031219wsHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Work Session
March 12, 2019
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, March 12, 2019,
in Conference Room A, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington,
North Carolina.
Members present:
Staff present:
Gordon Springle, Chairman
Howard Penny, Vice Chairman
Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
Paula Stewart, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Coley Price, Assistant County Manager
Brian Haney, Assistant County Manager
Allen Coats, Assistant Finance Officer
Shannon Eason, Administrative Assistant
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:
D Discuss Project Uplift USA's request to host event in Harnett County over
Memorial Day weekend
• Development Services Updates regarding:
• Upcoming Public Hearing: Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN1901-
0001 Landowners/Applicants: TCP Concrete Construction, Inc./Mohler
Investments, LLC; 22.95 +/- acres; Pin # 0568-12-7365.000; From Industrial
to RA -20R Zoning District; US Hwy 401 South; Lillington Township.
• Requested adoption of the proposed new Northwest Area Land Use Plan.
The purpose of this small area plan is to provide a framework to guide
appropriate development within a high growth area while maintaining the
rural character, environmental quality, and enhancing livability of the area.
D Discuss Harnett Regional Jetport Committee's bylaws and membership
D Discuss Harnett County's upcoming Reappraisal
D Discuss Historic Preservation Foundation of NC, Inc. and Old Boone Trail School
D County Manager's Report:
• March 18, 2019 Regular Meeting Agenda Review
• Invitations and upcoming meetings
D Closed session
D. Adjourn
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Ms. Stewart stated that representatives of Project Uplift now say they would like to do a smaller
event this year, and depending on what the Board says, a bigger event the following year.
Director of Harnett County Emergency Services Larry Smith shared his concerns about the
event. He said Angier Fire and Rescue do not feel like they have the manpower to handle this
event. He also said mutual aid would be needed, engines would have to be kept on-site, and he
would need to bring in off-duty staff and pay out overtime for the event. Mr. Smith also shared
concerns about the location on Hwy 210 having parking issues as well as many people walking
along the highway to and from the event. Sheriff Wayne Coats said he doesn't have the
manpower for this event and paying overtime would also be an issue. He believes it would be a
big help if the military was involved in this event. Discussions continued. Mrs. Stewart noted
that the Harnett Central Middle School venue was approved on by the Harnett County Board of
Education. It was the consensus of the Board not to host the event this year but they said they
would entertain the possibly of hosting the event the following year given more time and a better
location. Staff will follow-up with Project Uplift representatives.
Mark Locklear, Director of Harnett County Development Services, briefly reviewed the
proposed zoning change: Case # PLAN1901-0001 Landowners/Applicants: TCP Concrete
Construction, Inc./Mohler Investments, LLC; 22.95 +/- acres; Pin # 0568-12-7365.000; From
Industrial to RA -20R Zoning District; US Hwy 401 South; Lillington Township. Mr. Locklear
asked the Board to consider denying this rezoning request to be zoned RA -20 to allow 40-45 new
homes on the property. He said the request is in an industrial zone that is located very close to
the Champion Home Manufacturing. He noted that the Harnett County Planning board voted
against the rezoning 3-2. Commissioner Penny said he is against the proposal as the County
needs to preserve what little industrial sites we have for future growth. Mr. Snow suggested that
the Board stick to the recommendations of the Planning Board on the characteristics and factors.
Mr. Locklear responded to a question about residential sprinkler requirements in new
construction. He explained that new homes called "clustering" must have residential fire alarms
because of the fire hazard with these "townhome" type construction being on less than 9,000
square feet lots. Mr. Locklear said fire departments are not close enough to contain this type of
fire with structures so close to each other if a home catches on fire.
Last, Mr. Locklear noted that over 100 people attended the recent meeting regarding Drake
Landing's proposed changes in hours of operation.
Mr. Price distributed the bylaws of the Harnett Regional Jetports Committee and membership list
for discussion. The Board proposed amending the by-laws (Article 3 membership) to remove a
commissioner from the committee and replace it with one Economic Development Council
member as a voting member.
The group reviewed the proposed Resolution of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners to
Postpose Harnett County's Reappraisal Schedule from January 1, 2021 to January 1, 2022.
Harnett County Tax Administrator Keith Faulkner shared concerns about the size and magnitude
of the project in such a short time. The reappraisal project is estimated to cost $2 million with
the last payment being made in 2022 if postponed. Staff clarified that this reappraisal would be
for the full list and full measurement.
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Mrs. Stewart said that the Finance Officer would like to do a separate resolution to set up the
special reserve fund, if needed, instead of including the special reserve fund procedures within
the proposed resolution. It was the consensus of the commissioners to consider approving the
proposed revised resolution postponing the reappraisal at their upcoming regular meeting.
Mrs. Stewart sought direction from the Board regarding Preservation NC and the preservation of
the old Boone Trail School. Staff Attorney Christopher Appel clarified that the County cannot
donate the school to the community, only to a nonprofit, and if sold it must be at market value.
He said that the County can do a private sale with Preservation NC acting as a broker who would
then pay the County once it was sold. The Board directed Harnett County Legal staff to
negotiate a proposed agreement with Preservation NC.
Mrs. Stewart reviewed the upcoming March 18, 2019 regular meeting agenda, upcoming
meetings and events. She reminded the Board it was time for her performance evaluation and
suggested that commissioners follow-up with Heather Pollard in Human Resources.
Mrs. Stewart told the Board that the Nonprofit Funding Committee has asked to be able change
their regular meetings to allow for more time to review the applications. It was the consensus of
the Board to revise the Nonprofit Funding Committee bylaws to give the Committee until March
31st
There was discussion about the name of the new government building and the group agreed on
"Harnett County Resource Building and Library".
Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go into closed session to discuss the following
purposes:
1) To discuss matters relating to the location of industries and other businesses in
Harnett County; and
2) To instruct the county staff concerning a position to be taken by the county in
negotiating a contract in the acquisition of real property; and
3) Consultation with the County's legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client
privilege concerning the handling of a certain claim.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143.318.11(a)(4)&(5)&(3).
Vice Chairman Penny seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Penny moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner Elmore
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chairman Penny seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
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