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HomeMy WebLinkAbout121619mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting December 16, 2019 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, December 16, 2019, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Howard Penny, Jr., Chairman Joe Miller, Vice Chairman Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner Barbara McKoy, Commissioner Gordon Springle, Commissioner Staff present: Paula Stewart, County Manager Dwight Snow, County Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk Chairman Penny called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Commissioner Springle led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. Chairman Penny called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Mrs. Stewart asked to add to the agenda for consideration the Tax Department's request for approval of the late application for elderly exclusion for property tax relief for Mr. Corbett Smith. Commissioner Springle moved to approve the agenda as amended. Vice Chairman Miller seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 1. Minutes: December 2, 2019 Regular Meeting 2. Budget Amendments: 75 Emergency Services Code 1104411 557000 Capital Outlay -Vehicles 1104411 330310 State 1104411 330210 Federal 35,000 increase 17,500 increase 17,500 increase 302 General Fund Code 1109800 598200 Interfund Transfer — Special Revenue 50,000 increase 1109910 599000 Contingency 50,000 decrease December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 1 of 12 303 Veterans Treatment Court Code 2504185 519090 To Be Determined Treatment 2503900 390981 Transfer from General Fund 316 Veterans Treatment Court Code 2504185 519090 To Be Determined Treatment 2503900 380840 Lee County Contribution 758 Facilities Maintenance Code 1104230 502020 1103900 390990 1009 WIOA Program Code 2404970 502020 2404970 502090 2404970 505010 2404970 506040 2404970 531010 2404970 531040 2404970 531090 2404970 532010 2404970 532050 2404970 535030 2404970 543010 2404970 549085 2404970 624001 2404970 624003 2404970 624005 2404970 624009 2404970 624011 2404970 502010 2404970 502050 2404970 503030 2404970 505050 2404970 506010 2404970 506020 2404970 507010 2404970 507050 2404970 507070 2404970 525010 2404970 531050 2404970 533010 2404970 533050 2404970 543090 2404970 548000 Salaries & Wages Part -Time Fund Balance Appropriated Salaries & Wages Part -Time Salaries & Wages Contract FICA Life Insurance Training — Mileage Training — Transportation Training — Contracted (A/OC) Telephone Service Postage R & M Vehicles Rental — Copiers Indirect Cost WIOA — Childcare WIOA — Participant Cost WIOA — Support Services WIOA — Voucher Auth WIOA — Participant Travel Salaries & Wages Regular Salaries & Wages Longevity 401(k) — General State Retirement — General Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Unemployment Insurance Employee Clinic Other Post -Employment Benefits Vehicle Supplies — Fuel Training — Registration Electricity Water Rental — Other Equip. (Printer) Dues & Subscriptions 50,000 increase 50,000 increase 85,000 increase 85,000 increase 16,302 increase 16,302 increase 90 decrease 1,250 decrease 857 decrease 17 decrease 125 decrease 250 decrease 375 decrease 125 decrease 50 decrease 75 decrease 275 decrease 166 decrease 625 decrease 3,531 decrease 1,625 decrease 1,750 decrease 2,000 decrease 2,788 increase 93 increase 87 increase 685 increase 268 increase 9 increase 59 increase 15 increase 10 increase 175 increase 125 increase 125 increase 125 increase 25 increase 8 increase December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 2 of 12 1009 WIOA Program continued Code 2404970 624007 WIOA — Out Training 2404970 330210 Federal 1,250 increase 7,339 decrease 1018 WIOA Program Code 2404970 502010 Salaries & Wages — Regular 24,380 decrease 2404970 502020 Salaries & Wages — Part — Time 270 decrease 2404970 502050 Salaries & Wages — Longevity 49 decrease 2404970 502090 Salaries & Wages — Contract 3,750 decrease 2404970 503030 401(k) — General 395 decrease 2404970 505010 FICA 5,869 decrease 2404970 505050 State Retirement — General 924 decrease 2404970 506010 Medical Insurance 6,773 decrease 2404970 506020 Dental Insurance 258 decrease 2404970 506040 Life Insurance 97 decrease 2404970 507010 Unemployment Insurance 43 decrease 2404970 507030 Worker's Compensation 234 decrease 2404970 507050 Employee Clinic 89 decrease 2404970 507070 Other Post Employee Benefits 60 decrease 2404970 531010 Training — Mileage 375 decrease 2404970 531040 Training — Transportation 750 decrease 2404970 531090 Training — Contracted (A/OC) 1,125 decrease 2404970 532010 Telephone Service 375 decrease 2404970 532050 Postage 150 decrease 2404970 535030 R & M — Vehicles 225 decrease 2404970 543010 Rental — Copiers 825 decrease 2404970 549085 Indirect Cost 496 decrease 2404970 624001 WIOA — Childcare 1,875 decrease 2404970 624003 WIOA — Participant Cost 2,593 decrease 2404970 624005 WIOA — Support Services 3,875 decrease 2404970 624009 WIOA — Voucher Auth 5,250 decrease 2404970 624011 WIOA — Participant Travel 6,000 decrease 2404970 526010 Vehicle Supplies — Fuel 525 increase 2404970 531050 Training — Registration 375 increase 2404970 533010 Electricity 375 increase 2404970 533050 Water 375 increase 2404970 543090 Rental — Other Equipment (Printer) 75 increase 2404970 548000 Dues & Subscriptions 22 increase 2404970 624007 WIOA — OJT Training 3,750 increase 2404970 330210 Federal 61,608 decrease 1027 WIOA Program Code 2404970 502050 Salaries & Wages — Longevity 38 decrease 2404970 504010 Expense Allowance 475 decrease 2404970 505010 FICA 241 decrease December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 3of12 1027 WIOA Program Code 2404970 506040 2404970 507030 2404970 526010 2404970 531010 2404970 531030 2404970 531040 2404970 532010 2404970 532050 2404970 543010 2404970 543090 2404970 549085 2404970 624003 2404970 624009 2404970 624011 2404970 624021 2404970 502010 2404970 502020 2404970 502090 2404970 503030 2404970 505050 2404970 506010 2404970 506020 2404970 507010 2404970 507050 2404970 507070 2404970 624001 2404970 624005 2404970 624007 2404970 330210 continued Life Insurance Worker's Compensation Office Supplies Training — Mileage Training — Lodging Training — Transportation Telephone Service Postage Rental — Copiers Rental — Other Equipment (Printer) Indirect Cost WIOA — Participant Cost WIOA — Voucher Auth WIOA — Participant Travel WIOA — ITA Training Voucher Salaries & Wages — Regular Salaries & Wages — Part — Time Salaries & Wages — Contract 401(k) — General State Retirement — General Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Unemployment Insurance Employee Clinic Other Post Employee Benefits WIOA — Childcare WIOA — Support Services WIOA — OUT Training Federal 1028 WIOA Program Code 2404970 502010 2404970 502050 2404970 503030 2404970 505010 2404970 505050 2404970 506010 2404970 506020 2404970 506040 2404970 507030 2404970 507050 2404970 507070 2404970 531010 2404970 531020 Salaries & Wages — Regular Salaries & Wages — Longevity 401(k) — General FICA State Retirement — General Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Worker's Compensation Employee Clinic Other Post Employee Benefits Training — Mileage Training — Meals 66 decrease 174 decrease 1,500 decrease 1,825 decrease 500 decrease 1,000 decrease 250 decrease 500 decrease 1,220 decrease 30 decrease 1,846 decrease 2,000 decrease 13,000 decrease 5,655 decrease 18,000 decrease 1,595 increase 8,088 increase 5,500 increase 147 increase 849 increase 719 increase 45 increase 276 increase 38 increase 42 increase 2,605 increase 3,084 increase 448 increase 24,884 decrease 10,964 decrease 284 decrease 172 decrease 1,888 decrease 556 decrease 2,132 decrease 88 decrease 66 decrease 354 decrease 29 decrease 17 decrease 300 decrease 200 decrease December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 4of12 1028 WIOA Program Code 2404970 531040 Training — Transportation 500 decrease 2404970 532010 Telephone Service 200 decrease 2404970 532050 Postage 80 decrease 2404970 533010 Electricity 700 decrease 2404970 543010 Rental — Copiers 450 decrease 2404970 549085 Indirect Cost 512 decrease 2404970 624001 WIOA — Childcare 500 decrease 2404970 624007 WIOA — OUT Training 4,000 decrease 2404970 624009 WIOA — Voucher Auth 8,000 decrease 2404970 624011 WIOA — Participant Travel 50 decrease 2404970 502020 Salaries & Wages — Part — Time 3,792 increase 2404970 502090 Salaries & Wages — Contract 5,600 increase 2404970 507010 Unemployment Insurance 133 increase 2404970 543090 Rental — Other Equipment (Printer) 50 increase 2404970 624005 WIOA — Support Services 175 increase 2404970 624021 WIOA — ITA Training Voucher 7,000 increase 2404970 330210 Federal 15,292 decrease 1033 WIOA Program Code 2404972 502010 Salaries & Wages — Regular 5,601 decrease 2404972 502090 Salaries & Wages — Contract 2,500 decrease 2404972 504010 401(k) — General 82 decrease 2404972 502050 Expense Allowance 172 decrease 2404972 505010 FICA 1,464 decrease 2404972 505050 State Retirement — General 301 decrease 2404972 506010 Medical Insurance 1,133 decrease 2404972 506020 Dental Insurance 46 decrease 2404972 506040 Life Insurance 19 decrease 2404972 507010 Unemployment Insurance 19 decrease 2404972 507030 Worker's Compensation 101 decrease 2404972 507050 Employee Clinic 16 decrease 2404972 507070 Other Post Employee Benefits 11 decrease 2404972 526010 Office Supplies 750 decrease 2404972 531010 Training — Mileage 140 decrease 2404972 531020 Training — Meals 125 decrease 2404972 531040 Training — Transportation 500 decrease 2404972 532050 Postage 50 decrease 2404972 624003 WIOA — Participant Cost 550 decrease 2404972 624009 WIOA — Voucher Auth 750 decrease 2404972 624011 WIOA — Participant Travel 1,250 decrease 2404972 502020 Salaries & Wages — Part — Time 300 increase 2404972 502050 Salaries & Wages — Longevity 2 increase 2404972 531050 Training — Registration 112 increase 2404972 544095 Incentives 325 increase December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 5of12 1033 WIOA Program continued Code 2404972 549085 Indirect Cost 2404972 330210 Federal 271 increase 14,570 decrease 1034 WIOA Program Code 2404972 502010 Salaries & Wages — Regular 1,651 decrease 2404972 502090 Salaries & Wages — Contract 7,500 decrease 2404972 502050 Expense Allowance 516 decrease 2404972 505010 FICA 1,702 decrease 2404972 506040 Life Insurance 38 decrease 2404972 507030 Worker's Compensation 102 decrease 2404972 531040 Training — Transportation 1,500 decrease 2404972 532050 Postage 150 decrease 2404972 624003 WIOA — Participant Cost 1,650 decrease 2404972 624009 WIOA — Voucher Auth 2,250 decrease 2404972 624011 WIOA — Participant Travel 3,750 decrease 2404972 502020 Salaries & Wages — Part — Time 900 increase 2404972 502050 Salaries & Wages — Longevity 7 increase 2404972 503030 401(k) — General 56 increase 2404972 505050 State Retirement — General 461 increase 2404972 506010 Medical Insurance 390 increase 2404972 506020 Dental Insurance 6 increase 2404972 507010 Unemployment Insurance 124 increase 2404972 507050 Employee Clinic 22 increase 2404972 507070 Other Post Employee Benefits 15 increase 2404972 526010 Office Supplies 750 increase 2404972 531010 Training — Mileage 78 increase 2404972 531020 Training — Meals 125 increase 2404972 531030 Training — Lodging 500 increase 2404972 531050 Training — Registration 838 increase 2404972 544095 Incentives 75 increase 2404972 549085 Indirect Cost 812 increase 2404972 330210 Federal 15,650 decrease 1133 Worker's Compensation Code 8109301 547010 Workers Compensation 8103800 380850 Insurance Settlement 3. Tax rebates, refunds and releases 803,788 increase 803,788 increase 4. Administration requested approval of the Veteran's Treatment Court Memorandum of Understanding with Lee County as well as permission to accept $85,000 from Lee County to help fund Veteran's Treatment Court. December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 6of12 5. Harnett County Tax Administrator requested approval to bar off 2009 taxes on real and personal property in the amount of $39,660.43 and motor vehicles in the amount of $39,554.45 that can no longer be collected through forced collection procedures. The Tax Office collects delinquent taxes through various processes and procedures including wage garnishment, bank attachment, sheriff executions, debt setoff, other county certifications, and foreclosures. Chairman Penny opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. - Chandler Sikes, Corbett Smith's brother-in-law, asked commissioners to approve Mr. Smith's late application for elderly exclusion for property tax relief. Commissioner Miller moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Dangerous Dog Committee Anthony Holland was reappointed to serve on this committee for a three-year teini expiring November 30, 2022. Jade Stone was appointed to serve as an alternate on this committee for a three-year term expiring November 30, 2022. Harnett County Public Facilities Corporation Paula Stewart and Brian Haney were reappointed to serve on this board for a one-year term expiring December 31, 2020. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Letitia Maynor was reappointed to serve on this council as the County Manager designee for a two-year term expiring October 31, 2021. Matt Willis was appointed to serve on this council for a term of two years expiring October 31, 2021. Nonprofit Committee Paul McKoy was reappointed to serve on this committee as a District 1 representative for a term of three years expiring January 1, 2023. Mrs. Stewart presented Harnett County Tax Department's request for approval of the late application for elderly exclusion for property tax relief for Mr. Corbett Smith. Commissioner Springle moved to approve the request as presented. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Mrs. Stewart requested approval of the FY 2021-27 Capital Improvements Program. She noted the only change from what was previously presented to the Board is to fund the Board of Elections voting equipment replacement for $334,278 in FY 2022 instead of FY 2023. Commissioner Springle moved to approve the FY 2021-27 Capital Improvements Program. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 7 of 12 Mrs. Stewart sought direction regarding the YMCA's request for reimbursement of $24,615 for the cost of water and sewer system development fees and a meter. She noted that the additional costs were the result of the YMCA's engineer recommending a bigger line because of their pool. The system development fees are equivalent to that of five houses. Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the reimbursement of $24,615 as requested. Motion died due to the lack of a second. Commissioner Springle moved to deny the request for reimbursement. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion, which passed 4 to 1 with Commissioner Miller opposing. Harnett County Staff Attorney Christopher Appel petitioned the Board for a public hearing regarding a proposed development agreement between the County of Harnett and Greenfield Serenity, LLC. Mr. Appeal reviewed the proposed agreement and he, Harnett County Fire Marshall Rodney Daniels and Harnett County Development Services Director Mark Locklear responded to questions from commissioners. They noted that the measures in the agreement are intended to provide a similar type of protection to prevent the spread of fire. Mr. Locklear reminded the group this is very similar to a townhome design. Staff confirmed that the subdivision is located within four miles of a fire department. Discussions continued. Chairman Penny called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for comments from the public. - John Adcock, attorney for Greenfield Serenity, stressed that the special wall assembly is applicable to all homes in any phase that includes a lot less than 9,000 feet. Seeing no one else move, Chairman Penny closed public hearing. Commissioner Springle moved to approve the Development Agreement for Serenity Subdivision located on Piney -Grove Rawls Road, Fuquay-Varina, with fire protection measures other than the installation of interior residential sprinkler systems. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, which passed 4 to 1 with Commissioner Miller opposing. Mr. Locklear petitioned the Board for a public hearing regarding the proposed zoning change: Case # PLAN 1911-0001, Landowner/Applicant: B.F. Kendall Heirs c/o Hettie Kendall Fultz / Charles Dustin Blackwell; 3.0 +/-acres; Pin # 0642-72-2455; From RA -40 to RA -30 Zoning District; SR #1412 (Christian Light Road); Hector's Creek Township. Mr. Locklear reported on December 2, 2019 the Harnett County Planning Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of application based on compatibility to the Land Use Plan and the existing residential in the area. Mr. Locklear stated that this parcel is occupied by a residence. As per the application, the intent is to subdivide this property for residential purposes. He noted that adjacent 23 acres were rezoned in August 2017. He also pointed out that RA -40 requires a 150' wide lot front, while RA -30 requires 100'. Surrounding land uses consist of vacant/undeveloped, agricultural uses, and single-family residential uses. Services available include Harnett County public water and private septic tank sewer. December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 8of12 Mr. Locklear 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 impact to the surrounding community is reasonable, as the requested zoning district is the similar in nature to the area. The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use Classification. REASONING: The requested zoning to RA -30 is compatible with the overall land use classification of Medium Density Residential with densities that range from 2-5 units per acre. The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare. REASONING: The requested zoning to RA -30 would maintain the public health, safety and general welfare due to the existing residential uses within the area. The request is NOT for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should not be evaluated for reasonableness. REASONING: Since the proposed zoning district of RA -30 is immediately adjacent, this application does not need to be considered for Small Scale Rezoning. Suggested Statement -of -Consistency: Staff concludes that the requested rezoning to RA -30 would not have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community and will maintain the public health, safety, and general welfare based on the existing residential uses and conformance with the County's Land Use Plan. It is recommended that this rezoning request be approved. Chairman Penny called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for comments from the public. Charles Blackwell, the applicant, responded that he intends to tear down the two buildings on property. Seeing no one else move Chairman Penny closed the public hearing. Commissioner Springle moved to approve the requested rezoning to RA -30 as it is compatible with Hamett County regulatory documents and would not have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community based on the existing residential uses as well as compliance with the County's Land Use Plan. Vice Chairman Miller seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Locklear petitioned the Board for a public hearing on proposed zoning change: Case # PLAN 1911-0002, Landowner/Applicant: Mike & Michele Freeman / Michele Freeman; 1.123 +/-acres; Pin # 0682-23-3296.000; From RA -30 to Commercial Zoning District; SR# 1538 (Mabry Road); Neill's Creek Township. Staff noted that on December 2, 2019 the Harnett County Planning Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of application based on the history of nonresidential uses at this site, as well as no one in opposition, even though the Development Services staff recommended denial based on incompatibility with the Land Use Plan. The Planning Board also voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of Small Scale zoning. Mr. Locklear stated the site is currently occupied by a structure and large metal building that have been used for nonresidential purposes for many years. Surrounding land uses consist of residential uses and agricultural &/or undeveloped land. Services available include Harnett County public water and private septic tank sewer. December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 9of12 Mr. Locklear stated staffs evaluation as: The IMPACT to the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is NOT reasonable, and the benefits of the rezoning DO NOT outweigh any potential inconvenience or harm to the community. REASONING: The requested rezoning to commercial would have an unreasonable impact on the community, as this would allow all uses permitted in the Commercial zoning district. Some of these uses may not be compatible with the residential nature of the community. The requested zoning district is NOT COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use Classification. REASONING: The proposal is not compatible with the County Land Use Plan. Agricultural and Rural Residential is throughout this area. This classification is typical of low-density development patterns and limited infrastructure. The proposal does NOT ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare. REASONING: The requested Commercial zoning district would not maintain or enhance the public health, safety and general welfare due to the existing residential uses within the area. The current zoning allows for several commercial uses via the conditional use process. This mechanism would allow the community to provide input on the uses that could be placed on the site, as well as conditions that could reduce or prevent potential negative impacts, to ensure all uses are in harmony with the surrounding area. The request is for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should be evaluated for reasonableness. REASONING: Since Commercial zoning classification is not in this vicinity and land use class is not compatible, the application should be considered for Small Scale Rezoning. Suggested Statement -of -Consistency: Staff concludes that the requested rezoning to Commercial is not compatible with the Harnett County Land Use Plan and has the potential to affect the surrounding community because all of the permitted uses within a Commercial district. It is recommended that this rezoning request be denied. Staff responded that the metal building on the property is not currently being used as a business. Commissioner Springle shared his concerns, saying this opens the door to lots of things that are not compatible to the area. Discussions continued. Mr. Locklear said staff could not find any record that this property was ever rezoned Commercial and wondered if it went through the conditional use process years ago. Staff said they feel like the conditional use process is the best process for this property. Chairman Penny called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for comments from the public. - Mike Freeman, owner of property and applicant, addressed the Board. Seeing no one else move Chairman Penny closed the public hearing. Commissioner Springle moved to deny the requested rezoning to Commercial as it is not compatible with all Harnett County regulatory documents and would have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community based on the Land Use Plan as well as the impacts of Small Scale Zoning. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, which passed 4 -1 with Chairman Penny opposing. December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 10ofl2 Mr. Locklear petitioned the Board for a public hearing on the proposed zoning change: Case # PLAN 1911-0003, Landowner / Applicant: J & M GSO FV LLC; .912 +/- acres; Pin # 0655-70- 5277.000; From RA -30 to Industrial Zoning District; SR # 1415 (Rawls Church Road); Hector's Creek Township. Mr. Locklear reported on December 2, 2019 the Harnett County Planning Board voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of application based on compatibility to the Land Use Plan. Mr. Locklear noted the site is currently occupied by an existing business, which has been in operation for several years. Surrounding land uses include single family residential and agricultural uses. US 401 & the Employment Mixed Use development node is 'h mile to the west. Services available include public (Harnett County) water and private (septic tank) sewer. He said this is simple as they are basically enlarging their facility. Mr. Locklear 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 Industrial will not have a negative impact on the community, as the requested zoning is an addition to the existing property. The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use Classification. REASONING: The requested zoning district is not fully compatible with the existing land use classification of Medium Density Residential. However, this site is in close proximity of an Employment Mixed Use area. This allows for uses that would make the most of public infrastructure, including US 401 and public water & sewer. When studies again, a recommendation will be to amend the Land Use map by extending the development node to include this parcel. The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare. REASONING: The requested zoning would enhance or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare due to the longevity of the business, its potential growth, as well as the potential site improvements that could take place. The request is NOT for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should not be evaluated for reasonableness. REASONING: Due to the size of this parcel and existing zoning, this application does not need to be considered for Small Scale Rezoning. Suggested Statement -of -Consistency: Staff concludes that the requested rezoning to Industrial would not have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community based on the presence of the existing business and its current zoning classification. It is recommended that this rezoning request be approved. Chairman Penny called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for comments from the public. - Michael Freeman, applicant, addressed the Board and spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning. Seeing no one else move Chairman Penny closed the public hearing. Commissioner Springle moved to approve the requested rezoning to Industrial as it would not have an unreasonable December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 11 of 12 impact to the surrounding community based on the nonresidential growth patterns of this area as well as compliance with the County's Land Use Plan. Vice Chairman Miller seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Commissioner McKoy moved to approve the Ordinance Enacting and Adopting 2019 S-2 Supplement to the Code of Ordinances for the County of Harnett., North Carolina. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Ms. Stewart presented the following reports: Harnett County Veteran Services Activities Report — November 2019 Harnett County Public Health Activities Summary — November 2019 Harnett County Center NC Cooperative Extension Program Report — December 2019 Chairman Penny called for any new business. Vice Chairman Miller said we need to come up with some way to change the culture of this county regarding littering and illegal dumping. He said it is very disheartening to see. Commissioner Springle moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purpose: (1) To instruct the County staff concerning the position to be taken by the County in negotiating a contract for the acquisition of real property; This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(5). Vice Chairman Miller seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Commissioner Springle moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Vice Chairman Miller moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 pm. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion which passed unani Penny, Chairman 'i .�y; _ .y t Regina eeler, Clerk December 16, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 12of12