010421mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 4, 2021
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, January 4, 2021,
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:
Staff present:
W. Brooks Matthews, Chairman
Lewis W. Weatherspoon Vice Chairman
Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Matt Nicol, Commissioner
Paula Stewart, County Manager
Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Lindsey B. Lucas, Deputy Clerk
Chairman Matthews called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Johnson led the
Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
Sheriff Coats announced that the Harnett County Sheriff's Office has earned the National Law
Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
(CALEA).
Chairman Matthews called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Mrs. Stewart
request the addition of:
1) Harnett County General Services request for approval of the Terminal Area Utility
Improvements Project Ordinance totaling $99,638, and Harnett County General Services
request for approval of the Harnett Regional Jetport Work Authorization No. 19-03 for
Professional Services — TBI Project No. 2701-1903, Grant No. 36237.TBD
2) Budget Amendment #300 in the amount of $136,005
3) Budget Amendment #393 in the amount of $36,000
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to approve the revised agenda. Commissioner Nicol
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
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Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to approve the following items on the consent agenda.
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
1. Minutes:
December 1, 2020 Work Session
- December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting
December 15, 2020 Work Session
2. Budget Amendments:
300 Board of Elections
Code 2908901 524020
2908901 537010
2908901 505010
2908901 504010
2908901 532050
2908901 526010
2908901 584000
2908901 524010
2908901 502030
2908901 534010
2908901 502090
2908901 330210
389 Human Resources
Code 8609306 547010
8603500 350410
391 Human Resources
Code 1104160 502010
1104160 505010
1104160 503030
1104160 505050
1104160 526010
393 Board of Elections
Code 2908901 532050
2908901 502090
2908901 330210
472 Social Services
Code 1105322 618092
1105310 330210
M & R Supplies — Equipment
Advertising
FICA
Expense Allowance
Postage
Office Supplies
Non -Cap Asset — Info
M&R Supplies — Building
Salaries & Wages
Printing
Salaries & Wages
Federal
Payment of Claims
SRVC Charges
Salaries & Wages
FICA
401K — General
State Retirement
Office Supplies
Postage
Salaries & Wages
Federal
PANDEMIC LIEAP
DSS Admin — Federal
22 increase
355 increase
362 increase
415 increase
435 increase
544 increase
1,378 increase
4,683 increase
9,008 increase
19,353 increase
99,450 increase
136,005 increase
100,000 increase
100,000 increase
1,673 increase
126 increase
33 increase
168 increase
2,000 decrease
10,000 increase
26,000 increase
36,000 increase
211,971 increase
211,971 increase
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646 Disaster Special Revenue
Code 2908901 523030 Public Safety Supplies 45,950 decrease
2908901 330210 Federal 45,950 decrease
663 Disaster Special Revenue
Code 1109910 599000 Contingency 9,964 decrease
1109800 598400 Interfund Trans — Capital Project 9,964 increase
731 Sheriff's Capital Reserve
Code 5104310 557000 Capital Outlay — Vehicles 291,224 increase
5103900 390990 Fund Balance Appropriated 291,224 increase
3. Tax rebates, refunds, and releases (Attachment 1)
4. Resolution to Adopt the 2021 Schedule of Meetings Harnett County Board of
Commissioners (Attachment 2)
5. Boards and Committees on which Commissioners Serve
6. Harnett County GIS/E-911 requested approval of a Duke Energy Progress, LLC
Easement for Parcel ID#050634 0019 03 that will allow Duke Energy to install the
appropriate power needed for the County owned Oakridge River Road Communication
Tower, future Northwest Convenience Center and Park.
7. Harnett County Finance Officer requested approval of revised bank signature card for the
County of Harnett.
8. Harnett County General Services requested approval of the Terminal Area Utility
Improvements Project Ordinance totaling $99,638. Harnett County General Services also
requests approval of the Harnett Regional Jetport Work Authorization No. 19-03 for
Professional Services — TBI Project No. 2701-1903, Grant No. 36237.TBD
(Attachment 3)
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to approve the following appointments. Commissioner
Nicol seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Harnett County Cemetery Board of Trustees
Melanie Collins and Victoria Rodriquez were reappointed to serve on this board for terms
of three years expiring December 31, 2023.
John Hairr, Local History/Reference Librarian with the Harnett County Library, was
appointed to serve on this committee for a term of three years expiring December 31,
2023.
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Harnett County Planning Board
Everett Blake was reappointed to serve on the Harnett County Planning Board
representing District 4 for a term of three years expiring January 31, 2024.
Harnett County Public Facilities Corp. Board of Directors
Paula K. Stewart, Steve Ward and Brian Haney were reappointed to serve on this Board
for a term of one year expiring December 31, 2021.
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Rosanne Teniente and Kelly I. Burns were appointed to serve on this Council for a term
of two years expiring January 31, 2023.
MID -CAROLINA AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Vicky G. Walden was appointed to serve 011 this Committee for a term of three years
expiring December 31, 2023.
TOWN OF ANGIER Planning Board and Board of Adjustment — ETJ member
Lee Marshall of 8051 NC 210 N./PO Box 951, Angier, NC was reappointed to serve an
additional two-year term on both the Angier Planning Board and the Board of
Adjustment expiring December 31, 2022.
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD
Barry Blevins, Carl Davis, Valerie Gilchrist, Lisa Guy, Mark Locklear, Angela
McCauley, Jotonia McLean, W. Brooks Matthews, Larry Smith, John Rouse, Kittrane
Sanders, Mary Jane Sauls and Eric Truesdale were reappointed to serve on this Board
for a term of one year expiring December 31, 2021.
Lawrence "Larry" Smith was reappointed to serve as an ex -officio member on this
Board for a term of one year expiring December 31, 2021.
Pamela Munger with Sandhills Center for MH/DD/SAS was appointed to serve on
this Board for a term of one year expiring December 31, 2021.
Charlotte Leach with Harnett County Workforce Development was appointed to serve
on this Board for a term of one year expiring December 31, 2021.
Crystal Pope with HARTS was appointed to serve as an ex -officio member on this
Board for a term of one year expiring December 31, 2021.
Mrs. Stewart informed the Board that Harnett County Schools was awarded the $10,000,000 in
grant funding through the 2020-21 Needs -Based School Capital Fund for the New Northwest
Harnett Elementary School. Mrs. Stewart explained that this needed to be brought back before
the Board because there needs to be a vote on whether the grant is accepted or not.
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Vice Chairman Weatherspoon made a motion to approve Harnett County Schools accepting the
2020-21 Needs -Based School Capital Fund Grant in the amount of 10,000,000. Commissioner
Nicol seconded the motion, which passed 4-1 with Commissioner McKoy opposing.
Mr. Haney stood before the Board on behalf of the Harnett County District 11A Veterans
Treatment Court to discuss the acceptance of the BJA FY 2020 Adult Drug Court and Veterans
Treatment Court Discretionary Grant. This grant will provide $500,000 over a three-year period
from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2023. Mr. Haney stated the Veteran Treatment Court's
Program Coordinator, Mark Teachey, submitted a revised budget to the BJA. Mr. Haney
explained that if the revised budget is approved, the BJA FY2020 Grant would go a long way in
sustaining Veteran Treatment Courts current scope and operations for the next few years in
combination with the current FY 2019 BJA Grant. Mr. Haney also explained that County staff
sought clarification from BJA and were informed that the award must be accepted prior to BJA
considering the revised budget. Mr. Haney responded to questions by the Board. Commissioner
Johnson made a motion to approve the acceptance of the BJA FY 2020 Adult Drug Court and
Veteran's Treatment Court Discretionary Grant. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that
passed 3-2 with Commissioners Weatherspoon and Nicol opposing.
Christopher Appel, Senior Staff Attorney came before the Board to discuss proposed
amendments to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedures regarding
Public hearings. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to approve the amendments to the Rules
of Procedure. Vice Chairman Weatherspoon seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Commissioner McKoy made a motion designating Chairman W. Brooks Matthews as the voting
delegate for Harnett County at the upcoming NCACC Legislative Goals Conference.
Commissioner Nicol seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Mrs. Stewart presented the following reports:
Harnett County Monthly Financial Reports — November 2020
- Public Health Activities Summary - November 2020
Veteran Services Activities Report - October 2020 and November 2020
NC Department of State Treasurer, Retirement Systems Division —
Contribution -Based Benefit Cap Report — November and December 2020
Johnston -Lee -Harnett Community Action, Inc. Program Year and Community
Service Block Grant Anti -Poverty Plan
Mrs. Stewart spoke about the COVID-19 vaccination and let the Board know that Harnett
County would have sites set up throughout the County to deliver the vaccine and will give more
information once it is available.
Chairman Matthews called for any new business. Commissioner Nicol brought up two items.
The first being the old Cagle Furniture building in Cameron. Commissioner Nicol stated that
Mr. Cagle would like to open his store back up but needs to repave his driveway and parking lot.
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He believes there has been a hold up with NC DOT not giving him approval to do so. The second
item was the amount of trash and litter throughout the county, especially in the western portion.
Commissioner Nicol would like to coordinate with the Sheriff's office to see about getting
inmates to clean up the litter throughout the county.
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved that the Board go into closed session to consult with
County's legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and
the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged concerning the following matters;
Kathy Livingston, as Administrator of the Estate of John David Livingston, II et. al. v.
Nicholas Kehagias, et. al.
United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina File Number 5:16
CV 00906 -BO
Catherine Collins v. County ofHarnett
Harnett County District Court File Number 20 CVD 1157
Andre Grier v. Jerry: Gilbert, et. al.
Harnett County District Court File Number 20 CVD 1351
Anderson Creek Partners, L.P., et. al. v. Couno.v ofHarnett
Harnett County Superior Court File Number 17 CVS 363
This motion was made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a)(3)
Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner
Johnson seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Commissioner Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 am. Commissioner
Weatherspoon seconded the motion, w unanimously.
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W. Brooks Matthews, Chairman
dsey B. Lcas, Deputy Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 2
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 2021 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
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 shall hold regular meetings the first Monday of each month at 9 a.m. and the third Monday
of each month at 6 p.m. It also states if a regular meeting day is a holiday on which county offices are
closed, the meeting shall be held on the next business and the Board may schedule regular work sessions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County
that the Board shall hold the following regular meetings and work sessions in 2021:
Monday January 4 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday January 12 9:00 am Work Session
Tuesday January 19 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Tuesday January 26 9:00 am Planning Retreat
Monday February 1 9:00 am Board Meeting
Monday February 1 11:45 am Legislative Luncheon
Tuesday February 9 9:00 am Work Session
Monday February 15 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Tuesday February 23 9:00 am Work Session
Monday March 1 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday March 9 9:00 am Work Session
Monday March 15 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Tuesday March 30 9:00 am Work Session
Monday Aprils 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday April 13 9:00 am Work Session
Monday April 19 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Tuesday April 27 9:00 am Work Session
Monday May 3 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday May 11 9:00 am Work Session
Monday May 17 6:00 pm Board Meeting (Budget Public Hearing)
Monday June 7 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday June 15 9:00 am Work Session
Monday June 21 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Wednesday July 13 9:00 am Work Session
Monday July 19 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Tuesday July 27 9:00 am Work Session
Monday August 2 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday August 10 9:00 am Work Session
Monday August 16 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Tuesday August 31 9:00 am Work Session
Tuesday September 7 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday September 14 9:00 am Work Session
Monday September 20 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Tuesday September 28 9:00 am Work Session
Monday October 4 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday October 12 9:00 am Work Session
Monday October 18 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Tuesday October 26 9:00 am Work Session
Monday November 1 9:00 am Board Meeting
Tuesday November 9 9:00 am Work Session
Monday November 15 6:00 pm Board Meeting
Monday December 6 9:OOam Board Meeting
Tuesday December 14 9:00 am Work Session
Monday January 3 9:00 am Board Meeting
Adopted by the Harn :''•(;'; 'Y; of Commissioners in regular session, this 4th day of January 2021.
Attest:
ARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
.v,l W. rooks Matthews
arg. t Regina' heeler, Clerk
Harnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
ATTACHMENT 3
TERMINAL AREA UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT ORDINANCE
www.harnett.org
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina, sitting as the governing board for
Harnett County.
Section 1. This project will consist of the county's engineer of record providing professional services for the
coordination, design, permitting and grant administration services of the Terminal Area Utility
Improvements for the future terminal at Harnett Regional Jetport. The overall deliverable will include a
final drawing set for a new sanitary sewer and pump station including site plan for location of the pump
station and horizontal alignment of the proposed sanitary sewer forcemain and gravity sewer lines.
Section 2. This portion of the project will be funded with FAA Non -Primary Entitlement grant funds through the
North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation.
Section 3. The following amounts are hereby appropriated for this project:
Engineer Design $ 99.638
Total $ 99,638
Section 4. The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this design phase:
lnterfund Transfer $ 9,964
FAA Non -Primary Entitlement Funds 5 89.674
Total $ 99,638
Section 5. The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Terminal Area Utility Improvement Project
Fund, sufficient specific detailed accounting records.
Section 6. Funds may not be advanced from the General Fund for the purpose of making payments as due.
Section 7. The Finance Officer is directed to report, on a quarterly basis, on the financial status of each project
element in Section 3.
Section 8. The Budget Officer is directed to include a detailed analysis of past and future costs and revenues on this
capital project in every budget submission made to this Board.
Section 9. Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Governing Board, and to
the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this project.
Duly adopted this 4th day of January, 202
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