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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022525 wsHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Work Session February 25, 2025 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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 Barbara McKoy, Commissioner W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner Duncan "Eddie" Jaggers, Commissioner Member absent: William Morris, Vice Chairman Staff present: Dwight Snow, County Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Brent Trout, County Manager Melissa Capps, Clerk Chairman Nicol called the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Matthews led the Pledge of Allegiance and provided the invocation. The following agenda was before the Board of Commissioners: 1. Call to order — Chairman Matt Nicol 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation — Commissioner Brooks Matthews 3. Consider Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2412-0001 Landowner / Applicant: TFD, Inc. / Johnathan Tucker; 8.50 +/- acres; Pin # 0654-59-0569.000; From RA-30 to Commercial Zoning District; Hectors Creek Township; Intersection of SR # 1415 (Rawls Church Road) & US Hwy 401 N. *Please note that action may be taken on this item* 4. Discuss a request to adopt a Resolution Supporting NC Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Legislative Requests for Increased Recurring State Funding for Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils (JCPC); Kimberly Whitted, Chairperson 5. Discuss a request for the acceptance of the high bid for the thinning and regeneration harvest of 476.3 acres at Anderson Creek Park; Carl Davis, Parks and Recreation Director 6. Discuss a request for the approval of the fireworks application from Pyro East Coast, Inc. for Campbell University's Baseball season fireworks displays; Larry Smith, Emergency Services Director 7. Discuss a request to adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Negotiation of an Installment Financing Contract, Directing the Publication of Notice with Respect Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes February 25, 2025 Page 1 of 4 Thereto, Declaring the Intent of the County to Reimburse Itself for Capital Expenditures related to Flatwoods Middle School; Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer 8. Discuss a request regarding reimbursement of system development and tap fees for Veteran's Farm Project; Brent Trout, County Manager 9. Discuss Harnett County Historical Committee; Vice Chairman Bill Morris 10. Review applications to serve on Boards and Committees. 11. County Manager's Report — Brent Trout, County Manager • Mid -Carolina Regional Council of Delegates • March 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda Review • Upcoming meetings and invitations 12. Closed Session 13. Adjourn Chairman Nicol stated we had a zoning request from the last meeting that we need to take action on, so we will consider Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2412-0001 Landowner / Applicant: TFD, Inc. / Johnathan Tucker; 8.50 +/- acres; Pin # 0654-59-0569.000; From RA-30 to Commercial Zoning District; Hectors Creek Township; Intersection of SR # 1415 (Rawls Church Road) & US Hwy 401 N. Commissioner Matthews stated based on the statement from our Development Services group, that the rezoning of this property change to Commercial is compatible with the surrounding land uses and the future land use classification, I would recommend approval. Commissioner Jaggers seconded the motion to approve the proposed zoning change. Commissioner McKoy stated it is for commercial; right. Chairman Nicol stated yes. Chairman Nicol called for a vote on the motion to approve. The motion carried unanimously. (Attachment 1) Kimberly Whitted, Harnett County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Chairperson, presented a request for the Board to consider the adoption of a Resolution Supporting NC Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Legislative Requests for Increased Recurring State Funding for Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils (JCPC). Ms. Whitted noted with the growth in population, there has been an increase in needs. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda. Carl Davis, Parks and Recreation Director, presented a request for approval to accept the high bid for the thinning and regeneration harvest of 476.3 acres at Anderson Creek Park and to direct staff to enter into necessary contracts for the completion of the project. The high bid is from Canal Wood- Laurinburg at $7.83 per blended ton. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda. Larry Smith, Emergency Services Director, requested approval of the fireworks application from Pyro East Coast, Inc. for Campbell University's Baseball season fireworks displays. East Coast Pyrotechnics meets all requirements; along with fire code compliance for the events. The events will take place on 3/21, 4/4, 4/25 and 5/9, all showtimes will be 9:00 p.m. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda. Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes February 25, 2025 Page 2 of 4 Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer, reviewed a request for the Board to consider the adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Installment Financing Contract for the Construction of Flatwoods Middle School and calling for a Public Hearing on the Contract. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda. Brent Trout, County Manager, reviewed a request regarding reimbursement of system development and tap fees for Veteran's Farm Project. Veteran's Farm of NC, Inc is requesting a reimbursement of system development and tap fees in the amount of $21,000. The reimbursement would be for five connections to our system for homes they are building on their property. They are currently developing a housing area for veterans that are working on the farm. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda. Mr. Trout stated there has been an organization that has been working towards creating a Harnett County Historical Museum. Individuals were here at Public Comment a couple meetings ago, talking about the need for that. That group has been getting organized, they are not really where they need to be and the idea brought forward by them was that it would make further progress if the county was to create a historical commission where we would do appointments to that commission. They have a number of artifacts that they need a location for and are currently in a space at the Lillington Museum. This would help work towards creating a formal organization. There was money put aside in one of the fundings from OSBM grants. Getting them formalized would allow them to take that money and work towards continuing to protect the artifacts and then formalizing them so they would have a good organization. Consensus of the Board was to allow staff to work with Vice Chairman Morris and the members of the group to establish a framework, bylaws, purpose etc. The Board reviewed applications to serve on boards and committees. Consensus of the group was to place the reappointment of Donna Wood, District 5 member, to the Harnett County Planning Board on the next consent agenda. The Board requested additional information concerning the Jury Committee including current members. Mr. Trout provided information regarding the Mid -Carolina Regional Council of Delegates. The Mid -Carolina Board of Directors took action to establish/re-establish a Board of Delegates for the Council. The Board of Directors wants to foster more opportunities for elected officials from across the region to engage with each other, share best practices, network, and collaboratively identify strategies for addressing shared challenges. The Mid -Carolina Regional Council Board of Delegates will consist of one elected official from each member government. The plan is for the Board of Delegates to meet four times per year, with the first meeting being the Council's Annual Meeting and Regional Dinner on March 27, 2025. Currently, Commissioner Matthews serves on the Mid -Carolina Board of Directors. Commissioner Jaggers volunteered to serve on the Mid -Carolina Regional Council of Delegates. Following some discussion, consensus of the Board was to appoint Commissioner Jaggers to serve as Harnett County's delegate for the Mid - Carolina Regional Council of Delegates. Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes February 25, 2025 Page 3 of 4 Mr. Trout also shared he has been working with Commissioner Jaggers and Solid Waste on extending the landfill hours on Saturday by two hours and will include in the upcoming budget funds to extend the landfill hours until 4:00 pm on Saturdays. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to adjourn the Board of Commissioners at 9:24 am. Commissioner Jaggers seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman Melissa apes, Clerk Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session Minutes February 25, 2025 Page 4 of 4 Harnett COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA ATTACHMENT 1 Proposed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2412-0001 Landowner:: TFD, Inc. Applicant: Johnathan Tucker Request: Proposed zoning change for Commercial zoning district Location: US HWY 401 N. & SR #1415 Township PIN #: 0654-59-0569.000 Meeting Date: February 25, 2025 Statement -of -Consistency +/- 8.5 acres from RA-30 to the (Rawls Church Rd.) Hectors Creek The request to rezone the property to the Commercial zoning district is reasonable. The proposed zoning change to Commercial is compatible with the surrounding land uses and the future land use classification, Employment Mixed Use. Therefore, the Harnett County Commissioners Approve the rezoning request. o �~ Matthew Nicol, Chairman ATTEST: Melis a D. Capps, Clerk strong roots • new growth