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Home My WebLink About010323 mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Minutes January 3, 2023 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 9:00 am, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Hamett County Resource Center and Library, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina Members present: Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman William Morris, Vice Chairman Barbara McKoy, Commissioner W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Commissioner Staff present: Brent Trout, County Manager Dwight Snow, County Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Melissa Capps, Clerk Chairman Nicol called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner McKoy led the Pledge of Allegiance and provided the invocation. Chairman Nicol called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to approve the agenda as published. Vice Chairman Morris seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner McKoy made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Vice Chairman Morris seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The items on the consent agenda were as follows: A. Minutes i. Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2022 Chairman Nicol 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. Alan Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC. 2. Elizabeth Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC. 3. Linda Sundemum of 25 Spruce Lane, Lillington, NC. No one else spoke. The public comment period was closed. Brent Trout, County Manager, read a statement regarding recent comments made about Claire Jones, Elections Director. Harnett County Board of Commissioners January 3, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Pagel of 3 Mr. Trout shared an RFP was distributed in November, 2022 for the compensation study and four (4) proposals were received. The selection team reviewed all proposals received and a vendor was selected, Pontifex Consulting Group. Discussion included the length of time to complete the study and how the budget process may be effected. The study may take 4 to 5 months. A contingency amount for the implementation of the compensation study will be placed in the budget. Vice Chairman Moms made a motion to approve the budget amendments as requested by the Finance Director. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McKay and carried unanimously. (Attachment 1) Commissioner Matthews made a motion to adopt the tax rebates, refunds and releases as requested by the Tax Administrator. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Morris and carried unanimously. (Attachment 2) Mr. Trout reviewed a request from Harnett County Emergency Services seeking Board approval to accept the RFP Bid from Lee Hartmann & Sons (Winston Salem) for the upgrade of the EOC audio visual equipment. The bid is $76,379 the total grant funding available for the project is $90,633.61. This grant funding (CBCG previously approved by Board) is a zero county match, NCEM reimbursable grant. This project will enhance our response and recovery operations for the future and replace rapidly aging equipment. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to approve the acceptance of the bid from Lee Hartmann & Sons (Winston Salem) for the upgrade of the EOC audio visual equipment in the amount of $76,379. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Morris and carried unanimously. Mr. Trout also reviewed a request from Workforce Development regarding the contract for the performance periods of January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023 and July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 with the Mid -Carolina Regional Council to provide Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) grant services. The WIOA grant is a federal grand administered by the Mid -Carolina Regional Council. WIOA grant funding will enable the Workforce Development Department to provide employment and training services to the citizens of Harnett County enrolled in the WIOA Youth, Adult, and Dislocated Worker Programs. Vice Chairman Morris moved to approve the contract for the performance periods of January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023 and July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 with the Mid -Carolina Regional Council to provide Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) grant services. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Weatherspoon and carried unanimously. Vice Chairman Morris shared he would like to inform the Board that he had spoken with Mr. Trout and asked that staff look at the feasibility of the extension of water services to Old Hamilton Road and look at repairs needed in the Erwin area. Commissioner McKoy asked if Diversity and Inclusion training for employees is still on the agenda. Mr. Trout stated from my standpoint yes, it is still on my to do list. Hamer County Board of Commissioners January 3, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Commissioner Matthews made a motion to adjourn at 9:24 am. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Moms and carried unanimously. Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman MelW%D. Capps, Clerk Harnett County Board of Commissioners January 3, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 COUNTY OF HARNETF ATTACHMENT 1 BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Hemea, North Cemhna, that the following amendment be made to the annual budge) onliomce for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Seedon 1. To amend the Library department of the G..) Raw. The appropriations are to be changed M follows: ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB -TASK I JOB I DESCRIPTION OF CODE I INCREASE I DECREASE REVENUE i I AMOUNT DEG I OBJECT I PROJECT TASK SURtTASK I JOB I DESCRIPIJONOFCO)E I INCREASE I DECREASE LSTA IRFSTRICTED-FFDFRAL S16,800 1106170 330210 EKPLANATION: The Slate Libyanof NC has awarded a $16,800 grant to porehme hem, needed to suplmrt a road lileney and psogamning loltlrhve. Funds will be used in purrbese an all-inelusb: mobile kimhen, food lines, Curriculum, unusual and ether supplies. APPROVALS: DHead CounN Maluger (Nle) Sahon 2. Copies of this budget amendment shell he furnished to the Clerk to the Board, and in the Budget Officer and the Finance OIBac for their dimlion. Adopted thl :� day o , 20 Melissa Cappe Clerk m the BoaN NMerM eWn baiMimam Board ofC`omrmissionem �Tsrtd�} Q ` 1CD, oemwt. zox 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, 2023. Section 1. To amend the Transportation department of the General fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB -TASK 1 JOB I DESCRIPTION OF CODE AMOUNT I INCREASE I DECREASE 1104630 549 885 CTPAD INDIRECT COST $19 085 REVENUE AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB -TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 1104630 1104630 1103900 330210 330310 390M CTPAD CTPAD RESTRICTED -FEDERAL RESTRICTED -STATE FUND BALANCE S15269 $954 $2863 EXPLANATION: To align the County's indirect cost budget with the amount awarded on the NCDOT's Community Transportation Program Administrative Grant for FY23. APPROVALS: nyli Li' /j Z1L cTr orH lZ ftO 'ZL Dept Head(date) F' ceOtFlrgr�dgF County ManeOer (date) Section 2. Copies of0ds budget amendment shall be famished to the Clerk to the Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this . day o .20 23 MelissaC Clerk to the Board h<p�ei M: 'P°ok Ma dom B. Nicol, Chaim= Board ofCommissiorters c.o. na B.X. COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE TT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of IJamett, North Carolina, that the following amendment be made to the snow] budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Section 1. To amend the Harnett Regional Water department of the HRW fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT ORC OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB -TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 6ID7111 552000 1 CAPITAL OUTLAY- $75000 6107115 6107113 523020 524060 E UIPMEFIT SUPPLIES -FUEL MB:RSUPPI.�S-WATBRPW,NT S15,000 560000 REVENUE AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT TASK SUB -TASK I JOB I DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE EXPLANATION: Add funds for LP gas and chemical feed pumps fro WTI. APPROV LS: iaq) — l Dqk Head (date) Pion tar(dek) 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 dayo .2093 q�ar wiA a r!"'Yl Melissa Capps Clete on th Board weed Fy emm Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman Board ofCommissionas m. t, n. mn e 10 COUNTY OF HARNETT IRWET ORDWANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Gswerning Board ofthe Calmly of IlaraM North Carolina, that the following vnendment be made to the sonnet budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Section 1. Toemend[he Bataan Re®ood Water department of the MW land. The appropriations we to be changed a follows: M -II s um rt ----®E'Y- EXPLANATION: To as. Ponds to cbaote Mae a eastnet M M"- V p J— (f- 3 Hoed (dal") Flay¢ yy (dale) Coonry Manager (date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment small be famished to the Clerk to the Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. �s Adopted this_ day old .ti a . h 1 , M 23. Melissa Capps Clete to the Bard Lewis W. WeyMapoca• Q tmat ,d Board ofCanntiyioners �� aa. sn.ras. san � 1, COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Haman, NOM Caroline, that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, Section I. To and the Cooperative Extension departmeat of the General fund. The appropriations are to b, changed w follows: REVENUE AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB -TASK JOB DESCRD9'ION OE CODE DICREASE DECREASE 1103900 390990 Appropnud table J800 EXPLANATION: To Increax budget for upcoming tmtnings and eveme in Craps/Livestock pragr.m. APPROVALSk*z 11/asl"Q � i101 I �e(aM1��f.B.�" 12 �L2'av t Heed < e) France cer' lI County Manager (date) 2 Co ies of dds budget amendment shell ba famished to the Clerk to the Board` an tO the Budget Officer and the Finance Seeaan p Officer fa then dimsfien. Adopted thB 3 d.J of_= q 20 Melissa Copy Clerk to Ne BOerd Lewis W. waaBwrspoon, Co.. Board ofCommissionen `O L Neills Creek Park CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE 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 consists of design and construction of a new Concession Stand, Restroom, and Storage Facility at Neills Creek Park, adjacent to Harnett Central Middle School. Section 2. The following expenditures are hereby appropriated for this project Original Amended Ordinance Adjustment Ordinance Engineering $ 109,225 $ - $ 109,225 Construction 335,000 - 335,000 Capital Outlay - - - Contingency - - - Total $ 444,225 S - S 444,225 Section 3. The following revenues are hereby appropriated for this project: Original Amended Ordinance Adjustment Ordinance SCIF State Grant (12/22) $ 444,225 $ (444,225) $ - InterfundTmnsfer(12/22) $0 444,225 S 444,225 Total $ 444,225 $ - $ 444,225 Section 4. The original project ordinance, approved on May 16, 2022, is being revised due to project being funded by General Obligation Bond, Series 2021 instead of SCIF funds. Duly adopted this - day ofl—l{ 2023. Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman Harnett County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: Mel sa Capps, Clerk t6 the Board ATTACHMENT 2 Board Report 1/3/2023 Approved To: Harnett County Board of Commissioners Re: Consideration of Refund for Taxes, Interest and Penalities for all Muncipalities Adjustment Reason Bill Number Full rebate 0002288530-2022-2022-0000-00 Christine Wallace Acting Tax Administrator Approved by the Harnett County pp d oj,Commisaionera Date J ``_ O, �. Type Received Amount Refund Amount Name BUS $ 24.48 $ 24.48 LUMEN INC