121421 wsHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Work Session
December 14, 2021
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in work session on Tuesday, December 14, 2021
at 9:00 am, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Harnett County Resource Center and Library,
455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present: Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman
Matt B. Nicol, Vice Chairman
Barbara McKoy, Commissioner
Mark B. Johnson, Commissioner
Absent: W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner
Staff present: George Wood, Interim County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
Melissa Capps, Clerk
Chairman Weatherspoon called the Harnett County Board of Commissioners meeting to order at
9:00 am.
Commissioner McKoy led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
The following agenda was before the Board of Commissioners:
1. Call to order — Chairman Lewis Weatherspoon
2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation — Commissioner Barbara McKoy
3. Administration is requesting the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance
enacting and adopting the S-4 Supplement to the Code of Ordinances for Harnett
County, Melissa Capps
4. The Sheriff Office is requesting the Board of Commissioners consider the
reclassification of a Deputy Position (Job Class 7010) to Deputy Sheriff Corporal
(Job Class 7020), Sheriff Wayne Coats
5. The Sheriff Office is requesting the Board of Commissioners consider the
reclassification of a Detention (Civilian) Position (Grade 15) to Administrative
Assistant II (Grade 21), Sheriff Wayne Coats
6. The Sheriff Office is requesting the Board of Commissioners consider a proposal to
purchase a specialty vehicle utilizing asset forfeiture funds, Sheriff Wayne Coats
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7. The General Services Director requests the Board of Commissioners consider the
reinstatement of passenger fees for the Rural Operating Assistance Program
(ROAP), Barry Blevins
8. Consider request to fund 4-11 Teen Court Program through the end of the current
Fiscal Year, Brian Haney
9. Consider recommendation for Insurance Broker Services, Brian Haney and George
Wood
10. Consider request for Work Authorization No. 17-01 Terminal Building, Coley Price
11. County Manager's Report- George Wood, Interim County Manager
A. January 3, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda Review
B. Review applications to serve on Boards and Committees
C. Upcoming meetings and invitations
12. Adjourn
Chairman Weatherspoon called for any additions or deletions to the cover agenda. Mr. Wood
stated there are two requested additions, Coats Grove Fire & Rescue Stryker Stretcher Purchase
and Vital Records Holdings, LLC Contract Continuation. Chairman Weatherspoon stated we
will make Coats Grove Fire number 11 & Rescue Stryker Stretcher Purchase and Vital Records
Holdings, LLC Contract Continuation number 12 and there is a need for a Closed Session. Vice
Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the amended agenda. Commissioner McKoy
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Melissa Capps, Clerk to the Board reviewed a request to adopt an Ordinance enacting and
adopting the S-4 Supplement to the Code of Ordinances for Harnett County. Consensus of the
Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
Sheriff Coats reviewed requests to consider the reclassification of a Deputy Position (Job Class
7010) to Deputy Sheriff Corporal (Job Class 7020) and the reclassification of a Detention
(Civilian) Position (Grade 15) to Administrative Assistant II (Grade 21). Consensus of the
Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
Sheriff Coats also reviewed a proposal to purchase a specialty vehicle utilizing asset forfeiture
funds. Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
Barry Blevins, General Services Director, reviewed a request to consider the reinstatement of
passenger fees for the Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP). Discussion included rates.
Staff was asked to provide additional information regarding fares. Consensus of the Board was
to place this item on the next agenda.
Brian Haney, Assistant County Manager reviewed a request to fund 4-H Teen Court Program
through the end of the current Fiscal Year in the amount of $5,000. Consensus of the Board was
to place this item on the next consent agenda.
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Mr. Haney also reviewed a recommendation for Insurance Broker Services. A committee
comprised of staff from the County Manager's Office, Human Resources, Finance Office, and
Legal Department reviewed proposals, interviewed the top three finalists, and voted to
recommend Mark III Employee Benefits as the County's benefits broker. Consensus of the
Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
Larry Smith, Emergency Services Director, reviewed a request to purchase Stryker power load
stretchers (model county currently owns) for a total cost of $44,092.85. They intend to purchase
under a 0% interest plan that has been offered by Stryker (must sign agreement by December 31 st
to receive 0%). This equipment will reduce the injury risk to personnel while loading patients.
Consensus of the Board was that they are agreeable to Coats Grove Fire & Rescue proceeding
with the purchase and to place this item on the next consent agenda.
Coley Price, Assistant County Manager, reviewed a request for Work Authorization No. 17-01
for the Jetport Terminal Building. Discussion included the costs to remove the spiral staircase.
Consensus of the Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
Matthew Willis, Register of Deeds, reviewed a request to approve an increase in the current
contract for Vital Records Holdings, LLC by $6,000 for a total of $9,000. Consensus of the
Board was to place this item on the next consent agenda.
George Wood, Interim County Manager, provided information on an office trailer that could be
used as a temporary jet port terminal while the new one is under construction. The draft agenda
for the January 3, 2022 meeting was reviewed, as well as the applications to serve on Boards and
Committees.
Commissioner McKoy made a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss a personnel matter
made pursuant to NC General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a)(6). The motion was seconded by
Vice Chairman Nicol and carried unanimously.
Following a motion to come out of Closed Session, Chairman Weatherspoon called the meeting
back into open session.
Vice Chairman Nicol moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:48 a.m. Commissioner Johnson
seconded the motion that passed unanimously.
Lewis W. Wea spoon, Chairman
�Melissa. Capps, Jerk
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