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Home My WebLink About010421mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting January 4, 2021 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, January 4, 2021, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina. Due to COVID-19 this meeting was not open to members of the public to attend in person however, citizens and staff were provided options to listen to the meeting live. Only County staff necessary to conduct the meeting or to speak on scheduled agenda items were in attendance, stationed in the meeting chambers to maintain the recommended social distancing of six feet, as the Board demonstrated compliance with State law and prudent public health practices. Members present: Staff present: W. Brooks Matthews, Chairman Lewis W. Weatherspoon Vice Chairman Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner Barbara McKoy, Commissioner Matt Nicol, Commissioner Paula Stewart, County Manager Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Lindsey B. Lucas, Deputy Clerk Chairman Matthews called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. Sheriff Coats announced that the Harnett County Sheriff's Office has earned the National Law Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Chairman Matthews called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Mrs. Stewart request the addition of: 1) Harnett County General Services request for approval of the Terminal Area Utility Improvements Project Ordinance totaling $99,638, and Harnett County General Services request for approval of the Harnett Regional Jetport Work Authorization No. 19-03 for Professional Services — TBI Project No. 2701-1903, Grant No. 36237.TBD 2) Budget Amendment #300 in the amount of $136,005 3) Budget Amendment #393 in the amount of $36,000 Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to approve the revised agenda. Commissioner Nicol seconded the motion that passed unanimously. January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 1 of 6 Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to approve the following items on the consent agenda. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. 1. Minutes: December 1, 2020 Work Session - December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting December 15, 2020 Work Session 2. Budget Amendments: 300 Board of Elections Code 2908901 524020 2908901 537010 2908901 505010 2908901 504010 2908901 532050 2908901 526010 2908901 584000 2908901 524010 2908901 502030 2908901 534010 2908901 502090 2908901 330210 389 Human Resources Code 8609306 547010 8603500 350410 391 Human Resources Code 1104160 502010 1104160 505010 1104160 503030 1104160 505050 1104160 526010 393 Board of Elections Code 2908901 532050 2908901 502090 2908901 330210 472 Social Services Code 1105322 618092 1105310 330210 M & R Supplies — Equipment Advertising FICA Expense Allowance Postage Office Supplies Non -Cap Asset — Info M&R Supplies — Building Salaries & Wages Printing Salaries & Wages Federal Payment of Claims SRVC Charges Salaries & Wages FICA 401K — General State Retirement Office Supplies Postage Salaries & Wages Federal PANDEMIC LIEAP DSS Admin — Federal 22 increase 355 increase 362 increase 415 increase 435 increase 544 increase 1,378 increase 4,683 increase 9,008 increase 19,353 increase 99,450 increase 136,005 increase 100,000 increase 100,000 increase 1,673 increase 126 increase 33 increase 168 increase 2,000 decrease 10,000 increase 26,000 increase 36,000 increase 211,971 increase 211,971 increase January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 2 of 6 646 Disaster Special Revenue Code 2908901 523030 Public Safety Supplies 45,950 decrease 2908901 330210 Federal 45,950 decrease 663 Disaster Special Revenue Code 1109910 599000 Contingency 9,964 decrease 1109800 598400 Interfund Trans — Capital Project 9,964 increase 731 Sheriff's Capital Reserve Code 5104310 557000 Capital Outlay — Vehicles 291,224 increase 5103900 390990 Fund Balance Appropriated 291,224 increase 3. Tax rebates, refunds, and releases (Attachment 1) 4. Resolution to Adopt the 2021 Schedule of Meetings Harnett County Board of Commissioners (Attachment 2) 5. Boards and Committees on which Commissioners Serve 6. Harnett County GIS/E-911 requested approval of a Duke Energy Progress, LLC Easement for Parcel ID#050634 0019 03 that will allow Duke Energy to install the appropriate power needed for the County owned Oakridge River Road Communication Tower, future Northwest Convenience Center and Park. 7. Harnett County Finance Officer requested approval of revised bank signature card for the County of Harnett. 8. Harnett County General Services requested approval of the Terminal Area Utility Improvements Project Ordinance totaling $99,638. Harnett County General Services also requests approval of the Harnett Regional Jetport Work Authorization No. 19-03 for Professional Services — TBI Project No. 2701-1903, Grant No. 36237.TBD (Attachment 3) Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to approve the following appointments. Commissioner Nicol seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Harnett County Cemetery Board of Trustees Melanie Collins and Victoria Rodriquez were reappointed to serve on this board for terms of three years expiring December 31, 2023. John Hairr, Local History/Reference Librarian with the Harnett County Library, was appointed to serve on this committee for a term of three years expiring December 31, 2023. January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 3 of 6 Harnett County Planning Board Everett Blake was reappointed to serve on the Harnett County Planning Board representing District 4 for a term of three years expiring January 31, 2024. Harnett County Public Facilities Corp. Board of Directors Paula K. Stewart, Steve Ward and Brian Haney were reappointed to serve on this Board for a term of one year expiring December 31, 2021. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Rosanne Teniente and Kelly I. Burns were appointed to serve on this Council for a term of two years expiring January 31, 2023. MID -CAROLINA AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Vicky G. Walden was appointed to serve 011 this Committee for a term of three years expiring December 31, 2023. TOWN OF ANGIER Planning Board and Board of Adjustment — ETJ member Lee Marshall of 8051 NC 210 N./PO Box 951, Angier, NC was reappointed to serve an additional two-year term on both the Angier Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment expiring December 31, 2022. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD Barry Blevins, Carl Davis, Valerie Gilchrist, Lisa Guy, Mark Locklear, Angela McCauley, Jotonia McLean, W. Brooks Matthews, Larry Smith, John Rouse, Kittrane Sanders, Mary Jane Sauls and Eric Truesdale were reappointed to serve on this Board for a term of one year expiring December 31, 2021. Lawrence "Larry" Smith was reappointed to serve as an ex -officio member on this Board for a term of one year expiring December 31, 2021. Pamela Munger with Sandhills Center for MH/DD/SAS was appointed to serve on this Board for a term of one year expiring December 31, 2021. Charlotte Leach with Harnett County Workforce Development was appointed to serve on this Board for a term of one year expiring December 31, 2021. Crystal Pope with HARTS was appointed to serve as an ex -officio member on this Board for a term of one year expiring December 31, 2021. Mrs. Stewart informed the Board that Harnett County Schools was awarded the $10,000,000 in grant funding through the 2020-21 Needs -Based School Capital Fund for the New Northwest Harnett Elementary School. Mrs. Stewart explained that this needed to be brought back before the Board because there needs to be a vote on whether the grant is accepted or not. January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 4 of 6 Vice Chairman Weatherspoon made a motion to approve Harnett County Schools accepting the 2020-21 Needs -Based School Capital Fund Grant in the amount of 10,000,000. Commissioner Nicol seconded the motion, which passed 4-1 with Commissioner McKoy opposing. Mr. Haney stood before the Board on behalf of the Harnett County District 11A Veterans Treatment Court to discuss the acceptance of the BJA FY 2020 Adult Drug Court and Veterans Treatment Court Discretionary Grant. This grant will provide $500,000 over a three-year period from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023. Mr. Haney stated the Veteran Treatment Court's Program Coordinator, Mark Teachey, submitted a revised budget to the BJA. Mr. Haney explained that if the revised budget is approved, the BJA FY2020 Grant would go a long way in sustaining Veteran Treatment Courts current scope and operations for the next few years in combination with the current FY 2019 BJA Grant. Mr. Haney also explained that County staff sought clarification from BJA and were informed that the award must be accepted prior to BJA considering the revised budget. Mr. Haney responded to questions by the Board. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the acceptance of the BJA FY 2020 Adult Drug Court and Veteran's Treatment Court Discretionary Grant. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that passed 3-2 with Commissioners Weatherspoon and Nicol opposing. Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney came before the Board to discuss proposed amendments to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedures regarding Public hearings. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the amendments to the Rules of Procedure. Vice Chairman Weatherspoon seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Commissioner McKoy made a motion designating Chairman W. Brooks Matthews as the voting delegate for Harnett County at the upcoming NCACC Legislative Goals Conference. Commissioner Nicol seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Mrs. Stewart presented the following reports: Harnett County Monthly Financial Reports — November 2020 - Public Health Activities Summary - November 2020 Veteran Services Activities Report - October 2020 and November 2020 NC Department of State Treasurer, Retirement Systems Division — Contribution -Based Benefit Cap Report — November and December 2020 Johnston -Lee -Harnett Community Action, Inc. Program Year and Community Service Block Grant Anti -Poverty Plan Mrs. Stewart spoke about the COVID-19 vaccination and let the Board know that Harnett County would have sites set up throughout the County to deliver the vaccine and will give more information once it is available. Chairman Matthews called for any new business. Commissioner Nicol brought up two items. The first being the old Cagle Furniture building in Cameron. Commissioner Nicol stated that Mr. Cagle would like to open his store back up but needs to repave his driveway and parking lot. January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 5 of 6 He believes there has been a hold up with NC DOT not giving him approval to do so. The second item was the amount of trash and litter throughout the county, especially in the western portion. Commissioner Nicol would like to coordinate with the Sheriff's office to see about getting inmates to clean up the litter throughout the county. Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved that the Board go into closed session to consult with County's legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged concerning the following matters; Kathy Livingston, as Administrator of the Estate of John David Livingston, II et. al. v. Nicholas Kehagias, et. al. United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina File Number 5:16 CV 00906 -BO Catherine Collins v. County ofHarnett Harnett County District Court File Number 20 CVD 1157 Andre Grier v. Jerry: Gilbert, et. al. Harnett County District Court File Number 20 CVD 1351 Anderson Creek Partners, L.P., et. al. v. Couno.v ofHarnett Harnett County Superior Court File Number 17 CVS 363 This motion was made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a)(3) Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 am. Commissioner Weatherspoon seconded the motion, w unanimously. /11/1:4 W. Brooks Matthews, Chairman dsey B. Lcas, Deputy Clerk January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 6 of 6 iolei}siutwpy xel uosAi •a we!II!M c (Do0 0 , o Q o v a CT rD + v' rro o 3 CCD * 0 CD W ri N rr o z o c CD 0 rt CO O '< co y1 0 CO ra cu C Q zO Q H, O n O 3 cu X ri o CD f9 3 y 3. i 0) a' Q ETI rD cn 0 ci z v -i a) K to c 0002256946-2020-2020-0000-00 .iagwnN II!9 TZ( 1 imawHaVs1V w O V SP11-13 LO•ZE$ -a CT) -7-5-• Nan VQAIa9V ATTACHMENT 2 A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2021 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners adopted on September 19, 1994 certain Rules of Procedure by which the Board would conduct its meetings; and WHEREAS, Rule 6 of the Rules of Procedure concerning "Regular and Special Meetings" states that the Board shall hold regular meetings the first Monday of each month at 9 a.m. and the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. It also states if a regular meeting day is a holiday on which county offices are closed, the meeting shall be held on the next business and the Board may schedule regular work sessions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County that the Board shall hold the following regular meetings and work sessions in 2021: Monday January 4 9:00 am Board Meeting Tuesday January 12 9:00 am Work Session Tuesday January 19 6:00 pm Board Meeting Tuesday January 26 9:00 am Planning Retreat Monday February 1 9:00 am Board Meeting Monday February 1 11:45 am Legislative Luncheon Tuesday February 9 9:00 am Work Session Monday February 15 6:00 pm Board Meeting Tuesday February 23 9:00 am Work Session Monday March 1 9:00 am Board Meeting Tuesday March 9 9:00 am Work Session Monday March 15 6:00 pm Board Meeting Tuesday March 30 9:00 am Work Session Monday Aprils 9:00 am Board Meeting Tuesday April 13 9:00 am Work Session Monday April 19 6:00 pm Board Meeting Tuesday April 27 9:00 am Work Session Monday May 3 9:00 am Board Meeting Tuesday May 11 9:00 am Work Session Monday May 17 6:00 pm Board Meeting (Budget Public Hearing) Monday June 7 9:00 am Board Meeting Tuesday June 15 9:00 am Work Session Monday June 21 6:00 pm Board Meeting Wednesday July 13 9:00 am Work Session Monday July 19 6:00 pm Board Meeting Tuesday July 27 9:00 am Work Session Monday August 2 9:00 am Board Meeting Tuesday August 10 9:00 am Work Session Monday August 16 6:00 pm Board Meeting Tuesday August 31 9:00 am Work Session Tuesday September 7 9:00 am Board Meeting Tuesday September 14 9:00 am Work Session Monday September 20 6:00 pm Board Meeting Tuesday September 28 9:00 am Work Session Monday October 4 9:00 am Board Meeting Tuesday October 12 9:00 am Work Session Monday October 18 6:00 pm Board Meeting Tuesday October 26 9:00 am Work Session Monday November 1 9:00 am Board Meeting Tuesday November 9 9:00 am Work Session Monday November 15 6:00 pm Board Meeting Monday December 6 9:OOam Board Meeting Tuesday December 14 9:00 am Work Session Monday January 3 9:00 am Board Meeting Adopted by the Harn :''•(;'; 'Y; of Commissioners in regular session, this 4th day of January 2021. Attest: ARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS .v,l W. rooks Matthews arg. t Regina' heeler, Clerk Harnett COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA ATTACHMENT 3 TERMINAL AREA UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ORDINANCE www.harnett.org BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina, sitting as the governing board for Harnett County. Section 1. This project will consist of the county's engineer of record providing professional services for the coordination, design, permitting and grant administration services of the Terminal Area Utility Improvements for the future terminal at Harnett Regional Jetport. The overall deliverable will include a final drawing set for a new sanitary sewer and pump station including site plan for location of the pump station and horizontal alignment of the proposed sanitary sewer forcemain and gravity sewer lines. Section 2. This portion of the project will be funded with FAA Non -Primary Entitlement grant funds through the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation. Section 3. The following amounts are hereby appropriated for this project: Engineer Design $ 99.638 Total $ 99,638 Section 4. The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this design phase: lnterfund Transfer $ 9,964 FAA Non -Primary Entitlement Funds 5 89.674 Total $ 99,638 Section 5. The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Terminal Area Utility Improvement Project Fund, sufficient specific detailed accounting records. Section 6. Funds may not be advanced from the General Fund for the purpose of making payments as due. Section 7. The Finance Officer is directed to report, on a quarterly basis, on the financial status of each project element in Section 3. Section 8. The Budget Officer is directed to include a detailed analysis of past and future costs and revenues on this capital project in every budget submission made to this Board. Section 9. Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Governing Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this project. Duly adopted this 4th day of January, 202 ATTEST: a 4 :arrw� . Brooks Matthews, Chairman arnett County Board of Commissioners Margaret Regina Wleler, Clerk to the strong roots • new growth