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MINUTES OF THE JUNE 1974 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
June 3, 1974. Commissioners Brock, McLamb, Cotton and Etheridge wer
present. Also, H. D. Carson, Jr., Clerk to the Board and Edward
McCormick, County Attorney, were present.
Chairman Brock called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. and Comm.
Etheridge led the morning prayer.
MINUTES READ AND
APPROVED The minutes from the preceding meetings were read and approved.
PROCLAMATION
BEEF FOR FATHERS
KENNETH AUTRY
DEPT. 0 T.
DAY
The following proclamation was presented by Elizabeth Munsen, Chair-
man of the N. C. Committee for Beef for Fathers' Day:
"WHEREAS, the Beef Industry is one of the most important segments of the
economy of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, beef is one of the most nutritious foods, rich in protein and all
health- building factors, scientifically proven to be beneficial to people of all
ages, from the very young to the very old; and
WHEREAS, it is important that the people of Harnett County recognize the impor
tance of beef in the everyday life of our citizens; and
WHEREAS Father's Day, June 16, 1974, is an appropriate time to honor the beef
industry and its contribution to the strength and welfare of our great state
and nation:
NOW, THEREFORE, I,M. H. Brock, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the
County of Harnett, State of North Carolina, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM the use of
BEEF FOR FATHER'S DAY on June 16, 1974. I respectfully urge all business
organizations, producers and consumers to cooperate in the observance of BEEF
FOR FATHER'S DAY, and urge the serving of beef in all homes on this day, that
beef may have its rightful place among goods served on special days and the
importance of the beef industry to our state's economy be recognized.
INWITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
County of Harnett to be affixed.
Done at Harnett County Courthouse, this 3rd day of June, 1974.
/s/ M. H. Brock, Chairman, Board of Commissioners
The foregoing was adopted by motion of Commissioner Cotton, second
of Commissioner Etheridge, vote was unanimous.
Mr. Kenneth Autry from the Department of Zransportation was present
at the meeting. Board.members were,at li erty to ask questions and
discuss road matters.
REPORT OF THE TAX
COLLECTOR W. Earl Jones, Tax Collector, gave a report of his department, as
to his activities for May and plans for June.
REPORT OF THE TAX
SUPERVISOR Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, presented the following request to
the Board from E. C. Edgerton, Jr. The request was that the penaltyi
imposed on his present tax listings be released for reasons due
to the sickness and death of his father, E. C. Edgerton, Sr., dur-
ing the tax listing time. Commissioner McLamb recommended by mot- !
ion that the penalty be released in compliance with the request,
Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and the issue passed.
REFUND FOR ERWIN FUNERAL
RE: REQUEST Thomas Allen presented a request for refund to Erwin Funeral Home
due to the pricing of lots. Commissioner Cotton moved that the
request for refund be granted, Commissioner Etheridge seconded the
motion and it passed.
REQUEST OF MRS. W. L.
MATTHEW B & E Relative to the request of Mrs. W. L. Matthews, wherein she contest -1
ed the value placed on dwelling and property belonging to W. L. Matt-
hews and Max G. Matthews, MR. Allen reported that a second viewing
had taken place under the appraising of himself and of Mr. Hudson p
and that they both had recommended that the value remain the same. I
Commissioner Cotton moved that upon the recommendation of the Tax
Supervisor, the valuation remain the same. Commissioner Etheridge
seconded the motion and the issue passed.
RESOLUTION REPEALING
TAX DISCOUNTS Commissioner Cotton presented a resolution entitled" Resolution
Repealing Prepayment Discount" as follows and moved its adoption:
"THAT WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners pursuant to G.S. 105- 360(c),
adopted a resolution or ordinance on April 18, 1972, allowing a prepayment
discount to any taxpayer paying his County taxes during the Month of August,
before the same becomes due on September 1, of the fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County desire to discontinue
this policy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. Pursuant to G.S. 105- 360(c), the resolution of the Board of Commissioners
dated April 18, 1972, relating to prepayment discounts is hereby repealed for
taxes on property listed in 1974 and subsequent years.
2. A copy of this resolution be sent to the State Board of Assessment for
its information.
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Adopted this the 3rd day of June, 1974, by the Board of Commissioners.
/s/ M. H. Brock, Chairman
/s/ H. D. Carson, Jr., Clerk to the Board
The proclamation was adopted by motion of Commissioner Cotton, sec-
ond of Commissioner Blimmild.m. The vote was uanimous.
UTILITY LINE FROM AlIcLainb
DUNN TO BENSON Tony Tucker, Director of Harentt Development Commission, came to the
Board meeting along with David Sorrell, Ralph Thompkins, Ed Temple
from Town of Benson, relative to the connecting of a water line
from Dunn to Benson, so that Benson could buy water from Harnett
County, or the City of Dunn. The oral request made was that
Harnett County participate in the cost of the operation. He stated
that they were hopeful that $140,000. could be obtained from Har-
nett and Johnston, with Harnett appropriating $40,000. and Johnston
$100,000. Mr. Tucker informed the Board that his Board was in
favor of the project and that Region "M" was also in favor of the
project. The Board recessed to talk with the Planning Board re-
garding their approval. From a cll to the Planning Board Chairman,
it was learned for the Board that some action would be forthcoming
from the Planning Board as to their reaction to the project.
RESOLUTION FROM THE
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Attorney Robert Jones, Superintendent Alton Gray and Chairman Hoke
Smihh of the Board of Education, presented the following resolution
for the consideration and action of the Board:
"RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SCHOOL BOND ELECTION"
Whereas, it appears to the satisfaction of the Harentt County
Board of Education that for the proper conduct and maintenance of the
public school system of the county, as required by law, it is necessary
to expend certain sums, in addition to those sums presently available,
and those sums presently included in the proposed school budget, for
the purchase of sites and for the erection of needed school buildings,
to provide needed equipment for said buildings and, to the extent there'
are remaining funds available, to make additions and renovations to exis-
ting school buildings;
And, whereas, it is the opinion of the said Board of Education
that for the proper improvement and development of the school system, that
several of the high schools of the county should be consolidated to the end
that a more balanced curriculum may be provided, as well as opportunities in
occupational education;
And, whereas, it has been determined, with the assistance of the
Division of School Planning, State Department of Public Instruction, that
a sum of $15,000,000. is needed for this purpose, and that the sum of
$3,750,000 is presently available in state building funds which neces-
sitate the need for $11,250,000. from local sources.
and, whereas, it is the opinion of the said Board of Education
that the majority of said funds might be advantageously obtained by a
countywide bond issue for said purposes in lieu of attempting to raise
such a large sum by direct and immediate taxation during the ensuing fis-
cal year, or years;
And, whereas, the said Board of Education has conducted an
extensive investigation to determine the needs and the costs b provide
such needs.
And, Whereas, it appears that a special election should be called
for the purpose of submitting to the voters of Harnett County the questoin
of issuing bonds in an amount deemed necessary.
Now, therefore, Be It Resolved by the Harnett County Board of
Education as follows:
Section 1. That the Harnett County Board of Commissioners be,
and they are hereby, petitioned to forthwith call an election of the
voters of Harnett County to the end that the question of issuing bonds
of the county in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 be submitted to
the voters for their approval or rejection at a special election to be
held for that purpose on Tuesday, September 17, 1974.
Section 1. That the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
is requested to commit the sum of $1,250,000 from other local sources
over the next three years.
Section 3. That it is hereby declared necessary for the proper
maintenance, conduct and improvement of the public school system of Harnett
County, as required by law, that a sum, not to exceed $11,250,000 plus
those sums presently included in the proposed school budget for land
acquisition, be raised and expended to provide the necessary land,
erection of necessary school buildings, to equip such newly erected
school buildings and, to the extent there are any remaining funds
available, to make additions and alterations to the existing school
buildings in Harnett County.
Enacted at the meeting of the Board, May 28, 1974.
/s/ Hoke Smith, Chairman
Harnett County Board of Education
Attest:
R. A. Gray /s/
Secretary Harnett County Board of Education.
Commissioner Cotton moved that the resolution be received for con-
sideration of the Board, Commissioner McLamb seconded and it passed.
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JAMES GOFF FOR
REQUEST James Goff, Chairman of Extension Department, presented a request
for funds as follows:
4 -H Action and Adventure Program
The 4 -H Action and Adventure Program is aimed ar reaching boys in
the 9 -12 age range in a summer, outdoor learning experience. A
state -wide survey has shown that boys need male leadership to help
them learn their sex role and develop into responsible citizens.
This program is designed to provide boys in Lillington, Angier,
Coats, Erwin and Dunn with appropriate activities to mature
psychologically as well as physically. The funds to conduct this
program will be paid by a federal grant to North Carolina on a re-
imbursement basis, providing a governmental unit will agree to spon-
sor these activities. Funds will be used as follows:
1 Para- Professional (Program Assistant) $ 1,100.00
20 Teen Organizers (85.00 ea) 1,700.00
Social Security at 5.85% 99.45
Workman's Compsnsation at 2.7% 45.90
10 Support Packages (10.00 ea.) 100.00
Total $ 3,045.35
Commissioner Cotton moved that the project request be approved,
and that funds be advanced for the operation of the project, such
funds will be reimbursed at termination of the project, Commission-
er Etheridge seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
CURB AND GUTTER WORK
Regarding curb and gutter work, total cost to be $4,847., the Town
of Lillington agreed to pay $1,242. leaving the County a part tot -
aling $3,605. The total project will involve a change order from
the General Contractor.
Commissioner McLamb moved that the project involving the change
order for curb and gutter on Front Street at the new County Office
Building, be approved. Commissioner Cotton seconded the motion and
it passed.
REAPPOINTMENT OF GILBERT BROWN
TO SS BOARD Gilbert Brown, incumbent to the Social Services Board, was re-
appointed to serve on the Social Services Board by a motion of
Commissioner Cotton, a second by Commissioner Etheridge and a un-
animous vote. This reappointment will be for a term of three years.
PALMISTRY LICENSE
Rosie and Leo Miller appeared before theBoard in compliance with
the regulations relative to their applying for palmistry license.
The Chairman indicated that the record indicate that they had app -
eared before the Board. He then directed them to the Tax Collector
for his determination in issuing the license.
TAX & WELFARE LIEN
REPORT Mr. Woodall Faso presented the Tax & Welfare Lien Report as follows:
TAX AND WELFARE LIEN ATTORNEY REPORT
June 3, 1974
COLLECTION ON TAXES COLL.
NAME CASE NO. TWP. AMT. ATTY. FEE
Frank Wheeler for Lula
McKnight heirs SD3383 AVE. 196.34 10.00
James A. Sawyer Hrs. 73CvD1268 Lill. 429.46 140.00
Total $625.80 $150.00
COLLECTION ON WELFARE LIEN
Lissie Pollard Faircloth $752.00 $125.20 Atty fees
RES. RE: BLOSSIE
MAE MOORE Mr. Woodall presented the following resolution for the Board:
"The Harnett County Board of Commissioners and the Harentt County Board of
Social Services, acting jointly and after investigation, make the following
findings of fact and resolve as follows:
That whereas, Blossie Mae Moore has been a recipient of Aid to the Aged
as authorized under the statutes of North Carolina and that alien was filed
heretofore by the Director of Social Services for Harentt County against all
real property owned by the said Blossie M. Moore, said lien having been properly
filed in Lien Docket Book 4, Page 387, in the Office of the Clerk Superior Court
for Harnett County, North Carolina; and that the amount of funds advanced to
said Blossie M. Moore by and through the Harnett CountyDepartment of Social
Services has been Seven Hundred and Fifty dollars ($750.);
And whereas, it has been made to appear to the respective boards that said
Blossie M. Moore is the owner of two lots ,_land situate in the Town of Dunn,
Averasboro Township, Harnett County, North Carolina, and known as lots 25 and
26 in the Subdivision of the N. M. Johnson lands as shown by map recorded in
May Book 5 at Page 86, Harnett County Registry; that said lands are valued on the
tax books at a sum of Seven hundred and twenty -nine dollars ($729.), that said
land is located on a dirt street known as Johnson Street, that there exists on
said lands an irrigation pond which measures about four feet deep, that the
majority of said lands are lowlands and covered partially by water and would
appear not to be building lots;
And whereas, the tax and social services lien attorney, E. Marshall Woodall
has been negotiating with members of the family of said Blossie M. Moore to the
end of collecting all or a portion of the lien amount of Seven hundred and fifty
Meeting of June 3, 1974 continued.
dollars ($750.) existing and due from said Blossie M. Moore. That it has been
made to appear that a daughter in law, Mildred J. Moore, has agreed to pay the
sum of Five Hundred dollars ($500.), first to apply to pay the Town of Dunn and
the County of Harnett taxes now due upon said property and the balance of said
sum to apply on the lien amount existing against the said property; and it has
been made to appear to the respective boards that this is the best offer that
members of the family will make for said property and that the only alternative
for the County is to cause said lands to be sold and that the added cost of
causing said lands to be sold is greater than the County can reasonably expect to
net in a higher bid offered on a public sale; in conclusion, it has been
made to appear that the offer made by the said Mildred J. Moore is as great if not
greater than the County could reasonably expect to net if the County caused a
foreclosure action to be instituted and it is in the best interests of the County
to accept the offer of said Mildred J. Moore.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the respective boards that the hereinafter
described tract of land be released from under the operation of the County's lien
for assistance paid to Blossie M. Moore upon the payment of the sum of Five
Hundred dollars ($500.), first to be applied to pay all taxes due unto the Town
of Dunn together with cost of court by reason of a tax foreclosure suit from the
Town of Dunn, and unto the County of Harnett for its taxes and then the balance
of said Five hundred dollars ($500.) to be used to apply on the lien for assist-
ance as hereinabove set forth; said tract of land being described as lots nos.
25 and 26 in the subdivision of the N. M. Johnson land known as the Godwin prop-
erty as shown by map made by W. J. Lambert, Registered Surveyor, and recorded
in Map Book 5, Page 86, Harnett County Registry.
And be it further resolved that a duplicate original of this resolution be
prepared and properly executed by the officers of the respective boards for
recording in the Register of Deeds office with copies to be delivered to the
Clerk of Superior Court for filing in the appropriate file in the Clerk's office;
And be it further resolved that this resolution alone shall serve as the
instrument of release and the County Tax and Social Services lien attorney, E.
Marshall Woodall, is hereby authorized to enter upon the records of the Clerk of
Superior Court a notation of release.
Acted upon this 3rd day of June, 1974.
Commissioner Cotton moved for its adioption, Commissioner Etheridge
seconded the move and the issue passed. Appreciation was expressed
to Mr. Woodall for his work with the liens.
ESTABLISHING THE MID -MONTH
MEETING OF THE BOARD
To establish the mid -month meeting of the Board as a regular meet-
ing the following resolution was presented by the County Atty:
" That, Whereas, G. S. 153A -40 permits theCounty to establish the time and
place of its regular meetings; and
Whereas, the County may establish two or more regular meetings each month;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County,
that:
1. The Board of Commissioners of Harnett County shall hold two regular
meetings each month.
2. The first regular meeting each month shall be held in the Commissioners
Room at the Courthouse at 9:30 a.m., on the first Monday of each month,
or on the next succeeding business day at the aforesaid time and place
if the first Monday is a holiday.
3. The second regular meeting each month shall be held in the Commissioners
Room at the Courthouse at 7:30 p.m., on the third Monday of each month,
or on the next succeeding business day at the aforesaid time and place if
the third Monday is a holiday.
4. That the Clerk to the Board cause a copy of this resolution to be posted
at the Courthouse on the courthouse bulletin Board and that a summary
of this resolution containing the information in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3
above be published on June 6, 1974, in a newspaper of general circulation
in the County.
5. That the Clerk shall prepare an affidavit of such posting referred to
above in Paragraph 4, and shall obtain an affidavit of publication of
the summary published in the press and shall further cause the same to
be filed in a subsequent meeting of the minutes of the Board.
Enacted this the 3rd day of June, 1974.
/s/ M. H. Brock, Chairman
/s/ H. D. Carson, Jr.
Clerk to the Board
Commissioner McLamb moved its adoption, Commissioner Etheridge sec-
onded the move and it passed unanimously.
vow ROAD PETITION
SR 2010 Road Petition SR 2010 was presented and received by the Board to be
sent to the Fayetteville Office of the Highway Department for their
investigation and recommendation.
AD JOURNED Commissioner Etheridge moved that the meeting be adjourned until
June 17, 1974, 7:30 p.m., and at that ime to continue the business
relating to the Board of Education in their requesting the calling
for a school bond issue and matters related thereto. The motion
is in keeping with G. S. 153A -40, relating to regular meetings of
the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner McLamb seconded the
motion and it carried.
The Chairman then declared the meeting. adjourned until June 17,
1974, 7 :30 p.m. The time of aption was 12 o'clock noon.
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Secret y
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Clerk to t rd
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD WAS CALLED FOR JUNE 12, 1974, WITH ALL MEMBERS PRES-
ENT, ALSO THE CLERK TO THE BOARD. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT
7:50 P.M..
MICRO -FILM COMMISSIONER COTTON MOVED THAT THE PROCEEDINGS BEGIN TO PURCHASE THE
MICRO -FILM EQUIPMENT FOR THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE. COMMISSIONER
BROWN SECONDED THE MOTION AND IT CARRIED.
VEHICLE PURCHASE
COMMISSIONER MCLAMB MOVED THAT AUTHORITY BE GRANTED TO PURCHASE A
VEHICLE FROM STATE SURPLUS, COMMISSIONER COTTON SECONDED AND IT
PASSED.
RES. WATER DISTRICT #1
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER COTTON, A SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ETHERIDGE THAT
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BE ACCEPTED:
RESOLUTION
IN A SPECIAL CALLED MEETiING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF HARNETT
HELD IN THE COURTHOUSE AT LILLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, AFTER DUE NOTICE TO ALL
COMMISSIONERS, ON THE 12TH. DAY OF JUNE 1974, AT 7:30 P.M., THE FOLLOWING RES-
OLUTION WAS INTRODUCED AND PASSED WITH FOUR COMMISSIONERS VOTING FAVORABLE AND NO
COMMISSIONERS VOTING AGAINST:
°WHEREAS, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIDNERS HAVE BEEN INFORMED
THAT FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION CAN MAKE LOANS ON WATER
FACILITIES AND MAY MAKE GRANTS ON WATER FACILITIES, AND
WHEREAS, THE COUNTY OF HARNETT THROUGH A PROPOSED SERVICE
DISTRICT NUMBER ONE DOES PROPOSE TO CONSTRUCT A WATER FACILITY
ESTIMATED TO BE AT A COST OF SIX MILLION SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS, AND
WHEREAS, THE COUNTY OF HARNETT ANTICIPATES A NORTH CAROLINA
CLEAN WATER GRANT OF NOT LESS THAN SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT APPLICATION BE FORWARDED TO FARMERS
HOME ADMINISTRATION REQUESTING A LOAN AND /OR A LOAN AND GRANT FROM
FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION TO ASSIST COUNTY OF
HARNETT IN DEVELOPMENT OF AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED
WATER FACILITIES IN SERVICE DISTRICT NUMBER ONE.°
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION IS A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS ON JUNE 12, 1974, AND IS HEREBY RECORDED ON THE
MINUTES OF THE BOARD.
MOTION CARRIED.
THE BOARD DESIRED THAT COMMISSIONERS MCLAMB, COTTON, BROCK, COUNTY ATTORNEY MCCORMICK
AND PLANNING DIRECTOR FOWLER TO GO TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION IN REFERENCE
TO THE ABOVE RESOLUTION.
MEETING RECESSED AT 9:45 P.M.
SRETARY
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CHAIRMAN