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Home My WebLink About011122 wsHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Work Session January 11, 2022 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, December 11, 2022 at 9:00 am, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Harnett County Resource Center and Library, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman Barbara McKoy, Commissioner Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner Member Absent: Matt B. Nicol, Vice Chairman Staff present: George Wood, Interim County Manager Dwight Snow, County Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Melissa Capps, Clerk Chairman Weatherspoon called the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner McKoy led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. The following agenda was before the Board of Commissioners: 1. Call to order — Chairman Lewis Weatherspoon 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation — Commissioner Barbara McKoy 3. Discuss FY2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES ACT) Grant Supplemental Funds, Barry A. Blevins, General Services Director 4. Development Services briefing on upcoming public hearings: • Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN21 I 1-0001 Landowner / Applicant: Dan A. Smith & Max D. Smith; 1.30 +/- acres; Pin # 0652-39-5267.000; From RA -30 to Commercial Zoning District; SR # 1575 (Neil Smith Road); Hectors Creek Township. • Proposed Zoning Change: Case #PLAN2112-0003 Landowner / Applicant: Sease 1995 Family LTD Partnership & William Patrick Sease; 6.52 +/- acres (two parcels); Pin #'s 1538-10-7948.000 &1538-10-5706.000; From Commercial to Industrial Zoning District; SR# 1709 (Hodges Chapel Road); Averasboro Township. • Proposed Text Amendment: Case # PLAN2112-0001 Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance; Article VI, Section 6.5. To amend Harnett County's UDO in order to comply with North Carolina Fire Prevention Code. Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes January 11, 2022 Page 1 of 4 5. Discuss Proposal from Sanford Holshouser regarding Economic Development Organizational Structure Review/Enhancements, Coley Price, Assistant County Manager and George Wood, Interim Manager 6. Discussion of Board's Legislative Priorities for FY 2022, Brian Haney, Assistant County Manager 7. Discuss and consider recommendation on HR Jetport Fuel Purchasing Contract, George Wood, Interim County Manager 8. County Manager's Report- George Wood, Interim County Manager • January 18, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda Review • Review applications to serve on Boards and Committees • Upcoming meetings and invitations 9. Closed Session 10. Adjourn Barry Blevins, General Services Director, reviewed a request for the Board of Commissioners to consider and approve supplemental funding for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) FY2020 CARES Act grant in the amount of $386,113. This requires NO ($0.00) local match. The additional grant funding will be used for operating services during and due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The period of performance is from January 20, 2020 - June 30, 2022. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the consent agenda at the next regular meeting. Jay Sikes, Assistant Development Services Director/ Manager of Planning Services, provided a briefing on the following upcoming public hearings: Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN211 1 -0001 Landowner / Applicant: Dan A. Smith & Max D. Smith; 1.30 +/- acres; Pin # 0652-39-5267.000; From RA -30 to Commercial Zoning District; SR # 1575 (Neil Smith Road); Hectors Creek Township. Proposed Zoning Change: Case #PLAN2112-0003 Landowner / Applicant: Sease 1995 Family LTD Partnership & William Patrick Sease; 6.52 +/- acres (two parcels); Pin #'s 1538-10-7948.000 &1538-10-5706.000; From Commercial to Industrial Zoning District; SR# 1709 (Hodges Chapel Road); Averasboro Township. Proposed Text Amendment: Case # PLAN2112-0001 Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance; Article VI, Section 6.5. To amend Harnett County's UDO in order to comply with North Carolina Fire Prevention Code. Mark Locklear, Development Services Director, provided an update on the 421 overlay project. He also thanked Mr. Wood for all he had done, he has been a wealth of knowledge and I would like to say thank you. Mr. Locklear also thanked the board for taking his recommendation and approving the salary increases, it means a lot for moral, recruitment and retention. Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes January 11, 2022 Page 2 of 4 Christian Lockamy, Economic Development Director, reviewed a proposal from Sanford Holshouser regarding Economic Development Organizational Structure Review/Enhancements. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the consent agenda at the next regular meeting. Brian Haney, Assistant County Manager reviewed and provided an update on Harnett County's Legislative Priorities for Fiscal Year 2021 which included the following: • Broadband • Economic Development • Harnett Regional Jetport • Transportation • Education • Appropriate Full Funding for the Federal Impact Aid Program ( Federal) • Assist with Efforts to Expand Natural Gas Capacity (State) • Require Accurate County Assignment of Sales Tax for Delivered Goods (State) • Provide Additional Solutions to Assist with Funding Public Education (State & Federal) • Provide Funding to Help Counties Implement School Security Measures (State & Federal) • Preserve Funding for Local Health Departments (State) • Lower NCDOT Road Takeover Threshold to 60-65% percent Buildout (State) • Support Legislation to Assist Firefighters who Contract Disease Related to Service (State) • Expand Fire Protection Grant Opportunities to include Counties (State & Federal) • Give School Systems Flexibility in Establishing their K-12 Calendars (State) • Provide Funding to Support and Establish Treatment Courts (State) • Appropriate Recurring Funds to Support State Aid for Public Libraries (State) • Increase Appropriation to Agricultural Development & Farmland Preservation Trust Fund (State) The Board discussed changes and additions for FY 2022 Legislative Priorities. Staff will bring back a revised draft at the next regular meeting for the Board to review. George Wood, Interim County Manager, stated we had sent out a memo to the Board, we pulled it from the last agenda so that it could be provided to the Jetport Advisory Board who met in the last week. I made a recommendation and the Jetport Board has made another recommendation. Chairman Weatherspoon shared the Jetport Advisory Board voted to reject the bids, do another RFP and be more specific in the RFP. Additional discussion included current bids, asking the Advisory Board to write up their recommendation and the Board of Commissioners review both recommendations before making a decision. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to table Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes January 11, 2022 Page 3 of 4 this item to the February Is' work session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson and carried unanimously. Mr. Wood stated this will be my last meeting. We will be having an 11:30 am luncheon for Brent Trout on the 18th. I will be going over projects and key issues with him from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Mr. Wood stated I believe you have made an excellent choice. Mr. Wood stated I have enjoyed working with you all. Chairman Weatherspoon stated Mr. Wood, in a short period of time you have done a tremendous amount for this County and we appreciate everything you have done. Commissioner Matthews stated thank you Mr. Wood, I have enjoyed working with you, thank you for your dedication to the County. Commissioner McKoy stated I really appreciate you and what you have done for this County, you have certainly made a difference. I also appreciate your open ear and understanding of what is going on in this County. The January 18, 2022 Regular Meeting agenda and applications to serve on Boards and Commissioners were also reviewed. Wayne Coats, Sheriff, provided an update on the KARES effort for the tornado victims in Kentucky. Commissioner McKoy moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 a.m. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Lewis W. We ers oon, Chairman Uelissa D. Capps, Clerk Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes January 11, 2022 Page 4 of 4