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Home My WebLink About112116mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting November 21, 2016 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, November 21, 2016, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Jim Burgin, Chairman Gordon Springle, Vice Chairman Abe Elmore, Commissioner Barbara McKoy, Commissioner Member absent: Joe Miller, Commissioner Staff present: 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 7:00 pm. Vice Chairman Springle led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. Chairman Burgin called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Mrs. Stewart requested the addition of the Proclamation for National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Vice Chairman Springle moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion which passed 4 - 0. Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the following items listed on the consent agenda. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion which passed 4 - 0. 1. Minutes: November 7, 2016 Regular Meeting 2. Budget Amendments: 151 Wings Over Harnett Code 212-6500-406.60-33 Materials & Supplies 212-0000-322.65-01 Permits & Fees 212-0000-353.65-01 Contributions Wings over Harnett 159 Transportation Code 110-4650-410.32-70 Capital Assistance TDP 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,550 increase 460 increase 1,090 increase 3,000 increase 3,000 increase November 21, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 1 of 6 166 Sheriff Department Code 110-5100-420.11-00 Salaries & Wages 110-5100-420.30-04 Professional Services 167 Health Department Code 110-7600-441.11-00 Salaries 110-7600-440.30-04 Professional Services 169 Library Department Code 110-8199-450.36-21 Averasboro Restoration 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance 170 Facilities Maintenance Code 110-4700-410.43-15 Operating Repair & Maintenance 110-00-399.00-0 Fund Balance appropriated 3. Tax rebates, refunds and releases (Attachment 1) 9,500 decrease 9,500 increase 25,000 decrease 25,000 increase 35,000 increase 35,000 increase 60,000 increase 60,000 increase 4. Tax Administrator requested approval of barring off 2006 taxes that can no longer be force collected. The amount of County taxes to be barred off on real and personal property is $19,800.87 and motor vehicles is $58,783.45. 5. Harnett County Public Library requested approval of the recently updated Library Service Policy and Procedures Manual. These documents were amended to reflect current practices, modern technologies and a change in the library's Saturday work schedule in relation to Monday holidays. 6. Harnett County I.T. Department requested approval to purchase a full over the air automated voice dispatch system, from Locution Systems, Inc., for the 911 Communication Center. The system has a one-time cost of $225,565 and a yearly maintenance cost of $21,289. This is a 911 eligible expense and will be paid out of the Emergency Telephone System Budget (Fund 240). 7. Harnett County Public Utilities requested approval of the WHIP Transmission Line Project Ordinance in the amount of $1,215,650. This project consists of the construction of approximately 7,320 linear feet of 16 -inch ductile iron water transmission line on Hwy 87. It will provide the needed water capacity for the construction and operation of the new Benhaven Elementary School located in the Western Harnett Industrial Park (WHIP). This project will be funded solely by HCDPU reserves. 8. Harnett County Public Utilities requested approval of an engineering consulting agreement with McGill Associates PA out of Pinehurst, NC in the amount of $150,300 to design and provide construction administration services for the WHIP Transmission Line Proj ect. November 21, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 2 of 6 9. Harnett County Emergency Services requested approval of the addition of twelve EMS positions (six EMT -Paramedics [PSN 84, grade 58]; six EMT -Basics [PSN 489, Grade 51]). These positions will become effective January 1, 2017. 10. Administration requested approval of proposed amendments to Article 1, Section 3. Definitions of the Harnett County Personnel Ordinance. 11. Resolution Honoring Commissioner James A. Burgin for his Service on the Harnett County Board of Commissioners (Attachment 2) 12. Proclamation - National Hospice and Palliative Care Month - November 2016 Representative David Lewis presented Chairman Burgin with the Order of Long Leaf Pine. Mayors Lewis Weatherspoon, Oscar Harris and Walter Weeks, on behalf of the Harnett County Mayor's Association, presented Chairman Burgin with a proclamation. Vice Chairman Springle presented Chairman Burgin with a resolution from the Board of Commissioners and Mrs. Stewart presented Chairman Burgin with a Harnett County plaque. Chairman Burgin addressed the group. Chairman Burgin presented Chad Walker with Transitions LifeCare the Proclamation — National Hospice and Palliative Care Month — November 2016. Mr. Walker addressed the group. Chairman Burgin opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. - Cris Nystrom of 391 Center Lane in Bunnlevel talked about an at -risk student. Mr. Nystrom also said not enough is being done by our state representatives to facilitate infrastructure and development. Last he talked about the need for four lane roads within the county. Jerry Rivas of 264 Twin Ponds Road in Sanford thanked the county for recently handling some issues in the Carolina Hills neighborhood. Mr. Rivas also asked how high have the legal bills now gotten in District Attorney Vernon Stewart's defense. Chairman Burgin responded he believed the information was available on-line but it is $150,000 and going. Commissioners acknowledged the Tax Department for having such a low amount of write-offs from 2006. Vice Chairman Springle moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Kara M. Mason (nominated by Vice Chairman Springle) was appointed to serve on this committee for a term of one year ending January 1, 2018. November 21, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 3 of 6 AIRPORT COMMITTEE Rhett Raynor (nominated by Vice Chairman Springle) was granted a waiver of term limits and was reappointed to serve on this committee as an at -large member for a term of four years ending December 31, 2020. HARNETT COUNTY COUNCIL FOR WOMEN Kami Jackson and Jodi Hodges (nominated by Vice Chairman Springle) were appointed to serve on this council for a term of three years ending January 1, 2020. HARNETT COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Margaret House (nominated by Vice Chairman Springle) was reappointed to serve on this board as the Town of Coats representative for a term of three years ending November 30, 2019. HARNETT COUNTY PUBLIC FACILITIES CORP. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joseph Jeffries and Paula K. Stewart (nominated by Vice Chairman Springle) were reappointed to serve on this Board for a term of one year ending December 31, 2017 and November 30, 2017. Harnett County Public Utilities Director Steve Ward requested approval of a contract in which the District allows South River Electric Membership Corporation the authority to construct a radio antenna on the West Central Water & Sewer District's elevated water storage tank located in the Seminole are of Harnett County. Mr. Ward said in return for this authorization, the EMC will allow the District to use a permanent generator which it will install on site. Mr. Ward said this saves us money. The Board reconvened as the governing body of the West Central Water & Sewer District. Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the request as presented. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion which passed 4 — 0. The Board reconvened as the Harnett County Board of Commissioner. Harnett County Manager of Planning Services Jay Sikes petitioned the Board for a public hearing regarding proposed zoning change: Case # RZ-16-399 Landowner/Applicant: Brenda & CH Johnson; approximately 3.1 acres (out of 26.1 total), Pin #0610-88-4059; From RA -20R to Commercial; on Hwy 421 in Upper Little River Township. Mr. Sikes noted the Harnett County Planning Board, on November 7, 2016, voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of application based on compatibility to the Land Use Plan and the existing Commercial zoning in the area. Small Scale Zoning was considered and approved as well. Mr. Sikes responded there was no opposition to the request. Mr. Sikes stated staff's 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 requested zoning change to November 21, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 4 of 6 Commercial will not have a negative impact on the surrounding properties or the community as it is similar in nature to existing zoning districts in the area. The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use Classification. REASONING: The requested zoning is compatible with the existing Land Use classification of a Rural Center development node. Rural Center development nodes are "small scale commercial centers". These areas can be suburban in nature and contain smaller, nonresidential uses. The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare. REASONING: The requested rezoning to Commercial, whose intent is to promote the development of business and institutional uses, would enhance or maintain the public health, safety, and general welfare due to the neighboring Commercial zoned parcels. This request is for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should be evaluated for reasonableness. REASONING: Even though there is compatibility with the Land Use Plan, this request should be evaluated for a small scale rezoning since the 3 acres are not contiguous to another commercial zoned parcel. Suggested Statement -of -Consistency: Staff concludes that the requested rezoning to Commercial is compatible with Harnett County regulatory documents and would not have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community because of the existing commercially zoned properties in the area. Therefore, these existing uses and any proposed Commercial uses lead to compliance with the adopted Land Use Plan. 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 rezoning as presented. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion which passed 4-0. Tax Administrator Keith Faulkner petitioned the Board for a public hearing on the proposed Schedules, Standards, and Rules to be used in the 2017 Revaluation of real property in Harnett County. Chairman Burgin called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for comments from the public. Jerry Rivas of 264 Twin Ponds Road said wages are depressed in Harnett County. He said every few years we see property taxes go up and up and services are either stagnant or are less. Seeing no one else move, Chairman Burgin closed the public hearing. Mrs. Stewart presented the following reports: - Development Services Report — October 2016 - Interdepartmental Budget Amendments Mrs. Stewart noted, from the most recent report, that it looks like we are only going to lose 1% of our budget so the budget impact will be minimal. November 21, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 5 of 6 There was no new business. Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purpose: (1) Consultation 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 case: Key Construction, Inc. et. als. vs Harnett County et. als. U.S. District Court, Eastern District of N.C., Western Division, File No. 5:16 -CV -00025. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3). Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion which passed 4-0. Commissioner Elmore moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion which passed 4 — 0. Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 pm. Vice Chairman Springle seconded the motion which passed 4 — 0. The meeting was followed by a reception for Chairman Burgin. ret Regi r Wheeler, Clerk November 21, 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 6 of 6 ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 1 a Wsa i, o a 2 m m m m m m m? D. t01 io 1' is ' o a: a, $ 8 8 8$ 8 8 E c• d o S 5:;,. a .1 0 v 00 ko tD`v .-4 .-+ 80 0 ,-t 000•.. 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"Jim" Burgin was elected to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners in 2008, and was re-elected in 2012, serving two consecutive terms for a total of eight years of service; that during his term in office, Jim was selected by his fellow Commissioners to serve as Chairman; and WHEREAS, during his tenure as County Commissioner, Jim has presided over a period of tremendous growth in population and development within the County. This rapid growth has presented Harnett County and its governing body with unique opportunities and challenges including providing adequate local government services, developing sufficient infrastructure, and creating education and recreational opportunities for our citizens, all while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Jim has played a significant role in numerous achievements within Harnett County, including: • Expansion of health care options for Harnett County's residents through the construction and opening of Harnett Health Central Harnett Hospital and the Central Carolina Community College Health Sciences Center in the Brightwater Science and Technology Campus, along with partnerships with Good Hope Hospital and Sandhills Center to expand mental health services within the county • Construction of numerous new schools and school improvement projects within the County • Expansion of the largest rural water and sewer utility system in North Carolina • Collaboration with Campbell University during a period of vast expansion for the institution, which has resulted in the addition of the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine and the Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing, as well as the inception of a School of Engineering and numerous infrastructure improvements that have brought additional jobs, tax value and prestige to Harnett County • Completion and implementation of the Harnett County Growth Plan, consisting of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan • Numerous economic development projects within the County, most notably the construction and opening of the 1.5 million -square -foot Rooms To Go regional distribution center and retail store along Interstate 95 WHEREAS, during his years of public service, Jim has kept a watchful eye over the county's finances, supporting balanced and responsible fiscal policies. He has been a champion for progress in Harnett County and has led the Harnett County Board of Commissioners through a period of collaborative leadership; and WHEREAS, Jim's passion for Harnett County, his concern for the wellbeing of the county's employees and his commitment to improving the lives of all of Harnett County's residents have earned him the honor, respect and esteem of his fellow citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby express its sincere appreciation in honoring Jim for his dedicated and outstanding service, and for his many contributions for the betterment of Harnett County; the Board further extends to Jim, his wife, Ann, and their family its best wishes for good health and success in their future endeavors. Duly adopted this the 21st day of November, 2016. Harnett Count Board of Commissioners Gordon Springle, rman Abe Elmore