032017mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
March 20, 2017
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 20,
2017, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front
Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Joe Miller, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Howard Penny, Commissioner
Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Member absent: Gordon Springle, Chairman
Staff present:
Paula Stewart, Deputy County Manager -
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Vice Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Commissioner Penny led the
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
Vice Chairman Miller announced Chairman Springle was absent tonight due to the birth of his
new twin grandsons, Michael and James.
Vice Chairman Miller called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Mrs. Stewart
requested the addition of a Resolution to Create an Economic Development Commission Named
the Harnett County Economic Development Council. Mrs. Stewart also requested the removal of
Harnett County Emergency Services request to consider the updated Hazardous Materials
Response Cost Recovery Ordinance. The ordinance will be considered for approval on April 3,
2017. Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Penny
seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the following items listed on the consent agenda.
Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
1. Minutes: March 6, 2017 Regular Meeting
January 31, 2017 Work Session
2. Budget Amendments:
302 Emergency Services
Code 110-5300-420-32.88 Emergency Management EMPG
110-0000-331.53-12 Emergency Management EMPG
41 increase
41 increase
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308 Solid Waste
Code 580-6600-461.33-45 Contracted Services
580-6600-461.12-00 Salaries & Wages part time
311 Public Utilities Department
Code 531-9000-431.74-73 Capital Outlay
531-9025-431.11-13 distribution salaries/wages
531-9020-431.11-13 NHWWTP salaries/wages
545-0000-389.50-00 HCDPU Interfund Transfer
313 Public Utilities
Code 531-9000-431.90-76 Water Plant Expansion
531-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
322 Veterans Court
Code 253-2404-441.30-04
253-2404-441.58-01
253-2404-441.58-14
253-2404-441.60-33
253-2404-441.60-39
253-2404-441.60-45
253-0000-331.84-04
Professional Services
Training and Meetings
Travel Admin
Materials & Supplies
Other Materials
Drugs
Veterans Court BJA
329 Tax Department
Code 110-4500-410.33-45 Contracted Services
110-4900-410.44-23 Building Equip Departments
330 General Fund
Code 110-7600-441.11-00 Salaries
110-7600-441.11-13 Vacation Payout
110-0000-345.18-00 Environment Health Fees
331 Health Department
Code 110-7600-441.33-45 Contracted Services
110-0000-345.10-15 Medicaid PCM
334 Solid Waste
Code 250-6600-461.35-56 Operating Special Acct
250-0000-336.25-01 Electronics Management
336 Health Department
Code 110-7600-441.33-45 Contracted Services
110-0000-334.76-03 General Aid to County
20,000 decrease
20,000 increase
27,000 decrease
12,000 increase
15,000 increase
25,000 increase
78,350 increase
78,350 increase
15,400 increase
11,148 decrease
23 increase
1,072 increase
2,484 increase
10,000 increase
2,169 increase
105 decrease
105 increase
9,635 increase
365 increase
10,000 increase
35,068 increase
35,068 increase
9,436 increase
9,436 increase
214 increase
214 increase
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338 Emergency Services Department
Code 263-5251-420.60-33 Materials & Supplies
263-5251-420.41-11 Telephone & Postage
263-5251-420.11-00 Salaries & Wages
339 Youth Services
Code 110-7930-441.25-10
110-7930-441.26-08
110-7930-441.41-11
110-7930-441.58-01
110-7930-441.58-14
110-0000-339.00-00
340 IT Department
Code 110-4900-410.11-00
110-4900-410.23-00
110-4900-410.22-00
110-4900-410.33-45
Operating Unemployment Benefits
Workers Compensation
Telephone and Postage
Training & Meetings
Travel Admin
Fund Balance appropriated
Salaries & Wages
Retirement Expense
FICA Tax Expense
Contracted Services
341 Cooperative Extension
Code 110-7398-465.36-24 Materials & Supplies
110-0000-334.73-25 NC Ag Ventures Grant Program
3. Tax rebates, refunds and releases (Attachment 1)
1,000 increase
1,500 increase
2,500 increase
27 increase
137 increase
100 increase
100 increase
300 increase
190 increase
15,205 increase
1,103 increase
1,164 increase
17,472 decrease
8,700 increase
8,700 increase
4. Harnett County General Services/Airport requested approval of a project ordinance for
$27,460 to repair/replace the existing primary Wind Cone at the Harnett Regional Jetport
and add a supplemental wind cone at both ends of Runway 5-23. The County of Harnett
will receive a 90% federally funded grant under the State Block Grant Entitlement (NPE)
Program. Harnett County's local match is a 10% contribution that will be funded by the
current budget.
5. Harnett County General Services/Airport requested approval of a project ordinance for
$47,510 to develop alternatives for upgrading or replacing the existing Terminal Building
at the Harnett Regional Jetport that was constructed in the early 1980s. The County of
Harnett will receive a 90% federally funded grant under the State Block Grant
Entitlement (NPE) Program. Harnett County's local match is a 10% contribution that
will be funded by the current budget.
6. Letter of support for Cape Fear Valley Health System's CON Application for Harnett
County Imaging Center.
7. Harnett County Health Director requested approval of the revised Clinical Patient Fees,
Eligibility and Bad Debt Write -Off Policy.
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8. Harnett County Emergency Services/EMS Division requested approval of the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Harnett and Harnett
County Public School System for the Emergency Medical Technician curriculum offered
at Harnett Central High School. The MOU would allow our agency to sponsor this
program in order for it to operate. The effective date for the MOU will be April 1, 2017
and it is an auto -renewal MOU.
9. Harnett County Emergency Services requested approval of the Specialty Team
Agreement between Harnett County's Chief's Association and the County of Harnett to
ensure supplemental funding provided by the County in support of training, equipping
and maintaining the Dive Team, Search & Rescue Team and Trench/Confined Space
Team. This funding will offset some of the expenses that the Chief's Association Special
Teams incur each year and will also ensure that these teams are trained and meet all
certifications/qualification requirements to operate/respond within Harnett County and
the State of North Carolina. The effective date for this Agreement is July 1, 2017 and is
an auto -renewal agreement. Harnett County Emergency Services also requests budget
FY17-18 funds in the amount of $10,000.
10. Harnett County Parks and Recreation requested adoption of the Comprehensive Parks
and Recreation Master Plan developed by The John McAdams Company. This plan will
guide program and facility improvements over a 15 -year planning period. The plan acts
as a resource for the public to understand current facility and program offerings and to
learn what is planned for the future while providing county staff with a living document
to help guide and prioritize project implementation.
11. Harnett County Cooperative Extension requested permission to accept a grant for $8,700
from the North Carolina Ag Ventures Grant Program to assist in the Agriculture
Livestock Program. The grant funds will be used to purchase handling portable chute
equipment, which will provide a safe restraint for animals during vaccination, castration,
etc.
12. Administration requested approval of proposed bylaws for the Harnett County Properties
Corporation.
13. Administration requested approval of proposed bylaws for the Harnett County Economic
Development Council.
Vice Chairman Miller 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 talked about roadside trash in Harnett
County.
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Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 0.
CCCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jim Burgin (nominated by Vice Chairman Miller) was reappointed to serve on this board
for a term of four (4) years expiring June 30, 2021.
HARNETT COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Ronnie Vinston (nominated by Vice Chairman Miller) was appointed to serve on this
board for a term of three (3) years ending March 31, 2020.
HARNETT HEALTH SYSTEMS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dr. J. Bradley Creed representing District 3 and Susan Chriscoe representing District 4
(nominated by Vice Chairman Miller) were appointed to serve on this board for a term of
three (3) years ending March 31, 2020.
Mr. Snow introduced a Resolution to Create an Economic Development Commission Named the
Harnett County Economic Development Council. Mr. Snow stated N.0 G.S. § 158-8 allows
counties by resolution to create an economic development commission to assist counties in their
economic development efforts. Mr. Snow noted this was an element of the Board's efforts to
revamp Harnett County's Economic Development Department. He also said the bylaws, that
were previously adopted by the board, would be considered by this council once formed.
Commissioner McKoy moved to approve the Resolution to Create an Economic Development
Commission Named the Harnett County Economic Development Council. Commissioner Penny
seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. (Attachment 2)
Planning Services Manager Jay Sikes petitioned the Board for a public hearing regarding the
proposed rezoning from RA -40 to RA -30, Case #RZ-17-13, Landowner/Applicant: Parminder
Sandhar; 1.45 +/- acres; Pin #0663-84-0414.000; Off SR # 1440 (James Norris Road on Kinnis
Creek Drive); Lot 20 Kinnis Creek Subdivision; Black River Township. The site is currently
occupied by one single-family residence and surrounding land uses include farmland and
residential uses. On March 6, 2017, the Harnett County Planning Board voted unanimously (5-
0) to recommend approval of application based on compatibility to the Land Use Plan and the
existing RA -30 zoning in the area. Mr. Sandhar is interested in subdividing his 1.45 acres lot
into two lots to build a home for his parents.
Mr. Sikes stated staffs evaluation as:
The IMPACT to the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is
reasonable, and the benefits of the rezoning outweigh any potential inconvenience or
harm to the community. REASONING: The impact to the surrounding community is
reasonable, as the requested zoning district is similar in nature to the surrounding area.
The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use
Classification. REASONING: The requested zoning to RA -30 is compatible with the
Land Use Classifications of Low Density Residential. Densities in such a land use class
can range from 1-3 units per acre depending on utilities, soils, and the character of
adjacent development.
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The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare.
REASONING: The requested rezoning to RA -30 would maintain the public health,
safety, and general welfare due to existing residential uses within the area.
This request is NOT for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should not be evaluated for
reasonableness. REASONING: Since the proposed rezoning district of RA -30 is
immediately across the road, as well as due to the similarity of the two districts, this
application does not need to be evaluated for a Small Scale Rezoning.
Suggested Statement -of -Consistency: Staff concludes that, as state in the evaluation, the
requested rezoning to RA -30 is compatible with the Land Use Plan as well as comparable to the
adjacent zoning district. It is recommended that this rezoning request be approved.
Vice Chairman Miller called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for
comments from the public. Seeing no one move, Vice Chairman Miller closed the public
hearing. Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the proposed rezoning as presented.
Commissioner Penny seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
Mr. Sikes petitioned the Board for a public hearing regarding the proposed rezoning from RA -30
to Industrial, Case #RZ-17-65, Landowner/Applicant: Jean D. Kenlan Revocable Trust / Copart,
CIO Larry Stripling; 46 +/- acres (out of 157.25 acre tract); Pin #1515-11-6710.000; SR# 1788
(Alphin Road); Averasboro Township. This parcel is currently vacant and surrounding land uses
include agriculture, residential and industrial. The applicant's plan is to obtain this tract for an
expansion thus the Industrial zoning request. Services available include public water and private
septic tank.
Mr. Sikes reported that on March 6, 2017, the Harnett County Planning Board voted
unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of a revised application based on compatibility to the
Land Use Plan and the existing Industrial zoning that adjoins this parcel.
Five different area residents and one legal representatives of an area family spoke in
opposition. Concerns consisted of increased traffic, dust, noise, environmental/soil/water
contamination, and overall site appearance.
After discussions, questions & answers, and more discussion, the applicant requested to
amend the application to subdivide the 'leg' portion of the tract that is along Alphin Road
and create an access easement through the existing Copart business for the large tract. He
also offered to place a deed restriction on the four acres.
Planning Board agreed to amend the application, thus removing approximately four acres
along Alphin Road which would remain RA -30, and moved forward with a
recommendation to rezone approximately 46 acres to Industrial.
Mr. Sikes stated staff's evaluation as:
The IMPACT to the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is
reasonable, and the benefits of the rezoning outweigh any potential inconvenience or
harm to the community. REASONING: The impact to the adjacent community is
reasonable, as many of the existing uses located in the vicinity of the site are of a non-
residential nature, including two Industrial parks.
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The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use
Classification. REASONING: The existing land use classification, Employment Mixed
Use, includes locations for employment and economic development opportunities. Uses
would include, but not limited to industrial, warehouse, office, research and
development. Therefore, the request is compatible with the existing land use
classification.
The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare.
REASONING: The proposal enhances the general welfare of the public, safety, and
general welfare of the public, as the proposed zoning district will allow for the use of the
property in the same manner as the area is already developing.
This request is NOT for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should not be evaluated for
reasonableness. REASONING: The subject property is immediately adjacent to
Industrial zoning therefore this does not need to be evaluated for a Small Scale
Rezoning.
Suggested Statement -of -Consistency: Staff concludes that the requested rezoning to Industrial is
compatible with Harnett County regulatory documents and would not have an unreasonable
impact on the surrounding community based on the Land Use Plan and adjacent Industrial
zoning. It is recommended that this rezoning request be approved.
Mr. Sikes responded that any kind of use in Industrial that would abut to residential would
require a pretty intensive buffer. He said if Copart is able to go forward, they propose leaving all
of the existing tree and at least a 50 -foot buffer around the residential area. Mr. Sikes also noted
a 50 -foot building set back requirement.
Vice Chairman Miller called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for
comments from the public.
The following citizens spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning. They cited health issues,
environmental concerns, dust, noise, fumes, traffic, insects, animals, site appearance and
concerns about strangers coming into their neighborhood:
Ronald Lee Radcliffe, 71 Alphin Road, Dunn
Betsy Davis, lives on Hwy 301 across from the property being considered
Bruce McKoy, lives on the service road off I-95, adjacent to the property being
considered
Elizabeth Utley, 232 Alphin Road
Gary Parrish, 3324 US 301 South, Dunn
Jerry Rivas, 364 Twin Ponds Road, Sanford
Jennifer Baker, 844 Alphin Road, Dunn
Larry Stripling of North Palm Beach in Florida, who spoke on behalf of the applicant, spoke in
favor of the proposed rezoning. He said Copart needs to expand and asked for a chance to go
before the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Stripling also responded to concerns voiced about Copart.
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Mr. Locklear reiterated that the Board must consider all of the uses allowed in the Industrial
category, not if Copart would be on the property. Mr. Locklear clarified the Board of
Commissioners are only considering Industrial zoning and any decision tonight would be final in
regards to rezoning. Staff read permitted uses within Industrial zoning. Discussions continued.
Mr. Locklear stated "auto salvage" would be conditional use therefore Copart would be required
to go before the Board of Adjustment and that is where specific uses will be discussed and
conditions, if any, determined.
Seeing no one else move, Vice Chairman Miller closed the public hearing. Commissioner
Elmore, who said he has received numerous calls and visits from citizens voicing their concerns
regarding this rezoning, moved to deny the proposed rezoning as presented. Commissioner
Penny seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. (Attachment 3 Statement -of -Consistency)
Mrs. Stewart presented the following reports:
- Public Health Activities Summary — February 2017
- Interdepartmental Budget Amendments
Mrs. Stewart reminded the Board of the March 24th ribbon cutting ceremony for the Johnsonville
Convenience Site. She also noted tentative plans for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Buies
Creek Convenience Site in April.
There was no new business and no need for closed session.
Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 pm. Commissioner Penny
seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
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ATTACHMENT 2
Harnett
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NORTH CAROLINA
A RESOLUTION
BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
TO CREATE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION NAMED
THE HARNETT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
THAT WHEREAS, the County of Harnett, North Carolina (the "County") is a valid
existing political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, existing as such under and by virtue
of the Constitution, statutes and laws of the State of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners through its Economic
Development Department continues to strive to stimulate, encourage, support and promote the
economic development of Harnett County for the benefit of all its citizens. North Carolina
General Statutes § 158-8 allows Counties by resolution to create an economic development
commission to assist Counties in their economic development efforts. Harnett County desires
through this Resolution to create such a commission for the purposes set forth by state law and
the commission's bylaws, rules and regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Board of Commissioners does hereby create an economic development
commission which shall be named the "Harnett County Economic Development Council"
("the Council").
2. That the Council shall be organized and shall operate pursuant to its bylaws and any
subsequent amendments thereto which shall be first approved by the Harnett County
Board of Commissioners and subsequently considered and adopted by the Council.
This Resolution is duly adopted this the 20th day of M. 017.
strong roots • new growth
Iler, Vice Chairman
ett County Board of Commissioners
www.harnettorg
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF HARNETT
I, MARGARET REGINA WHEELER, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of the
County of Harnett, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and exact
copy of a resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS TO CREATE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
NAMED THE HARNETT COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL"
adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett, North Carolina at a meeting
held on the 20th day of March, 2017.
WITNESS my hand and the corporate seal of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, this
the 20th day of January, 2017.
www.harnett.org
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MAR ARET REG ►C' A WHEELER
Clerk f the Board
Coun of Harnett, North Carolina
ATTACHMENT 3
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
Development Services Department
www.harnett.orq
PO Box 65
108 E. Front St.
Lillington, NC 27546
Ph: 910-893-7525
Fax: 910-814-6459
Proposed Zoning Change: Case # RZ-17-65
Landowner: Jean D. Kenlan Revocable Trust
Applicant: Copart, C/O Larry Stripling
Request: 45.87 acres (out of 157.25 acre tract) from RA -30 to Industrial
Location: SR# 1788 (Alphin Road); Averasboro Township
Pin: #1515-11-6710.000
Meeting Date: March 20, 2017
Statement -of -Consistency
The requested rezoning to Industrial was found to have an unreasonable
impact on the surrounding community and does not enhance or maintain
the public health, safety, and general welfare due to the potential noise
and traffic increase as well as dust and environmental concerns.
Therefore the Harnett County Commissioners DENIED the rezoning
request.
Joe Mijf`er, Vice Chairman
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Margar
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