09041973178
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1973.
REGULAR MEETING
'' The September regular meeting convened on Tuesday, September 4, 1973,
with the following - members present: Chairman Brock, C. E. McLamb,
W. J. Cotton, Jr., Bobby R. Etheridge . - (Commissioner Brown came late)
Also present Edward H. McCormick, County Attorney and H. D. Carson, Jr
Clerk to the Board.
CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and Bob Ether-
idge offered the morning prayer.
MINUTES READ
AND APPROVED
The minutes from the August meetings were read and approved.
DISCUSSION OF THE JOINT
MEETING OF BD. OF EDUCATION AND
BOARD OF COMM.'
The Board discussed the joint meeting held with the Board of Education
the Chairman told the members of a meeting he had had with Hoke Smith,
Chairman of the Board of Education and of the possible creation of a
committee consisting of 10 persons. The suggested method of obtain -
ing the members of the committee was by selection, 5 by the Board of
Commissioners and 5 by the Board of Education, to fully represent each
section of the County. The Board agreed that this was a good plan
and would serve to meet the needs - which was to study the needs
and goals of the educational system of the county, and then offer
recommendations to fill the needs. This indication of agreement will
be furnished to the Board of Education so that it can be brought to
their attention for consideration at their meeting.
RABIES CONTROL
REPORT The rabies control 'report was filed with the Commissioners.
H. D. CARSON, JR.
RE: TAX BALANCES.
H. D. Carson, Jr., Auditor, presented a request to charge off tax
balances for the years 1961 and 1962. The following action transpired
Commissioner Cotton made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner
Etheridge that the tax balances for the years 1961 and 1962 be
charged off in accordance with the resolution of July 1, 1970, as
recorded in Minute Book 12, at page 402. The vote was unanimous.
RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO
INVESTMENTS
Mr. Carson then presented the following resolution:
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners in past years have seen fitlij
to invest in water and sewer lines from the municipalities of the county,
for the purpose of obtaining industry; and
Whereas, it appears that fees deriving from these utility lines will
not be sufficient in the near futureio repay the amount invested in
the next few years, and;
Whereas, the ad valorem taxes received from the industry themselves
has more than repaid the funds invested; and
Whereas, the said funds have served its purpose;
NOW THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, hereby authorized the
County Auditor to charge off said investments as follows:
Town of Dunn Water Main Material $ 25,267.95
Town of Angier, Water Main Material 8,747.82
Town of Lillington, Water Main Material 26,519.00
Town of Coats, Water Main Material 2,740.00
Total $ 63,274.77
Motion made by Commissioner Cotton and seconded by Commissioner Ether-
idge that the foregoing resolution be adopted on the advice of the
County Attorney. The vote was unanimous.
TAX COLLECTOR
W. Earl Jones, Tax Collector, reported of the activities of his
department.
RALPH MCCOIG, AREA DIRECTOR
MENTAL HEALTH
Ralph McCoig, Area Director of Mental Health Center, appeared before
the Board regarding ABC funds (Ss a bottle). He informed the Board
of the services that the Mental Health Center was trying to develop
through the local centers. Commissioner Cotton made a motion that Mr.
McCoig work with the Board of Education to prepare a suitable plan
pertaining to the acceptable use of the funds, to be brought to the
Board of Commissioners, along with a workable program. Commissioner
Etheridge seconded the motion and it passed.
TAX SUPERVISOR
Tom Allen, Tax Supervisor, reported the activities of his department
REFUND
and presented the following request for release of late listing pen-
alty for Wilkins Motor Company, Averasboro Twp. in the amount of
$35.41. Commissioner McLamb made a motion to allow the release of
penalty, Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and it carried.
A refund was requested for Casper Tart, for the years 1971 and 1972,
from the Averasboro special tax for the total amount of $37.91. The
taxpayer filed for refund because the real estate is not located
within the bounds of the Averasboro School District. Commissioner
Cotton made a motion to refund Casper Tart in the amount of $37.91,
Commissioner McLamb seconded the motion and it passed.
JOHN INGRAHAM
ANNUAL REPORT John Ingraham appeared before the Board in reference to the annual
audit. He went over his annyal report with the Board, pointed out
topics for attention. He informed the Board that the records of the
county were in good order, that he had received cooperation from each
department. He pointed out that some of the General Fund budgets were
overspent at the closing of the fiscal year, June 30, 1973. Comm-
issioner Brown made a motion that the 1972 -73 budget be amended to
allow the County Auditor to pay all necessary expenses as of June 30,
1973. Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and the issue passed.
JOHN T. MORRISEY
EXEC. DIR. NCACC
The Chairman recognized John T. Morrisey, Sr., Executive Director of
the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, Frank Lewis
and Jerry Elliott, his associates from their Raleigh Office. He
cordially welcomed them to the meeting and invited Mr. Morrisey to
speak.
Mr. Morrisey told the Board that one of his objectives in coming was
to personally thank the Commissioners and other citizens from Harnett
for providing the color TV for the final night door prize at Pine -
hurst. Because of the interest this g.ft had generated, he felt that
he wanted to personally express his appreciation.
He also said he wanted to pay respects to Mr. Brock on his being
elected as President of the NCACC. He gave a brief history of the
Association, touched on the line of presidents that had served before
him and the opportunity before him as he filled the position for the
coming fiscal year. The Board gratefully accepted his comments,
thanked him for his appearance, and invited him to visit in Harnett
County again.
REPORT OF THE
JURY COMMISSION
Graham Henry presented the following bills for payment for services of
the Jury Commission:
Graham Henry
Fulton Patterson
Mack R. Hudson
for services rendered the Jury Commission, $ 1,750.
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1,400.
Commissioner McLamb moved to approve payment of the above amounts,
Commissioner Etheridge seconded the motion and the issue passed.
Mr. Henry presented the following statement:
900.
STATEMENT OF SOURCES USED AND PROCEDURES FOLLOWED IN PREPARING JURY
LIST FOR DECEMBER 1, 1973:
The following sources were used for preparing the raw jury list:
1. Tax Scrolls of Harnett County
Every seventh name, beginning with the first name in each
township.
2. Voter registration list of Harnett County
Every fifth name, beginning with first name in each township.
6329 names
This the 16th day of August, 1973
/s/ R. Graham Henry - Fulton Patterson
Mack R. Hudson
300 MILLION SCHOOL
BOND The Chairman introduced the information pertaining to the 300 million
State -Wide School Bond. Commissioner McLamb made a motion that the
county endorse the issue by resolution or whatever method appropriate,
Commissioner Etheridge seconded the motion and it passed. The Chair-
man asked tk}e Cpunty Attorney to prepare the resolution for action
at the next meeting.
Commissioner Etheridge stated that he would be willing to make public
appearances in behalf of the issue, Commissioner McLamb stated that
he would also support the issue.
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DWSK DEPUTY
TOWN vs.COUNTY The Chairman appointed Commissioners Cotton and Etheridge as a comm-
ittee to work with the Town of Lillington to settle the matter of
partial payment from the Town of the night deputy's salary in the a-
mount of $202. per month.
STATEMENT FOR GUARD AND
RESERVE The following statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve was pre -
sented for the pleasure of the Board:
Whereas, we recognize the National Guard and Reserve as essential to
the strength of our nation and to the maintenance of world peace, and
that they require the interest of the business community of America
and deserve the support of society; and
We recognize that civilians man these Guard and Reserve forces and tha
their service takes them from their homes, families and even their
occupations, as they train themselves to answer the call to service
in the armed forces; and
We recognize that a broader public understanding is necessary to the
total concept of national security and to the role the Guard and Re-
serve has in national security;a nd
We recognize the necessity of employers in facilitating eligible
employee participation in this program without impediment or penalty;
We Therefore, collectively, join with the American business community
in stating that:
1. Employee opportunities will not be limited or reduced because
of participation in the Guard or Reserve;
2. Employees will be allowed periods of absence for military train-
in4 in the Guary or Reserve; and
3. This agreement can become public knowledge.
Signed this the 4th day of September, 1973.
/s/ Chairman of the Board of Commissioners
M. H. Brock
ACTION: Commissioner Brown made a motion to adopt the foregoing
resolution, Commissioner Etheridge seconded the motion and it passed.
TAX & WELFARE LIEN
ATTORNEY The report of the Tax & Welfare Lein Attorney is recorded as follows:
WELFARE LIENS COLLECTION
Lola S. Bowden
Altha HARRIS
$1,875.00
100.00
$143.75 attorney fee
15.00 "
NOTICE OF. SALE OF SURPLUS
PROPERTY Commissioner Etheridge made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cotton,
to declare the following as surplus property and offered for public
auction on September 29, 1973, 12:00 noon, under the provision of
GS 153 -2 sub 4:
1 1965 Ford 1/2 ton pickup truck
1 1965 Ford dump truck
2 desk florescent goose neck lamps
1 Warm Morning gas heating stove
1 Wood file tray with 12 slots
1 Monroe added, poor condition
1 portable Economaster coyper
4 line copiers
1 Royal manual typewriter
S #HHE 5439714
1 Royal Elec. w /ca -bon ribbon
S #MIL -1 -17623
dictphones w /playback device
1 Wood file tray with 10 slots 6
1 Gestetner Mimeo with table S #22B306
The issue passed favorably.
Commissioner Cotton suggested that Commissioner Etheridge work with
MONTHLY STMT. the County Auditor in the preparation of a monthly statement so the
Commissioners will know at the end of each month the amount of money
spent and the balance allocated for each department. This was in
answer to a request by Commissioner Etheridge.
STUDY RE: FULLTIME
CO. ADMR. Commissioner Etheridge made amotion that a committee be formed to
study the feasibility and merits to be had from the seririces of a
full -time professional County Administrator. Commissioner Cotton
seconded the motion and it passed.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12 :20 p.m.
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