121118wsmHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Work Session
December 11, 2018
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, December 11,
2018, in Conference Room A, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway,
Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Gordon Springle, Chairman
Howard Penny, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
Member absent: Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Staff present:
Brian Haney, Assistant 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 and led the Pledge of Allegiance and
invocation.
The following agenda was before the Board:
➢ FY 2021 Reappraisal Options
➢ Discuss possible intent to close certain portions of the unmaintained rights-of-
way of Senter Street, Betts Street, and Byrd Street, and calling a public hearing
on the question
➢ Review Boards and Committees Commissioners Serve On
➢ County Manager's Report:
- Animal Services Positon Request — Shelter Attendant
- Invitations and upcoming meetings
➢ Closed session
➢ Adjourn
Keith Faulkner, Tax Administrator, discussed the FY 2021 Reappraisal. Mr. Faulkner stated that
the major purpose of a reappraisal is to bring real estate values in line with market values to
create equity and fairness in taxation. He reminded the group that in October 2018 the Board
adopted a resolution to set Harnett County's next reappraisal schedule to January 1, 2021 and to
establish a Four Year Reappraisal Cycle. Mr. Faulkner discussed recommendations to out-
source the 2021 reappraisal; a full list and re -measure of all improved properties with
photographs of each structure, and incorporate the listing of all exempt properties with the
Reappraisal.
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Mr. Faulkner said staff has received out -sourcing estimates from three reputable reappraisal
firms ranging from $1,638,473 to $2,405,825. Staff projects there will be an increase in overall
value and based on the current market this project could easily pay for itself. Mr. Faulkner noted
that roughly 4% of the parcels in Harnett County are commercial and industry. Staff sought
feedback and direction from the Board. Discussions continued. It was the consensus of Board
that staff go out with an RFQ on full re-measuring/full list and come back to the Board as soon
as possible.
Commissioners reviewed and discussed the list of boards and committees they serve on and will
formally approve the appointments during their upcoming meeting.
Christopher Appel, Staff Attorney, provided a brief background regarding the request to close
certain portions of the =maintained rights-of-way of Senter Street, Betts Street, and Byrd Street.
Mr. Appel said when these streets were originally recorded they were dedicated but never used;
they existed on paper only. He reviewed the two methods that would allow Par 5 Development
to abandon these right of ways. Mr. Appel said he believes it is the County's best interest to
adopt a resolution calling a public hearing on the matter. The Board will consider a Resolution
Declaring Its Intent to Close Certain Portions of the Unmaintained Rights -of -Way of Senter
Street, Betts Street, and Byrd Street, and Calling a Public Hearing on the Question during their
upcoming regular meeting.
The Board previously discussed Harnett County Animal Service's request for approval of a new
full time Animal Shelter Attendant position, Salary grade 11, for shelter operations which would
require an additional budget allocation up to $7,100. Staff reported they are now ready to move
forward with the position requested. The Board will consider approval of a new full time
Animal Shelter Attendant position, Salary grade 11, for shelter operations with an additional
budget allocation up to $7,100 during their upcoming regular meeting.
Mr. Haney reviewed invitations and upcoming meetings.
Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go in to closed session to consult with the County's
legal staff in order to preserve the Attorney -Client privilege concerning the handling of certain
claims. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3).
Commissioner Miller seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 0.
Commissioner Miller moved that the Board come out of closed session. Vice Chairman Penny
seconded the motion that passed 4 - 0.
Commissioner Miller moved to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chairman Penny seconded the
motion, which passed 4 - 0.
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