110220mHARNETF COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
November 2, 2020
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, November 2,
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 six feet, as the Board demonstrated compliance with State law and prudent public
health practices.
Members present: Mark B. Johnson, Chairman
Joe Miller, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Gordon Springle, Commissioner
Members Absent: W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner
Staff present: Paula Stewart, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
Lindsey B. Lucas, Deputy Clerk
Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Gordon Springle led
the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation.
Chairman Johnson called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. County Manager,
Paula Stewart, suggested the Board consider adding agenda item 4F to the published agenda, which
is a Resolution by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners to Ensure the Equal Protection of
All Persons. Commissioner Mckoy moved to discuss this item further. Agenda Item 4F was moved
to 5A on the agenda so that the Board could discuss further. Commissioner Springle made a motion
to approve the agenda as amended. Vice Chairman Miller seconded the motion, which passed 4-
0.
Commissioner Springle moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Vice Chairman Miller
seconded the motion that passed 4-0.
1. Minutes: October 19, 2020 Regular Meeting
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2. Budget Amendments:
7 Health
Code 1105110 523040
1105110 504010
1105110 526010
1105110 534010
1105110 525010
1105110 521030
1103900390990
763 General Fund
Code 1105870 547030
1105870 380890
714 Transportation
Code 1104610 523040
1104610 525090
1104610 330210
6 Health
Code 1105110 502010
1105110 503030
1105110 505010
1105110 505050
1105110 506010
1105110 506020
1105110 506040
1105110 507010
1105110 507030
1105110 507050
1105110 507070
1105110 519090
1105110 523040
1105110 582000
1105110 330210
721 Veteran's
Code 1104180 569000
1105810 569000
Medical Supplies
Expense Allowance
Office Supplies
Printing
Vehicle Supplies -Fuel
Uniforms
Fund Balance
Indemnity Payments
Other Revenue
Medical Supplies
Vehicle Supplies
Federal
Salaries & Wages
401 K -General
FICA
State Retirement
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Unemployment
Worker's Compensation
Employee Clinic
Other Post Employments
Other
Medical Supplies
Non -Cap Asset Small
Federal
Grant Matching Funds
Grant Matching Funds
9,122 increase
25,000 increase
21,734 increase
10,000 increase
10,000 increase
2,000 increase
77,856 increase
2,500 increase
2,500 increase
2,494 increase
2,493 increase
4,987 increase
4,479 increase
90 increase
343 increase
457 increase
668 increase
48 increase
9 increase
48 increase
48 increase
18 increase
13 increase
11,000 increase
5,000 increase
4,000 increase
26,221 increase
5,000 decrease
5,000 increase
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3. Harnett County Health Department requests approval to accept additional Immunization
Action Plan Funds in the amount of $26,221. These funds have been allocated from NC
DHHS to enhance and achieve increased vaccination coverage.
4. Harnett County Sheriff's Office requests approval to accept the donation of a black and
tan male Bloodhound puppy valued at $1,000 from John Werbelow
5. A Resolution to Change the Meeting Location of the November 16, 2020 and December
7, 2020 Regular Meetings of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners (Attachment
1)
Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the following appointments. Commissioner Springle
seconded the motion, which passed 4-0.
Harnett Jetport Committee
Gordon Springle is interested in being appointed as an at -large member of the Harnett
Jetport Committee starting January 1, 2021.
Research Triangle Regional Partnership Board of Directors
The Harnett County Economic Development Council requests the appointment of Daniel
Camp to serve on the Research Triangle Regional Partnership Board of Directors.
Commissioners discussed the proposed Resolution by The Harnett County Board of
Commissioners to Ensure the Equal Protection of All Persons that is before them, Commissioner
McKoy shared her concerns and wanted to make sure certain verbiage was included in the
proposed resolution. After confirming that certain verbiage was included in the proposed
Resolution, Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the Resolution by The Harnett County
Board of Commissioners to Ensure the Equal Protection of All Persons. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion, which passed 4-0. (Attachment 2)
Christopher Appel, Senior Staff attorney, went over highlights from the last discussion which
included the Certification Policy, Educational Leave Policy, and Reclassification. Mr. Appel
answered questions from the Commissioners and lengthy discussions were continued.
Mrs. Stewart presented the following reports:
- COVED-19Update
- DSS Monthly Report — September 2020
- Parks and Recreation FY 2020-2021 First Quarter Report
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Mrs. Stewart updated the Board on the COVID-19 free drive through testing that will begin
November 2, 2020 and go through December 4, 2020. Testing sites will be held at various
schools throughout Harnett County and the hours of operation will be 9:00am to 2:00 pm,
Monday -Friday.
Mrs. Stewart provided an update on COVID-19 in Harnett County.
Mrs. Stewart sought direction from the Board on opening up baseball fields, it was the consensus
of the Board to let them open as long as they take the proper precautions and have a limited
number of 25 players. Mrs. Stewart updated the Board on Harnett County Parks and went over
upcoming meetings.
There was no need for closed session
Vice Chairman Miller moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 am. Commissioner Springle
seconded the motion which passed 4-0.
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ATTACHMENT I
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A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE MEETING LOCATION
OF THE NOVEMBER 16, 2020 AND DECEMBER 7, 2020 REGULAR MEETINGS
OF THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
THAT WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners adopted on September
19, 1994 certain Rules of Procedure by which the Board would conduct its meetings; and
WHEREAS, Rule 6 of the Rules of Procedure concerning "Regular and Special
Meetings" states that the Board may change the place or time of a particular meeting by
resolution: that the Board has determined that on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:00 pm and
Monday, December 7, 2020 at 9:00 am it will hold its regular meetings in the Commons Area
Meeting Room, 307 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd, Lillington, NC. This is a change in meeting
location from 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, NC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett
County that the location of its regular meetings on November 16, 2020 and Monday, December
7, 2020 at 9:00 am is hereby changed to Commons Area Meeting Room, 307 W. Cornelius
Harnett Blvd, Lillington, NC; that this Resolution shall be filed with the Clerk to the Board,
posted at the regular meeting place and forwarded to all parties on the County's Sunshine List.
Adopted by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners in regular session, this 2nd day
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RESOLUTION BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO
ENSURE THE EQUAL PROTECTION OF ALL PERSONS
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States is the Supreme Law of our nation; and
WHEREAS, the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution states: "No State shall
make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the
United States; not shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due
process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws";
and
WHEREAS, Article 1, Section 19 of the North Carolina Constitution states: "No person shall be
denied the equal protection of the laws; nor shall any person be subjected to discrimination by
the State because of race, color, religion, or national origin"; and
WHEREAS, members of the Hamett County Board of Commissioners have taken an oath to
defend and uphold the Constitutions of the United States and of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners are committed to protect the civil
liberties and provide equal protection under the law to all individuals in the County of Harnett
which encompasses a diverse population whose contributions to the County's economy, culture,
and civic character are vast and important; and
WHEREAS; the Hamett County Board of Commissioners affirms its strong support for the
fundamental constitutional rights of every person and recognizes that the preservation of civil
liberties is essential to the well-being of a democratic society with respect to other jurisdictions
within North Carolina and the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners are committed to the equal and fair
treatment of all members of the public, and will act responsibly in every capacity to continuously
enhance public trust and support the ideals of a free and democratic society; and
WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners wishes to express its deep and
abiding commitment to protecting all Constitutional rights of citizens of the County of Harnett,
including the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, and to stand firmly
against racial injustice and support justice and equality for all people.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
declares that the Board will condemn, within the limits of the Constitutions of the United States
and of North Carolina, any unconstitutional efforts to discriminate against any individual
because of race, color, religion, or national origin, and to use such constitutional means at its
disposal to ensure that all persons are treated equally under the law.
FURTHERMORE, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners calls upon all officials and
members of the public to support positive and collaborative relations and to respect the rights
and liberties of their fellow members of the community.
Duly adopted this the 2°d day of November, 2020.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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