080519mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 5, 2019
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, August 5, 2019,
in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney
Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Gordon Springle, Chairman
Howard Penny, Vice Chairman
Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Member absent: Joe Miller, 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. Commissioner McKoy led the Pledge
of Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Springle called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Chairman
Springle noted that the Board would discuss and consider the boards and committees on which
they serve during their upcoming August 13, 2019 work session. Vice Chairman Penny moved
to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that passed 4-0.
Vice Chairman Penny moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion that passed 4-0.
1. Minutes: July 15, 2019 Regular Meeting
2. Budget Amendments:
3 Health Department
Code 1105110 504010
1105110 526010
1105110 531050
1105110 532050
1105110 330210
Expense Allowance 500 decrease
Office Supplies 2,025 decrease
Training Registration 162 decrease
Postage 118 decrease
Federal Funding 2,805 decrease
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4 Health Department
Code 1105110 523010
1105110 537010
1105110 330210
Books & Publications
Advertising
Federal Funding
491 Governor's Highway
Code 1104310 502010
1104310 502050
1104310 507030
1104310 507010
1104310 507070
1104310 506040
1104310 503010
1104310 505060
1104310 503040
1104310 506010
1104310 505010
1104310 506020
1104310 507050
1109800 598200
1104310 330210
492 Governor's Highway
Code 2108309 502010
2108309 502050
2108309 507030
2108309 507010
2108309 507070
2108309 506040
2108309 503010
2108309 505060
2108309 503040
2108309 506010
2108309 505010
2108309 506020
2108309 507050
2108309 330210
2103900 390981
803 Emergency Services
Code 1104411 529090
1104411 330310
804 Emergency Services
Safety
Salaries & Wages Full Time
Longevity
Workers Compensation
Unemployment
OPEB
Life Insurance
LEO Separation Allowance
LEO Retirement
LEO Supplemental Retirement
Group Insurance
FICA
Dental
Employee Clinic
Interfund Transfer Special Revenue
Federal Grant
Safety
Salaries & Wages Full Time
Longevity
Workers Compensation
Unemployment
OPEB
Life Insurance
LEO Separation Allowance
LEO Retirement
LEO Supplemental Retirement
Group Insurance
FICA
Dental
Employee Clinic
Federal Grant
Transfer From —General Fund
Emergency Supplies
State
2,265 decrease
2,264 decrease
4,529 decrease
52,002 decrease
780 decrease
1,410 decrease
260 decrease
120 decrease
68 decrease
60 decrease
5,120 decrease
2,600 decrease
10,104 decrease
4,038 decrease
384 decrease
180 decrease
38,563 increase
38,563 decrease
52,002 increase
780 increase
1,410 increase
260 increase
120 increase
68 increase
60 increase
5,120 increase
2,600 increase
10,104 increase
4,038 increase
384 increase
180 increase
38,563 increase
38,563 increase
473,970 increase
473,970 increase
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Code 1104411 529090
1104411 529090
1103900 390990
Emergency Supplies
Emergency Supplies
Fund Balance Appropriated
17,899 increase
13,999 increase
31,898 increase
3. Harnett County General Services, HARTS, requested approval of the NC Department of
Transportation FY 2020 5339 grant agreement in the amount of $174,000 with a County
match of $17,400. The grant provides funding for Capital expenses associated with
providing public transportation for the citizens of Harnett County.
4. Harnett County General Services, Harnett Regional Jetport, requested approval of the NC
Department of Transportation Division of Aviation grant agreement to provide
professional services for the design/permitting of the apron expansion at the Harnett
Regional Jetport. Harnett County's local match is 10% of the total estimated project cost
of $293,140.
5. County Staff Attorney requested Public Disclosure of the Settlement Agreement with
Michael W. Stinecipher v. County of Harnett (Order Approving Compromise Settlement)
pursuant to Section 143-218.11(a)(3) of the North Carolina General Statutes.
6. Harnett County Health Department requested approval to accept grant funds from Mid -
Carolina Area Agency on Aging for $28,000 for the Family Caregiver Program.
7. Proclamation — Child Support Awareness Month — August 2019
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:
- Floyd Hein of 411 Rainey Drive in Spring Lake
- Ricky Temple of 111 Tasha Lane in Fuquay-Varina
Vice Chairman Penny moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion that passed 4 — 0.
Harnett County Board Of Adjustment
Richard Cruickshank was appointed as a regular member for District 4, filling the
position recently resigned by Gunner Henderson, for a term of three years expiring
August 31, 2022.
Jonathan Pope was appointed as a regular member for District 3 for a term of three years
expiring August 31, 2022.
Harnett County Council for Women and Youth
Nell Watson -Crosby, Jacqueline Jones, Nyia Johnson, Karen Clark, and Ellen Bryce were
appointed to serve on this council for term of three years expiring August 31, 2022.
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Janet A. Whetstone -Perez, PE, NC Department of Transportation, reported that the Sandhills
Regional Traffic Office proposes the following two intersections be converted to All -Way Stop:
1) the intersection of SR 1516 (Old Coats Road/Sheriff Johnson Road) at 1513 (Neill's
Creek Road), and
2) the intersection of SR 1516 (Sheriff Johnson Road) at SR 1542 (Johnson Farm
Road/Old Buies Creek Road).
Ms. Whetstone -Perez shared pictures, information and diagrams for these two intersections.
Discussions continued. Vice Chairman Penny moved to approve two Resolutions Endorsing
Safety Improvements in Harnett County by North Carolina Department of Transportation as
presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that passed 4 — 0. (Attachment 1 & 2)
Administration requested adoption of the proposed Rules and Regulations for the Dunn -Erwin
Rail Trail as recommended by the Rail Trail Authority. Assistant County Manager Brian Haney
mentioned current issues on the trail and briefly reviewed the proposed rules and regulations. He
noted, once adopted, the rules will be posted at entrances to the trail and enforced by trespassing
someone from the trail. Commissioner McKoy moved to approve the Dunn -Erwin Rail Trail
Rules and Recommendations as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, which
passed 4 — O.
Harnett County Human Resources Director Heather Pollard presented the following proposed
amendments to the Harnett County Personnel Ordinance to add clarifying information regarding
the appointment of the Harnett County Tax Administrator:
Article 1. Organization of the Personnel System (Page 2)
Section 2. Coverage
"This policy will cover all Harnett County employees, however:
A. Employees of the Register of Deed and Sheriffs Office are exempt from Article IX
and Article X
B. Employees of the Social Services Department are exempt from Article X
C. Employees governed by the NC Stat Personnel Act are exempt from Article II
D. The Tax Administrator position is exempt from Articles VIII, IX and X All
other articles are applicable to this position.
Section 5. Responsibilities of the Board of Commissioners (Page 7)
The BOC are responsible for making and confirming any appointments specified by law,
including the following:
A. The Clerk to the BCO in accordance with NCGS 153A-111
B. The Harnett County Attorney in accordance with NCGS 153A-114
C. The Harnett County Deputy Tax Collector in accordance with NCGS 105-349 (f)
D. The Harnett County Tax Administrator, as the Tax Collector and Tax Assessor,
in accordance with NCGS 105-349 and NCGS 105-294
E. The Harnett County Finance Officer in accordance with NCGS 159-24
The Board will consider approval of the propose amendment during the August 19, 2019 regular
meeting.
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Assistant County Manager Coley Price requested a public hearing on August 19, 2019 for the
following additional appropriations for economic development:
1) 2019-2020 County membership with the Research Triangle Regional Partnership, full
support of Economic Development Council
2) Harnett County's match of 5% ($25,000) for the Building Reuse Grant in the amount
of $500,000 from the Rural Economic Development Division of the Rural
Infrastructure Authority for the Krigen/Praxan/Project Ace Project.
3) Harnett County's match of 50% ($100,000) for the One North Carolina Local
Government Grant Agreement and Company Performance Agreement for $200,000
with County of Harnett/Krigen Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
Vice Chairman Penny moved to approve the Resolution calling for a public hearing in order to
obtain public comment concerning these appropriations for economic development.
Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion, which passed 4 — 0. (Attachment 3)
Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the Resolution To Amend The 2019 Schedule of
Meetings of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners. Vice Chairman Penny seconded the
motion that passed 4-0. Commissioners added three additional work sessions to their schedule.
(Attachment 4)
Mrs. Stewart presented the following reports:
- Harnett County DSS Monthly Report — June 2019
- Veteran Services Activities Report — July 2019
Mrs. Stewart thanked Scott Bost for his work with Solid Waste and recognized summer intern
Hailey Phillips. She also introduced the following staff:
1 Chris Appel as the new Senior Staff Attorney
1 Lindsey Lucas as the Legal Assistant and Deputy Clerk to the Board
1 Chad Beane as the Solid Waste Director
1 Bradley Kinlaw as the Emergency Services Deputy Director
Chairman Springle called for any new business. Vice Chairman Penny requested the status of
the new North Harnett Primary Road.
Chairman Springle recessed the meeting at 9:47 am.
Chairman Springle reconvened the meeting at 10:00 am. Harnett County Superintendent Aaron
Fleming, Deputy Superintendent Brooks Matthew and School Board Attorney Charlie Bullock
jointed the Board. The Board of Education were invited and encouraged to attend the
presentation and lunch with the commissioners. Kara Millonzi with the UNC School of
Government said she was asked to discuss the legal relationship between the Board of
Commissioners and Board of Education. Ms. Millonzi presented "Working Together: Counties,
Schools, and Local Funding for Public Education". Following the presentation the Board
recessed for lunch.
Chairman Springle reconvened the meeting at 12:15 pm.
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Vice Chairman Howard Penny moved that the Board go into 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; and
2) Consultation with the County's legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client
privilege concerning the handling of certain claims and litigation, including
a. PN Development, LLC vs Harnett County, et al, Harnett County File No. 19
CVS 968; and
b. EEOC claim by Roger A. Brown vs Harnett County, EEOC Charge No. 430-
2019-00706; and
c. Workers Compensation claim by Thomas Parker vs Harnett County, IC File
No. 15-046880.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a)(6)&(3).
Commission Johnson seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
Vice Chairman Penny moved to come out of closed session. Commissioner McKoy seconded
the motion that passed 4 — 0.
Commissioner McKoy moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:50 pm. Vice Chairman Penny
se . epi the motion w..ch passed 4 — 0.
Go on Springle, C
eeler, Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 1
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ENDORSING SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS IN HARNETT COUNTY
BY NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OR TRANSPORTATION
www.harnett.org
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has requested a Resolution from
the Harnett County Board of Commissioner's endorsing safety improvements at the intersection
of SR 1516 (Old Coats Road/Sheriff Johnson Road) at SR 1513 (Neill's Creek Road); and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to make improvements
to this intersection. Said improvements will convert the intersection to an All -Way Stop to enhance
the safety of this intersection; and
WHEREAS, the construction to this improvement will be at no cost to Harnett County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
endorses the North Carolina Department of Transportation converting the intersection of SR 1516
(Old Coats Road/Sheriff Johnson Road) at SR 1513 (Neill's Creek Road) to an All -Way Stop to
enhance its safety.
Duly adopted this the 5th day of August, 2019.
ATTEST:
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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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ATTACHMENT 2
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ENDORSING SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS IN HARNETT COUNTY
BY NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OR TRANSPORTATION
www.harnett.org
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has requested a Resolution from
the Harnett County Board of Commissioner's endorsing safety improvements at the intersection
of SR 1516 (Sheriff Johnson Rd) at SR 1542 (Johnson Farm Rd/Old Buies Creek Rd); and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation proposes to make improvements
to this intersection. Said improvements will convert the intersection to an All -Way Stop to enhance
the safety of this intersection; and
WHEREAS, the construction to this improvement will be at no cost to Harnett County.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
endorses the North Carolina Department of Transportation converting the intersection of SR 1516
(Sheriff Johnson Rd) at SR 1542 (Johnson Farm Rd/Old Buies Creek Rd) to an All -Way Stop to
enhance its safety.
Duly adopted this the 5th day of August, 2019.
ATTEST:
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
t Regina . eeler, Clerk
strong roots = new growth
ATTACHMENT 3
NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION
HARNETT COUNTY
THAT WHEREAS, Krigen Pharmaceuticals LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability
Company (Krigen), and its affiliate building facility owner/lessor, Praxan, LLC, a North Carolina
Limited Liability Company (Praxan), have announced their intent to upfit, renovate, and reuse a
current industrial building for the establishment and operation of a pharmaceutical
manufacturing facility to be located at 800 Edwards Brothers Drive in the Town of Lillington,
Harnett County, NC; and
WHEREAS, Krigen and Praxan have requested that Harnett County provide certain
economic development incentives to them in the form of providing certain grant matches to
economic development grants provided by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, namely
(a) the One North Carolina Fund Grant and (b) the Building Reuse Grant. These grants will
assist said companies in establishing a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Harnett County
which will provide a greater tax base, create jobs, and increase economic activity for the benefit
of the County's citizens; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Development Act, N.C. General
Statutes §158-7.1, prior to awarding economic development incentives, the Harnett County
Board of Commissioners shall hold a public hearing in order to obtain public comment
concerning the proposed appropriation of any economic incentives to an applicant industry; it is
the desire of the Board of Commissioners through this Resolution to direct the scheduling of said
public hearing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners that the Harnett County Staff is hereby directed to schedule a public hearing to
be conducted at the regular meeting of the Board on Monday, August 19, 2019, at 6:00 PM
concerning a proposal to extend economic incentives to Krigen and Praxan for their proposed
renovation, establishment, and operation of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Harnett
County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that proper notice of this public hearing be forwarded to
all proper parties and published pursuant to N.C. General Statutes § 158-7.1.
This the 5th day of August, 2019.
COUNTY OF HARNETT
By:
rdon Spri
Harnett County Board : Commissioners
ATTACHMENT 4
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2019 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
THAT WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners adopted on September 19, 1994
certain Rules of Procedure by which the Board would conduct its meetings; and
WHEREAS, Rule 6 of the Rules of Procedure concerning "Regular and Special Meetings" states
that the Board shall hold regular meetings the first Monday of each month at 9 a.m. and the third Monday
of each month at 6 p.m. It also states if a regular meeting day is a holiday on which county offices are
closed, the meeting shall be held on the next business and the Board may schedule regular work sessions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County
that the Board shall hold the following additional work sessions in 2019:
Monday January 7 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday January 15 9:00 am Work Session
Tuesday January 22 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday January 28 9:00 am Retreat
Monday February 4 9:00 am Board Meeting
Monday February 4 11:45 am Legislative Luncheon
Tuesday February 12 9:00 am Work Session
Monday February 18 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday March 4 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday March 12 9:00 am Work Session
Monday March 18 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday April 1 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday April 9 9:00 am Work Session
Monday April 15 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday May 6 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday May 14 9:00 am Work Session
Monday May 20 4:00 pm Appreciation Reception
Monday May 20 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday June 3 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday June 11 9:00 am Work Session
Monday June 17 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Tuesday July 9 9:00 am Work Session
Monday July 15 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday August 5 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday August 13 9:00 am Work Session
Monday August 19 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Tuesday August 27 ADDED 9:00 am Work Session
Tuesday September 3 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday September 10 9:00 am Work Session
Monday September 16 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Tuesday October 1 ADDED 9:00 am Work Session
Monday October 7 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday October 15 9:00 am Work Session
Monday October 21 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Tuesday October 29 ADDED 9:00 am Work Session
Monday November 4 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday November 12 9:00 am Work Session
Monday November 18 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday December 2 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday December 10 9:00 am Work Session
Monday December 16 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Adopted by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners in regular session, this 5th day of
August, 2019.
Attest:
HARNETTXXJtJNTY BOARD Op COMMISSIONERS
By: (
Gordon Springl h an