100119wsHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Work Session
October 1, 2019
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, October 1, 2019,
in Conference Room A, 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
Coley Price, Assistant County Manager
Brian Haney, Assistant County Manager
Allen Coats, Assistant Finance Officer
Lindsey Lucas, Deputy 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 the Board:
➢ Regional Greenway Initiative Discussion
➢ Summerville Bunnlevel Fire & Rescue Inc. request to purchase land
• Harnett Regional Jetport Update
➢ Discuss proposed lease agreement with Wake Enterprise
➢ County Manager's Report:
Resolution Supporting Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Allocation
Expansion
Various project updates
- October 7, 2019 Regular Meeting Agenda Review
Invitations and upcoming meetings
> Closed session
> Adjourn
Wake County Commissioner Sig Hutchinson and Mr. Charles Flink, who is said to be one of
America's leading greenway planners and designers, presented a regional greenway initiative.
Mr. Flink said they are trying to create more of a collaborative regional effort. Staff said that
Harnett County doesn't currently have a greenway plan but has budgeted for a greenway master
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plan next year. Director of Harnett County Development Services Mark Locklear noted that
staff recognized, from a broad view within the County's comprehensive land use plans, potential
areas and how they think it could work in Harnett County. Discussions continued.
Mr. Flink responded on ways to get developers to set land aside for greenways. Mr. Hutchinson
said that over time people really buy in to this, that it is an evolutionary type of conversation.
Staff said that the County currently charges rec fees to developer but have had recent
discussions about possibly allowing the developer to build trails or dedicate trails/greenway
right of ways in lieu of fees. Chairman Springle said we want to be a part of this regional
process to help us move forward.
Board of Director President Leo McDonald presented Summerville Bunnlevel Fire & Rescue's
request to purchase a 3.35 acre tract of land, for $8,000 an acre, at 4043 NC Hwy 210 North of
Lillington to build a proposed sub -station for their district. Currently there are approximately
100 residents in the area with a proposed 400 new homes. This area is currently outside of the
5 -mile service area and construction of the new substation would bring the entire district in this
area under the 5 -mile. It was the consensus of commissioners to approve this request during
their upcoming regular meeting.
Senior Staff Attorney Christopher Appel introduced Thomas Royer as a new staff attorney.
Mr. Appel discussed the proposed lease agreement with Wake Enterprise, Inc. for space at 200
Alexander Drive in Lillington to house a new day -program for intellectual and developmental
disabilities (IDD) individuals in Harnett County. He said CCCC is giving up two rooms for this
program. Vice Chairman Penny said the building's original intent was for this purpose. Mr.
Appel noted this building is also designated as a backup court facility. It was the consensus
of the Board to enter into a lease for an initial term of one year for $1 with the option to renew for
three additional three-year terms. The Board of Commissioners will determine whether Wake
Enterprises, Inc. will be required to pay the average cost of utilities, or a portion thereof, upon
renewal of the lease after the initial term. Mrs. Stewart said Wake Enterprise will enter into an
agreement with Sandhills Center to fund the program.
Barry Blevins, Director of General Services, provided an update and lead discussions on the
Harnett Regional Jetport including an overview on:
- Anticipated project costs $9,576,978
- Terminal project
Apron expansion project
- Lighting rehabilitation project
AVGAS Tank Maintenance project
Mrs. Stewart reviewed a request for approval of a resolution supporting Juvenile Crime
Prevention Council allocation expansion. She said they are not asking for additional money
from the County yet seeking support requesting additional funding from the State given "Raise
the Age" goes into effect December 2019. It was the consensus of the Board to consider
the resolution on the consent agenda during their upcoming regular meeting.
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Mrs. Stewart reviewed the proposed October 7, 2019 meeting agenda. She also reviewed
invitations and upcoming meetings highlighting the NC Secretary of Commerce's announcement
on October 2"d and groundbreaking for the new Resource Center and Library on October 29th.
Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes:
1. Consultation with the County's Legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client
privilege concerning the handling of certain claims and litigation including the
following case:
a. Worker's Compensation claim of Kelly Fields
IC File No. 092692; and
2. To discuss certain economic development matters.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3)&(4).
Vice Chairman Penny seconded the motion that passed 4 — 0.
Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner
Johnson seconded the motion, which passed 4 — 0.
Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:09 am. Vice Chairman Penny
seconded the motion that passed 4-0.
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-t Regina eeler, Clerk
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