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07062004 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting July 6, 2004 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, in Courtroom 6, Harnett County Courthouse, 301 West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman Dan B. Andrews Walt Titchener Tim McNeill Staff present: Neil Emory, County Manager Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager Dwight W. Snow, County Attorney Vanessa W. Young, Finance Officer Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board Chairman Byrd called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and Commissioner McNeill led the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Commissioner Titchener moved to approve the agenda as published with the following additions: -presentation by Mac Campbell, Department of Transportation Board Member -request by Angier-Black River Rescue to address the Board -lease with Johnston County Industries (to consent agenda) Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Upon motion by Commissioner McNeill and seconded by Commissioner Hill, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda: 1. Minutes: Regular Meeting, June 21, 2004 Reconvened Meeting, June 23, 2004 (to adopt Budget) 2. Budget amendments: 1 Public Utilities (Fund 531-HCDPU) Code 531-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 5,000. increase 531-9000-431.30-04 Professional Services 5,000. increase 2 Library (Fund 110-General) Code 110-8100-450.60-33 Materials & Supplies 2,500. decrease 110-8100-450.74-74 Capital Outlay 2,500. increase 3 Health (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7600-441.32-26 Incentives 300. increase 110-7600-441.33-45 Contracted Services 9,282. increase 110-7600-441.41-11 Telecommunications & Postage 125. increase 110-7600-441.54-26 Advertising 100. increase 110-7600-441.55-12 Printing & Binding 100. increase 110-7600-441.58-01 Training & Meetings 125. increase 110-7600-441.58-14 Travel 1,200. increase 110-7600-441.60-33 Materials & Supplies 500. increase 110-7600-441.60-47 Food & Provisions 400. increase 110-7600-441.64-25 Books & Publications 100. increase 110-0000-353.76-01 Teens As Parents 12,232. increase 4 Hwy. 87 Sewer Improvements Project (Fund 555-“PU022B”) Code 555-9100-431.45-80 Contingency 7,500. increase 555-0000-314.50-00 Sales Tax Refund 7,500. increase 5 Homeland Security (Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-331.53-08 Homeland Security 2004 184,670. increase 110-5302-420.31-97 Homeland Security 2004 184,670. increase 6 Lee-Harnett CJPP (Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 6,306. increase 110-5102-420.60-33 Materials & Supplies 6,306. increase 7 Sheriff (Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 15,150. increase 110-5100-420.74-74 Capital Outlay Equipment 15,150. increase 8 Various (Fund 110-General) Code 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 36,559. increase 110-5100-420.74-74 Sheriff-Capital Outlay 11,799. increase 110-7200-465.74-74 Planning-Capital Outlay 24,760. increase 9 Emergency Telephone System (Fund 240-E911) Code 240-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 3,000. increase 240-5901-420.43-16 Maintenance & Repair-Equip. 3,000. increase 3. Tax refunds and releases (Attachment 1) th 4. Resolution recognizing McLean Chapel Church on its 140 Anniversary (Attachment 2) 5. Reclassification of Health Director and DSS Director positions in order to comply with Office of State Personnel rules. DSS Director: 5% reclassification increase Health Director: 5% reclassification increase 6. Increase Transportation Department part-time drivers’ annual hourly pay from 5 cents to 15 cents. 7. Resolution to add roads to State system for maintenance (Attachment 3) - Kinnis Creek Subdivision: Kinnis Creek Drive (ext) and Gary Drive 8. Authorized Emergency Management to apply for a FY 2004 Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $184,670. 9. Change order No. 1 - Barnhill Contracting Company regarding Airport Road Relocation project (Attachment 4) 10. Lease agreement between the County of Harnett (Lessor) and Johnston County Industries, Inc. (Lessee) for lease of the Harnett Production Enterprises facility as a part of an agreement for the management and operation of Harnett County’s sheltered workshop program by Johnston County Industries. Mac Campbell, North Carolina Board of Transportation member, presented a framed print of NC Highways’ Wildflowers to Chairman Teddy Byrd in appreciation for his military service in Iraq. Commissioner Hill moved for the appointments listed below. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Harnett County Board of Adjustment LeAnn B. Blackmon for a 3-year term to expire 7/31/07 nominated by Commissioner Andrews Dangerous Dog Committee Dr. Janet Batker for a 3-year term to expire 7/31/07 nominated by Commissioner McNeill Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board Gerry Sutton for a 2-year term to expire 7/31/06 nominated by Chairman Byrd Research Triangle Regional Partnership Steve Wicker for a 2-year term to expire 6/30/06 nominated by Commissioner Andrews Schel Gardner, representing members of the Angier-Black River Rescue Squad in attendance, expressed concerns with the recent decision by its Board of Directors to discontinue services of the rescue squad. Gary Pierce, Horticulture Agent, Cooperative Extension, reported on Agritourism in Harnett County, giving examples of Agritourism activities and interactions with Harnett County Departments. Neil Emory, County Manager, reported on the following items: -Johnston County Industries, Inc. is operating the former Harnett Production Enterprises program. -Staff met with Sandhills Center and Lee-Harnett Mental Health to discuss merger of the Lee-Harnett Area Authority into the Sandhills Center. -A meeting has been scheduled this week to begin planning for the County’s th 150 Anniversary celebration. -Proposed sale of excess County real property Commissioner McNeill moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes: 1) To instruct the County staff in negotiating the terms on a proposed contract for the acquisition of real property; and 2) To discuss a personnel matter. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(5)&(6). Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Commissioner Titchener moved for the Board to come out of closed session. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Chairman Byrd stated that the Board of Commissioners supports the decision of the Angier-Black River Rescue Board of Directors to discontinue service of the rescue squad. There being no further business, Commissioner Titchener moved to adjourn. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners regular meeting, July 6, 2004, adjourned at 11:20 a.m. _______________________________ Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman _______________________________ Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board Attachment 1. Attachment 2. Attachment 3. Attachment 4.