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Home My WebLink About01041992 - -- -- 44 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 4, 1992 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, January 4, 1993, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, Lillington, North Carolina, with the following members present: Dan B. Andrews, Joseph T. Bowden, Beatrice Bailey Hill, Walt Titchener, and Chairman H. L. Sorrell, Jr. presiding. Others present were Tony Wilder, Interim County Manager; Dwight w. Snow, County Attorney; Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer; and Kay S. Blanchard, Recording Secretary. I Chairman Sorrell called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and Commissioner Bowden offered the invocation. RESOLUTION OF Commissioner Hill moved for adoption of a resolution of appreciation APPRECIATION TO for Dallas H. Pope, retiring County Manager. Commissioner Andrews DALLAS H POPE ON seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The HIS RETliEMENT resolution is copied in full at the end of these minutes as Attachment 1. Chairman Sorrell presented the resolution and a plaque to Mr. Pope, recognizing him for his contributions made to Harnett County. Faye Mitchell, One-On-One Program Coordinator, presented Mr. Pope a certificate of presidents, recognizing Juvenile Justice Volunteerism in Harnett County through Volunteers in Prevention Probation and Prisons, Inc. Jack Bryan, Social Services Director, presented to the Social Services Fraud Investigation Unit, an award certificate from the North Carolina Department of Human Resources, for work in meeting the Division's goal of increased collections of intentional program violation claims in the Food Stamp Program during SFY 1991-1992. INFORMAL COMMENTS Commissioner Bowden made a motion to move the agenda item concerning PERIOD CHANGED period for informal comments up on the agenda and to change the allotted time to 3 minutes. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. Upon motion made by Commissioner Bowden and seconded by Commissioner Hill, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following items from CONSENT AGENDA the Consent Agenda: I - MINUTES: Regular Meeting, December 21, 1992 Special Meeting, December 22, 1992 - BUDGET AMENDMENT: Industrial Development Code 10-7250-069 Industrial Development $2,010. increase Revenue: 10-3990-000 Fund Balance Appropriated 2,010. increase - APPOINTMENT: Cindy Milton, Lillington, to Harnett Youth Planning Board, to serve ex officio replacing Jane Smith INFORMAL COMMENTS Informal comments were provided by the following citizens: 1. Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Elliott - concerns with Solid Waste availability fee 2. Mr. Floyd Hein - concerns with dry water taps Ray Stone, Highway Maintenance Engineer, North Carolina Department of DOT Transportation, appeared before the Board to discuss road matters and situations in Harnett County. BRIEFING ON SOCIAL Terry Abney, Chairman, Department of Social Services Boa:-d, brie~ed SERVICES FACILITIES the Board of Commissioners concerning Harnett County Socl.al SerVl.ces facilities. Tom Meece, Industrial Development Director, briefed the Board on County Industrial Development operations. Jerry Blanchard, Transportation Director, presented for the Board's GRANT APPLICATION consideration a grant application for operating assistance from the I FOR OPERATING ASSIS. Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (EDTAP) and FOR TRANSPORTATION Medicaid Transportation Assistance Program (MTAP) for FY 1992-93. PROGRAM Commissioner Titchener moved for approval of the application. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. John M. Phelps, II, Public Utilities Attorney, presented for the RESOLUTION AWARDING Board's consideration a Resolution Awarding Contracts - Water CONTRACTS-SE W & S Facilities Project (Southeast Water and Sewer District of Harnett County). Commissioner Andrews moved for adoption of the resolution. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with the following vote: Ayes: 4, Noes: 1, Absent:? The resolution is copied in full at the end of these ml.nutes as Attachment 2. ------- -"-')~lI'~;:"'/i,OO:"'~'j .1~',''';' l!f:..;;."'';,fj!i';,;"''i',1.V;>" -~---~-~ - - - -----"-~~~~ 45 Commissioner Titchener moved that the agenda item regarding Resolution Appointing Interim County Manager be considered after executive session. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. REPORTS Reports were filed with the Board from the Tax Department, Veterans Affairs, Fire Marshal's Office, and Industrial Development. I TAX REFUNDS Bobby Wicker, Tax Administrator, presented the following requests for tax refunds: 1. William F. & Wanda Duncan, Angier (1987) $176.00 (1988) 131. 20 (1989) 147.20 (1990) 137.60 (1991) 137.60 2. . Lynn Marie Barnes, Angier (1992) 5.98 3. Halford H. Coleman, Erwin (1990) 7.80 (1991) 7.80 (1992) 9.95 4. Hammerstone Lawn Care, Lillington (1990) 6.35 (1991) 7.16 5. Stephen E. & Judy Johnson, Erwin (1992) 37.50 6. Glenda S. Norris, Dunn (1992) 37.50 7 . Jerry Ray Bayles, Erwin (1992) 112.50 Commissioner Andrews moved for the approval of the above listed tax refund requests. Commissioner Bowden seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Hill moved that the Board go into executive session to discuss personnel matters. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. I Commissioner Titchener moved that the Board come out of executive session. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. RESOLUTION Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney, presented for the Board's APPOINTING TONY consideration a resolution appointing Tony Wilder Interim County WILDER INTERIM Manager. Commissioner Bowden moved for adoption of the resolution. COUNTY MANAGER Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The resolution is copied in full at the end of these minutes as Attachment 3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF Chairman Sorrell announced that the Board of Commissioners had SELECTION OF NEW unanimously selected Neil Emory as the new County Manager effective COUNTY MANAGER February 1, 1993. There being no further business, Commissioner Bowden moved that the ADJOURNMENT Harnett County Board of Commissioners' regular meeting, January 4, 1993, adjourn. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m. d~L "H. L. Sorrell, Jr'/ Chairman s. ~o~~.~ ----K~. ~ - tSi ~ I Kay S. lanchard, Secretary 46 At tachment 1. STATE OF NORTH C.~OLINA I COUNTY OF HARNETT RESOLUTION THAT WHEREAS, Dallas H. Pope was born in Harnett County, was reared in Harnett County, is a product of the public schools of Harnett County, and went from Harnett County to serve in many important capacities in defense of our country; and WHEREAS, Dallas H. Pope returned to Harnett County more than ten years ago after completing a distinguished career in the United States Air Force where he attained the rank of Colonel; and WHEREAS, after his return to Harnett County, Dallas H. Pope continued to contribute to the strength of this nation on the local level by serving in numerous capacities, including as Manager for the Town of Lil1ington from February 26, 1981, until December 31, 1985; and WHEREAS. on January 1, 1986, Dallas H. Pope became Assistant County Manager for Harnett County; and WHEREAS, on July 7, 1986, Dallas H. Pope was named Interim County Manager of Harnett County, and served in such capacity from that time until August 4, 1986, on which date he was named Harnett County Manager; and WHEREAS, from August 4, 1986, until December 31, 1992, Dallas H. Pope served as -Harnett County Manager; and WHEREAS. during all of his service to his country, his community, and his county, Dallas H. Pope has served with dignity and distinction and has provided uniquely capable, I imaginative, and innovative leadership; and WHEREAS, Dallas H. Pope has at all times proven himself to be a person of integrity and character who has done his duty without being swayed by personal friendship or political influence; and WHEREAS, Dallas H. Pope has provided expertise, guidance, and leadership that have fostered progressive strides for Harnett County, including computerization of various county departments and functions, establishment of the land records office and initiation of tax mapping for the county, modernization of the county tax department, initiation of zoning within the county, establishment of the county consolidated transportation program, securing recognition for environmentally sound management of the county's solid waste disposal operation, implementation of fire prevention code inspections and establishment of the county Fire Marshal's office, and many other 3ccomplishments, all of which will enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of our county and their quality of life for generations to come. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. MEETING IN SESSION ON JANUARY 4, 1993, that Dallas H. Pope shall be and he is hereby commended for his long and valuable service to the public and his contributions to Harnett County as above set forth, that the appreciation of this board for such service and contributions shall be and the same is hereby expressed to Dallas H. Pope, that a copy of this resolution shall be provide~ to the media, and that a copy hereof shall be placed among the minutes of this meeting to be thereby maintained for posterity. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS H. L. Sorrell, Jr., Chairman ATTEST: I ------------------ -:--;~~--~-------------'-----'p-~ ""!,>f',ilI'f."""''i.''';~'!' - - 47 Attachment 2. llBSOLlrlIOR AWARDIRG CORTRACTS WATER FACILITIES PROJECT (SOlrlBBAST WATER ARD SBWBR DISTRICT OF BARRETT COURTY) I THAT WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett sitting as the governing body of Southeast Water and Sewer District of Harnett County (the "Board") has previously implemented a project providing for the construction and installation of water distribution facilities in Southeast Water and Sewer District of Harnett County (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to authorization granted by the Farmers Home Administration, (the agency principally financing the Project) , construction contracts for the project were advertised in accordance with the General Statutes of North Carolina and formal bids were received and read aloud on December 15, 1992; and WHEREAS, nine bids were submitted for Contract No. 1 of the Project, six bids were submitted for Contract No. 2 of the Project and seven bids were submitted for Contract No. 3 of the Project; and WHEREAS, the Board has received at this meeting a Certified Tabulation of Bids Received, together with a Discussion of Bids, as prepared by Marziano & Minier, P.A., Engineers, which sets forth I the results of the bids opened on December 15, 1992; and WHEREAS, the Engineers' Discussion of Bids has recommended award of the referenced contracts to the lowest responsible bidders which have presented legally sufficient bids based on acceptance of the proposals that will result in the best pricing available with respect to the Project; and WHEREAS, the Board considers it in the best interest of the Southeast Water and Sewer District of Harnett County (the "District" ) to proceed with acceptance of the lowest contract proposals recommended by the Engineers, subject to final approval by the Farmers Home Administration, and desires to make provisions for the execution of contract documents with respect thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board sitting as the governing body of the District that: 1- Subject to the condition herein below set forth, Contract No. 1 of the Project shall be and the same hereby is awarded to: C.R. Jackson, Inc. 100 Independence Blvd. Columbia, South Carolina 29202 for the Unit Price of $1,121,176.20, subject to adjustment as I provided by the contract documents. 2. Subject to the condition hereinbelow set forth, Contract No. 2 of the project shall be and the same hereby is awarded to: T.A. Loving Co. Post Office Box 919 Goldsboro, North Carolina 27533 for the Unit Price of $806,262.50, subject to adjustment as provided by the contract documents. 3. Subject to the condition hereinbelow set forth, Contract No. 3 of the project shall be and the same hereby is awarded to: 48 Hendrix-Barnhill Company, Inc. Post Office Box 1904 Greenville, North Carolina 27835 for the Unit Price of $663,976.00, subject to adjustment as provided by the contract documents. 4. The awards hereinabove made are subject to the approval thereof by the Farmers Home Administration. 5. The appropriate representatives of the District are I hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the preparation of the necessary contract documents associated with the Project. 6. After the approval as stated above has been obtained and the contract documents are complete and in an acceptable form, the Chairman of the Board sitting as the governing body of the District and the Clerk to the Board and of the District are hereby authorized and directed to execute the contract documents pertaining to the hereinmade contract awards. 7. Upon completion of the proper execution of said contract documents, and upon the further authorization by the Farmers Home Administration, the County Manager or Interim County Manager, whichever the case may be, is hereby authorized to issue Notices to Proceed so as to cause construction of the Project to commence. 8. The County Manager or Interim County Manager, whichever the case may be, is hereby authorized to execute such other documents and take such actions as are necessary to implement the directions of this Resolution. Duly adopted this 4th day of January, 1993, upon motion made I by Commissioner Andre,,,s seconded by Commissioner , Bowden and adopted by the following vote: Ayes 4 Noes 1 Absent 0 Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett sitting as the governing body of Southeast Water and Sewer District of Harnett County BY',;(~~/ Chairman of the Board Attest~ ~ '-- '\ " (.~' --1 \~ (j~~ ,L, \l Vanessa W. Young, c;trk to the Board and of th District I ---- -- - -~--"---'--'-'-- 49 Attachment 3. I RESOLUTION APPOIII'1'ING III'1'OIM COmrry MANAGER "ORAS, because of the retirement of Dallas H. Pope, effective January 1, 1993, the position of Harnett County Manager is now vacant; and "ORAS, for a period of time prior to Mr. Pope's retirement william A. (Tony) Wilder served as Assistant County Manager; and "OBAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners (hereinafter the "Board") finds it necessary to appoint an Interim County Manager in order to promote the continued orderly and efficient administration of County affairs; and "ERRAS, North Carolina General statute S153A-84 provides that when the position of County Manager is vacant, the Board shall designate a qualified person to exercise the powers and perform the duties of County Manager until the vacancy is filled; and "ERRAS, the Board finds that William A. (Tony) Wilder should be appointed as Interim County Manager and be vested with the powers and duties of County Manager as set out in North Carolina General statute S153A-82 until such time that the Board shall fill the vacancy of County Manager. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT: 1. Pursuant to the provisions of N.C. General statute S153A- 84, William A. (Tony) Wilder is hereby appointed as Interim County Manager for Harnett County. 2. As Interim County Manager, William A. (Tony) Wilder is authorized and empowered to act on behalf of the County which includes those powers and duties set out in N.C. General statute Sl53A-82. I 3. All matters and things heretofore done, performed or acted upon by Mr. Wilder on behalf of the County while serving as Assistant County Manager are hereby ratified and authorized. 4. Upon appointment of a County Manager by the Harnett county Board of Commissioners, William A. (Tony) Wilder will assume duties as Assistant County Manager. Duly adopted this the 4th day of January, 1993. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: #k~ / H.L. Sorll, Chairman ~T?ST: -"'I! '~ )','--'Vu--.;;...-Q.'_ 1...,1..< . I.- CM ,v- ' Vanessa W. Young, q erk j Seal of the County of Harnett - I