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Home My WebLink About102008r 903 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting October 20, 2008 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, October 20, 2008, 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 Tim McNeill Commissioner House was absent due to illness in his family. Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager Wm. A. (Tony)Wilder, Assistant County Manager Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board Chairman Byrd called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner McNeill led the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Vice Chairman Hill moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Upon motion by Commissioner McNeill and seconded by Commissioner Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda: • 1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, October 6, 2008 Special Meeting, October 14, 2008 2. Budget amendments: 102 Sheriff(Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-356.30-00 Insurance Claim 2,982. increase 110-5100-420.43-21 Maintenance &Repair Auto 2,982. increase 103 Restitution (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7930-441.32-82 Return of Unspent Grant 63. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 63. increase 104 Health(Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-334.76-15 Healthy Carolinians 5,727. increase 110-7600-441.32-26 Incentives 2,901. increase 110-7600-441.41-11 Postage 101. increase 110-7600-441.55-12 Printing&Binding 550. increase 110-7600-441.58-14 Travel 500. increase 110-7600-441.60-33 Materials & Supplies 800. increase • 110-7600-441.60-47 Food &Provisions 875. increase 105 Health(Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-334.76-05 Lead Poisoning Prevention 500. increase 110-7600-441.41-11 Telecommunication &Postage 500. increase 107 Economic Development(Fund 110-General) Code 110-7100-465.32-76 Industry Appreciation Day 1,600. increase 110-7100-465.32-59 Industrial Client Entertainment 1,500. decrease 110-0000-353.16-00 Contributions &Donations 100. increase 904 108 Human Services Appropriation(Fund 110-General) Code 110-7999-441.35-11 Buddy Backpack Program 2,000. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 2,000. increase 109 Cooperative Extension-Incredible Years Program (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7320-465.11-00 Salaries &Wages 5,280. increase 110-7320-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 404. increase 110-7320-465.23-00 Retirement 259. increase 110-7320-465.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 106. increase Worker's Compensation80. increase 110-7320-465.26-08 Wo s 11111110-7320-465.30-04 Professional Services 6,129. decrease 3. Tax refunds (Attachment 1) Chairman Byrd presented for the Board's consideration a resolution to recognize and honor Neil Emory on his retirement as Harnett County Manager after fifteen and a half years of service. Commissioner Andrews moved to adopt the resolution. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 2) Chairman Byrd read and presented the resolution to Mr. Emory and each commissioner present shared memories and wished Mr. Emory well in his retirement. Vice Chairman Hill recognized Mr. Emory's family and presented gifts to his wife Elizabeth, daughter Hannah and son Taylor. Mrs. Hill also recognized other members of his family and thanked them all for sharing Mr. Emory with the county. Family members attending from out of town were his parents, Mr. &Mrs. Jerry Emory, his brother Jeff, brother Mark and his wife Lynn and nephew Brad Emory and his wife, Brooke and Mrs. Emory's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Heber Woolard. Congressman Bob Etheridge read and presented Mr. Emory with a framed copy of the Congressional Record of September 29, 2008, when Mr. Etheridge read to the United 111 States House of Representatives, a tribute to Neil Emory, which will become a permanent part of the official history of the United States. Governor Michael Easley was unable to attend the meeting so Chairman Byrd read and presented The Order of the Long Leaf Pine the governor conferred on Neil A. Emory. This award is among the most prestigious awards presented by the Governor of North Carolina and is presented to individuals who have a proven record of extraordinary service to the state. Contributions to their communities, extra effort in their careers, and many years of service to their organizations are some of the guidelines by which recipients are selected for this award. Vivien McMahon, Director of Development, College of Arts & Sciences, Appalachian State University, presented Mr. Emory with a certificate of appreciation that reads: "In honor of your years of service to the citizens of Harnett County and because of your love of both Appalachian State University and Harnett County, your family, friends and colleagues have established The Neil A. Emory Scholarship Endowment for Harnett County to provide scholarship support for a freshman from Harnett County who will be attending Appalachian State University." The first scholarship will be awarded in 2009. Amy Noel, President, Harnett County Veterans Council, presented Mr. Emory with a plaque"In appreciation for your time, talent, professionalism and personal caring has helped make our Veterans Park a success, thank you". 1110 Jim Caldwell, Executive Director, Mid-Carolina Council of Governments, presented Mr. Emory with a Certificate of Appreciation"In appreciation for your dedication to the Region through 15 years of service as Harnett County Manager and in recognition of your outstanding contributions to the Region's progress through intergovernmental cooperation among its local governments." 905 Representative David Lewis presented Mr. Emory a Certificate of Acknowledgement and Congratulations from the North Carolina House of Representatives and a State of North Carolina flag that was flown over the State Capitol Building on October 8, 2008. Representative Lewis brought a letter and presented for Senator Harris Blake, a Certificate of Congratulations from the Senate of the North Carolina General Assembly. Others in attendance who spoke in appreciation and wished Mr. Emory well were: Jennifer Slusser, County Staff Attorney Dr. Jerry Wallace, President, Campbell University • Vanessa W. Young, County Finance Officer Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney Mary B. Johnson, citizen Mr. Emory thanked everyone for the honors and surprises of the evening. He spoke of his years as Harnett County Manager, noting accomplishments of which he is particularly proud and praised others who helped make them happen. Mr. Emory stated that he believes public service is a calling. He paid special tribute to his wife and children as well as his parents, Jerry and Marjorie Emory, who instilled in their children the commitment and desire to serve others. Mr. Emory's brothers also work in public service, Mark Emory in administration of Transylvania Regional Hospital and Jeff Emory who serves as City Manager of Lincolnton. Mr. Emory said after a brief time off he will begin work as a Field Representative of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. There being no further business, Commissioner McNeill moved to adjourn. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners regular meeting, October 20, 2008 adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Chairman Byrd invited everyone present to a reception immediately following the meeting. Teddy J. yr , airman id- 1624LS/tat/ Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board 906 Attachment 1 ill4Vord by the Hamm t� -"'-- Celtr3oarel of Commis:8ipq� 17"fi,,, Dale:I 201CC9 � ja k' TO:HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMIt55JONER$ NE;CONSIOCRATTON OF REFUND FOR TAXES,INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL,MUNICIPAL111ES No. P14rr.e o1 Tan Peysr B I• T hisrest Pa i�y� Tote/Rented Request BMWs R mys • I 1 OETHI}NE,ALLENE T Solid Wean FIGS 1107 FRIENDLY ROAD City 000 DUNN NC, 28334 0000004427.2003-2003-000000 PACO Refund Released Ceuta" 75.00 2 SIOTFBETHUNE,AFRIENDLY T SOW Waste Fees 110 i f07 FR_rENDLY RC]PD City q.Cq DUNN NC 2633400CC 00000046aa-2004-4C04-OtY.ky00 75.00 Refund Released DUNN NC, 29334 Cocr.(y 75.00 3 BETHUNE.ALLENE T Solid Waste Fees f 107 UNNFRIENDLY25334ROAD 0000004630-2005.2005-005300 CtCy 0.� DUNN NC,26374 75.00 Rerlsrrd Released • County 7500 4 BETHUNE.ALIENS T /1'07 FRIENDLY ROAD C:ty 0.00 Solid Waste tees DUNN NC,20334 0000004E3U-7t -2009-Im00CC 75.00 Rehrd Released County 75.00 5 BETHUNE,ALLENE T DUNN NO. Fres 1 ITN 28 ROAD 00O000 City OM • 75.00 Refund Solid le ed '0000>0a530.20p7-4007. County 75.00 6 BOGGSJOHNaON. CONNIE CO 0.03 Sites Correction MICHELrg 0001553560 2000-2007-030000 0 Refund 12056 MCOO(PGALD RDOMcounty 5.6Z BROACINAY, NC,27505-0190 7 BRANTLEY,JAMES STACY Cey coQ Value Decrease 69 CAPITOL FALL RD 0p01 4t0N34-2008-2CCLL 000000 7 48 R LIL INOTrON, NC,27549-0009 Cpat•/ 7.4E 6 ORINOSTARF,VICTOR ERWARD Cart} 19.33 Situs Correction 230 VALERIE LN OCO1412 5-2009.2007-000000 9.97 Refund LINDEN, NC,21135E.5E55 County 0.03 • 6 WRERN,CHRtSTCPHER A Gay 0.00 Military Exemption 4819 DEVONSHIRE ORAE 00019E37E6-2009-200E-0CCt0p0 12a.28 ReMrd rAYErrEVR.LE NC,26304 County 129.2E Betty Oreith Oty TOM 10.33 Revenue Adenteetralor County 517.94 ToNI Tote!le be E27.67 Refunded Attachment 2 - Isa. )✓►..i L'd NORTH CAROLINA RI. OLUTION TO CONFIRM CERTAIN elRETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR HARNETT COUNTY COUNTY MANAGER • Ti FAT WHEREAS. Neil A. Emory began his service as Harnett Count •lnnngcr on February I,1993;and WHEREAS,upon entering inutemploymentwith llama,County('SC easy`)Mr•Emory xis extended the benefits made available to all county Crdptnyees and woo. fined to utilize his past service in local government in the provision of these Ixnefhs;and WHEREAS,during Me.Emory's tenure as County Man;,er,the l3oanl ofCcrmmissiomers entered into an employment agrccmxm1 with Mr.Emory dated.'nrmber20,1995(Revised June 25, I9911)that tatted thew benefits and in addition provided th.the County would pay the full cost of his family health insuance;End, WHEREAS,the Beard ofColtlmisamersti ,nts to confirm certain portions of Mr_Emory's retirement benefit package regarding she hair c time of his longevity payment,and his health. insurance betxftts in tinier to be consistent th the County Personnel Ordinance,Mr.Ernory's employment agreement and the Board's -.'ethsnrc,and the Board desires to do s0 through this confirmation resolution. NOW,THEREFORE. BE RESOLVED that in response to Mr. lirnory's upcoming retirement effective October 31 '08.the Board of Commissioners does hcohy;u,thorize and dircet that Mr.Emoq'v receive his I gevity steed for the eturcni riseni year in the month of October and does also direct that the pr. Isions of the County Personnel Ordinance applying In post retirement health benefits be ext :.d to Mr.Emory with the caveat That the appropriate pre.mred basis per said policy he appli s o the family health inturaotct plan he now receives to tktcamine the cost to he paid by the Coon . This a 4't day of Ault,2048, . COUNTY OF HARNETT ,,,: tr a';y ATTEST; y._By; C •rF `an III Kay S. fsndard.Clerk