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Regular Meeting Minutes
January 19, 2021
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, January 19, 2021
at 6:00 pm, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420
McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina. Due to COVID-19 this meeting was open to a
limited number of the public to attend in person and citizens and staff were provided options to
listen to the meeting live.
Members present:
Staff present:
W. Brooks Matthews, Chairman
Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner
Matt B. Nicol, Commissioner
Coley Price, Assistant County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Lindsey Lucas, Deputy Clerk
Chairman Matthews called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and Commissioner McKoy led the
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Matthews called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Assistant
County Manager, Coley Price, suggested the Board consider adding two agenda items, first being
4L to the published agenda, which is a Budget Amendment for funds for Human Resources to be
able to contract for the countywide job description project. The second item would be adding 4M
to the published agenda, which is a Resolution To Change The Meeting Location Of The February
1, 2021 Regular Meeting, And All Meetings Following, Of The Harnett County Board Of
Commissioners. Mr. Price also asked that item number 7 be removed and discussed at a later Work
Session Meeting. Vice Chairman Weatherspoon made a motion to approve the agenda as amended.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended.
Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
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2. Budget Amendments:
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Meals — NC District Atty Conference
Lodging — NADCP National Conference
Meals — NADCP National Conference
Mileage — NADCP National Conference
Travel — Admin
Dell Computers
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3. Tax rebates and releases (Attachment 1)
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4. Harnett County Tax Administrator requests approval to bar -off 2010 taxes in the amount
of $30,848.75 on real and personal property and $41,156.72 on motor vehicles. As of
September 1, 2020, these taxes can no longer be legally collected through forced
collection procedures.
5. Harnett County Emergency Services is requests the adoption of the 2020 Cape Fear
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
identifies local policies and actions for reducing risk and future losses from natural
hazards such as floods, severe storms, wildfires, and winter weather. (Attachment 2)
6. Harnett County Public Library requests approval of the Interlocal Library Agreement
with the Town of Erwin.
7. Harnett County Public Library requests approval of the Interlocal Library Agreement
with the Town of Coats.
8. Harnett County Public Library requests approval of the Interlocal Library Agreement
with the Town of Angier.
9. Harnett County Public Library requests approval of the Interlocal Library Agreement
with the City of Dunn.
10. Harnett Regional Water requests approval of the write-offs for the second quarter of
2020 totaling $25,631.92. All of these accounts have been delinquent for more than three
years. The facilitation of these write-offs is an important step in a continuing effort to
effectively manage collection and bad debt. (Attachment 3)
11 Harnett County General Services requests approval of a pending work authorization
for professional services with Talbert & Bright, Inc to update the airport's master
plan and project ordinance. Estimated cost is anticipated to be $414,357 with a
county match of $41,436. Signed final approval of the Work Authorization (WA)
for Professional Services is contingent upon NCDOT/Division of Aviation
confirmation of a negotiated consultant fee and other deliverables with the WA and
processed Request for Aid (RFA). Funding will be provided through the Division
of Aviation by FAA Non -Primary Entitlement (NPE) funds with a 10% county
match.
12. Harnett County Human Resources requests approval of a Budget Amendment for
funds for Human Resources to be able to contract for the countywide job
description project
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13. Resolution To Change The Meeting Location Of The February 1, 2021 Regular
Meeting, And All Meetings Following, Of The Harnett County Board Of
Commissioners (Attachment 4)
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.
Elizabeth Crudup of 234 Hamilton Road in Bunnlevel
Alan Longman of 234 Hamilton Road in Bunnlevel
Rose Teniente of 179 Tilden Howington Drive in Lillington
Tyler Fennell of 107 Brightwood Circle in Dunn
Jonathan Seaberry of Bunnlevel (comment was made over the phone)
Shar Martinez (This comment was sent in via email and read aloud)
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to approve the following appointments. Commissioner
Johnson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Agricultural Advisory Board
Cindy Johnson and Henry Randolph were reappointed to serve on this Board for
an additional 3 -year term expiring March 1, 2024
Board of Health
Catherine Evans was appointed to serve on this Board as the Dental
Representative for a 3 -year term expiring March 31, 2024
Dangerous Dog Committee
Daniel Glover was reappointed to serve on this committee for an additional 3 -year
term expiring February 28, 2024
Harnett County Board of Adjustment
Murray James Simpkins was appointed to serve on this Board as a District 5
regular member for a 3 -year term expiring January 31, 2024
Harnett County Board of Equalization and Review
William Dan Andrews was appointed to serve on this Board as a District 4
representative for a 2 -year term expiring February 28, 2023
Nonprofit Committee
Brandon Deal was appointed to serve on this committee representing District 5 for
a 3 -year term expiring January 31, 2024
Southeastern Economic Development Commission
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Patsy Carson was appointed to serve as Private Sector representative of this
commission for a 4 -year term expiring January 31, 2025.
Vice Chairman Lewis W. Weatherspoon was appointed to serve on this
Commission for a 4 -year term expiring January 31, 2025.
Mark Locklear, Director of Development Services, petitioned the Board for a public hearing on
the proposed rezoning, Landowner/Applicant: Buckhorn Partners, LLC/ Benton Dewar, PLS;
20.95 +/- acres; Pin # 0635-07-4357.000; From RA -40 to RA -30 Zoning District; SR # 1407
(Wade Stephenson Road); Buckhorn Township. Mr. Locklear reported that surrounding land
uses include some major subdivisions in the vicinity, as well as single-family residential lots and
agricultural uses. Services available include Harnett County public water. Mr. Locklear stated
that on January 4, 2021, the Harnett County Planning Board voted unanimously (5-0) to
recommend approval of application based on compatibility to the Land Use Plan and due to the
existing residential uses in the area. No one spoke in opposition.
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 same as adjacent properties.
The requested zoning district is COMPATIBLE with the existing Land Use
Classification. REASONING: The requested zoning is compatible with the Land Use
classification of Agricultural and Rural Residential. These areas are typically outside of
public sewer service areas and often within the Water Supply Watershed areas. Lower
density, single-family residential lots greater than 1/2 acre are compliant with these
watershed regulations.
The proposal does ENHANCE or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare.
REASONING: The requested zoning to RA -30, would enhance or maintain the public
health, safety and general welfare due to the existing residential uses within the area.
Suggested Statement -of -Consistency: Staff concludes that the requested rezoning to RA -30
would not have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community based on the existing
residential uses. Therefore, it is recommended that this rezoning request be approved.
Chairman Matthews called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for
comments from the public. Citizens were allowed to speak in person or were allowed to submit
their comments in writing prior to the meeting or to call in and provide their comments verbally
during the meeting.
Benton Dewer , Surveyor of Holly Springs
Rose Teniente of 179 Tilden Howington Drive in Lillington
Chairman Johnson closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Weatherspoon made a motion to
approve the requested rezoning to RA -30 and Commissioner Nicol seconded the motion that
passed 4-1 with Commissioner McKoy opposing.
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Dwight Snow, County Attorney petitioned the Board for a public hearing concerning a proposed
Second Amendment to Economic Development Incentive Agreement which will continue the
terms of an original Economic Development Incentive Agreement entered into on May 30, 2014
between Harnett County and Treyburn Realty, LLC (Treyburn) and its successor, Precision
Realty, LLC (precision).
Chairman Matthews called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for
comments from the public. Citizens were allowed to speak in person or were allowed to submit
their comments in writing prior to the meeting or to call in and provide their comments verbally
during the meeting.
- Elizabeth Crudup of 234 Hamilton Road in Bunnlevel
Chairman Matthews closed the public hearing. Commissioner Nicol made a motion to approve
the approval of the Second Amendment to Economic Development Incentive Agreement subject
to various restrictions and conditions mandated by N.C. General Statutes 158-7.1. Vice
Chairman Weatherspoon seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Carl Davis, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced the Board to Jason Reyes with Alta
Planning + Design. Mr. Reyes attended the meeting via Zoom to present the 2021 Bicycle,
Pedestrian, and Greenway Plan. Mr. Reyes explained they had a diverse steering committee,
which he thought was great because there was a wide range of representation. Mr. Reyes told the
Board there was a public survey with over 850 participants who were overwhelmingly
supportive of the project overall. Key takeaways from the survey were many people wanted to
connect trails to parks, top vote being (Cape Fear River Trail to Raven Rock State Park) at the
top of the survey for new trails, was a trail from Raven Rock State Park to Lillington. Mr. Reyes
explained that he thought it was a very positive thing for the county overall and it is a long-term
plan but adopting the plan gives you a vision and a plan of action that opens you up for more
funding opportunities going forward. Commissioner Nicol made a motion to approve the
Adoption of the 2021 Harnett County Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Greenway Plan. Commissioner
Johnson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
John Rouse, Director of the Harnett County Health Department, gave an update on COVID-19 in
Harnett County.
Mr. Price reminded the Board of the upcoming Planning Retreat on January 26, 2021 beginning
at 9:00 a.m.
There was no need for Closed Session
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Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 pm. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion, which passed unanimousl
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING
CAPE FEAR REGIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the citizens and property within the County of Harnett are subject to
the effects of natural hazards that pose threats to lives and cause damage to property, and
with the knowledge and experience that certain areas of the county are particularly
vulnerable to drought, extreme heat, hailstorm, hurricane and tropical storm, lightning,
thunderstorm wind/high wind, tornado, winter storm and freeze, flood, hazardous material
incident, and wildfire; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to seek ways to mitigate the impact of identified
hazard risks; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of North Carolina has in Part 6, Article 21
of Chapter 143; Parts 3, 5, and 8 of Article 19 of Chapter 160A; and Article 8 of Chapter
160A of the North Carolina General Statutes, delegated to local governmental units the
responsibility to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and
general welfare of its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of North Carolina has enacted General
Statute Section 166A-19.41 (State emergency assistance funds) which provides that for a
state of emergency declared pursuant to G.S. 166A -19.20(a) after the deadline established
by the Federal Emergency Management Agency pursuant to the Disaster Mitigation Act of
2002, P.L. 106-390, the eligible entity shall have a hazard mitigation plan approved
pursuant to the Stafford Act; and.
WHEREAS, Section 322 of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 states that
local governments must develop an All -Hazards Mitigation Plan in order to be eligible to
receive future Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds and other disaster -related
assistance funding and that said Plan must be updated and adopted within a five year cycle;
and
WHEREAS, the County of Harnett has performed a comprehensive review and
evaluation of each section of the previously approved Hazard Mitigation Plan and has
updated the said plan as required under regulations at 44 CFR Part 201 and according to
guidance issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the North Carolina
Division of Emergency Management.
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Board of Commissioners of the County of
Harnett to fulfill this obligation in order that the County will be eligible for federal and
state assistance in the event that a state of disaster is declared for a hazard event affecting
the County;
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NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of Commissioners of the
County of Harnett hereby:
1. Adopts the Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
2. Vests Harnett County Emergency Services, Emergency Management Division with
the responsibility, authority, and the means to:
(a) Inform all concerned parties of this action.
(b) Cooperate with Federal, State and local agencies and private firms which
undertake to study, survey, map and identify floodplain areas, and cooperate
with neighboring communities with respect to management of adjoining
floodplain areas in order to prevent exacerbation of existing hazard impacts.
3. Appoints Harnett County Emergency Services, Emergency Management Division
to assure that the Hazard Mitigation Plan is reviewed annually and every five years as
specified in the Plan to assure that the Plan is in compliance with all State and Federal
regulations and that any needed revisions or amendments to the Plan are developed and
presented to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners for consideration.
4. Agrees to take such other official action as may be reasonably necessary to carry
out the objectives of the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Attest:
Adopted this the 19th day of January 2021.
ret Regin eeler, Clerk
Harn t County I . and of Commissioners
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W. Brooks Matthews
Chairman, Harnett County Board of Commissioners
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Harnett Regional Jetport Master Plan
PROJECT ORDINANCE
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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, and grant administration services for the Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan
Update for the Harnett Regional Jetport.
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:
Professional Services
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$ 414,357
Section 4. The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this design phase:
Interfund Transfer $ 41,436
FAA Non -Primary Entitlement Funds $ 372.921
Total $ 414,357
Section 5. The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan
Update 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 19th day of
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A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE MEETING LOCATION
OF THE FEBRUARY 1, 2021 REGULAR MEETING, AND ALL MEETINGS
FOLLOWING, OF THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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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 may change the place or time of a particular meeting by
resolution: that the Board has determined that beginning on Monday, February 1, 2021 at
9:00 a.m. it will start holding its regular meetings in the Board of Commissioner Chamber Room
at the Harnett County Resource Center and Library, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, NC.
This is a change in meeting location from 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, NC. The Board
will also start holding its work sessions in the Harnett County Resource Center and Library, 455
McKinney Parkway, Lillington, NC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett
County that the location of its regular meetings and work sessions, starting on Monday, February
1, 2021 at 9:00 am is hereby changed to the Board of Commissioner Chamber Room at the
Harnett County Resource Center and Library, 455 McKinney Parkway Lillington, NC; that this
Resolution shall be filed with the Clerk to the Board, posted at the regular meeting place and
forwarded to all parties on the County's Sunshine List.
Adopted by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners in regular session, this 19th day
of January 2021.
Attest:
HARNETT COUNTY$OARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By:
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W. Brooks Matthews, Chairman