050118wsmHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Work Session
May 1, 2018
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in
Conference Room A, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington,
North Carolina.
Members present:
Gordon Springle, Chairman
Howard Penny, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
Member absent: Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Staff present:
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 the Board:
➢ EFNEP Program Update
➢ Animal Control Ordinance
➢ Harnett County Library Consolidation
➢ FY 18/19 Budget Discussion
➢ County Manager's Report:
- May 7, 2018 Regular Meeting Agenda Review
- Invitations and upcoming meetings
➢ Closed Session
➢ Adjourn
Cooperative Extension Interim Director Bill Stone, EFNEP Nutrition Outreach Coordinator
Shewana McSwain and Harnett County EFNEP Educator Yvonne Ormond provided an update
on the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
Harnett County General Services Director Barry Blevins reviewed highlights of the proposed
revised Animal Services Ordinance. He also explained the committee process used to draft the
revision. Harnett County Animal Control Program Manager Steve Berube spoke about the
process of deeming a dog dangerous. Senior Staff Attorney Christopher Appel and Animal
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Shelter Manager Eileen Beeson also addressed the Board. Staff discussed their partnership with
Fort Bragg. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed revised Animal Services
Ordinance on Monday, May 21St and consider approval following. Commissioners asked to tour
the Animal Shelter soon.
Harnett County Library Director Angela McCauley presented the Harnett County Library
System Consolidation Proposal. She reviewed the current library system. Mrs. McCauley said
the County already does a lot of sharing with the municipals and reviewed the in-kind services
and resources provided to municipal branches by Harnett County. She provided estimated
consolidation budget impacts if the County took over the municipal libraries over the next 5
years. Discussions continued. Commissioners said a lot has to be worked out before they can
even consider the proposal, if feasible.
Mrs. Stewart said library consolidation is a top priority of the municipal mayors. Staff sought
direction from the Board who agreed for the need of an equal assessment among all of the towns.
They talked about everyone having to pay something, maybe a per patron fee charged to
municipalities, but stressing that municipalities would need to understand how this would be
done. The group talked about options for the western part of the County. Staff will come back
to the Board with a proposed cost to all the towns and an option for western Harnett.
Commissioners said that might reconsider the proposal for the FY 19/20 budget.
Mrs. Stewart led the FY 18/19 budget discussion. Staff provided a detailed budget showing $16
Million over in expenditures. Administration continues to review department's previous year
budget and are discussing expenses and position requests. Mrs. Stewart said they are trying to
keep department budgets flat while trying to consider growth, County initiatives and additional
training. The group discussed revenues, the general fund budget, Summerville/Bunnlevel
request for a .02 cents increase, and the Clerk of Court's request for furniture for two new DA
positions. Mrs. Stewart also proposed a capital plan for departments and upcoming needs. She
will make final recommendations in her budget presentation on May 15tH
Mrs. Stewart reviewed the draft May 7, 2018 regular meeting agenda, invitations and
upcoming meetings. She noted staff is evaluating demolition bids for three buildings at
Anderson Creek, Old Boone Trail Elementary and Shawtown. It was the consensus of the Board
to remove Boone Trail from the demolition list until they meet with citizens. Staff noted the
demolition cost for the old jail is forthcoming. The award of bid and budget amendment for
demolition costs will be considered by the Board during their upcoming regular meeting
Commissioner McKoy moved that they go into closed session for the following purposes:
1) To discuss certain personnel matters; and
2) To instruct the County staff concerning the position to be taken by the County in
negotiation a contact for the acquisition of real property.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(6)&(5).
Commissioner Miller seconded the motion that passed 4 — 0.
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Commissioner Miller moved that the Board come out of closed session. Vice Chairman Penny
seconded the motion that passed 4 - 0.
Commissioner Miller moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:25 pm. Vice Chairman Penny
secon s d the motion, which paste d 4 - 0.
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