060120mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 1, 2020
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 1, 2020, in
the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway,
Lillington, North Carolina. Due to COVID-19 this meeting was not open to members of the
public to attend in person however, citizens and staff were provided options to listen to the
meeting live. Only County staff necessary to conduct the meeting or to speak on scheduled
agenda items were in attendance, stationed in the meeting chambers to maintain the
recommended social distancing of 6 feet, as the Board demonstrated compliance with State law
and prudent public health practices.
Members present:
Member absent:
Staff present:
Howard Penny, Jr., Chairman
Joe Miller, Vice Chairman
Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner
Gordon Springle, Commissioner
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Paula Stewart, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Allen Coats, Deputy Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Penny called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Johnson led the Pledge
of Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Penny called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Mrs. Stewart
asked to remove from the agenda the City of Dunn's offer to purchase three Harnett County
properties to allow staff time to do further research. Mrs. Stewart also requested to add for
consideration two additional budget amendments budgeting for CARES Act funding received.
Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Springle
seconded the motion that passed 4 — 0.
Commissioner Springle moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner Johnson
seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 0.
1. Minutes: May 18, 2020 Regular Meeting
May 12, 2020 Work Session
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2. Budget Amendments:
354 Aging Department
Code 1105160 582000
1105160 528010
1105160 523040
1105160 539090
1105160 330310
450 Workforce Development
Code 2404970 524030
2404972 524030
2404970 330210
2404972 330210
NUTRI Non -cap asset - small
NUTRI Athletic & Program
NUTRI Medical Supplies
NUTRI Other Services
NUTRI State
M & R Supplies - Infotech
M & R Supplies - Infotech
Federal
Federal
464 Emergency Medical Services
Code 1104450 544090
1104450 350410
Outsourcing of Services
Service Charges — Departmental
869 General Fund - CARES Act Funding
Code 2908901 599000 Contingency
2908901 330210 Federal
921 General Fund — Emergency Medical Services
Code 2904450 502070
2904450 529090
2904450 557000
2904450 583000
2904450 330210
Salaries & Wages — Special Comp
Emergency Supplies
Capital Outlay — Vehicles
Non -Capital Asset — Large Equip
Federal
2500 increase
1000 increase
500 increase
1000 increase
5000 increase
600 increase
200 increase
600 increase
200 increase
25000 increase
25000 increase
2,462,374 increase
2,462,374 increase
95,500 increase
14,382 increase
46,762 increase
37,027 increase
193,671 increase
3. Harnett County Emergency Services requested approval to accept a donation from Dunn
Emergency Services for a 2012 Chevrolet Ambulance. This ambulance will used as a
training Simbulance as part of a joint partnership with Dunn ES/Harnett ES and
Campbell University. Harnett County will incur the cost of registering the vehicle,
insuring the vehicle, storing the vehicle and all maintenance costs associated with the
vehicle. The simulation ambulance will be used to help emergency medical technicians
master their skills, and be more aware of their safety in a moving ambulance.
4. Harnett County Department of Aging requested approval to accept BCBSNC Grant
funding in the amount of $5,000 for the Meals on Wheels program. These funds have
been allocated to increase and support current capacity to provide senior meals in
response to COVID-19.
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5. Resolution of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners Declaring Its Intent To
Relocate Boundary Lines Between Adjoining Fire Protection Service District.
(Attachment 1)
6. Harnett County General Services/Harnett Area Rural Transit System (HARTS) requested
approval of the NCDOT FY2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security
(CARES) Act Grant agreement in the amount of $349,369. The grant provides funding
for operating services during and due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. No
local match required.
There were no appointments.
Mrs. Stewart presented the Nonprofit Funding Committee's revised 2020-2021 funding
recommendations totaling $63,500. Vice Chairman Miller moved that the Board not fund any of
these due to the uncertainty of what kind of sales tax we've got coming and other needs of the
county. The motion died due to lack of a second.
Commissioner Springle moved to approve the Nonprofit Funding Committee's revised 2020-
2021 funding recommendations totaling $63,500 as follows:
1. ARC of Harnett County $2,000
2. Beacon Rescue $5,000
3. Boys & Girls Club $5,000
4. Buddy Backpack $7,000
5. Habitat for Humanity $5,000
6. Harnett Sheriff PAL Program $7,500
7. HIS Daily Bread $2,000
8. Partnership for Children $3,000
9. Rise & Shine Rescue $2,500
10. Ronald McDonald House $5,000
11. SAFE Harnett County $5,000
12. South Wake Conservationist $1,500
13. Transitions Life Care $5,000
14. Veterans Legacy Foundation $3,000
15. Veterans Treatment Court $5,000
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion. Chairman Penny said he believes some of these
nonprofits would be better served by taking donations from within their churches rather than
being funded by the County. The motion to approve the Nonprofit Funding Committee's 2020-
2021 funding recommendations totaling $63,500 passed 3 to 1 with Vice Chairman Miller
opposing.
Harnett County Health Director John Rouse talked about COVID-19 testing in the County. Mr.
Rouse responded to questions from commissioners. County Administration doesn't plan on
reopening County buildings to the public until July at which time they will still encouraging
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services by appointment. Harnett County Director of Emergency Services Larry Smith talked
about proposed practices when County government does reopen. However, Mrs. Stewart said
she does recommend allowing the Boys and Girls Club and the Boone Trail Community Center,
both which are located in County buildings, to reopen on June 15th following recommended
guidelines and restrictions. She also said libraries would like to open on June 22nd following
recommended guidelines and restrictions. Discussions continued.
Brian Haney, Assistant County Manager, briefly updated the Board on the CRF funding. He
noted the funding guidelines changed and the deadline was extended to June 15, 2020.
Ms. Stewart presented the following reports:
Harnett County DSS Monthly Report — April 2020
Johnston -Lee -Harnett Community Action, Inc., will receive a grant for
CSBG CARES from the Office of Economic Opportunity. Harnett
County's portion of the grant is $340,466.
Mrs. Stewart also reviewed upcoming meetings.
Chairman Penny called for any new business. Commissioner Johnson moved that the Board
direct staff to draft a proclamation condemning the use of any kind of violent protest in Harnett
County through arson, physical violence, looting and breaking and entering. Commissioner
Springle seconded the motion which passed 4 — 0.
Vice Chairman Miller said we need to look at the budget and figure out a way to fund the vacant
positions in the Sheriff's Office. He is not proposing funding any new positions at this time.
Chairman Penny noted gang officers are also needed at the Sheriff's Office because whether we
want to admit it or not we have a gang "challenge" in our County. Mrs. Stewart said staff is
discussing this now and are trying to find funding for the Sheriff's vacant positions but there is
not enough money to restore the positions and also fill the two new gang positions.
Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn t .„ eeting at 9:30 am. Commissioner Springle
seconded the motion which passed 4 o`'c114
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ATTACHMENT 1
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION OF THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DECLARING ITS INTENT TO RELOCATE BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN
ADJOINING FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 153A-301, the Harnett
County Board of Commissioners (hereinafter referred to as the "Board") adopted a
resolution on May 16, 2011 to establish fire protection service districts in Harnett
County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 153A-304.3, the Board
may by resolution relocate the boundary lines between adjoining fire protection service
districts if the districts were established for substantially similar purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Fire Protection Service Districts, including the
West Area and Summerville-Bunnlevel Fire Protection Service Districts, were
established upon a finding that there was a demonstrable need for providing fire
protection services within the areas of the districts, that it was impossible or
impracticable to provide fire protection services on a county -wide basis, that it was
economically feasible to provide fire protection service for the districts without
unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies, and that there was a demonstrable demand
for fire protection services by persons residing in the districts; and
WHEREAS, the Board believes that it is in the best interest of the affected
property owners of the West Area and Summerville-Bunnlevel Fire Protection Districts
to relocate the boundaries of these districts; and
WHEREAS, the Board declares its intent to adopt a resolution to relocate the
boundaries of the West Area and Summerville-Bunnlevel Fire Protection Service
Districts; and
WHEREAS, prior to the adoption of a resolution to relocate the boundaries of the
service districts, the Board shall make available to the public a report containing a map
showing the current and proposed boundaries of the districts, a statement that the
proposed boundary relocation meets the requirements of subsection (a) of North Carolina
General Statute § 153A-304, a plan for providing service to the area affected by the
relocation of district boundaries, and the effect that the changes in the amount of taxable
property will have on the ability of the district to provide services or to service any debt;
and
WHEREAS, the Board calls a public hearing on the matter to hear all interested
persons prior to taking action on this request; and
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners as follows:
1. It is declared to be the intent of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
to approve the relocation of the boundary lines between the West Area and
Summerville-Bunnlevel Fire Protection Districts.
2. A report will be made available for public inspection in the office of the clerk
of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners and on the Harnett County
webpage www.harnett.org under "Harnett Happenings." Said report shall
contain a map showing the current and proposed boundaries of the district, a
statement that the proposed boundary relocation meets the requirements of
subsection (a) of North Carolina General Statute § 153A-304, a plan for
providing service to the area affected by the relocation of district boundaries,
and the effect that the changes in the amount of taxable property will have on
the ability of the district to provide services or to service any debt for at least
two weeks before the date of the public hearing.
3. A public hearing on the proposed relocation of the West Area and
Summerville-Bunnlevel Fire Protection Districts boundary lines shall be
conducted by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners at 6:00 p.m. on the
15th day of June, 2020, at which time the Board shall hear all interested
persons who appear with respect as to whether the Board should adopt the
proposed boundary lines. The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will
continue to follow the guidance from Governor Cooper's office regarding
public gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional information
will be communicated regarding the procedures for the June 15, 2020 public
hearing.
Duly adopted by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners this 1st day of
June, 2020.
Attest:
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
B AM/
and Penny, Jr.
Ch irman of the Board of Commissioners
et Regi i \Wheeler, Clerk
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