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Home My WebLink About060926 agenda packetREGULAR MEETING Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Commissioners Meeting Room Harnett County Resource Center & Library 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 1 1.Call to order – Chairman Duncan Jaggers 2.Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation – Commissioner Brooks Matthews 3.Harnett County Heroes Remembrance Presentation 4.Consider additions and deletions to the published agenda 5.Presentation of Flag – Edward Farrar, Woodmen of the World 6.Review and discuss Harnett County Animal Services Animal Shelter Procedures; Coley Price,Deputy County Manager and Barry Blevins, General Services Director 7.Presentation on 2025 Community Health Assessment – Ainsley Johnson, Health Director 8.Action:A.Discuss and consider a request to approve the newly developed Harnett County SafetyCommittee Policy; Sarah Williford, Safety and Risk ManagerB.Discuss and consider a request to award a bid to Johnson Brothers for resealing and repairing ofvarious county parking lots; Kenneth Snipes, Facility Maintenance DirectorC.Discuss and consider a request to identify suitable routes to county property off Hwy 87;Stephen Barrington, Economic Development DirectorD.Discuss the FY 2026-27 Recommended BudgetE.Discuss and consider the selection of two commissioner ex-officio members and a chairpersonfor the Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee. 9.County Manager’s Report – Brent Trout, County ManagerA.June 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda ReviewB.Upcoming meetings and InvitationsC.Budget RevisionsD.Budget Amendments – Motion to approve budget amendments as requested by the FinanceOfficer. 10.New Business 11.Commissioners’ Comments 12.Closed Session HCBOC 060926 Pg. 1 Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page | 2 13. Adjourn CONDUCT OF THE JUNE 9, 2026 MEETING Live audio of the meeting will be streamed on the Harnett County Government’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7mTF6HTD65x_98EhAMeMg/featured. HCBOC 060926 Pg. 2 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\060926\7.1 agendaform2026 1- Community Health Assessment Presentation.docx Page 1 of 1 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: June 9, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: 2025 Community Health Assessment REQUESTED BY: Ainsley Johnson, Health Director REQUEST: Request to present Harnett County's 2025 Community Health Assessment. This report presents Harnett County's key health needs, strengths, and priorities identified through both primary and secondary data sources. Primary data were collected through community surveys, listening sessions, and collaboration with local organizations and residents. Secondary data were obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau, the North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, and County Health Rankings. These findings will inform future programs, partnerships, and strategies aimed at improving the overall health and well-being of our community. FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Item 7 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 3 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 4 What is a Community Health Assessment? •Completed every 3–4 years to identify and address community health needs. •Uses community input and health data to identify priorities •Provides the foundation for the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) HCBOC 060926 Pg. 5 Why This Matters to Harnett County •Harnett County is one of the fastest-growing counties in North Carolina •Community health impacts quality of life, economic stability, and demand for community services. •The CHA helps identify where community resources and collaborative efforts are most needed. HCBOC 060926 Pg. 6 Community Engagement Process •407 Community Surveys completed •5 Listening Sessions •Data reviewed with CHA Advisory Committee HCBOC 060926 Pg. 7 EMERGING PRIORITIES Access to Food & Nutrition Access to Care Behavioral Health Economic Challenges Growth Management Recreation & Community Connection Transportation HCBOC 060926 Pg. 8 Health Priority Selection Community Impact (why?) Positioning/Poise 01 03 02 Achievability “How much of a positive community impact could addressing this issue have?” “How achievable is it to make progress on this issue with our current resources and partnerships?” “How well are we positioned (or poised) to address the issue, considering its urgency and potential consequences of inaction?” HCBOC 060926 Pg. 9 Health Priorities ACCESS TO FOOD & NUTRITION BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RECREATION & COMMUNITY CONNECTION HCBOC 060926 Pg. 10 Why These Priorities Matter Cancer, heart disease, and unintentional injuries are the top leading causes of death •Food and nutrition influence chronic disease risk •Behavioral health impacts overdose and injury deaths •Recreation and connection support physical and mental wellness Rank Cause of Death # OF DEATHS DEATH RATE 1 Cancer - All Sites 1,265 184.6 2 Diseases of the heart 1,173 171.2 3 Other Unintentional injuries 452 66.0 4 COVID-19 375 54.7 5 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 314 45.8 6 Cerebrovascular disease 307 44.8 7 Diabetes mellitus 236 34.4 8 Alzheimer's disease 195 28.5 9 Motor vehicle injuries 160 23.3 10 Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, & nephrosis 119 17.4 Top Ten Leading Causes of Death in Harnett County, 2019-2023 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 11 Access to Food & Nutrition Access to Food & Nutrition HCBOC 060926 Pg. 12 ACCESS TO FOOD & NUTRITION Addressing food insecurity, food deserts, and related chronic disease “It is easy to buy healthy foods in Harnett County.” HCBOC 060926 Pg. 13 Behavioral Health HCBOC 060926 Pg. 14 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Improving access to mental health and substance use services and strengthening prevention and recovery supports. HCBOC 060926 Pg. 15 Recreation & Community Connection Recreation & Community Connection HCBOC 060926 Pg. 16 Recreation & Community Connection Expanding access to parks, programs, and social infrastructure that support physical activity and reduce isolation. HCBOC 060926 Pg. 17 Next Steps Develop Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Engage partners Strengthen partnerships and collaboration Continue community engagement over the next three years HCBOC 060926 Pg. 18 Tuesday, June 23rd 3:00pm-4:00pm Harnett County Health Department HCBOC 060926 Pg. 19 To access the Community Health Assessment document: www.harnett.org/healthHCBOC 060926 Pg. 20 Thank you Belinda Rayner, MA Public Health Administrator 910-814-6196 brayner@harnett.org HCBOC 060926 Pg. 21 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\060926\8A.1 agendaform2026 1-Safety Committee Policy Approval.docx Page 1 of 1 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: June 9, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Request for Approval of the Harnett County Safety Committee Policy REQUESTED BY: Sarah Williford, Safety & Risk Manager REQUEST: The purpose of this agenda item is to request Board approval of the newly developed Harnett County Safety Committee Policy. The policy establishes the structure, responsibilities, and operational procedures for the County Safety Committee to promote workplace safety, reduce occupational risks, encourage employee involvement, and support compliance with applicable safety regulations and best practices. FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Item 8A HCBOC 060926 Pg. 22 SAFETY COMMITTEE POLICY Adopted June , 2026 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 23 LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: SAFETY COMMITTEE POLICY NUMBER RM-SAF-001 REVISIONS 0 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL DATE JUNE , 2026 SUPERSEDES EFFECTIVE DATE JUNE , 2026 PAGE PAGE 2 OF 5 2 Contents 1. Purpose ........................................................................................................................ 3 2. Scope ............................................................................................................................ 3 3. Policy Statement ........................................................................................................... 3 4. Authority ..................................................................................................................... 3 5. Committee Membership ............................................................................................... 4 5.1 Composition ............................................................................................................ 4 5.2 Appointment ........................................................................................................... 4 5.3 Terms ..................................................................................................................... 4 6. Committee Responsibilities ........................................................................................... 4 6.1 Workplace Inspections ............................................................................................ 4 6.2 Incident Review ...................................................................................................... 4 6.3 Hazard Reporting ................................................................................................... 5 6.4 Training Support .................................................................................................... 5 6.5 Program Review ..................................................................................................... 5 7. Meetings ....................................................................................................................... 5 7.1 Frequency ............................................................................................................... 5 7.2 Quorum .................................................................................................................. 5 7.3 Agenda ................................................................................................................... 6 7.4 Minutes ................................................................................................................... 6 9. Inspections and Corrective Actions ............................................................................... 6 10. Training ..................................................................................................................... 6 11. Recordkeeping ............................................................................................................ 7 12. Program Evaluation.................................................................................................... 7 13. Related Documents ..................................................................................................... 7 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 24 LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: SAFETY COMMITTEE POLICY NUMBER RM-SAF-001 REVISIONS 0 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL DATE JUNE , 2026 SUPERSEDES EFFECTIVE DATE JUNE , 2026 PAGE PAGE 3 OF 5 3 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish a Safety Committee for Harnett County to promote a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, reduce workplace injuries and illnesses, improve hazard identification and correction, and support compliance with applicable federal and North Carolina occupational safety and health requirements. This policy supports the County’s commitment to proactive risk management, employee participation, accident prevention, and continuous safety improvement. The County maintains safety and risk management resources through Harnett County Legal & Risk Management. 2. Scope This policy applies to all departments, divisions, facilities, and employees of Harnett County, including full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees. 3. Policy Statement Harnett County is committed to maintaining a workplace free from recognized hazards that may cause injury, illness, property damage, or operational disruption. The Safety Committee shall serve as an advisory and collaborative body responsible for: •Promoting employee involvement in workplace safety •Identifying unsafe conditions and practices •Recommending corrective actions •Reviewing accidents, incidents, and near misses •Assisting with safety communication and training initiatives •Supporting compliance with applicable OSHA and North Carolina Department of Labor requirements North Carolina law and administrative rules establish requirements for workplace safety and health committees under certain conditions. 4. Authority This policy is established under: •North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health requirements •North Carolina General Statute §95-252 regarding Safety and Health Committees •NC Department of Labor Safety and Health Program guidance HCBOC 060926 Pg. 25 LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: SAFETY COMMITTEE POLICY NUMBER RM-SAF-001 REVISIONS 0 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL DATE JUNE , 2026 SUPERSEDES EFFECTIVE DATE JUNE , 2026 PAGE PAGE 4 OF 5 4 •Applicable County personnel and risk management policies 5. Committee Membership 5.1 Composition The Safety Committee shall consist of representatives from various County departments to ensure broad participation and operational awareness. At least fifty percent (50%) of committee members should be non-supervisory employees whenever practical. 5.2 Appointment Committee members shall be appointed by the County Manager, Assistant Managers, and Department Heads in coordination with the Safety & Risk Manager. The Safety and Risk Manager shall serve as: •Committee facilitator or co-chair •Technical advisor •Records custodian 5.3 Terms Members shall serve staggered terms of: •Two (2) years preferred •Renewable upon approval 6. Committee Responsibilities The Safety Committee shall be responsible for the following: 6.1 Workplace Inspections •Assist in periodic facility and operational inspections •Identify hazards and unsafe practices •Recommend corrective actions 6.2 Incident Review HCBOC 060926 Pg. 26 LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: SAFETY COMMITTEE POLICY NUMBER RM-SAF-001 REVISIONS 0 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL DATE JUNE , 2026 SUPERSEDES EFFECTIVE DATE JUNE , 2026 PAGE PAGE 5 OF 5 5 •Review workplace injuries, vehicle incidents, property damage events, and near misses •Identify trends and root causes •Recommend preventive measures 6.3 Hazard Reporting •Encourage employee hazard reporting •Assist departments in resolving reported hazards •Track corrective actions 6.4 Training Support •Recommend safety training needs •Promote safety awareness initiatives •Support departmental safety discussions/concerns and safety meetings 6.5 Program Review Review and provide recommendations regarding: •PPE compliance •Emergency preparedness •Ergonomics •Vehicle safety •Slip, trip, and fall prevention •Workplace violence prevention •Hazard communication •Bloodborne pathogens •Lockout/tagout procedures •Department-specific safety concerns 7. Meetings 7.1 Frequency The Safety Committee shall meet at least quarterly. Additional meetings may be scheduled as necessary following serious incidents or emerging safety concerns. 7.2 Quorum A quorum shall consist of at least fifty percent (50%) of Committee members. HCBOC 060926 Pg. 27 LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: SAFETY COMMITTEE POLICY NUMBER RM-SAF-001 REVISIONS 0 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL DATE JUNE , 2026 SUPERSEDES EFFECTIVE DATE JUNE , 2026 PAGE PAGE 6 OF 5 6 7.3 Agenda Meeting agendas may include: •Review of previous meeting minutes •Injury and incident statistics •Inspection findings •Old business/New business •New hazards or concerns •Training updates •Action item assignments 7.4 Minutes Meeting minutes shall be documented and maintained by the Committee secretary or designated representative in accordance with the North Carolina General Records Schedule for Local Government Agencies. 9. Inspections and Corrective Actions Departments shall: •Cooperate with inspections •Correct identified hazards in a timely manner •Document corrective actions taken •Communicate unresolved concerns to the Safety & Risk Manager Hazards presenting immediate danger shall be corrected immediately or the affected area/equipment removed from service until corrected. 10. Training All committee members shall receive orientation regarding: •Committee responsibilities •Hazard identification •Incident investigation basics •OSHA awareness •County safety procedures •Suspicious Drug Screening procedures HCBOC 060926 Pg. 28 LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: SAFETY COMMITTEE POLICY NUMBER RM-SAF-001 REVISIONS 0 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL DATE JUNE , 2026 SUPERSEDES EFFECTIVE DATE JUNE , 2026 PAGE PAGE 7 OF 5 7 Additional training may be provided annually. 11. Recordkeeping The Safety & Risk Manager shall maintain: •Meeting minutes •Attendance records •Inspection reports •Hazard reports •Corrective action tracking •Training documentation 12. Program Evaluation The Safety Committee shall annually evaluate: •Injury and loss trends •Committee effectiveness •Training needs •Hazard correction performance •Employee participation Recommendations for program improvements shall be submitted to County leadership. 13. Related Documents •Harnett County Human Resources Policies & Ordinances •Harnett County Risk Management & Safety Resources •NC Department of Labor – Safety and Health Programs and Committees •NC Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Division HCBOC 060926 Pg. 29 LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT SUBJECT: SAFETY COMMITTEE POLICY NUMBER RM-SAF-001 REVISIONS 0 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVAL DATE JUNE , 2026 SUPERSEDES EFFECTIVE DATE JUNE , 2026 PAGE PAGE 8 OF 5 8 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 30 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: June 9, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISIONERS SUBJECT: RFP Paving Bid REQUESTED BY: Kenneth Snipes REQUEST: Harnett County Facilities respectfully requests the approval of the contract to our bid winner for resealing and repairing of various county parking lots. This was an informal bid, and only one bid was received from Johnson Brothers Utility and Paving out of Lillington. Item 8B HCBOC 060926 Pg. 31 FINANCE OFFICERS RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGERS RECOMMENDATION: Insert text here. Insert text here. HCBOC 060926 Pg. 32 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 33 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 34 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 35 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 36 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 37 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 38 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 39 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 40 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 41 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 42 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 43 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 44 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 45 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 46 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 47 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\060926\8C.1 BOC Meeting_June 9, 2026_Economic Development Agenda Item.docx Page 1 of 1 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: June 9, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Identification of Suitable Routes to County Property off Hwy 87 REQUESTED BY: Economic Development, Stephen Barrington REQUEST: The Economic Development Office has worked with Colliers Engineering to vet the 191- acre Harnett County owned site located off Hwy 87 for non-residential future development. The due diligence activities performed by Colliers Engineering has identified two suitable routes for future roads to serve the site. The first access point identified off Hwy 87 may allow for a combination of an existing easement and the acquisition of additional right-of-way for a new road to the County’s property. A second route is identified off Nursery Road requiring an easement across adjacent property. We are requesting the Board of Commissioners approval, in conjunction with the County Manager and or designees: 1.To further investigate recommended land acquisition and corresponding cost estimates; and 2. To initiate contact with Fort Bragg regarding approval of an easement for a future road to the County property. FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Item 8C HCBOC 060926 Pg. 48 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 49 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 50 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 51 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 52 \\lecshare\department\Admin\Clerk to the Board docs\AGENDAS\2026\060926\8E.1 First Responders Advisory Committee selection of ex-officio members and chairperson.docx Page 1 of 1 Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: June 9, 2026 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee REQUESTED BY: Administration REQUEST: Pursuant to the bylaws of the Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee, Article III Section 1. Members, the committee shall contain two ex-officio non-voting members from the Harnett County Board of Commissioners. Also, Article IV, Sestion 1. states that the officers shall include a chairperson, designated by the Commissioners. The first meeting of the Harnett Count First Responders Advisory Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the Harnett County Resource Center and Library, Training Room 103A. Administration requests the Board consider selecting two ex-officio members from the Board of Commissioners and designate a chairperson per the bylaws. FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION: COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION: Item 8E HCBOC 060926 Pg. 53 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 54 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 55 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 56 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 57 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 58 Board Name Position Seat Affiliation First Name Last Name Appointed date Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee District 1 Citizen Vacant 10/6/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee District 1 Citizen Brian Wieking 12/1/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee District 2 Citizen Renee Jackson 10/6/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee District 2 Citizen Robert Wilson 10/6/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee District 3 Citizen Bradley Abate 10/6/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee District 3 Citizen Thompson Tim 10/6/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee District 4 Citizen Mike Williams 9/15/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee District 4 Citizen Timothy Adams 10/6/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee District 5 Citizen Robert Thomas 12/1/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee District 5 Citizen Victoria Hall 12/1/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee Harnett County Sheriff's Office Joshua Christiansen 10/6/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee Harnett County Municipal Police Department Jason Cornett 10/6/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee Harnett County Municipal Police Department Jonathan Johnson 10/6/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee Harnett County Fire Chiefs Association (Eastern)Chris Prince 9/15/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee Harnett County Fire Chiefs Association (Western)Alan Jarvis 9/15/2025 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee Harnett County Emergency Services Department Christina Williams 1/5/2026 Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee District 12 District Attorney's Office Vacant Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee Harnett County E911 Communications Center Vacant Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee Commissioner Ex-officio Vacant Harnett County First Responders Advisory Committee Commissioner Ex-officio Vacant HCBOC 060926 Pg. 59 Item 9C HCBOC 060926 Pg. 60 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 61 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 62 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 63 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 64 Item 9D HCBOC 060926 Pg. 65 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 66 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 67 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 68 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 69 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 70 HCBOC 060926 Pg. 71