020518mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 5, 2018
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, February 5,
2018, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney
Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Gordon Springle, Chairman
Howard Penny, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
Member absent: Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Staff present:
Paula Stewart, Interim County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Springle called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner McKoy led the Pledge
of Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Springle called for additions or deletions to the published agenda. Mrs. Stewart
requested the removal of the request for approval of the purchase of 71.2 acres located in
Barbeque Township due to on-going contract negotiations. She requested the Harnett County
School's request to transfer available funds to Capital and additional Capital funding be removed
from the consent agenda for discussion purposes. Last, she requested the addition of Harnett
County Emergency Services request for approval to apply for the 2018 Emergency Management
Performance Grant. Vice Chairman Penny moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Commissioner Miller seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 0.
Commissioner McKoy moved to approve the following items listed on the consent agenda. Vice
Chairman Penny seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
1. Minutes: January 24, 2018 Special Session
January 16, 2018 Regular Meeting
2. Budget Amendments:
195 WIAO Youth Program
Code 234-7405-465.35-01
234-7405-465.58-01
234-7405-465.58-02
234-7405-465.12-02
234-7505-465.22-00
Stipends
Participating Cost
Training (OJT)
Salaries
FICA Tax Expense
250 decrease
206 decrease
1,343 decrease
1,343 increase
177 increase
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195 WIAO Youth Program continued
Code 234-7405-465.26-08 Workers Compensation
234-7405-465.32-73 Training Vouchers
204 Emergency Medical Services
263-5251-420-60-33 Materials & Supplies
263-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
209 Cooperative Extension
110-7301-465.12-00
110-7301-465.22-00
110-7301-465.23-00
110-7301-465.23-01
110-7301-465.26-08
110-7301-465.25-10
110-7301-465.41-11
110-7301-465.58-01
110-7301-465.58-14
110-7301-465.60-33
110-7301-465.60-53
110-0000-334.73-01
Part time salaries
FICA
Regular Retirement
Supplemental Retirement
Workers Comp
Unemployment
Telephone & Postage
Training & Meetings
Travel
Materials & Supplies
Dues & Subscriptions
Child Care Resources Grant
210 Benhaven Elementary School
336-8300-480-47-30 General Contractor
336-8300-480-47-62 Contingency
215 Sheriff Office
110-5104-420.11-13
110-5104-420.11-06
110-5104-420.11-14
110-5104-420.43-21
216 Solid Waste
580-6600-461.74-71
580-0000-399.00-00
217 Tax Department
110-4500-410.33-45
110-4500-410.12-00
110-4500-410.22-00
Salaries Vacation payout
Salaries Comp time payout
Longevity
Maint. & Repair Auto
Capital Outlay Land
Fund Balance
Contracted Services
Salaries & Wages Part time
FICA Tax Expense
219 Emergency Services
110-5300-420.60-33 Operating Supplies
110-0000-351.53-02 Fire Marshal Fire Restitution
110-0000-322.53-01 Non Compliance Violations
110-00-322.53-05 Foster Care Homes
29 increase
250 increase
8,000 increase
8,000 increase
2,501 decrease
191 decrease
189 decrease
410 decrease
414 decrease
102 decrease
150 decrease
908 increase
675 increase
371 increase
500 increase
1,503 decrease
27,388 decrease
27,388 increase
1,147 increase
31 increase
6 decrease
1,172 decrease
70,000 increase
70,000 increase
13,995 decrease
13,000 increase
995 increase
1,392 increase
42 increase
850 increase
500 increase
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3. Tax rebates, refunds and releases (Attachment 1)
4. 2018 Boards and Committees on Which Commissioners Serve
5. Harnett County Emergency Services requested acceptance of the amended
conditional award letter in the amount of $481,000 State Disaster Recovery Act
(DRA) 17 funding appropriation and Memorandum of Agreement for the grant
award. All grant activities must show a tie back to the Hurricane Matthew flood
event of October 6, 2016.
6. Harnett County Health Director requested approval to increase the following fees:
CPT CODE DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDED PRICE
90651 Gardasil $195 (current $185)
90707 MMR $75 (current $70)
7. Harnett County Health Director requested approval of the revised bad debt write-offs
in the amount of $1,898.09, instead of $3,896.95 as previously stated.
8. Harnett County Capital Projects Director requested approval of the purchase of 71.2
acres located in Barbeque Township for a price of $113,920 funded by the Solid
Waste Department. This property is adjacent to the Anderson Creek Landfill and will
be used for buffer and further expansion of the facilities, if needed.
9. Harnett County Sheriff's Office requested permission to accept a donation of a Model
BCA15 Rifle multi -caliber valued at $500, Serial #12673, from Bear Creek Arsenal
in Sanford, NC.
10. Harnett County Sheriff's Office requested approval of the Harnett County Detention
Center Health Plan. Harnett County contracts with Southern Health Partners to
provide medical care to the Harnett County Detention Center. The medical plan is
developed by Southern Health Partners and then reviewed and approved by the
Sheriff and Health Director.
11. Harnett County Emergency Services requested approval to apply for the 2018
Emergency Management Performance Grant administered by the North Carolina
Department of Public Safety Emergency Management. 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.
Chairman Springle opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3
minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes.
- Jerry Rivas of 364 Twin Ponds Road in Sanford addressed the Board. Mr. Rivas
asked why we can't have non-violent offenders picking up road litter in the county.
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Re -Entry Executive Director Dot Elhers and Director of Client Services Natalie
Mabon thanked the county for providing Re -Entry office space free of charge for
over 20 years. Mrs. Elhers asked the county to consider continuing to provide
office space for the nonprofit. She distributed three letters of support.
Commissioners, noting they no longer own the Noble House occupied by Re -Entry,
suggested the group apply to the Nonprofit Committee for possible funding for office
space. Commissioners asked them to work with staff to discuss the issue at an upcoming
work session.
Penny Christman from Carolina Seasons requested an update on the park in the
Johnsonville area. She also listed improvements she would like to see at the
Johnsonville Convenience Site.
Everette Blake, of 352 Gardner Road in Angier, spoke on behalf of Horses for Hope
that he said is a therapeutic riding facility that would be applying for funding
through the Nonprofit Committee later this year.
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
Harnett County Planning Board
Everett Blake and Jay Smith were reappointed to serve on the Planning Board for a term
of three years expiring January 31, 2021.
Mid -Carolina Aging Advisory Committee
Lilly Mae Bailey, Susan Byerly and Patricia Dutton were reappointed to serve on this
committee for a term of three years expiring January 31, 2021.
Harnett County Schools requested the transfer of $595,805 from available funds to Capital and
an additional $86,363 in Capital funding to be used toward several projects previously discussed.
The projected amounts available for transfer based on current conditions are $500,155 projected
balance available from $920,000 Reserve (K-3 Class size & HC Early College) and $95,650
projected balance available from $200,000 additional teacher positions. Upon recommendations
by Mrs. Honeycutt, Commissioner Miller moved to approve transferring $595,805 into capital.
Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that passed 4-0. Commissioner Miller moved to
approve the following projects:
$60,000 WHHS Boiler Replacement
$16,000 Lillington/Shawtown Cold Water Coil
$380,000 WHHS Cooling Tower
$338,469 WHHS Paving
$305,375 WHMS Paving
The Boone Trail water heater was not included barring further information. Vice Chairman
Penny seconded the motion that passed 4-0. Vice Chairman Penny moved to defer the request
for $86,363 in additional capital funding until a later date. Commissioner McKoy seconded the
motion, which passed 4-0.
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Chairman Springle introduced the Ordinance to Allow the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages before
Noon on Sundays at Licensed Premises with the Unincorporated Areas of Harnett County.
Chairman Springle reminded the group the "Brunch Bill" authorized cities and counties to adopt
an ordinance to allow sales beginning at 10:00 am on Sunday; basically allowing licensed
premises to sale alcoholic beverages two hours earlier on Sunday.
As a point of order Attorney Snow noted within the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Rules of Procedures, as well as N.C. General Statute, for an ordinance to be adopted at the
meeting where it is first introduced it must be approved by all members of the Board of
Commissioners. Vice Chairman Penny moved to table consideration of the ordinance until all
board members are present. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
CPA Matt Braswell with Martin, Starnes & Associates presented the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. Mr. Braswell said they issued
an unmodified opinion, meaning it is a clean opinion and the county's financial statements are in
accordance with General Accounting Principles and are materially correct. He also noted staff
was very cooperative.
Mr. Braswell reviewed the general fund summary noting a total fund balance of $41,847,828
with an increase in unassigned fund balance of $6,235,035. The unassigned balance as a percent
of expenditures in the general fund is 27.2% in 2017. He provided audit highlights for property
tax, restricted intergovernmental, other taxes & licenses, Human Services, Education, Public
Safety, Water & Sewer Fund, Solid Waste Fund, and Enterprise Funds Operating Income (loss) —
Full Accrual.
YMCA CEO Rick Houp requested approval of a contract between Harnett County and the
YMCA of Sandhills to open a YMCA facility located in western Harnett County. The funding
agreement states the County shall pay the YMCA $9,500 per month for 10 years. The proposed
YMCA will be located off Hwy 87 in western Harnett County and will include a gymnasium,
indoor lap pool, exercise rooms for weight training, cardio, and group exercise, locker rooms,
and a childcare area. Mr. Houp talked about services the YMCA could provide throughout the
county and reassured the Board the County would have input in the YMCA programs.
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the contract between Harnett County and the YMCA of
Sandhills to open a YMCA facility located in western Harnett County. Vice Chairman Penny
seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
Mrs. Stewart presented the following report:
Harnett County Financial Summary Report — November, 2017
Harnett County Sales Tax Analysis by Article — September, 2017
Harnett County DSS Monthly Report — December 2017
Mrs. Stewart reviewed upcoming meetings and invitations. She also noted she would be out of
the office the following week.
There was no new business.
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Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes:
1) To discuss certain personnel matters; and
2) To 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)(6)&(5).
Commissioner Miller seconded the motion, which passed 4 — 0.
Vice Chairman Penny moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner Miller
seconded the motion that passed 4 — 0.
Chairman Springle recessed the board meeting at 10:10 am. The Harnett County Board of
Commissioners will reconvene to host their 2018 legislative luncheon at 11:45 am.
2018 legislative luncheon attendees:
Janet Bradbury, Field Rep, Senator Burr's Office
Austen Shearer, Triangle Reg. Rep, Senator Tillis's Office
Carol Armstrong, District Director, Representative Holding's Office
Representative John Sauls
Representative David Lewis
Senator Ron Rabin
Mark Coggins, Representative Lewis's Office
Jack Anthony, Representative Lewis's Office
Chairman Gordon Springle
Vice Chairman Howard Penny
Commissioner Joe Miller
Commissioner Barbara McKoy
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Gina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Ira Hall, Director of Information Technology
Debbie Taylor, Marketing & Business Recruitment Manager
Paula Stewart, Interim County Manager
Brian Haney, Interim Asst. County Manager/Community & Government Relations Dir.
The group reviewed and discussed the County's following top five legislative priorities:
1. Assist Harnett County in Expanding Broadband Access in Underserved Areas
Many portions of Harnett County do not currently have access to broadband. This is
another significant barrier to economic growth in the county. Harnett County asks for
assistance in developing infrastructure and providing broadband to underserved areas
within the county.
2. Address Disparities Related to Funding Formula for Military -Related Students
Even though Harnett County has a substantial percentage of military -related students in
its school system, the County receives considerably less in federal funding per student
than do surrounding counties. Harnett County seeks increased funding to support the
education of these students and reduce the burden on the County's taxpayers.
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3. Support Efforts to Expand Natural Gas Capacity
Access to natural gas is a basic requirement for many industries and businesses looking
for sites to locate new facilities. Despite a significant population growth in western
Harnett County, a lack of access to natural gas has prevented the commercial and
industrial growth that would normally accompany these increases in population. Harnett
County seeks assistance in identifying ways to expand natural gas capacity throughout
the county.
4. Assist County with Developing Economic Development Products
Harnett County currently lacks attractive buildings and sites for industrial prospects. Over
the last six months, this has resulted in the inability to respond to 20 out of 23 economic
development prospects due to the lack of a sufficient product. An increasing number of
site searches involving greenfields require the sites to be certified. Harnett County does
not currently have any certified sites. Harnett County Economic Development requests
assistance in funding the development of shell buildings and certifying sites, which will
allow the County to compete for more business and industry to bring increased
opportunity and prosperity to the county's residents.
5. Grant County Boards of Commissioners the Ability to Construct Schools
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners asks for the authority to construct schools,
which will assist the county in efforts to reduce existing and future issues with
overcrowding. Currently, only the Board of Education has this authority.
They also briefly reviewed the following remaining nine legislative priorities for the County:
> Continue Support of Construction of Four Lane Highway into Wake County
> Authorize Use of Recreation Fees for Construction
> Allow Counties to use E-911 Funds for E-911 Needs Other than Equipment
> Reduce Waiting Period to Auction Livestock
> Address Motor Vehicle Gap Billing Issues
> Allow Counties to Enact Impact Fees to Support Public Education
> Preserve Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Funding
> Increase Support of County Veterans Services Programs
> Allow Firefighters at Non -Profit Departments Access to Local Government Retirement
System
Following the luncheon, Commissioner Miller moved to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chairman
Penny seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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