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Home My WebLink About05021977X26 MINUTES OF THE MAY 2, 1977, MEETING OF THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING. Present The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 2, 1977, in the Commissioners Room, County Office Building, Lillington North Carolina. In the absence of the Chairman, Vice - Chairman Lloyd G. Stewart called the meeting to order at 9:20 A.M., with Commissioners Bill Shaw, M. H. Brock and W. J. Cotton, Jr. present. Edward H. McCormick, County Attorney and Clerk, H. D. Carson, Jr. were present. Prayer Commissioner Shaw led the morning prayer. CARSON GREGORY DON DUPREE, DOT CCTI -DON BUIE JUVENILE TASK FORCE Carson Gregory, Representative was present at the meeting to discuss legis- lative matters with the Commissioners. Don Dupree, District Engineer, Department of Transportation, came to the meeting for a discussion with the Board as to road needs and situations. Donald Buie, Harnett County Continuing Education Coordinator for Central Carolina Technical Institute, appeared before the Board to discuss FY Budget needs for 1977 -78. Vice Chairman Stewart accepted the budget materials for the Board, and assured him that the request would be taken under consideration during budget preparation time. Dr. J. F. Hockaday, President of the Institutaion and Dr. Don Cameron, Administrator, were present with Mr. Buie. Dr. Millard Brown, Chairman of the Harnett County Task Force for Juveniles came to the Board to discuss House Bill #370, "Minors" Health Services ". The Board entered into discussion with Dr. Brown and Robert Gray. No action was necessary, at this time. RESOLUTION: MAY MARSHBANKS The following resolution was presented and read, relating to May Marshbanks and adopted by a motion by Commissioner Brock, a second by Commissioner Cotton and a unanimous vote. Response WHEREAS, May Marshbanks is a native of Harnett County, born in Buies Creek, educated in the public schools of the County, attended Buies Creek Adademy, Campbell College, Meredith College and University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill, and WHEREAS, her contribution to the educational forces of the State and County have ranged -from Classroom Teacher through Counselor and Principal, and WHEREAS, after her formal retirement, she came to live in Buies Creek, herehomeplace, and was drafted into a position of Coordinator for the Harnett County Senior Citizens Council, a position she still commands, and WHEREAS, the service she so ably renders to Harnett County affects the everyday life of the people of the County through its programs, namely the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, the Nutrition Program, the Weekly Radio Broadcast Information Program, and other sefvices connected thereto, and by her efforts in coordinating this service, many able- minded and able- bodied persons have again become productive in community life, and WHEREAS, the News F, Observes on its "Tarheel of the Week'ipage, des- cribed in detail her outstanding contributions to society, education, culture, community life, family life, and other areas too numerous to mention, in an effort to adequately and properly ascribe to her an appreciation for her many achievements and contributions to all people; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners: 1 -That the minutes of the County bear record of the expressions of appreciation and high regard being hereby offered to May Marshbanks on behalf of the Board of Commissioners and the citizens of the County, who number among the beneficiaries of her efforts, 2 -That she be given an executed copy of this Resolution. 3 -That a copy of this resolution be made available to the News media of the County, so that all who read and hear may know of her works. Done this 2nd day of May, 1977. Miss Marshbanks responded to the presentation be expressing her gratitude to the Board for their support of the programs related to meeting the needs of the Senior Citizens, and said that most times, those really res- ponsible for the accomplishment of goals did not get the recognition, and th because of the assistance and support of others, she was able to receive this recognition. at 127 JAMES GOFF -DANNY COOKE Employment TITLE IV -D PATERNITY James Goff, ';tension Chairman, spoke to the Beard regarding the employing of Danny Cooke to fill the unexpired term of the 4 -H Leader for the County. Commissioner Brock moved that Danny Cooke be named to fill the unexpired term of employment relating to 4 -H leader. Commissioner Shaw seconded and the issue passed unanimously. Robert Coats, Director of Title IV -D Paternity Program under the Department of Social Services, presented a report of his activities for the period of January and February, 1977. TAX COLLECTOR W. Earl Jones, Tax Collector, presented the report for the Tax Collector's Department. TAX SUPERVISOR Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, requested ..refund for Mr. W. M. O'Quinn, based on the Elderly Person stipulation. Commissioner Brock moved that Mr. O'Quinn be given this tax refund if he qualified, Commissioner Shaw seconded and the issue carried. RELEASE OF PENALTY A second request was filed with the Board regarding release of penalty for late listing ror Sherrill Williams, DBA House Autry, Inc., Lillington. Action Refund - Bennie Mabry TAX ATTORNEY Commissioner Brock moved that the penalty for late listing be releaed based on the content of the request, Commissioner Shaw seconded the motion and the issue carried. A refund was requested for Bennie R. Mabry because of double listing of personal property in the amount of $45.50. Commissbner Cotton moved that the refund be made based on the recommendation of the Tax Supervisor, Commissioner Brock seconded and the issue carried. The report from the Tax Attorney, E. Marshall Woodall, was filed with the Board and is a s follows: TAX SUITS COLLECTED: Jimmie Lee Dikes Marshall Smith, Heirs TAX SUITS COMMENCED: Floyd Lynwood Wicker Robert S. Williams William U. Creech Joseph S. Coats William D. Page Mrs. HA Darnell Calvin M. Honeycutt William L. Hilliard Jesse James Weathers Charles Edward Haire Estelle Buie, Hrs. Althea Bell White Cook Mae Jones Guy Otha Murchison, Hrs. Willie G. Callihan 77CVD0023 Anderson Creek $356.53 73CVD1287 Averasboro 284.30 $640.83 77CVD0244 77CVD0243 77CVD0242 77CVD0262 77CVD0282 77CVD0283 77CVD0291 77CVD0290 77CVD0289 77CVD0293 77CVD0287 77CVD0288 77CVD0286 77CVD0285 77CVD0292 Barbecue tl Averasboro Averasboro Black River Barbecue It n Averasboro Barbecue It 40.00 30.00 70.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10. -0 10.00 150.00 BLACK RIVER DRAINAGE PROJECT The County Attorney then commented briefly on the program of the Black River Drainage Project, in that it was in the final stages of completion, and that the county would be able at some future time to gegain the outlay of funds appropriated in 1969 for this project. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING BOARD Farrar Thomas Farrar, Route 3, Lillington, NC was nominated to serve on the Har- nett County Planning Board, and by motion and second of the members, the nomination for the appointment was made official. The Vice Chairman re- quested that the action be conveyed to Mr. Farrar and to the Planning Board. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS RE: CD GRANT Commissioner Brock presented documents having to do with the Community Development Grant and street paving project in the Lillington - Shawtown area. Commissioner Brock moved that the Chairman and the Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute the document, Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and the matter was passed. BUDGET RESOLUTION The following budget resolution was presented by the County Auditor: WHEREAS, it appears that the several budgets of the General Fund of Harnett County will be over - expended during the budger 2 year of 1976 -77, and WHEREAS, it will be necessary to overspend those budgets in the due process of operation of the several departments: THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE Board of County Commissioners that the County Auditor is hereby authorized to pay any and all necessary expenses of the several departments in the operation of their office. This the 2nd day of May, 1977. Action Commissioner Brock moved for adoption of the foregoing resolution, Comm- issioner Cotton seconded and the motion passed unanimousl. REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Concerning the report filed by the Harnett County :ublic Health and Safety Committee, Commissioner Shaw suggested that the County Manager recieve proposals from the service agencies of the county to provide the services necessary. The Board agreed mutually. BUDGET PROGRESS Manager M. H. Brock reported on the progress of the budget. LANDFILLL OPERATION PROGRESS Commissioner Shaw reported on the progress of the landfill operation. ADJOURNED The meeting adjourned at 11:45 A.M. 0 a /I airman Cler y 4