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Minutes of Work Session
November 28, 2017
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on day, Tuesday, November
28, 2017, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front
Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Staff present:
Gordon Springle, Chairman
Joe Miller, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Howard Penny, Commissioner
Paula Stewart, Interim County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
The following agenda was before the Board:
> Board of Elections Update
> Harnett Regional Jetport Update
- Airport Committee membership and bylaws
- Hanger Leases
> Emergency Study Selection
➢ County Manager's Report:
- Update on Shawtown
- Board of Education's request $41,359.59 to fund emergency
replacements of the fire alarm controls at Harnett Central High School
and intercom for Overhills Middle School
Letter of intent to fund up to $200,000 toward the installation of an
alternate entrance road/bus loop at the North Harnett Primary School.
December 4, 2017 Agenda Review
Invitations and upcoming meetings
➢ Presentation by Veteran Services of award to former US Army Korean War
Veteran Bienvenido Torres
> Closed Session
> Adjourn
Chairman Springle called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
Harnett County Board of Elections Director Claire Jones provided an update on the Board of
Elections including recent elections, pending legislation, Board membership, potential
redistricting, voting precincts and the upcoming elections.
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Harnett Regional Jetport Administrator Barry Blevins, along with Steve Bright and Lisa Caddell
with Talbert & Bright, Inc, provided an update on the Harnett Regional Jetport. Discussions
continued regarding apron expansions, runway extensions and funding. Ben Slaughter addressed
the group.
Regarding the Airport Committee membership and bylaws, Commissioner Penny suggested
disbanding the current Airport Committee and bringing this back under the control of the Board
of Commissioners via the Properties Commission to better prepare moving forward. Staff will
seek recommendations from the Properties Commission and the Board of Commissioners will
continue to discuss this issue during a future work session.
Senior Staff Attorney Monica Jackson said there were no updates regarding hanger leases at this
time but the objective is to standardize hanger leases moving forward.
Jimmy Riddle, Director of Harnett County Emergency Services, presented the vendor selected
for the Harnett County Emergency Services Study. Mr. Riddle thanked committee members
involved and briefly reviewed the process used to select VFIS for $70,500 ($58,000 plus travel
expenses not to exceed $12,500). He noted VFIS was selected based on their experience in
Emergency Services and history for the quality of work they provide. Lillington Fire Chief John
Bethune and Spout Springs Fire Chief Alan Jarvis were also in attendance. Commissioners will
consider approval of award of vendor to VFIS to perform the Harnett County Emergency
Services Study during their upcoming regular meeting.
Mrs. Stewart provided an update on the old Shawtown facility and sought direction from the
Board. She said staff had recently met with the Harnett United Police Athletic League (PALS)
and the Boys and Girls Club as both groups are interested in using space at the renovated facility.
Mrs. Stewart distributed the letter of intent provided by PALS and shared information about the
program, who currently uses the old Shawtown gym which lacks proper heating and cooling.
Mrs. Stewart noted a letter of intent was forthcoming from the Boys & Girls Club.
Commissioners said they would make a decision regarding both groups once something concrete
is received from the Boys and Girls Club.
Mrs. Stewart said they are currently replacing the roof at Shawtown and have budgeted money
for window replacement. She also said staff has a quote for asbestos and lead removal and
believes the facility can be renovated for $225,000. Staff noted JLH Community Action
currently leases a building on the property and provides services through Social Services.
Commissioners said they don't need to spend the money unless we know the space will be
occupied. Staff will continue with the roof replacement but will wait and bring all other repairs
and renovations back to the Board.
Chairman Springle and Veteran Services staff presented the Purple Heart Award to former US
Army Korean War Veteran Bienvenido Torres.
Mrs. Honeycutt presented the Board of Education's request for approval and funding to purchase
emergency replacements of the fire alarm controls at Harnett Central High School and intercom
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for Overhills Middle School for $41,359.59. Discussions continued. Commissioners will
consider approval of the Board of Education using their available fund balance for emergency
capital to include replacement of the fire alarm controls at Harnett Central High School and
intercom at Overhills Middle School for the proposed cost of $41,359.59.
Mrs. Stewart said NCDOT is requesting a letter of intent from the County to fund up to $200,000
toward the installation of an alternate entrance road/bus loop at the North Harnett Primary
School. She announced $200,000 forthcoming through Senator Rabon's Office to help fund the
project. She said the contractor does not believe the project will cost $400,000. Commissioners
will consider approval of the letter of intent during their upcoming regular meeting.
Mrs. Stewart reviewed the proposed December 4, 2017 agenda. She also reviewed invitations
and upcoming meetings.
Chairman Springle said he had been in conversation with School Board member Bill
Morris regarding teacher bonuses again. Commissioners reiterated the bonus is not part of the
supplement plan. Mrs. Honeycutt said she had received an invoice for the supplement bonus
payout including employer matching benefits. Commissioner said the County is only paying
1,500 per teacher person and does not intend to pay employer benefits. Mrs. Honeycutt will
request supporting documentation for the request. Commissioners talked about the intent of the
bonus was to encourage qualified teachers that are in front of students to stay in Harnett County.
Commissioner McKoy proposed instructing our legal staff to put something in writing for both
parties to sign so we do not have to go through this again. Commissioner also discussed moving
the September 1 deadline to September 15. Discussion continued. Staff will draft verbiage
regarding the retention bonus and bring it back to the Board.
Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes:
1) To consult 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 cases:
a. Worker's compensation case of Thomas Parker, I.C. File No. 150468;
b. Worker's compensation case of Lynn Jackson, I.C. File No. 167542;
2) To discuss certain economic development matters;
3) To discuss certain personnel matters.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3)(4)&(6).
Commissioner Penny seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Miller moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:18 am. Commissioner Penny
seconded the motion that passed unanimousl
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