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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031819mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting March 18, 2019 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 18, 2019, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Staff present: Gordon Springle, Chairman Howard Penny, Vice Chairman Barbara McKoy, Commissioner Joe Miller, Commissioner Abe Elmore, Commissioner Paula Stewart, County Manager Dwight Snow, County Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk Chairman Springle called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Vice Chairman Penny led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. Chairman Springle called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Vice Chairman Penny moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. A. Minutes: March 4, 2019 Regular Meeting B. Budget Amendment: 92 Youth Services Code 1105870 502010 Salaries & Wages Full Time 630 decrease 1105870 502020 Salaries & Wages Part Time 1,040 decrease 1105870 502050 Longevity 490 decrease 1105870 203030 Supplemental Retirement 305 decrease 1105870 505010 FICA 165 decrease 1105870 505050 Regular Retirement 1,613 decrease 1105870 506010 Group Insurance 377 decrease 1105870 507010 Unemployment 298 increase 1105870 507030 Worker's Compensation 704 increase 1105870 507070 OPEB 142 decrease March 18, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 1 of 6 92 Youth Services continued Code 1105870 522010 1105870 531050 1105870 534010 1105870 543040 1105870 544000 1105870 390990 Food & Provisions Training & Meetings Printing & Binding Equipment Rental Contracted Services In Kind Match C. Tax rebates, refunds and releases 100 increase 50 increase 100 increase 400 increase 50 decrease 3,160 decrease D. Harnett County Health Department, Division on Aging, requested approval to accept additional grant funds in the amount of $2,500 from Mid -Caroling COG Area Agency on Aging for the Caregiver Support Program. There is no required match. E. Harnett County Finance Officer requested approval of the contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPA to audit the County's accounts for the period beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. Staff noted the Local Government Commission requires Board approval of this annually. F. Proclamation to Honor Dr. T. Eston "Bud" Marchant G. Resolution of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners to Postpone Harnett County's Reappraisal Schedule from January 1, 2021 to January 1, 2022. (Attachment 1) H. Harnett County Administration requested approval of the revised bylaws of the Nonprofit Funding Committee. This change lengthens the amount of time the Committee can meet. I. Harnett County Sheriff's Office requested approval to receive personal property valued at $11,650 through the Governor's Highway Safety Program. The property includes: two (2) in car thermal printers, 22 thermal printer papers, two (2) Lidar tier 3 speed measurement tools, and two (2) radar tier 1 speed measurement tools. These items will be used by deputies to facilitate their duties to enforce the laws of this state. J. Harnett County Senior Staff Attorney requested Disclosure of the Order Approving Compromise Settlement Agreement of Hannah Nix -McCann v. County of Harnett pursuant to Section 143-218.11(a)(3) of the North Carolina General Statutes. K. Harnett County Senior Staff Attorney requested Disclosure of the Order Approving Compromise Settlement Agreement of William A. Slaughter v. County of Harnett pursuant to Section 143-218.11(a)(3) of the North Carolina General Statutes. Chairman Springle presented a proclamation to Dr. T. Eston "Bud" Marchant commending and honoring him on his exemplary service and contributions to the County. March 18, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 2 of 6 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: Cris Nystrom of 391 Senter Lane in Bunnlevel Tiffany Clark of 547 Benhaven School Road Commissioner Miller moved to approve the following appointments. Vice Chairman Penny seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Harnett County Regional Jetport Walter Massey was appointed to serve as a District 1 representative for a term of three years expiring December 31, 2022. Jerry Milton was appointed to serve as an at -large representative for a term of three years expiring December 31, 2022. Harnett County Board of Adjustment Alexandria Rye, who was serving as an alternate, was appointed to serve as a regular member representing District 5 for a three year term expiring March 31, 2022 - Kenneth Shaw was reappointed to serve as a District 2 representative for a three year term expiring March 31, 2022 Harnett County Commission for Women and Youth - Charlene Edwards was appointed to serve on this commissioner for a three year term expiring March 31, 2022. Harnett Health System Board of Trustees Dr. Terrill Brown was appointed to serve on this Board representing District 2 for a term of three years expiring March 31, 2022. Thomas Butler was appointed to serve on this Board representing District 2 for a term of three years expiring March 31, 2022. Transportation Advisory Board Larry T. Smith and Candace Cameron were appointed to serve on this Board for a term of one year expiring March 31, 2020. Barry Blevins, Carl Davis, Valerie Gilchrist, Lisa Guy, Mark Locklear, Angela McCauley, Jotonia McLean, John Rouse, Jr., Kittrane Sanders, Mary Jane Sauls, Lawrence (Larry) Smith and Eric Truesdale following were reappointed to serve on this Board for a term of one year expiring March 31, 2020. Jay Sikes, Harnett County Planning Services Manager, petitioned the Board for a public hearing on Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN1901-0001, Landowners/Applicants: TCP Concrete Construction, Inc./Mohler Investments, LLC; 22.95 +/- acres; Pin # 0568-12-7365.000; From March 18, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 3 of 6 Industrial to RA -20R Zoning District; US Hwy 401 South; Lillington Township. Surrounding land uses consist of individual single-family residences and several nonresidential/Industrial uses. Located in the general vicinity are approximately 1,363 acres Industrial on 22 lots. 50 acres are occupied by the Champion Home manufacturing facility. Services available include public water and sewer (Harnett County). Mr. Sikes noted that on March 4, 2019, the Harnett County Planning Board voted 3 — 2 to recommend denial of the application based on the overall welfare of the surrounding community due to future economic development endeavors. He noted two citizens attended the meeting and one spoke in favor of the application with the feeling that residential land across from his family farm would be more compatible with their land. 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 impact to the surrounding community is not reasonable, as it is predominately zoned Industrial since 2000. The proposed rezoning to residential could potentially be an inconvenience to adjacent property owners due to a significant traffic increase. The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use Classification. REASONING: The requested zoning district is compatible with the existing land use classification of Agriculture & Rural Residential. However, the definition of Ag & Rural Residential refers to the areas that "lack of utility and transportation infrastructure". Public water & sewer is available and the site has over 800' frontage along US 401. Therefore with approximately 1,363 acres of contiguous Industrial zoning, a Land Use map amendment would be appropriate to facilitate future economic development endeavors. A map proposing this amendment as an Employment Mixed Use node was included. The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare. REASONING: The proposal does not enhance the overall general welfare, as the requested rezoning is not compatible with the potential non-residential growth of the County. Several compatible, non-residential uses are present in this area and the uses provided by the current zoning classification would be more appropriate for this area's growth and as a whole to the economic prosperity of Harnett County. The request is for a SMALL SCALE REZONING and should be evaluated for reasonableness. REASONING: Due to the size of the tract, the proposed zoning district does not have to be evaluated for Small Scale Rezoning. Suggested Statement -of -Consistency: Staff concludes that the requested rezoning to RA -20R is not compatible with all of the Harnett County regulatory documents and would not enhance the general, overall welfare of the surrounding community. It is recommended that this rezoning request be denied. March 18, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 4 of 6 Staff also noted that prior to the Planning Board meeting, this application was sent to the Harnett County Economic Development Department. Their staff thought this site's existing Industrial zoning classification is a benefit given that: • The site is located along a major corridor with public objections concerns, US 401 and adjoining the long-time existing Champion Home manufacturing facility. • The possibility future industrial development in this area could exist due to the large, Industrial zoned tracts with an active railroad adjoining many of the parcels. • The large, certified Mastin-Baker site is approximately six miles from this area as well. Mr. Sikes responded to questions from the commissioners. Chairman Springle called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for comments from the public. - Terry Eason, a Chatham County resident who owns the property across from the proposed rezoning, spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning. He said he was surprised that the land is zone industrial and believes RA -20R is much more compatible; saying it would be better to have residences there. Scott Brown, the civil engineer for the project, spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning. Mr. Brown said this property has been vacant for 19 years. Seeing no one else move, Chairman Springle closed the public hearing. Commissioner Elmore moved to deny the requested rezoning to RA -20R as it is not compatible with all of the Harnett County regulatory documents and would not enhance the general, overall welfare of the surrounding community due to future economic development endeavors. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Jake Petrosky, AICP, with Stewart, Inc. briefly presented the proposed new Northwest Area Land Use Plan. The purpose of this small area plan is to provide a framework to guide appropriate development within a high growth area while maintaining the rural character, environmental quality, and enhancing livability of the area. Mr. Petrosky responded to questions from commissioners. Chairman Springle opened the floor for any public comment regarding the plan. Cris Nystrom and Rebecca Davidson both provided comments. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed new Northwest Area Land Use Plan on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 9:00 am and will consider a Resolution Adopting the Northwest Harnett Area Land Use Plan following that public hearing. CPA Matt Braswell with Martin, Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A. presented Harnett County's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. Mr. Braswell said they issued an unmodified opinion, meaning it is a clean opinion and the county's financial statements are in accordance with General Accounting Principles and are materially correct. He also noted staff was very cooperative. March 18, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 5 of 6 Mr. Braswell reviewed the general fund summary noting that the total fund balance is $43,178,492 with an increase of $1.3 Million. The unassigned balance as a percent of expenditures in the general fund was 25.4% in 2018 which was a slight decrease from the prior year. He provided audit highlights for property tax, sales tax, restricted intergovernmental, other taxes & licenses, Human Services, Education, Public Safety, Water & Sewer Fund, Solid Waste Fund, and Enterprise Funds Operating Income. Ms. Stewart presented the following reports: - Harnett County Veteran Service Activities Report — February 2019 - Interdepartmental budget amendments Chairman Springle called for any new business. Commissioner Miller asked where we stand with the Balloon Fest and Field of Flags. Mrs. Stewart said that they are asking for a letter of intent for 2020 immediately. Commissioner Miller said he was upset about the way this had been handled and he did not see a problem with providing them a letter of intent. Mrs. Stewart reviewed the sequence of events to -date. Discussions continued. Commissioner Miller moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes: (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; and (2) Consultation with the County's Legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of a certain case namely Board of Adjustment case No. 1901-0002, Dan & Joyce Andrews and William Dan Andrews. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(5)&(3). Vice Chairman Penny seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Vice Chairman Penny moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 pm. Vice Chairman Penny seconded the motion which passed unanimo o and Penny, Jr., Chai Approved 4 -do -a et Regin heeler, Clerk March 18, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 6 of 6 ATTACHMENT 1 Harnett COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION OF THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO POSTPONE HARNETT COUNTY'S REAPPRAISAL SCHEDULE FROM JANUARY 1, 2021 TO JANUARY 1, 2022 WHEREAS, the County of Harnett (hereinafter the "County") completed and implemented its most recent reappraisal of real property on January 1, 2017, utilizing its own staff and personnel and augmented by contract appraisal staff as need; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute § 105-286(a) requires each county to reappraise all real property every eighth year; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute § 105-286(a)(3) authorizes a county to conduct a reappraisal of real property earlier than required and may designate a new reappraisal cycle that is more frequent than the octennial cycle if the board of commissioners adopts a resolution providing for advancement of the reappraisal; and WHEREAS, on October 1, 2018, The Harnett County Board of Commissioners (hereinafter the "Board") adopted a resolution to conduct a reappraisal earlier than required by North Carolina General Statute § 105-286(a), to be effective January 1, 2021, and to perform subsequent appraisals every four years thereafter; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined it is in the best interest of the County that the reappraisal be postponed until January 1, 2022, and to perform subsequent reappraisals every four years thereafter; and WHEREAS, the reappraisal work will be conducted by the staff of the Harnett County Tax Assessor's Office as part of its program of work each year, or an independent appraisal consultant, or a combination of the two, as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Board. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners that the County of Harnett will conduct a reappraisal of real property effective January 1, 2022 and will perform subsequent reappraisals every four years thereafter; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded promptly by the Clerk to the Board to the Department of Revenue as required by North Carolina General Statute § 105-286(a)(3). Adopted this 18th day of March 2019. Attest: HARNE C(Jy7J. �OUNTY BO OF COMMISSIONERS } By: /(\ i t Regina ong Toots eler, Clef w growth Gordon Springle, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners www.harnett.org