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Home My WebLink About020722 mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 2022 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, February 7, 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 Matt B. Nicol, Vice Chairman Barbara McKoy, Commissioner Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner Staff present: Brent Trout, County Manager Dwight Snow, County Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Melissa Capps, Clerk Chairman Weatherspoon called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Matthews led the Pledge of Allegiance and provided the invocation. Chairman Weatherspoon called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The items on the consent agenda were as follows: A. Minutes i. Regular Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2022 ii. Joint Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2022 iii. Work Session Minutes of February 1, 2022 B. Budget Amendments (Attachment 1) C. Harnett County Information Technology Director requests the Board of Commissioners adopt a Resolution Authorizing Electronic Signatures in Harnett County Transactions. (Attachment 2) D. Adopt a Resolution by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners to Join with the City of Dunn to Sell Real Property PIN # 1516-86-9073.00 and Parcel ID No. 02151608470028. (Attachment 3) Harnett County Board of Commissioners February 7, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 E. Harnett County Health Directors requests the Board approve the fees for the Health Department for COVID-19 Antibody Rapid Testing and Vaxelis (Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Hep B HIB). F. County Attorney requests that Harnett County issue a Quitclaim Deed conveying certain real property to the W.A. Johnson heirs pursuant to a reverter claim interest. G. Administration requests the Board of Commissioners approve the Legislative Priorities for FY 2022. H. Administration requests the Board of Commissioners authorize the Chairman to sign Lease Agreements for 125 Alexander Drive Warehouse. I. Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats requests that the Board rescind its approval of the reclassification request that was approved on January 3, 2022, for employee in position number 1082 from a Classification Assistant (Grade 15) to an Administrative Assistant II (Grade 21). Chairman Weatherspoon opened the meeting for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. The following people provided comments: 1. Glenn Maughan, 230 E. Lillington Street, Angier (read by Clerk) 2. Jerry Rivas, 364 Twin Ponds Road, Sanford. 3. Angela Scarborough, did not provide an address. 4. Kelly Waite, 2724 Olivia Road, Sanford 5. Heather Byrd, 6582 401 South, Bunn Level 6. Richard Chapman, 5220 Christian Light Road 7. Alan Longman, 234 Hamilton Road, Bunn Level 8. James Cody, 146 Cedar Lane, Sanford 9. Kent Jeffries, 747 Purfoy Road, Fuquay Varina 10. Walter Waite, Jr. 2724 Olivia Road, Sanford No one else spoke. The public comment period was closed. Lisa McFaddin, Budget Director, stated last week we presented the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2023-2029. The CIP is the County's seven year plan for identifying and funding the County's capital improvement projects. At this time we like to ask for the public's input on the recommended the plan. Chairman Weatherspoon opened the public input session for the proposed CIP. The following people spoke: 1. Elizabeth Longman, 234 Hamilton Road, Bunn Level 2. Ronnie Kemp, 244 Chesley Lane, Lillington 3. Margaret Morton, 86 Gwendolyn Way, Fuquay Varina 4. Rebecca Brock, 5220 Christian Light Road, Fuquay Varina 5. Alan Longman, 234 Hamilton Road, Bunn Level Harnett County Board of Commissioners February 7, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 6. Jerry Rivas, 364 Twin Ponds Road, Sanford 7. Kent Jeffries, 747 Purfoy Road, Fuquay Varina 8. Angela Scarborough, did not provide an address. 9. Anna Bryant, 109 Woodwater Circle, Lillington No one else spoke and the public input session was closed. The Capital Improvement Program will come back for adoption at the February 21" meeting. Ira Hall, Chief Information Officer, recommended Harnett County Government enter into an agreement with CloudWyze to allow access to county owned and maintained underground conduit on E. McNeil St. The conduit will allow CloudWyze to "go under" the railroad crossing without having to wait for the potentially extended permitting process with the railroad company. CloudWyze will use this conduit to install one fiber cable to connect the necessary infrastructure to enable them to provide Internet access to our community. This agreement is for 60 months with the option to renew for another 60 months. Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve an agreement with CloudWyze. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthews. The motion carried unanimously. Rebecca Jackson, Consultant with True North Performance Group, LLC, reviewed the strategic planning process, provided highlights from citizen and employee engagement efforts and presented the Draft Strategic Plan which included the vision statement, mission and core values. Ms. Jackson stated the next steps would include consensus, adoption and implementation. Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the Strategic Plan. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Brent Trout stated included in the agenda packet was the monthly reports from DSS and Finance as well as the interdepartmental budget amendments. Vice Chairman Nicol stated he would ask the Board to consider an answer period following the public comment period to answer questions received during that time. Discussion was held. Commissioner Matthews stated he would be in favor of an informal answer period. Chairman Weatherspoon stated we can add that to a work session to discuss. Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to adjourn at 10:59 am. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson and carried unanimously. '1�1 AQ i� wis W. Weabirspoon, Chairman `Melissa D. Capps, krk�� Harnett County Board of Commissioners February 7, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. Section 1. To amend the Harnett Regional Jetport department of the General fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: REVENVE I I AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUI TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 120W0 380890 OTHER REVENUE S5.767 EXPLANATION: The jetport N as reimbursed for damages done to equipment and hangar during an afterhours unauthorized person. APPROVALS: .Alept Head (date) Finance O cer da e) County Manager (date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this 1 day of 20 Melissa Capps Clerk to the Board Prepared by: alu�ais %is W. Weathersp4Ch' Board of Commissioners Date: F&nL y d, 2022 DESCRIPTION OF CODE 1•. 1 •1 1 ---- • REVENVE I I AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUI TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 120W0 380890 OTHER REVENUE S5.767 EXPLANATION: The jetport N as reimbursed for damages done to equipment and hangar during an afterhours unauthorized person. APPROVALS: .Alept Head (date) Finance O cer da e) County Manager (date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this 1 day of 20 Melissa Capps Clerk to the Board Prepared by: alu�ais %is W. Weathersp4Ch' Board of Commissioners Date: F&nL y d, 2022 COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. W Section 1. To amend the HARNETT REGIONAL WATER department of the AD' CS/METER fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: 1 � 1 ®®---- . a a K-11 Nei IN 0 WARM REVENUE I AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB -TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE: INCREASE I DECREASE 6103800 380850 INSURANCE SETTLEMENT $26,236 EXPLANATION: MOVE FUNDS FROM REVENUE INSURANCE SETTLEMENT TO EXPENDITURE CAPITAL OUTLAY VEHICLES FOR REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. APPRO A : Dept Head (date) k Finance Offic 2� County Manager (date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to oa 3' aiid to udget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this day of 20 Oil .4200 Melissa Capps wis W!.1h erspoo , C innanClerk to the Board , rtl BoaCommis ' rs Prep—d by uuurayama Ww Januan 18. 2022 �51b COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. Section 1. To amend the Finance department of the General fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE I I AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB -TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 1104130 544010 IBANKING CHARGES S15,0 REVENUE I AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB -TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 1103900 390990 FUND BALANCE S 15,000 EXPLANATION: To increase fund balance appropriated to cover Finance banking charges for the remainder of the fiscal year. APPROVA /`2o -2L Dept Head (date) Finance Officer (date) County Manager (date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this IONday of 20IL �F COMM/ss� Qp "gpar�� t O v Melissa Capps° O � ° yF ewis W. Weathe6poon, airman Clerk to the Board �POc7� / p, Board ofCommi loners Prepared b, pslnckland Dale. J-- IN, 21,22 540b COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. Section 1. To amend the Sheriff department of the General fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE I I AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB -TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE -FUEL REVENUE I I AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB -TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 1103900 390990 FUND BALANCE $167,030 EXPLANATION: To increase Fund Balance appropriated to cover fuel cost for the remainder of the F1'. Original Budget appropriated was reduced from prior year allocation. APPROV L /..4�. - N 114.4 4� /-20 -2Z Head (date) Finance ffic r( e) County Manager (date) iT7. 2 Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this day o 20 !� "2 ��'�)MMlss' Qlt7 7. !Ot'titc ate f)n Q° Melissa Capps p Lewis W. Wea rspoon airman Q. Clerk to the Board m `* Board of Commissioners Prepared k% Acoats Dal, lanuan Il. 21,22 Saab COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. Section 1. To amend the Cooperative Extension department of the General fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: I ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB -TASK I JOB I DESCRIPTION OF CODE I INCREASE I DECREASE REVENUE AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB- I ASIS JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE: INCREASE DECREASE 110499 330310 INUR I STATE 5000 EXPLANATION: Reducing revenue (grant funds) Cooperative Extension did not receive from the State to cover costs of the Teen Court Program. The BOC approved using Contingency funds to replace the lost revenue. APP V a t/Ip/Z� Zo i z pt ead (date) Finance O r er(date) County Manager (date) Section 2 114• �-- Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Cler to the Board, an o the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. n2 Adopted this I day of Melissa Capps Clerk to the Board Prepared M: I—Wd. )1� RESOLUTION NO. 2022-03 .,Harnett COUNTY NIORTH CAR01 TNA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN HARNETT COUNTY TRANSACTIONS pursuant to the Electronic Commerce Act (NCGS Chapter 66, Article IIA) all public agencies, including local units of government, may use and accept electronic signatures under the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (NCGS Chapter 66, Article 40; and WHEREAS, NCGS § 66-58.5 requires that a public agency request or require the use of electronic signatures in order for agency transactions signed electronically to have the same force and effect as a manual signature; and WHEREAS, the County of Harnett desires to approve and authorize the use and acceptance of electronic signatures in current or future County business transactions, to include, but not be limited to, employment documents, county policies, contracts and purchase orders, so that the electronic signature process will satisfy the validity requirements of NCGS § 66-58.5. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that effective immediately, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the utilization and acceptance of electronic signatures in County transactions, including, but not limited to, employment documents, county policies, contracts, and purchase orders. Adopted this 7th day of February, 2022. Harnett County Board of Commissioners By. 4ewis W. �Weatherspoon. Chairman ATTEST: Melissa D. Capps, Clerk to the Board RESOLUTION NO. 2022-04 Harnett C 0 U N T Y NORTH CAROLINA www.harnett.org RESOLUTION BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO JOIN WITH THE CITY OF DUNN COUNCILTO SELL REAL PROPERTY THAT WHEREAS, Harnett County and the City of Dunn are the owners of a real property tract located on East Edgerton Street in the City of Dunn, Harnett County, NC 28334. This tract is a portion of that real property conveyed to Harnett County and the City of Dunn in that Deed recorded in Book 247, Page 332, Harnett County Registry with PIN #1516-86-9073.000 and Parcel ID No. 02151608470028;and WHEREAS, Dunkin Deals LLC has made an offer to Harnett County and the City of Dunn to purchase said real property tract for the purchase price of $7,500.00 plus closing costs pursuant to the negotiated offer, advertisement and upset bid procedure set forth in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-269; that the City of Dunn Council on December 14, 2021, adopted a Resolution authorizing the sale of this real property subject to the approval by Harnett County; that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners has considered this offer and it desires through this Resolution to propose to accept the offer on the condition that Dunkin Deals LLC pays a 5% deposit ($375.00) and the notice of sale publication fee, 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 does hereby propose to accept the offer of $7,500.00 plus the payment of the notice of sale publication fee by Dunkin Deals LLC to purchase the above described real property tract upon its deposit of 5% of the offered price ($375.00) and the notice of sale publication fee, subject to any upset bids received after publication of Dunkin Deals LLC's offer pursuant to the aforementioned statute. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County and City attorneys will insure the compliance with the sale provisions of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-269 and will provide to the Board and Council a Special Warranty Deed for proper execution at such time that a final bid has been received and accepted for said real property. Adopted this the 7`h day of February, 2022. ATTEST: Melis. D. Capps Clerk to the Board strong roots • new growth HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Lewis W. Weat6efspoon, Chairman