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Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Minutes of Regular Meeting
October 16, 2006
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, October
16, 2006, in Courtroom 6, Harnett County Courthouse, 301 West Cornelius Harnett
Boulevard, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present: Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman
Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman
Dan B. Andrews
Tim McNeill
Commissioner Walt Titchener was absent.
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 and Commissioner Andrews led the pledge of
allegiance and prayer.
Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner
Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Upon motion by Vice Chairman Hill and seconded by Commissioner Andrews, the Board
unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda:
1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, October 2, 2006
Work Session, October 13, 2006
2. Budget Amendments:
103 Economic Development (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-353.16-00 Contributions & Donations 1,500. increase
110-7100-465.32-76 Industry Appreciation Day 1,500. increase
104 Family child care Home Licensure (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7412-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages 20,604. increase
110-7312-465.21-00 Group Insurance Expense 3,222.increase
110-7312-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 1,577. increase
110-7312-465.23-00 Retirement 1,008. increase
110-7312-465.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 413. increase
110-7312-465.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 309. increase
110-7312-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies 1,253. increase
110-0000-334.73-04 Family Home Care Licensure 28,386. increase
105 Administrative Renovations Capital Project (Fund 380-“CP07002”)
Code 380-8300-410.45-33 Materials & Supplies 150,000. increase
380-0000-389.10-00 Interfund Transfer-General Fund 150,000. increase
106 Interfund Transfer (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-8701-490.90-26 Interfund Transfer-Administrative
Renovation 150,000. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 150,000. increase
107 Interfund Transfer (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-389.43-10 Interfund Transfer-Dunn Erwin
Trail 101,095. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 101,095. decrease
108 Support Our Students (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7309-465.32-82 Return of Unspent Grant Funds 23,867. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 23,867. increase
109 Public Utilities (Fund 110-General)
Code 531-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 31,653. increase
531-9000-431.12-00 Admin.- Salaries & Wages, p.t. 36,000. increase
531-9000-431.22-00 Admin.- FICA Tax Expense 2,754. increase
531-9000-431.26-08 Admin. – Worker’s Comp. 540. increase
531-9020-431.12-00 Wastewater-Salaries & Wages, p.t. 2,000. decrease
531-9020-431.22-00 WW-FICA Tax Expense 153. decrease
531-9020-431.26-08 WW-Worker’s Comp. 30. decrease
531-9025-431.12-00 Distribution-Sal. & Wages, p.t. 2,000. decrease
531-9025-431.22-00 Distribution-FICA Tax Expense 153. decrease
531-9025-431.26-08 Distribution-Worker’s Comp 30. decrease
531-9030-431.12-00 Collections-Sal. & Wages, p.t. 3,000. decrease
531-9030-431.22-00 Collections-FICA Tax Expense 230. decrease
531-9030-431.26-08 Collections-Worker’s Comp. 45. decrease
112 Airport Old Stage Road Capital Project (Fund 367-“CP0305”)
Code 367-8360-465.45-30 Engineering 82,598. decrease
367-8360-465.45-01 Construction 82,598. increase
113 Interfund Transfer (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-8701-490.90-04 Interfd. Trans.-Lockhart/Shawtown 35,000. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 35,000. increase
114 Human Resources (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4250-410.58-01 Training & Meetings 100. decrease
110-4250-410-12-00 Salaries & Wages, p.t. 100. increase
115 Child Support Enforcement (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 15,249. increase
110-0000-331.51-07 Child Support Enforcement 29,600. increase
110-5104-420.11-00 Salaries & Wages 29,326. increase
110-5104-420.21-00 Group Insurance 3,875. increase
110-5104-420.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 2,250. increase
110-5104-420.23-02 LEO Regular Retirement 1,407. increase
110-5104-420.23-05 LEO Supplemental Retirement 1,471. increase
110-5104-420.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 442. increase
110-5104-420.60-31 Gas, Oil & Auto Supplies 6,078. increase
116 Family Caregiver Support (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-331.75-01 Family Caregiver Support 2,000. decrease
110-7501-441.12-00 Salaries & Wages, p.t. 4,306. decrease
110-7501-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 330. decrease
110-7501-441.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 64. decrease
110-7501-441.58-14 Travel Administration 300. decrease
110-7501-441.32-11 Family Caregiver Support 3,000. increase
118 Human Resources (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4250-410.30-04 Professional Services 2,500. increase
110-4250-410.33-45 Contracted Services 6,200. increase
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 8,700. increase
119 Fort Bragg NTA Housing (Fund 561-“PU0601”)
Code 561-0000-389.50-00 Interfund Transfer-HCDPU 675,000. increase
561-0000-370.10-00 Loan Proceeds 486.693. increase
561-9100-431.45-01 T.A. Loving 1,397,500. decrease
561-9100-431.45-45 Billings & Garrett 1,298,441. increase
561-9100-431.45-27 Utilities Plus 461,633. increase
561-9100-431.90-30 Interfund Transfer-HCDPU 799,119. increase
120-Public Utilities (Fund 531-HCDPU)
Code 531-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 675,000. increase
531-9000-431.90-77 Interfd. Trans.-Ft. Bragg Housing 675,000. increase
121 Administration Renovation Capital Project (Fund 378-“CP0604”)
Code 378-8300-410.45-30 Technical-“CP0604” 5,308. decrease
378-8300-410.45-33 Materials & Supplies-“CP0604” 244,288. decrease
378-8300-410.45-44 Furniture “CP0604” 35,350. increase
378-0000-389.14-00 Interfund Transfer-“CP0604” 214,236. decrease
382-8300-410.45-33 Materials & Supplies-“CP0701” 62,436. increase
382-8300-410.45-44 Furniture-“CP0701” 22,321. increase
382-0000-389.14-00 Interfund Transfer-“CP0701” 84,757. increase
381-8300-410.45-30 Technical “CP0703” 5,046. increase
381-8300-410.45-33 Materials & Supplies-“CP0703” 48,742. increase
381-8300-410.45-44 Furniture “CP0703” 29,294. increase
381-0000-389.14-00 Interfund Transfer-“CP0703” 83,082. increase
381-8300-410.45-33 Materials & Supplies-“CP0702” 38,027. increase
380-8300-410.45-44 Furniture-“CP0702” 8,380. increase
380-0000-389.14-00 Interfund Transfer-“CP0702 46,407. increase
123 Public Assistance (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7710-441.80-16 Domestic Violence 23,592. increase
110-7710-441.80-85 Progress Energy Neighbor 13,225. decrease
110-7710-441.80-95 Share the Warmth 150. decrease
110-7710-441.80-90 Crisis Intervention 90,548. increase
110-0000-330.77-01 Social Services Administration 100,765. increase
110-7710-441.88-45 Family Caregivers 3,000. increase
110-0000-331.77-09 Family Caregivers 3,000. increase
110-7710-441.80-50 Day Care Subsidy 702,556. increase
110-7710-441.80-58 Day Care UCP 19,257. increase
110-0000-330.77-04 Day Care Subsidy 721,813. increase
110-7710-441.80-60 Day Care Smart Start 528,520. increase
110-0000-330.77-05 Day Care Smart Start 528,520. increase
124 Erwin Wastewater Improvements Project (Fund 564-“PU0604”)
Code 564-9100-431.45-80 Contingency 14,728. decrease
564-9100-431.45-33 Materials & Supplies 14,728. increase
3. Tax refunds (Attachment 1)
4. Resolutions to add roads to state system (Attachment 2)
Colonial Hills Drive, Wood Point Drive, Dunbar Drive, Advance Drive,
Woodshire Drive, Yorkshire Drive, Monarch Court, Bishops Court
5. Write-off of delinquent Public Utilities accounts for the third quarter of 2006, which
have been in delinquent status for more than three years and total $8,688.93.
6. Authorization for Library to submit application for Technology Planning Grant funds
distributed by the State Library, intended to help libraries secure the services of a
consultant or consulting firm qualified to carry out the proposed technology planning
activities. No local match is required. Request will be approximately $20,000.
7. Change orders for Barnhill Contracting Co. associated with airport runway safety area
extension and glide slope antenna site preparation project:
No. 1. dated 9/22/06 – increase contract to proceed with preparation – money is
already allocated for this project.
No. 2. dated 8/07/06 – (final) increase due to extra dirt required for localizer,
lime stabilization and erosion control.
Assistant county manager is authorized to sign both change orders.
8. Project ordinance for Lafayette School-Hwy 421 Sewer Extension Project
(Attachment 3)
9. Engineering service agreement with Marziano & Minier, PA for Lafayette School-
Hwy 421 Sewer Extension Project in the amount of $80,915.
10. Project ordinance for East Central Water and Sewer District Water Improvements
Project (Attachment 4)
11. Engineering service agreement with Marziano & Minier, PA for East Central Water
and Sewer District Water Improvements Project in the amount of $466,600.
12. Resolution to award Lt. Jerry Thomas Lamm his service weapon upon his retirement
from the Harnett County Sheriff’s Department (Attachment 5)
13. Contract with C.M. Wester & Asso. for professional services regarding a project
involving the Land Use Delineation of Harnett County and will capture land use for the
County as a GIS layer. The price to be paid to the contractor for the countywide 1”=
200’ Land Use Delineation shall be $19,773.60 ($26.40 per map sheet).
14. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Lockhart/Shawtown Grant --
Authorization to purchase dilapidated house owned by Sharron and Greg Allen and
Carmilla and Robert Tucker. Agreed sale price is $2,499.00. Grant funds are being used
to purchase the lot in order to demolish and clear the structures (house and outbuilding).
Grant funds are also being used to relocate Sharron and Greg Allen and their three
children (the Tuckers are Sharron Allen’s parents and co-own the lot in Shawtown) to
safe, decent and sanitary housing. The new house, built in 1997 and located in Coats, will
be owned by the Allen family. Once the lot is cleared, the lot will be offered for sale
through upset bid method.
Commissioner Andrews moved for the appointments listed below. Vice Chairman Hill
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Harnett County Planning Board
Carnell Robinson for a 3-year term to expire 10-31-09
nominated by Vice Chairman Hill
Sandhills Center Mental Health Board
Walt Titchener for a 4-year term to expire 10-31-10
nominated by Commissioner McNeill
Michael Watson, Chief Executive Officer, Sandhill Center, provided an update on mental
health services in Harnett County.
Clint Williams, E-911 Operations Administrator, presented a list of proposed new road
names. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the
meeting for comments from the public. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd
closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Hill moved to approve the list of names as
presented. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
(Attachment 6)
Ralph Thurman, Transportation Manager, stated that a public hearing is required by State
and Federal regulations to allow input from Harnett County residents on the Community
Transportation Program for FY 2007-08. Allocated funds total $326,429.00 with local
match of $41,618.00. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing on the matter and
opened the meeting for comments from the public. No comments were offered and
Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. No action is required by the Board at this time.
Neil Emory, County Manager, presented a proposed resolution authorizing the approval
of an amendment to Installment Purchase Contract and delivery thereof, and providing
for certain other related matters. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing on the
matter and opened the meeting for comments from the public. No comments were
offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McNeill moved to
adopt the resolution as presented. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously. (Attachment 7)
Departmental Reports were filed with the Board from the Sheriff’s Department,
Veteran’s Service, Planning Department, and Finance Department. (Attachment 8)
Commissioner Andrews moved to approve a correction to clarify the August 21, 2006
meeting minutes regarding an Airport grant number. A typographical error by NC DOT
resulted in the grant number being one that was already in use for another grant. The
correct number for the 2006 Vision 100 Grant for the Harnett Regional Jetport is project
number 36237.25.8.1 Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
There being no further business, Commissioner McNeill moved to recess the meeting to
reconvene at 9:00 a.m., October 18, in the County Administration Building.
Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The meeting
recessed at 8:00 p.m.
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Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman
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Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Reconvened meeting, October 18, 2006
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday, October 18, 2006, in a
reconvened meeting that recessed October 16, 2006. The reconvened meeting was held
in the conference room of the Finance Department, County Office Building, 102 East
Front St., Lillington.
Members present: Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman
Dan B. Andrews
Walt Titchener
Tim McNeill
Chairman Teddy J. Byrd was absent.
Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager
Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager
Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board
Vice Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Commissioner Titchener moved to add to the agenda, appointment of Local Firemen’s
Relief Fund Trustees. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Rodney Tart, Public Utilities Director, presented for the Board’s consideration a
proposed water purchase contract with Johnston County. Commissioner Andrews moved
to approve the contract as presented and authorize execution of the contract after review
by the County Staff Attorney. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Mr. Tart presented for the Board’s consideration a proposed water supply capacity
contract and water purchase contract with Chatham County. Commissioner McNeill
moved to approve both contracts as presented and to authorize execution after review by
the County Staff Attorney. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Commissioner McNeill moved to remove from the table, consideration of a proposed
Historic Preservation Ordinance. The matter was tabled at the Board’s regular meeting,
August 21, 2006. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously. Mark Locklear, Manager of Planning Services reviewed the proposed
ordinance. Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt the Historic Preservation Ordinance
as presented. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The ordinance is copied in Ordinance Book 2.
Commissioner Titchener moved to approve/appoint two trustees from each fire
department to the Local Firemen’s Relief Fund. Commissioner McNeill seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously. The list of appointees is copied at the end of these
minutes as (Attachment 1).
There being no further business, Commissioner Andrews moved to adjourn.
Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett
County Board of Commissioners reconvened meeting, October 18, 2006, adjourned at
9:30 a.m.
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Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman
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Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board