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Minutes of Work Session
August 29, 2023
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, August 29, 2023,
at 9:00 am, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Harnett County Resource Center and Library,
455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present: Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman
William Morris, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Commissioner
W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner
Staff present: Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Brent Trout, County Manager
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Melissa Capps, Clerk
Chairman Nicol called the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting to order at 9:00 am.
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
The following agenda was before the Board of Commissioners:
1. Call to order — Chairman Matt Nicol
2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation — Commissioner Lewis W. Weatherspoon
3. Update on Comprehensive Land Use Plan; Coley Price, Deputy County Manager and
Stewart Engineering, Inc.
4. Discuss a request for approval of 620 ARPA COVID-19 School Health Team
Workforce funding from NC Department of Health and Human Services; John
Rouse, Health Director
5. Discuss a request for approval of the updated Library Service Policy; Angela
McCauley, Library Director
6. Discuss a ground lease with Harnett Air, LLC for a hangar at Harnett Regional
Jetport; Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney
7. Discuss the Mid -Carolina Local Workforce Development Area Chief Elected
Official Board (CEOB) Agreement; Brent Trout, County Manager
8. Review applications to serve on Boards and Committees.
9. County Manager's Report — Brent Trout, County Manager
10. September 5, 2023 Regular Meeting Agenda Review
• Upcoming meetings and invitations
• Closed Session
11. Adjourn
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Chairman Nicol shared Item 3. Update on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Study has been
requested to be moved to the September 261h work session.
John Rouse, Health Director, reviewed a request for approval of 620 ARPA COVID-19 School
Health Team Workforce funding from NC DHHS. These funds will be used to provide COVID
support and response in schools and to sustain a public health workforce which includes school
nurses and other school health professionals. Funding in the amount of $120,328 was approved
in FY 22-23, and the Health Department expended $76,458 leaving a balance of $43,870.
Additional funding above the $43,870 became available in the amount of $33,642 bringing the
FY 23-24 total to $77,512. The Health Department requests approval of the additional $33,642.
Consensus of the Board of Commissioners was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
Angela McCauley, Library Director, reviewed a request for approval of the recently updated
Library Service Policy. The library plays a pivotal role in providing access to information,
promoting literacy, and fostering a sense of belonging for all residents. The existing policy has
served the library well, but given the evolving landscape of technology, community needs, best
practices, and the recent consolidation of our library system, we have undertaken a
comprehensive review and revision process to ensure that library policies remain current,
relevant, and inclusive. The proposed revision aligns with the values of our community and the
strategic goals of the county. Your approval of this revised library policy will enable us to better
serve our constituents, adapt to evolving needs, and continue fostering a vibrant and informed
community. Consensus of the Board of Commissioners was to place this item on the next
consent agenda.
Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney, reviewed a request for the approval of the land lease
with leasehold improvements between the County and Harnett Air, LLC. The annual lease
amount is $8,976.80 for a period of twenty years with three 5 year options to renew. Consensus
of the Board of Commissioners was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
Brent Trout, County Manager, reviewed a request for approval of the Mid -Carolina Local
Workforce Development Area Chief Elected Official Board (CEOB) Agreement which includes
the addition of Moore and Montogomery Counties. Consensus of the Board of Commissioners
was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
Applications for reappointment to the Harnett County Board of Adjustment and Harnett County
District H Tourism Authority Board were reviewed. Consensus of the Board of Commissioners
was to place the reappointment of John Privett to the Harnett County District H Tourism
Authority Board to serve as the Business/Tourism related voting member and reappointment of
Andrew Ruhland to the Board of Adjustment as the District 2 representative on the next consent
agenda. Commissioner McKoy requested information regarding the Harnett County Women and
Youth Committee.
Mr. Trout shared information regarding the preparation for the potential hurricane weather
approaching this week.
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Commissioner Weatherspoon made a motion to convene into Closed Session for the following
purposes: to discuss certain personnel matters; and consultation with and instructions to the
county staff concerning the position to be taken by the county in negotiating a proposed contract
for the acquisition of real property. This motion is made pursuant to NC General Statute Section
143-318.11 (a)(6) and 143-318.11 (a)(5). Vice Chairman Morris seconded the motion. The
motion carried unanimously.
Following a motion to come of Closed Session, Chairman Nicol called the meeting back into
open session.
Vice Chairman Morris a motion to adjourn at 10:04 am. The motion was seconded by Chairman
Nicol and carried unanimously.
Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman
Melissa . Capps, Clerk
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