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Home My WebLink About051506m (2) HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting May 15, 2006 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 15, 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 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 McNeill led the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve the agenda as published with the addition to the consent agenda of 2 budget amendments, resolutions authorizing Boone Trail Emergency Services financing, 1 additional tax refund, and county attorney report on litigation. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Upon motion by Commissioner Titchener and seconded by Commissioner Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda: 1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, May 1, 2006 Special Meeting, May 10, 2006 (budget work session) Special Meeting, May 11, 2006 (budget work session) 2. Budget amendments: 473 Library (Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-334.81-05 Gates-Staying Connected 26,077. increase 110-8100-450.74-74 Capital Outlay 26,077. increase 476 Public Utilities-Davis Tract Project (Fund 562-PU0602) Code 562-0000-361.10-00 Centura-Interest on Investments 300. increase 562-0000-361.70-01 Interest on Loan Proceeds 3,266. increase 562-9100-431.45-80 Contingency 3,566. increase 482 Solid Waste (Fund 580-Solid Waste) Code 580-0000-341.10-00 Landfill Tipping Fees 40,000. increase 580-6600-461.43-16 maintenance & Repair-Equipment 40,000. increase 483 Emergency Services (Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-331.53-01 Emer. Serv.-Emer. Man. Grant 21,028. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance 21,028. decrease 484 EMS (Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-356.54-01 Reimbursement-Katrina Assistance 787. increase 110-5400-420.11-00 Salaries & Wages 787. increase 488 Public Utilities (Fund 531-HCDPU) Code 531-9000-431.12-00 Salaries & Wages p.t. 8,000. increase 531-9000-431.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 612. increase 531-9000-431.26-08 Worker’s Compensation 120. increase 531-9000-431.74-73 Capital Outlay-other improvements 8,732. decrease 491 Airport Old Stage Road Capital Project (Fund 367-“CP0305”) Code 367-8360-465.45-80 Contingency 6,285. decrease 367-8360-465.45-20 Legal & Administrative 9,936. decrease 367-8360-465.45-74 Capital Outlay 17,441. increase 367-0000-314.50-00 Sales Tax 1,220. increase 492 Governor’s Highway Safety (Fund 110-General) Code 110-5107-420.60-33 Materials & Supplies 18,500. increase 110-5107-420.74-74 Capital Outlay 18,500. decrease 493 Agriculture Center/Animal Control Capital Project (Fund 370-“CP0501”) Code 370-8302-420.45-80 Contingency 209. decrease 370-8301-465.45-30 Technical 391. decrease 370-8301-465.45-33 Materials & Supplies 600. increase 495 Retired Senior Volunteer Program (Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-353.15-00 Contributions & Donations-RSVP 1,200. increase 110-7510-441.32-13 RSVP Special Projects 1,200. increase 496 Special Districts (Fund 242-Special Districts) Code 242-8001-420.82-10 Current-Special School District 22,000. increase 242-8001-420.82-10 Delinquent-Special School Dist. 1,520. increase 242-8002-420.82-10 Current-Anderson Creek 32,000. increase 242-8002-420.82-20 Delinquent-Anderson Creek 3,316. increase 242-8004-420.82-10 Current-Averasboro 15,000. increase 242-8004-420.82-20 Delinquent-Averasboro 972. increase 242-8005-420.82-10 Current-Benhaven 20,000. increase 242-8005-420.82-20 Delinquent-Benhaven 50. increase 242-8007-420.82-10 Current-Black River 22,500. increase 242-8007-420.82-20 Delinquent-Black River 1,500. decrease 242-8008-420.82-10 Current-Boone Trail 23,000. increase 242-8008-420.82-20 Delinquent-Boone Trail 1,900. increase 242-8009-420.82-10 Current-Buies Creek 17,500. increase 242-8009-420.82-20 Delinquent-Buies Creek 2,500. increase 242-8011-420.82-10 Current-Cypress Creek 5,300. increase 242-8011-420.82-20 Delinquent-Cypress Creek 725. increase 242-8013-420.82-10 Current-Erwin 12,500. increase 242-8013-420.82-20 Delinquent-Erwin 5,500. increase 242-8014-420.82-10 Current-Flat Branch 11,000. increase 242-8014-420.82-20 Delinquent-Flat Branch 350. increase 242-8015-420.82-10 Current-Flatwoods 9,500. increase 242-8015-420.20-20 Delinquent-Flatwoods 400. decrease 242-8016-420.82-10 Current-Coats Grove 25,000. increase 242-8016-420.82-20 Delinquent-Coats Grove 3,650. increase 242-8017-420.82-10 Current-Northwest Harnett 20,000. increase 242-8017-420.82-20 Delinquent-Northwest Harnett 750. decrease 242-8019-420.82-10 Current-Spout Springs 30,000. increase 242-8019-420.82-20 Delinquent-Spout Springs 50. increase 242-8020-420.82-10 Current-Summerville 10,000. increase 242-8020-420.82-20 Delinquent-Summerville 6,000. increase 242-8022-420.82-10 Current-Crains Creek 15,000. increase 242-8022-420.82-20 Delinquent-Crains Creek 850. increase 242-8023-420.82-10 Current-Bunnlevel 10,000. increase 242-8023-420.82-20 Delinquent-Bunnlevel 1,850. increase 242-0000-311.10-00 Ad Valorem-Current 300,300. increase 242-0000-311.20-00 Ad-Valorem-Delinquent 26,583. increase 497 Economic Development (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7100-465.32-17 HFTC 48,728. increase 110-0000-311.10-00 Current Years Taxes 48,728. increase 500 Public Utilities (Fund 531-HCDPU) Code 531-9000-431.74-74 Capital Outlay Equipment 12,974. increase 531-0000-356.30-00 Insurance Reimbursement 12,974. increase 3. Tax refunds and releases (Attachment 1) In addition, the Baord authorized a refund to Shelia Avery for interest paid on tax bill #707960000 dated 08/01/1997. 4. Authorization for Emergency Services to apply for a 2006 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. Financial Advisory Agreement with First Southwest Company which will enable First Southwest to advise the County regarding the issuance and sale of certain evidences of indebtedness or debt obligations that may be authorized and issued during the period of this agreement. The term of the agreement is for 5 years and will be automatically renewed for one additional year period on the anniversary date and thereafter will be automatically renewed on each anniversary date for successive one year periods. Either party may notify the other party in writing at least 30 days in advance of the applicable anniversary date that this Agreement will not be renewed. 6. Authorization to waive landfill fees for World Changers 2006 projects. The World Changers program hopes to complete 30 projects this year in Harnett County. 7. Quit Claim Deed of any Interest of Harnett County Library Office Building Located on Washington Street in Coats (old Coats Medical Center facility). This is requested so the property may be sold. Potential interest of Harnett County would be disputed, and the other six charities in the same position have already manifested consent to transfer any potential interest they may have. Title insurance company is requiring quitclaim of interest to clear any perceived cloud on title. 8. Authorization for Crains Creek Volunteer Fire Department to receive an ambulance that Harnett County acquired from Angier Rescue Squad, 1994 Ford Van, VIN #1FDKE30M3RHB07570. The ambulance has not been put into service by the County due to the age of the vehicle and liability. Crains Creek Volunteer Fire Department will use the vehicle as an equipment air truck. 9. Third Contract and Agreement Extension with Republic Services of North Carolina, LLC, d/b/a Republic Waste Services for certain garbage and solid waste collection and transport services in Harnett County for a period of five additional one year terms. 10. Three resolutions authorizing Boone Trail Emergency Services to finance a new fire truck, an ambulance, and new building projects. (Attachment 2) 11. County Attorney’s report on litigation (Attachment 3) The following citizens spoke during the informal comment portion of the meeting: - Jerry Morris expressed concerns with Public Utilities. - W. N. Porter asked for an update on secondary road concerns. - James McCormick expressed concerns with Benhaven Fire Department’s budget request. Mark Locklear, Senior Planner, presented a zoning change request for Daniel & Janet Maynard, from Commercial Zoning District to RA-20 R, 1.27 acres, SR 2064-Anderson Creek School Road, Anderson Creek Township. The Planning Board recommended approval of the requested rezoning. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing regarding 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 a resolution of plan consistency and to approve the proposed rezoning request. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 4) Mark Locklear, Senior Planner, presented a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Outdoor Advertising Signs. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for comments from the public. Warren Stancil, Interstate Sign Company, thanked the commissioners and staff for allowing input from the sign companies. Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt a resolution amending the Harnett County Zoning Ordinance Text. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The changes will be effective May 18, 2006. Until then the moratorium on sign permits is still in effect. (Attachment 5) Neil Emory, County Manager, presented a proposed resolution which will authorize an installment purchase contract and the County’s application to the local Government Commission for the capital costs associated with acquiring a water and sewer system from the Town of Erwin. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing regarding the matter and opened the meeting for comments from the public. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Titchener moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 6) Neil Emory, Budget Officer, noted that the recommended FY 2006-07 Harnett County Budget was presented on May 1 and will remain available for public inspection until the Budget is adopted. The Board of Commissioners will have work sessions and hope to adopt the Budget Ordinance on June 5. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing regarding the recommended FY 2006-07 Budget and opened the meeting for comments from the public. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Departmental reports were filed with the Board from Veterans Service and Finance Office (Attachment 7) In the County Manager’s report, Mr. Emory gave an update on award of recreation grants and the County’s ownership of Dunn-Erwin Rail Trail. He also gave an update on Medicaid relief efforts. There being no further business, Vice Chairman Hill moved to adjourn. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners regular meeting, May 15, 2006 adjourned at 7:35 p.m. _____________________________ ______________________________ Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board