092115mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 21, 2015
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 21,
2015, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front
Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Staff present:
Jim Burgin, Chairman
Gordon Springle, Vice Chairman
Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
Joseph Jeffries, County Manager
Paula Stewart, Deputy County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Burgin called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Miller led the pledge of
allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Burgin called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner
Elmore moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Springle moved to approve the following items listed on the consent agenda.
Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
1.
2.
Minutes: September 8, 2015 Regular Meeting
Budget Amendments:
66 Planning Services
Code 110-7210-465.45-36
110-7210-465.45-36
110-0000-334.83-04
110-0000-399.00-00
110-0000-389.54.39
Abandoned Mobile Home Removal
Abandoned Mobile Home Removal
DENR Abandoned Manufactured Home
Fund Balance Appropriated
Interfund Transfer
73 Cooperative Extension
Code 110-7310-465.33-45 Contracted Services
110-0000-353.73-10 Revenue — Parents as Teachers
3,625 decrease
7,500 increase
7,500 decrease
3,875 increase
7,500 increase
426 increase
426 increase
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74 Cooperative Extension
Code 110-0000-344.11-00
110-0000-344.13-00
75 Airport Capital Reserves
Code 301-8300-406.90-03
301-0000-389.10-00
76 Wings over Harnett
Code 212-6500-406.33-45
212-6500-406.33-50
212-6500-406.54-26
212-6500-406.60-33
212-0000-353.65-01
Family Consumer Science Program
Community Rural Development
CP 1302
Capital Project
Interfund Transfer General Fund
Contracted Services
Contracted Services (Miscellaneous)
Advertising
Materials & Supplies
Airport/Wings over Harnett
78 Airport
Code 110-6500-406.74-74 Capital Outlay
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
80 Health Department
Code 110-7501-441.32-11
110-7510-441.32-10
110-7550-441.32-26
110-7550-441.33-45
110-7550-441.41-11
110-7550-441.43-16
110-7550-441.55-12
110-7550-441.58-01
110-7550-441.58-14
110-7550-441.60-33
110-7550-441.60-47
110-7550-441.60-54
110-0000-399.00-00
81 Health Department
Code 110-7600-441.33-45
110-0000-399.00-00
83 Sheriff's Office
Code 110-5103-420.36-12
110-0000-331.51-33
Family Care Support
Recognition
Incentives
Contracted Services
Telephone & Postage
Maintenance & Repair Equipment
Printing
Training
Travel
Materials & Supplies
Food & Provisions
Materials & Supplies Clients
Fund Balance Appropriated
Contracted Services
Fund Balance Appropriated
2015 Edward Byrne Grant
2015 Edward Byrne Grant
3. Tax refunds, rebates and release (Attachment 1)
4,000 increase
4,000 decrease
43,334 increase
43,334 increase
4,520 increase
1,108 increase
948 increase
949 increase
7,525 increase
25,000 increase
25,000 increase
35 increase
775 increase
3,000 increase
7,000 increase
1,000 increase
5,000 increase
3,000 increase
4,000 increase
5,000 increase
5,000 increase
2,191 increase
7,000 increase
43,001 increase
175,003 increase
175,003 increase
22,153 increase
22,153 increase
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4. Sheriff's Office requested approval to trade in eight (8) H&K Mp5s 9mm sub machine
guns for eight (8) River Rock arm LAR 9mm sub machine guns.
5. Sheriff's Office requested approval to accept a grant in the amount of $22,153 from the
Office of Justice Program under the FY 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant Program. The funds will be used to purchase mobile computers and software for
patrol deputies. There is no local match required.
6. Planning Services requested approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the Town of
Erwin, in reference to Errol Drive and the Mobile Home Park Bailey Parker Court (aka
Kimber Mobile Home Park) to give Harnett County Planning Services authority for all
planning and development related functions within this portion of the Town of Erwin's
extraterritorial jurisdiction.
7. General Services requested approval of a new staffing plan to add 10 full-time transit
driver positions and increase the hourly pay rate to salary grade 54 for full-time and part-
time transit driver positions effective January 1, 2016. These changes are needed to meet
an ever increasing demand for transit service and ensure transit driver salaries are
competitive with like industries in the surrounding region.
8. Resolution Authorizing Reallocation of the County's Qualified Energy Conservation
Bond Allocation to the North Carolina Agricultural Finance Authority. (Attachment 2)
Chairman Burgin opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3
minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes.
- Kris Nystrom of 391 Center Lane in Bunnlevel said the Harnett County library system in
the Anderson Creek Area shares the primary school and causes a lot of issues. Mr. Nystrom
said he thinks it would do better to separate the library and the school system pretty far apart.
He did say his wife works part time for the library. Mr. Nystrom suggested putting a library
at the Anderson Creek Park on Nursery Road. He said libraries are very important to
citizens. Mr. Nystrom also said we need to stop the bleeding of our sales taxes going to other
counties.
Chairman Burgin responded that the board is working on some things down there right now and
believes Mr. Nystrom will be happy with the outcome. He also noted that the state budget
passed last week and Harnett County is supposed to get back an additional $3.7 Million from
taxes from all of the money spent outside of the county.
Chairman Burgin recognized scouts present from Troop 750 who are working on their
"Citizenship in the Community" merit badge.
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Vice Chairman Springle moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner
Elmore seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Joseph T. Bowden II (nominated by Vice Chairman Springle) was appointed to serve on this
board as a regular member representing District 2 for a term of three years expiring
September 30, 2018.
NON PROFIT COMMITTEE
- Bob Woolston (nominated by Commissioner Miller) was appointed to serve on this
committee representing District 5.
— Kathy Baker (nominated by Vice Chairman Springle) was appointed to serve on this
committee representing District 4.
— Dan Hickman (nominated by Chairman Burgin) was appointed to serve on this committee
representing District 3.
— Lucia Turlington (nominated by Commissioner Elmore) was appointed to serve on this
committee representing District 2.
LOCAL FIREMEN'S RELIEF FUND
The following appointments were made for
Anderson Creek Emergency Services
Elizabeth Rodriguez
Robby Fink
Angier & Black River Fire Department
Jody Milliron
Harold Flowers, Jr.
Benhaven Emergency Services
Gary Briggs
Margaret H. Douglas
Boone Trail Emergency
Vernon Cox
Donald O'Quinn
Buies Creek Rural Fire Department
Waymon Byrd
Marshal Kornegay
Coats -Grove Fire and Rescue, Inc.
Todd Pope
Jay Smith
Dunn Emergency Services (Averasboro)
Johnnie W. Blackman
Ricky L. Knuckles
Local Firemen's Relief Fund Trustees:
Erwin Fire Department
Ricky Blackmon
John Wilkins
Flat Branch Volunteer Fire De
Larry Adams
Holt Felment
Lillington Fire Department (Flatwoods)
Dan Denning
Marshall Page
Northwest Harnett Fire Department
Craig McKinney
Richard Braswell
Spout Springs Emergency Services
George Williams
Robert Doberstein
Summerville/Bunnlevel Fire & Rescue, Inc.
Harry Koerner
Jackson Byrd
?artment
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Mark Locklear, Planning Services Director, petitioned the board for a public hearing regarding a
proposed zoning change - Landowner/Applicant: Sylvia McLamb, Tina McLamb, McLamb V
Arabian Farm, LLC; 14.4 +/- acres (consisting of 3 parcels) Pin #'s 1528-64-5928.000; 1528-65-
3286.000 & 1528-65-7026.000; From Industrial to RA -30 Zoning District; Off US Hwy 301
North (on Bryan McLamb Lane); Averasboro Township. Mr. Locklear reported current uses on
the site are residential and farm & agricultural and the surrounding land uses are farmland, low
density residential, industrial and commercial. Public water services are available and they rely
on private septic tank for sewer. On September 8, 2015, the Harnett County Planning Board
voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of this rezoning application based on the
compatibility to the surrounding properties as well as adjacent zoning district.
Mr. Locklear stated staff evaluation as:
The IMPACT to the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is
reasonable, and the benefits of the rezoning outweigh any potential inconvenience or
harm to the community. REASONING: The impact to the surrounding community is
reasonable, as the requested zoning district is similar in nature to neighboring zoning.
The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use
Classification. REASONING: The requested zoning to RA -30 is compatible with
the Land Use Classification of Municipal Growth area. As per the existing plan, a
Municipal Growth area is meant to encourage uses that would promote a city/town
based development.
The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general
welfare. REASONING: The requested zoning to RA -30 would maintain the public
health, safety and general welfare due to the existing residential uses within the area.
- This request is NOT for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should not be evaluated
for reasonableness. REASONING: The proposed rezoning to RA -30 is immediately
adjacent to RA -30 zoned land, thus the application does not need to be considered a
Small Scale Rezoning.
Suggested Statement -of -Consistency: Staff concludes that, as stated in the evaluation, the
requested rezoning to RA -30 would not have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding
community and will maintain the public health, safety, and general welfare because of the
existing residential uses on site as well as within the area and the compatibility with neighboring
zoning districts. It is recommended that this rezoning request be approved.
Chairman Burgin called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for
comments from the public. Seeing no one move Chairman Burgin closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the zoning change as requested. Commissioner
McKoy seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Mr. Jeffries presented the following reports:
- Public Health Activities Summary — August 2015
- Harnett County Planning Services Report — August 2015
- Interdepartmental budget amendments
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Mr. Jeffries noted he would be in class in Chapel Hill on Thursday and Friday. He reported a
good turnout for Harnett County's recent 5K. Mr. Jeffries confirmed that the board would meet
with Ted Abernathy regarding public private -partnerships on October 27, 2015.
Chairman Burgin called for any new business. Commissioner Miller said the county needs to do
something about littering and suggested the use of prisoners to clean up road sides. He believes
if we could get this program up and running the prisoners could possibly help clean up yards for
the elderly too. Discussion continued. Mr. Jeffries will talk with NCDOT Keith Anderson and
follow-up with the Board.
Commissioner Miller asked about the 45 acres land transfer to the school system. Mr.
Jeffries noted the land transfer would be discussed at the upcoming work session with
consideration for approval at the October 5, 2015 regular meeting. He also noted the land had
already been surveyed.
There was no need for closed session.
Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 pm. Commissioner Miller
seconded the motion which passed un
J. Burgin, Cha
t Regina eeler, Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 1
Date : 09/21/2015
•Approved by the Harnett
County Board of Comrr.i*ciof>Ieft
Approve" C ADC, l ^ / -'5
TO : HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RE: CONSIDERATION OF REFUND FOR TAXES, INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES
No. Name of Tax Payer Bili8,°R(,1i` Total Kagsi Reason
colP:,:rinttfes Ref:P-ri altos
1 AGLE, MATTHEW TPAYER PAID TAXES
GORDON WHEN QUALIFIED FOR
RIZZO, CAITLIN ANN ACTIVE DUTY NON
City 0.00 RESIDENT
99.87 Refund MILITARY;REQUESTEC
REFUND
(ETSA:888888/ST:WA)
2 AGLE, MATTHEW
GORDON
RIZZO, CAITLIN ANN
3 COLEMAN, LINWOOD J
S. KEITH FAULKNER
Revenue Administrator
CC:
S. KEITH FAULKNER
0001981063- 2012- 2012- 000000
0001981063- 2013- 2013- 000000
0000011765- 2015- 2015- 000000
County 99.87
City 0.00
County 94.04
City 0.00
94.04 Refund
TPAYER PAID TAXES
WHEN QUALIFIED FOR
ACTIVE DUTY NON
RESIDENT
MILITARY;REQUESTEC
REFUND
(ETSA:888888/ST:WA)
169.71 Refund BUILDING BURNED
County 70.00 AND DEMOLISHED
2014 -REMOVED FOR
2015 AND 1 SW FEE
City Total 0.00
County Total 263.91
Total to be 263.91
Refunded
ATTACHMENT 2
HARNETT COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Excerpt of Minutes
of Meeting on
September 21, 2015
Present: Chairman Jim Burgin presiding, Vice Chairman Gordon Springle and
Commissioners Abe Elmore, Barbara McKoy and Joe Miller
Absent: N/A
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The following resolution was discussed and its title was read:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REALLOCATION OF THE
COUNTY'S QUALIFIED ENERGY CONSERVATION BOND
ALLOCATION TO THE NORTH CAROLINA
AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, Section 54D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
"Code") authorizes the issuance of qualified energy conservations bonds ("QECBs") to finance a
wide range of renewable energy and energy conservation facilities, all as described in the Code
("Qualified Conservation Purposes"); and
WHEREAS, under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA") the
total amount of QECBs authorized was increased to $3.2 billion, which was then allocated to
each state based on population; and
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina received $95,677,000 in QECB allocation,
which was then reallocated by the North Carolina Tax Reform Allocation Committee ("TRAC")
in accordance with Section 54D of the Code and IRS Notice 2009-29 to "large local
governments" (i.e. cities and counties with more than 100,000 in population); and
WHEREAS, Harnett County qualifies as a "large local government," and as part of the
reallocation process, the Harnett County received from TRAC $1,146,405 in QECB allocation
(the "Harnett QECB Allocation"); and
WHEREAS, Harnett County does not anticipate using its QECB allocation for a
Qualified Conservation Purpose; and
WHEREAS, IRS Notice 2009-29 provides that "large local governments" that receive an
allocation to issue QECBs are authorized to reallocate such QECB allocation to another eligible
issuer, provided that the QECB allocation is used to finance a qualifying project within the
jurisdiction of the large local government; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Agricultural Finance Authority (the "Authority") has
requested that Harnett County reallocate its QECB allocation to the Authority to be used by the
Authority in its Green Community Program to provide a portion of the financing for energy
projects to be located entirely within the jurisdiction of Harnett County, and the County desires
to make such reallocation in order to facilitate such projects within the jurisdiction of the
County;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners that the County hereby reallocates the Harnett QECB Allocation to the Authority
to be used in its Green Community Program to finance one or more energy projects located in
Harnett County. To the extent the North Carolina Agricultural Finance Authority does not use
such allocation within one year of the date of this resolution through the issuance of qualified
energy conservation bonds, such Harnett QECB Allocation shall revert to the County to be used
by the County or to be reallocated for another purpose. The officers of the County are hereby
authorized and directed to take such action and file such reports and notices as may be required
to carry out this resolution.
Vice Chairman Springle moved the passage of the foregoing resolution, Commissioner
Elmore seconded the motion, and the resolution was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0
Not Voting: N/A
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I, Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for Harnett County,
North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of so
much of the proceedings of the Board of Commissioners for said County at a regular meeting
duly called and held June 15, 2015, as it relates in any way to the resolution hereinabove set
forth. Pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.12, a current copy of a schedule of regular meetings of the
Board of Commissioners for said County is on file in my office.
WITNESS my hand and the common seal of said County, this 21' day of September,
2015.
(SEAL)
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