021417wsmHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Work Session
February 14, 2017
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, February 14,
2017, in the County Manager's Conference Room, County Administration Building, 102 East
Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Staff present:
Gordon Springle, Chairman
Joe Miller, Vice Chairman
Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Howard Penny, Commissioner
Joseph Jeffries, County Manager
Paula Stewart, Deputy County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Allen Coats, Deputy Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Springle called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Elmore led the Pledge
of Allegiance and invocation.
The following agenda was before commissioners:
➢ Fort Bragg Impact Study Update
➢ Proposed Zoning Change: Case # RZ-17-05, Rezoning of 15.9 acres from RA -20R
to Industrial
➢ Harnett County Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Cooperative Extension's request for memorial for former director Jennifer Walker
➢ Deputy County Manager's Report:
- February 20, 2017 Regular Meeting Agenda Review
➢ Closed Session
➢ Adjourn
Mark Locklear, Harnett County Development Services Director, thanked the City of Fayetteville
for including Harnett County in the "Impact Greater Fayetteville" Regional Impact Analysis for
Reduction of Personnel at Fort Bragg and Recommendations to Mitigate Risk. Mr. Locklear said
the study is very important to Harnett County and this region.
Greg McElveen with Fayetteville State University and Crystal Morphis with Creative Economic
Development Consulting reviewed the preliminary findings from the draft study and requested
input and feedback as to areas of particular importance to Harnett County. Mr. McElveen
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acknowledged Dr. Anthony W. Wade with the City of Fayetteville who helped secure the
grant for this study. Mr. McElveen and Mrs. Morphis briefly reviewed the project introduction,
steering committee members, SWOT analysis, economic landscape, illustrative opportunities,
troop reduction impact, target sectors, workforce development strategy, economic development
strategy and next steps. Mr. McElveen also noted a reduction of 3,000 to 4,000 troops since the
2011-2012 peak. Commissioners asked that they look at the impact on monies for education and
help Central Carolina Community College with access to the military personnel and their
families.
Mark Locklear briefly reviewed the proposed rezoning of 15.9 acres from RA -20R to Industrial,
Case # RZ-17-05, Landowner/Applicant: Judy N. Parrish / Wayne Underwood; 22 +1- acres
(consisting of two parcels, less the conservation areas); Pin #0548-67-9804.000 & 0548-67-
8393.000; From RA -20R to Industrial; NC Hwy 210 South; Lillington Township. Mr. Locklear
reminded the Board that when considering a rezoning they must consider everything that could
happen in "industrial". He noted that no one spoke in opposition to the rezoning during the
February 6, 2017 Planning Board Meeting.
Harnett County Park and Recreation Director Carl Davis said they are very excited about the
new proposed Harnett County Parks and Recreation Master Plan. He said the plan is very
aggressive but includes steering committee goals and framework they hope to accomplish in the
next 15 years or more.
Rachel Cotter with McAdams reviewed the master plan process, visions and goals, inventory and
analysis, needs and demands, and recommendations. She noted this is a "living document"; a
framework that presents recommendations that will evolve and change with trends. Mrs. Cotter
noted recommendations within the action plan for park and facility costs are:
> Year 1 — 5 approximately $17,700,000;
➢ Year 5-10 approximately $37,500,000; and
> Year 10-15 approximately $33,720,000.
Mrs. Cotter noted funding strategies include grants (PARTF, LWCF, etc.), private/corporate
donations, campaign/fundraising, fee -in -lieu, developer contributions, capital budget increases,
volunteerism, program and facility fees, partnership with school district, and park and recreation
tax. Mr. Davis said they do not expect to spend the full amount proposed and staff will save by
doing as much as possible in-house as well as looking at alternative ways of doing things.
Discussions continued.
Harnett County Cooperative Extension Director Tyrone Fisher requested permission to name the
training room in the Agriculture Center the "Jennifer Walker Training Room" in honor of retired
County Extension Director Jennifer Walker who passed away in December 2016. The Board
will consider approval of this request at their upcoming regular meeting. Mr. Fischer also
reminded the group of the upcoming Report to Key Leaders on February 20, 2017 at 5:30 pm.
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Deputy County Manager Stewart reviewed the proposed February 20, 2017 regular meeting
agenda.
Vice Chairman Miller moved that the Board go into closed session to discuss matters relating to
the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners. This motion is made pursuant to NC General Statute Section
143-318.11(a)(4). Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Penny moved that the board come out of closed session. Commissioner Elmore
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved that the meeting adjourn at 10:57 am. Commissioner Penny
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Following the work session, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners attended a working
lunch with Campbell University's Executive Cabinet to provide updates and discuss
partnerships.
Gordon Spri irman
et Regina V eeler, Clerk
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