091118wsmHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Work Session
September 11, 2018
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, September 11,
2018, in Conference Room A, 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, 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 and led the Pledge of Allegiance and
invocation.
The following agenda was before commissioners:
➢ BOC Goals and Priorities
• Introduction by Bill Kramer of Kramer and Associates
➢ County Manager's Report:
- September 17, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda Review
September 25, 2018 Work Session Agenda Review
- Invitations and upcoming meetings
➢ Closed session
➢ Adjourn
Harnett County Emergency Services Director Jimmy Riddle and Deputy Emergency Services
Director Larry Smith provided an updated on Hurricane Florence. Mr. Riddle talked about
preparation for the storm. Discussions continued.
Mr. Bill Kramer of Kramer and Associates addressed the Board. Kramer and Associates is
performing Harnett County's Emergency Services Study. Mr. Kramer gave a preliminary
overview of the study.
September 11, 2018 Work Session Minutes
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Page 1 of 3
Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Honeycutt recommended commissioners not approve Harnett County
Development Services' Building Services request for approval to waive Electrical Reconnect
Permit Fees for any customer owned electrical service equipment, damaged as a result of
Hurricane Florence, and requiring repairs or replacements before power is reconnected by the
power company. They recommended that citizens pay the fee and then request reimbursement.
It was the consensus of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners to approve the request of
the Harnett County Sheriffs Office to enter into an agreement with the State of North Carolina
regarding the transfer of a Department of Defense Utility Truck (Humvee) for use by the Harnett
County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office needed approval to use the Humvee during the
storm if needed. Commissioners will formally approve the item during their upcoming regular
meeting.
Mrs. Stewart and Assistant County Manager Brian Haney presented and discussed the following
goals and priorities of the Board:
➢ Parks and Recreation
➢ Broadband
➢ Facilities — Demolition — Construction — Renovation
➢ Library Consolidation
➢ Harnett Regional Airport
➢ Harnett Promise K-14
➢ Landfill Space
➢ Animal Services
➢ Council of Government Status
➢ Fleet Management
Harnett County Parks and Recreation Director Carl Davis updated the Board about on-going and
future parks and recreation projects and activities. Staff sought direction regarding parks and
recreation priorities and will provide commissioners with a list for ranking.
Commissioners responded and commented on the goals and priorities. Chairman Springle talked
about the CCCC Harnett Promise K-14 Program and noted a revised proposal for the program is
forthcoming. Mrs. Honeycutt mentioned the possibility of using a part of the sales tax expansion
for the program. Mrs. Stewart said the Ag Initiative and schools in the county are priorities and
on-going discussions.
Mrs. Stewart said staff recommends revaluation/reappraisal in January 1, 2021 for a four-year
cycle. She said we might need to outsource our reappraisal this year but hopefully the cost will
be offset by the revenue generated. It was the consensus of the Board to consider a resolution at
a future meeting setting a four-year appraisal cycle.
September 11, 2018 Work Session Minutes
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Page 2 of 3
Commissioner Penny requested a Public Utilities update considering the 3,200 additional houses
planned in northwest Harnett. Chairman Springle said the growth might be a great opportunity
to expand sewer. Mrs. Stewart noted growth in northwest Harnett would be discussed during
their upcoming retreat. Commissioner Miller asked about a possible moratorium on
developments, specifically tract builders. Discussions continued.
Mrs. Stewart reviewed the proposed September 17, 2019 regular meeting agenda.
Mrs. Stewart told commissioners the School Board is asking if the County will reimburse them
for the cost of hiring school safety officers. Commissioners and staff believed the School Board
would cover the temporary measures until the SRO's are in place. The Board of Commissioners
recently agreed to pay approximately $1.7 Million for additional School Resource Officer (SRO)
positions. Mrs. Stewart noted the County is also working with the towns to cover seven schools.
Mrs. Stewart will respond to the School Board that the County will not reimburse their expenses.
Last, Mrs. Stewart reported they would again accept applications for the Harnett County
Cooperative Extension Director position. She noted a masters degree is no longer required for
this position as the requirements have been lowered. Mrs. Stewart said Bill Stone has agreed to
serve as interim until the end of the year.
Commissioner Miller moved that the Board go into closed session for consultation with the
County's legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of
certain claims and litigation. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-
318.11(a)(3). Vice Chairman Penny seconded the motion which passed 4 — 0.
Commissioner Miller moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion that passed 4 - 0.
Commissioner McKoy moved to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chairman Penny seconded the
motion, which passed 4 - 0.
ordon Sp
t Regina ler, Clerk
September 11, 2018 Work Session Minutes
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Page 3 of 3