082018mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 20, 2018
The Hamett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, August 20,
2018, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney
Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Staff present:
Gordon Springle, Chairman
Howard Penny, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Paula Stewart, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Springle called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Commissioner Miller led the Pledge
of Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Springle called for additions and/or deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner
Miller moved to approve the agenda as published. Vice Chairman Penny seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner
McKoy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
1. Budget Amendments:
25 Health Department
Code 110-7600-441.33-45 Contracted Services
110-0000-353.76-09 SGK Komen
12.359 decrease
12,359 decrease
27 WIOA Youth Program (IN)
Code 234-7405-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages 7,198 decrease
234-7405-465.12-00 Salaries & Wages Part time 3.979 decrease
234-7405-465.22-00 FICA Tax 400 decrease
234-7405-465.25-10 Unemployment Benefits 15 decrease
234-7405-465.58-23 Transportation Work Base 1,000 decrease
234-7405-465.11-14 Longevity 17 increase
234-7405-465.12-02 Participant (Salaries & Wages) Part time 1,250 increase
234-7405-465.21-00 Group Insurance 1,730 increase
234-7405-465.21-05 Employee Clinic 101 increase
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27 WIOA Youth Program (IN) continued
Code 234-7405-465.21-07 Dental
234-7405-465.21-09 OPEB
234-7405-465.22-01 Participant (FICA Tax Expense)
234-7405-465.23-00 Regular Retirement
234-7405-465.23-01 Supplemental Retirement
234-7405-465.26-08 Worker's Compensation
234-7405-465.26-09 Worker's Compensation (Participant)
234-7405-465.30-22 Reimbursement (Ind Cost)
234-7405-465.32-26 Incentives/Participants
234-7405-465.32-72 Support Services
234-7405-465.32-73 Training Vouchers -ITA
234-7405-465.33-45 Contracted Services
234-7405-465.35-26 Participant Cost
234-7405-465.35-27 Child Care
234-7405-465.41-11 Telecommunications & Postage
234-7405-465.43- 21 Maintenance & Repair
234-7405-465.58-01 Training & Meetings
234-7405-465.58-02 Training (OJT)
234-7405-465.58-14 Travel Admin
234-7405-465.58-19 Travel Participant
234-7405-465.58-22 Training (ACAD/OCC EDUC)
234-7405-465.60-31 Gas, Oil, & Auto Supplies
234-7405-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies
234-7405-465.60-53 Dues & Subscriptions
234-0000-331.74-05 Workforce Development -Harnett Youth IN
28 WIOA Youth Program (OUT)
Code 234-7407-465.11-00
234-7407-465.12-00
234-7407-465.22-00
234-7407-465.25-10
234-7407-465.58-23
234-7407-465.11-14
234-7407-465.12-02
234-7407-465.21-00
234-7407-465.21-05
234-7407-465.21-07
234-7407-465-21-09
234-7407-465.22-01
234-7407-465.23-00
234-7407-465.33-01
234-7407-465.26-08
234-7407-465.30-22
234-7407-465.32-26
Salaries & Wages
Salaries & Wages - Part time
FICA Tax
Unemployment Benefits
Transportation Work Base
Longevity
Participant (Salaries & Wages) Part time
Group Insurance
Employee Clinic
Dental
OPEB
Participant (FICA Tax Expense)
Regular Retirement
Supplemental Retirement
Worker's Compensation
Reimbursement (Ind Cost)
Incentives/Participants
125 increase
30 increase
107 increase
533 increase
107 increase
41 increase
5 increase
320 increase
300 increase
1,000 increase
2,250 increase
250 increase
708 increase
675 increase
500 increase
75 increase
750 increase
2,500 increase
750 increase
2,000 increase
250 increase
175 increase
500 increase
2 increase
4,459 increase
34,200 decrease
11,938 decrease
2,163 decrease
109 decrease
3,000 decrease
39 increase
3,750 increase
5,111 increase
304 increase
372 increase
89 increase
338 increase
1,550 increase
307 increase
81 increase
957 increase
900 increase
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28 WIOA Youth Program (OUT) continued
Code 234-7407-465.32-72 Support Services
234-7407-465.32-73 Training Vouchers -ITA
234-7407-465.33-45 Contracted Services
234-7407-465.35-26 Participant Cost
234-7407-465.35-27 Child Care
234-7407-465.41-11 Telecommunications & Postage
234-7407-465.43-21 Maintenance & Repair
234-7407-465.58-01 Training & Meetings
234-7407-465.58-02 Training (OJT)
234-7407-465.58-14 Travel Admin
234-7407-465.58-19 Travel Participant
234-7407-465.58-22 Training (ACAD/OCC EDUC)
234-7407-465.60-31 Gas, Oil, & Auto Supplies
234-7407-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies
234-7407-465.60-53 Dues & Subscriptions
234-0000-331.74-07 Workforce Development -Harnett
2,500 increase
6,750 increase
750 increase
2,622 increase
2,025 increase
1,500 increase
225 Increase
2,250 increase
7,500 increase
2,250 increase
6,000 increase
750 increase
525 increase
1,500 increase
8 increase
Youth OUT 457 decrease
29 Sampson County WIOA Youth Program (IN)
Code 234-7406-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages
234-7406-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense
234-7406-465.25-10 Unemployment Benefits
234-7406-465.58-23 Transportation Work Base
234-7406-465.11-14 Longevity
234-7406-465.12-02 Participant (Salaries & Wages -Part time)
234-7406-465.21-00 Group Insurance
234-7406-465.21-05 Employee Clinic
234-7406-465.21-07 Dental
234-7406-465.21-09 OPEB
234-7406-465.22-01 Participant (FICA Tax Expense)
234-7406-465.23-00 Regular Retirement
234-7406-465.23-01 Supplemental Retirement
234-7406-465.26-08 Worker's Compensation
234-7406-465.26-09 Worker's Compensation - Participant
234-7406-465.30-22 Reimbursement (Ind Cost)
234-7406-465.32-26 Incentives/Participants
234-7406-465.32-72 Support Services
234-7406-465.32-73 Training Vouchers - ITA
2347406-465.35-26 Participant Cost
234-7406-465.35-27 Child Care
234-7406-465.41-11 Telecommunications & Postage
234-7406-465.58-01 Training & Meetings
234-7406-465.58-02 Training (OJT)
234-7406-465.58-14 Travel Admin
234-7406-465.58-19 Travel Participant
8,425 decrease
503 decrease
27 decrease
750 decrease
1 increase
4,000 increase
970 increase
24 increase
51 increase
13 increase
269 increase
427 increase
85 increase
84 increase
23 increase
680 increase
125 increase
625 increase
1,875 increase
384 increase
500 increase
137 increase
625 increase
250 increase
500 increase
2,325 increase
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29 Sampson County WIOA Youth Program (IN) continued
Code 234-7406-465.58-22 Training (ACAD/OCC EDUC) 250 increase
234-7406-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies 300 increase
234-0000-331.74-06 Wkforce Development -Sampson Youth IN 4,818 increase
30 Sampson CountyWIOA Youth Program (OUT)
Code 234-7408-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages 779 decrease
234-7408-465.58-23 Transportation Work Base 2,250 decrease
234-7408-465.11-14 Longevity 3 increase
234-7408-465.12-02 Participant (Salaries & Wages Part time) 12,000 increase
234-7408-465.21-00 Group Insurance 2,908 increase
234-7408-465.21-05 Employee Clinic 74 increase
234-7408-465.21-07 Dental 153 increase
234-7408-465.21-09 OPEB 42 increase
234-7408-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 365 increase
234-7408-465.22-01 Participant (FICA Tax Expense) 838 increase
234-7408-465.23-00 Regular Retirement 1,282 increase
234-7408-465.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 254 increase
234-7408-465.25-10 Unemployment Benefits 39 increase
234-7408-465.26-08 Worker's Compensation 293 increase
234-7408-465.26-09 Worker's Compensation - Participant 40 increase
234-7408-465.30-22 Reimbursement (Ind Cost) 2,039 increase
234-7408-465.32-26 Incentives/Participants 375 increase
234-7408-465.32-72 Support Services 1,728 increase
234-7408-465.32-73 Training Vouchers - ITA 5,625 increase
234-7408-465.35-26 Participant Cost 1,300 increase
234-7408-465.35-27 Child Care 1,500 increase
234-7408-465.41-11 Telecommunications & Postage 413 increase
234-7408-465.58-01 Training & Meetings 1,875 increase
234-7408-465.58-02 Training (OJT) 750 increase
234-7408-465.58-14 Travel Admin 1,500 increase
234-7408-465.58-19 Travel Participant 6,975 increase
234-7408-465.58-22 Training (ACAD/OCC EDUC) 750 increase
234-7408-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies 900 increase
234-0000-331.74-08 Wkforce Development-Samp.Youth OUT 40,992 increase
31 WIOA Dislocated Worker Program
Code 234-7411-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages 9,896 decrease
234-7411-465.11-14 Longevity 33 decrease
234-7411-465.12-00 Salaries & Wages Part time 1,200 decrease
234-7411-465.12-02 Participant/Paid Work Experience 6,750 decrease
234-7411-465.21-00 Group Insurance 524 decrease
234-7411-465.22-00 FICA Tax Expense 367 decrease
234-7411-465.22-01 Participant (FICA Tax Expense) 475 decrease
234-7411-465.23-01 Supplemental Retirement 5 decrease
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31 WIOA Dislocated Worker
Code 234-7411-465.25-10
234-7411-465.26-08
234-7411-465.26-09
234-7411-465.30-22
234-7411-465.32-26
234-7411-465.32-73
234-7411-465.33-45
234-7411-465.35-26
234-7411-465.35-83
234-7411-465.41-11
234-7411-465.41-13
234-7411-465.58-01
234-7411-465.58-14
234-7411-465.60-33
234-7411-465.21-05
234-7411-465.21-07
234-7411-465.21-09
234-7411-465.23-00
234-7411-465.58-02
234-7411-465.58-19
234-0000-331.74-11
32 WIOA Adult Program
Code 234-7410-465.11-00
234-7410-465.21-00
234-7410-465.30-22
234-7410-465.32-26
234-7410-465.32-73
234-7410-465.35-27
234-7410-465.35-83
234-7410-465.58-14
234-7410-465.58-19
234-7410-465.60-33
234-7410-465.11-14
234-7410-465.12-02
234-7410-465.21-05
234-7410-465.21-07
234-7410-465.21-09
234-7410-465.22-00
234-7410-465-22-01
234-7410-465.23-00
234-7410-465.23-01
234-7410-465.25-10
Program
Unemployment Benefits
Worker's Compensation
Worker's Compensation -Participant
Reimbursement (Ind Cost)
Incentives/Participants
Training Vouchers - ITA
Contracted Services
Participant Cost
Training Vouchers-Auth
Telecommunications & Postage
Utilities
Training & Meetings
Travel Admin
Materials & Supplies
Employee Clinic
Dental
OPEB
Regular Retirement
Training (OJT)
Travel Participant
Workforce Development -Harnett
Dislocated Worker
Salaries & Wages
Group Insurance
Reimbursement (Ind Cost)
Incentives/Participants
Training Vouchers - ITA
Child Care
Training Vouchers-AUTH
Travel Admin
Travel Participant
Materials & Supplies
Longevity
Paid Work Experience
Employee Clinic
Dental
OPEB
FICA Tax Expense
Participant (FICA Tax Expense)
Regular Retirement
Supplemental Retirement
Unemployment Benefits
9 decrease
144 decrease
125 decrease
428 decrease
100 decrease
8,000 decrease
600 decrease
371 decrease
3,000 decrease
220 decrease
850 decrease
250 decrease
250 decrease
1,000 decrease
12 increase
9 increase
10 increase
257 increase
4,000 increase
2,000 increase
28,309 decrease
4,557 decrease
60 decrease
423 decrease
100 decrease
17,000 decrease
400 decrease
3,500 decrease
500 decrease
2,500 decrease
1,000 decrease
72 increase
500 increase
21 increase
26 increase
15 increase
169 increase
45 increase
739 increase
102 increase
65 increase
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32 WIOA Adult Program continued
Code 234-7410-465.26-08 Worker's Compensation
234-7410-465.26-09 Worker's Compensation -Participant
234-7410-465.32-72 Support Services
234-7410-465.35-26 Participant Cost
234-7410-465.58-02 Training (OJT)
234-0000-331.74-10 Workforce Development -Harnett Adult
33 Cooperative Extension
Code 110-7398-465.32-30 Family & Consumer Sciences
110-0000-344.11-00 Revenue -Family & Consumer Sciences
34 Aging Department
Code 110-7500-441.33-45
110-0000-331.77-03
35 Aging Department
Code 110-7510-441.32-10
110-7510-441.41-11
110-7510-441.58-01
110-7510-441.58-14
110-0000-331.77-04
36 Public Buildings
Code 110-4700-410.44-21
110-4402-410.44-21
Contracted Services
Title II -Home & Community Care
Block Grant
Recognition
Telephone & Postage
Training
Travel
National Senior Service Corp
Building & Equipment Rent
Building & Equipment Rent
2. Tax rebates, refunds and releases
9 increase
50 increase
500 increase
367 increase
1,000 increase
26,360 decrease
2,000 increase
2,000 increase
4,254 increase
4,254 increase
5,400 increase
200 increase
450 increase
328 increase
6,378 increase
46,800 increase
46,800 decrease
3. Harnett County Development Services, as associated with FAMPO and on behalf of the
Fayetteville Air Quality Stakeholders group, requested approval of a Resolution in
Support of the Fayetteville Metropolitan Area Air Quality Stakeholders' Committee.
(Attachment 1)
4. Harnett County Board of Commissioners authorized, empowered and commanded the
Tax Administrator to collect the taxes set forth in the tax records filed in the office of
Harnett County and in the tax receipts herewith delivered to the Tax Administrator, in the
amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth. This charge is for the
2018/2019 tax year.
Chairman Springle opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3
minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. The following citizens addressed the Board:
- Cris Nystrom of 391 Senter Lane in Buies Creek
- Tim Morris of Erwin
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- Patsy Carson of Erwin
- Michael Jackson of Erwin
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner Elmore
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Board of Health
Amy Allen was reappointed to serve on this Board for a term of three years expiring
August 31, 2021.
Linda Sturdivant was reappointed to serve on this Board for a term of three years
expiring September 30, 2021.
Harnett County Planning Board
Niihau Ramsey was reappointed to serve and as alternate on this Board for a term of three
years expiring September 30, 2021.
Nonprofit Funding Committee
Bob Woolston and Lucia Turlington were reappointed to serve on this committee for a
term of three years expiring September 30, 2021.
Development Services Director Mark Locklear petitioned the Board for a public hearing
regarding proposed zoning change: Case # RZ-18-261 Landowners/Applicants: Senter V Others
/ Par 5 Development Group, LLC; 3.96 +/- acres; Pin #0654-51-3127.000; From RA -30 to
Commercial Zoning District; US Hwy 401 N; Hector's Creek Township.
Mr. Locklear noted the Harnett County Planning Board, during their August 6, 2018 meeting,
voted unanimously (4-0) to recommend approval based on existing residential uses and the
County's Land Use Plan. He reported Small Scale Zoning was considered and all four facts
were approved as well. Mr. Locklear said no one attended the meeting in opposition.
The Site is currently vacant. Surrounding land uses consist of single-family residential lots and
several nonresidential uses. Immediately adjacent to the west is a 95 -acre industrial site. Also,
approximately 200' north of this site are 5.6 acres of commercially zoned property (8 lots).
Services available include Harnett County public water and private septic tank.
Mr. Locklear 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 requested zoning change to Commercial will
not have a negative impact on the community, as it is similar in nature to existing zoning
districts and development patterns in this area.
The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use
Classification. REASONING: The requested zoning is compatible with the existing Land
Use Classification of a Compact Mixed Use, as well as within the Compatibility
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Development Target area. These two designations highlight growing areas of the County
that consist of planned residential areas mixed with a variety of nonresidential uses.
The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare.
REASONING: The requested rezoning to Commercial would maintain or enhance the
public health, safety and general welfare due to the area's existing commercial uses as
well as the potential site improvements that would be required.
The request is for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should be evaluated for
reasonableness. REASONING: Due to the size of the tract and that the proposed zoning
district is not immediately adjacent the application should be evaluated for Small Scale
Rezoning.
Suggested Statement -of -Consistency: Staff concludes that the requested rezoning to Commercial
is compatible with Harnett County regulatory documents and would not have an unreasonable
impact on the surrounding community based on the growth in this area as well as the County's
Land Use Plan designation for this area therefore it is recommended that this rezoning request be
approved.
Mr. Locklear responded that if this site is rezoned commercial; and he understands it is being
looked at for some type of retail establishment, that the applicant would then have to apply to
NCDOT for a driveway permit. He said at that time NCDOT would dictate whatever traffic
improvements would need to be made. Vice Chairman wanted to make sure the applicant
understood potential upcoming impacts and changes.
Chairman Springle called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for
comments from the public.
- Jody Bland with Par 5 Development, the applicant, spoke in favor of the proposed
rezoning. He addressed buffer and NCDOT requirements.
Seeing no one else move, Chairman Springle closed the public hearing. Commissioner Miller
moved to approve the requested rezoning to Commercial as it is compatible with Harnett County
regulatory documents and would not have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding
community based on the growth in this area as well as the County's Land Use Plan designation
for this area. Vice Chairman Penny seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Mr. Locklear petitioned the Board for a public hearing regarding proposed Zoning Change: Case
# RZ-18-257 Landowner/Applicant: Thomas Garland Parker; 1.09 +/- acres; Pin #9594-06-
7981.000; From RA -30 to Commercial Zoning District; NC Hwy 24/87; Anderson Creek
Township.
Mr. Locklear noted the Harnett County Planning Board, during their August 6, 2018 meeting,
voted unanimously (4-0) to recommend approval based on adjacent Commercial zoning and
compliance with the County's Land Use Plan. Mr. Locklear said no one attended the meeting in
opposition and RULAC did not have any concerns.
The site is currently occupied by an uninhabited residence, which was a part of the former
manufactured home park. Surrounding land uses consist of various commercial and professional
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establishments, high-density residential developments, and individual single-family residences.
Services available include Harnett County public water and sewer.
Mr. Locklear 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 requested zoning change to Commercial will
not have a negative impact on the surrounding properties or the community as it is similar
in nature to existing zoning districts and development patterns in this area.
- The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use
Classification. REASONING: The requested zoning is compatible with the existing Land
Use Classification of a Compact Mixed Use.
The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare.
REASONING: The requested rezoning to Commercial would maintain or enhance the
public health, safety and general welfare due to the area's existing commercial uses as
well as the neighboring commercially zoned parcels.
- The request is for NOT a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should not be evaluated for
reasonableness. REASONING: This parcel is immediately adjacent to Commercial zoned
property and therefore does not need to be evaluated for Small Scale Rezoning.
Suggested Statement -of -Consistency: Staff concludes that the requested rezoning to Commercial
is compatible with Harnett County Land Use Plan and would not have an unreasonable impact
on the surrounding community because of the existing commercially zoned property within this
area. It is recommended that this rezoning request be approved.
Chairman Springle called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for
comments from the public. Seeing no one move, Chairman Springle closed the public hearing.
Vice Chairman Penny moved to approve the requested rezoning to Commercial, as it would not
have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community due to its compatibility with the
Harnett County Land Use Plan as well as the existing commercially zoned properties within the
area. Commissioner Penny seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
President Alvin McArtan and member Donald Thomas presented the Sandhills Antique Farm
Equipment Club annual report. Sandhills Antique Farm Equipment Club is a 501(C)3 tax-
exempt corporation that leases land from the County. The Club's mission is to preserve southern
agricultural heritage through restoration and display of antique farm equipment at work, and to
provide fun and educational family activities for North Carolinians of all ages.
Mr. McArtan spoke of club member Tom Steves who passed away last year. Mr. Thomas
reported on some of the activities at the Sandhills Farm Park as well as Club activities and
involvement in the community. The Club also hosts Ag Science Field Days four times a year for
all Harnett County 5th graders.
Mrs. Stewart presented the following reports:
- Public Health Activities Report — 2017/2018
- Interdepartmental Budget Amendments
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Mrs. Stewart also reviewed upcoming meetings and invitations.
Chairman Springle called for any new business. Commissioner Miller talked about the recent
"Clear the Shelter Day" event at Harnett County Animal Services. He also talked about
improvements made at the animal shelter.
Chairman Springle and Commissioner McKoy talked about their recent visit to an energy
positive school in Hoke County and noted a forthcoming presentation about the program to the
Harnett County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education.
Vice Chairman Penny moved that the Board go in to closed session for the following purposes:
1) To instruct the County staff concerning the position to be taken by the County in
negotiating a contract for the acquisition of real property,
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)(5),(6)&(4).
Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Penny moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner Miller
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm. Vice Chairman Penny
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Gorr on Springle
Regina eler, Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 1
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
www.harnett.org
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE FAYETTEVILLE METROPOLITAN AREA
AIR QUALITY STAKEHOLDERS' COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the federal Clean Air Act, through the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), establishes air quality standards to protect public health and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Metropolitan Area Air Quality Stakeholders'
Committee has acknowledged the importance of these standards in promoting quality of life,
economic development, and future healthy development; and
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Metropolitan Area Air Quality Stakeholders Committee
will strive to maintain at or below the Federal ozone standard as set annually by the EPA; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, the Air Quality Stakeholders Committee was created to
proactively improve air quality for the citizens in the Fayetteville Metropolitan Area and
its participating local governments; and
WHEREAS, EPA, in conjunction with state governments, business, industry, and
environmental interest, has developed an option known as an "Ozone Advance Program",
through which an area, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NC DEQ) and EPA, can voluntarily improve conditions through strategies
developed through an Action Plan to help avoid a designation of non -attainment; and
WHEREAS, the benefits of participating in an Ozone Advance Program include: clean
air sooner, potentially avoiding non -attainment designation; preference during EPA federal
grant allocations; flexibility to achieve standards in cost effective ways; development of local
standards in partnership with stakeholders and the state, and other benefits;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of
Harnett County, North Carolina as a member of the Fayetteville Metropolitan Area Air Quality
Stakeholders Committee, that the Committee fully supports the Ozone Advance Program as
approved by the Fayetteville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy
Board and will participate in the development and implementation of an Action Plan, which will
reduce ground -level ozone concentrations in preparation for the upcoming ozone standard.
Duly adopted this 20th day of August, 2018 and effective upon adoption.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF 1VIMISSIONERS
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