040119mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
April 1, 2019
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 1, 2019,
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 9:00 am. Commissioner Miller led the Pledge
of Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Springle called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner
Miller moved to approve the agenda as published. Vice Chairman Penny seconded the motion
that passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Penny moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
1. Budget Amendments:
602 Animal Shelter
Code 1104512 502010
1104512 502020
1104512 503030
1104512 505050
1104512 506010
1104512 506020
1104512 507010
1104512 507050
1104512 507070
1104512 519000
1104512 519030
1104512 521010
Salaries & Wages
Salaries & Wages — Part time
401(k) — General
State Retirement — General
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Unemployment Insurance
Employee Clinic
OPEB
Professional Services
Medical
Janitorial Supplies
8,517 increase
12,791 decrease
221 increase
1,743 increase
3,557 increase
79 increase
11 increase
90 increase
60 increase
3,900 decrease
318 increase
5,000 increase
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602 Animal Shelter continued
Code 1104512 521030 Uniforms 618 increase
1104512 523070 Animal Supplies 23,236 increase
1104512 526010 Office Supplies 38,201 decrease
1104512 532030 Cellular Services 2,348 increase
1104512 532050 Postage 122 increase
1104512 533010 Electricity 2,000 increase
1104512 533030 Natural LP Gas 3,670 increase
1104512 533050 Water 500 increase
1104512 533060 Sewer 662 increase
1104512 533070 Sanitation 2,640 increase
1104512 535010 R&M Buildings 18 decrease
1104512 584000 Non -Cop Assets -Info Techno 482 decrease
2. Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention Month — April 2019
3. Sheriff's Office requested approval to trade in 13 weapons to offset the cost of purchasing
new weapons from Craig's Firearms Supply, Inc.
Chairman Springle opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3
minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. No one spoke.
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the appointment listed below. Vice Chairman Penny
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
District H Tourism Authority
John Privette was appointed to serve on this board for a term of three years expiring
March 31, 2022.
Harnett County Regional Jetport Committee
Danny Honeycutt was appointed to serve on this committee as the District 3
representative for a term of three years expiring December 31, 2022.
Townsend Quinn was appointed to serve on this committee representing Campbell
University for a term of three years expiring December 31, 2022.
Harnett County Public Library Board
Patsy Taylor was appointed to serve on this Board as the Boone Trail representative for a
term of three years expiring March 31, 2022.
Anthony DiMarzio was appointed to serve on this Board as the Anderson Creek
representative for a term of three years expiring March 31, 2022.
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Chairman Bob Woolston presented the Nonprofit Committee's recommendation for the
2019/2020 fiscal year funding. The Committee received 29 applications and recommended
funding 16, totaling $56,000. Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the committee's
recommendation as presented. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
Chairman Springle opened the floor for the Pre -Budget Public Comment Period. No one spoke.
Human Resources Director Heather Pollard requested approval of award of bid to Independent
Benefit Advisors (IBA) as the benefit broker specialist for Harnett County from July 2019
through June 2022. Mrs. Pollard reviewed the two bids received. Plan cost for IBA was the
lowest at $8 per employee per month costing approximately $6,800 for 850 employees. She
noted a projected health cost increase of 8% to 11% in 2019. Mrs. Pollard responded to
questions from commissioners including how the County solicited and advertised for bids given
only two companies submitted. Commissioner Miller moved to approve the award of bid to
IBA as presented. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Brian Haney, Assistant County Manager, provided an update on Senate Bill 242, "An Act
Relating to Subdivision Recreational Facilities in Harnett County". Currently the County has
statutory authority to use the $500 "Recreation and Park Development fee" to purchase land for
recreation to serve the districts from which the fees were collected. Senate Bill 242 will allow
the County to acquire recreational land or areas and develop and construct recreational facilities
however the new language in the bill limits fees to $500 per lot, which is the current fee. Mr.
Haney noted that the bill, including the new language to limit the fees, had already passed
through the Senate. Commissioners commented "this way we are getting what we want but at a
cost". Commissioner Miller requested a breakdown of how much is in each district.
Mrs. Stewart presented the following reports:
- Department of Public Health Activities Summary — February 2019
- Interdepartmental budget amendments
Mrs. Stewart sought direction regarding a draft Letter of Intent to the Volunteer Organizers of
Project Uplift USA regarding the "FREEDOM BALLOON FEST". Following discussion,
Commissioner Miller moved approve the Letter of Intent. Commissioner Elmore seconded the
motion that passed unanimously. Discussions continued.
Mrs. Stewart noted that Harnett Animal Welfare Coalition (HAWC) would be hosting an event
on the grounds of the courthouse soon. She also mentioned the upcoming April 9, 2019 work
session would be lengthy.
Chairman Springle called for any new business. Vice Chairman Penny said he no longer wants
to serve on the Mid -Carolina Aging Advisory Committee. Commissioners will discuss this
vacancy, which must be filled by an elected official from Harnett County, during their upcoming
work session.
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As noted on the agenda, the public hearing regarding the proposed Northwest Harnett Area Land
Use Plan will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, April 15, 2019.
Commissioner McKoy 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 contract for the acquisition of
real property. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(5).
Vice Chairman Penny second the motion that passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Penny moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner Miller
second the motion, which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chairman Penny second the motion
that passed unanimously.
Following the meeting, several commissioners attended the Child Abuse Prevention Month
Opening Ceremony at 10 am at the Harnett County Department of Social Services.
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