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Home My WebLink About120720mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting December 7, 2020 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, December 7, 2020, in the Commons Room, 309 W Cornelius Harnett Blvd, Lillington, North Carolina. The Board demonstrated compliance with State law and prudent public health practices. Members present: Participating remotely: Staff present: Howard Penny, Jr., Chairman Joe Miller, Vice Chairman Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner Gordon Springle, Commissioner Barbara McKoy, Commissioner Paula Stewart, County Manager Dwight Snow, County Attorney Allen Coats, Deputy Finance Officer Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk Lindsey B. Lucas, Deputy Clerk Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Springle led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. Chairman Johnson called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner Springle made a motion to approve the agenda as published. Vice Chairman Miller seconded the motion that passed unanimously. 1. Minutes: November 16, 2020 Regular Meeting November 10, 2020 Work Session November 29, 2016 Special Session November 15, 2016 Work Session November 1, 2016 Work Session October 11, 2016 Work Session September 27, 2016 Work Session September 13, 2016 Work Session August 30, 2016 Work Session August 9, 2016 Work Session December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners 1 of 7 Chairman Johnson presented North Carolina Representative Howard Penny with a resolution honoring him for his dedicated service to Harnett County and its citizens. The meeting was recessed to reconvene after the following swearing-in ceremony. Mr. Snow was the Master of Ceremonies. Jim Burgin, North Carolina State Senator, gave the invocation. The Honorable Philip Berger, Jr. Judge, NC Court of Appeals Associate Justice Elect, Supreme Court of NC administered the oaths of the following elected officials: County Commissioner — District 2 Mark B. Johnson County Commissioner — District 3 William Brooks Matthews County Commissioner — District 4 Lewis W. Weatherspoon County Commissioner — District 5 Matthew B. Nicol Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board, reconvened the meeting. NC General Statute 153A-39 requires the Board of Commissioners to reorganize at its first regular meeting in December of each year. Ms. Wheeler opened the floor for nominations for chairman. Commissioner Weatherspoon nominated Commissioner Matthews. Commissioner Nicol moved to close the floor for nominations. Commissioner Weatherspoon seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Commissioner Matthews was unanimously elected Chairman of the Board. Chairman Matthews opened the floor for nominations for vice chairman. Commissioner Nicol nominated Commissioner Weatherspoon. Chairman Matthews moved to close the floor for nominations. Commissioner Weatherspoon seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Commissioner Weatherspoon was unanimously elected Vice Chairman of the Board. Members present: Participating remotely: W. Brooks Matthews, Chairman Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Vice Chairman Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner Matt B. Nicol, Commissioner Barbara McKoy, Commissioner Chairman Matthews called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Seeing none, the Board approved the agenda as published. Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner Nicol seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 2. Budget Amendments: 2 Aging Department — CAP Project Code 1105160 502010 Salaries 1,400 increase 1105160 503030 401K 28 increase December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners 2 of 7 2 Ming Depai lucent — CAP 1105160 505010 1105160 505050 1105160 506040 1105160 507010 1105160 507030 1105160 523040 28 Workers Compensation - Code 8109301 544000 8103900 390990 Project -continued FICA Retirement Life Insurance Unemployment Workers Compensation Medical Supplies 32 Disaster Special Revenue Code 2908901 555000 2908901 523030 2908901 523040 2908901 330210 Human Resources Contracted Services Fund Balance appropriated Capital Outlay Public Safety Supplies Medical Supplies Federal 33 Disaster Special Revenue Fund — SHRF Project Code 2908901 523030 Public Safety Supplies 2908901 330210 Federal 34 Disaster Special Revenue Fund — HARN Project Code 2908901 598100 Interfund — General Fund 2903900 390990 Fund Balance Appropriated 2908901 330210 Federal 35 General Fund Code 1109800 598400 1103900 390982 37 General Fund Code 1109800 598500 1103900 390990 67 Social Services Code 1105310 544000 1105331 618045 1105331 618045 1105331 544000 1109910 599000 546 Sheriff Office Code 5104310 555000 5104310 555000 5104310 555000 Interfund — Capital Project Interfund — Special Revenue Interfund — Capital Reserve Fund Balance appropriated DSS- Contracted Services DSS CPS — Contracted Services DSS CPS — Contracted Services DSS CPS — Contracted Services Contingency Capital Outlay Equipment Capital Outlay Equip -SHINT Capital Outlay Equip -SHREC 108 increase 143 increase 10 increase 7 increase 2 increase 1,698 decrease 11,700 increase 11,700 increase 120,000 increase 29,900 increase 54,350 increase 204,250 increase 200,000 increase 200,000 increase 2,000,000 increase 1,723,662 increase 276,338 increase 2,000,000 increase 2,000,000 increase 2,531,894 increase 2,531,894 increase 1,500 increase 10,000 increase 12,000 increase 14,000 increase 37,500 decrease 133,560 decrease 133,560 increase 26,675 increase December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners 3 of 7 5104310 557000 5103900 390990 600 Animal Control Code 1104510 535030 1109910 599000 605 Airport Code 1104650 539010 1104650 523030 618 Sheriff Office Code 2178303 598100 2178303 598100 619 Sheriff Office Code 1104310 521030 1103900 390982 Capital Outlay — Vehicles Fund Balance Appropriated R&M Vehicles Contingency Legal Advertising Public Safety Supplies Interfund - General Fund Balance appropriated Uniforms Special Revenue Project Non Cap Asset — Info Tech M&R Supplies — Info Tech DSS Foster Care DSS Admin Federal DSS Foster Care Federal 853 Social Services — DSSCV Code 1105310 584000 1105310 524030 1105332 618420 1105310 330210 1105332 330210 1047 WIOA Fund — HCDLW Project Code 2404970 531020 Training Meals 2404970 531030 Training Lodging 2404970 531050 Training Registration 2404970 532020 Salaries & Wages 2404970 526010 Office Supplies 2404970 531020 Training Meals 2404970 531030 Training Lodging 2404970 531050 Training Registration 2404970 502020 Salaries & Wages 2404970 502010 Salaries & Wages 2404970 526010 Office Supplies 2404970 502010 Salaries & wages 2404970 526010 Office Supplies 1084 HR Department Code 1104160 522010 1109910 599000 Food & Provision Contingency 143,170 increase 169,845 increase 5,500 increase 5,500 decrease 500 increase 500 decrease 13,757 increase 13,757 increase 13,757 increase 13,757 increase 87,826 increase 1,000 increase 75,600 increase 88,826 increase 75,600 increase 38 decrease 750 decrease 750 decrease 1,518 increase 277 decrease 500 decrease 500 decrease 1,000 decrease 2,277 increase 100 decrease 100 increase 300 decrease 300 increase 620 increase 620 decrease 3. 2021 Schedule of Meetings of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners 4 of 7 4. Soil and Water requests approval of an award of bid for $1,990,864 to Hall's Tree Service, Inc. for storm debris removal from the Upper Little River, Lower Little River, and Anderson Creek. Work performed will be in line with the Emergency Watershed Protection project. Hall's Tree Service, Inc. is the recommended vendor based on the vendor's experience with similar projects in conjunction with other Soil and Water Conservation District offices within NC. Funding for the project is from the USDA's, NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program that outlines specific specifications for work to be done. The vendor has demonstrated understanding of these specifications as reflected in work completed and has received positive references from multiple Soil and Water Conservation Districts. In addition, the recommended vendor has the appropriate equipment for stream debris removal which often requires small equipment and manual labor. 5. Cooperative Extension requests approval to receive renewal of the Childcare Block Grant in the amount of $26,874 from the Chatham County Partnership for Children to continue providing training and workshops for childcare providers across Harnett County. No match required. Chairman Matthews opened the meeting for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. Citizens were allowed to call in and provide their public comments verbally during this period or submit their public comments in writing prior to the meeting to be read aloud during the meeting as time allowed. No written public comments were received and the following citizens addressed the Board: Jerry Rivas of 364 Twin Ponds Lane in Sanford Rose Teniente of 179 Tilden Howington Drive in Lillington Elizabeth Crudup of 234 Hamilton Road in Bunnlevel Chairman Matthews moved to approve the following appointment. Commissioner Nicol seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Adult Care Home Advisory Committee Michelle A. Seemueller was appointed to serve on this Board representing District 5 for a term of 1 year expiring December 31, 2021. Larry Smith, Emergency Services Director, presented to the Board a request of approval on behalf of Summerville Bunnlevel Fire and Rescue, for the purchase of a used 2003 KME Rescue Service truck for $187,900. Mr. Smith explained the department will provide a 20% down payment utilizing their cash reserve fund and finance the rest. Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to approve Summerville Bunnlevel Fire and Rescue's request for a 2003 KME Rescue Service truck for $187,900. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson and approved unanimously. December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners 5 of 7 Paula Stewart, County Manager, brought before the Board the Harnett County Board of Education's request to apply for Needs -Based Public School Capital Fund Grant. Mrs. Stewart went back over the parameters of the grant to the Board. Chairman Matthews stated should the Board approve this, and the Harnett County Board of Education apply for the grant and be awarded the grant, the Harnett County Board of Education would come back to the Board to discuss further before accepting the grant. Commissioner Nicol moved to approve the Harnett County Board of Education's request to apply for the Needs -Based Public School Capital Fund Grant. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Weatherspoon and approved 3-2. Brian Haney, Assistant County Manager, stood before the Board on behalf of Harnett County District 11A Veterans Treatment Court and requested that the Board accept the BJA FY2020 Adult Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant. Mr. Haney explained that the grant will provide $500,000 and will assist veterans in high poverty counties with rehabilitation for substance abuse issues. The grant includes full or partial funding for the salaries and fringe benefits of two new positions- Regional Coordinator (100% covered) Case Manager (50% covered) as well as one existing position which is the Legal Assistant (50% covered). Mr. Haney expressed that the grant also includes funding for travel, equipment, supplies, consultant fees, contracts, and conference fees. Chairman Matthews called for a Motion on this matter, hearing none, the request was denied. Mr. Smith shared plans for the upcoming public mask distribution. Harnett County Health Director John Rouse provided a COVID-19 update for Harnett County. Mrs. Stewart presented the following reports: - DSS Monthly Report Totals (October 2020) - Interdepartmental budget amendments There was no new business. Commissioner Nicol moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes: 1) To discuss certain personnel matters; and 2) 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 3) To discuss matters relating to Economic Development in Harnett County This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3)&(6). Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner Nicol seconded the motion that passed unanimously. December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners 6 of 7 Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:42 am. Commissioner Nicol seconded the motion that passed unanimously. . Brooks atthews, Chairman LindsB. Lucas, Deputy Clerk December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners 7 of 7