090319mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 3, 2019
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 3,
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
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. Mrs. Stewart
requested to add for consideration 1) Harnett County Capital Projects Manager's request for
approval of the guaranteed maximum price for the construction of the Harnett County
Government Resource Center and Library, and 2) Harnett County Fire Marshal's request for
approval of the Campbell University football games blanket fireworks permit application.
Vice Chairman Penny moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Johnson
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Commissioner McKoy moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner Miller
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
1. Minutes: August 19, 2019 Regular Meeting
2. Budget Amendments:
2 Aging
Code 1105160 531010
1105160 531020
1105160 531030
1105160 531050
1105160 544095
1105160 330210
1105160 390510
Training Mileage 558 increase
Training Meals 502 increase
Training Lodging 540 increase
Training Registration 200 increase
Incentives -Recognition 518 increase
Federal Funds -National Sr Svcs Corp 7,500 increase
Fund Balance Appropriated 5,182 decrease
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108 Emergency Services
Code 1104450 523040
1104450 380840
Medical Supplies
Contributions & Donations
198 Board of Public Safety — Governor's Crime Commission
Code 2108311 524020 M & R Supplies — Equipment
2108311 330210 Federal Grant
392 Board of Education
Code 5905910 555000
5903900 390990
Capital Outlay Equipment
Fund Balance Appropriated
50 increase
50 increase
12,000 increase
12,000 increase
55,023 increase
55,023 increase
390 Cooperative Extension
Code 4054230 519090 Geotechnical Services 95,000 increase
4054230 553000 Construction (Bolton) 2,560 decrease
4054230 599000 Contingency 14,697 decrease
4053900 390982 Special Revenue 1,010 decrease
4053900 390982 Special Revenue 77,743 increase
4054210 390981 Transfer From General Fund 1,010 increase
442 JCPC SKIP Program
Code 2104300 547090 Allocation 36,000 increase
2104300 330310 State Grant 36,000 increase
529 Board of Veterans Treatment Court
Code 2504185 504010 Admin Travel
2504185 519090 Professional Services, Other
2504185 523040 Drug Testing
2504185 526010 Office Supplies
2504185 544000 Contracted Services
2504185 531050 Training & Meetings
2504185 539090 Other Services
2504185 330210 Federal Grant
627 Economic Development
Code 1109910 599000 Contingency
1104930 548000 Dues & Subscriptions
2,584 increase
50,634 increase
4,586 increase
2,715 increase
51,211 increase
10,647 increase
15,018 increase
137,395 increase
37,719 decrease
37,719 increase
1516 Cooperation Extension
Code 1104995 528010 Agriculture 500 increase
1103900 390990 Appropriated Funds (Agriculture) 500 increase
1668 Cooperation Extension
Code 1104995 583000 Non Capital Asset -Large Equipment
1104995 330310 State Grant
16,250 increase
16,250 increase
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1669 Cooperative Extension
Code 1104995 544000 PAT Contracted Services
1104995 531030 PAT Travel
1104995 330410 Parents As Teachers Family Program,
Ag Foundation
23,349 increase
3,000 increase
26,349 increase
3. Harnett County Human Resources requested approval of the 2020 Holiday schedule.
4. Duke Energy requested ROW from the County to bring primary power to new customer
at 162 Vann Lane.
5. The Harnett County Sheriff's Office requested approval to accept a Governor's Crime
Commission grant of $12,000 to upgrade the panic buttons in the Harnett County
Courthouse. There is not matching funds required.
6. Administration requested approval of the Harnett County FY 2020-2021 Budget
Calendar. The Budget Calendar sets deadlines for certain aspects of the budget
development process for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, including the Capital Improvements
Program (CIP).
7. Administration requested approval of the Harnett County Capital Improvements Program
Project Evaluation Form. This form establishes the criteria County staff will use in
prioritizing requested capital projects beginning with the FY 2021-2026 Capital
Improvements Program.
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 Heins of 411 Rainey Drive in Spring Lake
- Jason Butler of 3608 Bunting Drive in Raleigh
Vice Chairman Penny moved to appoint Bill Tyson as the new Tax Administrator for Harnett
County. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Chairman
Springle administered Mr. Tyson's Oath of Office as Tax Administrator.
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Robin Dawn America was appointed to on this committee for a term of one (1) year
expiring September 30, 2020.
Nonprofit Funding Committee
Rebecca Putnam was appointed to serve on this committee as a District 4 representative
for a term of three (3) years expiring September 30, 2022.
Harnett County Capital Projects Manager Steve Ward requested approval of the guaranteed
maximum price (GMP) of $21,899,044 for the construction of the Harnett County Government
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Resource Center, Library, and DSS Project. Staff noted this approval would be contingent
upon approval of the financing by the North Carolina Local Government Commission scheduled
for consideration at their meeting on September 10, 2019. Bonds are planned to be sold on
September 11, 2019 with a Notice to Proceed to Balfour -Beatty on the September 16, 2019. The
construction timeline is 18 to 24 months depending upon conditions. Mr. Ward said a budget
amendment for the cost increase would be forthcoming.
Mr. Ward, as Director of Harnett Regional Water, also provided an update on hurricane
preparations. He said he could not remember a time when Harnett County Public Utilities failed
to provide water to citizens during a storm.
Emergency Services Director Larry Smith provided a brief update on Hurricane Dorian. Mr.
Smith requested approval of Campbell University's football games blanket fireworks permit
application. Mr. Smith noted the Fire Marshal's Office will conduct an inspection the day of
each of the fireworks discharge operations to provide final compliance inspection.
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the fireworks permit application as presented.
Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Harnett County Communication Relations Coordinator Ashley Deans presented the Proclamation
Announcing Keep Harnett Beautiful Initiative and Encouraging Harnett County Residents to
Participate in Fall Litter Sweep. Ms. Deans also invited commissioners to attend the County's
upcoming Litter Sweep on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Commissioner Johnson
moved to approve the proclamation. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
Mrs. Stewart reviewed upcoming meetings and invitations. Commissioners will discuss
upcoming "Town Hall Meetings" and a response to the Shawtown community letter during their
upcoming work session.
Chairman Springle called for any new business. Commissioner Miller shared concerns that the
old Benhaven School is being left wide open; doors and gates unlocked. Mr. Snow responded
that the Board is waiting for a signed deed from the Board of Education. Discussions continued.
Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purpose:
1) To discuss certain economic development matters.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a)(4).
Vice Chairman Penny seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Commissioner McKoy moved that the board come out of closed session. Commissioner Miller
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Miller moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:52 am. Commissioner Johnson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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