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Home My WebLink About112105m HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting November 21, 2005 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met Monday, November 21, 2005, in regular session 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 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 invocation. Commissioner Andrews moved to approve the agenda as published with the following additions to the consent agenda: - budget amendment - contract for Criminal Justice Grant - resolution regarding influenza vaccine supply Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Upon motion by Commissioner McNeill and seconded by Vice Chairman Hill, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda: 1. Minutes: Special Meeting (work session), November 4, 2005 Regular Meeting, November 7, 2005 Special Meeting (work session), November 18, 2005 2. Budget amendments: 170 Transportation Facility Design Project (Fund 312 – “CP0306”) Code 312-8300-410.45-80 Contingency 2,808. decrease 312-8300-410.60-57 Miscellaneous 2,808. increase 171 Hwy. 87 Sewer Improvements Projects (Fund 555-“PU022B”) Code 555-9100-431.45-80 Contingency 225,581. decrease 555-9100-431.60-57 Miscellaneous 225,581. increase 172 Fort Bragg NTA Housing Water & Wastewater Extension Project (Fund 561-“PU0601”) Code 561-9100-431.45-80 Contingency 74,275. decrease 561-9100-431.60-57 Miscellaneous 74,275. increase 176 Various (Fund 110-General) Code 110-5300-420.30-04 Professional Services 2,500. increase 110-5300-420.41-11 Telephone & Postage 640. increase 110-5400-420.41-11 Telephone & Postage 1,439. increase 110-5401-420.41-11 Telephone & Postage 617. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 5,196. increase 189 Agricultural Center/Animal Control Capital Project (Fund 370-“CP0501”) Code 370-8302-420-45-01 Animal Control-Construction 8,528. increase 370-8301-420.45-01 Agricultural Center-Construction 5,052. increase 370-8302-420.45-80 Animal Control-Contingency 8,528. decrease 370-8301-420.45-80 Agricultural Center-Contingency 5,052. decrease 3. Tax refunds and releases (Attachment 1) 4. Resolution to add Bullard Road to state system (Attachment 2) 5. Revised Road Sign Installation and Maintenance Contract with Rickey Smith and Jerry Morris, doing business as Roadside Services. The last price increase was August, 2000. The new contract reflects an increase of $5.00 per newly installed sign, and $3.00 increase on all other repairs. This contract shall automatically renew each year on the contract anniversary date. 6. Change orders for Agriculture Center and Animal Control facility projects: Agriculture facility - $1,171.00 exhaust fans motor change for different phase power - $3,880.23 overhead lighting for lobby Animal Control facility - $1,369.70 garage door power - $420.00 remote controls for power and 4 openers - $5,467.46 chain link fence addition to runs - $1,000 paint existing walls 7. Resolution approving an amendment to Installment Purchase Contract regarding distribution of Harnett County Schools Certificate of Participation (COPS) funds (Attachment 3) 8. Contract with the North Carolina Department of Correction for a Criminal Justice Partnership Program Grant in the amount of $92,930.00. 9. Resolution regarding influenza vaccine supply (Attachment 4) Informal comments were provided by the following citizens: - Linwood Turner, Linden, and Jerry Morris, Bunnlevel, expressed concerns with Public Utilities charging for dry taps. - Ray Womble, Lillington and Glen Johnson, Buies Creek, provided comments regarding the Good Hope Hospital issue. Commissioner Titchener moved for the appointments listed below. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Harnett County Council for Women Melody Lee Sprague for a 3-year term to expire 11/30/08 nominated by Commissioner Andrews Social Services Board Dan B. Andrews for a 3-year term to expire 12/02/08 nominated by Vice Chairman Hill CCCC Harnett County Campus Advisory Committee Lee Anne Nance for a 3-year term to expire 12/31/08 Harnett County Planning Board Ronald Thomas re-appointed for a 3-year term to expire 12/31/08 nominated by Commissioner Andrews Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority James M. McCormick and Robert G. Salmon for 4-year terms to expire 12/31/09 nominated by Commissioner McNeill Averasboro Township Tourism Development Authority Billy Tart and Ricky Johnson for 1-year terms to expire 12/31/06 with Billy Tart appointed Chairman. (Resolution – Attachment 5) Pat Godwin, President and CEO of Godwin Manufacturing, Dunn, addressed the Board regarding the Good Hope Hospital issue. Ralph Thurman, Transportation Manager, noted that as part of the 2006-2007 grant application process for the Community Transportation Program, a public hearing must be held to allow input from residents. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing and opened the meeting for comments regarding the Community Transportation Program in Harnett County. No comments were offered and Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Mark Locklear, Senior Planner, presented a zoning change request for Kay Choosakul, from RA-20M to Commercial Zoning District, 4.69 acres located on Hwy. 87 in Barbecue Township. The Planning Board recommended denial of the request. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for comments from the public. Comments in favor of the zoning change were provided by citizens listed below. No comments were made against the request. 1. Kay Coosakul, applicant 2. Thomas Erwin, Micro Tower Road 3. Larry Smith, Spring Lake 4. Frances Gardicin , Mr. Coosakul’s tax accountant 5. Anthony Forthy, US Airforce 6. Steve Bond, Rabbit Run Lane 7. Garrett Hester, Hwy. 24 8. Dr. Marvin Lewis, 142 Forest 9. Randy Jones, 1106 Johnsonville Road 10. Renee Hutsel 11. Joseph Brewer, Elizabethtown and Myrtle Beach There being no further comments, Chairman Byrd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the zoning change request from RA-20M to Commercial as requested. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mark Locklear, Senior Planner, presented a zoning change request for BNS Development, from RA-20R to Commercial Zoning District, 2.66 acres located on SR 1201-Ponderosa Road in Johnsonville Township. The Planning Board recommended approval of the request. 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 Titchener moved to approve the zoning change request from RA-20R to Commercial as requested. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Steve Ward, Assistant Director, Public Utilities, presented for the Board’s consideration a proposed ordinance to implement a Fats, Oil, and Grease Program. Commissioner McNeill moved to adopt the Oil and Grease Control Ordinance with fees to be considered in the 2006-2007 County Budget. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Departmental reports were filed with the Board from Animal Control, Health Department, and Finance Office (Attachment 6). Mr. Emory noted that the Veteran’s Council has requested Board approval to place a metal silhouette of a kneeling soldier in Harnett County Veterans Park. The silhouette would be secured in the ground with concrete. There being no further business, Vice Chairman Hill moved to adjourn. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners regular meeting, November 21, 2005, adjourned at 8:30 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.