080116mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 1, 2016
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, August 1, 2016,
in the Commissioners Meeting 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
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Burgin called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner McKoy led the Pledge
of Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Burgin called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner
Elmore moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the following items listed on the consent agenda. Vice
Chairman Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
1. Minutes: June 12, 2016 Work Session
June 28, 2016 Work Session
July 18, 2016 Regular Meeting
2. Budget Amendments:
18 Solid Waste
Code 250-6600-461.35-56 Electronics Mgt.
250-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
21 HC WIOA Dislocated Worker Program
Code 234-7411-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages
234-7411-465.11-14 Longevity
234-7411-465.21-00 Group Insurance Expense
234-7411-465.23-00 Retirement
6,498 increase
6,498 increase
1 decrease
10 decrease
798 decrease
100 decrease
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21 HC WIOA Dislocated Worker Program continued
Code 234-7411-465.23-01 Supplement Retirement 20 decrease
234-7411-465.25-10 Unemployment Benefits 100 decrease
234-7411-465.26-08 Workers Compensation 20 decrease
234-7411-465.26-09 Workers Compensation participant 100 decrease
234-7411-465.30-22 Reimbursement IND Cost 815 increase
234-7411-465.32-26 Incentives Participant 500 increase
234-7411-465.32-73 Training Vouchers 27,381 increase
234-7411-465.33-45 Contracted Services 1,000 increase
234-7411-465.35-26 Participant Cost 2,108 increase
234-7411-465.35-27 Child Care 500 increase
234-7411-465.35-61 Paid Work Experience 5,000 decrease
234-7411-465.35-83 Training Vouchers authorized 9,144 increase
234-7411-465.41-11 Telephone & Postage 400 increase
234-7411-465.58-01 Training & Meetings 600 increase
234-7411-465.58-14 Travel 2,000 increase
234-7411-465.11-00 Materials & Supplies 800 increase
234-0000-331.74-11 Harnett Dislocated worker 39,320 increase
22 HC WIOA Dislocated Worker Program
Code 234-7411-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages 1 increase
234-7411-465.11-14 Longevity 10 increase
234-7411-465.21-00 Group Insurance Expense 798 increase
234-7411-465.23-00 Retirement 100 increase
234-7411-465.23-01 Supplement Retirement 20 increase
234-7411-465.25-10 Unemployment Benefits 100 increase
234-7411-465.26-08 Workers Compensation 20 increase
234-7411-465.26-09 Workers Compensation participant 100 increase
234-7411-465.30-22 Reimbursement 1ND Cost 815 decrease
234-7411-465.32-26 Incentives Participant 500 decrease
234-7411-465.32-73 Training Vouchers 27,381 decrease
234-7411-465.33-45 Contracted Services 1,000 decrease
234-7411-465.35-26 Participant Cost 2,108 decrease
234-7411-465.35-27 Child Care 500 decrease
234-7411-465.35-61 Paid Work Experience 5,000 increase
234-7411-465.35-83 Training Vouchers authorized 9,144 decrease
234-7411-465.41-11 Telephone & Postage 400 decrease
234-7411-465.41-13 Utilities 500 decrease
234-7411-465.58-01 Training & Meetings 600 decrease
234-7411-465.58-14 Travel 2,000 decrease
234-7411-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies 800 decrease
234-0000-331.74-11 Harnett Dislocated worker 39,320 decrease
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23 WIA Out of School Program Youth
Code 234-7407-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages
234-7407-465.11-14 Longevity
234-7407-465.12-02 Salaries & wages participant
234-7407-465.21-00 Group Insurance Expense
234-7407-465.22-00 FICA Tax expense
234-7407-465.21-00 FICA Tax expense participant
234-7407-465.23-00 Retirement
234-7407-465.23-01 Supplement Retirement
234-7407-465.25-10
234-7407-465.26-08
234-7407-465.30-22
234-7407-465.32-26
234-7407-465.32-72
234-7407-465.32-73
234-7407-465.33-45
234-7407-465.35-01
234-7407-465.35-26
234-7407-465.35-27
234-7407-465.35-61
234-7407-465.41-11
234-7407-465.41-13
234-7407-465.54-26
234-7407-465.58-02
234-7407-465.58-14
234-7407-465.58-19
234-7407-465.58-22
Unemployment Insurance
Workers Compensation
Reimbursement IND Cost
Incentives
Support Services
Training Vouchers
Contracted Services
Stipends/Bonuses
Participant Cost
Child Care
Paid Work Experience
Telephone & Postage
Utilities
Advertising
Training on the job
Travel
Travel Participant
Training academic
234-7407-465.58-23 Transportation work base
234-7407-465.60-31 Gas, Oil & Supplies
234-7407-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies
234-0000-331.74-07 Harnett Youth - Out of School
24 WIA In School Program Youth
Code 234-7407-465.11-00
234-7407-465.11-14
234-7407-465.12-02
234-7407-465.21-00
234-7407-465.22-00
234-7407-465.21-00
234-7407-465.23-00
234-7407-465.23-01
234-7407-465.25-10
234-7407-465.26-08
234-7407-465.26-09
234-7407-465.30-22
Salaries & Wages
Longevity
Salaries & wages participant
Group Insurance Expense
FICA Tax expense
FICA Tax expense participant
Retirement
Supplement Retirement
Unemployment Insurance
Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation
Reimbursement IND Cost
144 increase
4 increase
18,000 decrease
761 decrease
2,936 increase
393 increase
617 decrease
293 decrease
1,024 decrease
330 decrease
654 decrease
1,500 decrease
550 decrease
9,916 increase
375 decrease
1,913 decrease
13 decrease
5,625 decrease
5,000 increase
1,081 decrease
300 decrease
300 decrease
2,030 decrease
1,125 decrease
3,472 decrease
5,558 decrease
3,525 decrease
400 decrease
1,875 decrease
38,297 decrease
144 decrease
4 decrease
18,000 increase
761 increase
2,936 decrease
393 decrease
617 increase
293 increase
1,024 increase
330 increase
744 increase
654 increase
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24 WIA In School Program
Code 234-7407-465.32-26
234-7407-465.32-72
234-7407-465.32-73
234-7407-465.33-45
234-7407-465.35-01
234-7407-465.35-26
234-7407-465.35-27
234-7407-465.35-61
234-7407-465.41-11
234-7407-465.41-13
234-7407-465.54-26
234-7407-465.58-02
234-7407-465.58-14
234-7407-465.58-19
234-7407-465.58-22
234-7407-465.58-23
234-7407-465.60-31
234-7407-465.60-33
234-0000-331.74-07
Youth continued
Incentives
Support Services
Training Vouchers
Contracted Services
Stipends/Bonuses
Participant Cost
Child Care
Paid Work Experience
Telephone & Postage
Utilities
Advertising
Training on the job
Travel
Travel Participant
Training academic
Transportation work base
Gas, Oil & Supplies
Materials & Supplies
Harnett Youth - Out of School
25 WIA In School Program
Code 234-7405-465.11-00
234-7405-465.11-14
234-7405-465.12-02
234-7405-465.21-00
234-7405-465.22-00
234-7405-465.22-01
234-7405-465.23-00
234-7405-465.23-01
234-7405-465.25-10
234-7405-465.26-08
234-7405-465.30-22
234-7405-465.32-76
234-7405-465.32-73
234-7405-465.33-45
234-7405-465.35-01
234-7405-465.35-26
234-7405-465.35-27
234-7405-465.41-11
234-7405-465.41-13
234-7405-465.58-02
234-7405-465.58-14
234-7405-465.58-19
234-7405-465.58-22
Fund
Salaries & Wages
Longevity
Salaries & Wages participant
Group insurance & expense
FICA Tax Expense
FICA Tax Participant
Retirement
Supplemental retirement
Unemployment Benefits
Worker's Compensation
Reimbursement Ind. Cost
Incentives
Training Vouchers
Contracted Services
Stipend/Bonuses
Participant Cost
Child Care
Telephone & Postage
Utilities
Training OTJ
Travel Admin
Travel participant
Training (Academic/OCC)
1,500 increase
550 increase
9,916 decrease
375 increase
1,913 increase
13 increase
5,625 increase
5,000 increase
1,081 increase
300 increase
300 increase
2,030 increase
1,125 increase
3,472 increase
5,558 increase
3,525 increase
400 increase
1,500 increase
38,297 increase
146 decrease
4 decrease
6,000 decrease
277 decrease
963 increase
131 increase
220 decrease
102 decrease
343 decrease
116 decrease
219 decrease
500 decrease
3,305 increase
125 decrease
637 decrease
187 decrease
1,875 decrease
360 decrease
100 decrease
676 decrease
375 decrease
1,157 decrease
1,853 decrease
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25 WIA In School Program
Code 234-7405-465.60-31
234-7405-465.60-33
234-7405-465.60-53
234-0000-331.74-05
26 WIA In School Program
Code 234-7405-465.11-00
234-7405-465.11-14
234-7405-465.12-02
234-7405-465.21-00
234-7405-465.22-00
234-7405-465.22-01
234-7405-465.23-00
234-7405-465.23-01
234-7405-465.25-10
234-7405-465.26-08
234-7405-465.26-09
234-7405-465.30-22
234-7405-465.32-76
234-7405-465.32-73
234-7405-465.33-45
234-7405-465.35-01
234-7405-465.35-26
234-7405-465.35-27
234-7405-465.41-11
234-7405-465.41-13
234-7405-465.58-02
234-7405-465.58-14
234-7405-465.58-19
234-7405-465.58-22
234-7405-465.58-23
234-7405-465.60-33
234-7405-465.60-53
234-0000-331.74-05
Fund continued
Gas/Oil 250 decrease
Materials & Supplies 500 decrease
Dues & Subscriptions 175 decrease
Harnett Youth in School 12,896 decrease
Fund
Salaries & Wages
Longevity
Salaries & Wages participant
Group insurance & expense
FICA Tax Expense
FICA Tax Participant
Retirement
Supplemental retirement
Unemployment Benefits
Worker's Compensation
Worker's Comp participant
Reimbursement Ind. Cost
Incentives
Training Vouchers
Contracted Services
Stipend/Bonuses
Participant Cost
Child Care
Telephone & Postage
Utilities
Training OTJ
Travel Admin
Travel participant
Training (Academic/OCC)
Transportation work base
Materials & Supplies
Dues & Subscriptions
Harnett Youth in School
28 Transportation
Code 110-4650-410.60-33 Materials & Supplies/
110-0000-331.46-01 MID COG Medical General
110-0000-334.55-04 Medical Transportation
29 Health Department
Code 110-7500-441.33-45
110-7552-441.32-10
110-7552-441.33-45
146 increase
4 increase
6,000 increase
277 increase
963 decrease
131 decrease
220 increase
102 increase
343 increase
116 increase
248 increase
219 increase
500 increase
3,305 decrease
125 increase
637 increase
187 increase
1,875 increase
360 increase
100 increase
676 increase
375 increase
1,157 increase
1,853 increase
1,175 increase
500 increase
100 increase
12,896 increase
868 increase
1,734 increase
866 decrease
Contracted Services 2,064 decrease
Recognition 550 decrease
Contracted Services 4,627 decrease
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29 Health Department contin
110-7552-441.60-33
110-7552-441.60-49
110-0000-331.77-93
110-0000-331.75-52
110-0000-331.75-53
110-0000-353.75-53
30 Public Utilities Campbell
Code 544-9100-431.45-02
544-0000-353-90-11
31 PU1501 42 JMGD Water
Code 545-9100-431.45-01
545-9100-431.45-80
32 Library General Fund
Code 110-8100-450.33-45
110-8100-450.60-33
110-8800-490-32.16
nued
Materials & Supplies 516 decrease
Materials & Supplies site 200 decrease
Title III Home & Comm. Block grant 2,064 decrease
HCCBG Nutrition 3,064 decrease
USDA/Nutrition 3,329 decrease
Nutrition Project Income Donations 500 increase
Osteopathic Project PU 1202
Construction Contract 2 4,232 increase
Campbell 4,232 increase
Plane Expansion Project
Construction
Contingency
Contracted Services
Materials
Contingency
33 General Fund
Code 110-8600-480.31-11 BOE — Current Expense
110-0000-389.43-26 Interfund Transfer- Sales Tax
34 Sales Tax Expansion
Code 226-4190-410.90-10 Other Financing Users
226-0000-313.30-11 NC Sales Tax Expanded Allocations
3. Resolution to add roads to state system (Attachment 1)
109,488 increase
109,488 decrease
8,146 increase
4,000 increase
12,146 decrease
190,122 increase
190,122 increase
190,122 increase
190,122 increase
4. Harnett County Public Utilities requested approval of write-offs for the 2°d quarter of
2016 in the amount of $21,822.59. All of these accounts have been delinquent for more
than three years. The facilitation of these write-offs is an important step in a continuing
effort to effectively manage collections and bad debt.
5. Harnett County Emergency Services requested permission to apply for the 2017
Emergency Management Performance Grant. This 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.
6. Harnett County Emergency Services requested appointment of Dr. Gregory Christiansen
as the new EMS Medical Director effective August 1, 2016.
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7. Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing on a Proposal to Extend Economic Development
Incentives to Dupree Farms Produce, LLC (Attachment 2)
Chairman Burgin recognized Angier Mayor Lewis Weatherspoon and Harnett County
Clerk of Court Marsha Johnson.
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.
There were no appointments.
Emergency Management Coordinator Larry Smith, on behalf of Summerville Bunnlevel Fire &
Rescue, Inc., requested approval to purchase a 1991 KME Pumper Tanker from Westarea
Volunteer Fire Department in Linden in the amount of $35,000. Summerville Bunnlevel Fire &
Rescue, Inc., intends on using insurance proceeds they received for the damages beyond repair to
Engine 1142 in February 2016 and expect to spend less than $10,000 to complete this purchase.
Summerville Bunnlevel Fire & Rescue, Inc. Board of Director Chairman Leo McDonald was
present.
Mr. Jeffries introduced the Resolution Supporting the Display of the National Motto "In
God We Trust" in a Prominent Location in Lillington, North Carolina. He noted
commissioners previously discussed the issue in work session. Chairman Burgin stressed
that no tax dollars would be spent on this as the US MOTTO ACTION COMMITTEE will
incur the full cost of the displays. Harnett County Clerk of Court Marsha Johnson stated
that she did not have any problem with this. Vice Chairman Springle moved to approve
the Resolution Supporting the Display of the National Motto "In God We Trust" on the
Harnett County Courthouse at 301 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd and the Harnett County
Administration Building at 102 E. Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina. Commissioner
Elmore seconded the motion which passed unanimously. (Attachment 3)
Mr. Jeffries presented the following reports:
- Tax Administrator's sworn report showing a list of unpaid taxes, as of June 30, 2016,
constituting liens on real property and a list of unpaid taxes on personal property not
constituting liens on real property and make settlement for the 2015 taxes.
- Department of Public Health Activities Report — June 2016
- Development Services Report - June 2016
Mr. Jeffries noted Pat Cameron with Good Hope and Victoria Whitt with Sandhills are planning
an upcoming meeting to discuss the expansion of beds with Director of Medicaid Dave Richards.
Mr. Jeffries sought direction from the Board regarding who would attend the meeting. It was the
consensus of the Board that Commissioners McKoy and Miller attend this meeting. Chairman
Burgin asked that representatives from Harnett Health also be invited. Staff will help coordinate
the meeting.
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Mr. Jeffries noted he would be out of the office the following week in the Public Executive
Leadership Academy in Chapel Hill.
There was no new business.
Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes:
1) Consultation 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 cases: "Estate of John David Livingston, II, el als vs Harnett County
Sheriffs Department" Harnett County File No. 16 CVS 1165; and
2) To discuss certain personnel matters; and
3) To discuss certain economic development matters.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3)(6)&(4).
Commissioner Elmore 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 requested an update on the new Benhaven School. Commissioner Miller
responded that the new RFPs had been sent out and should be back by the middle of August.
Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:31 am. Vice Chairman Springle
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
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ATTACHMENT 1
Harnett
COUNTY
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.
Colonial Hills Subdivision
Colonial Hills Drive (SR 2239 Ext.)
Kingston Drive
Belmont Court
Tory Court
Downing Court
Duly adopted this 1st day of August, 2016.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Marg. et Regina +� heeler
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strong roots • new growth
www.harnett.org
ATTACHMENT 2
NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION
HARNETT COUNTY
THAT WHEREAS, Dupree Farms Produce, LLC a North Carolina Limited Liability
Company (Dupree Farms Produce) located at 1308 Pearidge Road, Angier, NC 27501 was
formed on January 1, 2016 to finance, construct and operate a year round sweet potato
processing plant to select,clean and package whole sweet potatoes grown in the Harnett County
area; and
WHEREAS, Dupree Farms Produce has requested that Harnett County provide certain
economic development incentives to Dupree Farms Produce which will assist said company in
the establishment of that sweet potato processing plant in Harnett County which will provide a
greater tax base, create jobs and increase economic activity for the benefit of the County's
citizens; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Development Act, N.C. General
Statutes §158-7.1, prior to awarding economic development incentives, the Harnett County
Board of Commissioners shall hold a public hearing in order to obtain public comment
concerning the proposed appropriation of any economic incentives to an applicant
business/industry; it is the desire of the Board of Commissioners through this Resolution to
direct the scheduling of said public hearing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners that the Harnett County staff is hereby directed to schedule a public hearing to be
conducted at the next regular meeting of the Board on Monday, August 15, 2016, at 7:00 PM
concerning a proposal to extend economic incentives to Dupree Farms Produce for the location
and operation of a sweet potato processing plant in Harnett County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that proper notice of this public hearing be forwarded to
all proper parties and published pursuant to N.C. General Statutes §158-7.1.
This the 1st day of August, 2016.
COUNTY OF HARNETT
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ATTACHMENT 3
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUPPORTING THE DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL MOTTO
"IN GOD WE TRUST" IN A PROMINENT LOCATION
IN LILLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
WHEREAS, "In God We Trust" became the United States national motto on July 30,
1956, shortly after our nation led the world through the trauma of World War II and
WHEREAS, the words have been used on United States currency since 1864: and
WHEREAS, the same inspiring slogan is engraved above the entrance to the Senate
Chamber as well as above the Speaker's dais in the House of Representatives: and
WHEREAS, in both war and peace, these words have been a profound source of strength
and guidance to many generations of Americans; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to display this patriotic motto in a way to solemnize
public occasions and express confidence in our society.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. That the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett, North Carolina,
does hereby determine that the historic and patriotic words of our national motto, "In God
We Trust" shall be permanently and prominently displayed on the Harnett County
Courthouse at 301 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd and the Harnett County Administration
Building at 102 E. Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Section 2. The County Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution
and enter it into the book of resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of
Commissioners of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, held on the 1st day of August,
2016
ATTEST:
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Margaret Regineeler, Clerk
strong roots • new growth
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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