101315ssmHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Special Session
October 13, 2015
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 13,
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.
The following agenda was before the commissioners:
➢ Jim Seymour, Fuquay-Varina Economic Development Director
➢ Personnel Ordinance, Human Resources Director John Rankins
➢ 2017 Revaluation Update, Tax Administrator Keith Faulkner
➢ County Manager's Report:
- October 19, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda Review
- Update on Shawtown facility
➢ Closed session
Jim Seymour, Fuquay-Varina Economic Development Director, shared information regarding
economic development efforts in Fuquay-Varina. Mr. Seymour stressed the importance of
public/private partnerships and said the best leads and best partnership are with existing
industries. He also said it would be interesting to see what the County does with all of the
property it currently owns. Discussions continued. Last, Mr. Seymour said they would be
interested in working with Harnett County on a multi jurisdictional business park.
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Human Resources Director John Rankins and Senior Staff Attorney Monica Jackson
reviewed changes in the proposed revised Personnel Ordinance. Mr. Rankins thanked staff
involved in drafting and reviewing and updated Personnel Ordinance. Mr. Rankins and Mrs.
Stewart said there would be a separate policy developed for shift workers regarding holiday pay,
etc. Mr. Jeffries said they are looking at training staff on the new Personnel Ordinance.
Tax Administrator Keith Faulkner and Boyd Beasley provided an update on the 2017
Revaluation and shared some projections. Staff noted a Schedule of Values would be
forthcoming.
Mr. Jeffries shared a map of Brightwater and talked about some possible improvements on the
property. He also noted that the transfer station is now open. Commissioners requested an
update regarding a recycling center in Buies Creek.
Mr. Jeffries reported it would cost approximately $180,000 to make repairs to the old Shawtown
School facility. Mr. Jeffries noted County Engineer Amanda would be coming to the Board in
the near future to talk about other capital items as a lot of those had been cut out of the current
budget. Commissioner McKoy shared her thoughts regarding a recent article in the Daily
Record. She said she felt like some of the discussion that took place in her absence was unjust
toward the Shawtown Alumni Association. Commissioner McKoy said she knows $180,000 is a
lot of money but we don't yet know what kind of plan the Shawtown Alumni Association has for
the facility but she feels like it could benefit the county as well as that community. Discussions
continued. Several commissioners said the discussion is still on table to give the facility to the
Shawtown Alumni Association but they do not know if they are willing to spend $180,000 on
something and then give it away. It was suggested that the Alumni prepare a business proposal
regarding the facility as well as seek grant funding.
Mr. Jeffries reviewed the October 19, 2015 regular meeting agenda.
Commissioner Miller gave an update on Good Hope. He said they have had an increase in daily
capacity and in September every bed was full. Commissioner Miller encouraged them to
approach Sandhills Center for funding.
Commissioner Miller moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:25 pm. Vice Chairman Springle
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
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