061416mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Work Session
June 14, 2016
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in
the County Manager's Conference Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front
Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Staff present:
Jim Burgin, Chairman
Gordon Springle, Vice Chairman
Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
Joseph Jeffries, County Manager
Paula Stewart, Deputy County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Allen Coats, Deputy County Manager
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Burgin called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Miller led the pledge of
allegiance and invocation.
The following agenda was before commissioners:
➢ Proposed Zoning Change: Case # RZ-16-116, Landowner/Applicant: Johnny
Faircloth; 2.52 +1- acres (consisting 5 parcels); From RA -20R to Commercial
Zoning District; Off NC Hwy 24 (on Red Bird Drive & Chipmunk Court);
Johnsonville Township
➢ Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) law changes
➢ Changes to DOA Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
➢ County Manager's Update:
1) Shawtown update
2) June 20, 2016 Regular Meeting agenda review
• Closed session
➢ Recess work session
➢ Commissioners and staff will tour NC Hwy 87 with Piedmont Natural Gas
representatives
Development Services Director Mark Locklear and Planning Services Manager Jay Sikes
reviewed the proposed zoning Change: Case # RZ-16-116, Landowner/Applicant: Johnny
Faircloth; 2.52 +/- acres (consisting 5 parcels); From RA -20R to Commercial Zoning District;
Off NC Hwy 24 (on Red Bird Drive & Chipmunk Court); Johnsonville Township. A public
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hearing regarding the proposed rezoning is scheduled for the June 20, 2016 regular meeting of
the Harnett County Board of Commissioners.
Staff noted the following:
• January 23, 2012 the County Commissioners approved the rezoning of the 2 existing (3
lots in original applicant's request) properties to Commercial.
• May 18, 2015 County Commissioner's tabled the request to rezone lots 29,30,32.
• None of Nature's Crossroads streets, including Red Bird Lane, are currently maintained
by NCDOT. Acceptance into the NCDOT system will be required in order to obtain a
building permit.
• May 2, 2016, application was tabled at the Planning Board due to the applicant wishing
to amend his request on parcels to be rezoned.
• After discussion about traffic, road maintenance, as well as potential improvements if
commercial development does occur, the Harnett County Planning Board voted
unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of this Rezoning application based on the
compatibility to the surrounding uses.
Mr. Sikes noted staff believes the requested rezoning would be reasonable due to the proposed
reconfiguration of lots 29 &30 which would create a buffer for the remaining residential interior
lots. Also, lots 34, 33, 32 and portions of 30 & 29 are proposed to be combined into one large
commercial lot for development purposes, thus leading to additional buffering opportunities.
Mr. Sikes said lots 1 & 35 are determined to be reasonable per the precedence set by the previous
rezoning to commercial in 2012, as well as the existing Commercial across Hwy 24 therefore
staff recommends approval of this application. Mr. Locklear and Mr. Sikes responded to
questions and comments.
Human Resources Director John Rankins briefly updated the Board regarding recent changes in
the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). He noted it could have a big impact as it relates to who
must be compensated for overtime beginning December 1, 2016. Staff is looking in to this and
will provide more information as needed.
General Services Director Barry Blevins reviewed changes to DOA Transportation Improvement
Plan (TIP). He noted the projects are prioritized 1 — 25 based upon the need of airport,
compliance with NCDOT/Division of Aviation's (DOA) General Aviation Airport Development
Plan and local requests. Mr. Blevins noted Airport Administration and Talbert & Bright, Inc., in
collaboration with DOA developed the FY17 TIP which the Harnett Regional Jetport Airport
Committee approved and recommends for Board consideration. Mr. Blevins said DOA uses the
TIP to seek additional federal and state funds.
Mr. Blevins also fielded questions from commissioners regarding Animal Services programs.
Commissioners requested that staff share information with them regarding Cumberland County's
Breeding/advertising/transfer (BAT) permits.
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Mr. Jeffries reviewed the draft June 20, 2016 regular meeting agenda. Commissioners requested
the addition of resolutions to award themselves their old Samsung tablets which they recently
deemed no longer useful. Commissioners have since been provided new Apple I Pad Air 2 Wi-
Fi Tablets to use during their tenures. Mr. Jeffries also mentioned a Solid Waste budget
amendment forthcoming in the amount of $60,000 to purchase a quad axle dump truck. Vice
Chairman Springle requested the addition of a proclamation thanking Fred Clairda for his years
of service on the Social Services Board. Commissioners talked about wanting to put something
in place to thank volunteers.
Mr. Jeffries provided an update regarding the building leased by Headstart at the old Shawtown
School facility. HDR Engineering, Inc. of the Carolinas provided an estimate of $700,000 to
remedy the lead and asbestos issues in the building. Staff recently toured the facility with
Congresswoman Renee Ellmers. Mr. Jeffries sought direction from the Board as he said
Headstart is waiting to hear back from the County before they decide what to do. Mr. Jeffries
stressed the building cannot be brought up to code before the kids come back in August.
Commissioners talked about applying for grants to fund the renovations. Chairman Burgin asked
staff to talk to the School Board about possibly using some of their mobile classrooms on site.
Commissioner Miller moved that the Board go into closed session to 1) consult with the
County's legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of
certain claims and litigation including the following case: "Estate of John Livingston vs Stewart
and Harnett County" Harnett County File No. 16 CVS 822; and 2) instruct the County staff
concerning the position to be taken by the County in negotiating a contract for the acquisition of
real property. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-
318.11(a)(3)&(5). Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Miller moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner Elmore
seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioners and staff toured NC Hwy 87
with Piedmont Natural Gas representative to discussed the potential for natural gas expansion in
the western part of the county.
Immediately following the tour Commissioner Elmore had to leave the meeting while the other
commissioners gathered in the County Manager's Conference Room. Commissioner McKoy
moved that the Board go into closed session to consult with the County's personnel and legal
staff in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of certain claims
and litigation including the following case: "The Estate of John Livingston et al vs Harnett
County et al" Harnett County File No. 16 CVS 822. This motion is made pursuant to N.C.
General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3). Vice Chairman Springle seconded the motion which
passed 4 — 0.
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Vice Chairman Springle moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner Miller
seconded the motion which passed 4 - 0.
Commissioner McKoy moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:00 pm. Vice Chairman Springle
seconded the motion which passed 4 - 0.
Jim Bgin, Chairm �� *;� .` g., et Regina , eeler, Clerk
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