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REGULAR MEETING
Date: Monday, December 4, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Commissioners Meeting Room Harnett County Resource Center & Library 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington
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1. Call to order – Chairman Matt Nicol
2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation – Commissioner Lewis W. Weatherspoon
3. Consider additions and deletions to the published agenda.
4. Consent Agenda A. Minutes i. Regular Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023 ii. Work Session Minutes of November 28, 2023 B. The Harnett County Tax Department solicited a third Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from firms for contract services related to the furnishing of labor, material, and supplies along with the performance of all work required for the completion and delivery of a walk-around appraisal of all real property in Harnett County. Services include assistance to the Tax Administrator and staff, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Board of Equalization and Review. Services would also include assistance to county legal staff for appeals to the Property Tax Commission. The Harnett County Tax Administrator requests the Board of Commissioners award the contract for 2026 Reappraisal to Vincent Valuations. C. The Harnett County Health Director requests the Board of Commissioners approve the fee increases for COVID and RSV vaccines as approved by the Board of Health at their meeting on November 16, 2023. D. Harnett Regional Water requests the Board approve an amendment between Harnett Regional Water and the Town of Fuquay-Varina for the purchase of additional wastewater capacity. The
Town's Board has approved this amendment which formalizes the purchase of additional
wastewater capacity in the planned expansion of the North Harnett Wastewater Treatment Plant.
E. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners would like to appoint Ashley Dunn as an at-large
member and reappoint George Thurman as a District 1 member to the Harnett County Board of
Equalization and Review.
5. Consider the award of the North Harnett Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Upgrade Project
Construction Contract to Adams Robinson Enterprises, Inc. from Dayton, Ohio in the amount of
$104,121,000; Steve Ward, Harnett Regional Water Director
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6. Reorganization of the Board – Selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman - Melissa Capps, Clerk to the Board
7. Public Comment Period Period of up to 30 minutes for informal comments allowing 3 minutes for each presentation.
8. Public Input for Recommended Capital Improvement Program Projects; Lisa McFadden, Budget Director
9. County Manager’s Report – Brent Trout, County Manager A. Harnett County DSS Monthly Report B. Sandhills Center Quarterly Report C. Interdepartmental Budget Amendments D. Budget Amendments – Motion to approve budget amendments as requested by the Finance Officer. E. Tax Rebates, Refunds and Releases – Motion to approve tax rebates, refunds and releases as
requested by the Tax Administrator.
10. New Business
11. Closed Session
12. Adjourn CONDUCT OF THE DECEMBER 4, 2023 MEETING
Livestream of the meeting will be on the Harnett County Government’s YouTube Channel
at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7mTF6HTD65x_98EhAMeMg/featured.
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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting Minutes
November 20, 2023
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, November 20, 2023 at
6:00 pm, 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
W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner
Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Commissioner
Staff present: Brent Trout, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Jaime Bell-Raig, Deputy Clerk
Chairman Nicol called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Commissioner Matthews led the Pledge of Allegiance and provided the invocation.
Chairman Nicol called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Vice Chairman Morris made
a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Weatherspoon seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
Vice Chairman Morris made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Weatherspoon
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The items on the consent agenda were as follows:
A.Minutes
i.Regular Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2023
ii.Work Session Minutes of November 14, 2023
B.It is requested the Board of Commissioners adopt the Opioid Task Force Strategic Plan.
C.Cooperative Extension requests permission to accept $130,000 grant from the North Carolina
Tobacco Trust Fund for the purpose of renovation of the Agriculture Center kitchen. The new
kitchen will provide a true educational kitchen for the purpose of educating food service
workers as well as Harnett County citizens including youth and adults.
D.The Board of Commissioners is requested to approve the appointment of Stephen Barrington
to the Executive Committee of the Southeastern Economic Development Commission. The
board will need to make a motion to approve his appointment. His appointment will carry
forward as long as he serves in this position with Harnett County. The next SEDC Executive
Committee meeting is November 28, 2023.
E.Adopt a Resolution setting the 2024 Schedule of Meetings of the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners. (Attachment 1)
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F. Approve the appointment of Bryan Keith Avery as District 3 representative to the Historic
Properties Commission.
G. Administration requests the Board of Commissioners adopt a Resolution to cancel the
December 28, 2023 Work Session of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners.
(Attachment 2)
Chaiman Nicol called the meeting’s attention to Ms. Moncia Tyson-Crawford for special recognition of
her heroic efforts in safely exiting thirty-eight children from a bus moments before it caught fire. A
resolution of special recognition was adopted by a motion by Vice Chairman Bill Morris and seconded by
Commissioners Matthews and the motion passed unanimously.
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 person provided comments:
1. Elizabeth Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel
2. Alan Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel
3. Barbara Koblich of 220 Sherman Road, Fuquay-Varina
4. Everett Blake, III of 352 Gardner Road, Angier
5. Jerry Rivas
6. Brittany Lassiter
7. Mark Wendt of 6445 US 401 N, Lillington
8. Johnny Shenton of 492 Hilliard Road, Lillington
9. Kevin Matthews of 536 Rawls Church Road, Lillington
No one else spoke. The public comment period was closed.
1. Sarah Arbour, Long Range Planner/Planner II, petitioned the Board for a public hearing on
Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2310-0001 Landowner / Applicant: Shelton Beasley; .3
+/- acres; Pin #1528-40-7675.000; From Commercial to RA-30 Zoning District; Averasboro
Township; US Hwy 301 N.
Ms. Arbour stated staff’s evaluation is:
• The impact to the adjacent properties is reasonable and the benefits of the rezoning outweigh
any potential inconvenience or harm to the community. A change of zoning to a residential
zoning classification RA-30 would permit less intense uses than the uses permitted in the
Commercial zoning classification, which reduces the potential for impact to the surrounding
community. The change of zoning to a residential zoning designation is compatible with the
current surrounding land uses.
• The requested zoning to RA-30 is compatible with the land use classification of Compact
Mixed Use. These are areas with access to major thoroughfares & utilities and incorporate a
mix of residential & nonresidential uses.
• The requested zoning designation will enhance the public health, safety and general welfare.
The uses permitted in the RA-30 zoning district are more compatible with the surrounding
land uses than the non-residential uses permitted in the Commercial zoning designation.
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• The request to rezone the parcel from Commercial to RA-30 should be elevated for
reasonableness. The subject property is a relatively small property located in an area where all
adjacent properties are zoned Commercial.
• As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to RA-30 is reasonable and would not have
an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community due to the compatibility of the
requested zoning district with the land use classification and the current use of the property.
Therefore, it is recommended that this rezoning request be APPROVED.
At the November 6, 2023 Planning Board Meeting, the board voted (5-0) to recommend the approval of the
requested rezoning from the Commercial zoning district to the RA-30 zoning district based on the compatibility
with the comprehensive land use plan, the current use of the property as a single family residence, and the
surrounding land uses. There were no residents present at the meeting to speak in opposition.
Chairman Nicol opened the public hearing and the following people spoke:
1. Shelton Beasley spoke in favor of the request.
2. Elizabeth Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel spoke in favor of the request.
No one else spoke and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to
approve the requested zoning change from Commercial to RA-30. Vice Chairman Morris seconded the
motion, and the motion passed unanimously. (Attachment 3)
2. Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2309-0003 Landowner / Applicant:
TFD, Inc. / Johnathan Tucker; 7.49 +/- acres; Pin #0654-59-0569.000; From RA-30 to
Commercial Zoning District; Hector’s Creek Township; Intersection of US Hwy 401 N & SR #
1415 (Rawls Church Road).
Ms. Arbour stated staff’s evaluation is:
• The impact to the adjacent property owners and surrounding community is reasonable as the
requested zoning classification is in the vicinity and the property is located along a major
thoroughfare.
• The requested zoning district is compatible with the underlying land use, Employment Mixed
Use. This land use classification is a development node designed to encourage commercial
activity and economic development throughout the County.
• The requested zoning designation would enhance or maintain public health, safety and general
welfare due to the required site improvements that would be required for commercial
development.
• The request to rezone the parcel from Commercial to RA-30 should be elevated for
reasonableness. Due to the compatibility of the requested zoning classification with the
underlying land use and the proximity of the requested zoning classification to the subject
property, the request does not need to elevated for reasonableness.
• As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to Commercial would not have an
unreasonable impact on the surrounding community based on compatibility with the future
land use plan. Therefore, it is recommended that this rezoning request be APPROVED.
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At the November 6, 2023 Planning Board Meeting, the board voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the rezoning
based on the compatibility of the requested zoning with the Harnett County Land Use Plan. There were several
residents present at the meeting to speak in opposition. Concerns from residents included:
• Increase of traffic safety issues with the additional trips created from a commercial use of the
property, particularly at the intersection of Rawls Church Road and US Hwy 401 N.
• The potential effects on the values of adjoining properties.
Chairman Nicol opened the public hearing and the following people spoke:
1. Johnathan Tucker with TFD of 141 Country Haven Lane, Fuquay-Varina
2. Kevin Matthews of 536 Rawls Church Road, Lillington
3. Alan Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel
4. Johnny Shenton of 492 Hilliard Road, Lillington
No one else spoke and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Weatherspoon read a letter from
North Caolina Department of Transportation regarding the signal for project number 50870 which has
been assigned to US 401 at State Road 1415, which is Rawls Church Road. The letter from the North
Carolina Department of Transportation stated the new signal at this intersection is fully funded at
$825,000.00. Greenfield Communities paid $175,000.00 of the project amount. The project is currently
under design with right-of-way a utility relocation scheduled to begin in Spring of 2024 and the project
should be led to contract in the Spring of 2025 and DOT is working to accelerate the date if at all
possible. Commissioner Weatherspoon mentioned a couple of tracts of commercially zoned land in the
area. He further stated he worked with a resident for approximately nine months which led to one of the
land buyers purchasing the easement back from Duke Energy. The company ultimately decided to build
in another County. Commissioner Weatherspoon made a motion to approve the proposed zoning change.
No second was made and the motion died.
3. Public Hearing on Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2309-0004 Landowner / Applicant:
Nola Brett / Rajesh Patel (Buyer) & Don Curry, Curry Engineering; 6.73 +/- acres; Pin #0652-
28-2667.000; From RA-40 to Commercial Zoning District; Hector’s Creek Township; US Hwy
401 N.
Ms. Arbour stated staff’s evaluation is:
• The impact to the adjacent property owners is reasonable and the benefits of the proposed
rezoning outweigh any potential harm to the community. The property has access to a major
thoroughfare and is in close proximity of the requested zoning district. Additionally, the future
land use plan designates this property for small-scale commercial centers, which is compatible
with the requested zoning district. The property is in close proximity to the requested zoning
classification and there are several non-residential uses in the vicinity.
• The requested zoning district is compatible with the land use classification, Rural Centers.
This land use classification is a development node designed to encourage commercial activity
and economic development with small commercial centers throughout the county.
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• The requested zoning would enhance or maintain public health, safety and general welfare due
the compatibility of the requested zoning classification with the underlying land use and the
required site improvements once developed for commercial use.
• The request to rezone the parcel for Small-Scale Rezoning and should be elevated for
reasonableness. Due the compatibility of the requested zoning classification with the
underlying land use and the proximity of the requested zoning classification to the subject
property, the request does not need to be evaluated for reasonableness.
• As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to Commercial would not have an
unreasonable impact on the surrounding community based on compatibility with the future
land use plan. Therefore, it is recommended that this rezoning request be APPROVED.
At the November 6, 2023 Planning Board Hearing, the board voted (4-1) to recommend approval of the requested
rezoning from RA-40 to Commercial. Concerns from residents included:
• The potential for an increase in traffic safety issues in the community.
• The potential for an increase in public safety issues in the community if the property were
developed as a gas station and convenience store.
• The potential for negative impacts on adjoining property owners including water run-off and
light, noise, and air pollution.
• The character of the residential and agricultural community would be adversely affected.
Chairman Nicol opened the public hearing and the following people spoke:
1. Don Curry with Curry Engineering of 205 S. Fuquay-Varina, Fuquay-Varina
2. Taylor Bradley Behm of 355 Kipling Road, Fuquay-Varina (opposition)
3. Marge Moreton of 86 Gwendolyn Way, Fuquay-Varina (opposition)
4. Elizabeth Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel (opposition)
5. Zack Hobbs of 99 Kipling Road, Fuquay-Varina (opposition) (presented Petitions in opposition –
Attachment 4)
6. Kemp Johnson of 204 Kipling Road, Fuquay-Varina (opposition)
7. Alan Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel (opposition)
8. Chris Wrenn of 129 Kipling Road, Fuquay-Varina (opposition)
9. Kaleigh Hobbs of 99 Kipling Road, Fuquay-Varina (opposition)
No one else spoke and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Weatherspoon made a motion to
deny the proposed zoning request. Vice Chairman Morris seconded the motion and the motion carried
unanimously. (Attachment 5)
A brief ten-minute recess was taken at 7:32 p.m. and the Chairman called the meeting back to order at
7:42 p.m.
4. Consider Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2307-0005 Landowner / Applicant: LGI
Homes NC, LLC/ Greenfield Communities; 35.36 +/- acres; PIN # 0655-02-6490.000; Proposed
rezoning from the RA-40 to the RA-30 zoning district; Piney Grove Rawls Rd., Fuquay-Varina;
Hectors Creek Township (previously tabled from the October 16, 2023 Board Meeting)
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A motion to remove item from the table was made by Commissioner Weatherspoon and seconded by
Vice Chairman Morris. The motion carried unanimously. A motion to approve the rezoning request was
made by Commissioner Weatherspoon based on the understanding that Greenfield has agreed that the
cul-de-sac will remove the objections made for making this a drive through. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Matthews. Commissioner Weatherspoon, Commissioner Matthews, and Vice
Chairman Morris voted to approve the proposed rezoning. Commissioner McKoy and Chairman Nicol
voted in opposition of the proposed rezoning. The motion passed with a 3-2 vote. (Attachment 6)
5. Consider Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2308-0003 Landowner / Applicant: MVI
Group, LLC / CE Group, Inc.; 10.10 +/- acres; Pin #0653-30-4549.000; From RA-20 M to
Commercial Zoning District; Hector’s Creek Township; US Hwy 401 North. (previously tabled
from the October 16, 2023 Board Meeting)
A motion to remove item from the table was made by Commissioner Weatherspoon and seconded by
Vice Chairman Morris. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Weatherspoon stated there was
an understanding that an agreement has been made regarding this proposed rezoning, and for the
purposes of time to allow agreements to be put in place he made a motion to table this item and put it on
the January 16, 2024 meeting. Vice Chairman Morris seconded the motion and the motion carried
unanimously.
6. Consider Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2308-0002 Landowner/Applicant: MVI Group,
LLC / CE Group, Inc.; 31.023 +/- acres; Pin #0653-40-2393.000; From RA-30 to Commercial
Zoning District; Hector’s Creek Township; SR # 1576 (Kipling Church Road) & NC Hwy 401
N. (previously tabled from the October 16, 2023 Board Meeting)
A motion to remove item from the table was made by Commissioner Weatherspoon and seconded by
Vice Chairman Morris. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Weatherspoon stated there was
an understanding that an agreement has been made regarding this proposed rezoning, and for the
purposes of time to allow agreements to be put in place he made a motion to table this item and put it on
the January 16, 2024 meeting. Vice Chairman Morris seconded the motion and the motion carried
unanimously.
7. Consider Proposed Zoning Change: Case #PLAN2308-0004 Landowner / Applicant: MVI
Group, LLC / CE Group, Inc.; 74.46 +/- acres; Pin #0653-50-3495.000; From RA-30 to RA-20R
Zoning District; Hector’s Creek Township; SR # 1576 (Kipling Church Road). (previously
tabled from the October 16, 2023 Board Meeting)
A motion to remove item from the table was made by Commissioner Weatherspoon and seconded by
Vice Chairman Morris. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Weatherspoon stated there was
an understanding that an agreement has been made regarding this proposed rezoning, and for the
purposes of time to allow agreements to be put in place he made a motion to table this item and put it on
the January 16, 2024 meeting. Vice Chairman Morris seconded the motion and the motion carried
unanimously.
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Lisa McFadden, Budget Director, presented the proposed Capital Improvement Project plan for fiscal
years 2025-2031 which includes projects of $100,000.00 or more. This year’s proposed Capital
Improvement Project plan has sixty-eight projects, which include fourteen new projects, thirty-four
approved projects, and twenty future projects. Ms. McFadden mentioned dates regarding the
presentation of each individual CIP as well as the public input session on December 4, 2023.
Mr. Brent Trout mentioned that the Employee Recognition luncheon was coming on December 1, 2023
during the County Manager’s Report. Mr. Trout requested approval of budget amendments and tax
rebates and refunds. Vice Chairman Morris made a motion to approve the budget amendments as
requested by the Finance Officer. The motion was seconded by Chairman Nicol and carried
unanimously. (Attachment 7) Vice Chairman Morris made a motion to approve tax rebates and
refunds. Commissioner Matthews seconded and carried unanimously. (Attachment 8)
Commissioner Weatherspoon made a motion to go into closed session to discuss certain personnel issues
pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11 (a)(6). The motion was seconded by Chairman
Nicol and carried unanimously.
Following a motion to come out of closed session, Chairman Nicol called the meeting back into open
session.
Vice Chairman Morris made a motion to adjourn at 8:37 pm. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Weatherspoon and carried unanimously.
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Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman Jaime Bell-Raig, Clerk
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