010416mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 4, 2016
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, January 4,
2016, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front
Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present: Jim Burgin, Chairman
Gordon Springle, Vice Chairman
Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
Staff present:
Joseph Jeffries, County Manager
Paula Stewart, Deputy County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Burgin called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Elmore led the pledge
of allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Burgin called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner
Miller moved to approve the agenda as published. Vice Chairman Springle seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the following items listed on the consent agenda.
Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
1. Minutes: December 7, 2015 Regular Meeting
2. Budget Amendments:
157 Animal Services
Code 110 -5500- 420.30 -04 Operating- Professional Services
110 -0000- 322.55 -04 Animal Control /Spay & Neuter
158 Education Department
Code 110- 8600 - 480 -31 -14 Central Carolina
110- 0000- 399.00 -00 Fund Balance Appropriated
161 Cooperative Extension Parenting Program
Code 110 - 7324 - 465.11 -00 Salary & Wages
110- 7324 - 465.22 -00 FICA
110- 7324 - 465.23 -00 Regular Retirement
4500 increase
4500 increase
8,500 decrease
8,500 decrease
230 increase
625 increase
800 increase
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161 Cooperative Extension Parenting Program continued
Code 110 - 7324 - 465.25 -10 Unemployment
110 - 7324 - 465.60 -33 Materials & Supplies
110 - 7324 - 465.60 -47 Food & Provisions
162 Solid Waste -Dunn Erwin Project
Code 583 -8300- 461.45 -20
583- 8300 - 461.45 -33
583 -8300- 461.45 -60
583- 8300 - 461.45 -68
583- 8300 - 461.45 -80
583- 8300 - 461.45 -30
583- 8300 - 461.45 -22
583- 8300 - 461.45 -74
583- 0000 - 314.50 -00
583- 0000 - 361.90 -03
Legal & Admin
Materials & Supplies
Survey
Geotech Services
Contingency
Engineering
Issuance Cost
Project Capital Outlay
Sales Tax
Interest- NCCM
168 Aging Division/Health Department
Code 110 -7501- 441.41 -11 Telephone & Postage
110- 7501- 441.58 -14 Travel
110 -7501- 441.60 -33 Materials & Supplies
110- 7501- 441.60 -47 Food & Provisions
110 - 0000 - 334.75 -03 Medicare Counseling SHIIP
169 Finance Department
Code 110- 8702 - 470.90 -80
110- 8702 - 470.86 -91
110- 8702 - 470.87 -32
110- 8702 - 470.86 -32
110- 8702 - 470.87 -11
110- 8702 - 470.86 -11
110- 8800 - 490.32 -16
110- 0000 - 370.10 -00
Payment to Escrow Agent
Cost of Issuance
2015 IFC HFTC /AG Bldg. principal
2015 IFC HFTC /AG Bldg. interest
Agriculture Center Principal
Agriculture Center Interest
Contingency
Financing Sources -Loan proceeds
173 Governing Body Department
Code 110- 4100 - 410.33 -44 Assistant District Attorney
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00 Fund Balance Appropriated
174 Economic Development Department
Code 110 -7100- 465.36 -03 Impositions
110- 0000 - 399.00 -00 Fund Balance Appropriated
3. Tax rebates, refunds and releases (Attachment 1)
4. Resolution to add roads to state system (Attachment 2)
150 increase
1,163 decrease
642 decrease
5,625 decrease
38,680 decrease
2,685 decrease
3,400 decrease
40,568 decrease
86 decrease
1,347 decrease
117,373 increase
24,560 increase
422 increase
170 increase
500 increase
1,000 increase
171 increase
1,841 increase
5,218,749 increase
100,449 increase
734,000 increase
99,408 increase
227,587 decrease
36,748 decrease
509,074 decrease
5,379,197 increase
24,265 increase
24,265 increase
60,000 increase
60,000 increase
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5. Harnett County Senior Staff Attorney requested approval of Order approving
Compromise Settlement Agreement in the Derek Sharp v. Harnett County matter; IC File
No.: Y21882
6. Proclamation — Official Radon Action Month — January 2016
7. Harnett County Emergency Services requested approval to apply for the 2016 Emergency
Management Performance Grant which is a federal grant administered by the State that is
available to local governments to assist in the cost of developing and maintaining a
comprehensive emergency management program. These are funds that are received
annually and are included as part of the operating budget.
8. Harnett County Emergency Services requested approval to submit an application for the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The primary goal of the AFG is to meet the
firefighting and emergency response needs of the fire departments and nonaffiliated
emergency medical services organization. EMS is requesting a grant for $250,000 for
protective gear and training manikins. This will be a reimbursable grant and requires a
10% county match of $25,000 which can be absorbed in the EMS current budget.
9. Resolution in Support of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline Project (Attachment 3)
10. Resolution recognizing Henrietta Armstrong's 100th birthday (Attachment 4)
Chairman Burgin opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3
minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes.
- Cris Nystrom of 391 Center Lane in Bunnlevel addressed the group.
Chairman Burgin recognized Marty Clayton with Duke Energy Progress. Commissioners
thanked Mr. Clayton for arranging a recent tour of Shearon Harris which several of them
attended.
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the appointments listed below. Vice Chairman Springle
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Harnett County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Cindy Delgado (community representative), Chris Hicks (juvenile attorney to replace
Holly Groh), Tyandra Lanee Bellamy (youth representative), and Adrian Tamer Surles
(youth representative) were appointed to serve on the council in the positions listed.
Harnett Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Lakeyanttie N. McKoy (nominated by Commissioner Miller) was appointed to serve on
this committee for a term of one year ending January 31, 2017.
Steve Ward, Director of Harnett County Public Utilities, requested approval by the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the Governing Body of the South Central Water and
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Sewer District of Harnett County, of a Tolling Agreement between South Central Water &
Sewer District of Harnett County and MBD Consulting Engineers, PA to provide design and
construction administration services on Phase 1 B2, Contract No. 2. Mr. Ward explained that this
project ended about two years ago but as a result of issues with a contractor Public Utilities
withheld some money. Mr. Ward said they have been negotiating with the contractor but now
their legal counsel, Nexsen and Pruet, recommends approval of this agreement between them and
their consulting engineer on the job basically as a means to work together and then to waive any
statute of limitations and right to file a claim, etc. Mr. Snow said the tolling agreement mainly
tolls the statute of limitation and is also the recommendation of the county's staff attorney.
Commissioner Elmore moved that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners sit as the
Governing Body of the South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County. Vice
Chairman Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner Elmore
moved to approve the Tolling Agreement between South Central Water & Sewer District of
Harnett County and MBD Consulting Engineers, PA to provide design and construction
administration services on Phase 1B2, Contract No. 2. Commissioner McKoy seconded the
motion which passed unanimously. Vice Chairman Springle moved that the Board sit as the
Harnett County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
Harnett County Nonprofit Funding Committee Chairman Charles Moore presented the
committee's funding recommendations for approval. Mr. Moore said the committee's areas of
priority for funding included the following five categories 1) human services, 2) education, 3)
health and safety, 4) environment and animal welfare; and 5) arts culture and recreation. The
committee recommended the following funding to nonprofits:
Buddy Packpack Program
$2,500.00
CareNet Counseling
$3,000.00
Coats Museum
$3,000.00
Harnett County Habitat for Humanity
$15,000.00
Harnett County Parents as Teachers
$20,000.00
Harnett County Partnership for Children
$1,000.00
Harnett United Police Athletic League (PAL)
$5,000.00
Johnsonville Community Center
$500.00
Johnston Lee Harnett Community Action
$2,500.00
Mid - Carolina Great Agency (Senior Games)
$2,500.00
SAFE of Harnett County
$20,000.00
Total amount requested
$75,000.00
Commissioners McKoy and Miller served on this committee. Commissioner Elmore moved to
approve the funding for these recommendations. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion
which passed 4 to 1 with Commissioner Miller opposing.
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Harnett County School Maintenance Director Daren McLean presented Harnett County Schools
Long Range Plan/2015 -16 DPI Facility Needs Survey for consideration by the Board. The
Harnett County Board of Commissioners are required to review the survey prior to submission to
the State Board of Education. It was noted that this does not necessarily constitute endorsement
of or commitment to fund the Facility Needs Survey. Mr. McLean said staff basically provides
the information requested and the State provides cost summaries. Commissioner Miller moved
to approve the Harnett County Schools Long Range Plan/2015 -16 DPI Facility Needs Survey as
presented. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Mr. Jeffries presented the following reports:
- Harnett County Sales Tax Analysis by Article — September 2015
- Harnett County Department of Public Health Activities — November 2015
- Johnston- Lee -Harnett Community Action, Inc. Fiscal Year 2016 -2017
Application for Funding, Community Services Block Grant Program.
There was no new business.
Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go into closed session to (1) discuss certain
personnel matters; and (2) instruct the County staff concerning the position to be taken by the
County in negotiating the terms of a contract for the acquisition of real property. This motion is
made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143- 318.11(a)(6) &(5). Vice Chairman Springle
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved that the Board come out of closed session. Vice Chairman
Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner McKoy amended her
motion that the Board go into closed session to include 3) to consult with the County legal staff
in order to preserve the attorney - client privilege concerning the handling of certain claims and
litigation including the case of Dollie Griggs as administrator of the Estate of Christian Griggs,
Plaintiff vs William Pat Chisenball and Katie Griggs, Defendants, Harnett County File No: 15
CVS 779. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143- 318.11(a)(3). Vice
Chairman Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Commissioners Burgin and Springle asked staff to check with surrounding counties to see how
they handle special meetings pay for commissioners as well as board member compensation.
Commissioner Elmore moved that there be eleven members on the new Harnett Forward
Together Committee with at least two county commissioners serving on that board.
Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting 9:59 am. Commissioner Miller seconded
the motion which passed unanimously.
Burgin, C .' �1wet `�� ga et Regina eler, Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 1
Harnett
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NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
does hereby, by proper execution of this document, request that the North Carolina
Department of Transportation add to the State's Secondary Road System the below
listed street.
Mel's Meadows Subdivision
Mel's Meadows Drive
Duly adopted this 4th day of January, 2016.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ar . et Regin heeler
Cle o the Board
strong roots • new growth
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ATTACHMENT 2
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
IN SUPPORT OF THE ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline would provide central North Carolina with
unprecedented access to natural gas — a clean, efficient and economical fuel source for both homes and
businesses; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed pipeline would pass just east of Harnett County, greatly increasing the
opportunity for our county to benefit from an expanded supply of the this important energy resource; and
WHEREAS, Harnett County is a dynamic, growing community in central North Carolina with more than
126,000 residents; and
WHEREAS, Harnett County is vigorously pursuing economic development efforts to attract new
businesses and provide more high- paying jobs for our citizens; and
WHEREAS, despite Harnett County's many attractive features, the current lack of access to natural gas
in many parts of the county poses a significant issue for many businesses considering expansion or
relocation; and
WHEREAS, Harnett County believes the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, by making natural gas more available
to central North Carolina, will substantially enhance our community's economic development and job
creation prospects; and
WHEREAS, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline would also offer better access to reliable and economical
supplies of natural gas for the growing number of homeowners within Harnett County; and
WHEREAS, a recent ICF International study shows operation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline would
produce about $134 million in annual energy cost savings for North Carolina consumers, including those
in Harnett County; and
WHEREAS, construction of the pipeline would promote new economic activity and support the creation
of many job opportunities in North Carolina, including Harnett County;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett,
North Carolina hereby endorses construction and operation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, noting the
project would benefit the continued growth and development of our state and county, as well as the
protection of our environment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners respectfully requests the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, after its timely and thorough review of the project, to approve the
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
ADOPTED this 4th day of January, 2016
Attes
ETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Burgin, Ch . y an
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ATTACHMENT 3
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COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
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RESOLUTION
Mrs. Henrietta Armstrong
WHEREAS, Mrs. Henrietta Armstrong of the Lillington Community will celebrate her
100th birthday on January 11, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Armstrong grew up in Harnett County and has lived nearly all of her
adult life as a Harnett County resident; and
WHEREAS, throughout her life, Mrs. Armstrong has been a devoted member of the
community, as well as a dedicated mother; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Armstrong has made a significant impact in her immediate
community and in Harnett County, particularly through her dutiful service as a member of
Lillington Grove O.F.W.B. Church.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REOLVED that the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners does hereby recognize and congratulate Mrs. Armstrong upon the celebration of
her 100th birthday and extends its best wishes to her as she celebrates this special day with her
family and friends, and wishes her continued health and happiness.
ADOPTED this 4th day of January, 2016.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
C. Gordon Spring
Barbara McKo
strong roots • new growth
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