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Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 5, 2017
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 5,
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
Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Howard Penny, Commissioner
Joseph Jeffries, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Springle called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. A moment of silence was held in
memory of Tom Steves. Commissioner McKoy led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Springle called for additions or deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner
Elmore moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the following items listed on the consent agenda. Vice
Chairman Miller seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
1. Minutes:
August 21, 2017 Regular Meeting
2. Budget Amendments:
55 Health Department
Code 110-7600-441.11-00
110-7600-441.58-01
110-7600-441.58-21
110-7600-441.60-33
110-0000-331.76-01
57 Cooperative Extension
Code 110-7398-465.36-24
110-0000-399.00-00
110-0000-344.12-00
Salaries & Wages
Training
Travel Contract
Materials & Supplies
WIC
Materials & Supplies Ag Ventures
Fund Balance appropriated
Revenue Agriculture Programs
1,000 increase
162 increase
200 increase
300 increase
1,552 increase
1,500 increase
1,000 increase
500 increase
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56 Health Department
Code 110-7600-441.11-00
110-7600-441.41-11
110-7600-441.60-33
110-7600-441.60-46
110-7600-441.60-47
110-0000-331.76-01
Salaries
Telephone & postage
materials & supplies
medical supplies
food & provisions
WIC
58 Sheriff Department
Code 110-5100-420.58-01 Sheriff Training & Meetings
110-0000-354.11-00 Restitution
59 Transportation
Code 110-4650-410.32-70 Capital Assistance TDP
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency
110-0000-334.55-03 NC Transportation Capital
60 Transportation
Code 110-4650-410.43-21
110-4650-410.60-31
110-4650-410.60-33
110-0000-334.55-02
110-0000-334.55-05
110-0000-334.77-04
Operating Repair & Maintenance Auto
Operating Gas
Materials & Supplies
Transportation EDTAP
RGP Transportation
Human Services Work First
62 Information Technology Fund
Code 909-9809-410.44-21 Building Equipment and Rent
909-0000-353.98-11 Department Changes
63 Health Department
Code 110-7600-441.33-45 Contracts
110-0000-334.76-12 STD Prevention
65 Administration
Code 110-4402-410.60-33 Materials & Supplies
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency
67 Library
Code 110-8100-450.60-28 Computer Software
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency
68 Education
Code 110-8600-480.31-12 BOE Capital Outlay
110-8600-480.31-12 BOE Capital Outlay
110-00-389.43-26 Sales Tax Expansion Education
3,559 increase
1,200 increase
1,197 increase
1,732 increase
100 increase
7,788 increase
692 increase
692 increase
91,016 decrease
9,101 increase
81,915 decrease
7,875 increase
7,876 increase
7,875 increase
10,882 increase
14,318 increase
1,574 decrease
900,000 increase
900,000 increase
592 increase
592 increase
10,000 increase
10,000 decrease
10,000 increase
10,000 decrease
73,520 increase
42,389 increase
115,909 increase
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3. Resolutions to add roads to state system (Attachment 1 & 2)
4. Resolution To Accept Legislative Contingency Funds for the Purpose of Infrastructure
Projects in the County (Attachment 3)
5. Harnett County Engineer requested approval of the Capital Project Ordinance for the
Government Complex South and DSS Renovations totaling $1,755,000. This ordinance
does not include funds for the construction phase of the project.
6. Harnett County Library requested approval to apply for annual state aid for $166,317
from NCDCR, the State Library. The State Library allocates a certain amount of funds
each year for the local libraries intended to promote, aid and equalize public library
services in North Carolina. There is no match required.
7. Harnett County Economic Development requested approval of corrections/changes to the
Harnett County Economic Development Council Bylaws.
8. Harnett County Sheriff's Office requested approval of an amendment to the Detention
Center Health Plan. The amendment contains a revised policy on the booking procedures
for new inmates. The purpose of the policy is to evaluate persons who have been
lawfully arrested or lawfully detained by local, state, or federal law authorities, or who
have been committed to the facility by court order. The evaluation will determine the
type of supervision the inmate will receive at the Detention Center.
Chairman Springle opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3
minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes.
- Jerry Rivas of 362 Twin Ponds Road in Sanford talked about the late Tom Steves.
- Lauren Hinton addressed the Board regarding a private property matter on Nutgrass Road.
Attorney Snow clarified that the Board of Commissioners have no authority on the matter
and suggested she may want to contact a civil attorney experienced in real estate matters.
Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner Elmore
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Harnett County Library Board of Trustees
Gloria Gulledge was appointed to serve as the City of Dunn's representative on this board
for a term of 10 months expiring June 30, 2018.
Jury Commission
Edith Cox was reappointed to serve on this commission for a term of two years expiring
June 30, 2019.
Staff briefly reviewed the new appointing process in House Bill 248 for the Adult Care
Home Community Advisory Committee and the Nursing Home Community Advisory
Committee.
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Valerie Gilchrist, JCI Senior Manager, gave a brief presentation about services provided by JCI.
JCI is an entrepreneurial, private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to empowering people with
disabilities or disadvantages to succeed through training and employment. Mrs. Gilchrist said
they are currently serving 123 individuals through various programs. She also noted Sandhills
Center funds two of their programs.
Mr. Jeffries presented the following:
- Sandhills Center Quarterly Fiscal Report — June 30, 2017
- Harnett County Financial Summary Report — July, 2017
- Sales Tax Analysis by Article — May 2017
Mr. Jeffries noted the County had received a letter from the NC Office of Emergency Medical
Services of the NC Department of Health and Human Services seeking specific concerns
regarding any aspect of the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center's trauma program or related
delivery of care as they consider Cape Fear's application for renewal designation as a Level III
trauma center.
Mr. Jeffries also sought direction from the Board regarding their upcoming September 12th work
session. It was the consensus of the Board to invite the Board of Education to attend their
September 26, 2017 work session to present their master plan. Commissioner again asked that
the Board of Education provide their plan, in writing, to commissioners prior to the work session.
There was no new business.
Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go into closed session for consultation with the
County's legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of
that claim or litigation entitled, "Anderson Creek Partners, et al vs County of Harnett" Harnett
County File No. 17 CVS 363. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section
143-318.11(a)(3). Commissioner Penny seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Miller moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:59 am. Commissioner Penny
seconded the motion that passed unanimousl
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ATTACHMENT 1
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
does hereby, by proper execution of this document, request that the North Carolina
Department of Transportation add to the State's Secondary Road System the below
listed street.
Olde Farm Village Subdivision
Fawncreek Drive
Hallow Oak Street
Duly adopted this 5th day of September 2017.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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ATTACHMENT 2
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
does hereby, by proper execution of this document, request that the North Carolina
Department of Transportation add to the State's Secondary Road System the below
listed street.
Crosslink Place Subdivision
Crosslink Drive
Springmoor Drive
Duly adopted this 5th day of September 2017.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Attachment 3
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT LEGISLATIVE CONTINGENCY FUNDS
FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN THE COUNTY
www.harnett.org
WHEREAS, Harnett County has been and continues to be one of the fastest growing counties,
not only in North Carolina, but in the United States; and
WHEREAS, this rapid growth has created an increased need for infrastructure to address issues
related to traffic, education and recreation; and
WHEREAS, areas affected by this rapid growth include Campbell University, North Harnett
Primary School and Neill's Creek Park; and
WHEREAS, the addition of sidewalks from Campbell University's Jerry M. Wallace School of
Osteopathic Medicine to Barker -Lane Stadium will improve the safety of both pedestrians and
drivers along U.S. 421 in Buies Creek; and
WHEREAS, the construction of a second driveway into North Harnett Primary School will
greatly relieve issues of ingress and egress at the school, and will create a safer environment for
teachers, parents and students to access the school grounds; and
WHEREAS, the creation of an entrance into Neill's Creek Park and additional access to Harnett
Central Middle School's athletic fields will accommodate increased traffic and demand at this
site; and
WHEREAS, legislative contingency funds have been made available for the above mentioned
projects;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
hereby recognizes and approves the use of contingency funds to be used for the addition of a
sidewalk from Campbell University's Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine to
Barker -Lane Stadium in Buies Creek, for the construction of a second driveway into North
Harnett Primary School, and for the creation of an entrance into Neill's Creek Park.
HARNET OY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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