050613mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
May 6, 2013
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 6, 2013, in
the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street,
Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Jim Burgin, Chaimian
Beatrice B. Hill, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
C. Gordon Springle, Commissioner
Member absent: Gary House, Vice Chairman
Staff present:
Tommy Burns, County Manager
Joseph Jeffries, Deputy County Manager
Tony Wilder, Deputy County Manager
Jennifer Slusser, Staff Attorney
Sylvia Blinson, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board
Chairman Burgin called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Chaiuuan Burgin led the pledge of
allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Burgin called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Mr. Jeffries
requested the addition of a Solid Waste Fund Budget Ordinance Amendment in the amount of
$739,763 to purchase a new compactor and wheel loader with lease revenue. Mr. Jeffries also
requested removal for discussion at an upcoming special session the North Harnett Property
Rights Association's request that the County absorb the costs of providing the hearing
transcripts. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Miller
seconded the motion which passed 4 to 0.
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the items listed on the consent agenda. Commissioner
Springle seconded the motion which passed 4 -0.
1. Minutes: April 15, 2013, Regular Meeting
2. Budget Amendments:
372 Tax Department
Code 110- 4500- 410.33 -45 Contracted Services
110- 0000 - 311.10 -00 Ad Valorem Taxes
64,162 increase
64,162 increase
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373 Highland Middle School Project CP1301 Fund 331
Code 331 - 8300 - 480.90 -10 General Fund
331- 0000 - 314.50 -00 Sales Tax
20,000 increase
20,000 increase
375 Good Hope Mental Health Renovation Project CP1 005
Code 323 -8300- 441.90 -10 Other Financing — General Fund 166,470 increase
323 -0000- 356.76 -90 Reimbursement /Good Hope - Engineering166,314 increase
323 - 0000 - 361.10 -00 Interest Earned 156 increase
376 Transportation Facility Design Project CP0306
Code 312 - 8300 - 410.46 -01 Residual Equity Transfer
312- 0000 - 314.50 -00 Sales Tax
377 Airport Overlay Zoning District CP1004
Code 398 - 8360 - 465.46 -01 Residual Equity
398 - 0000 - 361.10 -00 Interest
378 CAMPO Project CP1006
Code 324 - 8300 - 465.46 -01 Residual Equity Transfer
324-0000-361.10-00 Interest
5,172 increase
5,172 increase
30 increase
30 increase
30 increase
30 increase
379 State Aid to Airports for Storm Water Pollution and Spill Prevention 2011 CP1202
Code 359- 8300 - 465.46 -01 Residual Equity 2 increase
359- 0000 - 361.10 -00 Interest 2 increase
382 Regional Jetport 2011 Vision 100 Hanger Development CP1201
Code 358- 8300 - 465.46 -01 Residual Equity Transfer
358- 0000 - 361.10 -00 Interest Earned
1 increase
1 increase
383 Public Utilities Buffalo Lakes Road & Wild Horse WW Ext Project PU0802
Code 571- 9100- 431.46 -01 Residual Equity 19,147 increase
571- 0000 - 361.10 -00 Interest 967 increase
571- 0000 - 314.30 -00 Sales Tax 18,180 increase
384 Public Utilities East Central Water Improvements PU0703
Code 567 -9100- 431.45 -70 Interest During Construction
567- 0000 - 314.50 -00 Sales Tax
567- 0000 - 361.10 -00 Interest
385 Public Utilities South Central WW Project PU1001
Code 573- 9100- 431.45 -22 Issuance
573- 0000 - 314.50 -00 Sales Tax
573-0000-361.10-00 Interest
114,913 increase
113,866 increase
1,047 increase
60,325 increase
59,096 increase
1,229 increase
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386 Public Utilities Erwin WW Improvements PU0604
Code 564 -9100- 431.45 -70 Interest During Construction
564- 0000 - 314.50 -00 Sales Tax
564-0000-361.10-00 Interest
389 Public Utilities Fund PU0704 Ft Bragg WS &WW Project
Code 568 -9100- 431.33 -48 American Water
568 -9100- 431.46 -01 Residual Equity
568- 0000 - 314.50 -00 Sales Tax
568- 0000 - 356.90 -02 Miscellaneous
568-0000-361.10-00 Interest
390 Public Utilities Brightwater Infrastructure Project PU1003
Code 575 -9100- 431.45 -80 Contingency
575-0000-361.10-00 Interest
575- 0000 - 314.50 -00 Sales Tax
391 Public Utilities South Central WW Project PU1002
Code 574- 9100 - 431.45 -22 Issuance Cost
574- 0000 - 314.50 -00 Sales Tax
574-0000-361.10-00 Interest
392 Public Utilities South Central WW Phase 1C -1 Project PU1005
Code 577 - 9100 - 431.45 -22 Issuance Cost
577- 0000 - 314.50 -00 Sales Tax
577-0000-361.10-00 Interest
398 WIA Youth Program
Code 234 - 7406 - 465.58 -14
234 -7406- 465.35 -26
234 - 7408 - 465.35 -26
234 - 7408 - 465.58 -14
234 - 0000 - 331.74 -06
234 - 0000 - 331.74 -08
399 WIA Youth Program
Code 234 - 7405- 465.32 -26
234 - 7407 - 465.12 -02
234 - 7407 - 465.32 -26
234 - 0000 - 331.74 -07
234 - 0000 - 331.74 -05
400 Library
Code 110- 8100 - 450.32 -78
110- 0000 - 353.81 -05
Staff Travel
Other Participant Cost
Other Participant Cost
Staff Travel
Sampson In- School
Sampson Out - School
Participant Wages
Incentives
Sampson In- School
Sampson Out - School
Special Programs
Library / Friends of the Library
195,059 increase
193,044 increase
2,015 increase
446,088 increase
709,276 increase
1,147,599 increase
1,165 increase
6,600 increase
22,925 increase
1,150 increase
21,775 increase
21,400 increase
21,200 increase
200 increase
9,293 increase
9,273 increase
20 increase
750 increase
1,750 increase
1,750 increase
750 increase
2,500 increase
2,500 increase
400 increase
3,100 increase
500 increase
3,600 increase
400 increase
325 increase
325 increase
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402 Emergency Services Building Renovation Project CP1001
Code 396 - 8300 - 420.46 -01 Residual Equity
396 - 8300 - 420.45 -20 Legal
396- 8300 - 420.45 -33 Materials & Supplies
396 -0000- 314.50 -00 Sales Tax
396-0000-361.10-00 Interest
403 Solid Waste
Code 580- 6600 - 461.74 -74 Capital Outlay Equipment
580 -0000- 354.01 -00 Sale of Other Assets
5 increase
1 decrease
1 decrease
1 increase
2 increase
30,000 increase
30,000 increase
404 Cooperative Extension
Code 110- 7399 - 465.32 -32 Community Rural Development 3,365 decrease
110- 0000 - 344.13 -00 Community Rural Development - Revenue 3,365 decrease
408 Emergency Telephone System
Code 240 -5900- 420.74 -74 Capital Outlay - Equipment
240 -5900- 420.30 -04 Professional Services
240 -5900- 420.33 -45 Contracted Services
240 -5900- 420.41 -11 Telecommunication & Postage
240 -5900- 420.43 -16 Maintenance & Repair
240 -5900- 420.58 -01 Training & Meetings
240 -5900- 420.58 -14 Travel Administration
240 -5900- 420.60 -33 Materials & Supplies
409 Johnsonville Elementary School CP0907
Code
321- 8300 - 480.45 -25
321- 8300 - 480.45 -30
321- 8300 - 480.45 -33
321- 8300 - 480.45 -20
321- 8300 - 480.46 -01
321 -8300- 480.90 -10
321- 0000 - 314.50 -00
321 - 0000 - 361.10 -00
321 -0000- 361.50 -00
Sewer
Engineering
Materials & Supplies
Architect Fees
Residual Equity
General Fund
Sales Tax
Interest
First Citizen
90,000 increase
3,000 decrease
17,000 decrease
25,000 decrease
20,000 decrease
9,000 decrease
5,000 decrease
11,000 decrease
75,526 decrease
28,839 decrease
24,926 decrease
1 decrease
51,721 increase
109,293 increase
16,133 increase
45 increase
15,544 increase
410 Johnsonville Elementary School Project CP0906lementary School Project
Code 110- 0000 - 378.00 -00 Residual Equity 51,721 increase
110 -0000- 399.00 -00 Fund Balance 51,721 decrease
411 Harnett Central High School Project CP0906
Code 320 - 8300 - 480.45 -21 Architect Fees 1,500 increase
320 -8300- 480.45 -40 Engineering 1,500 decrease
320 - 8300 - 480.90 -10 General Fund 52,454 increase
320 - 8300 - 480.45 -01 Construction 1 decrease
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411 Harnett Central High School Project CP0906 continued
Code 320 -8300- 480.45 -20 Legal
320 - 0000 - 314.50 -00 Sales Tax
320-0000-361.10-00 Interest
320 - 0000 - 361.50 -00 US Bank (FC) Interest
412 General Fund
Code 110 -0000- 378.00 -00 Residual Equity
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00 Fund Balance
413 Planning Services
Code 110- 7200 - 465.33 -45 Contracted Services
110- 0000 - 322.72 -01 Cell Tower Fees
415 Administration
Code 110- 4150- 410.11 -00
110- 4150- 410.11 -11
110- 4150- 410.21 -00
110- 4150- 410.22 -00
110- 4150- 410.23 -00
110- 7200 - 465.11 -00
110- 7200 - 465.21 -00
110- 7200 - 465.22 -00
110- 7200 - 410.23 -00
110 -7200- 465.26 -08
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00
Salaries & Wages
Car Allowance
Group Insurance
FICA Tax Expense
Retirement
Salaries & Wages
Group Insurance
FICA Tax Expense
Retirement
Worker's Compensation
Fund Balance Appropriated
417 Public Utilities South Central WW Phase 1C -2 Project PU1005
Code 578 -9100- 431.45 -22 Issuance Cost
578- 9100 - 431.45 -70 Interest During Construction
578- 0000 - 314.50 -00 Sales Tax
578- 0000 - 361.10 -00 Interest
578- 0000 - 361.90 -03 NC Cash Management
3. Tax refunds, rebates and releases (Attachment 1)
1 decrease
12,806 increase
80 increase
39,566 increase
52,454 increase
52,454 decrease
18,000 increase
18,000 increase
108,725 increase
4,000 increase
3,500 increase
4,640 increase
7,034 increase
50,000 decrease
3,000 decrease
10,000 decrease
8,000 decrease
1,000 decrease
55,899 increase
2,020 increase
9,065 increase
9,500 increase
30 increase
1,560 increase
4. IT Department, E -911 Division, requested permission to purchase Dispatch Console
Workstations from Russ Bassett for $61,829.55 using sole source. This purchase will
replace 4 consoles that were purchased in 1998 and is needed because some of the
consoles are broken and not functioning properly. Currently there are 2 Russ Bassett
consoles in our center, this purchase will make all consoles the same. This is a 911
eligible expense and will be paid out of the Emergency Telephone System Budget.
5. IT Department, E -911 Division, requested permission to purchase an Alpha- Numeric
Paging System from Amerizon Wireless for $71,822.86 using sole source. Amerizon
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Wireless is the vendor handling our current Paging System Upgrade Project.
Purchasing the Alpha- Numeric Paging System will give us a paging backup plus it
will give us additional credit during Fire Departments ISO Ratings. This is a 911
eligible expense and will be paid out of the Emergency Telephone System Budget.
6. IT Department, E -911 Division, requested permission to purchase a Trimble GPS unit
from Duncan - Parnell for $12,386.00. This unit will replace our current GPS unit that
is outdated and not working properly. The GPS unit is primarily used in 911
Addressing to map road centerlines and address points. The GPS is a 911 eligible
expense and will be paid out of the Emergency Telephone System Budget.
7. Director of the Harnett County Libraries requested peuuission to change the hours of
the Anderson Creek Library from 12 hours a week to 20 hours a week from June 17
to August 17 to allow for day time hours and summer programming. This request
was approved by the Library Board of Trustees and the Principal of Anderson Creek
Primary School. The Library will be open Monday and Tuesday 3 pm to 7 pm, and
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.
8. Administration requested approval of the quote and recommendations, provided by
the IT Department as requested, for equipment to video and upload the Board of
Commissioners meetings to the internet.
9. Sheriffs Office requested permission to submit an application to the U.S. Department
of Justice for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant. This grant will provide funds
for the Sheriffs Office to receive reimbursement for fifty percent of the cost of
bulletproof vests purchased for the next three years.
10. Sheriffs Office requested permission to submit an application to the State Criminal
Alien Assistance Program. This program provides funds to partially reimburse
localities for the costs of incarcerating certain criminal aliens during a one year
period.
11. Sheriff's Office requested approval of resolution authorizing disposition of personal
property to allow them to transfer six (6) county owned vehicles to Central Carolina
Community College for training purposes. (Attachment 2)
12. Cooperative Extension requested adoption of the Resolution in Support of the Sale of
the assets of Townsend /Omtron to a Bidder Interested in Operating the Facility.
(Attachment 3)
13. Cooperative Extension requested peimission to accept grant funding from the Harnett
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council in the amount of $33,662. This funding will
provide salary and benefit for a 4 -H Program Assistant to coordinate the 4 -H Teen
Court and At -Risk Youth Development Program. The grant requires a 10% match
and will be met with in -kind contributions.
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14. JobLink requested approval of Contract Amendment No. 2 for services provided for
Youth Programs under Title 1 of the Workforce Investment Act which will allow
them to receive an additional $9,000 from Triangle South Workforce Development;
$4,000 for the Harnett County Youth Program and $5,000 for Sampson County Youth
Program.
15. Public Utilities requested approval of the West Central Transmission Project
Ordinance in the amount of $4,983,435 and Resolution to exempt project from the
requirements of North Carolina General Statute 143 - 64.31. This project consists of
the construction of approximately 58,000 linear feet of 16 inch ductile iron water
transmission line on US Hwy 421 from Lillington to Seminole. It also consists of the
construction of a new water booster station on US Hwy 421. This project is needed
to improve the hydraulic ability to move water to this area of the County and will be
financed through a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund administered by NC DENR
and also partially funded through HDDPU reserves. (Attachment 4)
16. Public Utilities requested approval of an engineering services agreement for Marziano
& McGougan PA in the amount of $350,000. This agreement is for the West Central
Transmission Project. This agreement calls for the engineering firm to provide
design, bidding, construction administration and observation services. Also per
Agreement and Release between Harnett County and M & M dated July 12, 2012.
17. Approval of Resolution Adopting an Agreement with Harnett County for the Sanford
Housing Authority to Manage and Control of all Operations of the County Section 8
Housing Program in Harnett County (Attachment 5)
18. County Engineer requested approval of the Scape Tire Recycling and Disposal
Contract with Central Carolina Holdings, LLC.
19. Solid Waste requested approval of budget ordinance amendment in the amount of
$739,763 to purchase a new compactor and wheel loader with lease revenue.
419 Solid Waste Fund
Code 580- 6600 - 461.74 -76 Capital Outlay — Lease $739,763 increase
580- 0000 - 370.20 -00 Capital Lease Revenue $739,763 increase
Chairman Burgin opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3
minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes.
Cecil McNeill of 165 Mema's Lane in Lillington submitted a petition and letters to
commissioners asking them to allow the tax payers to decide on the merger being
discussed between the Harnett County Fire Marshall's Office and the Flatwoods
Community Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. McNeill said he believes the petition is a
good cross - section of taxpayers in the district and they contest the merger with the Town
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of Lillington Fire Department that was approved by the majority of and Flatwoods Fire
Department Board of Directors.
- Sonya Holmes of 305 Page Road thanked the commissioners for adopting the Resolution
in Support of the Sale of the assets of Townsend /Omtron to a Bidder Interested in
Operating the Facility. Ms. Holmes shared a copy of a similar resolution she said had
been adopted by Chatham County. Ms. Holmes noted the total economic impact for
Harnett County is $64.2 million per year and requested that commissioners support
anyone willing to operate the facility.
Kent Jeffries of Chalybeate Springs requested the commissioners' help addressing
shooting ranges which he said is an on -going issue that is a danger to residents and
property owners in communities throughout the county. Mr. Jeffries reported that two
homes were recently struck by bullets from the Anderson Creek Hunting Preserve and
distributed an incident /investigation report from the Harnett County Sheriffs Office. Mr.
Jeffries said the Anderson Creek Hunting Preserve uses the agritourism exemption to
excuse itself from the conditional use process. Mr. Jeffries asked the Board of
Commissioners to absorb the cost of providing the written transcript required by the
appeal. Mr. Jeffries also asked that the Board to direct county legal staff to discontinue
its defense of the Zoning Administrator's ruling as he believes the continued defense is at
odds with the Board's official position regarding shooting ranges as an agritourism
activity.
- James Brumley, 129 Mossburg Court in Bunnlevel, said his house was recently struck by
a bullet. Mr. Brumley, who has lived in his home for 3 years and wasn't aware the
shooting range was near when he purchased it, said he can't let his kids play outside
when the shooting range is active. His family is looking to relocate due to this incident
and asked the County to consider these issues and regulate this going forward.
- Drew Byrd of 707 West Ivey Street and Assistant Chief of Flatwoods Fire Department
asked commissioners to consider giving the fire department, who has been operating for
48 years, one year to get the fire department where it needs to be with a six month
evaluation.
- Joe Langley, 298 Kirk Adams Road in Angier, distributed a handout to commissioners
and requested clarification related to the pending application for the Anderson Creek
Charter School. Mr. Langley discussed a letter sent from an individual commissioner
supporting the application for the charter school. Mr. Langley noted another
commissioner had expressed concern that the applicant for the charter school was
delinquent in payment of Harnett County property taxes in the amount of $211,796.87.
He noted the taxes are currently under protest by the applicant.
Commissioner Hill said this Board has never discussed charter schools and asked if there
were any minutes to show that the Board supported charter school. Chairman Burgin
said the Board has discussed charter schools at many work sessions. Mr. Wilder
confirmed that the applicant has appealed their property taxes to the Property Tax
Commission based on qualifying for exemptions which will be heard in September. Mr.
Wilder said some of the taxes due are from 2009 and interest is being earned.
- Howard Penny of 1500 Old Stage Road spoke in support of the resolution commissioners
adopted supporting the poultry processing plant.
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David Brown of 55 Flatwoods Lane in Lillington and Chief of the Flatwoods Fire
Department said he believes there is some confusion. He said he spoke to their Corporate
Attorney and confirmed that the Flatwoods Fire Department cannot merge with the Town
of Lillington however the County can issue the Town of Lillington a contract to run the
fire department and district and collect the taxes and service their area for them. Mr.
Brown said if they had decided to go with Summerville Fire Department he understands
they would have had to merge. Mr. Brown said if they get some growth in the area and
five or ten years down the road they would like to open their own fire department back up
it would be a whole lot simpler to come to the Board and ask to reinstate their contract
and reorganize their fire department than it would be getting out of a merger and
reorganizing. Mr. Brown said a merger is like a marriage.
Commissioner Hill told Mr. Brown said she believes what they feel is best should be
done because they operate that station. Commissioner Hill noted that Chaiiman Burgin
carries insurance on five fire departments in the County. Chaiinian Burgin noted he
disclosed this infoiuiation at a previous meeting.
Frank Stump, 4757 Ross Road, said he obtained a copy of both proposals submitted by
the Town of Lillington and Summerville. Mr. Ross said he read the proposals carefully
and came to the opinion that the Town of Lillington Fire Department had the edge for fire
protection for several reasons including the fact they are already providing day time
coverage during the week in the Flatwoods Fire District. Mr. Stump asked
commissioners to support the Flatwoods Fire Department's Board of Directors decision.
Dave Earp, 155 Troy Eason Fain! Lane, said he is for freedom and Flatwoods can take
care of themselves.
Tommy McNeill of 46 Flatwoods Baptist Lane said he believes in less government and
the Flatwoods area is capable of running their own fire department and just need a little
time to resolve some personnel and attitude problems.
Chairman Burgin moved to approve the appointment listed below. Commissioner Hill seconded
the motion which passed unanimously.
BOARD OF HEALTH
Lynda Miller (nominated by Chairman Burgin) was reappointed to serve on this Board
for a term of 3 years expiring March 31. 2016.
Mr. Burns announced and introduced Claire Jones as the new Director of the Harnett County
Board of Elections.
Chairman Burgin recognition Kimberly A. Honeycutt's achievement of becoming a Certified
Local Government Finance Officer.
Buren Fulmer, Harnett County Ranger, delivered the 2012 Summary of Accomplishments in
Harnett County. Mr. Fulmer reported forest management and reforestation activities added
nearly $2.4 Million dollars to the Harnett County economy during 2012. He said these efforts
also provided seasonal work for site preparation contractors, logging crews, planting crews and
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pre - commercial thinning crews. Mr. Fulmer stated continued management of reforested areas
should result in estimated future economic benefits of nearly 2.2 million dollars.
Mr. Fulmer reported in 2012, 170 landowners were assisted by the N.C. Forest Service and 130
Forest Management Plans were prepared, placing an additional 5,629 acres under active forest
management. Based on Forest Service recommendations 761 acres were planted with trees and
1,337 acres of timber were harvested on NCFS projects. Mr. Fulmer also reported in 2012 the
NCFS in Harnett County responded to 90 wildfires that burned 334 acres. Thirty five warning
tickets were issued to burning offenders, along with 1 court case. Mr. Fulmer also reported that
103 Harnett County landowners have planted 1348 acres of longleaf pine trees through the
Conservation Reserve Program and the 2012 annual rental payment is $78,925.
Mr. Fulmer discussed problems with the Red Bay Ambrosia Beetle and Cogan Grass which has
been found in Pender County. He mentioned special projects of NCFS in 2012 included their
upcoming 6th Annual Harnett County Environmental Field Day for over 350 fifth graders, Fire
Wise Community USA at Carolina Lakes, Harnett County Forestry Association, West Area Park
Fuel Mitigation Grant Burn, assisting Harnett County Fire Marshall with searches, and Longleaf
Pine Landowner Workshop.
Mr. Fulmer reported the N.C. Forest Service's 2013 budget request from Harnett County is
$114,849 which is an increase of $1,514 which reflects the 1.2% pay increase for the 2012 -2013
fiscal year and the 1% potential projected for this year. This request also includes county
contribution toward the purchase of a new truck.
Victoria Whitt, Chief Executive Officer, presented a program update and county general budget
request for Sandhills Center in the amount of $199,679. Mrs. Whitt noted that the Center was
not requesting an increase in funding from Harnett County and had not requested an increase in
the past nine years. Mrs. Whitt reminded the group that all funding the county gives remains in
the county for services for the county. Sandhills Center devotes its entire County General
funding allocation to the support of our County Walk - In/Crisis Unit.
Mrs. Whitt reported two state initiatives have been completed and have been successful which
included the return of management of Medicaid dollars to the local communities LME, and the
merger with Guilford County.
Chaiiiiian Burgin noted that Harnett County falls next to last in county general per capita
contribution and believes they should discuss raising that amount in upcoming budget
discussions.
Mr. Lee "Richie" Hines, Jr., P.E., NC Department of Transportation (DOT), presented for
approval by resolution the proposed 2012 -2013 Secondary Roads Improvement Program for
Harnett County. Also present from NC DOT were: Division Maintenance Engineer Ken
Murphy, Assistant District Engineer Troy Baker and Harnett County Maintenance Engineer
Keith Anderson,
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Mr. Hines explained the emphasis this year, a one -time directive, to do a statewide priority rating
for all the roadways in the state. Mr. Hines said no dirt roads were improved this fiscal year.
Out of a total allocation of $919,727.89, Mr. Hines reported $500,000 was used for spot
improvements which included crack sealing, short pavement overlays, and pipe replacements.
He reported $321,081 was used to cover overruns in previously approved projects with the
remainder of the funds going into the Contingency Reserve which is used for unpaved road
surveying and right of way acquisition, unpaved road additions, property owner participation,
paving driveways of rural fire or rescue departments, and overdrafts.
Mr. Hines said there are approximately 21 miles of unpaved roads in Harnett County with 11 of
those miles on the right -of -way hold list which meant they are waiting for right -of -way donation
by landowners. Mr. Hines also explained the road rating system used every four years to
prioritize the paving of secondary roads.
Commissioner Hill asked about the status of Ernest Lane. Mr. Hines responded that they had
staked the road to show what the right -of -way would look like and provided residents with a cost
estimate and had not heard back from them.
Commissioner Springle moved to approve the resolution approving the proposed NC DOT 2012-
2013 Secondary Roads Improvement Program for Harnett. Commissioner Miller seconded the
motion which passed unanimously. (Attachment 6)
Mr. Hines responded that the he believes the bridge project is about 90 days out. Regarding a
four -lane road from Harnett County into Wake County, Mr. Hines believes there is a conceptual
plan but no funding and said if it is funded he believes it will go on the TIP and most likely be
done in sections.
Mr. Burns presented the following reports:
- Public Health Activities Summary March 2013
- Veterans Affairs Activities Report April 2013
Mr. Burns reminded commissioners of upcoming meeting dates in May and June including
County Assembly Day on May 22. Regarding a budget update, Mr. Burns said staff is
assembling all of the requests and starting to attach revenues to those requests and should have a
general idea soon of what direction we need to go as far as reducing those expenditure numbers.
Chairman Burgin called for any new business. Commissioner Miller shared concerns regarding
the funding of Good Hope Mental Hospital in Erwin and when or if they will be able to become
self - sufficient. Chairman Burgin noted the County only approved operating money for the
hospital, no loan or construction money. Mrs. Whitt confiiined that Sandhills Center gave Good
Hope $96,000 for operating funds to match the County's $96,000 contribution. Mrs. Blinson
confirmed Good Hope had reimbursed the County $197,000 for the design phase and estimated
the County has contributed approximately $300,000 to Good Hope.
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Mrs. Whitt said this area in considered an area in need of psychiatric services which is a good
thing. She said she is not aware that Medicaid dollars will be cut for hospital stay as it is such a
priority. She also said she understands that group is talking to the State about money diversion
and those 3 -way dollar contracts are pretty secure and she doesn't believe will be cut.
Good Hope has applied for accreditation but no one was aware of the status of their application.
Commissioner Miller requested a balance sheet from Good Hope. Mrs. Blinson noted she had
not been able to get a financial statement from them. Commissioner Miller also requested to
know the average number of people they are servicing. Mrs. Whitt noted there are rules for
retroactive payment for Medicaid or Medicare once the hospital is accredited but she is uncertain
of how far back they would be able to go.
Commissioner Springle said he attended the recent exercise at the Emergency Operation Center
and it was awesome to see everybody working together and handling the program. He said he
was very proud of staff and they should be too.
Commissioner Hill said she is concerned about the fire departments. Mr. Burns explained the
County prepare a service contracts for the rural fire districts. He reported Flatwoods contacted
our folks to let them know they were discussing their operational capabilities. He said they have
since sorted through some proposals, their Board voted on a proposal and at some point they will
have to come to the County to work out the details of that. The County's service contract does
not allow any subcontracting but Mr. Burns said we respect the decision their local board made.
Mr. Burns said there will be fire protection in that district with the day -time protection already
being provide by the Town of Lillington.
There was no closed session.
At 10:40 am Commissioner Miller moved to recess the meeting. Commissioner Hill seconded
the motion which passed 4 -0.
Burgin, Chai
an
et Regina eeler, Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 1
, ipproveci by the Harnett
Co*inty Board of Commissioner's
s
Board Repo
Date : 05/06/2013
TO : HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RE: CONSIDERATION OF REFUND FOR TAXES, INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES
Approved By : /{ C AO C 5 -C
1 BLUFF TRUST
25 E 94TH ST APT 5
NEW YORK NY, 10120 - 1905
2 BLUFF TRUST
25 E 94TH ST APT 5
NEW YORK NY, 10120 - 1905
3 BYRD FASTENERS & SUPPLY
PO BOX 1783
DUNN, NC, 28335 - 1783
4 ELMORE, JAMES COLBY
40 FARMRIDGE CT
ANGIER, NC, 27501 - 6473
5 ELMORE, JAMES COLBY
40 FARMRIDGE CT
ANGIER, NC, 27501 - 6473
6 ELMORE, JAMES COLBY
40 FARMRIDGE CT
ANGIER, NC, 27501 - 6473
7 ELMORE, JAMES COLBY
ELMORE, KIMBERLY BECKER
40 FARMRIDGE CT
ANGIER, NC, 27501 - 6473
8 ELMORE, JAMES COLBY
ELMORE, KIMBERLY BECKER
40 FARMRIDGE CT
ANGIER, NC, 27501 - 6473
9 ELMORE, JAMES COLBY
ELMORE, KIMBERLY BECKER
40 FARMRIDGE CT
ANGIER, NC, 27501 - 6473
10 ELMORE, JAMES COLBY
40 FARMRIDGE CT
ANGIER, NC, 27501 - 6473
11 JOHNSON, WENDY
425 HIDDEN ACRE LANE
LILLINGTON NC 275460000
LILLINGTON NC, 27546 - 0000
12 JOHNSON, WENDY
425 HIDDEN ACRE LANE
LILLINGTON NC, 27546 - 0000
13 NEW VISIONS INC
109 S ELLIS AVENUE
DUNN, NC 28334
DUNN, NC, 28334
14 TVRTKOVIC, ADNAN
292 REMINGTON HL
BUNNLEVEL, NC, 28323 - 9147
0000053489- 2009- 2009- 000000
0000053489- 2010- 2010- 000000
0001585571 - 2012 -2012- 000001
0001138457- 2012- 2010- 000000
0001656900- 2012 -2010- 000000
0001656900- 2012- 2011- 000000
0001773692- 2012- 2010- 000000
0001773692- 2012- 2011- 000000
0001773692 - 2012 -2012- 000001
0001858183- 2012- 2010- 000000
0000027878- 2010- 2010- 000000
0000027878- 2012- 2012- 000000
0000039410- 2012- 2012- 110000
0002007817- 2012- 2012- 000000
City
County
City
County
City()
County
City()
County
City()
County
City()
County
City()
County
City()
County
City()
County
City()
County
City
0.00
415.55
0.00
415.55
24.13
0.07
34.84
0.00
30.76
0.00
30.55
0.00
32.83
0.00
29.06
0.00
26.15
0.00
35.16
0.00
0.00
County 260.64
City
415.55 Refund
415.55 Refund
24.20 Refund
34.84 Refund
30.76 Refund
30.55 Refund
32.83 Refund
29.06 Refund
26.15 Refund
35.16 Refund
260.64 Refund
Value Decrease
Value Decrease
Situs Change
Situs Change
Situs Change
Situs Change
Situs Change
Situs Change
Situs Change
Situs Change
Refunded in
order to correct
billing. Removed
one solid waste
fee
Refunded in
order to correct
0.00 billing. Removed
70.00 Refund one solid waste
fee
County 70.00
City(CI05) 1.91
County 3.21
City
0.00
County 193.91
5.12 Refund
193.91 Refund
Business Closed
Military
Exemption
15 1VRTKOVIC, ADNAN
292 REMINGTON HL
BUNNLEVEL, NC, 28323 - 9147
16 WHEELER, WADE ANTHONY
63 COLONIST PL
CAMERON, NC 283264023
CAMERON, NC, 28326 - 4023
WM. A. TONY WILDER
Revenue Administrator
CC:
WM. A. TONY WILDER
City 0.00
0002081185- 2012- 2012- 000000
County 132.75
City 0.00
0002074224- 2012 - 2012- 000000
County 230.84
132.75
Refund
230.84 Refund
City Total 245.39
County 1,722.52
Total
Total to
be 1,967.91
Refunded
Military
Exemption
Military
Exemption
Approved by the Harnett •
fTo ^'nty Board of Commissioners
Date : 05/06/2013
TO : HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RE: CONSIDERATION OF REFUND FOR TAXES, INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES
Approved By : M 0_ (j . - 4
BLUFF TRUST
25 E 94TH ST APT 5
NEW YORK NY, 10120 - 1905
2 BLUFF TRUST
25 E 94TH ST APT 5
NEW YORK NY, 10120 - 1905
3 BLUFF TRUST
25 E 94TH ST APT 5
NEW YORK NY, 10120 - 1905
WM. A. TONY WILDER
Revenue Administrator
CC:
WM. A. TONY WILDER
0000053489- 2008- 2008- 000000
0000053489- 2011- 2011- 000000
0000053489- 2012- 2012- 000000
City 0.00
County 522.52
City 0.00
County 533.32
City 0.00
County 514.90
City Total
County
Total
Total to be
Refunded
522.52 Refund
533.32 Refund
514.90 Refund
0.00
1,570.74
1,570.74
Value
Decrease
Value
Decrease
Value
Decrease
ATTACHMENT 2
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DISPOSITION
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
COUNTY OF HARNETT
WHEREAS, County of Harnett (the "County ") owns the following motor vehicles, utilized by the
Harnett County Sheriff's Department in connection with its public safety function:
YEAR MAKE VIN
1999 Ford 2FAFP71W5XX202836
2000 Ford 2FAFP71W2YX156156
2000 Ford 2FAP71W4YX1739173976
2006 Ford 2FAFP71 W66X 122492
2005 Ford 2FAFP71W85X158327
2002 Chev 2G 1 WF55K229309132
WHEREAS, such vehicles are now obsolete and surplus to the needs of the County;
WHEREAS, said vehicles have little, if any, value on the open and public market;
WHEREAS, Central Carolina Community College ( "CCCC "), located in Lee County, could
utilize such vehicles for training purposes at its Emergency Services Training Center, said Center is often
used by the various local government jurisdictions within Harnett County for training purposes;
WHEREAS, the transfer of such vehicles to CCCC would provide for and promote the safety and
welfare of the citizens of Harnett County by affording County law enforcement personnel and other local
government jurisdiction law enforcement personnel equipment to be used for training purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS, that the Harnett County Sheriff shall be and is hereby authorized and directed to
take any such action as might be necessary and advisable to transfer the above - referenced vehicles to
Central Carolina Community College, without consideration, pursuant to the provisions of North Carolina
General Statute § 153 -176.
Duly adopted this the 6"' day of May, 2013.
ATTEST:
4C
County of Harnett
By:
es A. Burgin, Chaifnfa
arnetti pfunty Board of Commissioners
411, r; 4
et Regina 4 heeler, Clerk
ATTACHMENT 3
Harnett
COUNTY
www.harnett.org
RESOLUTION OF THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
IN SUPPORT OF THE SALE OF THE ASSETS OF TOWNSEND /OMTRON
TO A BIDDER INTERESTED IN OPERATING THE FACILITY
WHEREAS, at the time that Omtron purchased the Townsend assets out of bankruptcy in
February 2011, the company had processing plants in Siler City and Pittsboro, two feed mills and a
hatchery, with a labor force of over 1,300; and
WHEREAS, estimated 18 contract growers' farms were in Harnett County as well; and
WHEREAS, Townsend - Omtron owns over 300,000 square feet of buildings on over 750 acres
of land in Chatham County with an assessed value of over $10 million; and
WHEREAS, Townsend - Omtron also owns equipment valued at over $14 million; and
WHEREAS, loss of income would be over 10,000 per house per year of net profit; farm average
about four houses per farm; income loss per year is over $7.2 million; and
WHEREAS, all of the 1,300 jobs have been lost after Omtron ceased operations in September
2011 and the contract growers have lost their income stream; and
WHEREAS, total economic impact for Harnett County is $64.2 million per year; and
WHEREAS, the closure of the Siler City plant resulted in the loss of approximately 30 percent of
the town's enterprise fund revenue base, leading the town to have to revise its water rate structure such
that the typical customer experienced a 30 percent increase; and
WHEREAS, bankruptcy proceedings in the United States District Court for the Middle District
of North Carolina appear to be moving toward an auction;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County that the
bankruptcy court be encouraged to look favorably on any reasonable bid from an entity proposing to
restart the poultry operation.
Attest:
Adopted the 6th day of May, 2013.
4,A 7.ZA:F) ,./1.(-6 A
Margaret Regina Wji eler, Clerk
strong roots • new growth
ATTACHMENT 4
H arnett
C O U NTY
RESOLUTION TO EXEMPT PROJECT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 143 -64.31
www.harnett.org
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 143 -64.31 requires the initial selection of firms to
perform architectural, engineering, and surveying services without regard to fee;
WHEREAS, County of Harnett proposes to enter into one or more contracts for such services for
work on the West Central Transmission Project;
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners desires to exempt this project from the
requirements of NCGS 143 -64.31 in order to effectively and efficiently complete the project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS hereby exempts itself from the provisions of NCGS 143- 64.31.
Adopted this the 6th day of May, 2013.
tt!rirrr,
Jim S 1 gin, Chairm.
H. County Boar• of Commissioners
ATTEST:
filCu
Margar
t Regina WhOler, Clerk
strong roots • new growth
ATTACHMENT 5
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OPTING AN AGREEMENT WITH HARNETT COUNTY FOR THE
SANFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY TO MANAGE AND CONTROL OF ALL
OPE ' ° TIONS OF THE COUNTY SECTION 8 HOUSING PROGRAM IN HARNETT
COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Authority currently manages and controls the Housing Choice Voucher
Program owned by Harnett County pursuant to the Harnett County Department of Housing
Services Contract.
WHEREAS, the Authority has the infrastructure in place to successfully assume complete
control of the administration of all projects and operations of the Harnett County Section 8
Housing Program in compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
WHEREAS, the Board and Harnett County agree that all monies paid by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development to be used in the administration of the Section 8 Housing
Prograrn will be deposited directly into accounts of the Authority.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOVLED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE AUTHORITY THAT:
The Sanford Housing Authority hereby assumes complete control and management of the
operations of the Section 8 Housing Program for Harnett County.
Pi The above Resolution was introduced by oc er�CDj, ` r e ead in full and considered:
Commissioner o �. T)1;) I p I,.. moved the forgoing Resolution be adopted as in introduced and
read which motion was seconded by CommissionerC: rd �, and upon roll call, the
"Ayes: and "Nays" were as follows:
AYES
L
SENT
During a Regular Meeting, on this, the
NAYS
0
ay ;of ct y , 2013.
ATTACHMENT 6
Harnett
COUNTY
www,harnett.org
Resolution Approving FY 2012 -2013
Secondary Road Program
BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
does hereby approve the FY 2012 -2013 Secondary Road Program for Harnett County as
presented by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The Program is attached
to this resolution as "Attachment A ".
Duly adopted this 6th day of May, 2013.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
Marg et Regina 1 eeler, Clerk
Actin Clerk to th Board
strong roots • new growth
Attachment A
FY 2013 (July 1, 2012 — June 30, 2013)
North Carolina Department of Transportation
Proposed Secondary Road Construction Program
Harnett County
Allocation and Funding
Highway Fund
Trust Fund
Total Allocation
$ 395,293.41
$ 524,434.48
$ 919,727.89
Funds to Cover Overruns
in Previously Approved Projects $ 321,081.00
Total Funding Available $ 598,646.89
Paving Program $ 0.00
Funds used to build and pave unpaved roads in priority order from the Rural and
Residential /Subdivision List
There are no unpaved roads scheduled for improvement and paving in this Program due
to the Statewide Priority Rating for this Fiscal Year.
Spot Improvements $ 500,000
Funds used to supplement secondary road maintenance operations such as unpaved
road stabilization with stone or local materials, shoulder repair, widening of paved
secondary roads, drainage improvements, and safety projects
Map
Number
Road Name
Description
Length
(mi.)
Estimate
Of Cost
N/A
Various Routes
Crack Sealing, Short Pavement
Overlays, and Pipe Replacements
N/A
$ 500,000
Contingency Reserve $ 98,646.89
Funds used for unpaved road surveying and right of way acquisition, unpaved road
additions, property owner participation, paving driveways of rural fire or rescue
departments, and overdrafts
Summary
Grand Total
$ 919,727.89