071717mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
July 17, 2017
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 17, 2017,
in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street,
Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Staff present:
Gordon Springle, Chairman
Joe Miller, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Howard Penny, Commissioner
Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Joseph Jeffries, County Manager
Paula Stewart, Deputy County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Springle called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Commissioner Elmore led the Pledge
of Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Springle called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Mr. Jeffries
requested the addition of the Harnett County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council's request
for permission to submit Program Agreements from the North Carolina Department of Public
Safety JCPC. Commissioner McKoy moved to add the item to the agenda for consideration.
Vice Chairman Miller seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Vice Chairman Miller
moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Penny 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: June 19, 2017 Regular Meeting
2. Budget Amendments:
1 JCPC Programs
Code 110-5899-420.32-64
110-5899-420.32-25
110-5899-420.36-26
110-5898-420.60-33
110-0000-334.41-08
110-0000-331.41-08
110-0000-334.58-06
Healthy Choices
Psychological Services
Positive Action Mindfulness
JCPC Admin Materials/Supplies
Healthy Choices
Psychological Services
Positive Action
11,756 decrease
6,000 decrease
26,000 increase
3 decrease
11,756 decrease
6,000 decrease
26,000 increase
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1 JCPC Programs continued
Code 110-0000-331.79-01 JCPC Admin
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance appropriated
3 Cooperative Extension
Code 110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency
110-7300-465.11-04 NCCES Labor Distribution
110-7300-465.11-12 NCCES Labor Benefits
4 Administration Department
Code 110-4100-410.60-33 Materials & Supplies
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency
3. Tax rebates, refunds and releases (Attachment 1)
5,037 increase
5,040 decrease
20,179 increase
14,210 increase
5,969 increase
3,279 increase
3,279 decrease
4. Campbell Stadium Sidewalk Capital Project Ordinance in the amount of $200,000.
5. Human Resources requested approval of the 2018 and 2019 Holiday Schedule for Harnett
County.
6. Harnett County Cooperative Extension requested approval for Harnett County to
reimburse North Carolina A&T State University 50% of the EFNEP position's salary and
benefits for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018. Harnett County Cooperative Extension also
requests approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina
Cooperative Extension Program/North Carolina A&T State University and Harnett
County regarding this position.
Chairman Springle 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. He also thanked
commissioners for funding the EFNEP position.
Brian Berkebile of 56 Hilltop Lane in Sanford talked about dog attacks in his
neighborhood. He said Harnett County Animal Control lacks the authority to confiscate
animals deemed conducive or a threat if the animals are not on the property at that time.
Adrienae Bell of 1054 Shawtown Road in Lillington said she was concerned about the
tall grass at the old Shawtown School and asked that it be cut.
Penny Christman of Carolina Seasons asked about having a Boy Scout troop attend an
upcoming board meeting. She also suggested additional changes she would like to see at
her local convenient center.
The following citizens voiced their concerns regarding Harnett County Animal Services as well
as suggested changes they would like to see at the shelter:
Christine Leone of 1306 Rawlins Mill Road in Holly Springs. Mrs. Leone also
distributed information to the Board.
Megan Fritsch of 925 Linden Ridge Drive in Holly Springs
Rachel Ray of 783 Lakewoods Drive in Cameron
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Betty Harmon of 118 Benton Place Drive in Angier
Jennifer Marriner of 1161 Live Oak Road in Coats. Mrs. Marriner also presented
commissioners with a petition calling for changes at the shelter.
Dr. LaVonda Fowler of 1000 West Harnett Street in Dunn
Bryan Davis of 2149 Joel Johnson Road in Lillington
Susan Shaddock of 114 South Cary Street in Coats
Melinda Tyer of 132 Barclay Drive in Angier
There were no appointments. Vice Chairman Miller listed current vacancies.
Ernie Pearson, Nexsen Pruet, presented the updated Harnett County Economic Development
Incentive Guidelines (EDIG). Mr. Pearson reviewed the guideline principles, EDIG program
parameters, minimum project qualifications, exclusionary factors, use of grant funds, procedure
for grant consideration, and conclusion. Vice Chairman Miller said the County has acquired a
lot of land and sought Mr. Pearson's opinion regarding land vs incentives. Mr. Pearson
responded companies want to see a certified site and urged the County to think about shell
buildings. He said once you have a company here and negotiating; a great incentive is reduced
cost of land or concessionary leases on shell buildings. Commissioner Elmore moved to adopt
the Economic Development Incentive Guidelines as presented. Vice Chairman Miller seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously.
Mrs. Stewart presented Harnett County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council's request for
permission to submit Program Agreements from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety
JCPC for the following programs:
Harnett County Restitution Program 10% local cash match required
4-H Teen Court and At -Risk Youth Development (no match required)
Positive Action with Mindfulness 10% local match required
ReEntry Psychological Services - pass thru
ReEntry Healthy Choices — pass thru
- JCPC ADMIN (no match required)
Mrs. Stewart noted Harnett County's match would actually be 12% even though the minimum
requirement is 10%. Commissioner McKoy moved to approve the request. Vice Chairman
Miller seconded the request that passed unanimously.
Superintendent Aaron Fleming presented the Harnett County Board of Education's request for
approval of a capital purchase of eight (8) modular units for $84,000. Deputy Superintendent
Brooks Matthews was also present. Mr. Fleming stated it would cost approximately $40,000 to
return the eight units to ModSpace. He said also noted it will cost $3,000 to relocate each unit to
schools that need them. Mr. Fleming said he believes this will help with K-3 class size
reduction. Harnett County Schools are currently paying around $2,000 a month to lease the
units. Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the Board of Education's capital purchase of
eight modular units for $84,000. Commissioner Penny seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
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Mr. Jeffries presented the following reports:
Tax Administrator's sworn report showing a list of unpaid taxes, as of June 30,
2017, constituting liens on real property ($269,682.27), a list of unpaid taxes on
personal property not constituting liens on real property ($68,885.49) and make
settlement for the 2016 taxes ($56,445,651.85).
- Harnett County Veteran Services Activities Reporting — June 2017
- Harnett County Financial Summary Report — May 2017
Harnett County Sales Tax Analysis by Article — March 2017
- Harnett County Public Health Activities Summary — June 2017
Harnett County DSS Monthly Report - May 2017
Interdepartmental Budget Amendments
There was no new business.
Vice Chairman Miller moved that the Board go into closed session to instruct the County staff
concerning the position to be taken by the County in negotiating a possible contract for the
acquisition of real property. This motion is made pursuant to N. C. General Statute Section 143-
318.11(a)(5). Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Penny moved that the Board come out of closed session. Vice Chairman Miller
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 pm. Commissioner Penny
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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Tax Administrator