091217wsmHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Work Session
September 12, 2017
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, September 12,
2017, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front
Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Staff present:
Gordon Springle, Chairman
Joe Miller, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Howard Penny, Commissioner
Joseph Jeffries, County Manager
Paula Stewart, Deputy 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:
> Presentation by Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
> County Manager's Report:
- September 18, 2017 Agenda Review
> Closed session
D Adjourn
Emergency Services Director Jimmy Riddle gave a brief overview of recent storm activities and
efforts. He also responded that he recently met with some of the fire departments; the message
was well received and everyone is on task now.
County Engineer Amanda Bader introduced representatives from Little Diversified Architectural
Consulting who presented ideas and shared concepts for the new proposed building. Discussions
continued. Mrs. Bader said staff proposes tentatively awarding the architectural service contract
to Little Diversified Architectural Consulting for the new Government Complex and DSS
Renovations. She stated additional programming is needed in order to optimise the new space
and to efficiently backfill the current DSS.
Chairman Springle thanked Commissioners Miller and Penny for communicating with the Board
of Education on behalf of the Board of Commissioners. He also noted that the Dunn -Erwin Rail
Trail Authority would like for the County to post "No Trespassing" signs for horses, vehicles,
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etc. at trail entrances. Chairman Springle said the Erwin Police, Dunn Police and Sheriff's
Office would enforce it. It was the consensus of the Board that staff coordinate the installation
of signs.
Mr. Jeffries reviewed the proposed September 18, 2017 agenda. Steve Ward, Director of Harnett
County Public Utilities, reviewed the request for authorization to apply for a $150,000 grant for
the purpose of developing an asset management plan that will consist of a complete utility asset
inventory to include the condition assessment of all critical assets. He noted Harnett County
Public Utilities has over $400 Million in assets. Mr. Ward said the grant requires a local match
of 20% that would be funded from the Public Utilities Fund.
The group was reminded of the upcoming Opioid Forum on September 20th. Commissioner
Elmore also invited everyone to attend the celebration of Triangle South Enterprise Center's 30
Years of Service at 600 S. Magnolia Avenue on September 20th
Vice Chairman Miller thanked Clerk of Court Marsha Johnson and Daniel McNeill for their help
with an adoption in Kentucky for a couple who currently resides in Harnett County.
Chairman Miller moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes:
1) To consult 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 cases:
a. Workers Compensation claim of Melissa Page vs. Harnett County IC File Nos.
15-062363 and 16-001082, and
b. Unitrin Auto & Fire Ins Co., et als vs County of Harnett
Harnett County File No. 15 CVS 1980; and
2) To instruct the county staff concerning the position to be taken by the County in
negotiating a contract for the acquisition of real property by exchange or lease; and
3) To discuss certain economic development matters.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3)(5)&(4).
Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved that the Board come out of closed session. Vice Chairman Miller
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:10 pm. Commissioner Penny
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
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