041921mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meeting Minutes
April 19, 2021
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 19, 2021
at 6:00 pm, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Harnett County Resource Center and Library,
455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina. Due to COVID-19 this meeting was open to
a limited number of the public to attend in person and citizens and staff were provided options to
listen to the meeting live.
Members present: W. Brooks Matthews, Chairman
Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner
Matt B. Nicol, Commissioner
Staff present: Paula K. Stewart, County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Lindsey Lucas, Deputy Clerk
Chairman Matthews called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm and Vice Chairman Weatherspoon
led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Matthews called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Vice Chairman
Weatherspoon moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner Nicol seconded the
motion that passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon made a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended.
Commissioner Nicol seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
1. Minutes: February 15, 2021 Regular Meeting
2. Budget Amendments:
75 Solid Waste
Code 6607410 502030
6607410 539050
6607410 535020
6607410 519040
6607410 544000
6607410 533030
6607410 370655
6603800 380850
6607410 370650
Salaries & Wages
3,200 increase
Permits / Taxes / Fees
10,250 increase
R & M Equipment
45,000 increase
Engineering
53,000 increase
Contracted Services
155,000 increase
Natural / LP Gas
9,000 decrease
Facility Fees -SW- Prior
11,900 increase
Insurance Settlement
32,550 increase
Facility Fees — SW
213,000 increase
254 Economic Development
Code 1104930 502010 Salaries & Wages
1104930 503030
1104930 504010
1104930 505010
1104930 505050
1104930 506010
1104930 506020
1104930 506040
1104930 507010
1104930 507030
1104930 507050
1104930 507070
1104930 544000
1109910 599000
401 Harnett Regional Jetport
Code 1104650 553000
IIID ' FI19=6 =
659 Animal Control
Code 1104510 502050
1104510 532030
1104510 502030
1104510 502010
405K
Expense Allowance
FICA
Retirement
Medical
Dental
Life
Unemployment
Worker's Compensation
Employee Clinic
Other Post Employment Benefits
Professional Services
Contingency
Capital Outlay — Buildings
Fund Balance
Salaries & Wages
Cellular Service
Salaries & Wages
Salaries & Wages
41,667 increase
834 increase
200 increase
3,188 increase
4,254 increase
3,368 increase
128 increase
54 increase
208 increase
75 increase
60 increase
40 increase
20,000 increase
74,076 decrease
160,000 increase
160,000 increase
5 increase
5 decrease
500 increase
500 decrease
904 Emergency Medical Services
Code 1104450 526010 Office Supplies 7,000 decrease
1104450 544050 Software Maintenance & Support 8,000 decrease
1104450 535020 R & M Equipment 5,000 decrease
1104450 531020 Training — Meals 2,000 decrease
1104450 531030 Training — Lodging 3,000 decrease
1104450 553000 Capital Outlay — Buildings 25,000 increase
3. Harnett County General Services/Harnett Regional Jetport requests consideration and
approval to approve a construction contract with Precision Approach, LLC for the
Airfield/Lighting Rehabilitation Project. Funding agreement with NC Department of
Transportation/Division of Aviation and project ordinance was approved by the Board of
Commissioners on April 5, 2021. Total contract amount is $1,458,641.00. This project
was approved under the FY2022-2028 Capital Improvement Program
4. Harnett County Health Department requests approval to accept additional COVID 543
funds in the amount of $1,089,044 to assist local health departments in testing and
implementation of COVID-19 vaccines. Any funds not spent during FY 20-21 will carry
forward into FY 21-22
A Resolution Authorizing The Purchase By Harnett County Of A Jetport Hangar
(Attachment 1)
Chairman Matthews opened the meeting for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3
minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. Citizens were allowed to call in and provide
their public comments verbally during this period or submit their public comments in writing
prior to the meeting to be read aloud during the meeting as time allowed.
Jerry Rivas of 364 Twin Ponds Road in Sanford
Rose Teniente of 179 Tilden Howington Drive in Lillington
Jay Sikes, Manager of Planning Services, petitioned the Board for a Public hearing on the
proposed rezoning. Public Hearing: Landowner/Applicant: Fred Turlington, C/O Ray
Womble/Hal Long; 20.06 +/- acres; Pin #'s 1508-08-2742.000 & 1508-08-1016.000; From
Commercial to RA -30 Zoning District; Intersection of NC 55 E & SR # 2009 (Prospect Church
Road); Grove Township.
Mr. Sikes stated staffs evaluation as:
The IMPACT to the adjacent property owners and the surrounding community is
reasonable, and the benefits of the rezoning outweigh any potential inconvenience or
harm to the community. REASONING: The impact to the surrounding community is
reasonable, as the requested zoning district is the same as the remainder of these parcels
and surrounding area
- The requested zoning to RA -30 is compatible with the Land Use Classification of Low
Density Residential. The LDR areas are intended for single family detached structures
consisting of a suburban character.
- The proposal does enhance or maintain the public health, safety and general welfare.
REASONING: The requested zoning to RA -30 would maintain the public health, safety
and general welfare due to the existing residential uses within the area, as well as this
parcel being split -zoned with this same classification.
- The request is for a Small Scale Rezoning and should be evaluated for reasonableness.
Reasoning: Due to the same surrounding residentially zoned area this application does
not need to be considered a Small Scale Rezoning.
Suggested Statement -of --Consistency: As stated in the evaluation, the requested rezoning to RA -
30 would not have an unreasonable impact on the surrounding community and will maintain the
public health, safety, and general welfare because of the existing residential uses within the area.
Therefore, these existing uses lead to compliance with the adopted Land Use Plan. Thus, it is
recommended that this rezoning request be APPROVED.
Chairman Matthews called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for
comments from the public. Citizens were allowed to speak in person or were allowed to submit
their comments in writing prior to the meeting or to call in and provide their comments verbally
during the meeting. No one spoke in opposition.
Chairman Matthews closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Weatherspoon made a motion to
approve the requested rezoning to RA -30 and Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that
unanimously. (Attachment 2)
Mr. Sikes petitioned the Board for a public hearing on a proposed Text Amendment: Case#
PLAN2103-0001-Harnett County Unified Development Ordinance: Article V, Sections 11.0 to
amend Harnett County's U.D.O. where it pertains to allowing a covered addition on a home in a
manufactured home park.
Chairman Matthews called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for
comments from the public. Citizens were allowed to speak in person or were allowed to submit
their comments in writing prior to the meeting or to call in and provide their comments verbally
during the meeting.
- Jerry Rivas of 364 Twin Ponds Road in Sanford NC spoke in favor of the Text
Amendment.
Chairman Matthews closed the public hearing. No Motion was made by the Commissioners. The
request died.
Mr. Sikes petitioned the Board for a public hearing on a proposed Text Amendment: Case#
PLAN2103-0003-Hamett County Unified Development Ordinance: Article V, Sections 1.2 to
amend Harnett County's U.D.O. use regulations that pertains to required parking spaces for
public elementary and middle schools.
Chairman Matthews called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for
comments from the public. Citizens were allowed to speak in person or were allowed to submit
their comments in writing prior to the meeting or to call in and provide their comments verbally
during the meeting. No one spoke in opposition.
Chairman Matthews closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman Weatherspoon made a motion to
deny the requested text amendment. Commissioner Nicol seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
County Attorney Dwight Snow came before the Board to Discuss the Sale of land to the City of
Dunn. The City of Dunn desires to purchase adjoining parcels of land near the City of Dunn's
existing water treatment plant. City Manager Steven Neuschafer spoke and answered questions
from the Board. No motion was made by the Commissioners. The request died.
County Manager Paula Stewart gave her report.
Commissioner Johnson requested that the Legal Department look into drafting Proclamations to
honor 911 dispatchers and Frontline Medical workers during COVID-19.
Commissioner McKoy also asked to include drafting a Proclamation to honor Harnett County
Volunteers who have stepped in to help during the COVID-19 pandemic as well.
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved that the Board go into closed session for the following
poses;
To discuss certain personnel matters. Commissioner Nicol seconded the motion that
passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman Weatherspoon moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm. Commissioner Johnson
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
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ATTACHMENT 1
Harnett
C O U N T Y
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www.harnettorp
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE BY
HARNETT COUNTY OF A JETPORT HANGAR
THAT WHEREAS, Warren Investment Company of North Carolina, Inc., a North
Carolina Corporation ("Warren Investment") was formerly known as Warren Investment Company
of Alabama, Inc. until it changed its corporate name effective April 18, 2013; and,
WHEREAS, Harnett County ("the County") is the owner of the Harnett Regional Jetport
at 615 Airport Road, Erwin, North Carolina 28339 which is located off U.S. Highway 421 between
the Town of Erwin and the Village of Buies Creek; that as part of its Jetport operations, the County
issues ground leases to third parties for certain areas of the Jetport for the installation and operation
of aircraft hangars; and
WHEREAS, Warren Investment is the lessee in a Hangar Ground Lease with the County
on an approximate 80 ft. x 80 ft. ground lease tract upon which stands an aircraft hangar structure
which is contained within that area composed of 0.36 acre identified as "For lease purposes only"
as shown on that plat recorded in Plat Cabinet D, Page 161-D, Harnett County Registry; and
WHEREAS, Warren Investment has made the decision that it desires to sell its aircraft
hangar at the Harnett Regional Jetport; that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners has
determined that it would be conducive to its Jetport operations and in the best interests of the
County to procure the aircraft hangar from Warren Investment together with the voluntary
termination of any leasehold rights that Warren Investment may have pursuant to the previous
ground lease agreement; that the parties have negotiated a purchase agreement based upon Warren
Investment's unencumbered transfer of ownership of the aircraft hangar to the County and the
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termination of the ground lease for the purchase price of one hundred sixty thousand dollars
($160,000.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners that the Harnett County Manager and her staff are hereby authorized to enter into
and close a purchase agreement with Warren Investment for the purchase of its aircraft hangar
hereinabove described together with the release and termination of any leasehold rights that Warren
Investment may have pursuant to that Hangar Ground Lease dated September 1, 1997, and any
amendments, renewals, or extensions thereto for a purchase price of one hundred sixty thousand
dollars ($160,000.00) which said sum shall be appropriated from the County's general fund
balance.
This Resolution was adopted by a 5 to (D vote of the Harnett County
Commissioners at its regular meeting on April 19, 2021.
ATTEST:
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Lindsey B. Likas, Interim Clerk
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners
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ATTACHMENT 2
Pr000sed Zoning Change: Case # PLAN2102-0001 & 0002
Landowner: Fred Turlington, C/0 Ray Womble
Applicant: Hal Long
Request: 20.06 acres from Commercial to RA -30
Location: Harnett Central Rd & Ballard Rd, Hector's Creek Township
Pin #'s: 1508-08-2742.000 & 1508-08-1016.000
Meeting Date: April 19, 2021
Statement -of -Consistency
The requested rezoning to RA -30 would not have an unreasonable impact
on the surrounding community based on the existing zoning as well as
compatibility with Harnett County Land Use Plan.
Therefore the Harnett County Commissioners APPROVE the rezoning
request,
W. Brooks Matthews, Chairman
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Lindsey B. (Lucas, Interim Clerk
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