Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout090319mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting September 3, 2019 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Gordon Springle, Chairman Howard Penny, Vice Chairman Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner Barbara McKoy, Commissioner Joe Miller, Commissioner Staff present: Paula Stewart, 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. Commissioner McKoy led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. Chairman Springle called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Mrs. Stewart requested to add for consideration 1) Harnett County Capital Projects Manager's request for approval of the guaranteed maximum price for the construction of the Harnett County Government Resource Center and Library, and 2) Harnett County Fire Marshal's request for approval of the Campbell University football games blanket fireworks permit application. Vice Chairman Penny moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Commissioner McKoy moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 1. Minutes: August 19, 2019 Regular Meeting 2. Budget Amendments: 2 Aging Code 1105160 531010 1105160 531020 1105160 531030 1105160 531050 1105160 544095 1105160 330210 1105160 390510 Training Mileage 558 increase Training Meals 502 increase Training Lodging 540 increase Training Registration 200 increase Incentives -Recognition 518 increase Federal Funds -National Sr Svcs Corp 7,500 increase Fund Balance Appropriated 5,182 decrease September 3, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 1 of 4 108 Emergency Services Code 1104450 523040 1104450 380840 Medical Supplies Contributions & Donations 198 Board of Public Safety — Governor's Crime Commission Code 2108311 524020 M & R Supplies — Equipment 2108311 330210 Federal Grant 392 Board of Education Code 5905910 555000 5903900 390990 Capital Outlay Equipment Fund Balance Appropriated 50 increase 50 increase 12,000 increase 12,000 increase 55,023 increase 55,023 increase 390 Cooperative Extension Code 4054230 519090 Geotechnical Services 95,000 increase 4054230 553000 Construction (Bolton) 2,560 decrease 4054230 599000 Contingency 14,697 decrease 4053900 390982 Special Revenue 1,010 decrease 4053900 390982 Special Revenue 77,743 increase 4054210 390981 Transfer From General Fund 1,010 increase 442 JCPC SKIP Program Code 2104300 547090 Allocation 36,000 increase 2104300 330310 State Grant 36,000 increase 529 Board of Veterans Treatment Court Code 2504185 504010 Admin Travel 2504185 519090 Professional Services, Other 2504185 523040 Drug Testing 2504185 526010 Office Supplies 2504185 544000 Contracted Services 2504185 531050 Training & Meetings 2504185 539090 Other Services 2504185 330210 Federal Grant 627 Economic Development Code 1109910 599000 Contingency 1104930 548000 Dues & Subscriptions 2,584 increase 50,634 increase 4,586 increase 2,715 increase 51,211 increase 10,647 increase 15,018 increase 137,395 increase 37,719 decrease 37,719 increase 1516 Cooperation Extension Code 1104995 528010 Agriculture 500 increase 1103900 390990 Appropriated Funds (Agriculture) 500 increase 1668 Cooperation Extension Code 1104995 583000 Non Capital Asset -Large Equipment 1104995 330310 State Grant 16,250 increase 16,250 increase September 3, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 2 of 4 1669 Cooperative Extension Code 1104995 544000 PAT Contracted Services 1104995 531030 PAT Travel 1104995 330410 Parents As Teachers Family Program, Ag Foundation 23,349 increase 3,000 increase 26,349 increase 3. Harnett County Human Resources requested approval of the 2020 Holiday schedule. 4. Duke Energy requested ROW from the County to bring primary power to new customer at 162 Vann Lane. 5. The Harnett County Sheriff's Office requested approval to accept a Governor's Crime Commission grant of $12,000 to upgrade the panic buttons in the Harnett County Courthouse. There is not matching funds required. 6. Administration requested approval of the Harnett County FY 2020-2021 Budget Calendar. The Budget Calendar sets deadlines for certain aspects of the budget development process for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, including the Capital Improvements Program (CIP). 7. Administration requested approval of the Harnett County Capital Improvements Program Project Evaluation Form. This form establishes the criteria County staff will use in prioritizing requested capital projects beginning with the FY 2021-2026 Capital Improvements Program. Chairman Springle opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. The following citizens addressed the Board: - Floyd Heins of 411 Rainey Drive in Spring Lake - Jason Butler of 3608 Bunting Drive in Raleigh Vice Chairman Penny moved to appoint Bill Tyson as the new Tax Administrator for Harnett County. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Chairman Springle administered Mr. Tyson's Oath of Office as Tax Administrator. Commissioner Miller moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Robin Dawn America was appointed to on this committee for a term of one (1) year expiring September 30, 2020. Nonprofit Funding Committee Rebecca Putnam was appointed to serve on this committee as a District 4 representative for a term of three (3) years expiring September 30, 2022. Harnett County Capital Projects Manager Steve Ward requested approval of the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) of $21,899,044 for the construction of the Harnett County Government September 3, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 3 of 4 Resource Center, Library, and DSS Project. Staff noted this approval would be contingent upon approval of the financing by the North Carolina Local Government Commission scheduled for consideration at their meeting on September 10, 2019. Bonds are planned to be sold on September 11, 2019 with a Notice to Proceed to Balfour -Beatty on the September 16, 2019. The construction timeline is 18 to 24 months depending upon conditions. Mr. Ward said a budget amendment for the cost increase would be forthcoming. Mr. Ward, as Director of Harnett Regional Water, also provided an update on hurricane preparations. He said he could not remember a time when Harnett County Public Utilities failed to provide water to citizens during a storm. Emergency Services Director Larry Smith provided a brief update on Hurricane Dorian. Mr. Smith requested approval of Campbell University's football games blanket fireworks permit application. Mr. Smith noted the Fire Marshal's Office will conduct an inspection the day of each of the fireworks discharge operations to provide final compliance inspection. Commissioner Miller moved to approve the fireworks permit application as presented. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Harnett County Communication Relations Coordinator Ashley Deans presented the Proclamation Announcing Keep Harnett Beautiful Initiative and Encouraging Harnett County Residents to Participate in Fall Litter Sweep. Ms. Deans also invited commissioners to attend the County's upcoming Litter Sweep on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Commissioner Johnson moved to approve the proclamation. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mrs. Stewart reviewed upcoming meetings and invitations. Commissioners will discuss upcoming "Town Hall Meetings" and a response to the Shawtown community letter during their upcoming work session. Chairman Springle called for any new business. Commissioner Miller shared concerns that the old Benhaven School is being left wide open; doors and gates unlocked. Mr. Snow responded that the Board is waiting for a signed deed from the Board of Education. Discussions continued. Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purpose: 1) To discuss certain economic development matters. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a)(4). Vice Chairman Penny seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Commissioner McKoy moved that the board come out of closed session. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Commissioner Miller moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:52 am. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. t ber 3, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 4 of 4