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Home My WebLink About120715mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting December 7, 2015 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, December 7, 2015, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Jim Burgin, Chairman Gordon Springle, Vice Chairman Abe Elmore, Commissioner Barbara McKoy, Commissioner Joe Miller, Commissioner Staff present: Joseph Jeffries, County Manager Paula Stewart, Deputy County Manager Dwight Snow, County Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk Chairman Burgin called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Vice Chairman Springle led the pledge of allegiance and invocation. Chairman Burgin presented Emergency Services Director Gary L. Pope with a resolution by the Board. Chairman Burgin also presented Mr. Pope with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award. Mr. Pope addressed the group and group pictures were taken. Chairman Burgin called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Staff requested the addition of the Resolution to Honor Gary L. Pope. Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the agenda as amended. Vice Chairman Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the following items listed on the consent agenda. Vice Chairman Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 1) Minutes: November 16, 2015 Regular Meeting November 10, 2015 Special Session 2) Budget Amendments: 144 Health Department Code 110-7600-441.33-50 Contracted Services (Miscellaneous) 110-7600-441.41-11 Telephone & Postage 110-0000-345.10-12 Medicaid Cost Settlement 38,502 increase 1,621 increase 40,123 increase December 7, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners. Page 1 of 4 145 Administration & Govern Code 110-4150-410.60-33 110-4100-410.60-33 110-0000-399.00-00 ng Body Materials & Supplies Materials & Supplies Fund Balance Appropriated 147 Library Code 110-8100-450.41-11 Telephone & Postage 110-0000-356.1-02 E -rate Reimbursement 150 Economic Development Code 110-7100-465.36-03 Impositions 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 151 Public Buildings Code 110-4700-410.43-15 Maintenance & Repair — Building 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated 152 Health/Aging Division Code 110-7552-441.33-45 110-0000-331.75-52 110-0000-331.75-53 153 Cooperative Ext Code 110-7310-465.33-45 110-0000-353.73-10 155 Board of Education Code 110-8600-480.31-12 110-0000-399.00-00 156 Sheriff / Communication Code 110-5110-420.11-00 110-0000-399.00-00 2,500 increase 2,500 increase 5,000 increase 20,000 increase 20,000 increase 73,225 increase 73,225 increase 126,567 increase 126,567 increase Contracted Services 3,524 increase HCCBG Nutrition 3,000 increase NSIP 524 increase Contracted Services Parents as Teachers Education — Capital Outlay Fund Balance Appropriated Division Salaries & Wages Fund Balance Appropriated 3) Tax rebates, refunds and releases (Attachment 1) 4,018 increase 4,018 increase 25,000 increase 25,000 increase 75,576 increase 75,576 increase 4) Sheriff's Office requested approval to accept the donation of a Segway from Batteries of NC & S.W.S. LLC in Angier. The equipment is valued at $3,900. 5) Sheriff's Office requested approval of resolution to award Deputy Jonathan Overby his service weapon upon his retirement. (Attachment 2) 6) Sheriff's Office requested approval to accept the donation of a 13 month old silver and tan Bloodhound name "Memphis". This K9 is being donated by the Bergen County Animal Shelter in Teterboro, New Jersey and its estimated valued is $1,000. December 7, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 2 of 4 7) Resolution to cancel the December 21, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners (Attachment 3) 8) Harnett County General Services requested approval of a waiver/fee forgiveness for Tanner Aviation's past unpaid Special Aviation Service Organization (SASO) fees but not waiving any lease fees due upon lease execution. 9) Public Utilities requested approval to reclassify an Office Aid position, Salary Grade 51, to an Office Assistant, Salary Grade 58, due to an increase in duties. Also it has become challenging to fill the position at the current level. Public Utilities will absorb this cost in their current budget. 10) Resolution to Sell Real Property: a .062 acre tract to Mrs. and Mrs. Dusty J. Fortin (Attachment 4) 11) Resolution to Honor Gary L. Pope (Attachment 5) Chairman Burgin called on Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board, to reorganize the board. 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 Springle nominated Commissioner Burgin for Chairman. Commissioner Elmore seconded the nomination. Commissioner Miller moved to close the nominations. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner Burgin was unanimously elected Chairman of the Board. Chairman Burgin opened the floor for nominations for vice chairman. Commissioner Miller nominated Commissioner Springle for Vice Chairman. Commissioner Elmore seconded the nomination. Commissioner Elmore moved to close the nominations. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner Springle was unanimously elected Vice Chairman of the Board. Chairman Burgin opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. - Cris Nystrom of 391 Center Lane in Bunnlevel addressed the group. Commissioner Miller moved to approve the appointments listed below. Vice Chairman Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously. TOWN OF ANGIER — PLANNING BOARD AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The following were appointed (nominated by Commissioner Miller) as ETJ members to serve a two-year term on both the Angier Planning Board and Board of Adjustment: Danny Honeycutt (incumbent) 31 Chasewood Drive, Angier, NC 27501 Tenn: Dec. 31, 2015 — Dec, 31, 2017 Everett Blake, III 352 Gardner Road Angier, NC 27501 Term: Dec. 31, 2015 — Dec, 31, 2017 December 7, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 3 of 4 Mrs. Honeycutt presented the Harnett County Board of Education's Quality School Construction Bond (QSCB) applications for discussion. She noted all but approximately $2.2 Million of the 2012 QSCB allocation had been issued. The Board of Education has renew the allocation twice but now must formally apply for those funds again. The Board of Education is requesting a total of $2,475,000 for estimated repairs to selected school facilities which are QSCB eligible projects. Mrs. Honeycutt said the Board of Commissioners would still have to approve the issuance of debt if the QSCB applications are approved. Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the Board of Education's applications to reapply for QSCB funding. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Jeffries presented the following reports: - Harnett County Financial Summary Report - October, 2015 - Harnett County Sales Tax Analysis by Article — August 2015 - Veteran Affairs Activities Reporting — November 2015 - Sandhills Center Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report Mr. Jeffries reminded the group of their upcoming tour of Shearon Harris on Thursday and the Annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon on Friday. He also noted the Dunn Chamber is holding a Government Update Luncheon on Monday, December 14, 2015 at noon. Chairman Burgin called for any new business. Chairman Burgin said he recently received an inquiry regarding water availability on Mitchell Road and asked staff to follow up on this. Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes: (1) To consult with the County's legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of certain claims and litigation including the following cases: a. "Dollie Griggs, as Administrator of the Estate of Christian Griggs, Plantiff vs William Pat Chisenhall and Katie Griggs, Defendants" Harnett County File No.: 15 CVS 779; and b. "Kent Jeffries, et al vs County of Harnett, respondent and Drake Landing, LLC, intervening respondents" Harnett County File No.: 11 CVS 1187; and (2) To instruct the County staff concerning the position to be taken by the County in negotiating the terms of 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)&(4)&(5) Commissioner Elmore seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner Elmore moved that the board come out of closed session. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 am. Commissioner Miller seco E s ed the motion which passed unanimously. Jim ja, urgin, C ai et Regina W eler, Clerk ber 7, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes arnett County Board of Commissioners Page 4 of 4 Tax, Interest and Penalties ATTACHMENT 1 Board Report ` ppryved by the Harnett taoimty Board of Commfgsiorter: & aA 7 k Date : 1148/2015 - 7- i.5 TO : HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RE: CONSIDERATION OF REFUND FOR TAXES, INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES Return Approved By : NC L O(. 0 -7- " No. Name of Tax Payer 1 BASS, JOSHUA ALLEN 2 BROWN, JASON MICHAEL 3 CORTES-ORTUNO, JORGE HERMINIO 4 CORTES-ORTUNO, JORGE HERMINIO Bill # 0002245458- 2015- 2015- 000000 0002245540-2015-2015-000000 0002248675- 2015- 2013- 110001 0002248675- 2015- 2014- 110001 Total Request Status tefund City(CI02) 11.09 TRUCK WAS TAGGED FOR 30.04 2015-2016. RELEASE AS County 18.95 PERSONAL PROPERTY.d City 0.00 LISTED IN HORRY 126.26 COUNTY,SC AND County 126.26 TAXES PAID FOR 2015 10/29/15. City() 12.63 TAXPAYER 12.11 BILLED IN CITY County 0.00 LIMITS IN ERROR City() 11.08 TAXPAYER 10.62 BILLED IN CITY County 0.00 LIMITS IN ERROR 5 MARINER FINANCE ALL ASSETS NC INC WERE NOT INCLUDED ON 0002245315- 2015- 2015- 000000 124.41 ORIGINAL BILL. NEW BILL PROCESSED TO INCLUDE ALL ASSETS. 6 TLW CORPORATION ADJUSTED VALUE TO $5500 0001306432- 2014- 2014- 000000 138.60 BASED ON BOARD OF E&R APPEAL SETTLEMENT 7 TLW CORPORATION ADJUSTED VALUE TO $5500 0001306459- 2014- 2014- 000000 138.60 BASED ON BOARD OF E&R APPEAL SETTLEMENT 8 VANDERBILT City 0.00 REBATED MORTGAGE AND ABSTRACT FINANCE BECAUSE VALUE WAS INCLUDED AS REAL 0002179476- 2014- 2014- 110000 266.40 PROPERTY ON City(CI05) 45.74 County 78.67 City 0.00 County 138.60 City 0.00 County 138.60 S. KEITH FAULKNER Revenue Administrator County 266.40 ABSTRACT#2014- 2179476;REFUND DUE BACK TO VANDERBILT MTG City Total 80.54 County Total 767.48 Total to be 848.02 Refunded Approved by ifre Harnett '� C'ol.anty Board of Commissioners Date :111812013 12/7/15 TO : HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RE: CONSIDERATION OF REFUND FOR TAXES, INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES Return Approved By: He i(!0(. /_7-I5 No. Name of Tax Payer Bill # 1 LUMBRAZO, THEODORE A LUMBRAZO, JANICE M 2 P.J.'S TRUCK BODIES AND EQUIPMENT CO PO BOX 1207 DUNN, NC, 28335 S. KEITH FAULKNER Revenue Administrator 0000062839-2015-2015-000000 0000064022-2014-2014-000000 tax, interest and Tout Penalties Refund Reason City(CI04) 797.49 County 1,303.86 City 0.00 County 7,693.92 2,101.35 7,693.92 City Total 797.49 County Total 8,997.78 Total to be Refunded 9,795.27 REBATED AND REBILLED TO INCLUDE VETERAN'S EXCLUSION VALUE DECREASE ATTACHMENT 2 NORTH CAROLINA HARNETT COUNTY RESOLUTION THAT, WHEREAS, Jonathan Bryant Overby, began his Harnett County Law Enforcement career on August 4th 2005; and WHEREAS, after ten years of distinguished service to Harnett County, Jonathan Bryant Overby will retire; and WHEREAS, according to North Carolina General Statute 14-402 and 14-409.1, proper permits have been obtained (as attached) in order to receive the side arm. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners that Jonathan Bryant Overby be awarded the following service side arm for one dollar ($1.00). Glock Model 22 Serial Number HES964. Duly adopted this !ilk day of Decev bAr , 20 15 HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ATTEST aiceyk Clerk ;/to the ATTACHMENT 3 Harnett COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA A RESOLUTION TO CANCEL THE DECEMBER 21, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS www.harnett.org 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 cancel the place or time of a particular regular meeting by resolution: that the Board has determined that it will not meet at its regular scheduled evening meeting of Monday, December 21, 2015. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County that its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, December 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. is hereby canceled; that this Resolution shall be filed with the Clerk to the Board, posed 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 7th day of December, 2015. eeler, Clerk strong roots • new growth HARNETT C By: TY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Burgin, Chairm.,17111' 0' ATTACHMENT 4 RESOLUTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY THAT WHEREAS, Harnett County is the owner of a 0.062 acre real property tract located at 228 Alpine Drive, Sanford, NC 27332 in the Barbecue Township of Harnett County; this tract is a portion of that 2.259 acre tract conveyed to Harnett County in that Deed recorded in Book 1078, Page 161, Harnett County Registry with Parcel ID No. 03958701002027; and WHEREAS, Dusty J. Fortin and wife, Kala L. Fortin have made an offer to Harnett County to purchase said 0.062 real property tract for the purchase price of $1,115.00 pursuant to the negotiated offer, advertisement and upset bid procedure set forth in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A- 269; that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners has considered this offer and said Board desires through this Resolution to propose to accept the Fortin offer on the condition that the Fortins pay a 5% deposit ($55.75) and the cost of initial publication, and that the further requirements of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-269 are met. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners pursuant to the provisions of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-269 do hereby propose to accept the offer by Dusty J. Fortin and wife, Kala L. Fortin of $1,115.00 to purchase that 0.062 acre real property tract upon their deposit of 5% of the offered price ($55.75) and subject to any upset bids received after publication of the Fortins' offer pursuant to the aforementioned statute. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County legal staff will insure the compliance with N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-269 and will provide to the Board a proposed deed at such time that a final bid has been received for said real property. Adopted this the 7th day of December, 2015. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS By: ATTEST: Gina eeler Cler the Board Jiytt�F3 urgin, ATTACHMENT 5 RESOLUTION TO HONOR GARY L. POPE THAT WHEREAS, Gary Lynn Pope began his service with Harnett County on December 1, 1992, and was appointed Emergency Services Director on August 21, 1995; and WHEREAS, Gary's tenure as Emergency Services Director has moved Harnett County's emergency response capability forward as he has built partnerships with emergency agencies and organizations inside and outside of the County, seeking every possible training opportunity for emergency responders and creating an emergency services network that other agencies seek to emulate; and WHEREAS, Gary has spearheaded the creation of numerous county -wide emergency management plans and committees including an Emergency Management Strategic Plan for the county, an "all hazards" emergency operations plan, a continuity of operations plan for Harnett County and each of its municipalities, a comprehensive crisis response plan for Harnett County Schools, a Clandestine Drug Lab Response Plan and a Bio Terrorism Plan, among others, as well as specialty teams within Harnett County Emergency Services including a dive team, search and rescue team, and a confined space team, all of which are crucial to local and mutual aid response; and WHEREAS, Gary has demonstrated a passion for making sure Harnett County's emergency responders are prepared for any disaster. He has led Harnett County through drills to prepare for many different types of disasters including natural disasters, terrorism and bio terrorism, Avian flu, school emergencies and nuclear disasters. The result of these efforts has been evidenced by the County's response to numerous incidents over the years including search and rescue operations, inclement weather, Hurricane Fran in 1996 and the deadly tornadoes of 2011; and WHEREAS, Gary has secured more than $1 million in critical equipment and training for area first responders through U.S. Department of Homeland Security grants; and WHEREAS, Gary has worked to save the taxpayers of Harnett County money through realignment of the County's fire tax districts and strategic placement of emergency response equipment and personnel. WHEREAS, Gary has built strong relationships with emergency response agencies in other counties, as well as with local, state and federal partners. He never hesitates to offer assistance to surrounding counties and to counties across North Carolina and the United States, and Harnett County has reaped the benefits of these partnerships when it has needed assistance; and WHEREAS, Gary has worked tirelessly to establish Harnett County as a leader in the field of emergency services and has been recognized with numerous awards for his efforts including the Colonel Nicholas Waters Award, the North Carolina Public Health Partners Award, North Carolina Society of Fire Rescue Instructors Instructor of the Year and Erwin Man of the Year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners that Gary Pope is hereby commended and honored on behalf of all the citizens of Harnett County for his exemplary service and contributions to Harnett County. The Board does hereby express its appreciation of Gary for his outstanding leadership, integrity and dedication given in his service as Emergency Services Director and it further gives its best wishes to Gary and his family in his retirement. Adopted this the 7th day of December, 2015. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS t) C. Gordon Sp Barbara McKoy