073118wsmHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Work Session
July 31, 2018
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in
Conference Room A, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington,
North Carolina.
Members present:
Staff present:
Gordon Springle, Chairman
Howard Penny, Vice Chairman
Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
Paula Stewart, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Chairman Springle called the meeting to order at 9:00 am and led the Pledge of Allegiance and
invocation.
The following agenda was before commissioners:
Update on new Governmental Complex building
➢ Update on Public Utilities Projects
➢ Discuss creation of a new DSS Income Maintenance Technician position
➢ Spout Springs Emergency Service's request to purchase a SCBA air
compressor for $21,767.69 to replace their 1998 SCBA air compressor
➢ County Manager's Report:
- August 6, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda Review
- Invitations and upcoming meetings
- Harnett County District H Tourism Authority membership
➢ Closed Session
➢ Tour Animal Shelter/Animal Control
➢ Adjourn
Harnett County Capital Projects Director Steve Ward, along with Eric Schoenagel and Julie
McLaurin with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, provided a brief update on the
planning process for the new Governmental Complex. They said the new building will be
approximately 58,000 square feet and will include Administration, Finance, Veteran Affairs,
Legal, Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, Aging, shared spaces, Library, building systems
and circulation/shafts.
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Ms. McLaurin provided the following schedule update:
Currently in schematic design — complete September 2018
Design development — October through December 2018
Construction documents — January 2019 through late May 2019
Bidding — June and July 2019
Financing approval — August 2019
Construction begins — September 2019
Projected occupancy — July 2020
Mr. Schoenagel shared early renderings of Design Options 1 & 2 for the new building. He
noted either concept, along with DSS renovations, would cost approximately $20 million. Mr.
Ward, Mr. Schoenagel and Ms. McLaurin responded to questions and comments.
Harnett County Public Utilities Director Steve Ward shared Public Utilities' forthcoming new
name and logo. He said a countywide committee selected Harnett Regional Water. Mr. Ward
provided an update on the following Harnett Regional Water Capital Projects FY 2018-19:
■ Current Projects under construction
o West Central Transmission Project — construction of approximately 11 miles of 20
DIP waterline from Lillington to Seminole along Hwy 421. A new booster pump
station is also being constructed at the intersection of Willie Cameron road and Hwy
421
o South Central Transmission Project — construction of 7,500 if of 12 -inch DIP
waterline along Pendergraft and McLean Chapel Church Roads in Bunnlevel to
alleviate hydraulic and water pressure issues in the area.
o WHIP — construction of 7,800 if of 20 -inch DIP waterline along Hwy 87 to serve new
Benhaven Elementary School.
■ Current Projects Under Design with Construction Planned this fiscal year
o North Harnett WWTP Upgrade Project — construction of a sludge dewatering system
for both alum and waste water sludge at the facility. It also consists of the addition of
rotating disc filters and aeration basin anoxic zone mixers for improved treatment
capacity.
o Brightwater Technology Park Infrastructure Improvement Phase II — construction of
approximately 600 feet of roadway and gravity sewer to complete the next phase of
the park development.
■ Projects planned for FY 2019-20
o SHE/ACP School Waste Water Project — construction of waste water lift stations at
each school with force mains to tie into existing SLS on Hayes Road off Hwy 210 in
Anderson Creek.
o Automated Meter Upgrade Phase 1— first phase of implementation of smart metering
upgrades for all customers.
o Hwy 421 Connector Lines Project — construction of 12 and 8 -inch water connector
lines from existing 12 -inch line on Old 421 to new line on US Hwy 421.
o SHWWTP Upgrade Project — construction of new sludge digester and other biosolids
improvements at the plan.
Mr. Ward responded to questions.
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Harnett County Human Resources Director Heather Pollard talked to the Board about
reclassifying seven (7) Department of Social Services positions from DSS Processing Assistants
to Income Maintenance Technicians. She noted State OSHR approved this request effective July
1, 2018. Mrs. Pollard discussed the benefits of these positions assuming additional
responsibilities. Mrs. Stewart said she believes DSS can absorb the additional cost in their
current budget. The 5% increase totals over $9,300 with 50% being reimbursed by the State.
Commissioners questioned who would monitor the individuals given the current lack of
supervisory integrity within DSS. Mrs. Stewart responded she is not aware of any problems
within this unit. It was the consensus of the Board to consider approval of the reclassifications
during their upcoming regular meeting.
Emergency Services Director Jimmy Riddle presented Spout Springs Emergency Service's
request for approval to purchase a LEGACY 13 Vertecon 13CFM 6KPSI 10 HP SCBA air
compressor from Safe Air Systems for $21,767.69 to replace their 1998 SCBA air compressor
that is no longer operational. The funds will be taken from their current 2018/2019 budget. It
was the consensus of the Board to consider approval of this request during their upcoming
regular meeting.
Staff sought direction regarding vacancies on the Harnett County District 11 Tourism Authority,
noting funds are being collected and should be turned over to the Authority soon. Discussions
continued.
Mrs. Stewart reviewed the proposed August 6, 2018 regular meeting agenda, invitations and
upcoming meetings. Chairman Springle urged commissioners to attend the upcoming Ag Study
Presentation.
Mrs. Stewart announced demolition has started at Anderson Creek and should start at Shawtown
in a few weeks. She also announced the River Park construction had begun.
Mrs. Stewart informed the group that the County had been contacted by an attorney with Parker
Poe asking that the Board of Commissioners consider holding a public hearing and local
approval for the nonprofit taking over the Senter's Care Home in Fuquay-Varina to finance the
acquisition and improvements with tax-exempt bonds issued through the Public Finance
Authority out of Wisconsin. Senior Staff Attorney Monica Jackson recommended holding off
until staff could research the request. It was the consensus of Board to table consideration until
they heard back from staff.
Commissioner Miller said the Board of Adjustments recently approved a zoo for exotic animals
within 7 miles of 100 chicken houses housing 12 million chickens. He said chicken farmers
were very upset however, all groups are now working together regarding this issue.
Commissioner Miller said we must have safety precaution in place so that anything dealing with
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agriculture needs to go through our Cooperative Extension and Soil & Water departments. Mrs.
Stewart said staff is working on an internal review process to handle issues like this going
forward.
Commissioner Miller moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes:
1) Consultation with the County's legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client
privilege concerning the handling of certain claims and litigation including the following
case:
Myles vs. Harnett County Sheriffs Office, et al
US District Court, Eastern District of N.C., Western Division,
Case No. 5:17 -CT -3046 -BO, and
2) To assist in the formulation of plans by the Board of Education relating to the emergency
response to incidents of school violence, and
3) To discuss matters relating to economic development in Harnett County, and
4) To instruct the County staff concerning the position to be taken by the County in
negotiating a contract for the acquisition of real property.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3),(8),(4)&(5).
Vice Chairman Penny seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Commissioner Miller moved that the Board come out of closed session. Vice Chairman Penny
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Commissioners postponed their tour of Harnett County's Animal Shelter/Animal Control. They
will tour the facility immediately following their regular meeting on Monday, August 6, 2018.
Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 am. Commissioner Miller
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
t Regina eler, Clerk
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