010620mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 6, 2020
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, January 6,
2020, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney
Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Staff present:
Howard Penny, Jr., Chairman
Joe Miller, Vice Chairman
Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Gordon Springle, Commissioner
Paula Stewart, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Penny called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Vice Chairman Miller led the Pledge of
Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Penny called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner
Springle moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner Johnson seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner Springle
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
1. Minutes: December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting
2. Budget Amendments:
2 Department of Aging
Code 1105160 528010 Athletic & Program
1105160 380840 Contributions
135 North Harnett WW Upgrade
Code 6107111 598600 NHWWTP Biosolids
6103900 390990 Fund Balance
400 increase
400 increase
5,397,151 increase
5,397,151 increase
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496 Parks & Recreation
Code 1106110 544000
1106110 330410
979 WIOA Program
Code 2404970 504010
2404970 526010
2404970 531020
2404970 531030
2404970 531050
2404970 549085
2404970 502010
2404970 502050
2404970 505010
2404970 507010
Contracted Services
Local
Expense Allowance
Office Supplies
Training -Meals
Training -Lodging
Training -Registration
Indirect Cost
Salaries & Wages -Regular
Salaries & Wages -Longevity
FICA WH
Unemployment Insurance
9,600 increase
9,600 increase
578 decrease
180 decrease
475 decrease
419 decrease
431 decrease
1,000 decrease
2,920 increase
35 increase
98 increase
30 increase
3. Proclamation in Support of National Radon Action Month in Harnett County
4. Harnett County Finance Officer requested approval of a Master Resolution and
Authorization for Depository Accounts and Treasury Management Services agreement.
This agreement will identify Chairman Howard Penny and Finance Officer Kimberly
Honeycutt as authorized signers for the County's central depository account with PNC.
5. Harnett County Sheriff's Office requested approval to accept a Governor's Highway
Safety Grant with funding for 50% of the cost for one Deputy's position $40,542 and
$300 in training. This corrects what was previously approved in November 2019. This is
the third and last year of the grant after which the County will be responsible for 100% of
the cost of the deputy's position. The county will provide $40,451 in funds that are
already included in this fiscal year budget.
6. Harnett County Sheriffs Office requested approval of an amendment to the agreement
with Summit Foods Services for the provision of meals in the detention center. The
contract is for an annual amount of $490,000.
7. Harnett County Emergency Services requested approval to accept a $4,200 donation from
the Colonial Pipeline Company. These funds will be used to purchase three (3)
Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) for use by the EM/FM divisions of Emergency
Services.
8. Harnett County Tax Department requested approval of an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement for the Collection of Taxes between County of Harnett and the Town of
Broadway.
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Chairman Penny 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:
- Eric Benson, 435 Fleming Road in Coats, on behalf of his nonprofit North Carolina
Economic Assistance
Cris Nystrom of 391 Senter Lane in Bunnlevel
Penny Christman of the Carolina Seasons subdivision in Cameron
William Ingraham of 604 Eisler Drive in Lillington
There were no appointments.
Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats requested approval of the following reclassifications in the
Harnett County Sheriffs Office effective January 16, 2020:
- Detention Officer from Grade 101 (Minimum Salary: $30,426) to Grade 104
(Minimum Salary: $35,222)
Detention Assistant Shift Supervisor from Grade 104 (Minimum Salary: $35,222) to
Grade 106 (Minimum Salary: $38,832)
Detention Shift Supervisor from Grade 105 (Minimum Salary: $36,983) to Grade 107
(Minimum Salary: $40,774)
Mrs. Stewart reminded the Board that they had previously discussed these reclassifications in
closed session. Employees in these positions will be placed at the same point in the new grade
and this reclassification will result in the elimination of the current Tier Promotion Plan for
Detention Officers. Staff said this request was made due to issues the department has recruiting
employees to staff the detention center and to address potential safety and liability issues that
could be caused by a shortage in these positions. Sheriff Coats said they are currently using off-
duty deputes to offset this shortage which results in overtime compensation. Discussions
continued. Commissioner McKoy moved to approve the reclassifications as presented.
Commissioner Springle seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Brian Haney reviewed Harnett County's 2019/2020 Legislative Priorities, providing updates and
seeking direction from the Board. Commissioners will discuss their legislative priorities during
their upcoming work session.
Staff Attorney Thomas Royer reviewed a proposed policy for funding nonprofits as guidance for
the Harnett County Nonprofit Committee. Commissioners will review and discuss the Nonprofit
Committee's bylaws, funding criteria and priorities during their upcoming work session.
Ms. Stewart presented the following reports:
- DAYMARK Recovery Services 2019 Annual Report
NC Department of State Treasurer Retirement Systems Division Contribution -Based
Benefit Cap Report — November & December 2019
Interdepartmental budget amendments
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Mrs. Stewart said the 2020 planning retreat will be postponed until the County's audit is
complete. She briefly reviewed the proposed retreat agenda. Mrs. Stewart also asked that the
group tentatively schedule a Benhaven Community Meeting on February 10, 2020.
There was no new business.
Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go into closed session to consider a personnel
matter. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(6).
Commissioner Springle seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Voce Chairman Miller moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner
McKoy seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Commissioner McKoy moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:26 am. Commissioner Springle
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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