040317mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting/Work Session
April 3, 2017
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session, followed by work session,
on Monday, April 3, 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
Howard Penny, Commissioner
Abe Elmore, Commissioner
Joseph Jeffries, County Manager
Paula Stewart, Deputy 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. Vice Chairman Joe Miller led the
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Springle called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Vice Chairman
Miller moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved to approve the following items listed on the consent agenda.
Commissioner Penny seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
1. Minutes: March 20, 2017 Regular Meeting
2. Budget Amendments:
345 Highland Middle School Project CP1301 Fund 331
Code 331-8300-480.90-03 Capital
331-0000-314.50-00 Sales Tax
346 School Project CP1502
Code 309-0000-314.50-00 Sales Tax
309-0000-389.14-00 Capital Projects
347 General Fund
Code 110-7501-441.41-11
110-7501-441.60-33
110-7501-441.60-47
110-0000-334.75-03
263,372 increase
263,372 increase
288,315 decrease
288,315 increase
Telephone 44 increase
Materials & Supplies 3,100 increase
Food & Provisions 100 increase
Medicare Counseling SHIP 3,244 increase
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350 Qualified School Construction Bond Project CP1601 Fund 334
Code 334-8300-480.32-02 Triton High School
334-8300-480.32-66 Harnett Central School
334-8300-480.32-74
334-8300-480.32-97
334-8300-480.36-06
334-8300-480.45-22
334-8300-480.47-05
334-0000-361.50-00
LaFayette Elementary School
Western Harnett Middle
Overhills High School
Issuance Cost
Coats Erwin Middle School
Interest Earned
351 General Fund Sheriff Department Detention
Code 110-5120-420.12-00 Salaries & wages part time
110-5120-420.60-33 Materials & Supplies
353 Social Services
Code 110-7710-441.80-90
110-7710-441-80-50
110-0000-330.77-01
110-0000-330.77-04
Crisis Intervention
Day Care Subsidy
Social Services Administration
Day Care Subsidy
354 Fleet Maintenance
Code 110-4610-410.43-21 Maintenance & Auto Repair
110-8800-490.32-16 Contingency
357 Health Department
Code 110-7600-441.60-33
110-0000-334.76-02
358 Health Department
Code 110-7600-441.11-00
110-7600-441.21-00
110-7600-441.21-01
110-7600-441.21-05
110-7600-441.21-07
110-7600-441.22-00
110-7600-441.23-00
110-7600-441.23-01
110-7600-441.26-08
110-7600-441.32-68
110-7600-441.44-21
110-7600-441.58-17
110-7600-441.60-46
Materials & Supplies
Food and Lodging State
Salaries
Group Insurance
Retirees
Employee Clinic
Dental
FICA
Retirement
Supplemental Retirement
Workers Comp
Board Members
Building Equipment
Travel BOH
Medical Supplies
29,886 decrease
15,953 decrease
28,465 decrease
15,953 decrease
24,186 decrease
3,969 decrease
165,473 decrease
64,885 decrease
10,000 decrease
10,000 increase
43,151 increase
647,272 increase
43,151 increase
647,272 increase
30,000 increase
30,000 increase
8,975 increase
8,975 increase
8,201 decrease
2,051 increase
650 increase
900 decrease
500 decrease
650 decrease
500 decrease
100 decrease
450 decrease
300 decrease
500 decrease
600 decrease
10,000 increase
3. Resolution to add roads to state system (Attachment 1)
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4. Harnett County Sheriff's Office requested approval of two new Lieutenant Positions (pay
grade 74) effective immediately. No new funds were requested in the 2016/2017 budget
to cover the $5,314 increase.
5. Administration requested adoption of the updated County of Harnett Social Media Use
Policy. The updated policy includes language regarding the allowance and deletion of
comments on County social media pages and the retention and maintenance of records
related to posts and comments to reflect recent developments in case law.
6. 2017 National Service Recognition Day Proclamation
7. Harnett County Finance Officer requested approval of the contract with the audit firm of
Martin Starnes & Associates, CPA to audit the County's accounts for the period
beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 be approved.
8. Harnett County Emergency Services/EM Division requested approval of the updated
Hazardous Materials Response Cost Recovery Ordinance for Harnett County. Staff noted
the updated ordinance takes care of all of the loopholes, has a cost recovery schedule
outlined, and it is in accordance with current F.E.M.A. rates. The update ordinance
provides the recovery of expenses incurred by Harnett County Fire Departments
including, but not limited to, departments contracted by County of Harnett in responding
to an emergency substances or materials incident in accordance with NC G.S. 166A-27.
Chairman Springle opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to
3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes.
- Penny Christman of Carolina Seasons in Cameron addressed the Board.
Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Rhonda Hutchinson, Annie Johnson Owens and Grace McLean Watts (nominated by
Vice Chairman Miller) were reappointed to serve additional one-year terms expiring
March 31, 2018.
Harnett County Council for Women
Allison Fenderson, Yvonne Linn, Rebecca Unger and Deborah Wilson (nominated by
Vice Chairman Miller) were appointed to serve three-year terms expiring March 31,
2020.
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Susan Byerly (nominated by Vice Chairman Miller) was reappointed to serve an
additional three-year terms expiring March 31, 2020.
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Transportation Advisor\ Board
Barry Blevins, Carl Davis, John Finger, Valeria Gilchrist, Lisa Guy, Mark Locklear,
Angela McCauley, Jotonia McLean, Jimmy Riddle, John Rouse, Kittrane Sanders, Mary
Jane Sauls, Terry Strickland and Eric Truesdale were reappointed to serve additional one-
year terms expiring March 31, 2018.
Harnett County Emergency Services, on behalf of Benhaven Emergency Services, requested
approval to purchase a 2016 Chevrolet Ambulance demo model for approximately $150,000 to
replace a 2009 ambulance that recently sustained significant engine damage. Benhaven
Emergency Services Chief Andy Thomas addressed the Board. Commissioner Elmore moved to
approve the request as presented. Commissioner Penny seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
Harnett County Deputy Mark Hornsby provided an update on the Harnett Police Activities
League, which is currently located at the old Shawtown facility. Deputy Hornsby said they
operate the program for approximately $10,000 to $12,000 a year. He hopes for funding for a
full-time position for this program in the near future as well as help with transportation needs.
Discussions continued and Mr. Hornsby responded to questions. Mr. Jeffries noted the project of
heating and cooling the facility is included in the Capital Improvement Plan. Mr. Riddle offered
Harnett County Emergency Services may have a salvaged vehicle that could help with
transportation.
Mr. Jeffries presented the following reports:
- Harnett County Financial Summary Report — February 2017
- Sales Tax Analysis by Article — December 2016
Commissioner McKoy moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes:
(1) To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other
businesses in the area served by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners; and
(2) To discuss certain personnel matters.
This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(4)&(6).
Commissioner Penny seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Miller moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner Penny
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Commissioner Elmore moved to appoint the following citizens to serve on the Economic
Development Council:
Class 1: Terms expire June 30, 2018
• Commissioner Barbara McKoy, District 1
• Frankie Lewis, District 4
Class 2: Terms expire June 30, 2019
• Commissioner Howard Penny Jr., District 3
• Pat Godwin Jr., District 2
Class 3: Terms expire June 30, 2020
• Thomas Womble, District 5
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Commissioner Elmore's motion also included appointing the following citizens to serve on the
Harnett Properties Corporation:
Class 1: Terms expire June 30, 2018
• Betsy McCormick, District 1
Class 2: Terms expire June 30, 2019
• Commissioner Joe Miller, District 5
• Walter Weeks, District 3
Class 3: Terms expire June 30, 2020
• Commissioner Abe Elmore, District 2
• Travis Bailey, District 4
Vice Chairman Miller seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Chairman Springle discussed a recent meeting with the Board of Education. He said they are
requesting millions of additional dollars. Chairman Springle said he is not in favor of the County
including the $1000 bonus in the School's supplement plan as they have yet to come up with a
plan to show improvements for the additional $500. Discussions continued regarding
supplements. The Board had hoped to give every teacher a $1000 bonus. The Board of
Education is scheduled to submit an adjusted CIP on April 17, 2017.
Chairman Springle recessed the regular Board meeting at 10:40 am. Following a short break the
Board of Commissioners will reconvene in work session to continue 2017/18 budget discussions.
Chairman Springle called the work session to order at 10:50 am.
Mr. Jeffries distributed detailed budget requests for the Public Utilities Enterprise Fund and the
Solid Waste Enterprise Fund.
Steve Ward, Director of Public Utilities, provided an update on the Public Utilities Enterprise
Fund. He noted staff is projecting a $2 million increase in revenue this year. Mr. Ward
distributed a rate/fee schedule with proposed increases for fiscal year 2017-2018 including water
capacity fee and water capacity use fee per lot, bulk water/sewer bulk rates, septic hauler fee, and
usage charge. Mr. Ward noted recent conversations with Fuquay-Varina about concerned with
their future water needs. He responded to questions and discussed a potential bill in the
legislature.
Mr. Ward said staff will continue to set money aside for any capital needs going forward with the
financial goal to "pay as you go". He reviewed Public Utilities' proposed CIP for consideration,
noting it is a concept however staff will come before the Board with Project Ordinances for each
project. Mr. Ward discussed projects and future plans.
Harnett County Engineer Amanda Bader and Solid Waste Manager Randy Smith provided an
update on the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. Mrs. Bader discussed the objectives of Solid Waste
and reviewed their 2017-18 CIP requests. Mrs. Bader strongly recommended not waiving
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tipping fees for towns/municipalities. She noted that we use haulers to transport our trash to
Sampson County. The group discussed litter in the county. Discussed continued regarding the
request for a second environmental officer. Solid Waste currently funds one environmental
officer who is unable to dedicate all of his time to environmental issues in the county.
Commissioner McKoy moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:22 pm. Commissioner Penny
seconded the motion which passed unan.
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ATTACHMENT 1
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
does hereby, by proper execution of this document, request that the North Carolina
Department of Transportation add to the State's Secondary Road System the below
listed street.
Donnibrook Pines Subdivision
Donnibrook Run
Duly adopted this 3rd day of April 2017.
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