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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING, JULY 20, 1981
CALL TO ORDER
PRAYER
MINUTES APPROVED
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session
on July 20, 1981, with the following members present: Lloyd
G. Stewart, M. H. Brock, Bill Shaw, Rudy Collins, and Chairman
Jesse Alphin presiding. Also present were Vanessa W. Young, Clerk
to the Board, and Edward H. McCormick, County Attorney.
Chairman Jesse Alphin called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
Commissioner Bill Shaw led the evening prayer.
The minutes from the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
meeting of July 7, 1981, were approved as read.
ORDINANCE RE: Commissioner M. H. Brock introduced the following Ordinance
FIXED BASE OPERATOR Establishing Minimum Standards for Fixed Base Operators of Har-
nett County Airport:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR FIXED BASE OPERATORS OF HAR-
NETT COUNTY AIRPORT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HARNETT COUNTY:
INDEX
PART I
AUTHORITY, PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
Section 1 Authority 3
Section 2 Purpose 3
Section 3 Definitions 3
a. Aeronautical Activity 3
b. A & P Mechanic 4
c. Duly Authorized Representative of Owner 4
d. FAA 4
e. FAR 4
f. Fixed Base Operator 4
g. Minimum Standards 4
h. Operator 4
i. Owner 4
PART II
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR FIXED BASE OPERATORS
Section 4 Business Hours 4
Section 5 Performance Bond 4
Section 6 Design and Construction Standards; Other Standards 4
Section 7 Lease Required 5
Section 8 Financial Solvency, Business Ability and Compliance
with Laws and Regulations 5
Section 9 Insurance 5
a. Liability Insurance
b. Fire, Theft and Comprehensive Insurance
Section 10 Aviation Petroleum Sales 5
Section 11 Aviation Petroleum Sales - Special Requirements 5
Section 12 Office Lounge and Restroom Requirements 6
Section 13 Ramp Services 6
Section 14 Aircraft, Maintenance and Repairs 6
Section 15 Aircraft Sales 7
Section 16 Flight Instruction, Charter Service, Aircraft Rental 7
Section 17 Miscellaneous Operations 8
Section 18 Construction and Rental of Hangar 8
Section 19 Consideration 8
Section 20 Use for Benefit of the Public 8
Section 21 Discrimination Prohibited 9
Section 22
PART III
TERMINATION
Termination of Rights of Fixed Base Operators
PART IV
MISCELLANEOUS
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Section 23 Rights not Exclusive 9
Section 24 Amendments 9
Section 25 Clause Headings 9
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Section 26
Section 27
Section 1. Authority.
Penalty
Severability
PART 1'
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This ordinance is adopted pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 153A- 275; which statute permits
a County by ordinance to adopt reasonable rules and regulations to protect and regulate a public
enterprise belonging to or operated by it
Section 2. Purpose.
The purpose of this ordinance is to establish rules and regulations which are minimum standards for
fixed base operators engaging in aeronautical activities on or at the Harnett County Airport. This
ordinance shall not be construed to apply to noncommercial users of the airport.
Section 3. Definitions.
As used in this document the following definitions shall apply:
a. Aeronautical Activity- Any activity which involves, makes possible, or is required for the
operation of aircraft, or which contributes to or is required for the safety of such operations.
The following activities, commonly conducted on airports, are aeronautical activities within
this definition: charter operations, pilot training, aircraft rental and sightseeing, aerial
photography, crop dusting, - aerial advertising, and surveying, air carrier operations,
aircraft sales and services, sale of aviation petroleum products whether or not conducted
in conjunction with other included activities, repair and maintenance of aircraft, sale of
aircraft parts; ramp services, and any other activities which because of their direct
relationship`to the operation of aircraft can appropriately be regarded as an aeronautical
activity. The following are examples of what are not considered aeronautical activities:
ground transportation (taxis, car rentals, limousines), restaurants, barber shops, auto parking
lots.
b. Duly Authorized Representative of Owner - The Airport Committee appointed by the Owner.'
c. A & P Mechanic - Airplane and Power Mechanic.
d. FAA - Federal Aviation Administration.
e. FAR - Federal Aviation Regulations.
f. Fixed Base Operator - Any person, partnership, corporation, organization, or association in
the business of or formed for the purpose of engaging in aeronautical activities.
g. Minimum Standards - -The qualifications established by Owner as the minimum requirements to be
met as a condition for the privilege to conduct an aeronautical activity on Harnett County
Airport.
h. Operator - Fixed Based Operator.
i. Owner - Harnett County, through its duly elected Board of Commissioners.
PART II
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR FIXED BASE OPERATORS
Section 4. Business Hours.
All fixed base operations at Harnett County Airport shall be full time, progressive business enter.
prises, with manned office facility at Harnett County Airport during all regular business hours, said
business hours, for the purpose of this document, to be from 8:00 a.m._to 5:00 p.m.
Section 5. Performance Bond.
Fixed Base Operators will be required to furnish the Owner a performance bond commensurate with
the construction required under the minimum standards of services to be performed.
Section 6. Design and Construction Standarda; Other Structures.
All construction required herein shall be in accordance with design and construction standards
established by the Owner for the facility involved, and all facilities of a like nature shall meet
the same standards. No structure shall be located on airport property unless approved by the Owner
or its duly authorized representative.
Section 7. Lease Required.
No Fixed Base Operator shall be allowed to operate on Harnett County Airport without a fully
executed lease agreement with the Owner, said lease agreement to have incorporated into it this
document setting forth minimum standards as if it were a part thereof.
Section 8. Financial Solvency, Business Liability and Compliance with Laws and Regulations.
Fixed Base Operators must show financial solvency and business ability to the satisfaction of
the Owner, and agree to comply with all federal, state, local, and airport laws, rules, and regulations.
Section 9. Insurance.
a. Liability Insurance - The minimum liability insurance which a fixed base operator shall carry
is $100,000. (One Hundred Thousand Dollars) for bodily injury and $50,000 (Fifty Thousand
Dollars) for property damage. Fixed Base Operators shall also carry the minimum insurance
required by the Civil Aeronautics Board and other regulatory agencies as appropriate to the
aeronautical activities being performed.
b. Fire, Theft and Comprehensive Insurance - Owner shall maintain necessary fire, theft and
comprehensive insurance to cover its fixed assets. Property owned by operator shall be insured
by him and owner has no responsibility for any loss.
Section 10. Aviation Petroleum Sales.
Fixed Base Operators providing sale of aviation petroleum products must meet the minimum standards
as shown herein and provide all the services and meet all the requirements listed below in Paragraphs
12 (Office Lounge and Restroom Requirements) and 13 (Ramp Services).
Section 11. Aviation Petroleum Sales - Special Requirements.
Fixed Base Operators providing services in Paragraphs 14 (Aircraft Maintenance and Repairs), 15
(Aircraft Sales), 16 (Flight Instruction, Charter Service and Aircraft Rental), 17 (Miscellaneous
Operations) and 18 (Construction and Rental of Hangars) must meet minimum standardsas shown herein and
the established standards for the given service but may not engage in sale of aviation petroleum
products without first complying with Paragraph 10 (Aviation Petroleum Sales) as shown above.
Section 12. Office, Lounge and Restroom Requirements.
To provide for the sale of Aviation Petroleum Products, the Fixed Base Operator shall lease from
the Owner or construct and maintain 400 square feet of office, lounge and restroom area at the Harnett
County Airport.
Section 13. Ramp Services.
Ramp services shall be provided full time during regular business hours and by call at other
than regular business hours, seven days a week, by the Fixed Base Operator, or in consort with other
Fixed Base Operators maintaining similar business at Harnett County Airport.
Section 14. Aircraft Maintenance and Repairs.
The Fixed Base Operator providing this service shall lease from the Owner or construct and
maintain at least a 4,000 square foot hanger properly equipped, and shall provide the services of
at least one FAA certified A & P mechanic, and as many properly FAA certified personnel as may be
required to perform all various aircraft maintenance and repairs in accordance with all rules and
regulations and directions of the FAA and other governmental bodies having jurisdiction thereof. The
hangar space referred to shall be used exclusively for maintenance activities and shall not be rented
or leased to any third party. (Hangar rental to third parties shall be in accordance with Paragraph
18.) The Fixed Base Operator providing this service shall also lease from the Owner or construct and
maintain at least 400 square feet of office, lounge, and restroom area. Said office, lounge, and
restroom area may also be used in conjunction with other aeronautical activities engaged in by the
Fixed Base Operator providing this service.
Section 15. Aircraft Sales.
The Fixed Base Operator providing this service shall also lease from the Owner or construct and
maintain at least 400 square feet of office, lounge, and restroom area. Said office, lounge, and
restroom area may also be used in conjunction with other aeronautical activities engaged in by the
Fixed Base Operator providing this service. This shall be a full time progressive business operation,
operating during regular business hours, and providing sales facilities and sales personnel meeting
FAA regulations.
Section 16. Flight Instruction, Charter Service, Aircraft Rental.
A Fixed Base Operator may engage in flight instruction, charter service and /or aircraft rental
(any one or all of these services), provided that the Operator shall provide a minimum of three
aircraft at Harnett County Airport for the exclusive use of the Operator and the Operator must make
suitable arrangements for hangaring and /or parking of his aircraft at Harnett County Airport. The
Fixed Base Operator providing this service shall also lease from the Owner or construct and maintain
at least 400 square feet of office, lounge, and restroom area. Said office, lounge, and restroom
area may also be used in conjunction with other aeronautical activities engaged in by the Fixed Base
Operator providing this service. Said service shall be provided full time during regular business
hours and Operator shall provide full time office personnel during regular business hours as well.
Operator must maintain the necessary classroom space properly equipped for ground school instruction
commensurate with FAR requirements of a certified Pilot School or Provisional Pilot School and shall
hold a current and valid Pilot School Certificate or Provisional Pilot School Certificate. The
Operator must provide only properly certified instructors and pilots with ratings and qualifications
as required by the FAA in the performance of all operations outlined in this paragraph. Any air
taxi /commercial operations shall be performed by an Operator holding a current and valid Air Carrier
Operating Certificate.
Section 17. Miscellaneous Operations.
Miscellaneous operations such as radio and instrument repairs, aerial advertising, crop dusting
and other aeronautical activities not hereinabove provided for may be conducted by any person, firm
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or corporation upon application to and approval of the Owner and its duly appointed representative.
Reasonable terms and conditions for the privilege of engaging in these various activities will be
established by the Owner and its duly appointed representative commensurate with the nature and scope
of the activities involved and their safe conduct in relation to other aeronautical activities already
being performed.
Section 18. Construction and Rental of Hangars.
Any construction of hangars shall be by lease agreement with the owner and subject to owner
standards. Such hangars may be used for storage of airplanes only. Assignment of lease by user
shall be subject to consent of owner, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Section 19. Consideration.
Consideration for the privilege to conduct aeronautical activities at Harnett County Airport
shall be based upon a percentage of gross revenues for all services provided by Operator. The minimum
consideration shall be specified in lease agreement between Owner and Operator and shall be a fair
and equitable amount for the activities proposed and shall be based on reasonable terms and conditions.
However, each Operator conducting aeronautical activities of a like nature shall provide the same
consideration to Owner.
Section 20. Use for Benefit of the Public; Rate, Charges, Etc.
Operator shall operate for the use and benefit of the public and to make available to the public
on fair and reasonable terms all leased airport facilities and furnish all service on a fair, equal
and not unjustly discriminatory basis to all users thereof and to charge fair, reasonable and not
unjustly discriminatory prices for each unit or service. Rates and charges for such activities and
services shall be fixed by the Operator subject to Owner concurrence and approval of such rates
and charges as to reasonableness. In the event of disputes as to such reasonableness, final deter-
mination will be reserved to the Owner. All services offered by the Operator shall be performed
with promptness and courtesy.
Section 21. Discrimination Prohibited.
The Operator, in his operation and use of said Airport, will not on the grounds of race, color,
or national origin, discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons in
any manner prohibited by Part 21 of the Department of Transportation Regulations.
PART III
TERMINATION
Section 22. Termination of Rights of Fixed Base Operator.
The owner may immediately terminate lease of Fixed Base Operator if it finds that Operator is
knowingly in noncompliance with minimum standards set forth in this ordinance or with any provision
in the Lease between owners and operator.
PART IV
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 23. Rights Not Exclusive.
Exclusive rights to provide aeronautical activities within the meaning of Section 308(a) of the
Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended, shall not be granted by owner to anyone.
Section 24. Amendments.
These minimum standards established in this ordinance for fixed base operations at Harnett County
Airport may be amended or changed as by law provided.
Section 25. Clause Headings.
The clause headings and index appearing in this ordinance have been inserted for the purpose of
convenience and ready reference. They do not purport to, and shall not be deemed to, define, limit
to extend the scope or intent of the clauses to which they appertain.
Section 26. Penalty
If any person shall violate any provision, rule or regulation of this Ordinance, he shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction punished as prescribed by North Carolina General Statute
14 -4. Each day that a person shall continue to do any act in violation of such provision, rule or
regulation shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. Further, this ordinance may be
enforced by injunction and order of abatement as provided for in N. C. G. S. 153A -123.
Section 27., Severability.
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
ORDINANCE REGARDING
FIXED BASE OPERATOR
ORDINANCE REGARDING
ALARM SYSTEM
BIDS FOR EQUIPMENT
FOR INDUSTRIAL
TRAINING CENTER
PROCLAMATION RE-
GARDING SHRINE
HOSPITAL WEEKEND
H. D. Mabe,
Appointment To
Lee - Harnett
Mental Health
PUBLIC HEARING
The Ordinance was presented by Attorney Edward H. MCCormick. Dotes Holmes and
Gene Stewart of the Harnett County Airport Ccnnittee assisted in the presentation
and made comments. Commissioner Brock made a motion that the
Ordinance Establishing Minimum Standards for Fixed Base Operators of
Harnett County be adopted. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion
and it passed upon a unanimous vote. Those voting for the Ordinance
were: Lloyd G. Stewart, M. H. Brock, Bill Shaw, Rudy Collins and
Chairman Jesse Alphin.
"An Ordinance Regulating Alarm System Usage when Usage involves Auto-
matic Signal Transmissions to Law Enforcement Agencies And Requiring
Registration of Alarm System Companies" passed upon a first reading
at the meeting of the Board on the 7th day of July, 1981, was read
and considered a second time. Upon motion of Commissioner Lloyd G.
Stewart, seconded by Commissioner Rudy Collins and the Ordinance was
unanimously adopted.
Don Buie appeared before the Board with a list of the Machine Shop
Equipment needed for the Industrial Training Center, and to ask that
the Harnett County Board of Commissioners start reviewing sealed bids
for the purchase of this equipment. Commissioner Bill Shaw made a
motion to grant permission to allow bids to be taken Friday, August 7,
1981, in the Commissioners Room, County Office Building in Lillington.
At that time, the sealed bids were publicly opened. Commissioner
Brock seconded the motion and the issue passed upon the following
vote; Ayes 5 Noes 0 Absent 0 Abstained 0
Commissioner M. H. Brock made a motion to adopt the following
Proclamation declaring July 24 and 25 as Shrine Hospital Weekend.
Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion and the issue carried.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the members of Sudan Temple, over 11,300 strong, annually help support
18 Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children and 3 Burn Institutes in North America;
and
WHEREAS, the Shriners have never charged anyone for services in these institu-
tions; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Harnett County Shrine Club and Dunn Shrine Club
aid this cause locally each year; and
WHEREAS, Sudan Temple is holding its THIRD ANNUAL SHRINE NEWSPAPER SALE to
benefit these institutions; and
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Shrine Club and the Dunn Shrine Club will sell
these newspapers on July 24th and 25th in our County for this worthy cause;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jesse Alphin, Chairman of the Harnett County Commissioners,
declare that July 24 and 25th be known as SHRINE HOSPITAL WEEKEND in our commun=
ities, and urge the citizens of Harnett County to support this cause.
This the 20th day of July, 1981.
Chairman, Harnett County Commissioners
Commissioner M. H. Brock, made a motion to appoint Dr. H. D. Mabe,
to serve on the Lee - Harnett Mental Health Board. Commissioner Collins
seconded the motion and it carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: A Public Hearing was called to order at 8:00 p.m.,
as scheduled, to hear the public on the issue of whether or not to
create the Boone Trail Emergency District. After the hearing at
which 42 persons from the proposed District were present, Commissioner
Lloyd Stewart introduced the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
THAT, WHEREAS, a report concerning a proposed Fire Protection and Rescue
Service District for the area of Harnett County known as the Upper Little River
Township (exclusive of areas in this Township already included in the Flat Branch
and Summverville Fire Districts) was filed with the Board of Commissioners of
Harnett County on May 18, 1981; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County called a public hearing
to be held on July 20, 1981 at 8:00 p.m. at the County Office Building on First
and Front Streets in Lillington, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners directed the Clerk to publish a copy of the Notice
of such hearing in the HARNETT COUNTY NEWS at least one week prior to the hearing
date; that an affidavit from the editor of the Harnett County News has been filed
with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners showing that such notice was duly
given; and
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WHEREAS, Thomas Allen was directed to mail a copy to all property owners
within the boundaries of the proposed district as shown on the county tax
records as of January 1, 1981 and he has filed his certificate of service with
the board; and
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the stated time and place and the follow
ing persons appeared and spoke for the proposed district ::
Dr. Eldon Sloan, Harrington Morrison, Carl Clayton, Georgia Lee Brown,
Rev. Charles Blackwell, Raymond Atkins, Bill Moore, Baxley Thomas, and
Thomas Thorne
and
WHEREAS, there was no opposition voiced to the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners having fully considered the views of those who
appeared at the hearing and having duly considered the facts presented in the
report filed with the Board on May 18, 1981 regarding the establishment of a
proposed Fire Protection and Rescue District and having specifically consider-
ed those facts - setforth in Part II of the report regarding standards, the
Board finds and concludes that:
1. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection, rescue
and ambulance service in the area of Harnett County known and defined
as the Upper Little River Township.
2... It is impossible or impractible to provide rescue service on a county
wide basis under the proposed system of volunteers who have a primary
interest in their community.
3. It is economically feasibleto provide the proposed services for the
proposed district without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax
levies, it being projected that the annual levy will not exceed $.15
per $100.00 of valuation.
4. -There is a demonstrable demand for the special district by persons
residing in the district.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett
County that:
1. A Fire Protection and Rescue Service District is hereby establ ished
and defined as follows:
A. Boundary or Area to be Served. The area to be served by Fire Pro-
tection and Rescue District shall be that area of Harnett County now
described and defined as the Upper Little River Township exclusive
of areas in the Upper Little River. Township already included in the
Flat Branch and Summerville Fire District.
B. Name of the Service District. The service district shall be known
as "Boone Trail Emergency Services District ".
C. Specific - Servicesto be provided. The services shall be limited to
the following: Fire Protection and Rescue Services.
D. Plan. The plan for providing such services shall be in accordance
with plan set forth in the report dated May 18, 1981 heretofore filed
on May 18, 1981 with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners by
Boone Trail Emergency Service.
Commissioner Lloyd Stewart moved the passage of the foregoing
Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rudy Collins.
It passed upon a unanimous vote of the following Commissioners.
Lloyd G. Stewart, M. H. Brock, Bill Shaw, Rudy Collins and
Chairman Jesse Alphin. Upon-Motion .of Commisai.oner LloydG. Stewartr seconded h Commis-
sioner Rudy Collinsthe following resolution was- unanimously
adoptedr
R -E 'S 0:1, 'U -T I -O .N
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board: of. Commissioners for the County of Harnett
Section 1: A special property tax referendum is hereby called to be held
between 6:30 a.m. and. 7:30 p.m. . -on Tuesday, September 15, 1981, at which time
there shall be submitted to the qualified voters of Boone Trail Emergency
Service District (the boundaries of which are identical to the Upper Little
River Township exclusive of areas in the Upper Little River Township which are
already included in the Flat Branch and Summerville Fire Districts) the
question stated in the Notice of Special Property Tax Referendum set forth in
section three of this resolution. -
Section 2: For said referendum, (i) the regular registration books for
elections in Upper Little River I Precinct and Upper Little River II Precinct,
Harnett County shall be used and the registration books, process or records shall
be used and the resgistration books, process or records shall be open for the
registration of qualified persons and for public inspection in the manner, under
the conditions and at the times and places as provided in said notice set forth
in Section 3 of this resolution, (ii) the registrars, judges, and other officers
of elections appointed by the County Board of Elections of Harnett County for
said precincts and voting places in said precincts shall be the election officers
for such precincts and voting places, and (iii) the precincts and voting places
shall be the ones fixed by said County Board of Elections as provided in said
notice set forth in Section 3 of this resolution, subject to change as provided
by law.
Section 3: The County Auditor
be published in the Harnett County N
Tuesday, August 18, 1981 (being the
said referendum) and once again not
and ex- officio Clerk shall cause a notice to
ews once at least fourteen days before
last day in which persons may register for
less than seven days before said day, such
notice to read substantially as follows:
NOTICE OF SPECIAL PROPERTY
TAX REFERENDUM
IN THE
BOONE TRAIL EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
(the boundries of which are identical
to the Upper Little River Township
exclusive of areas in that Township
already included in the Flat Branch
and Summerville Fire Districts).
A special property tax referendum will be held in the Boone Trail Emergency
Service District (the boundaries of which are identical to the Upper Little River
Township exclusive of areas in that Township already included in the Flat Branch
and Summerville Fire Districts), Harnett County, North Carolina between 6:30 a.m.
and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 1981, at which time there will be sub-
mitted to the qualified voters of said district the following questions:
"Shall Harnett County be authorized to levy
annually a property tax at an effective rate
not in excess of fifteen cents ($.15) on the
One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) value in the
Boone Trail Emergency Service District for
the purpose of providing fire protection and
rescue service ?"
For said referendum the regular registration books for elections in the
Upper Little River I & II precincts, County of Harnett will be used and the re-
gistration books, process or records will continue to be open for the acceptance
of registration applications and the registration of qualified persons between
the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday, inclusive, of each
week at the Office of the County Board of Elections of Harnett County located at
the Agriculture Building, 19 East Front Street, in Lillington, North Carolina.
In addition, registration applications will be accepted and qualified persons
may register with the registrar and judges for the precincts of Upper Little
River I & II in Harnett County at their homes and qualified persons may also
contact the County Board of Elections at the Office of said Board mentioned above
telephone number (919) 893 -4495.
The last day for new registration of those not now registered under Harnett
County's permanent registration system is Tuesday, August 18, 1981.
The last day on which registered voters who have changed residence from one
precinct to another may transfer registration is Tuesday, August 18, 1981.
Any qualified voter of the District who is qualified to vote by absentee
ballot under the provisions of the General Statutes of North Carolina particu-
larly Article 20 of Chapter 163, in a statewide primary or general election is
authorized to vote an absentee ballot in said special property tax referendum in
accordance with said provisions of the General Statutes relating to absentee
voting. Any qualified voter of the District who is qualified to vote by absentee
ballot in said special property tax referendum may apply for an absentee ballot
not earlier than sixty days prior to said special property tax referendum and
not later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 1981 at the Office of the
County Board of Elections mentioned above.
Qualified voters who are not certain whether they are registered or quali-
fied to vote by absentee ballot should contact the County Board of Elections at
the Office of said Board mentioned above.
The regisration books for elections in Harnett County will be open to in-
spection by any registered voter of the County during the normal business hours
of the County Board of Elections on the days when the office of said Board is
open, and such days are Challenge Days.
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The precincts and the voting places for said property tax referendum,
subject to change as provided by law, are as follows:
Upper Little River I Precinct'. O'Quinns Store
Old 421
Mamers, North Carolina
Upper Little River II Precinct Johnny's Grocery
New 421, General Delivery
Broadway, North Carolina
Section 4: The form of the paper ballots to be used for said referen-
dum shall be substantially as follows:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX REFERENDUM BOONE
TRAIL EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT (the .
boundaries of which are identical to
Uppers Little River Township exclusive
of areas in Upper Little River Township
already included in Flat Branch and
Summerville Fire Districts)
COUNTY OF HARNETT, NORTH CAROLINA
September 15, 1981
Instructions
1. To vote in favor of the Property Tax authorization, make a cross
(X) mark in the square to the right of the word "YES ".
To vote against the Property Tax authorization, make a cross (X)
mark in the square to the right of the word "NO ".
3. If you tear or deface or wrongly mark this ballot, return it and
get another.
YES
NO /
/
"Shall Harnett County be authorized to levy annually a
property tax at an effective rate not in excess of fifteen
cents ($.15) on the One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) value in
the Boone Trail Emergency Service District for the purpose
of providing fire protection and rescue service ?"
Chairman of County Board of Elections
Section 5: The County Auditor and ex- officio Clerk is hereby directed
to mail or deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the County Board
of Elections of Harnett County within three days after'the adoption hereof.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners duly adjourned at 8:4': p.m.
airman
cptittOLO
Secretary
Clerk