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08041969Regular Meeting: August 4 _4_1969_ August 4, 1969 ALL TO ORDER ADING OF MINUTES RDER OF BUSINESS R #1440 Black iver District The regular monthly meeting of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners convened Monday, August 4, 1969 in the Commissioners' Room, Courthouse, Lillington, North Carolina. Those present were: Messrs. M. H. Brock, Chairman,; D. P. Ray, Jr., Vice - Chairman; Gilbert Brown, Member and C. E. McLamb, Member. Absent: W. J. Cotton. Also present, Messrs. Gerald Arnold, County Attorney and H. D. Carson, Jr., Clerk to the Board. Chairman Brock called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. Mr. Gilbert Brown offered the morning prayer. The minutes of the July 1 Regular Meeting and special meetings of July 21, 24, and 28 were read. Minutes were approved as read. Item 1. A delegation of approximately fifteen people headed by Mr. James Norris from the Black River District appeared before the Board rela- tive to SR #1440 requesting paving of this road and reported that the road is unsafe. Mr. Sam Wilson, District Highway Engineer heard the delegation and advised that the paving of the road would depend on the policy of the commission, but that the unsafe condition would be checked out immediately. Mr. Brock advised the delegation that the Board was in favor of the paving of the road and would request that the Highway Commission take this matter under consideration. R #1251 The Highway Commission was requested to check SR #1251 near Broadway. asonic Road Mr. Brock requested that an investigation of traffic conditions on the Masonic Road crossing on 421 near Zola's Barbeque be made. Mr. Wilson advised that this matter be put into the form of a formal letter of request to Mr. N. S. Day, Division Engineer. ELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS nderson Creek Area Item 2. The Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Company has proposed the annexation of a portion of the Anderson Creek community by the Fayetteville exchange of C T & T. Mr. John Aaron Senter of Lillington appeared before the Board opposing this action. Mr. W. A. Johnson, attorney for Mr. Billy Wellons who favors the action, spoke briefly on behalf of his client. A hearing on this matter has been scheduled for August 26, 1969 before the Utilities Commission. At the request of Mr. Arnold, County Attorney, the Board consi- dered the above matter and the following action was taken: RESOLVED, That the Harnett County Board of Commissioners oppose the action of the Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Company to take in a portion of the Anderson Creek community under the Fayetteville ex- change as it has been presented to this Board and that an appeal be made to the Utilities Commission. Resolved further, that this Board will not oppose the unification of Harnett County under one exchange. ACTION: Mr. D. P. Ray, Jr. moved the adoption of above resolution. Motion was seconded by Mr. Gilbert Brown and carried un- animously. AY ROAD Item 3. nderson Creek Area Mr. John Aaron Senter appeared before the Board and requested that Ray Road be changed to the former name McArthur Road. ACTION: The matter was referred to Mr. Ray and Mr. Brown for consideration and action. rAMS- KINTON NURSING ME. RE: Fire Districts Item 4. The Board was requested to make a determination relative to the Adams - Kinton Nursing Home and the Buies Creek and Summerville fire districts; to establish whether the Nursing Home is in the Buies Cree or Summerville Fire District. Mr. Frank Lewis, Civil Defense Directo and Mr. Joe Maxwell, Chief of the Buies Creek Fire District briefed the commission on the situation. It was reported that according to the vote of the Summerville Fire District held in 1966, the Adams - Kinton Nursing Home was voted into the Summerville District and was accepted by the North Carolina Insurance Rating Bureau as being in this district. It was also noted that the records of the Board of County Commissioners do not reflect any resolution or motion placing the Adams - Kinton Nursing Home in the Buies Creek Fire District. After discussion, Mr. Arnold advised that the Board would have t abide by the official records. ACTION: The matter was tabled. Mr. Arnold and Mr. Lewis were instructed to check the records concerning this matter and to bring it to the attention of the Board at the next regula meeting. BUIES CREEK FIRE Item 5. DISTRICT Re: petitionMr. Edward McCormick reported that the Buies Creek Fire District Proposed Boundary received by the Board on July 24, 1969 was invalid due to an error in Extension the date published for the public hearing. Mr. McCormick also report that it had been brought to his attention that there is some question involving the boundary lines and that an official opinion must be rendered concerning this. PUBLIC HEARING DATE Re: Buies Creek Fire District TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT TAX SUPERVISOR'S REPORT TAX AND WELFARE LIEN ATTORNEY'S REPORT September 2, 1969 was set as the official public hearing date for the proposed extension of the boundary of the Buies Creek Fire District. Item 6. Mr. Earl Jones, Tax Collector presented the monthly report of his department. It was suggested that the tax collector schedule routine visits to various areas in the county for the purpose of establishing tax collection points. Item 7. Mr. Thomas Allen, Tax Supervisor, presented the monthly report of his department. The following request for refund was presented: Troy A. Williams, Coats, North Carolina $12.05 For 1 lot double listed. ACTION: Upon a motion by Mr. McLamb, seconded by Mr. Ray, above refun was granted. Item 8. Mr. Marshall Woodall, Tax and Welfare Lien attorney presented th following report: REPORT: TAX & WELFARE LIEN ATTORNEY August 4, 1969 COLLECTION ON TAXES: NAME Franklin & Susan J Juanita Williams Betsy Quick RESOLUTION RE: Item 9. HARNETT AGRI - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT HARNETT COUNTY COMMISSION NORTH CAROLINA TOWNSHIP . Quick Anderson Creek Stewart's Creek Johnsonville CASE NO. 3447 3594 68CVD861 TOTAL AMT ATTY Collected FEE $137.87 $30.0 99.54 20.0 128.11 20.0 $365.52 '70.0 d RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County in 1964 created an economic development commission, hereinafter referred to as the Harnett Agri- Business Development Commission, under and by virtue of Chapter 158, Article 2 of the North Carolina General Statut and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County is the unanimous opirrion that the Harnett Agri- Business Development Commi has served to promote the over -all economic growth of Harnett County since it was established and that this Commission has helped to bring about unprecedented growth and progress in our County; WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to express its appreciation to the members of the Harnett Agri- Business Development Commission for assuming the responsibility of organizing the said Harn tt Agri- Business Development Commission and for their dedication to the principles for which the Commission was formed; 5; Sion AND WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners further wishes ESOLUTION: ARNETT COUNTY OOD NEIGHBOR OUNCIL to make known its intent that the Harnett Agri - Business Development Commission should continue to function as it has in the past, and to express its hope that the Harnett Agri- Business Development Com- mission will proceed with all deliberate speed to fill the office of director with the most competent person who might be available for this position. WHEREAS, The Harnett Agri- Business Development Commission shall employ a director and he shall report to and be responsible solely to the Harnett Agri- Business Dedopment Commission, and that the complete operation and control of the Harnett Agri- Bufness Develop- ment Commission shall be completely autonomous and independent of other boards or governmental agencies subject only to operating with- in the appropriation made by the Harnett County Board of Commission's. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That an appropriation not to exceed twenty -five thousand dollars ($25000) annually from non -tax sources be appropriated for the operation of the Harnett Agri- Bufness Develop- ment Commission, and further that a five - hundred ($500) Contingency Cash Fund be established and maintained for the use and benefit of The Harnett Agri- Business Development Commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the County will provide adequate quarters, equipment and supplies, to include such periodicals and professional publications as may be desired by the Chairman of said Commission and to pay the salaires of an adequate staff, to be se- lected by the Commission, as may be necessary in operating the office of the said Commission and its Director. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the following shall constitute an advisory committee to the Harnett Agri- Business Development Commission''L Mayors of the respective municipalities in Harnett County. Presidents of the respective Chambers of Commerce in the County.'i Members of the General Assembly of North Carolina representing Harnett County. The Chairman of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, and any others who may from time to time be selected by the Commissions. M. H. BROCK, Chairman D. P. Ray, Jr. Vice - Chairman W.J. Cotton, Jr., Member C. E. McLamb, Member Gilbert Brown, Member Duly adopted this the day of 1969. Recorded the Commissioners' Minute Book of Harnett County. ATTEST: H. D. Carson, Jr., Clerk to the Board page of ACTION: Upon a motion by Mr. McLamb, seconded by Mr. Brown, the above resolution was adopted. Item 10. Rev. Tom Freeman, Chairman of the Harnett County Good Neighbor Council appeared before the Board and presented the following res- olution: From: The Harnett County Good Neighbor Council To: The Harnett County Commissioners: August 4, 1969 During the year of 1969 the Harnett County Good Neighbor Council has been meeting monthly, except for the month of June, in the con- ference foom of the library of Campbell College at Buies Creek. Attendance has not been as good as we hoped for and needed, but efforts have been made to keep close to the situation in race relations in our county. However, because of the moving away of some and the inability of others to be as active in the Council as they wished to be, we are asking for the Commissioners to make some changes. We will continue to work as closely as possible with the Governor's Good Neighbor Council First, we wish to recommend that Mr. Eugne Smith, of Dunn, Executive Vice - President of the Waccamaw Bank and Trust Company, be named Chairman of the Harnett County Good Neighbor Council, succeeding 3 )-1- HERIFF'S DEPT. E: Cars the Rev. Tom M. Freeman. Mr. Freeman will continue to serve on the Council. Second, we wish to recommend that the Commissisoners authorize the present members of the Council to nominate new members to replace those who have resigned or moved away, and to bring these names to th Commissioners at a later date. We have asked that a committee compos d of Mr. Vernon Poeter and Mr. Samuel T. Rhoades work on the revision o the membership of the Council. We desire a membership of about twent five persons of both races, representing every area of Harnett County We wish to express our appreciation to the Commissioners for their support and interest in the work of the council and the field of race relations. s/t Item 11. Tom M. Freeman, Chairman A proposal to sell the cars which the Sheriff's department is now using and replace them with new cars was discussed. ACTION: Mr. Brown moved that the cars be disposed of in the proper manner and that new cars be purchaEd. Motion was seconded by Mr. McLamb and carried unanimously. LAW AND ORDER Item 12. RESOLUTION A letter was received from Mr. W. B. Julian, Liaison Administrat Proposal Law and Order Division, Local Law Enforcement Agency concerning the participation of Harnett County in the Cumberland -Hoke unit. ACTION: Mr. McLamb moved that Mr. Arnold check into the program and report his findings to the Board at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Ray and carried unanimously. APPOINTEE Item 13. JURY'S COMMISSION Appointee: Mr. Mac Reid Hudson COUNTY BUILDING Meeting with architect ACTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Ray, Mr. Hudson was appointed to serve on the jury's commission. Item 14. A meeting was set for Thursday, August 7 with the Welfare Board and Mr. Croft, architect for the county building, to discuss the proposed building. GENERAL Item 15. a. The secretary was instructed to send a letter of invitation to the meetings of the county commissioners to Mr. Roy G. Sowers, Jr and Mr. W. B. Joyce. b. Mr. Brock reported that flowers had been sent to Mr. Edwards, Mrs. Page, Mr. Jones and Mr. Wilson. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m. ATTEST: OCK, C airman H. D. CARSO , , Clerk to the Board LY• 7.22-e v-2/ B -ssie W. Moss, Secretary r