HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 5, 2004
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday,
January 5, 2004, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration
Building, 102 East Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Beatrice B. Hill, Vice Chairman
Dan B. Andrews
Walt Titchener
Tim McNeill
Chairman Teddy J. Byrd was absent due to military obligations in Iraq.
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
Vice Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and Commissioner
Andrews led the pledge of allegiance and prayer.
Commissioner McNeill moved to approve the agenda as published with the addition
of a presentation by EquusHeals, an organization which serves children with
disabilities. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Upon motion by Commissioner Andrews and seconded by Commissioner Titchener,
the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda:
1. Minutes:
Regular Meeting, December 1, 2003
Special Meeting, December 12, 2003
2. Budget Amendments:
183 Sheriff Department (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-336.15-00 Controlled Substance Tax
110-5100-420.32-27 drug Program
184 General Services (Fund 10-General)
Code 110-0000-356.30-00 Insurance Claim
110-4600-410.43-21 Maintenance & Repair-Auto
186 Health (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7600-441.60-45 Drugs
97. increase
97. increase
240. increase
240. increase
3,982. increase
110-7600-441.60-46 Medical Supplies
110-0000-332.76-02 Family Planning
187 Emergency Services (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5300-420.44-21 Building & Equipment Rent
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
3,982. increase
7,964. increase
4,540. increase
4,530. increase
190 Automation Enhancement (Fund 230-Automation Enhancement)
Code 230-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
15,900. increase
230-0000-361.10-00 Interest on Investments
100. increase
230-4800-410.33-45 Contracted Services
16,000. increase
191 Communications (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-331.51-08 Mobile Data Terminal
110-5110-420.74-74 Capital Outlay
35,284. increase
35,284. increase
192 Coats Wastewater Extension Project (Fund 548-“PU0301”)
Code 548-9108-431.45-01 Construction-Wellons
5,200. increase
548-9108-431.45-80 Contingency
5,200. decrease
193 Emergency Services (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-331.53-05 Homeland Security, Phase II
110-5301-420.32-20 Program Exercise
4,238. increase
4,238. increase
194 Parents as Teachers (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7310-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages
110-7310-465.21-00 Group Insurance
110-7310-465.22-00 FICA Tax
110-7310-465.23-00 Retirement
110-7310-465.30-04 Professional Services
110-7310-465.41-11 Telephone & Postage
110-7310-465.41-13 Utilities
110-7310-465.44-21 Building & Equipment Rent
110-7310-465.52-54 Insurance – Bonds
110-7310-465.54-26 Advertising
110-7310-465.55-12 Printing & Binding
110-7310-465.58-01 Training & Meetings
110-7310-465.58-14 Travel
110-7310-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies
110-7310-465.60-47 Food & Provisions
110-7310-465.60-53 Dues & Subscriptions
110-7310-465.64-25 Books
110-0000-334.73-10 Parents As Teachers
48,308. increase
7,300. increase
3,749. increase
2,502. increase
480. increase
2,391. increase
960. increase
6,810. increase
103. increase
636. increase
500. increase
1,433. increase
5,402. increase
4,025. increase
312. increase
475. increase
1,000. increase
86,386. increase
195 Family Child Care Home Licensure (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7312-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages
8,190. increase
110-7312-465.21-00 Group Insurance
110-7312-465.22-00 FICA Tax
110-7312-465.23-00 Retirement
110-7312-465.23-01 Supplemental Retirement
110-7312-465.32-26 Incentives
110-7312-465.32-81 Mini Family Child Care
110-7312-465.41-11 Telephone & Postage
110-7312-465.54-26 Advertising
110-7312-465.58-01 Training & Meetings
110-7312-465.58-14 Travel
110-7312-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies
110-7312-465.60-47 Food & Provisions
110-7312-465.60-53 Dues & Subscriptions
110-7312-465.64-25 Books & Publications
110-7312-465.30-04 Professional Services
110-0000-334.73-04 Fam. Child Care Home Licen.
1,433. increase
627. increase
401. increase
104. increase
6,000. increase
2,000. increase
700. increase
500. increase
150. increase
500. increase
1,322. increase
883. increase
100. increase
455. increase
218. increase
23,583. increase
196 Jail (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5120-420.60-30 Laundry & Dry Cleaning
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
5,500. increase
5,500. increase
199 Finance (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4400-410.30-10 Utility Audit Expense
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
4,800. increase
4,800. increase
201 Education (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-8600-480.31-36 Board of Education-Ice Storm
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
2,500. increase
2,500. increase
202 Emergency Services (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5300-420.32-34 Hurricane Isabel
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
3,158. increase
3,158. increase
203 Public Buildings (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4700-410.41-33 Utilities-CCCC (Shawtown)
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
29,000. increase
29,000. increase
204 Governing Body (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4100-410.60-53 Dues & Subscriptions
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
8,139. increase
8,139. increase
205 Restitution (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7930-441.11-00 Salaries & Wages
110-7930-441.22-00 FICA Tax Expense
110-7930-441.23-00 Retirement
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
2,018. increase
273. increase
98. increase
2,389. increase
206 One-on One (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7931-441.11-00 Salaries & Wages
110-7931-441.21-00 Group Insurance Expense
110-7931-441.23-00 Retirement
110-7931-441.23-01 Supplemental Retirement
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
1,083. increase
1,050. increase
53. increase
21. increase
2,207. increase
207 Sheriff (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-370.20-00 Loan Proceeds-Capital Lease
110-5100-420.74-76 Lease-other Financing Sources
34,249. increase
34,249. increase
208 Sheriff (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-331.51-03 Local Law Enf. Block Grant
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
110-5100-420.74-74 Capital Outlay
5,077. increase
50,000. increase
55,077. increase
209 Rural Internet Access (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4920-410.60-33 Materials & Supplies
110-4920-410.58-14 Travel
110-0000-353.24-00 MIS-Rural Economic Dev.
2,500. increase
500. increase
3,000. increase
212 Sheriff (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-356.30-00 Insurance Reimbursement
110-5100-420.43-21 Maintenance & Repair-Auto
6,668. increase
6,668. increase
214 Public Assistance (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-7710-441.80-90 Crisis Intervention
110-7710-441.80-85 CP&L Project Share
110-0000-330.77-01 Social Services Admin.
110-0000-330.77-02 Vendor Payments
110-0000-331.77-08 Foster Care TEA
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
85,725. increase
844. increase
86,569. increase
22,500. increase
15,000. decrease
7,500. decrease
215 Emergency Services (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-334.53-06 Domestic Preparedness Grant
110-5301-420.32-20 Program Exercise
4,238. increase
4,238. increase
216 Southwest Regional III Project (Fund 542-“REGIII”)
Code 542-9101-431.45-06 Frank Horne-Construction
542-9101-431.45-80 Contingency
8,339. decrease
8,339. increase
217 Aging-RSVP (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-353.15-00 Donations – RSVP
110-7510-441.32-13 RSVP-Special Projects
960. increase
960. increase
218 Juvenile Restitution (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
110-7930-441.32-82 Return of Unspent Grant Funds
228. increase
228. increase
220 Library (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-0000-331.81-02 EZ LSTA
110-8100-450.64-25 Books & Publications
20,000. increase
20,000. increase
221 Solid Waste (Fund 580-Solid Waste)
Code 580-6600-461.90-10 Transfer-General Fund
580-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
11,000. increase
11,000. increase
222 Tax (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-4500-410.41-11 Telephone & Postage
110-0000-389.58-00 Transfer – Solid Waste
11,000. increase
11,000. increase
225 Animal Control (Fund 110-General)
Code 110-5500-420.60-33 Materials & Supplies
110-0000-353.03-00 Contributions & Donations
150. increase
150. increase
3. Tax refunds and releases (Attachment 1)
4. Resolutions to add roads to state system (Attachment 2)
- Highlands at Sherwood Forest Subdivision
- Sherwood Forest Subdivisions
- Myrtlewood Subdivision
5. Amendment to original contract with TRC, Inc. regarding the Harnett County
Architectural Survey for a five month extension for completion of the project.
6. Change order for Frank Horne Construction on Southwest Regional Transmission
Project, Phase III (Attachment 3)
7. Authorization to change service/sales provider for the 800 MHZ EDACS system
and terminals from the current provider, Triangle Communications to
Communications International, Inc. The Harnett County Communications
Committee feels that with this change the system will be maintained in a more
efficient and effective manner. The change also provides a yearly savings of
$29,617.20 on the system maintenance.
8. Resolution amending the Harnett County Zoning Ordinance Text to correct
typographical errors (Attachment 4)
9. Writeoffs of delinquent Public Utilities accounts for the fourth quarter of 2003. All
of these accounts have been in a delinquent status for more than three years and
total $9,122.79.
10. Authorization for a public hearing to be held on January 20, 2004 for the
Board of Education QZAB. Harnett County Schools is seeking to upgrade 20
schools which are in need of general improvements such as electrical and
computer network infrastructure and air quality upgrades. (Attachment 5)
11. Lease agreement for storage space at the old Swift Yarn Plant for Emergency
Services. The storage space is needed due to the acquisition of additional
equipment and loss of current storage space. Lease is with Southern Property
Management Co. LLC for term from October 13, 2003 until October 31, 2004.
Amount of rent per month is $530.00.
12. Reclassification of two Sheriff’s Department positions:
- Clerk Receptionist, pay grade 57 – change to 911 Call Taker, pay grade 60
- Secretary V, pay grade 61 – change to 911 Call Taker, pay grade 60
13. Harnett County Airport Work authorization No. 03-02 for Talbert & Bright, Inc.,
who provide assistance for land acquisition in the Runway 23 Approach.
14. Increase in Emergency Medical Service transport fees for the remaining three
years of the Medicare Schedule Fee process. There is no increase in mileage at
this time.
Current Fees
New Approved Fees
BLS Non-Emergency $150.00
BLS Non-Emergency $180.00
BLS Emergency
190.00
BLS Emergency
285.00
ALS 1 Non-Emergency 160.00
ALS 1 Non-Emergency 215.00
ALS 1 Emergency
250.00
ALS 1 Emergency
340.00
ALS 2 Emergency
325.00
ALS 2 Emergency
485.00
In the informal comments portion of the meeting, Mirta Humphreys discussed her
concerns with trash along Buffalo Lake Road and Alpine Drive near her home.
Commissioner McNeill moved for the appointments listed below. Commissioner
Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Harnett County Library Board of Trustees
Ruth S. Thomas appointed for a 3-year term to expire 01/01/07
nominated by Commissioner McNeill
Harnett County Airport Committee
Rhett Raynor reappointed for a 3-year term to expire 12/31/06
nominated by Commissioner Titchener
Harnett County Board of Health
Sherrie Byrd appointed to fill unexpired term of Pat McKee
Term expires 12/31/04
nominated by Commissioner Andrews
Averasboro Township Tourism Development Authority
Billy Tart reappointed for a 1-year term to expire 12/31/04
nominated by Commissioner Titchener
Debbie Turner, who recently passed away, appointed as an honorary member
nominated by Commissioner Titchener
Dr. Marvin Joyner, President, Central Carolina Community College, requested
authorization to move funds within the CCCC budget to help fund the cost of a search
for a new college president. Dr. Joyner is retiring. Commissioner McNeill moved to
authorize the request to re-purpose $17,000 as requested. Commissioner Titchener
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Lee Anne Nance, Economic Development Director, presented proposed economic
incentives for Champion Hoist & Equipment. Vice Chairman Hill called to order a
public hearing and opened the meeting for comments from the public. No comments
were offered and Vice Chairman closed the public hearing. Dwight W. Snow, County
Attorney, presented a proposed resolution and agreement regarding the incentive
package. Commissioner Titchener moved for adoption of the resolution to enter into
the Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Champion Hoist & Equipment
Co., LLC. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
(Attachment 6)
Lisa Familo, EquusHeals, provided an overview of the program which serves children
with disabilities. Ms. Familo noted that EquusHeals is an educational and therapeutic
animal assisted enrichment program for children with disabilities and their families,
which includes horseback riding sessions designed by a special educator. The whole
family is involved and at the present time 25 families are being served. This is
provided at no cost to the family. Ms. Familo requested a donation from the County at
this time and for EquusHeals to be considered for a donation in the FY 2004-2005
budget process. Commissioner McNeill moved to authorize a donation of $6,000
from the County now and for additional funding to be considered as part of the FY
2004-2005 budget process. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Gary Pope, Emergency Services Director, requested authorization to submit an
application for a State Homeland Security grant. Commissioner Andrews moved to
authorize the submittal of the grant in the amount of $280,179.00 which will be used
to purchase equipment for first responders. Commissioner Titchener seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Hill called to order a public hearing on a proposed Zoning Ordinance
text amendment adding kennels as conditional use. Mark Locklear presented the
proposed resolution to amend the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Board
recommended approval. Vice Chairman Hill opened the meeting for comments from
the public. No comments were offered and the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Titchener moved to adopt the resolution as presented. Commissioner
Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. (Attachment 7)
Neil Emory, County Manager, presented a request from the Averasboro Battlefield
Commission regarding cost incurred by use of Sheriff’s deputies at the Commission’s
living history event in October. The Sheriff had already provided officers for the last
re-enactment at no charge and did not believe his department could absorb the cost of
this event. Commissioner Titchener moved for the County to reimburse one-half of
the requested amount of $1,584.00. Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.
Neil Emory, County Manager, noted that it is now time to proceed with the closeout of
the grant utilized to provide sewer service to Country Walk Development as well as
Western Harnett High and Middle School. Vice Chairman Hill called to order a public
hearing as required to close out the Community Development Block Grant – Housing
Development Project 99-C-0688, and opened the meeting for comments from the
public. No comments were offered and the public hearing was closed.
Wm. A. (Tony) Wilder, Assistant County Manager, reported on the condition of the
Anderson Creek gym and repairs needed. Commissioner McNeill moved to authorize
staff to meet with Harnett County Schools representatives to discuss the matter.
Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. A budget
amendment to fund the repair project will be considered at a future Board meeting.
Departmental reports were filed with the Board from Veterans Affairs, Animal
Control, Economic Development, and the Health Department.
Mr. Emory noted that a Board retreat will be held January 16, 2004 in the Town of
Angier’s Board meeting room.
Commissioner Andrews moved that the Board go into closed session for the following
purposes:
1) to discuss a personnel matter involving the performance of a
particular contract.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(6)
Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner McNeill moved to come out of closed session. Commissioner
Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Commissioner Andrews moved to amend the motion above to go into closed session,
adding the purpose to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of
industries or other businesses in Harnett County in accordance with N.C. General
Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(4). Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.
There being no further business, Commissioner McNeill moved to adjourn.
Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett
County Board of Commissioners regular meeting, January 5, 2004, adjourned at 10:45
a.m.