021219wsHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Work Session
February 12, 2019
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, February 12,
2019, in Conference Room A, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway,
Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Howard Penny, Vice Chairman
Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
Member absent: Gordon Springle, Chairman
Staff present:
Paula Stewart, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Coley Price, Assistant County Manager
Allen Coats, Deputy Finance Officer
Vice Chairman Penny called the meeting to order at 9:00 am and led the Pledge of Allegiance
and invocation.
The following agenda was before the Board:
➢ Presentation by Preservation NC regarding the Old Boone Trail School
➢ Review proposed By -Laws for the Dangerous Dog Committee
➢ Discuss request for CALEA funding
➢ County Manager's Report:
- February 18, 2019 Regular Meeting Agenda Review
- Thank you plaque from Harnett County Special Olympics
Invitations and upcoming meetings
D Closed session
D Adjourn
Cathleen Turner, Regional Director with Preservation North Carolina, talked to the Board about
the Endangered Properties Program as an option for the Old Boone Trail School property. Mrs.
Turner noted that N.C.G.S. § 153A-176 allows for disposal by private negotiation and sale of
property, which is significant for its architectural, cultural and historical associations; to a
nonprofit corporation or trust whose purposes includes preservation of the property. Mrs. Turner
distributed a sample Option to Purchase Real Property and reviewed the process which could
take two to three years to complete. The County currently plans to demolish the old school
facility in 2020. Discussions continued. Mr. Bob Garrett from the Mamers Community
addressed the Board.
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Barry Blevins, Director of Harnett County General Services, review proposed by-laws for the
Dangerous Dog Committee. Commissioners will consider approval of the proposed by-laws
during their upcoming regular meeting.
Sheriff Wayne Coats clarified funding requests for the following items:
1. Consulting Services Agreement with Michael D. Robertson to consult on the update of
policy and procedures and to begin the process of receiving accreditation from the
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The
contract cost of $64,800 per year will not require additional funding to the Sheriff's
Office during this project. Sheriff Coats noted they can pay for the consultant fee
through the asset forfeitures funds.
2. A new Administrative Assistant position, Pay Grade 17 $34,234 plus benefits, to assist in
the management of the update of policy and procedure and to begin the process of
receiving CALEA accreditation. The Sheriffs Office will cover the cost of this position
for the remainder of the fiscal year with current budget.
3. A new Captain position, Pay Grade 115, $60,241 plus benefits, to manage the CALEA
Program once accredited. The Sheriffs Office will cover the cost of this position for the
remainder of the fiscal year with current budget. Sheriff Coats said he would like this
Captain position immediately.
4. Additional funding in the amount of $68,095 for office equipment, vehicle, equipment
and uniforms for two new positions.
Commissioners will consider approval of the agreement, the two new positions, and the
additional funding for equipment requested during their upcoming regular meeting.
Mrs. Stewart reviewed the proposed February 18, 2019 regular meeting agenda, invitations and
upcoming meetings. Mrs. Stewart also presented the Board with a plaque from the Harnett
County Special Olympics in appreciation for their continued support.
Staff responded that they are still in negotiations regarding the old Benhaven School facility,
however they noted the Harnett County PAL is currently using the old Benhaven School gym.
Mrs. Stewart said that the Boone Trail community, who contacted Preservation North Carolina,
is supposed to come back to the County with a plan. She also noted that the School Board is
currently working on their list of priorities.
Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purpose:
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: "Johnson vs Southern Harnett Partners, Inc., et al"
US District Court, Eastern District of N.C. Western Division,
Case No. 5:19 -CV 00023 -BO
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3).
Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion that passed 4 — 0.
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Commissioner Miller moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner Elmore
seconded the motion, which passed 4 — 0.
Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:52 am. Commissioner Miller
seconded the motion that passed 4 — 0.
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