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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0907197633 SEPTEMBER, 1976, MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING The Harnett County Board of Commissioners wmeinbyr�glFi�sf$ .r nT�gsia_nq, day, September 7, 1976. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M., with the following members present: Commissioners Alphin, Cotton, Stewart and Brock. The Clerk and the attorney were present. PRAYER Commissioner Alphin led the morning prayer. MINUTES READ AND APPROVED The minutes of the last meetings were read and approved. EXPANSION OF BONDERS, INC. Action dot -Mr. TAYLOR Du -n Mayor, Abe proposed expans plained to the to its present thereto: Elmore, appeared before the Board in connection with the ion costs involved with Bonders, Inc., of Dunn. He ex- Commissioners the steps involved in getting the project status, and presented the following resolution relating RESOLUTION: WHEREAS, the County of Harnett has been requested to and desires to participate in the extension of sewer and water utilities and an access road, with curb and gutter, to an industrial site just outside the corporate limits of the City of Dunn near the intersection of U.S. Highway 421 and Powell Avenue, upon which site is to be constructed a new industrial plant, of approximately 112,000 square feet, by Bonders, Inc., a North Carolina Corporation with its principal offices located in the City of Dunn, and which industry is engaged in apparel manufacturing; and WHEREAS, the City of Dunn has made application for financial assistance for said project from the Farmer's Home Administration of the United States Department of Agriculture and for assistance in the construction of said proposed access roadway from the North Carolina Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, the City of Dunn has resolved to pay 50% of the costs of said project, exclusive of that portion that will be borne by the industry itself; and WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of said project is $45,000.00 of which sum the industry itself is to pay $9,000.00, leaving a balance of $36,000.00: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Harnett parti- cipate in said proposed project by contributing the sum of $18,000.00, being 50% of the estimated costs of said project esclusive of the por- tion to be borne by the industry itself, upon the condition that the County of Harnett be refunded by the City of Dunn 50% of any and all amounts that it might receive as a grant from the Farmer's Home Admini- station of the United States Department of Agriculture in connection with said project upon the audit and approval of the same; RESOLVED FURTHER that said funds are to be deposited by the County of Harnett toward the cost of said project upon the wirtten request of the City Manager of the City of Dunn. Commissioner Alphin moved that the resolution be adopted subject to the approval of the Harnett County Planning Board, thereby giving intent to participate in the funding thereof. Commissioner Brock seconded the motion and the issue passed unanimously. Appreciation was expressed by the Board to the Mayor of the City of Dunn for the cooperation received in the projects that are implemented for the total economic development of the county. Mr. Taylor from the Department of Transportation appeared before the Board for discussion. He said he had nothing new, but that all county projects were progressing along as planned. He informed the Board that requests for signs for Flat Branch Fire Department should be forwarded to Mr. E. J. Butler. FEES SHERIFF ASSOC. The matter of the request for fees to retain a legislative representative for the State Sheriff's Association was brought to the floor. Commiss- ioner Cotton moved the matter be tabled. TAX COLLECTOR REPORT The Tax Collector, Earl Jones, gave the report for his department. TAX SUPERVISOR REPORT Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, offered the following request for refund Refund Refund Refund of taxes for Mrs. Cecil Guy, based on double listing of property - $315.50 Commissioner Cotton moved the request be granted, Commissioner Alphin seconded and the issue passed. He then requested a refund for Maylon C. Buchanan, Upper Little River Township on error in listing in the amount of $4.20. Commissioner Stewart moved the request be granted, Commissioner Brock seconded and the issu passed. Mr. Allen then requested a penalty release for Grover L. Allen, $28.18 on the basis that the tax lister says the abstract was lost in transit. Commissioner Stewart moved for release of the penalty for late listing, Commissioner Alphin seconded -the issue passed. request for Exemption Mr. Allen presented the following names of tax listers who requested the exemption applicable to senior citizens: Henry C. Canaday, Gladys Mae & Irvin Ellen, Floyd C. Hardee, L. H. & Lola McNeill Brown, Odessie Massey, Elma Monds. Commissioner Stewart made a motion that these be granted the senior citizens tax exemption, Commissioner Alphin seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the issue. Stickers for house trailers The Tax Supervisor informed the Board of the necessity of obtaining stickers that would be delivered to tax listers listing the ownership of a house trailer, and which would serve as evidence of being listed for taxes when properly displayed on the property in some mutually agreed upon spot. These stickers would be delivered to the taxpayer when the property is listed each year on a continuing basis - 1977 and thereafter. Commissioner Alphin seconded the issue and the matter carried unanimously. The motion was made by Commissioner Cotton and seconded by Comm. Alphin. Bulk Barns The Board discussed bulk barns and the proper way to get them listed ci the tax books. No action was taken. RESOLUTION re: appraising The following resolution was presented for the pleasure of the Board: "Resolved that tentative appraisal by Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, pursuant to GS 105 -312 are hereby approved as the final appraisal for the tax year 1976, if a party assessed for real and personal discovered property does not appear after receiving due notice of a scheduled hearing." Commissioner Cotton moved for the adoption of the resolution, Comm- issioner Alphin seconded and the issue carried unanimously. UPDATE ON LANDFILL Commissioner Brock provided the Board with an update on the landfill operation, saying the Johnsonville container site is well under way and when it is completed, the old site will be closed, and thaw the Dunn site is under construction. SAFETY & HEALTH COMMITTEE The Chairman reported on the progress of the Safety and Health Committee, established for meeting the safety needs of the county, composed of certain key people over the county and as ex officio members, the police chiefs of each municipality and the chief of each rescue squad, to include the Angier-Black River Emergency Service. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 10:15 A. M e OE 4 Secretar Chairman Aft- Clerk