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Home My WebLink About071717mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting July 17, 2017 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 17, 2017, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Staff present: Gordon Springle, Chairman Joe Miller, Vice Chairman Barbara McKoy, Commissioner Howard Penny, Commissioner Abe Elmore, Commissioner Joseph Jeffries, County Manager Paula Stewart, Deputy County Manager Dwight Snow, County Attorney Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk Chairman Springle called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Commissioner Elmore led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. Chairman Springle called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Mr. Jeffries requested the addition of the Harnett County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council's request for permission to submit Program Agreements from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety JCPC. Commissioner McKoy moved to add the item to the agenda for consideration. Vice Chairman Miller seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Penny seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the following items listed on the consent agenda. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 1. Minutes: June 19, 2017 Regular Meeting 2. Budget Amendments: 1 JCPC Programs Code 110-5899-420.32-64 110-5899-420.32-25 110-5899-420.36-26 110-5898-420.60-33 110-0000-334.41-08 110-0000-331.41-08 110-0000-334.58-06 Healthy Choices Psychological Services Positive Action Mindfulness JCPC Admin Materials/Supplies Healthy Choices Psychological Services Positive Action 11,756 decrease 6,000 decrease 26,000 increase 3 decrease 11,756 decrease 6,000 decrease 26,000 increase July 17, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 1 of 4 1 JCPC Programs continued Code 110-0000-331.79-01 JCPC Admin 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance appropriated 3 Cooperative Extension Code 110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 110-7300-465.11-04 NCCES Labor Distribution 110-7300-465.11-12 NCCES Labor Benefits 4 Administration Department Code 110-4100-410.60-33 Materials & Supplies 110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency 3. Tax rebates, refunds and releases (Attachment 1) 5,037 increase 5,040 decrease 20,179 increase 14,210 increase 5,969 increase 3,279 increase 3,279 decrease 4. Campbell Stadium Sidewalk Capital Project Ordinance in the amount of $200,000. 5. Human Resources requested approval of the 2018 and 2019 Holiday Schedule for Harnett County. 6. Harnett County Cooperative Extension requested approval for Harnett County to reimburse North Carolina A&T State University 50% of the EFNEP position's salary and benefits for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018. Harnett County Cooperative Extension also requests approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina Cooperative Extension Program/North Carolina A&T State University and Harnett County regarding this position. Chairman Springle 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 addressed the group. He also thanked commissioners for funding the EFNEP position. Brian Berkebile of 56 Hilltop Lane in Sanford talked about dog attacks in his neighborhood. He said Harnett County Animal Control lacks the authority to confiscate animals deemed conducive or a threat if the animals are not on the property at that time. Adrienae Bell of 1054 Shawtown Road in Lillington said she was concerned about the tall grass at the old Shawtown School and asked that it be cut. Penny Christman of Carolina Seasons asked about having a Boy Scout troop attend an upcoming board meeting. She also suggested additional changes she would like to see at her local convenient center. The following citizens voiced their concerns regarding Harnett County Animal Services as well as suggested changes they would like to see at the shelter: Christine Leone of 1306 Rawlins Mill Road in Holly Springs. Mrs. Leone also distributed information to the Board. Megan Fritsch of 925 Linden Ridge Drive in Holly Springs Rachel Ray of 783 Lakewoods Drive in Cameron July 17, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 2 of 4 Betty Harmon of 118 Benton Place Drive in Angier Jennifer Marriner of 1161 Live Oak Road in Coats. Mrs. Marriner also presented commissioners with a petition calling for changes at the shelter. Dr. LaVonda Fowler of 1000 West Harnett Street in Dunn Bryan Davis of 2149 Joel Johnson Road in Lillington Susan Shaddock of 114 South Cary Street in Coats Melinda Tyer of 132 Barclay Drive in Angier There were no appointments. Vice Chairman Miller listed current vacancies. Ernie Pearson, Nexsen Pruet, presented the updated Harnett County Economic Development Incentive Guidelines (EDIG). Mr. Pearson reviewed the guideline principles, EDIG program parameters, minimum project qualifications, exclusionary factors, use of grant funds, procedure for grant consideration, and conclusion. Vice Chairman Miller said the County has acquired a lot of land and sought Mr. Pearson's opinion regarding land vs incentives. Mr. Pearson responded companies want to see a certified site and urged the County to think about shell buildings. He said once you have a company here and negotiating; a great incentive is reduced cost of land or concessionary leases on shell buildings. Commissioner Elmore moved to adopt the Economic Development Incentive Guidelines as presented. Vice Chairman Miller seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mrs. Stewart presented Harnett County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council's request for permission to submit Program Agreements from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety JCPC for the following programs: Harnett County Restitution Program 10% local cash match required 4-H Teen Court and At -Risk Youth Development (no match required) Positive Action with Mindfulness 10% local match required ReEntry Psychological Services - pass thru ReEntry Healthy Choices — pass thru - JCPC ADMIN (no match required) Mrs. Stewart noted Harnett County's match would actually be 12% even though the minimum requirement is 10%. Commissioner McKoy moved to approve the request. Vice Chairman Miller seconded the request that passed unanimously. Superintendent Aaron Fleming presented the Harnett County Board of Education's request for approval of a capital purchase of eight (8) modular units for $84,000. Deputy Superintendent Brooks Matthews was also present. Mr. Fleming stated it would cost approximately $40,000 to return the eight units to ModSpace. He said also noted it will cost $3,000 to relocate each unit to schools that need them. Mr. Fleming said he believes this will help with K-3 class size reduction. Harnett County Schools are currently paying around $2,000 a month to lease the units. Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the Board of Education's capital purchase of eight modular units for $84,000. Commissioner Penny seconded the motion that passed unanimously. July 17, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 3 of 4 Mr. Jeffries presented the following reports: Tax Administrator's sworn report showing a list of unpaid taxes, as of June 30, 2017, constituting liens on real property ($269,682.27), a list of unpaid taxes on personal property not constituting liens on real property ($68,885.49) and make settlement for the 2016 taxes ($56,445,651.85). - Harnett County Veteran Services Activities Reporting — June 2017 - Harnett County Financial Summary Report — May 2017 Harnett County Sales Tax Analysis by Article — March 2017 - Harnett County Public Health Activities Summary — June 2017 Harnett County DSS Monthly Report - May 2017 Interdepartmental Budget Amendments There was no new business. Vice Chairman Miller moved that the Board go into closed session to instruct the County staff concerning the position to be taken by the County in negotiating a possible contract for the acquisition of real property. This motion is made pursuant to N. C. General Statute Section 143- 318.11(a)(5). Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Commissioner Penny moved that the Board come out of closed session. Vice Chairman Miller seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 pm. Commissioner Penny seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. n Sprin: rm. 1 ^ �' fi. g. et Regina eeler, Clerk July 17, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 4 of 4 Agenda Item O3 .Y To a u c 2 is rr O �f IS N P fr 0, r 44 c r i; Qi w moi. d f0 v kl oc eV i �! E x E e Z., j s_ U O Z x3. r: H at I .-t O O cn O O +, y • t \ U CO , ea 0 N - 4) C Ql O" O E E U 60 u 'm° trt oI-6 CC da MCNEILL, DONNIE LEE COATS, KATRINA WILCOX 0002112803-2016-2016-0000-00 0002084766-2012-2012-0000-00 Attachment 1 S. Keith Faulkner Tax Administrator