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Home My WebLink About040714mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting April 7, 2014 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 7, 2014, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Staff present: Joe Miller, Chairman Gary House, Vice Chairman Jim Burgin, Commissioner Beatrice B. Hill, Commissioner Gordon Springle, Commissioner Tommy Burns, Harnett County Manager Joseph Jeffries, Deputy County Manager Dwight Snow, County Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Hill led the pledge of allegiance and invocation. Chairman Miller called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Vice Chairman House moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner Springle moved to approve the items listed on the consent agenda. Vice Chairman House seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 1. Minutes: March 17, 2013 Regular Meeting 2. Budget Amendments: 266 Social Services Code 110-7710-441.80-50 110-7710-441.80-85 110-7710-441.80-25 110-7710-441.89-50 110-7710-441.89-60 110-7710-441.89-20 110-0000-330.77-04 110-0000-330.77-01 110-0000-330.77-08 110-0000-353.06-00 Day Care -Subsidy Progress Energy -Neighbor Medical Transportation Elderly Assistance Donations Foster Care Donations Central Electric Donation Day Care -Subsidy Social Services Administration Medical Transportation Social Services Donations 1,301,749 decrease 227 decrease 150,000 increase 1,907 increase 1,000 increase 2,150 increase 1,301,749 decrease 227 decrease 150,000 increase 5,057 increase April 7, 2014, Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 1 of 6 269 Emergency Services Code 110-5300-420.32-88 Emergency Management/EMPG Supp. 110-0000-331.53-12 Emergency Management/EMPG Supp. 271 Solid Waste Code 903-4610-410.12-00 Salaries & Wages Part Time 903-4610-410.11-00 Salaries & Wages 273 Library Code 110-0000-331.81-01 Library / NC State Aid / Library 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 290 Emergency Medical Services Code 110-5400-420.35-53 SMAT III (WAKE MED) C/O 110-0000-353.54-06 EMS / SMAT III (WAKE MED) C/O 297 Abandoned MFG. Home Code 245-8405-465.11-00 245-8405-465.21-00 245-8405-465.21-04 245-8405-465.21-05 245-8405-465.22-00 245-8405-465.23-00 245-8405-465.25-10 245-8405-465.26-08 245-8405-465.45-36 245-0000-334.83-04 245-0000-356.84-01 245-0000-399.00-00 298 Abandoned MFG Home Code 110-7200-465.11-00 110-7210-465.11-00 110-7210-465.21-00 110-7210-465.21-04 110-7210-465.21-05 110-7210-465.22-00 110-7210-465.23-00 110-7210-465.25-10 110-7210-465.26-08 Salaries & Wages Group Insurance Expense HAS Employee Clinic FICA Tax Expense Regular Retirement Unemployment Benefits Worker's Compensation Abandoned Home Removal DENR Abandoned MG Home Owner Fund Balance Appropriated Salaries & Wages Salaries & Wages Group Insurance Expense HAS Employee Clinic FICA Tax Expense Regular Retirement Unemployment Benefits Worker's Compensation 110-7210-465.45-36 Abandoned Home Removal 110-0000-389.30-63 Interfund Transfer AMPI 299 Abandoned MFG Home Code 245-8405-465.90-10 Other Uses / General Fund 245-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,936 decrease 1,936 decrease 2,512 decrease 2,512 increase 1,136 increase 1.136 decrease 7,000 increase 7,000 increase 24,508 decrease 2,801 decrease 528 decrease 150 decrease 1,875 decrease 1,733 decrease 212 decrease 908 decrease 12,000 decrease 12,500 decrease 12,000 decrease 20,215 decrease 38,768 decrease 24,508 increase 2,801 increase 528 increase 150 increase 1,875 increase 1,733 increase 212 increase 908 increase 12,000 increase 5,947 increase 5,947 increase 5,947 increase April 7, 2014, Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 2 of 6 300 Public Utilities PU0705 Water Treatment Plant Expansion Code 569-0000-370.82-02 Revenue Bonds 569-0000-389.50-00 Public Utilities 307 Solid Waste Code 580-6600-461.35-47 Post Closure 580-6600-461.74-74 Capital Outlay Equipment 318 Special Districts Fund Code 242-8001-420.82-15 242-8002-420.82-15 242-8004-420.82-15 242-8005-420.82-15 242-8007-420.82-15 242-8008-420.82-15 242-8009-420.82-15 242-8011-420.82-15 242-8013-420.82-15 242-8014-420.82-10 242-8016-420.82-10 242-8017-420.82-10 242-8019-420.82-10 242-8021-420.82-10 242-8022-420.82-10 242-8024-420.82-10 242-8025-420.82-10 242-8033-420.82-10 242-8034-420.82-10 242-0000-311.10-00 319 Special Districts Fund Code 242-8001-420.82-10 242-8001-420.82-20 242-8002-420.82-10 242-8002-420.82-20 242-8004-420.82-10 242-8004-420.82-20 242-8005-420.82-10 242-8005-420.82-20 242-8007-420.82-10 242-8007-420.82-20 242-8008-420.82-10 242-8008-420.82-20 242-8009-420.82-10 242-8009-420.82-20 242-8011-420.82-10 Special School Anderson Creek Dunn Emergency Svcs Benhaven Fire Black River Fire Boone Trail Buies Creek Cypress Pointe Duke (Erwin) Fire Flat Branch Fire Coats Grove Fire N Harnett Fire Spout Springs West Area Fire Crains Creek Benson/Banner Fire DMV Receipts DMV Receipts DMV Receipts DMV Receipts DMV Receipts DMV Receipts DMV Receipts DMV Receipts DMV Receipts DMV Receipts DMV Receipts DMV Receipts DMV Receipts DMV Receipts DMV Receipts DMV Receipts Godwin/Falcon DMV Receipts Summerville Bunnievel DMV Receipts Flatwoods (Lill) DMV Receipts Current Year Taxes Special School Anderson Creek Dunn Em Services (Averasboro Fire) Benhaven Fire Black River Fire Boone Trail Buies Creek Cypress Point Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax 1,529,033 decrease 1,529,033 increase 120,000 decrease 120,000 increase 50,000 increase 50,000 increase 50,000 increase 25,000 increase 30,000 increase 50,000 increase 50,000 increase 15,000 increase 20,000 increase 50,000 increase 50,000 increase 50,000 increase 75,000 increase 10,000 increase 25,000 increase 15,000 increase 10,000 increase 50,000 increase 15,000 increase 690,000 increase 50,000 increase 20,000 increase 50,000 increase 25,000 increase 100,000 increase 25,000 increase 100,000 increase 50,000 increase 120,000 increase 20,000 increase 100,000 increase 12,000 increase 100,000 increase 2,500 increase 30,000 increase April 7, 2014, Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 3 of 6 319 Special Districts Fund continued Code 242-8011-420.82-20 242-8013-420.82-10 Duke (Erwin) Fire 242-8013-420.82-20 242-8014-420.82-10 Flat Branch Fire 242-8014-420.82-20 242-8016-420.82-10 Coats Grove Fire 242-8016-420.82-20 242-8017-420.82-10 N Harnett Fire 242-8017-420.82-20 242-8019-420.82-10 Spout Springs 242-8019-420.82-20 242-8021-420.82-10 West Area Fire 242-8021-420.82-20 242-8022-420.82-10 Crains Creek 242-8022-420.82-20 242-8024-420.82-10 Benson/Banner Fire 242-8024-420.82-20 242-8025-420.82-10 Godwin/Falcon 242-8025-420.82-20 242-8033-420.82-10 Summerville Bunnlevel 242-8033-420.82-20 242-8034-420.82-10 Flatwoods (Lill) 242-8034-420.82-20 242-0000-311.10-00 Current Year Taxes 242-0000-311.20-00 Prior Year Taxes Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent Current Tax Delinquent 2,500 increase 50,000 increase 5,000 increase 100,000 increase 10,000 increase 75,000 increase 10,000 increase 140,000 increase 5,000 increase 500,000 increase 5,000 increase 15,000 increase 2,000 increase 25,000 increase 2,500 increase 25,000 increase 1,000 increase 5,000 increase 1,000 increase 125,000 increase 5,000 increase 50,000 increase 10,000 increase 1,760,000 increase 213,500 increase 3. Tax refunds, rebates and release (Attachment 1) 4. Senior Staff Attorney, on behalf of the Harnett County Department of Public Health, requested approval of five year contract to subscribe, install, and support Patagonia Patient Software for the Harnett County Department of Public Health for a total cost of $190,307. This software and service agreement will provide a software solution for patient management, electronic billing, and electronic health records. Electronic health records (EHRs) should improve medical practice management by improved care coordination, increasing practice efficiencies, and cost savings. 5. General Services Director requested approval of a Supplemental Agreement to the FY2014 Transportation Program 14 -CT -040 grant agreement. NC DOT/PTD initiated the supplemental to cover additional capital project funding as a result of increased costs of State vehicle contract purchases. Contract increased by $6,813 with a $632 increase in county match met with FY14 budget. 6. Resolution Requiring the Harnett County Board of Education to Supply Monthly Financial Statements to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners (Attachment 2) April 7, 2014, Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 4 of 6 7. Resolution to Oppose the Elimination of the 440th Airlift Wing at Fort Bragg, North Carolina (Attachment 3) 8. Public Utilities Director requested award of contract to supply an 800KW stand-alone generator for the Hwy 27 booster pump station to Biting Electric, Inc. in the amount of $165,350. Two other bids were received on March 21, 2014, including one from Sure - Gen Operations, LLC for $104,101.33 but this bid did not meet the required bid specifications. The funds for this purchase were approved as part of the capital outlay for HCDPU in the FY 2013-14 budget. (Attachment 4) 9. Emergency Services Director requested authorization to receive funds from WakeMed CAPRAC (Capital Regional Advisory Committee) which will be awarded Carry -Over Funding in the amount of $7,000 by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services to administer to the Harnett County SMAT III program to purchase new Power Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs). Chairman Miller opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. - Peggy McDougald of Bunn Level requested waiver of fee for the use of the commons area meeting room at the Harnett County Governmental Complex Building on April 26, 2014, by the Harnett Betterment Society. Ms. McDougald shared information about the Harnett Betterment Society which she said is a nonprofit. Commissioner Burgin moved to approve the appointments listed below. Vice Chaiiman House seconded the motion which passed unanimously. SOUTHEASTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Nick Dula (nominated by Commissioner Burgin) was appointed to serve on this Commission for a term of 4 years expiring 4/30/2018. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD Darwin Springfield (nominated by Commissioner Burgin) was appointed to serve on this Board with tel in expiring 12/31/2014. FAYETTEVILLE AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (FAMPO) Transportation Advisory Committee Gordon Springle (nominated by Commissioner Burgin) was appointed to serve on this Committee. Mr. Burns presented the following reports: - Total Unpaid 2013-2014 Property Taxes - Unpaid Solid Waste accounts — Aging Report April 7, 2014, Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 5 of 6 Mr. Burns noted he would distribute an updated Top 200 Owing Report of Delinquent Taxes to commissioners. Mr. Burns announced Attorney Billy Godwin would attend the upcoming April 29th special session to discuss the process for taxes owed. Mr. Burns also noted the School Construction Committee would meet sometime the following week. Lastly, Mr. Burns invited commissioners to attend the Research Triangle Regional Partnership State of the Region scheduled for the morning of May 22nd at the Sheraton Imperial in Durham. Mr. Burns said the County would reserve a table at the event and would extend an invitation for HFTC to join them if seats were available. Commissioner Miller asked about the progress of solid waste collections. Mr. Burns said we have collected some and we may have to pursue judgments on others. Chairman Miller called for any new business. Commissioner Hill asked about any progress regarding health insurance noting people are still complaining. Mr. Burns reported the bids are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 14, 2014. Vice Chairman House moved that the Board go into closed session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other business in Harnett County. This motion was made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(4)(3). Commissioner Springle seconded the motion which passes unanimously. Commissioner Springle moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner House seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner House moved to amend his motion that the Board go into closed session to include: (2) to consult with the County's legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of certain claims by the County. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion which passes unanimously. Commissioner House moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:51 am. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Z. =0 Joe Mi er, Chairman et Regi . Wheeler, Clerk April 7, 2014, Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 6 of 6 ATTACHMENT 1 rmpprovedhythe Harnett 74.1\ oNnty Board of Commissionefx Date : 04/07/2014 TO HARNETT COUNTV BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RE: CONSIDERATION OF REFUND FOR TAXESINTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES TekPaYer- "- 1 BARNES, BRUCE SHELTON 2 BARNES, BRUCE SHELTON 3 BARNES, BRUCE SHELTON 4 CaM|usn|.LEE A 5 CURRIN, NELSON DURANE 6 CURRIN, NELSON DURANE 7 CURn/N.NELSON DURANE 8 CURRIN, NELSON DURANE 9 CURRIN, NELSON DURANE 10 FALGIANO, FRED ARTHUR 11 GONZALEZ, MICHAEL ANGELO GONZALEZ, FRANCA E 12 GREGORY, JAMES TRAVS GREGORY, MARGARET MICHELLE 13 *0LMsGGOmYA C/O HOLMES POULTRY FARM 14 LsUTEJARUDONATHAN1AL 15 NtCHOLS, HEATHER NICOLE 0001687775- 2013- 2009- 000000 000 1886888- 2013-2011'000000 0001886888- 2013- 2012- 000000 0002107251- 2013- 2013- 000000 0000013330- 2009- 2009- 000000 0000013330- 2010- 2010- 000000 0000013330'2011-2011-000000 0000013330- 2012- 2012- 000000 0000013330- 2013- 2013- 000000 0002089616- 2013- 2013- 000000 0002078087- 2012- 2012- 000000 0000020921- 2013- 2013- 000000 0001376783- 2012- 2012- 000000 000211000*'2013'2013'000000 0002008188- 2012- 2012- 000000 City() 34.69 37.41 Refund County 2.72 City() 31.07 County 2.12 City() 26.99 County 1.57 City 0.00 County 144.88 City 0.00 County 45.00 City 0.00 County 45.00 City 0.00 County 50.00 City 0.00 County 70.00 City 0.00 County 70.00 City 0.00 County 139.05 City 0.00 County 109.23 City 0.00 County 50.88 City 0.00 County 308.45 City 0.00 County 204.10 City 0.00 County 93.55 33.19 Refund 28.56 Refund 144.98 Refund 45.00 Refund 45.00 Refund 50.00 Refund 70.00 Refund 70.00 Refund 139.03 Refund 109.23 Refund 56.88 Refund 308.45 Refund 204.10 Refund 93.55 Refund situs Correction Situs Correction Situs Correction Military Exemption Double -Billed Double -Billed Double -Billed Double -Billed Military Exemption Military Exemption Value Decrease Value Decrease Military Military Exemption 16 STULTZ, JOSHUA DEREK 341 PEACHTREE LN 17 TLAZALO, LILLANA I TRADERS BLUFF MHP 18 TLAZALO, LILLANA I TRADERS BLUFF MHP 19 TLAZALO, LILLANA I TRADERS BLUFF MHP 20 TLAZALO, LILLANA I TRADERS BLUFF MHP 21 TLAZALO, LILLANA 1 TRADERS BLUFF MHP 22 TOYOTA LEASE TRUST 23 WHITTY, WALTON BRADFORD 24 WHITTY, WALTON BRADFORD S. KEITH FAULKNER Revenue Administrator CC: S. KEITH FAULKNER 0001881353-2011-2011-000000 0001284233- 2009- 2009- 000000 0001284233- 2010- 2010- 000000 0001284233- 2011- 2011- 000000 0001284233- 2012- 2012- 000000 0001284233- 2013- 2013- 000000 0002107698- 2013- 2012- 000000 0001148566-2012-2012-000000 0001148566- 2013- 2013- 000000 City 0.00 County 59.47 City 0.00 County 21.85 City 0.00 County 19.84 City 0.00 County 16.74 City 0.00 County 17.48 City 0.00 County 14.34 City 0.00 County 368.99 City 0.00 County 6.46 City 0.00 County 6.29 City Total County Total Total to be Refunded 59.47 Refund 21.85 Refund 19.84 Refund 16.74 Refund 17.48 Refund 14.34 Refund 368.99 Refund 6.46 Refund 6.29 Refund 92.75 1,874.09 1,966.84 Military Exemption Value Decrease Value Decrease Value Decrease Value Decrease Value Decrease Double -Billed Value Decrease Value Decrease ATTACHMENT 2 Harnett COUNTY www.harnett.org Resolution Requiring the Harnett County Board of Education to Supply Monthly Financial Statements to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners Whereas; the Harnett County Board of Commissioners is the policy-making arm of the County government. Whereas; the Harnett County Board of Commissioners has made a commitment to the public to be open and transparent in all financial transactions, Whereas; the Harnett County Board of Commissioners requires that all County related financial information be posted online, Whereas; the Harnett County Board of Commissioners requires agencies that receive funding from the County to provide current financial data to the Board of Commissioners. Whereas; the Harnett County Board of Education receives annual funding from the Board of Commissioners. The share this current fiscal year is in excess of twenty million ($20,000,000) dollars. Therefore be it resolved, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hereto forward require the Harnett County Board of Education, to provide monthly financial information to the Board of Commissioners, including all available fund balances. Therefore be it further resolved, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners will require the prior month's financials to be included in the packet of materials for the Commissioners second regularly scheduled meeting of the month. Adopted this 7th day of April 2014. HARNETT CO TY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Joe Miller, Chaiuuan s, o b� Gary H use, Vice Chairman strong roots • new growth ATTACHMENT 3 Harnett COUNTY www.harnett.org RESOLUTION BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO OPPOSE THE ELIMINATION OF THE 440TH AIRLIFT WING AT FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA THAT WHEREAS, Fort Bragg is home to the nation's rapid deployment capability with more than 57,000 military personnel; and WHEREAS, Airborne and Special Operating Forces train and prepare for no -notice aerial delivered deployment in support of homeland and global missions; and WHEREAS, the Air Force 440th Airlift Wing, stationed at Fort Bragg, provides resident capability to operate the rapid deployment airfield and facilitate deployment training; and WHEREAS, Harnett County has long had a close relationship with Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield and its operations, which provide an invaluable asset to the county and its residents; and WHEREAS, the Air Force's 2015 budget proposal submitted in early March calls for the decommission of the 440th Airlift Wing, and the removal of the C -130H aircraft from Fort Bragg; and WHEREAS, the 440th is a critical component in the high level training and timely deployment of our Airborne and Special Operations, providing approximately 23 percent of the training missions for paratroopers at Fort Bragg; and WHEREAS, the placement of the C -130H at Fort Bragg has proven to be a critical asset to mission essential parameters of rapid response, global reach of the forces, and critical training of the forces; and WHEREAS, the C -130J has been brought into service as a newer and faster model of the C -130H, but none have been delivered at Fort Bragg, and plans to do so were delayed; and WHEREAS, the C -130H aircraft would be distributed to other reserve units around the country; and WHEREAS, with those delays and the redistribution of the C -130H, the 440th's future mission readiness will be diminished, as the Air Force would no longer have aircraft at Fort Bragg; and WHEREAS, the deactivation of the 440th and the loss of the C -130H could impact some 1,600 jobs in our community and remove some $77.8 million from our local economy; and WHEREAS, many of those employed by the 440th live in Harnett County and patronize Harnett County businesses; and strong roots ® new growth WHEREAS, millions of dollars have been spent to prepare Fort Bragg to receive the C - 130J including the addition of hangars, upgrades to Blue Ramp and the Pope runway and construction of a facility to hold a C -130J simulator; and WHEREAS, there is limited cost savings by this move and a significant Loss of habitual training and readiness capability. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners: 1 Strongly opposes the elimination of the 440th Airlift Wing and the removal of the C - 130H aircraft from Fort Bragg. 2. Requests the Air Force's budget be modified to protect the mission -critical impact of the 440th 3. Directs that a copy of this resolution be sent to Harnett County's State and Federal representatives along with the county's municipal boards, as well as the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, Fayetteville City Council and Spring Lake Board of Aide' men. Adopted this 7th day of April 2014. HARNETT CO 1►Y BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Joe Miller, Chairman G House, Vice Chairman eat ce B. Hill Jim www.harnett.arg \ 1111111 U 1\\\\ C. Go ATTACHMENT 4 PUBLIC UTILITIES GENERATOR BID TAB SHEET VENDOR BID Sanford Electrical Contractors Inc. $200,140.34 Bitting Electric, Inc. $165,350.00 Sure -Gen Operations, LLC $104,101.33