020121mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 1, 2021
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, February 1, 2021,
in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Harnett County Resource Center and Library, 455
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:
W. Brooks Matthews, Chairman
Lewis W. Weatherspoon Vice Chairman
Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Matt Nicol, Commissioner
Paula Stewart, County Manager
Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Lisa McFadden, Budget Director
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Matthews called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Nicol led the Pledge
of Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Matthews called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Vice
Chairman Weatherspoon moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to approve the following items on the consent agenda.
Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
1. Minutes:
May 31, 2016 Work Session
May 10, 2016 Work Session
May 2, 2016 Budget Work Session
April 26, 2016 Work Session
April 12, 2016 Work Session
April 4, 2016 Regular Meeting
March 29, 2016 Special Session
March 15, 2016 Work Session
March 7, 2016 Regular Meeting
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Minutes:
2. Budget Amendment
March 1, 2016 Planning Retreat
February 9, 2016 Work Session
February 1, 2016 Legislative Luncheon
January 26, 2016 Work Session
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Salaries & Wages
401k
FICA
Retirement
Medical Insurance
Dental
Life Insurance
Unemployment
Worker's Compensation
Employee Clinic
OPEB
Federal Funds
Salaries & Wages
FICA
Retirement
Other Contracts
Office Supplies
Non -Cap Asset -Large Equipment
Medical Supplies & Drugs
Non -Cap Asset -Small Equipment
Salaries & Wages
401k
FICA
Retirement
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Unemployment
Worker's Compensation
Employee Clinic
OPEB
Other Contracts
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38,875 increase
778 increase
2,974 increase
2,695 increase
7,800 increase
300 increase
65 increase
195 increase
270 increase
165 increase
100 increase
54,217 increase
9,786 increase
1,000 increase
800 increase
1,733 increase
59 increase
30 increase
11,008 decrease
2,400 decrease
98,000 increase
1,960 increase
7,497 increase
6,860 increase
16,037 increase
680 increase
130 increase
500 increase
810 increase
290 increase
200 increase
10,000 increase
142,964 increase
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198 Solid Waste
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Banking Charges
Rental — Buildings
Training — Mileage
Training — Meals
Training — Lodging
Plants, Seeds & Fertilizer
Printing
Salaries & Wages
Non -Cap Asset — Office
Permits/Taxes/Fees
Rental -Buildings
Other Services
Salaries & Wages
Salaries & Wages Part Time
Salaries & Wages
Other Supplies
Advertising
Postage
Printing
Other Contracts
Federal Funds -Medicaid
Service Fees -Other Services
Other Financing Uses
Debt Service Charges
Other Financing Sources
Proceeds of Debt Issues
Other Financing Uses
Debt Service Charges
Other Financing Sources
Proceeds of Debt Issues
Debt Service
Other Financing Uses
Debt Service Charges
Other Financing Sources
Proceeds of Debt Issues
12,500 increase
500 decrease
500 decrease
1,000 decrease
3,000 decrease
3,000 decrease
4,500 decrease
1,514 increase
1,514 decrease
12,300 increase
2,300 decrease
10,000 decrease
528 increase
4,940 increase
7,543 increase
15,728 increase
173 decrease
10,000 decrease
18,566 decrease
10,081 increase
3,893 increase
6,188 increase
237,330 increase
1,446 increase
225,960 increase
12,816 increase
1,647,209 increase
13,147 increase
1,500,000 increase
160,356 increase
60,055,297 increase
450,583 increase
53,381,040 increase
7,124,840 increase
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367 Harnett Regional Water
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368 Human Resources
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662 Asset Forfeiture Fund
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Other Financing Uses
Debt Service Charges
Other Financing Uses
Proceeds of Debt Issues
Payment of Claims
Service Charges
Salaries & Wages
Federal
Interfund Transfer — Capital Project
Interfund Transfer — General Fund
Interfund Transfer — General
Interfund Transfer — Capital Reserve
Fund Balance Appropriated
Capital Outlay — Vehicles
Transfer From Special Revenue
Non -Cap — Large Equipment
Public Safety Supplies
M & R Building
Uniforms
Non -Cap — Small Equipment
Non -Cap — Large Equipment
Non -Cap — Info Tech
Transfer from Special Revenue
3. Tax rebates, refunds and releases
20,142,420 increase
350,238 increase
17,575,000 increase
2,917,658 increase
900,000 increase
900,000 increase
22,827 increase
22,827 increase
508,891 increase
508,891 increase
291,000 increase
70,000 increase
361,000 increase
70,000 increase
70,000 increase
22,000 increase
78,000 increase
40,000 increase
39,200 increase
43,200 increase
35,000 increase
33,600 increase
291,000 increase
4. Sherriff's Office requested approval to sell K-9 Memphis, Bloodhound who is retiring
after 5 years of service, to his previous owner John Werbelow, for the sum of $1.00.
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5. Harnett County General Services requested approval and acceptance of the funding
agreement between the County of Harnett and the North Carolina Department of
Transportation to execute the Terminal Area Utility Improvements Project. The total
amount, through the NC Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation Non -
Primary Entitlement grant, is $89,674 with a required match of $9,964. These funds will
be used to provide professional services to design terminal area utility improvements for
the future new terminal at Harnett Regional Jetport.
6. Administration requested approval of the Old Detention Center Separation/Demolition
Capital Project Ordinance totaling $508,891. (ATTACHMENT 1)
7. Harnett County Workforce Development requested approval of the contract for FY 2020-
2021 with the Triangle South Workforce Development Board, which administers the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunities (WIOA) grant. The WIOA grant is a federal
grant that provides funding for employment and training services to the citizens of
Harnett County enrolled in the WIOA Youth, Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs.
The Sampson County WIOA Youth Program will also be included for this fiscal year.
8. Sheriffs Office requested approval of the 2021 Harnett County Health Plan for the
Harnett County Detention Center.
9. Harnett County Health Director requested approval to accept COVID-19 Vaccination
funds from NC DHHS in the amount of $54,217, These funds are part of the "Paycheck
Protection Program and Health Care Enhancements Act" to assist local health
departments in planning and implementation of mass COVID-19 vaccinations.
10. Harnett County Health Director requested approval to establish the following new fees:
CPT CODE DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDED PRICE
90702 Diphtheria Tetanus $55
0011A Administration of Moderna
COVID Vaccine 1st Dose $17
0012A Administration of Moderna
COVID Vaccine 2nd Dose $29
11. Harnett County Health Director requested approval of the revision to the Clinical Patient
Fees, Eligibility and Bad Debt Write -Off Policy.
12. Harnett County Health Director requested approval to accept additional COVID 543
funds from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of
$142,964 to assist local health departments in testing and implementation of COVID-19
vaccines.
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13. Harnett County General Services requested approval and acceptance of the funding
agreement between the County of Harnett and the North Carolina Department of
Transportation to execute the Master Plan Update Project. The total amount, through the
NC Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation Non -Primary Entitlement grant,
is $414,357 with a required match of $41,436. These funds will be used to provide
professional services to update the Harnett Regional Jetport Master Plan and Airport
Layout Plan.
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner
Nicol seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Zachary Smith was appointed to serve as the District 5 alternate member on this Board
for a term of three years expiring February 28, 2024.
HARNETT COUNTY CEMETERY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Angela McCauley was appointed to replace John Hairr on this Board for a term of three
years expiring January 31, 2024.
NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Marvin Wayne Tawney was appointed to serve on this committee for a one year term
expiring February 28, 2022.
Brian Haney, Assistant County Manager participating remotely, led the discussion regarding
Harnett County FY 2021 Legislative Priorities. Staff distributed the draft Harnett County FY
2021 Legislative Priorities submitted for Board prioritization. Staff also distributed a copy of
additional proposed legislative priorities submitted by Vice Chairman Weatherspoon.
Discussions continued. Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to approve the following 2021
legislative priorities for Harnett County. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that
passed unanimously.
1- Broadband - Assist County in Expanding Broadband Access to Underserved Areas
2- Economic Development - Assist County with Economic Development Marketing
Efforts
3- Economic Development - Assist County in Creation of Industrial Parks and Sites for
Economic Development
4- Harnett Regional Jetport - Assist County with Expanding and Enhancing Harnett
Regional Jetport
5- Transportation - Support Four -Lane Highways into Wake County
6- Transportation - Support Creation of Bypass around City of Dunn
7- Transportation - Support Expansion of CAMPO's Boundary within Harnett Co.
8- Education - Increase Lottery Payout to Counties
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Additional Legislative Priorities
- Appropriate Full Funding for the Federal Impact Aid Program (Federal)
- Assist with Efforts to Expand Natural Gas Capacity (State)
Require Accurate County Assignment of Sales Tax for Delivered Goods (State)
- Provide Additional Solutions to Assist with Funding Public Education (State & Federal)
Provide Funding to Help Counties Implement School Security Measures (State &
Federal)
Preserve Funding for Local Health Departments (State)
Lower NCDOT Road Takeover Threshold to 60-65% percent Buildout (State)
Support Legislation to Assist Firefighters who Contract Disease Related to Service
(State)
Expand Fire Prevention Grant Opportunities to include Counties (State & Federal)
- Require Licensing and Permitting for Fire Extinguisher and Suppression System
Installation (State)
Give School Systems Flexibility in Establishing their K-12 Calendars (State)
- Provide Funding to Support and Establish Treatment Courts (State)
- Appropriate Recurring Funds to Support State Aid for Public Libraries (State)
Increase Appropriation to Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund
(State)
Ms. Stewart and Mrs. McFadden sought approval of the Harnett County Recommended 2022 —
2028 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Mrs. Stewart clarified that commissioners are only
approving the items listed in the plan which are still not part of the budget until included in the
upcoming approved budget. Mrs. McFadden listed the following three change to the
recommended 2022 — 2028 CIP:
1) Increase Patriots Park, Phase 1 to $411,000 to be funded from parks capital reserve.
2) Place camera upgrades and door locks on hold, pending identification of a funding
source.
3) Reduce school maintenance fund to $400,000.
Commissioners were previously asked to score/rank the projects within the recommended 2022 —
2028 CIP to assist staff with future planning. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the
recommended 2022 — 2028 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) as presented with the three
changes listed. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney, distributed and reviewed a proposed COVID-19 local
leave policy regarding COVID-19 leave for County employees. He said the proposed local leave
policy essentially mirrors the Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency FMLA that expired
effective December 31, 2020. Mrs. Stewart provided numbers regarding this leave by County
employees in 2020. Discussions continued as commissioners provided guidance regarding
various options within the proposed policy. Chairman Matthews clarified that staff previously
noted that these funds have already been budgeted.
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Mr. Appel said the propose COVID-19 local leave policy should fill the gap until the federal
government does something else. Commissioner Nicol moved to approve the policy as
presented, retroactive to January 1, 2021, however with all reasons below open to all County
employees through June 30, 2021:
COVID-19 Sick Leave can be used for reasons 1-5 below by all employees, including
healthcare providers and emergency responders.
1. Subject to a federal, state, or local quarantine or isolation order related to COVID-
19;
2. Advised by a health care provider to self -quarantine due to COVID-19 concerns;
3. Experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and seeking medical diagnosis;
4. Caring for an individual subject to a federal, state, or local quarantine or isolation
order or advised by a health care provider to self -quarantine due to COVID-19
concerns;
5. Caring for the employee's child under 18 years of age if the child's school or place
of care is closed or the child's care provider is unavailable due to COVID-19.
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Mr. Stewart provided an update on COVID-19 in Harnett County regarding vaccinations and
testing. Ira Hall, Information Technology Director for Harnett County, addressed the Board
regarding AV equipment in the new meeting chambers and options available. It was the
consensus of the Board to live stream regular meetings, audio and video, going forward.
Mrs. Honeycutt reviewed the Veteran's Treatment Court (VTC) Program Financials provided.
Commissioners requested additional information. Mr. Haney stated that the hope is that the
current grants will fully fund the Veteran's Treatment Court and that the County will not have to
provide any additional funding.
Chairman Matthews called for any new business. Commissioner Nicol provided a report on his
recent meeting with the BREATH Harnett County group. Commissioner Nicol asked to add to
an upcoming work session agenda discussion about forming a committee to pursue grants and to
address racial equity.
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved that the Board go into closed session for the following
purposes:
1) To instruct the County staff concerning the position to be taken by the County in
negotiating a contract for the acquisition of real property; and
2) To discuss certain personnel matters.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(5)&(6).
Commissioner Nicol seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner
Johnson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
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Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:13 am. Commissioner
McKoy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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ATTACHMENT 1
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
OLD DETENTION CENTER SEPARATION/DEMOLITION
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 the separation and demolition of the former detention center
from Harnett County Emergency Services, along with the rerouting utilities as
necessary. The old jail continues to deteriorate and creates a health and safety hazard
for the rest of the facility.
Section 2. The following expenditures are hereby appropriated for this project:
Construction $ 427,728
Design, Engineering & Construction Mgmt $ 34,900
Contingency $ 46,263
Total
$ 508,891
Section 3. The following revenues are hereby appropriated for this project:
Transfer from Capital Reserve $ 508,891
Section 4. Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board,
the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this project.
Duly adopted this 1st day of February , 2021.
Margaret Regina Wh
eler, Clerk to the Board
strong roots • new growth
W. Brooks Matthews, Chairman
Harnett County Board of Commissioners