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Home My WebLink About07152002HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting July 15, 2002 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 15, 2002, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman Dan B. Andrews Walt Titchener Tim McNeill Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board Chairman Byrd called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Hill led the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the agenda as published with the changes listed below. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Delete: Item 8. Public hearing and consideration of a zoning change request for Robert J. Barker. The item will be placed on the August 19 agenda. Add: Consideration of a franchise ordinance for tire disposal service. Upon motion by Commissioner Andrews and seconded by Commissioner Titchener, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda: 1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, July 1, 2002 Workshop, July 10, 2002 2. Budget Amendments: 4 Emergency Services (Fund 110-General) Code 110-5300-420.32-62 LEPC Implementation 1,199. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,199. increase 5 Governing Bodv (Fund 110-General Code 110-4100-410.31-73 Halt Grant Pass Through 60,619. increase 110-0000-331.41-01 ReEntry Halt 60,619. increase 6 Aging (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7500-441.60-39 Other Materials -Fans 561. increase 110-7500-441.32-13 RSVP Special Project 2,283. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 2,844. increase 7 Cooperative Extension (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7308-465.12-00 Salaries & Wages, p.t. 3,744. increase 110-7308-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 287. increase 110-7308-465.33-45 Contracted Services 2,000. increase 110-7308-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies 699. increase 110-7308-465.58-14 Travel 1,200. increase 110-7308-465.58-01 Training & Meetings 500. increase 110-7308-465.32-41 Leadership Development 1,000. increase 110-7308-465.52-54 Child Insurance 200. increase 110-7308-465.60-57 Miscellaneous 2,500. increase 110-0000-353.73-08 Dream Weavers 4-H (WIA) 12,130. increase • is is • 8 Governing Body (Fund 110-General) Code 110-4100-410.31-04 Architectural Survey 110-4100-410.30-04 Professional Services 110-0000-331.41-10 Architectural Survey 9 Cooperative Extension (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7307-465.12-00 Salaries & Wages, p.t. 110-7307-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 110-7307-465.26-08 Worker's Compensation 110-7307-465.41-11 Telephone & Postage 110-7307-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies 110-7307-465.58-14 Travel & Meetings 110-7307-465.55-12 Printing & Binding 110-7307-465.33-45 Contracted Services 110-0000-334.73-07 Rural Tourism 3. Tax refunds and releases (Attachment 1) 43,000. increase 11,000. decrease 32,000. increase 6,400. increase 490. increase 96. increase 400. increase 500. increase 1,100. increase 500. increase 3,014. increase 12,500. increase 4. Contract with Jefferson's Cleaning Service, Inc. for cleaning of the Health and Social Services buildings including the multi -purpose area which connects the two buildings. These facilities are located at 307, 309, and 311 Cornelius Harnett Boulevard, Lillington. The total contract amount is $100,000. The term of the contract shall be one year beginning July 8, 2002 and ending July 7, 2003. 5. Agreement with N.C. Department of Transportation regarding construction of an industrial access road from SR 1915 to SR 1002 in the Edgerton Industrial Park, and the construction of turn lanes along SR 1002. While the agreement is between D.O.T. and the County, the Harnett Forward Together Committee will be administering the project. 6. Resolution honoring the memory of Melvin Wright, Sr. (Attachment 2) 7. Ninety day option to Blu Sky Corporation for lease of hangar space at the Airport. 8. Designation of Commissioner Dan Andrews as voting delegate to the Annual NCACC Conference to be held in Winston Salem, August 22-25, 2002. 9. Authorization for the Library to apply for a grant from Mid -Carolina Council of Governments to update the County's community information database. John A. Willougby, Jr., spokesperson for a group of citizens in the Coats area, addressed the Board regarding the old Coats School gym and ball fields. The Board of Education has declared the property surplus and has contracted for it to be sold at public auction. The gym and ball fields are currently being used by all age groups for recreation and the citizens would like to find a way to continue using them. In addition to Mr. Willoughby's presentation, comments were made by Connie Sorrell, W. N. Porter, Darrell Smith, Craig Matthews, and Joe Langley. The Board asked the county manager to schedule a meeting with the Board of Education so the two Boards can discuss the issue. Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration a proposed Ordinance Granting a Scrap Tire Collection, Processing and Landfill Service Franchise to B.T. Sanitation Services, Inc. and Central Carolina Holdings, LLC d/b/a • Central Carolina Tire Disposal. N. C. Gen. Stat. § 153A-46 requires that no ordinance making a grant of any franchise may be finally adopted until it has been passed at two regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners. This will be considered the introduction and first consideration. The second reading for passage will be at the Board's regular meeting on August 5, 2002. Tilghman Pope, attorney representing Central Carolina Tire Disposal, explained that at the time the business was originally permitted and began operation in 1992, a franchise was not required. Currently, in order to obtain permits for expansion, a franchise with the County is required by the State. Commissioner Titchener moved for Commissioner McNeill to be excused from voting on this matter due to having a personal interest in the company. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the first reading of the proposed franchise ordinance. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed 4 to 1 with Commissioner McNeill abstaining. Patt Crissman, The Wooten Company, presented a proposed amendment to the FY 2000 CDBG Shawtown Infrastructure Project. A public hearing is required in order to change the boundaries of a target area in which Community Development Block Grant funds are spent. A change in the target area for this project became necessary when the cost of the sewer work came in significantly below the engineer's estimate. The extra funds of $150,000 will allow an additional 21 dwellings to receive sewer service. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and opened the floor for comments from the public. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the amendment as presented. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed with 4 yeas and 1 abstaining. Commissioner Titchener had excused himself from the meeting temporarily and was not present for the vote. Patt Crissman, The Wooten Company, provided information on current CDBG projects in Harnett County. She stated that two public hearings are required for submission of a Concentrated Needs Application for the FY 03 — 04 Community Development Block Grant Program. Chairman Byrd called to order the first of two public hearings for the FY 03 - 04 CDBG application to address specific needs -in Harnett County, and opened the floor for comments from the public. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. The second public hearing on this application will be held in September, 2002. Neil Emory, County Manager, presented for the Board's consideration, a proposed project amendment regarding the Western Harnett CDBG Project. Mr. Emory explained the reason for the project amendment. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment and opened the floor for comments from the public. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the project amendment as presented. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with 4 yeas and 1 abstaining. Commissioner Titchener had excused himself from the meeting temporarily and was not present for the vote. The purpose and need for this action is outlined in the public hearing notice (Attachment 3). In the County Manager's report, Mr. Emory discussed drought management of the Cape Fear River Basin. He suggested that in order to be a good steward of the river, we should join with our neighbors to implement voluntary water conservation as permitted by the Harnett County Water Shortage and Conservation Ordinance. Mr. Emory will call for voluntary conservation measures and will communicate with the towns and the media regarding an irrigation schedule. The League of Municipalities has organized a meeting in Raleigh on Wednesday, July 17 to lobby the House of Representatives to approve the local option sales tax bill. Mr. Emory presented a request from the American Legion for assistance with its $1,200 water tap -on fee. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve a donation of an allocation to the American Legion in the amount of the tap -on fee. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Departmental reports were filed with the Board from Veterans Affairs, Animal Control, and Sheriff's Department. Commissioner McNeill moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes: 1) To instruct the County staff concerning the position to be taken on behalf of the County in negotiating the terms for the possible acquisition of real property; and 2) To consult with the County Attorney concerning the handling of certain claims and a judicial action including the case entitled, "Porter, et al vs. Stewart, et al", U.S. District Court File No. 89-950-CIV-5; and 3) To discuss a personnel matter. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a)(5)(3)&(6). Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. • • • Commissioner McNeill moved for the Board to come out of closed session. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. t f. ) v- In new business, Mr. Emory reported that 80 applications were received for the vacant Personnel Director position. Along with other vacancies, due to budget concerns, the position had been frozen since April. Staff interviewed 10 applicants for the director's position. The following proposal was made to the Board: reduce positions in the Personnel Department from 5 to 4 by deleting the safety officer position; distribute tasks among the remaining employees, which would require reclassifications; and to appoint Charles Hill Personnel Director. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve Mr. Emory's proposal for changes in the Personnel Department. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. • There being no further business, Commissioner Hill moved for adjournment. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners re lar meeting, July 15, 2002, adjourned at 9:10 p.m. T dd J. ByrA hairman Kay 6t. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board Attachment 1. • MONTHLY REFUND REPORT Licensed Motor Vehicles 09-Jul-02 BILL NAME AND ADDRESS REASON NUMBER AMOUNT 2001651170 CHAMPION, EARL BRANTLEY SOLD VEHICLE; COUNTY - 34.00 50 JOE ROSS RD TURNED IN LICENSE FR18 - 3.13 LILLINGTON, NC 27546 TOTAL - 37.13 2002501306 HOLCOMB, LORETTA LEE P.O. BOX 626 OLIVIA, NC 28368-0626 2001633297 HOWARD, JR JAMES ESKARD 635 BENHAVEN SCHOOL RD • SANFORD, NC 27332-1707 SOLD VEHICLE; COUNTY - 8.23 TURNED IN LICENSE FR24 - .76 TOTAL - 8.99 SOLD VEHICLE; COUNTY - 54.00 TURNED I1 LICENSE FR24 - 4.98 TOTAL - 58.98 Appro,vod by the Ha! ett County Board of Commissioner$ ®ate -', Iu l rr, Z212 G4k b 1 *0 13110 4 MONTHS YEAR MONTH TOWN VEHICLE OWNED 05 2001 07/02 2 02 2002 . 07/02 2 05 2001 07/02 2 2001653265 JONES, DONALD WAYNE SOLD VEHICLE; COUNTY - 17.28 04 2001 07/02 2 1242 NC 55 E TURNED IN LICENSE FR14 - 1.82 COATS, NC 27521-9251 TOTAL - 19.10 BILL SAME AND ADDRESS REASON AMOUNT 2001604035 MCLEAN, MATTHEW M SOLD VEHICLE; COUNTY - 14.53 1405 S ELM AVE TURNED IN LICENSE CI05 - 8.79 DUNN, NC 28334-6407 SC20 - .38 TOTAL - 23.70 2001621008 MURCHISON, JR KENNETH HILL SOLD VEHICLE; COUNTY - 6.94 P.O. BOX 1154 TURNED IN LICENSE FR18 - .64 LILLINGTON, NC 27546-1154 TOTAL - 7.58 2001645349 RASNICK, KRISTIE L 70 VALLEY VIEW CT SANFORD, NC 27332-2302 2001623600 ROYALS, KENNETH SCOTT P.O. BOX 602 ERWIN, NC 28339-0602 1/2 MILITARY COUNTY - 40.62 FR24 - 3.74 TOTAL - 44.36 SOLD,VEHICLE, COUNTY - 32.48 TURNED IN LICENSE CI02 - 20.51 FR02 - 2.14 TOTAL - 55.13 MONTHS YEAR MONTH TOWN VEHICLE OWNED 10 2001 07/02 2 DUNN 08 2001 07/02 2 06 2001 07/02 2 • 08 2001 07/02 2 ERWIN MONTHLY REFUND REPORT 09-Jul-02 BILL NUMBER NAME REASON AMOUNT 200114032 DUPREE, ROGER OVER -LISTED BUS. PERS. COUNTYWIDE - 99,432 X .76 = 755.69 1307 PEA RIDGE RD PROP. PER AUDIT BLACK RIVER FIRE - 99,432 X .07 = ANGIER, NC 27501 69.61 TOTAL - 825.29 200117276 GILES, STRICKLAND & AMENDED LISTING COUNTYWIDE - 548 X .76 = 4.16 ASSOCIATES AVERASBORO SCHOOL - 548 X .02 = P.O. BOX 1349 .11 DUNN, NC 28335 TOTAL - 4.27 200281041 MATTHEWS, DON REFUND ON LAND USE COUNTYWIDE - 4,864 X .76 = 36.97 ADVENT VALUE OF $4,864 ON 4.77 CYPRESS CREEK FIRE - 4,864 X .085 = 3378 OLD U.S. 421 ACRES 4.14 LILLINGTON, NC 27546 TOTAL - 41.11 200281040 MATTHEWS, DON REFUND ON LAND USE COUNTYWIDE - 4,864 X .76 - 36.97 ADVENT VALUE OF $4,864 ON 4.77 CYPRESS CREEK FIRE - 4,864 X .085 = 3378 OLD U.S. 421 ACRES 4.14 LILLINGTON, NC 27546 INTEREST - 2.68 TOTAL - 43.79 200281039 MATTHEWS, DON REFUND ON LAND USE COUNTYWIDE - 4,864 X .73 = 35.51 ADVENT VALUE OF $4,964 ON 4.77 CYPRESS CREEK FIRE - 4,864 X .085 = 3378 OLD U.S. 421 ACRES 4.14 LILLINGTON, NC 27546 INTEREST - 6.16 TOTAL - 45.81 200281038 MATTHEWS, DON REFUND ON LAND USE COUNTYWIDE - 4,864 X .73 = 35.51 ADVENT VALUE OF $4,864 ON 4.77 CYPRESS CREEK FIRE - 4,864 X .085 = 3378 OLD U.S. 421 ACRES 4.14 LU-L.INGTON, NC 27546 INTEREST - 9.72 TOTAL - 49.37 1997045915 WEATHERS, LOUISE T HOUSE WAS SOLD BUT COUNTYWIDE - 9,900 X .68 = 67.32 1460 WADE NEVER REMOVED FROM N BARN FIRE - 9,900 X .08 - 8.91 STEPHENSON RD MAINPARCEL TOTAL - 76.23 HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540 1998047946 WEATHERS, LOUISE T HOUSE WAS SOLD BUT COUNTYWIDE - 9,900 X .68 = 67.32 1460 WADE NEVER REMOVED FROM N BARN FIRE - 9,900 X .09 = 8.91 STEPHENSON RD MAINPARCEL TOTAL - 76,23 HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540 1999049885 WEATHERS, LOUISE T HOUSE WAS SOLD BUT COUNTYWIDE - 9,900 X .73 = 72.27 1460 WADE NEVER REMOVED FROM N BARN FIRE - 9,900 X .09 = 8.91 STEPHENSON RD MAIN PARCEL TOTAL - 81.18 HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540 2000052314 WEATHERS, LOUISE T HOUSE WAS SOLD BUT COUNTYWIDE - 9,900 X .73 = 72.27 1460 WADE NEVER REMOVED FROM N HARN FIRE - 9,900 X .09 = 8.91 STEPHENSON RD MAIN PARCEL TOTAL - 81..18 HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540 I YEAR MONTH TOWN 2001 07/02 2 2001 07/02 2 2002 07/02 2 • 2002 07/02 2 2002 07/02 2 2002 07/02 2 1997 07/02 2 1998 07/02 2 1999 07/02 2 2000 07/02 2 • I BILL NUMBER NAME REASON AMOUNT YEAR MONTH TOWN 2001051463 WEATHERS, LOUISE T HOUSE WAS SOLD BUT COUNTYWIDE - 9,900 X .76 = 75.24 2001 07102 2 1460 WADE NEVER REMOVED FROM N HARN FIRE - 9,900 X .09 = 8.91 • STEPHENSON RD MAIN PARCEL TOTAL - 84.15 HOLLY SPRINGS, NC 27540 • Attachment 2. RESOLUTION Mr. Melvin Wright, Sr. WHEREAS, Mr. Melvin Wright, Sr. served Harnett County and its citizens as a professional transit driver; and WHEREAS, his dedication and commitment to the Harnett Area Transportation System was recognized by both his co-workers and those he served; and WHEREAS, Mr. Wright gained the respect of all individuals he came in contact with as a result of his outgoing personality, his professional demeanor, and his caring for those he served; and WHEREAS, the Harnett County family has lost a true friend and dedicated public servant with the passing of Mr. Wright. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby honor the memory of Mr. Melvin Wright, Sr. by recognizing the contributions he made to our County and by retiring both his Radio Call Number 95 and his Vehicle Number 7900. Adopted this 15d' day of July, 2002. HARNETT COUQNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AL, 'A - Dan B. Andrews Harnett County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Attachment 3. Harnett County has received a $181,010 Small Cities, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Housing. Development Grant from the Division of Community Assistance, North Carolina Department of Commerce. (Grant Number 99-C-0688). The approved project budget .has CDBG grant line items for water, sewer, street and administration activities. Three hundred eleven thousand six hundred and thirty-one dollars ($311,631) in local (Country Walk and Harnett County.) funds are to be used to complete the financing of these activities.. Harnett County has received bids and awarded the contracts for the project sewer activity at a cost of $244,350. This construction cost exceeds the approved sewer budget by $34,350. Harnett County would like to use all of the $181,010 CDBG grant. to meet project sewer construction costs.. Local funds will be used to complete the financing of the project sewer activity and to finance project water, street, and administration activities. Harnett County and Country Walk anticipate.cost savings for water and. street construction if contracts do not include CDBG procurement, Davis Bacon, bonding, etc. requirements. Due to the. sewer activity cost overrun the amount of local funding for project activities will equal or exceed the $311,631 contained in the approved project budget.. The moving of more than,10% of CDBG grant funds Among or between approved activity line items requites a grant' amendment. CDB.G'_ regulations .call for a Public Hearing to: be held prior to the grantee's' governing body considering the submittal of a project amendment.. Harnett County, will conduct a Public Hearing at 7:00 PM on July 15, 2002 in the Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, Lillington, North Carolina. The purpose, of this Hearing is to explain the proposed CDBG Program budget amendment and to obtain citizen input.. Written comments received prior to the opening of the Public Hearing will be considered. Written comments may be sent to Neil Emory, County Manager, 102 East Front Street,'P.O. Box 759, North Carolina 27546. Teddy Byrd, Chairman Harnett Countv Board of Commissioners, B. APPLICATION SUMMARY 1. Applicant Name: Harnett County Address: Post Office Box 759 Town: _Lillington Zip Code: 27546 County: Harnett Contact Person: Skit) Green Phone Number: (919) 781-2718 Preparer of application (if different from above): Same Phone number of preparer: Same Non-profit corporation name (if involved): NA Name and title of contact person for non-profit: NA Phone Number of non-profit: NA 2. Project Project name: Country Walk Street address: Highway 27 City and county: Barbecue Township, Harnett County 3. Funding Request ACTIVITY HD FUNDS REQUESTED Infrastructure (public) $181,010 Hazardous material removal Land acquisition Administration $ TOTAL $181,010 3. Certification statement: (a) I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief: (1) Data in this application Is true and correct (2) Opportunities have been provided for citizen participation and access to information concerning the proposed activities (3) This document has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant and the applicant will comply with the attached certifications if assistance is approved. Q 07/15/02 hi Elected O ial Date Teddy J. Byrd Printed/typed name of chief elected official For DCA purposes only: Date received Chairman Title of chief elected official • • u BUDGE1, • • 0 PROJECT BUDGET Housing Development APPLICANT Harnett County 1. CDBG Grant Amount Requested $ 181,010.00 2. Program Income $ ERROR! 3. Subtotal: CDBG Resources $ 181,010.00 The amount of other funds entered in 4. Other Funds $ #10 does not equal the total of the 5. Total Project Resources $ 181,010.00 other costs calculated below 6. Activity 7. 1CDBG Costs 18. 10ther Costs 19. ITotal Costs a. Acquisition b. Disposition c. Public Facilities and improvements (1) Senior and handicapped centers (2) Parks, playgrounds and recreation (3) Neighborhood facilities (4) Solid Waste disposal facilities (5) Fire protection facilities and equipment (6) Parking facilities (7) Public utilities, other than water/sewer (8) Water improvements (9) Sewer improvements (10) Street improvements (11) Flood and drainage improvements (12) Pedestrian improvements (13) Other public facilities d. Clearance activities e. Public services f. Relocation assistance g. Construction, rehabilitation, preservation (1) Construction/rehab of commercial and industrial buildings (2) Rehab of privately owned dwellings (3) Rehab of publicly owned dwellings (4) Code enforcement (5) Historic preservation h. Development financing (1) Working capital (2) Machinery and equipment I. Removal of architectural barriers j. Other Housing Financing k. SUBTOTAL 1. Planning m. Administration n. Total $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $181,010.00 $301 103.00 $482,113.00 $25 000.00 $25 000.00 $1,765 270.00 $1 765,270.00 $181010.00 $2101,373.00 $2,282,383.00 $3,000.00 $3 000.00 $15 000.00 $15,000.00 $181010.00 $2,119,373.00 $2,300,383.00