030419mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
March 4, 2019
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 4, 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.
Mrs. Stewart introduced Mr. Tim Mathews, the new Harnett County Cooperative Extension
Director. Mr. Mathews addressed the group.
Vice Chairman Penny moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
A. Minutes: February 18, 2019 Regular Meeting
B. Budget Amendments:
507 Legal Department
Code 1104150 502020
1104150 539030
Salaries & Wages — Part time
Legal Temporary Help Services
10,000 increase
10,000 decrease
657 Division on Aging
Code 1105160 526010 Office Supplies 2,800 increase
1105160 532010 Postage 195 increase
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657 Division on Aging continued
Code 1105160 522010 Food & Provisions
1105160 531030 Travel
1105160 330210 Medicare SHIIP
200 increase
100 increase
3,295 increase
801 Emergency Services
Code 1104411 529090 Emergency Supplies 481,000 increase
1104411 330310 State 481,000 increase
1259 Sheriff's Office
Code 1104310 586000
1104310 330210
1260 Sheriffs Office
Code 1104310 586000
1104310 330210
Non Cap Asset Public Safety
Edward Byrne 2017
Non Cap Asset Public Safety
Edward Byrne 2018
20,347 increase
20,347 increase
20,194 increase
20,194 increase
3. Order the Tax Administrator to advertise, pursuant to NCGS 105-369(a), unpaid taxes for
the fiscal year 2018-2019 that constitute a lien on real property. The unpaid county taxes
on real property was $2,533,468.47 as of January 31, 2019.
4. Harnett Regional Water requested approval of an engineering agreement with Dewberry
Engineers, Inc. from Raleigh, NC, in the amount of $497,105, to design and provide
construction administration and observation for the School Waste Water Extension
Project.
5. Administration requested approval of the Project Ordinance for CCCC Harnett ADA and
Parking. (Attachment 1)
6. Administration requested approval of a Special Warranty Deed to convey 1.8 -acre real
property tract, Parcel ID No. 0995469000, to Mr. Everette E. Smith for $6,000.
7. Harnett County Sheriff's Office requested approval of the 2019 Harnett County
Detention Center Health Plan.
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.
There were no appointments.
Charlotte Leach, Harnett County Workforce Development Specialist, requested approval of two
new part-time Workforce Development Eligibility Specialist positions, Pay Grade 14. Mrs.
Leach said the positions would be funded with WIOA grant funds. Commissioner Elmore
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moved to approve the request as presented. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that
passed unanimously.
Brian Hoyle, a volunteer with Project Uplift USA, Inc. presented information about their
program and in support of their request to hold the Freedom Balloon Fest event, featuring the
Field of Flags mission, in Harnett County May 2019 and forward. Mr. Hoyle said they only
request in-kind services contributed for police, fire, first response, etc. He responded to
questions from commissioners and discussions continued.
Mrs. Stewart shared staff concerns including staffing, safety and cost issues, however she noted
staff agreed they could make it work if the Board wanted to. She also shared projected in-kind
costs provided by the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services. Mrs. Stewart noted time is of
the essence as the event is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend. Discussions continued.
Commissioners agreed this would be a great event for Harnett County but share their concerns
also. Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board discuss the request during the upcoming
work session. Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Mrs. Stewart presented the following reports:
- Harnett County DSS Monthly Report - January 2019
Mrs. Stewart recognized the DSS Leadership Management Training Team present. Danielle
Little addressed the Board on behalf of the group and Susan Dupree briefly talked about this
mentor program. Commissioners responded to questions from the group.
There was no new business.
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; and
3) Consultation with the County's legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client
privilege concerning the handling of certain potential claims and litigation including the
following cases:
a. Workers Compensation claim of "Lynn Jackson vs Harnett County" IC File No.
167542;
b. Workers Compensation claim if "Kelly Fields vs Harnett County" IC File No.
092692;
c. Anderson Creek Partners, L.P. et. al. vs Harnett County, Harnett File No. 19 CVS
363.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(6), (5) & (8). Vice
Chairman Penny second the motion that passed unanimously.
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Commissioner Elmore moved that the Board come out of closed session. Vice Chairman Penny
second the motion, which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chairman Penny second the motion
that passed unanimously.
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ATTACHMENT 1
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
Project Ordinance for CCCC Harnett ADA and Parking
www.harnett.org
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett, North Carolina that
pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the following capital
project ordinance is hereby adopted:
Section 1. The project authorized consists of resurfacing entrance ways and parking lots on the
CCCC Harnett Main Campus. During the past several years, CCCC has also received numerous
complaints from handicap individuals who utilize the campus that walkways and building entrances are
not handicap accessible. CCCC plans to rework sidewalks and entrances to create an accessible path for
their handicap students. The total cost of the project is $260,000 and CCCC plans to use $100,000 of the
Connect NC Bond Funds in addition to the county's appropriation.
Section 2. The County Manager is hereby directed to proceed with the capital project with the
authority to sign all contracts and change orders within the terms of the budget contained herein.
Section 3. The following amounts are appropriated for the project:
General Contract $160,000
Section 4. The following revenue is anticipated to be available to complete this project:
Article 44 Sales Tax $160,000
Section 5. The County Manager is directed to include a detailed analysis of past and future costs
and revenues on this capital project annually.
Section 6. Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the
Governing Board, and to the County Manager and Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this
project.
Adopted, this 4th day of March 2019.
Attest:
M ; g e Regina
Clerk • e Board
strong roots • new growth
Gordon Spri : - ' hai
Harnett County Board of Commissioners