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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052107m (2) HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting May 21, 2007 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 21, 2007, in the County 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 Gary House 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 Vice Chairman Hill 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 House, the Board approved the following items on the consent agenda with a unanimous vote. 1. Minutes: Special Meeting, April 27, 2007 Special Meeting, May 4, 2007 Regular Meeting, May 7, 2007 Budget Work Session, May 9, 2007 Budget Work Session, May 11, 2007 Budget Work Session, May 15, 2007 Budget Work Session, May 18, 2007 2. Budget amendments: 429 Cooperative Extension (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7300-465.32-32 Special Programs 516. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 516. increase 430 Public Utilities (Fund 531-HCDPU) Code 531-9025-431.43-19 Distrib.-Maint.& Repair System 40,000. increase 531-9000-431.74-82 Wellons Capacity Buyout 40,000. decrease 431 Abandoned Manufactured Home (Fund 245-AMH) Code 245-8405-465.45-36 AMH Removal 2,500. increase 245-8405-465.23-00 Retirement 5. increase 245-8405-465.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 30. decrease 245-8405-465.21-00 Group Insurance 200. increase 245-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 250. increase 245-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 2,425. increase 433 Youth Services – Restitution (Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-331.77-02 CBA Juvenile Restitution 3,000. increase 110-7930-441-12-00 Salaries & Wages, p.t. 2,725. increase 110-7930-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 275. increase 434 Revenues (Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-331.51-14 Harnett Viper Radio 450. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 450. decrease 435 Public Assistance (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7710-441.88-10 Special Foster Care 2,000. decrease 110-0000-331.77-05 Special Foster Care 2,000. decrease 110-5899-420.32-64 Healthy Choice Grant 2,000. increase 110-0000-334.41-08 Healthy Choice Grant 2,000. increase 436 General Services (Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-370-20-00 Loan Proceeds-Capital Lease 26,387. increase 110-4600-410.74-76 Lease-Other Financing Uses 26,387. increase 437 Automation Enhancement (Fund 230-Automation Enhancement) Code 230-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 4,500. increase 230-4800-410.30-04 Professional Services 4,500. increase 439 Child Care Resource & Referral-United Way (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7306-465.55-12 Printing & Binding 607. decrease 110-7306-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies 518. decrease 110-7306-465.60-47 Food & Provisions 60. decrease 110-7306-465.58-14 Travel 600. decrease 110-7306-465.60-53 Dues & Subscriptions 205 decrease 110-0000-353.17-00 United Way-Child Care Resource & Referral 1,990. decrease 440 Administration (Fund 110-General) Code 110-4150-410.21-00 Group Insurance Expense 1,700. increase 110-4150-410.23-00 Retirement 250. increase 110-4150-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 500. decrease 110-4150-410.41-11 Telecommunication & Postage 800. decrease 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 650. increase 441 Human Resources (Fund 110-General) Code 110-4250-410.11-00 Salaries 1,300 increase 110-4250-410.21-00 Group Insurance Expense 1,500. increase 110-4250-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 500. decrease 110-4250-410.23-00 Retirement 100. increase 110-4250-410.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 1,100. decrease 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,300. increase 447 Public Buildings (Fund 110-General) Code 110-4700-410.11-00 Salaries & Wages 6,000. increase 110-4700-410.21-00 Group Insurance 7,500. increase 110-4700-410.23-00 Retirement 800. increase 110-4700-410.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 400. increase 110-4700-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 500. increase 110-4700-410.41-11 Telecommunications & Postage 5,000. decrease 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 10,200. increase 448 Register of Deeds (Fund 110-General) Code 110-4800-410.11-00 Salaries & Wages 4,000. increase 110-4800-410.21-00 Group Insurance 2,000. increase 110-4800-410.23-00 Retirement 500. increase 110-4800-410.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 1,000. increase 110-4800-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 305. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 7,805. increase 449 IT (Fund 110-General) Code 110-4900-410.11-00 Salaries & Wages 14,000. increase 110-4900-410.21-00 Group Insurance Expense 4,000. increase 110-4900-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 1,075. increase 110-4900-410.23-00 Retirement 1,000. increase 110-4900-410.44-21 Building & Equipment Rent 17,000. decrease 110-4900-410.54-26 Advertising 250. decrease 110-4900-410.58-14 Employee Travel 325. decrease 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 2,500. increase 450 GIS Fund 110-General) Code 110-4910-410.11-00 Salaries & Wages 150. increase 110-4910-410.21-00 Group Insurance Expense 3,700. increase 110-4910-410.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 250. increase 110-4910-410.23-00 Retirement 150. increase 110-4910-410.33-45 Contracted Services 4,025. decrease 453 Soil & Water (Fund 110-General) Code 110-6700-429.11-00 Salaries & Wages 2,500. increase 110-6700-429.21-00 Group Insurance Expense 700. increase 110-6700-429.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 200. increase 110-6700-429.23-00 Retirement 225. increase 110-6700-429.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 100. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 3,725. increase 461 Library (Fund 110-General) Code 110-8100-450.21-00 Group Insurance Expense 5,900. increase 110-8100-450.30-05 Court Costs 540. decrease 110-8100-450.32-68 Board Members 385. decrease 110-8100-450.41-11 Telecommunications & Postage 1,000. decrease 110-8100-450.60-33 Materials & supplies 2,000. decrease 110-0000-348.10-00 Copy Fees 1,000. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 975. increase 464 Restitution (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7930-441.21-00 Group Insurance Expense 800. increase 110-7930-441.23-00 Retirement 5. increase 110-7930-441.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 165. decrease 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 640. increase 465 General Services (Fund 110-General) Code 110-4600-410.43-21 Maintenance & Repair Equipment 20,000. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 20,000. increase 467 Public Utilities (Fund 531-HCDPU) Code 531-9000-431.11-00 Admin/Customer Serv/Meter -Salaries & Wages 62,000. increase 531-9000-431.11-11 Admin/Customer Serv/Meter -Car Allowance 10. increase 531-9000-431.12-00 Admin/Customer Serv/Meter -Group Insurance 10,000. decrease 531-9000-431.21-00 Admin/Customer Serv/Meter -Group Insurance 13,000. increase 531-9000-431.22-00 Admin/Customer Serv/Meter -FICA Tax Expense 4,500. increase 531-9000-431.23-00 Admin/Customer Serv/Meter -Retirement 3,500. increase 531-9000-431.23-01 Admin/Customer Serv/Meter -Supplemental Retirement 5,000. decrease 531-9000-431.25-10 Admin/Customer Serv/Meter - Unemployment Benefits 4,000. decrease 531-9000-431.74-82 Admin/Customer Serv/Meter -Wellons Capacity Buyout 26,000. decrease 531-9015-431.11-00 Water Treatment -Salaries & Wages 20,000. decrease 531-9015-431.12-00 Water Treatment-Salaries and Wages, p.t. 3,000. increase 531-9015-431.22-00 Water Treatment-FICA Tax Exp. 1,500. decrease 531-9015-431.23-00 Water Treatment-Retirement 500. decrease 531-9015-431.23-01 Water Treatment-Supplemental Retirement 1,200. decrease 531-9020-431.11-00 Wastewater Treatment-Salaries & Wages 32,000. increase 531-9020-431.21-00 Wastewater Treatment-Group Insurance 6,000. increase 531-9020-431.22-00 Wastewater Treatment-FICA Tax 2,450. increase 531-9020-431.23-00 Wastewater Treatment-Retirement 1,600. increase 531-9020-431.23-01 Wastewater Treatment-Supplemental Retirement 800. decrease 531-9025-431.11-00 Distribution-Salaries & Wages 17,000. increase 531-9025-431.21-00 Distribution-Group Insurance 3,500. increase 531-9025-431.22-00 Distribution-FICA Tax 1,300. increase 531-9025-431.23-00 Distribution-Retirement 1,300. increase 531-9025-431.23-01 Distribution-Supplemental Retire. 5,500. decrease 531-9030-431.11-00 Collections-Salaries & Wages 10,000. decrease 531-9030-431.22-00 Collections-FICA Tax 1,500. decrease 531-9030-431.23-00 Collections-Retirement 2,000. decrease 531-9030-431.23-01 Collections-Supplemental Retire. 3,500. decrease 531-0000-340.20-01 Capacity Use Fees 59,660. increase 468 Public Utilities (Fund 531-HCDPU) Code 531-0000-350.00-00 Processing Fee-Returned Checks 1,000. increase 531-0000-340.30-02 Sewer Tap-On Fees 15,000. increase 531-0000-340.40-01 Reconnection Fees-Damages 5,000. increase 531-0000-340.40-00 Reconnection Fees 60,000. increase 531-0000-340.30-10 Sewer Fees 250,000. increase 531-0000-340.30-01 Sewer Fees-Capacity 342,000. increase 531-0000-340.20-10 Water Fees 200,000. increase 531-0000-340.20-05 Water Fees-Moore County 1,000. increase 531-0000-340.20-04 Water Fees-Holly Springs 10,000. increase 531-0000-340.20-02 Water Fees-Tap-On Fees 60,000. increase 531-0000-340.20-01 Water Fees-Capacity 78,000. increase 531-0000-340.10-02 Misc.-After Hours callout 30,000. increase 531-0000-340.10-01 Misc.-Account Transfer & Setup 16,000. increase 531-0000-351.00-00 Miscellaneous Revenue 22,200. increase 531-0000-351.31-01 Miscellaneous-Water 28,000. increase 531-0000-351.31-02 Miscellaneous-Sewer 33,600. increase 531-0000-351.31-03 Misc.-Communications Lease 11,800. increase 531-0000-351.31-05 Misc.-Linden 2,200. increase 531-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 65,000. increase 531-0000-356.30-00 Insurance Claim 5,960. increase 531-0000-351.31-08 Misc.-Erwin Sewer 65. increase 531-9030-431.43-16 Collections-Maint. & Repair Equip. 8,000. increase 531-9030-431.41-10 Collections-Utilities 10,000. increase 531-9030-431.30-22 Collections-Indirect Cost 14,806. increase 531-9025.431-41-10 Distribution-Utilities 100,000. increase 531-9025.431-30-22 Distribution-Indirect Cost 14,807. increase 531-9020-431.60-40 Wastewater Treatment- Lab Supplies 500. increase 531-9020-431.41-11 Wastewater Treatment- Telecommunications & Postage 2,800. increase 531-9020-431.41-10 Wastewater Treatment-Utilities 30,000. increase 531-9020-431.30-22 Wastewater Treatment- Indirect Cost 14,807. increase 531-9015-431.60-40 Water Treatment-Lab Supplies 8,000. increase 531-9015-431.43-16 Water Treatment-Maintenance & Repair Equipment 3,000. increase 531-9015-431.41-11 Water Treatment- Telecommunications & Postage 900. increase 531-9015-431.41-10 Water Treatment-Utilities 32,000. increase 531-9015-431.34-02 Water Treatment-Chemicals 60,000. increase 531-9015-431.30-22 Water Treatment-Indirect Cost 14,807. increase 531-9000-431.43-16 Admin/CSR/Meter-Maintenance & Repair Equipment 3,000. increase 531-9000-431.41-11 Admin/CSR/Meter- Telecommunications & Postage 6,000. increase 531-9000-431.41-10 Admin/CSR/Meter-Utilities 4,000. increase 531-9000-431.32-77 Admin/CSR/Meter-Credit Card Processing 30,000. increase 531-9000-431.30-22 Admin/CSR/Meter-Indirect Cost 14,807. increase 531-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 864,591. decrease 469 Solid Waste (Fund 580-Solid Waste) Code 580-6600-461.11-00 Salaries & Wages 18,000. increase 580-6600-461.12-00 Salaries & Wages, p.t. 2,500. increase 580-6600-461.21-00 Group Insurance Expense 6,500. increase 580-6600-461.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 2,200. increase 580-6600-461.23-00 Retirement 2,200. increase 580-6600-461.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 5,000. decrease 580-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 26,400. increase 470 Airport Site Prep II Capital Project (Fund 372-“CP0503”) Code 372-8360-465.60-57 Miscellaneous Expense 20. decrease 372-8360-465.45-01 Construction 20. increase 475 Water Treatment plant Expansion Project (Fund 569-“PU0705”) Code 569-9100-431.45-70 Interest During Construction 412,848. increase 569-9100-431.60-57 Miscellaneous Expense 403,848. decrease 569-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 9,000. increase 476 South Central Wastewater project (Fund 553-“PU014B”) Code 553-0000-361.40-00 Interest on Investments 60,000. increase 553-9100-431.45-70 Interest During Construction 60,000. increase 477 Hwy. 87 Sewer Improvements Project (Fund 555-“PU022B”) Code 555-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 9,703. increase 555-9100-431.46-01 Residual Equity 9,703. increase 478 Agricultural Center/Animal Control Capital Project (Fund 370-“CP0501”) Code 370-8301-465.45-80 Contingency 2,600. increase 370-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 2,600. increase 479 Planning Renovations Capital Project (Fund 381-“CP0703”) Code 381-8300-410.45-33 Materials & Supplies 41. increase 381-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 41. increase 480 Ft. Bragg NTA Housing W & WW Ext. Project (Fund 561-”PU0601”) Code 561-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments-Centura 50,000. increase 561-0000-361.40-00 Interest on Investments-Wachovia 6,241. decrease 561-9100-431.60-57 Miscellaneous Expense 6,241. decrease 561-9100-431.45-70 Interest During Construction 50,000. increase 481 Lafayette School/Hwy. 421 Sewer Ext. Project (Fund 565-“PU0701”) Code 565-9100-431.45-70 Interest During Construction 46,704. increase 565-9100-431.45-80 Contingency 33,804. decrease 565-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments-Centura 900. increase 565-0000-361.40-00 Interest on Investments-Wachovia 12,000. increase 482 Western Harnett Industrial Park Paving Project (Fund 387-“CP0707”) Code 387-8300-465.90-10 Interfund Transfer-General Fund 50,000. increase 387-0000-389.10-00 Interfund Transfer-General Fund 50,000. increase 483 Interfund Transfer (Fund 110-General) Code 110-8701-490.90-71 Interfund Transfer-WHIP Paving Project 50,000. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 50,000. increase 484 Erwin Wastewater Improvement Project (Fund 564-“PU0604”) Code 564-9100-431.45-70 Interest During Construction 9,730. increase 564-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 9,730. increase 485 Chatham County Transmission Project (Fund 566-“PU0702”) Code 566-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 1,500. increase 566-9100-431.60-57 Miscellaneous Expense 10,500. increase 566-9100-431.45-70 Interest During Construction 9,000. decrease 486 Airport Site Prep II Capital Project (Fund 372-“CP0503”) Code 372-8360-465.45-80 Contingency 2,447. increase 372-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 2,447. increase 488 Ft. Bragg Water Supply & WW Treatment Project (Fund 568-“PU0704”) Code 568-9100-431.45-80 Contingency 8,000. increase 568-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 8,000. increase 489 Transportation Facility Design Project (Fund 312-“CP0306”) Code 312-8300-410.60-57 Miscellaneous Expense 900. increase 312-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 900. increase 490 Runway & Parallel Ext. Project (Fund 377-“CP0603”) Code 377-8306-465.45-80 Contingency 1,200. increase 377-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 900. increase 377-0000-314.50-00 Sales Tax Refund 300. increase 491 Administrative Renovations Capital Project (Fund 380-“CP0702”) Code 380-8300-410.45-33 Materials & Supplies 1,000. increase 380-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 1,000. increase 492 East Central Water Improvements Projects (Fund 567-“PU0703”) Code 567-9100-431.45-70 Interest During Construction 600. increase 567-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 600. increase 494 Harnett/Fuquay WW Project (Fund 551-“PU012B”) Code 551-0000-314.50-00 Sales Tax Refunds 61,568. increase 551-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments-Centura 90,589. increase 551-0000-361.40-00 Interest on Investments-Wachovia 5,089. increase 551-9100-431.45-80 Contingency 157,246. increase 495 Cape Fear River Trail Project (Fund 384-“CP0705”) Code 384-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 950. increase 384-8300-465.34-80 Contingency 950. increase 496 Harnett Regional Jetport Project (Fund 383-“CP0704”) Code 383-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments 1,900. increase 383-8360-465.45-80 Contingency 1,900. increase 498 Airport Runway & Parallel Ext. Project (Fund 377-“CP0603”) Code 377-8306-465.90-10 Interfund Transfer-General Fund 300,000. increase 377-0000-389.10-00 Interfund Transfer-General Fund 300,000. increase 499 Interfund Transfer (Fund 110-General) Code 110-8701-490.90-13 Interfund Transfer-Airport Runway & Parallel Ext. Project 300,000. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 300,000. increase 3. Tax refunds (Attachment 1) 4. Authorization for Emergency Management to submit an application for a 2007 Emergency Management Performance Grant. This is a federal grant administered by the State that is available to local governments to assist in the cost of developing and maintaining a comprehensive emergency management program. 5. Waiver of landfill fees for the Cornerstone Project Group associated with the demolition of the home of Graham and Mary Stone. The amount of the waived fees is $797.40. Informal comments were provided by the following citizens: - Michael Brown, 5898 Old Hwy. 421, discussed the need for a new Boone Trail School facility. - Gary Ross, Forest Ridge Subdivision, expressed his concerns regarding issue associated with Forest Ridge Subdivision. - Frank Taylor, Erwin, asked for assistance regarding the upkeep on Leanna Lane and the problem of standing water in the Riverside community. - Mary Ann Stinson, Forest Ridge Subdivision, expressed her concerns regarding issues associated with Forest Ridge Subdivision. - Elizabeth Crudup, Dunn, encouraged the Board to make an appointment to the Historic Properties Commission. Commissioner McNeill moved for the appointments listed below. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Historic Properties Commission Beatrice B. Hill for a 3-year term to expire 1-31-2010 Nominated by Commissioner House Harnett County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Pam Little and Alice Price for 2-year terms to expire 5-31-2009 Nominated by Vice Chairman Hill Transportation Advisory Board Lisa Guy for a term to expire 12-31-07 Nominated by Commissioner McNeill Sue Zislis and Rebecca Bringolf, Harnett County citizens, presented ways to improve and expand recycling efforts in Harnett County of items such as plastic, office paper, cardboard, glass, magazines and fabric. Neil Emory, County Manager, presented a brief overview of the proposed Harnett County Budget for FY 2007-08. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing regarding the proposed Budget and opened the meeting for comments from the public. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. The proposed Budget will be considered for adoption at a meeting in June. Lee Anne Nance, Economic Development Director, requested the Board to take formal action to match the Governor’s award to Boon Edam Tomsed Corporation. In September of 2005, Governor Mike Easley awarded Tomsed of Lillington a One North Carolina Fund grant in the amount of $60,000. The grant was awarded to assist the company with an expansion and to keep the company from relocating to Utah or California after it was acquired by Boon Edam, a large European corporation. The local government receiving One North Carolina Funds is required to match the grant. The proposed economic incentive package would include a monetary incentive ($24,461 from the County plus $18,637 from the Town of Lillington) to be paid to Boon Edam Tomsed in the form of a refund of County ad valorem taxes based upon the company’s investment in machinery and equipment to be newly listed for Harnett County taxes and real property improvements made to their production facility located at 402 McKinney Parkway in Lillington. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and opened the meeting for comments from the public. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. The Board will consider a resolution regarding the matter at the next Board of Commissioners meeting. Ms. Nance presented a proposed economic incentive agreement between the County and Central Carolina Tire and Disposal. The proposed incentive package will include a monetary incentive to be paid to Central Carolina Tire and Disposal, in the form of a refund of County ad valorem taxes based upon the company’s investment in machinery and equipment to be newly listed for Harnett County taxes. The tire recycling company is investing $2.5 million in construction and equipment in order to expand present capabilities. Central Carolina Tire will also bring 22 new jobs to Western Harnett County. Central Carolina Tire specializes in recycling and they grind the rubber into smaller pieces, creating “crumb rubber,” which other companies use to produce highway asphalt products, septic tank drain fields, carpeting materials, athletic fields, playground mulch, welcome and even fuel. 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. The Board will consider a resolution regarding the incentive appropriation and agreement at a meeting in June. Ms. Nance presented a proposed economic incentive agreement between the County and Edwards Brothers, Inc. The proposed economic incentive package will include a monetary incentive to be paid to Edwards Brothers in the form of a refund of County ad valorem taxes based upon the company’s investments in machinery and equipment to be newly listed for Harnett County taxes. Edwards Brothers manufactures short and medium run books and journals. They will invest $10 million in new machinery and a new building and will also bring 30 to 40 new jobs to Lillington. The new jobs will be in pre-press, printing, binding, and shipping, as well as in other areas of the company. The average pay will be $16-17 per hour. 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. The Board will consider a resolution regarding the incentive appropriation and agreement at a meeting in June. Ms. Nance Ms. Nance presented a proposed economic incentive agreement between the County and Kidde Fire Fighting. The proposed economic incentive package will include a monetary incentive to be paid to Kidde Fire Fighting in the form of a refund of county ad valorem taxes based upon the company’s investment in machinery and equipment to be newly listed for Harnett County taxes. Kidde Fire Fighting is investing $3 million equipment in order to expand present capabilities. They manufacture a complete line of Portable, Rechargeable Fire Extinguishers and Hose Bridging components. 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. The Board will consider a resolution regarding the incentive appropriation and agreement at a meeting in June. John Earwood, Bond Council for Edward Brothers, Inc. noted that Edwards Brothers is pursuing the issuance of bonds to support the expansion and equipping of their Lillington facility. This process requires the Board to conduct a public hearing followed by consideration of a resolution approving the project in principle. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing 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 a resolution “Approval in Principle of Industrial Project for Edwards Brothers, Inc., and the Financing Thereof With Industrial Development Revenue Bonds in the Principal Amount of Up to $10,000,000.” Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 2) Christi Barthelme, Planner, presented a zoning change request from the Planning Department, from Industrial to RA-30 Zoning District, SR 1902-John Street (US 301N), Averasboro Township, 6.56 acres. The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing 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 zoning change from Industrial to RA-30 Zoning District as presented. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Ms. Barthelme presented a proposed resolution adopting a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article XIII, Review and Decision making Boards. The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed text amendment. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and opened the meeting for comments from the public. General comments were received from Mary Ann Stinson, Forest Ridge Subdivision. There being no further comments, Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Andrews moved to adopt the resolution as presented. Commissioner House seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 3) Ms. Barthelme presented a proposed resolution adopting a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Article VI, Zoning Districts and Regulations. The planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed text amendment. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing 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 4) Ms. Barthelme presented “An Ordinance Allowing a Sixty-Day Moratorium on All Development Approvals for Property Located Within the Area Designated for Zoning in the Stewarts’s Creek Township of Harnett County, North Carolina”. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and opened the meeting for comments from the public. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Andrews moved to adopt the ordinance to establish a sixty-day temporary moratorium as presented. Commissioner House seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 5) Departmental reports were filed with the Board from the Health Department, Planning Department, Animal Control, and Finance Department (Attachment 6) Mr. Emory presented for the Board’s consideration a request from Harnett County Schools to amend its balances of several existing COPS projects which have been completed as noted in attachment. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the request. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 7) Vice Chairman Hill moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purpose: To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in Harnett County. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318,11 (a) (4). Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner McNeill moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 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, May 21, 2007, adjourned at 9:30 p.m. _______________________________ Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman _______________________________ Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board Attachment 1. Attachment 2. Attachment 3. Attachment 4. Attachment 5. Attachment 6.