121613mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
December 16, 2013
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, December 16,
2013, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front
Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Staff present:
Joe Miller, Chairman
Gary House, Vice Chairman
Jim Burgin, Commissioner
Beatrice B. Hill, Commissioner
C. Gordon Springle, Commissioner
Tommy Burns, County Manager
Joseph Jeffries, Deputy County Manager
Tony Wilder, Deputy County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board
Chaiiinan Miller called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Commissioner Springle led the pledge
of allegiance and invocation.
Mr. Burns announced Harnett County was recently selected as the 2013 Southeast Region Deal
of the Year by The Bond Buyer, a municipal bond publication, who recognizes various financing
and refinancing deals throughout the United States each year that were creative and innovative
and resulted in a large gross savings for the issuer. Mr. Burns noted Harnett County is the first
North Carolina issuer to be honored in the Southeast Region for the Deal of the Year Award.
The County was selected based on its sale of $20.1 Million in Limited Obligation Bonds, used to
purchase the General Obligation debt of the county's seven small, unrated water and sewer
districts. The uniquely structured financing resulted in a gross savings of $4.9 for the collective
water and sewer districts. A short video was shown highlighting Harnett County for this award.
Mr. Burns thanked the Board of Commissioners for giving the staff the flexibility to pursue this
type of refinancing and recognized the team involved in the bond effort including:
• Bond Counsel: Parker Poe and Michael Juby;
• Financial Advisor: Davenport and Company and Ted Cole;
• Bond Underwriter: Robert W. Baird and Company and Ron Maher;
• Underwriter's Attorneys: Hunton and Williams
• County Attorney Dwight Snow; and
• Harnett County Finance Office and Kimberly Honeycutt
Commissioners Burgin and Springle, Mr. Burns and Mrs. Honeycutt attended the awards
ceremony in New York. Commissioners presented the Southeast Region of the Deal of the Year
award to Public Utilities Director Steve Ward. Mr. Ward, who said it was an honor to receive
the award on behalf of the department, addressed the group.
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Chairman Miller called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Vice Chairman
House moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.
Vice Chaiiinan House moved to approve the items listed on the consent agenda. Commissioner
Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
1. Minutes: December 2, 2013 Regular Meeting
2. Budget Amendments:
160 Health Depai tinent
Code 110-7600-441.60-45 Drugs
110-0000-331.76-19 TANF Birth Prevention
10,009 increase
10,009 increase
161 Emergency Telephone System Fund
Code 240-5900-420.74-74 Capital Outlay — Equipment 459,786 increase
240-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 459,786 increase
162 Emergency Services Department
Code 110-5302-420.35-24 Homeland Exercise
110-0000-334.53-10 Homeland Exercise
3. Tax refunds, rebates and releases (Attachment 1)
8,408 decrease
8,408 decrease
4. Staff Attorney, on behalf of Emergency Services, requested approval of the fire insurance
district boundary lines and resolution for West Johnston Fire Protection Insurance
District, Angier Black River Fire Protection Insurance District and Coats Grove Fire
Protection Insurance District. The laws of the State of North Carolina, and in particular
North Carolina General Statute 153A-233, authorizes the County of Harnett to designate
the boundaries of fire insurance districts for the purpose of insurance grading. With the
creation of the West Johnston Fire Protection Insurance District, the insurance district
boundaries of Angier Black River Fire Protection Insurance District and Coats Grove Fire
Protection Insurance District will change. The boundary lines for purposes of insurance
grading are in accordance with the maps attached to the resolution. (Attachment 2)
5. Approval of County of Harnett Emergency Management Ordinance and Emergency
Operation Plan
6. Resolution to Honor Tony Wilder (Attachment 3)
7. Health Department requested approval of reclassification of Patient Relations
Representative V to Accounts Supervisor as recommended by NC Office of State Human
Resources. This reclassification will cause a small increase in salary which can be
absorbed in the Health Department's current budget.
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8. 2014 Meeting Schedule of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Chaiiiiian Miller presented Mr. Wilder with a resolution commending and honoring his service
and contributions to the County. Mr. Wilder addressed the group. Teddy Byrd and Neil Emory
spoke honoring Mr. Wilder and his years of service. Mr. Burns presented Mr. Wilder with a
Harnett County plaque. Vice Chairman House also addressed the group commending Mr.
Wilder.
Chaimian Miller opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes
for each presentation up to 30 minutes.
- Paul Long of 61 Old Buies Creek Road in Angier asked for a short term and long term plan
of how we are going to get schools built. He said a better health care policy needs to be
provided for county employees. Mr. Long also requested records from Good Hope; noting
he has asked for the records for the past 12 months. Last, Mr. Long referenced a recent
article regarding the need for textbooks for students.
Commissioner Springle moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner Hill
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
BOARD OF HEALTH
Patricia Chalmers, Gordon Clapp, Judy Herrin and Dr. Russ Warren (nominated by
Commissioner Springle) were reappointed to serve on this Board for a term of 3 years
ending December 31, 2016.
PLANNING BOARD
Everett Blake III (nominated by Commissioner Springle) was appointed to serve as an
alternate on the Harnett County Planning Board for a term of 3 years ending December
31, 2016.
Paula Hodges with Martin, Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A., presented the County Audit for
the Fiscal Year Ending 2013. Audit highlights included: 1) unmodified opinion, 2) cooperative
staff, 3) general fund cash of $20,438,883, and 4) available fund balance of $17,959,942. Mrs.
Hodges stated there was an increase of $4,173,368 in the available fund balance and an increase
in tax revenues in 2013.
Regarding the Viper Radio System implementation, Mr. Burns noted this was a follow-up from
the previous special session discussion. Mrs. Honeycutt and Harnett County Sheriff's Office
Major Gary McNeill prepared and provided additional information for the Board, including a
revised project ordinance totaling the project at $7,235,270 and two funding scenarios from
Motorola. Mrs. Honeycutt went over the two funding scenarios in detail. Discussion continued
including when payment would be due for portions of the project as approximately $2 million of
the project cost may need to come from the county's general fund over the next two fiscal years.
Major McNeill explained approximately $533,000 of this project is for the Automatic Vehicle
Location (AVL) and is not related to the Viper Radio Program and could be held off until the
Board appropriates funds. Mr. Burns suggested going ahead and including the AVL at this time.
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Major McNeill said it will take approximately a year from the date of financing approval to
switch over to the new system.
Commissioner Springle questioned why it is the County responsibility to fund the radios for all
of the communities and fire depat tinents who are currently charge air time only. Mrs. Honeycutt
said it was her understanding that the Board agreed to make the initial purchase of this
equipment because it is the County's system and we are requiring them to go on the Viper
System with us. After the initial purchase, any upgrade will be the town or department's
responsibility.
Commissioner Burgin moved to approve Option 1 of the funding scenarios with Motorola which
includes the financing amount of lease for $5,059,009 with an interest rate of 0.982% and
payments stating in January 2015. Commissioner Burgin encouraged staff to look at other
options to try to coordinate as much as possible. Vice Chairman House seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.
Mr. Burns presented the following report:
- Planning Services Report November 2013
- Veteran Affairs Activities Report November 2013
- Public Health Activities Summaries for October and November 2013
- Community Development Monthly Performance Status Report November 2013
Inter-Depat tiuental Budget Ordinance Amendments/change orders
Chairman Miller called for any new business. Commissioner Burgin said he had been contacted
by S.A.F.E., Special Olympics and other groups regarding funding requests. He said if they
don't get some help from the County they will not be able to continue providing programs. Mr.
Burns suggested discussing this at an upcoming work session and how they might weigh one
request against another. Commissioners Burgin and Springle suggested inviting all of the
nonprofits to the upcoming January 14th special session to make their case for funding. Staff
requested additional guidance as there are approximately 20 nonprofits requesting funding; not
including the senior centers which were funded this fiscal year. Commissioner Hill also said
they need to discuss benefits for veterans.
Chairman Miller said we need to decide what to do on the CCCC Works Program and move
forward with it. Mr. Burns confirmed this item would be listed on the January 6, 2014, meeting
agenda for consideration.
Mr. Burns reminded the group of the reception for Mr. Wilder following the meeting.
There was no need for closed session.
Commissioner Hill moved to adjourn
the mot hich passed unanimo
at 8:10 pm. Commissioner Springle seconded
:"i®oma
Joe s iller, Chairman
et Regina eler, Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 1
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Date : 12/16/2013
TO : HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RE: CONSIDERATION OF REFUND FOR TAXES, INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES
No. Name of Tax Payer gill # Tax, Interest and
Penalties Total Refund
Imo`
Approved By : Ii C L fC - i . —
1 AUSTIN, DEMERY M
FRANCES, G SERCY
PO BOX 519
BUIES CREEK NC, 27506
-0519
2 CARDOTT. DARLENE
115 CRYSTAL POINT
SANFORD NC, 27332
3 GAINEY, HAYWOOD
WIFE. GAINEY JUANITA
32 BEACONRIDGE DRIVE
ANGIER NC, 27501
4 HILL, FREDDIE
HILL, FLORA JEAN
185 WALTER LANE
CAMERON NC, 28326
5 JONES, JESSIE L
JONES, JUDY
1606 FAIRGROUND
ROAD
DUNN NC, 28334 - 0000
6 MITCHELL, DAVID
MITCHELL, ANNIE L
1529 TEMPLE ROAD
BUNNLEVEL NC, 28323 -
0000
7 NAZMEEN, KHADIJAH Z
AS, JT TIC
42 HISTORIAN POINT
CAMERON NC, 28326 -
0000
8 POND HOLDING LLC
POST OFFICE BOX 1029
COATS NC 275210000
COATS NC, 27521 - 0000
9 POND HOLDING LLC
POST OFFICE BOX 1029
COATS NC 275210000
COATS NC, 27521 - 0000
10 POND HOLDING LLC
POST OFFICE BOX 1029
COATS NC 275210000
COATS NC, 27521 - 0000
11 RECTOR, TRACY
RECTOR, DIANE L
317 BRADDOCK DRIVE
LILLINGTON NC, 27546 -
0000
12 STUBE. GREGORY A
STUBE, DONNA K
4010 HILLMON GROVE
ROAD
CAMERON NC, 28326 -
0000
WM. A. TONY WILDER
Revenue Administrator
0000001941-2013-2013-000000
0000006298- 2013- 2013- 000000
0001581424- 2013- 2013- 000000
0000024115- 2012- 2012- 000000
0000028272- 2013- 2013- 000000
0000037709- 2013- 2013- 000000
0001587990- 2013- 2013- 000000
0000023250- 2013- 2010- 110000
0000023250-2013-2011-110000
0000023250- 2013- 2012- 110000
0001306441- 2013- 2013- 000000
0000005919-2013-2013-000000
City
0.00
County 1,291.00
City
000
County 1.415.74
City(C104) 792.03
County 1,258.05
City
0.00
County 1.311.96
City(CI05) 395.45
County 714.58
City 0.00
County 500.42
City 0.00
County 2,041.34
City(CI01) 893.05
County 1,335.12
City(CI01) 893.05
County 1,395.12
City(CI01) 893.05
County 1,385.12
City
0.00
County 1,437 93
City
0.00
County 1,845.65
City Total
County Total
Total to be
Refunded
Request Status Reason
1.291.00 Refund
1,415.74 Refund
2,050.08 Refund
1,311.96 Refund
1,110.03 Refund
500.42 Refund
2,041.34 Refund
2,228.17 Refund
2,288.17 Refund
2,278.17 Refund
1,437.93 Refund
1,845.65 Refund
3,866.63
15.932.03
19.798.66
Veterans
Exemption
Veterans
Exemption
Disabled
Exemption
Disabled
Exemption
Elderly Exemption
Value Decrease
Veterans
Exemption
Value Decrease
Value Decrease
Value Decrease
Veterans
Exemption
Veterans
Exemption
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Date : 12/16/2013
TO : HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RE: CONSIDERATION OF REFUND FOR TAXES, INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES
Approved By : It( C - / _ �3
No. Name of Tax Payer Bill*
1 BOWLES, LARRY L SR
BOWLES, SHARON R
PO BOX 409 0000005712- 2013- 2013- 000000
OLIVIA NC, 28368 - 0000
2 COTTEN, JOHN STANLEY
237 COUNTRY FOLKS LN 0000012387- 2013- 2013- 000000
HOLLY SPRINGS NC, 27540 - 0000
3 DARROCH, KRISTEY BYRD
844 FIRE LANE RD 0002108491- 2013- 2012- 000000
BUNNLEVEL, NC 283238600
BUNNLEVEL. NC, 28323 - 8600
4 GRANTLAND, JACQUELINE DALE
GRANTLAND, THOMAS W 0001399783- 2013- 2013- 000000
23170 PEPPER RIDGE DR
CALIFORNIA. MD, 20619 - 2198
5 GRIFFITH, SIDNEY DAVID
179 TILDEN HOWLINGTON DR 0002097690- 2013- 2013- 000000
LILLINGTON, NC, 27546
6 HOLT, CLIFTON
65 TIRZAH DRIVE 0001554157- 2012- 2012- 000000
LILLINGTON NC, 27546 - 0000
7 HULL, KATHLEEN ANN
44 PAT WAY LN 0002107930- 2013- 2012- 000000
LILLINGTON, NC, 27546 - 6504
8 MCLEAN, MARY LOUISE
1615 MCLEAN CHAPEL CHURCH 0000036062- 2013- 2013- 000000
ROAD
BUNNLEVEL NC, 28323 - 0000
9 MUTZ, DENISE NEEJER
78 PARKVIEW LN 0002000314- 2012- 2012- 000000
LILLINGTON, NC, 27546 - 5203
10 NEIGHBOURS, SILAS
NEIGHBOURS, K 0000039291- 2013- 2013- 000000
474 WEEKS RD
DUNN NC, 28334 - 0000
11 PAGAN PEREZ, YEUDIEL
EDGARDO
265 HILLENDALE RD 0001882654- 2013- 2013- 000000
SPRING LAKE, NC 283901678
SPRING LAKE, NC, 28390 - 1678
12 SCOTT, BOBBY WADE
19 ROCKINGHAM ST 0001855844- 2011- 2011- 000000
SPRING LAKE, NC 283901757
SPRING LAKE, NC, 28390 - 1757
13 STEWART, JOHNATHAN SHANE
506 MONTAGUE RD 0002107652- 2013- 2012- 000000
ANGIER, NC, 27501 - 7801
14 WALDEN, ANGELA DENISE
118 MAYNARD LAKE ROAD 0000053324- 2010- 2010- 000000
ERWIN NC 283390000
ERWIN NC. 28339 - 0000
Tax, Interest and
Penalties
City 0.00
County 457.61
City 0.00
County 32.23
City 0.00
County 154.88
City 0.00
County 103.84
City 0.00
County 187.15
City 0.00
County 35.51
City 0.00
County 234.85
City 0.00
County 350.00
City 0.00
County 41.54
City 0.00
County 371.63
City 0.00
County 16.53
City 0.00
County 213.68
City 0.00
County 105.62
City 0.00
County 273.07
Total Refund
Request
Status
457.61 Refund
32.23 Refund
168.16 Refund
103.84 Refund
187.15 Refund
35.51 Refund
234.85 Refund
350.00 Refund
41.54 Refund
371.63 Refund
16.53 Refund
213.68 Refund
105.62 Refund
273.07 Refund
Reason
Veterans
Exemption
Value Decrease
Double -Billed
Military
Exemption
Military
Exemption
Value Decrease
Double -Billed
Elderly Exemption
Military
Exemption
Veterans
Exemption
Military
Exemption
Military
Exemption
Double -Billed
Value Decrease
15 WALDEN, ANGELA DENISE
118 MAYNARD LAKE ROAD
ERWIN NC, 28339 - 0000
16 WALDEN, ANGELA DENISE
118 MAYNARD LAKE ROAD
ERWIN NC, 28339 - 0000
WM. A. TONY WILDER
Revenue Administrator
CC:
WM. A. TONY WILDER
0000053324- 2011- 2011- 000000
0000053324- 2012- 2012- 000000
City(CI05) 103.94
County 226.45
City(C105) 105.44
County 249.01
City Total
County Total
Total to be
Refunded
330.39 Refund Value Decrease
354.45 Refund
209.38
3,053.60
3,262.98
Value Decrease
ATTACHMENT 2
Harnett
COUNTY
www.harnett.org
RESOLUTION
FOR APPROVAL OF INSURANCE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
(WEST JOHNSTON FIRE PROTECTION INSURANCE DISTRICT)
(ANGIER BLACKRIVER FIRE PROTECTION INSURANCE DISTRICT)
(COATS GROVE FIRE PROTECTION INSURANCE DISTRICT)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF HARNETT
WHEREAS, the laws of the State of North Carolina, and in particular North
Carolina General Statute 153A-233, authorize County of Harnett to designate the
boundaries of fire insurance districts for the purpose of insurance grading;
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett has
determined that protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of County of
Harnett would be enhanced and promoted by changes in the boundary lines of fire
insurance districts within County of Harnett; and
WHEREAS, maps attached hereto as Exhibits A, B, and C which include the
areas to be incorporated into such rated fire insurance districts have been prepared and
are made a part of this resolution by reference;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the
County of Harnett approve the boundary lines of:
1. West Johnston Fire Protection Insurance District in County of Harnett for the
purpose of insurance grading in accordance with the map attached hereto as
Exhibit A as if set forth fully herein; and
2. Angier Black River Fire Protection Insurance District in County of Harnett for
the purpose of insurance grading in accordance with the map attached hereto
as Exhibit B as if set forth fully herein; and
3. Coats Grove Fire Protection Insurance District in County of Harnett for the
purpose of insurance grading in accordance with the map attached hereto as
Exhibit C; and
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4. That this resolution and all maps shall be filed this date with the Board of
County Commissioners and recorded in the minutes of said meeting, and that
said rated insurance district from and after the adoption of this resolution shall
be as set forth in Exhibits A, B, and C which are attached hereto and
incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein.
ADOPTED this the 16th day of December, 2013
ATTESTED
Joe Mill; , hairman
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Mar ret Regin Wheeler, Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 3
A RESOLUTION TO HONOR TONY WILDER
THAT WHEREAS, William Anthony "Tony" Wilder began his employment service journey
with Harnett County in 1988 when he joined the Harnett County Tax Department and conducted the first
two-year real estate revaluation in North Carolina. In 1990 Tony became Assistant County Manager for
Harnett County which included the responsibility of special projects coordinator; Tony currently serves
Harnett County as its certified Tax Administrator and Deputy County Manager; and
WHEREAS, Tony's tenure as Assistant County Manager came at a time when Harnett County
was at a crossroads of opportunity; that Tony exhibited great skill in conducting his part of an
administrative team that took advantage of those windows of opportunity in building the necessary
infrastructure and developing capital projects for the County's impending growth. Tony's leadership,
coordinating ability and management acumen are evidenced by the following career milestones:
• He researched, located, negotiated and recommended the acquisition of the 340 acres
which make up today's County Governmental Complex;
• Served as Project Manager in the design and construction of the Governmental Complex
including the Courthouse, Law Enforcement Center, Health and Social Services facility,
Harnett Production Enterprises building, Agriculture Center and McKinney Parkway;
• Served as Project Manager for the County Airport through its many expansions and
runway extensions and procurement of grant funding for these projects;
• Directed the expansion of the Animal Control Department and Shelter facility;
• Planned and implemented the first Harnett Regional Fair;
• Consolidated County tax collection for local municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Tony's exemplary employment service record has been recognized statewide
among his peers as he was named the 2005 North Carolina City and County Manager's Association
Assistant Manager of the Year; and
WHEREAS, by growing up on a Hiirnett tobacco farm, being educated in the Harnett School
system, earning a degree from Campbell University and raising his own family in Harnett County, Tony
has developed a true love and appreciation for his home county which has transformed into a loyal and
dedicated 25 year service career which has been a blessing for both Tony and Harnett County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
that Tony Wilder is hereby commended and honored on behalf of all the citizens of Hamett County for
his exemplary service and contributions to the growth and development of Harnett County. The Board
does hereby express its appreciation to Tony for his outstanding leadership, integrity and dedication given
in his service as Assistant County Manager and Tax Administrator and it further gives its best wishes to
Tony and his family in his retirement from government service.
Duly adopted this the sixteenth day of December, 2013.
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