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Harnett County Board of Commissioners

Minutes of Regular Meeting November 20, 2006

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, November 20, 2006, in the County Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street, 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 Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board

Chairman Byrd called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner McNeill led the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Chairman Byrd welcomed Boy Scout Bradley Stewart who is working toward achieving Eagle Scout.

Vice Chairman Hill moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Upon motion by Commissioner Titchener and seconded by Commissioner McNeill, the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda:

1. Minutes: Special Meeting, November 3, 2006 (work session) Regular Meeting, November 6, 2006 Special Meeting, November 17, 2006 (work session)

2. Budget amendments:

144 Public Utilities (Fund 531-HCDPU) Code 531-9020-431.60-33 WW Treatment-Materials & Supp. 6,000. decrease 531-9000-431.58-14 Admin/CSR-Travel Admin. 3,500. increase 531-9030-431.58-14 Collections-Travel Admin. 2,500. increase

146 Legal Services (Fund 110-General) Code 110-4155-410.30-04 Professional Services 2,000. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 2,000. increase

148 Communication Tower (Fund 110-General) Code 110-4930-410.33-45 Contracted Services 16,325. decrease 110-4930-410.74-74 Capital Outlay-Equipment 16,325. increase

149 Harnett Regional Jetport (Fund 110-General) Code 110-6500-406.33-45 Contracted Services 33,072. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 33,072. increase

150 Agriculture Center/Animal Control Capital Project (Fund 370-“CP0501”) Code 370-8301-465.45-30 Agricultural Center-Technical 346. increase 370-8302-420.45-33 Animal Control-Materials & Supp. 346. decrease

151 Interfund Transfer (Fund 110-General) Code 110-8701-490.90-15 Interfd. Trans-H. Regional Jetport 330,000. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 330,000. increase

152 Restitution (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7930-441.32-38 Restitution 9,181. decrease 110-0000-331.77-02 Restitution 9,181. decrease

154 Public Assistance (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7710-441.88-15 Special Needs Adoption 202,343. increase 110-7710-441.89-10 South River Electric Donations 10. increase 110-7710-441.89-20 Central Electric Donations 341. increase 110-7710-441.89-30 Fuel Fund Donations 121. increase 110-7710-441.89-40 General Agency Donations 316. increase 110-7710-441.89-50 Elderly Assistance Donations 553. increase 110-7710-441.89-60 Foster Care Donations 505. increase 110-7710-441.89-70 Christmas Cheer 161. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 204,350. increase

155 Harnett Regional Jetport (Fund 110-General) Code 110-6500-406.74-71 Capital Outlay-Land 13,888. increase 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 13,888. increase

156 Harnett Regional Jetport (Fund 383-“CP0704”) Code 383-8360-465.90-10 Interfund Transfer-Gen. Fund 330,000. increase 383-0000-389.10-00 Interfund Transfer-Gen. Fund 330,000. increase

157 Public Utilities (Fund 531-HCDPU) Code 531-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 500. increase 531-9000-431.90-40 Interfd. Trans.-East Central Improvements Project 500. increase

158 Public Utilities (Fund 531-HCDPU) Code 531-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 450,000. increase 531-9000-431.90-78 Interfund Trans.-Ft. Bragg Water and Wastewater Treatment Proj. 450,000. increase

160 Public Assistance (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7710-441.80-85 Progress Energy Neighbor 429. increase 110-0000-330.77-01 Social Services Admin. 429. increase

161 Health (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7600-441.60-33 Materials & Supplies 17,043. increase 110-7600-441.41-11 Telecommunications & Postage 737. increase 110-7600-441.44-21 Building & Equipment Rent 720. increase 110-7600-441.64-25 Books & Publications 1,500. increase 110-0000-331.76-20 Pandemic Influenza 20,000. increase

163 Health (Fund 110-General) Code 110-7600-441.58-14 Travel 750. increase 110-7600-441.60-33 Materials & Supplies 750. increase 110-7600-441.64-25 Books & Publications 500. increase 110-0000-334.76-05 Lead Poisoning Prevention 2,000. increase

3. Tax Refunds (Attachment 1)

4. Lease agreement with M.A. Stevens for Probation and Parole office space in rental property located 716, 718, and 720 South Main Street, Lillington. The term of the lease is three years and will expire November 1, 2009. The rent amount is $765.00 per month for 716 South Main Street, $655 per month for 718 South Main, and $600.00 per month for 720 South Main Street. The rent amount will remain the same for the next three years.

5. Authorization for the Sheriff’s Department to purchase a Motorola Printrack Latent Station that will be used to compare latent prints from crime scenes with the NC SBI latent print database. The purchase price for the station and a printer is $43,685.00. Funds from the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant will be used to purchase the equipment.

6. Authorization for the Sheriff’s Department to purchase a 12’ x 20’ storage building at the cost of $4,400.00.

7. Authorization for the Finance Office to contract with Debt-Free, a non-profit organization that offers debt management assistance to individuals by setting up payment plans for outstanding debt. The individual named in this contract owes for rescue services and before the County can receive any type of payment of the unpaid balance, a contract between the County and Debt-Free must be signed. Approval of the contract by the Board is contingent upon review by the County Staff Attorney.

8. Write-offs of Emergency Medical Services delinquent accounts in the amount of $47,663.32. 9. Resolution of Support for State Funding for Water Resources Management by North Carolina Regional Councils (Attachment 2)

10. Project Ordinance for Fort Bragg Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Project – Design & Interim Plant Operations Phase (Attachment 3)

During the informal comments portion of the meeting, concerns regarding Harnett Health System’s proposed hospital project were voiced by the following citizens: Ronnie Faulkner, Coats Burgess Marshbanks, Buies Creek Marshall Page, Lillington Robert Kelly, Erwin Bruce Blackmon, Buies Creek Gayle Spears, Coats Curtis Temple, Lillington

Kathy Moore, Chalybeate Springs, expressed concerns with an industrial development in her neighborhood.

Commissioner Titchener moved to approve the appointments listed below. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Mid-Carolina Aging Advisory Committee Lee McLean re-appointed for a 3-year term to expire 8-31-09 Nominated by Commissioner Andrews

Harnett County Board of Health Rosa Maria Matthews and Lester Chalmers for 3-year terms to expire 12-31-09

Harnett County Criminal Justice Partnership Board Anna Janard-Substance Abuse Sandy Norris-Probation Joyce James-Chief Probation Amy Johnson-Business Community Kendra Coats-Law Enforcement Penny Bell-Attorney Jay Dudley-Chief of Police Re-appointments: Peter Strickland-District Attorney Tim McNeill-County Commissioner Truitt Underhill-ESC Neil Emory-County Manager Tony Wilder-Assistant County Manager Larry Rollins-Sheriff Sandra Rhia-Community Service James Lee-Chief Probation Officer Resson Faircloth-District Court Judge Frank Lanier-Superior Court Judge All Criminal Justice Partnership Board appointments are for 3-year terms to expire 11-30-09.

Larry Johnson addressed the Board regarding his property which he maintains was damaged due to water run-off from an adjoining development. The Board asked that Mr. Johnson submit a written request outlining his concerns and request.

John Rouse, Health Director, presented for the Board’s consideration a request for authorization to use the sole source purchasing option for Well@Home and Maestro Software from Patient Care Technologies. This software is for Home Health and will be used for time management reports, PPS fiscal management, and patient documentation. Estimated expenditure for the software is $151,072.00. Commissioner Titchener moved to authorize purchase of the software using the sole source option. Commissioner Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Mark Locklear, Manager of Planning Services, gave an overview of proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Regulations Ordinance. The proposed text amendments address creation of a “Development Review Board”. Christi Barthelme, Planner, reviewed key points and detailed changes in the ordinances. Chairman Byrd called to order a public hearing on the proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Regulations Ordinance and opened the meeting for comments from the public. Don Harrop, Attorney, Blue Grass Court, Dunn, made general comments and stated that the changes were a good idea as a whole, but he has questions. He encouraged the Board and staff to be careful with language of the proposed text amendments. There being no further comments, Chairman Byrd closed the joint public hearing. Commissioner McNeill moved to table consideration of the matter until a later meeting. Commissioner Titchener seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Departmental reports were filed with the Board from Animal Control, Planning Department, and Finance Office (Attachment 4).

Commissioner Titchener moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purpose: to consult with the County Staff regarding the handling or settlement of a claim. The motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3). Commissioner McNeill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Commissioner McNeill moved for the Board to come out of closed session. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

There being no further business, Commissioner McNeill moved to adjourn. Vice Chairman Hill seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners regular meeting, November 20, 2006 adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ______Teddy J. Byrd, Chairman Kay S. Blanchard, Clerk to the Board