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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09051972MINUTES OF REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF SEPTEMBER, 1972. REGULAR MEETING AORNING PRAYER MINUTES The regular monthly meeting County convened on Tuesday, except Commissioner Gilbert the County Attorney, Edward of the Board of Commissioners of Harnett II September 5, 1972, with all members present Brown. Also, present, H. D. Carson, Jr. and H. McCormick. Chairman Brock led in the morning prayer. The minutes from the August meeting were read and approved. ORDER OF BUSINESS REAPPOINTMENT OF MRS. YATES LETTER FROM JUDGE BRASWELL The Chairman read legal notification of the reappointment James M. Yates to the Social Services Board. of Mrs. The following letter from Judge Braswell was read to the Commissioner for their consideration: Mr. Jack Brock Chairman of Board of County Commissioners Harnett County, Lillington, N. C. Re: Noise in Superior Court Courtroom Dear Mr. Brock: It is my pleasure to once again be the Presiding Judge over the Superior Courts of Harnett County for the current six (6) months. Having held my first court here in 1963, it is nice to be back in familiar surroundings and in kind territory. Now, after having worked for one criminal term and one civil term, I find that the highway noise arising from 'Highway 421- 401 out side of the courtroom windows has become unbearable from the high frequency of traffic, and in particularly large trucks, in coming and going upon the hill, that every few minutes it is necessary to stop the witnesses testimony, wait for the noise to subside, and then to start again. It is highly inconveniencing the Court and causing unnecessary disruption in the orderly presentation of evidence. Although we are making use of the microphone, it does not completely eliminate the noise situation. 31 • it ROAD PETITIONS ev I' DONALD COOPER, ENGINEER i NEW BRIDGE NEAR ERWIN Therefore, I.do formally request of the Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County that steps be taken forwith to provide some form of storm window, or similar suitable insulation, to all of the windows there on the side next to the highway so as to better insulate the courtroom from outside noises. I note that the window wells are deep in each instance. It would be my observation that perhaps the storm window, or other similar insulation, could be inserted on the inside of the present . windows, instead of having to do it on the out side of the building. I noted that this was successfully done on President Thomas Jefferson's House, Monticello, upon my visit to it several years ago. The Court shall look forward to working with you in regard to this subject matter. Yours very truly, /s/ E. Maurice Braswell Judge of Superior Court The Commissioners indicated support for repairs as suggested. The following road petitions were presented: Anderson Creek Township SR 2048, .2 miles from #210, .3 miles in 4 occupied homes, request for addition. Vera C. Ryals Road, 1 mile, 6 occupied homes, request for addition. Commissioner Cotton moved to approve the foregoing petitions, Comm- issioner Ray seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. HIGHWAY Donald Cooper, Engineer of the State Highway Commission came before the Board. He indicated that he would be in the County on Thursday for the benefit of any of the Commissioners in looking over roads, etc. Edward McCormick, County Attorney, talked with Mr. Cooper re- garding the stop light located near where the Old Piggly Wiggly Bore was located. He said the Town of Lillington was in favor of leaving the light there to check speed of large vehicles. length. In reference to the new bridge that has been constructed on Hwy. 217 near Erwin, the following resolution was presented for the pleasure of the Board: SEPTEMBER MEETING MINUTES CONTINUED. RESOLUTION FOR NEW BRIDGE NAME THAT, WHEREAS a new bridge across the Cape Fear River on N. C. Highway 217 will soon be completed, and WHEREAS, this bridge has been constructed under the supervision of James L. Norris, Assistant Chief Engineer for the North Carolina Bridge Division, State Highway Commission, and WHEREAS, James L. Norris began his career by working onthe existing bridge which is on the old portion of N.C. 217 where it crosses the Cape Fear River, and WHEREAS, James L. Norris is retiring from his duties with the state Highway Commission and this new bridge will be the last to be constructed under his supervision, and WHEREAS, James L. norris is a native of Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, he has made outstanding contributions to the State of North Carolina in his chosen profession of Engineering and has thereby brought great credit to his native county of Harnett; and WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners wish to recognize these outstanding contributions by naming the new bridge after him; RICHARD WALLACE, DRTR. FHA NEILL ROSS REQUEST NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HARNETT COUNTY THAT: 1. The new bridge across the Cape Fear River on the newly located portion of N.C. Highway 217 be and the same is hereby named The "James L. Norris" bridge. 2. Copies of this be transmitted to all proper authorities so that the name of the new bridge may be duly recorded on maps and other state highway documents. 3. The original of this Resolution be sent to James L. Norris. 4. Copies of this resolution be sent to the media. THIS 5TH. DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1972. /s /M.H. Brock, Chairman Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Cotton made a motion to adopt the foregoing resolution, Comm. Ray seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Richard Wallace, Director Farmers Home Administration appeared before the Board and presented a progress report of FHA for the fiscal year 1971 -72. In closing, he expressed appreciation to the Board for the help given to his department and he requested consideration to two additional requests: 1. The County assume full responsibility for telephone service to his department. 2. The instalation of another telephone line and number. Commissioner Cotton moved thatthe Board take the requests under consid- eration and notify the FHA Department at a later date. Neill Ross appeared before the Board to request a release granted to D.H. Matthews to his tax receipt for the current. He stated that Mr. Matthews was in the process of moving to Harnett County from his home t Florida during the time of tax listing and he failed to list his property on time. Mr. Ross indicated that due to the public re- lations aspect, Mr. Matthews should be granted this release. The Board took the matter under consideration. K.W.Clark, Director SHELTERED WORKSHOP TAX SUPERVIXOR Refunds Releases K. W. Clark, Jr. Director of Harnett County Sheltered Workshop appear- ed before the Board to present a resolution requesting permanent use of the adjoining two cinder block buildings to Maple Grove School. Commissioner McLamb made a motion to adopt the resolution, granting permanent use of the two buildings, Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, presented the report of his department. He presented the following requests for refunds: George W. and Elva B. Stephens, Duke Township, fire tax charged in error, amount $3.60. William Conley Pittman, Route 1, Broadway, refund for double listing of 1965 Mercury, amount $6.89. He requested the following releases: F.E. Pope Averasboro Township, failure to list property when listing other properties. J.S. & C.R. Bethune Heirs, Upper Little River Township, amount $37.75. Commissioner Cotton moved to approve the foregoing requests for refunds and releases, Commissioner McLamb seconded the move and it carried. SEPTEMBER MINUTES OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING TAX COLLECTOR 6i.John Ingraham °CPA W. Earl Jones, Tax Collector presented the report for his department. John E. Ingraham, Accountant for Harnett County, appeared before the Board as a result of the audit of Fiscal year 1971 -72. He commended the officials of the County for the monetary okxkx condition of the County's affairs. Hemade the following comments and recommendations: Re: Harnett County Library!: Board Board of Education Register of Deeds Sheriff's Department Tax Collector County Auditor - The books and records were in excellent condition. Re: Tax Supervisor The tax scrolls were in excellent condition. [FIXED ASSETS OF [COUNTY The Board approved the values of the County's fixed assets and equipment for insuranc epurposes (10% increase). ADJUSTMENT OF FIXED ASSETS. Commissioner, Ray made a motion to adjust the amounts of fixed assets on County Books to conform with those assessed by the Tax Supervisor said amount to be as follows: bldg. contents Courthouse $ 445,000.00 $ 40,200.00 County Jail 47,500.00 1,100.00 Agriculture Building 36, 100.00 3,500.00 Health Center 38,000.00 5,500.00 Dunn Health Center 28,650.00 5,500.00 Soc. Service - Dunn 5,000.00 1,000.00 County Library 38,500.00 44,000.00 Agri.Bus 2,200.00 C.D. Agency 1,100.00 Mental Health Ctr. 209,000.00 18,700.00 SS Building 143,000.00 12,100.00 Commissioner McLamb seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The Board commended Mr. Ingraham for the fine report and thanked him for the comments and recommendations. BOARD OF EDUCATION Harnett County Board of Education, Steering Committees of the County met with the Board of Commissioners at 11:30 a.m. and presented the following resolution: (RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SUPPORT OF APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BONDS AND PLEDGING LEVY OF ONE PER CENT SALES TAX TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH RETIRING SAID BONDS) Whereas, at a joint meeting of the Harnett County Board of Education and the Harnett County Board of Commissioners held on July 6, 1972, the said Board of Education did request the said Board of Commissioners to change the date for the $7,000,000.00 school bond election, previously requested by resolution, from October 3, 1972 to January 9, 1973 and did further request the said Board of Commissioners to call for a special election for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the County the question of whether a one per cent (1 %) sales and use tax, as provided by law, should be levied, said election to be held also on January 9, 1973; And, whereas, the Harnett County Board of Education has determined that such previous request as presented was not to the best interest of the people of Harnett County; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Harnett County Board of Education as follows: That their previous request with respect to the one per cent (1 %) sales tax election, heretofore referred to, be rescinded and that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners pass a resolution committing themselves to impose and levy a one per cnet (1 %) local sales and use tax, as authorized by law, in the event the voters of Harnett County do approve the $7,000,000.00 school bond issue, the proceeds from said tax to be applied to the retirement of said bonds. It is further reqaested of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners that the said Commissioners pass a resolution favoring the passage of the $7,000,000.00 school bond referendum. Enacted at a meeting of the Board held on the 30th day of August, 1972. /s/ Hoke Smith, Chairman Harnett County Board of Education Attest: /s/ R. A. Gray, Secretary Commissioner Cotton moved to receive the resolution from the Board of Education, Commissioner McLamb seconded the motion and it passed. SEPTEMBER MEETING MINUTES CONTINUED "TAX & WELFARE LIEN ATTORNEY The Tax and Welfare Lien report was presented by Attory. McCormick and is as follows: Roosevelt Covington SD3312, Stewart's Creek Township, $294.12 coll. Attorney Fee $10.00. ADJOURNMENT The Board adjourned at 11:45 a.m. for lunch at Campbell College. )42 71 ZS Secretary Clerk to the B d Cha r an o the Board SPECIAL CALLED MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1972. Chairman Brock called a special meeting of the Board 12, 1972, Courthouse Lillington, N. C. MEETING CONVENED Coats Utility Line (see page 49) of Commissioners for September The meeting convened at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Room, with all members present, also, H. D. Carson, Jr., Clerk to the Board. Regarding a request from Town of Coats, (see page 49) in the amount of $2740. to finance a water line, difference in 6" and 8 ", as per resolution recorded in August mindOs, Commissioner Cotton moved that because it was not the policy of the County to participate in water lines other than for industrial sites, this request not be allowed, and that the Board refer the matter to the County Planning Board for their consideration in allowing the 6" water line instead of the 8" water line. Commissioner McLamb seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. INDEXING FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE (see August minutes) The previously tabled matter regarding a new indexing system for the Register of Deeds office was brought to the floor. Plans were made for the Commissioners to visit the Register of Deeds Office in Lee County to View their system of indexing. The date was set for Wednesday, September 13, 1972. The Commissioners planned to meet at the Courthouse at 10:00, with the exception of Mr. Brown, wkmx and he was to meet them at the viewing site. RICHARD WALLACE, FHA DIRECTOR Mr. Richard Wallace, Director of Farmers Home Administration came to the Board at their September meeting to request the County to assume the full payment of the telephone expense in the FHA Office, and for the installation of a second line for his department. Commissioner McLamb moved that no action be taken regarding this request due to the fact that the FY budget did not include an expenditure of this sort and no provision had been made to qualify the expense during budget preparation. He asked that Mr. Wallace be made aware of this action so that he could make plans accord- ingly. Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and it passed. RESOLUTION FROM DUNN AREA C.OF COMM. A resolution from the Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce was read by the members of the Board. The Chairman requested that the reading of the resolution be noted in the minutes of Harnett County. PURCHASE OF A DUPLICATING MACHINE Commissioner Ray made a motion to allow the purchase of a dup- licating machine for the Courthouse, to be housed in the Office of the CountyAuditor, Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. D. H. MATTHEWS REQUEST FOR RELEASE -Neill Ross Commissioner Brown moved that the request for release of penalty re: D.H. Matthews, recorded in Sept. minutes, be denied, Commissioner McLamb seconded the move and it passed