081720mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 17, 2020
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, August 17,
2020, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney
Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina. Due to COVID-19 this meeting was not open to members
of the public to attend in person however, citizens and staff were provided options to listen to the
meeting live. Only County staff necessary to conduct the meeting or to speak on scheduled
agenda items were in attendance, stationed in the meeting chambers to maintain the
recommended social distancing of six feet, as the Board demonstrated compliance with State law
and prudent public health practices.
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
Allen Coats, Deputy Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Penny called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Vice Chairman Miller led the Pledge of
Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Penny called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner
Johnson moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion
that passed unanimously.
Commissioner Springle moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Vice Chairman Miller
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
1. Minutes:
August 11, 2020 Work Session
August 3, 2020 Regular Meeting
December 11, 2018 Work Session
November 26, 2018 Work Session
October 30, 2018 Work Session
August 28, 2018 Work Session
August 14, 2018 Work Session
August 6, 2020 Regular Meeting
July 31, 208 Work Session
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Minutes: June 4, 2018 Regular Meeting
May 29, 2018 Work Session
May 21, 2018 Regular Meeting
May 15, 2018 Work Session
May 1, 2018 Work Session
April 24, 2018 Special Session
March 27, 2018 Work Session
March 13, 2018 Work Session
February 27, 2018 Planning Retreat
February 13, 2018 Work Session
January 30, 2018 Work Session
January 9, 2018 Work Session
December 12, 2017 Work Session
November 28, 2017 Work Session
2. Budget Amendments:
4 Aging Department
Code 1105160 528010
1105160 523040
1105160 330210
5 Aging Department
Code 1105160 582000
1105160 528010
1105160 523040
1105160 539090
1103900 390990
6 Aging Department
Code 1105160 519030
1105160 519090
1105160 519030
1105160 519090
1109910 599000
1105160 330210
1105160 330210
Athletic & Program 2,000 increase
Medical Supplies 18,000 increase
Federal 20,000 increase
Non -Cap Asset — Small 2,500 increase
Athletic & Program 1,000 increase
Medical Supplies 450 increase
Other Services 1,000 increase
Fund Balance 4,950 increase
Medical 2,498 decrease
Other 2,498 decrease
Medical 2,498 increase
Other 2,498 increase
Contingency 4,996 decrease
Federal 2,498 decrease
Federal 2,498 decrease
7 Aging Department
Code 1105160 519090 Other
1105160 330210 Federal
1468 Capital Reserves Communications Fund
Code 5144591 598400 Interfund Trans — Capital Project
5143900 390990 Fund Balance Appropriated
85,699 increase
85,699 increase
875,000 increase
875,000 increase
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69 General Fund
Code 1104630 583000 Non -Cap Asset — Large Equipment 114,000 increase
1103900 390990 Fund Balance Appropriated 11,400 increase
1104630 330210 Federal 91,200 increase
1104630 330310 State 11,400 increase
3. Tax rebates, refunds and releases
4. Finance Officer requested approval of the revised Erwin Elementary School Capital
Project Ordinance for $31,399,857. (Attachment 1)
5. Adoption of an order, in accordance with North Carolina G.S. 105-321(b), directing the
Tax Administrator to collect all real, personal, and public service companies taxes for the
2020/2021 levy year, and with the collections of all delinquent taxes.
6. Sheriff's Office requested approval of the Health Services Agreement in the amount of
$389,538.72 with Southern Health Partners for inmate health care.
7. Harnett County General Services/Harnett Area Rural Transit System (HARTS) requested
approval of the NC Department of Transportation FY2021 5311 grant agreement in the
amount of $285,696; total County match is $42,856. The grant provides funding for the
Administrative expenses associated with providing public transportation for the citizens
of Harnett County.
8. Administration requested approval of the Reimbursement Agreement for Coronavirus
Relief Fund (CRF) between Harnett County and the Town of Erwin. This agreement
establishes requirements and mutual expectations related to the County's sub allocation
of a portion of its CRF allocation to the municipality.
9. Administration requested approval of the Reimbursement Agreement for Coronavirus
Relief Fund (CRF) between Harnett County and the Town of Coats. This agreement
establishes requirements and mutual expectations related to the County's sub allocation
of a portion of its CRF allocation to the municipality.
10. Administration requested approval of the Reimbursement Agreement for Coronavirus
Relief Fund (CRF) between Harnett County and the Town of Lillington. This agreement
establishes requirements and mutual expectations related to the County's sub allocation
of a portion of its CRF allocation to the municipality.
11. Administration requested approval of the Reimbursement Agreement for Coronavirus
Relief Fund (CRF) between Harnett County and the Town of Angier. This agreement
establishes requirements and mutual expectations related to the County's sub allocation
of a portion of its CRF allocation to the municipality.
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12. Administration requested approval of the Reimbursement Agreement for Coronavirus
Relief Fund (CRF) between Harnett County and the City of Dunn. This agreement
establishes requirements and mutual expectations related to the County's sub allocation
of a portion of its CRF allocation to the municipality.
13. Administration requested approval of the Amendment to Lease Agreement between
Harnett County and Harnett United Police Activities League for the Shawtown
Community Development Center that will allow Harnett United PAL to continue leasing
space for one $1 a year through August 30, 2021.
The Board recognized Harnett County EMS System for receiving the 2020 Mission: Lifeline -
EMS - Gold Plus — Achievement Award. Staff in attendance included Harnett County
Emergency Services Director Larry Smith, EMS Chief Alex Belonavich, EMS Compliance
Officer Pam Lowther, EMS Training Officer West Barefoot and EMS Supervisor Christina
Williams. Mr. Smith briefly reviewed what the award is about.
Chairman Penny opened the meeting for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3
minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. Citizens were allowed to call in and provide
their public comments verbally during this period or submit their public comments in writing
prior to the meeting to be read aloud during the meeting as time allowed. No written public
comments were received and the following citizens addressed the Board via speaker phone:
Jennifer Stone of 65 Dunrovin Lane in Broadway
Sabrina Phillips of 860 Our Way Road in Linden
Rose Teniente of 179 Tilden Howington Drive in Lillington
Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the following appointments. Commissioner Springle
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Adult Care Home Advisory Committee
Annie Owens was reappointed to serve on this committee for a term of three years
expiring July 31, 2023.
Harnett County Board of Adjustment
Willie Surles was reappointed to serve on this Board as an alternate member representing
District 1 for a term of three years expiring April 30, 2023.
David Capen was appointed to serve on this Board as an alternate member representing
District 3 for a term of three years expiring August 31, 2023.
Mr. Smith shared plans for the upcoming public mask distribution. Harnett County Health
Director John Rouse provided a COVID-19 update for Harnett County.
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Mrs. Stewart presented the following reports:
- Veteran Services Activities Summary — July 2020
- DSS Monthly Report totals 2019-20
- Interdepartmental budget amendments
There was no new business.
Vice Chairman Miller moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes:
1) Consultation with the County's legal counsel in order to preserve the attorney-client
privilege concerning the handling of certain litigation including the following cases:
a. Grier vs. Gilbert, et al
Harnett County File No. 20 CVD 1351; and
b. State of N.C. vs Godwin
Harnett County File No. 20 Cr 50098; and
2) To discuss certain personnel matters.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3)&(6).
Commissioner Springle seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner
Johnson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Miller moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 pm. Commissioner Springle
seconded the motion that passed unanim
t Regin. T eeler, Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 1
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Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
ERWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE
www.harnett.org
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina, sitting as the
governing board for Harnett County.
Section 1. This project consists of demolition work of the old Erwin Elementary School and the
construction of a new 700 student capacity Erwin Elementary School. The new Erwin
Elementary School will combine the student populations from the current Erwin Elementary
and Gentry Primary schools.
Section 2. The following expenditures are hereby appropriated for this project:
Admin & Professional
Construction
Capital Outlay
Continge ncy
Total
Original
Ordinance
$ 1,276,762
21,446,040
350,000
4,427,198
$ 27,500,000
Adjustment
$ 671,095
4,815,910
754,000
(2,341,148)
$ 3,899,857
Ame nde d
Ordinance
$ 1,947,857
26,261,950
1,104,000
2,086,050
$31,399,857
Section 3. The following revenues are hereby appropriated for this project:
Debt Proceeds
Original
Ordinance
$ 27,500,000
Adjus tme nt
$ 3,899,857
Amended
Ordinance
$ 31,399,857
Section 4. The original project ordinance, approved on June 3, 2019, is being revised to coincide with the
Statement of Probable Project Construction Development Cost. The Statement was updated
by the Harnett County Board of Education on May 4, 2020.
Duly adopted this 17th day of August
ATTEST:
argar:t Reg na h; -ler, Clerk to the Board
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Harnett County Board of ommissioners