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060622 m HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting Minutes June 6, 2022 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 6, 2022 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 W. Brooks Matthews, Commissioner Staff present: Brent Trout, County Manager Dwight Snow, County Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Melissa Capps, Clerk Chairman Weatherspoon called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Chairman Weatherspoon recognized a moment of silence for the 78th anniversary of D-Day. Commissioner Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance and provided the invocation. Chairman Weatherspoon called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The items on the consent agenda were as follows: A. Minutes i. Work Session Minutes of May 10, 2022 ii. Regular Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2022 B. Budget Amendments (Attachment 1) C. General Services Director- Harnett Area Rural Transit System (HARTS) requests the Board of Commissioners consider approving a revised Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Policy for HARTS employees as requested by NCDOT/IMD. The revised policy is consistent with new Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) guidelines required for transit organizations receiving federal funding and NCDOT/IMD as a block grant Harnett County Board of Commissioners June 6,2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 recipient is ensuring compliance from rural transit organizations. Federal grant assurances requires compliance as a condition of receiving federal funding. If approved, this policy will be effective immediately. D. Adopt a Resolution Requesting North Carolina Department of Transportation add Amarillo Lane in Buffalo Lakes Business Park to the State's Secondary Road System. (Attachment 2) E. Adopt a Resolution Requesting North Carolina Department of Transportation add Tupelo Road and Raintree Lane in Hidden Lakes to the State's Secondary Road System. (Attachment 3) F. Adopt a Resolution Requesting North Carolina Department of Transportation add Paige Stone Way in Cross Link Place Ph. 3 to the State's Secondary Road System. (Attachment 4) G. Harnett County Emergency Services is seeking Board approval to extend the current Dunn Fire Inspections/Plan Review Temporary Agreement. The Harnett County Fire Marshal's Office is providing Fire Inspections and Plan Review to the City of Dunn on a reimbursable hourly rate while they seek to hire a new inspector. This temporary agreement will not extend beyond June 30, 2022. H. Development Services is requesting the Board of Commissioners consider and approve an agreement to provide building inspection services as requested by the City of Dunn. I. Harnett Regional Water requests the Board award the chemical supply contracts for HRW for FY 2022-23 to the low bidders as indicated in the attached memo and Item #10 AquaMag to Amerochem as they are the North Carolina Sole Source Distributor. J. Harnett County Health Department requests approval of updates to the Clinical Patient Fee Policy. The policy was updated to a new format provided by NC DHHS to provide a more efficient way to locate items within the policy. Policy changes also reflect Family Planning Title X rule changes as well as addressing charges for medical record requests. K. Harnett County Sheriffs Office requests to accept the donation of fifty dollars from David W. Barner and that the funds be placed in the 22-23 Budget in Athletic & Program Supplies (1104310-528010). L. The Legal Department requests the Board of Commissioners approve the amendments to the Personnel Ordinance. The amendments include the definition of Cost of Living Increase, Article III. Section 9. Cost of Living Adjustments, Article VII Section 1. Insurance Benefits, Article VII. Section 4. Local Government Employees' Retirement System("LGERS"),and Article VII. Section 8. Supplemental Retirement Income Plan. (Attachment 5) M. Administration is requesting the Board of Commissioners accept the awarded North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation State Fiscal Year 2022 for State Aid to Airport Block Grant Program for the Aircraft Apron and Helipad Construction Project. Harnett County's local match is a 10%contribution. Approve the amended Capital Project Ordinance and allow the county manager, to sign the North Carolina state grant agreement associated with this award and the construction contract with Zachary Construction Corporation once received. (Attachment 6) Harnett County Board of Commissioners June 6,2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 N. The Legal Department requests Disclosure of Settlement Agreement of Grier v.Gilbert, et. al., 20 CVD 1352. (Attachment 7) Chairman Weatherspoon opened the meeting for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. The following people provided comments: 1. Ernestine Johnson of 1002 Sanderfer Road, Bunnlevel, NC. 2. Paul Johnson of 1002 Sanderfer Road, Bunnlevel, NC. 3. Jerry Rivas of 364 Twin Ponds Road, Sanford, NC. 4. Alan Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC. 5. Elizabeth Longman of 234 Hamilton Road, Bunnlevel, NC. 6. Terry Manahan, Harnett County Employee. 7. Bobbi Jordan of 630 Gilchrist Rd, Cameron, NC. Sheriff Coats provided information regarding a concern shared by Ms. Johnson. No one else spoke. The public comment period was closed. Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to reappoint Frankie Spivey to the Agricultural Advisory Board and to reappoint Emily Barefoot to the Board of Health. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthews and carried unanimously. The Board of Commissioners has been requested by Northwest Harnett Volunteer Fire Department ("NHVFD") to approve its issuance of"qualified volunteer fire department" obligations under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the"Code") in order to finance the costs of the purchase of a new fire truck and a new Station #3 to be located at 8300 US 401 N, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Chairman Weatherspoon opened the public Hearing regarding the financing for Northwest Harnett Volunteer Fire Department with the proceeds of certain tax-exempt obligations, the proceeds of which will finance the costs of the purchase of a new fire truck and a new Station#3 to be located at 8300 US 401 N, Fuquay-Varina, NC. The following people spoke: 1. Richard Chapman, 5220 Christian Light Road, Fuquay Varina, NC, spoke in favor of the proposal. 2. Chris Prince, Chief, 6015 Christian Light Road, Fuquay Varina, NC shared information regarding the project. No one else spoke and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Matthews made a motion to adopt a Resolution Authorizing and Approving the issuance by Northwest Harnett Volunteer Fire Department of Certain Tax-exempt Obligations. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Nicol and carried unanimously. (Attachment 8) Harnett County Board of Commissioners June 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 I Ira Hall, IT Director, petitioned the Board for a Public Hearing regarding a Tower Agreement with CloudWyze to allow access to two county owned and maintained communication towers. CloudWyze will use these towers to provide Internet access to underserved areas. Chairman Weatherspoon opened the public hearing. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed. Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the Tower Agreement with CloudWyze to allow access to two county owned and maintained communication towers. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McKoy and carried unanimously. Public Hearing on Harnett County's FY 2022-23 Budget. The proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, for Harnett County, North Carolina, was presented to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners on May 16, 2022. The proposed budget, including expenditures for the Harnett County Economic Development Department as well as appropriations for specific economic development incentives, is available in the office of Clerk to the Board, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina, for public inspection. The proposed budget is also available for public inspection online at www.harnett.org under"Harnett Happenings." The total expenditures budgeted for economic development matters is $1,130,236, including $67,891 budgeted in contingency for incentives for Rooms to Go based on tax values under appeal. Included are specific incentive grant disbursements pursuant to previously adopted Economic Development Incentive Agreements. Grants are performance based and calculated as eighty percent (80%) of property taxes paid by the company attributable to its direct investments. Specific incentives are as follows: • Rooms to Go: $384,823, plus the additional $67,891 budgeted in contingency for incentives based on tax values under appeal. • Pallet Consultants: $5,999 Also included are possible grant matches for economic development grants, including: • A $50,000 match for a One NC grant for Pallet Consultants Chairman Weatherspoon opened the public hearing on the proposed budget and the following people spoke: 1. Don Beasley of 1693 Hodges Chapel Road, Benson, NC. 2. Edward Hardee of 3509 Christian Light Road, Fuquay Varina, NC. 3. Joe Langley of 298 Kirk Adams Road, Angier, NC. 4. Margaret Morton of 86 Gwendolyn Way, Lillington, NC. No one else spoke and the public hearing was closed. Mr. Trout provided information regarding school funding and revenue that will be received by the fire districts based on new evaluations. Harnett County Board of Commissioners June 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 Additional discussion included funding for the school systems classified employees and retention of employees. A discussion item on the FY22-23 Budget to be added to the June 13`h Work Session. Mr. Trout reviewed the County Manager's Report and reminded the Board the Work Session will be held on June 13th, as the NCACC Assembly Day is being held on June 14h. Under new business, Larry Smith, Emergency Services Director, requested the Board's approval of the fireworks application from Pyro Shows East Coast for a Fireworks shoot at Carolina Lakes on July 3, 2022 this display is scheduled for 9:15p.m. Pyro Shows East Coast meets all requirements and has met fire code compliance for the events, we recommend approval. Vice Chairman Nicol made a motion to approve the fireworks application from Pyro Shows East Coast for a Fireworks shoot at Carolina Lakes on July 3, 2022 this display is scheduled for 9:15p.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson and carried unanimously. Commissioner Matthews moved to go into Closed Session for the following purpose: To consult with the County's Legal Counsel in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of certain litigation and claims including the following cases: 1. Workers Compensation Claim of Donald Knight, IC File Nos. 20-036208 and 20- 020814; 2. Leslie Atkinson v. Credit Acceptance Corporation, et al US District Court No. 1:22-CV- 369; and 3. Toby McDuffie v. Dr. Wade, et al, US District Court File No. 5:22-CV-3112. This motion is made pursuant to NC General Statute Section 143-318.11 (a)(3). 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. Commissioner Matthews amended the motion to go into Closed Session to include the possible acquisition of real property. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Commissioner McKoy made a motion to adjourn at 11:36 am. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Johnson and carried unanimously. Lewis W. Wedtiferspoon, Chairmanlissa D. Capps, Clerk Harnett County Board of Commissioners June 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Hamett,North Carolina,that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2022. Section I. To amend the Youth Services department of the General Fund fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB-TASK I JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE 1105870 502010 RESIN SALARIES&WAGES- $415 1105870 502020 RESIN SALARIES&WAGES-PART- $10,000 1105870 503030 RESTN 401K-GENERAL $94 1105870 505010 RESTN FICA WH $412 1105870 505050 RESIN STATE RETIREMENT- $368 1105870 506010 RESTN MEDICAL INSURANCE $4 1105870 507010 RESTN UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE $3 1105870 507030 RESIN WORKER'S COMPENSATION $463 1105870 539050 RESIN PERMITS/TAXES/FEES $2 1105870 543010 RESTN RENTAL-COPIERS $164 1105870 547030 RESIN INDEMNITY PAYMENTS $1,000 REVENUE AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB-TASK I JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE 1105870 330310 RESIN STATE $6,595 1105870 380890 RESIN OTHER REVENUE $1,000 1103900 390990 FUND BALANCE 2738 EXPLANATION: Align county budget with revised Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Grant.Decreasing due to not utilizing part-time salary and wages and other expenses due to limited number of juveniles on program for fiscal year. 11 APPROVALS: �l04x, l; �'s223‘ ) , f if, , .�7A ZL */p Dept Head(date) Finance 0 i er(date County Manager(date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Cleric to the Board,and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this day of j_�,JL. ,20 2.2e IS, Melissa Capps i QO 4" Lewis11=7...n, P...n,Chairman Cleric to the Board "O7 l * Boa . . .ommissioners ;ico • Prepared by: ape '1*l ; 4, `I rp acDate: May 12,2022 N;t4sfn&-_. ._,„____ LI ,a9 b Past Lai COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett,North Carolina,that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2022. Section I. To amend the Central Carolina Community College department of the General fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB-TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 1109910 599000 CONTINGENCY $13,784 1105920 602010 CCCC-CURRENT EXPENSE $13,784 REVENUE AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB-TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE EXPLANATION: To cover the cost of State approved salary and benefit Increases. • 1 A�: (V / A 1110 1 . , ._..._ , , 4,- 42,....4,4,...........4- 5-A-22- MP ead(date) IP" Finance I r(datgi I County Manager(date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board,an.to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. ( Adopted this `-Y day of(.l I.1�_ ,2122.- 66 .., k-- 31----,.- - q+13 Melissa Capps A'(:)::,7 ,,,PQO .. 0 .s. v<4;., , Lewis W.Weathe ...n,Chairman Clerk to the Board �� • ' r ' Board of C. missioners • •1 yyi••�.• Prepared by: Imcfadden its I �''ip. �G y �� y Dais May 13,2022 .t �\ ,,...4c....„1--„, t yY�/.'./ . °C .Q.-\ ' ? by lell I COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett,North Carolina,that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2022. Section 1. To amend the Animal Shelter department of the General fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB-TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 1109910 599000 CONTINGENCY 526,750 1104512 519090 OTHER $26,750 REVENUE AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB-TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE EXPLANATION: To cover the cost of the Animal Shelter Needs Study Assessment&Conceptual Design • PRO A S: 4 5I(44, '- I 2 /` .I,� e . . • ,Z.1 i , ,i. 5 IC 22_ 41.4.4"-:7--t..94.i c-'6 --z ' C'. Head da . Finance a _ (date) County Manager(date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board,and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this �t+day of 1) ,20r2-2... —Melissa �F�OMMISSj�:., / Air Aolorf Z �..�,t%� Melissa Capps ,,'QO,.b"' `°ice2F.,"a wis W.W,.therspoo hairman Clerk to the Board =�P Board of .• stoners lm 4L, 0 e * Ramrod by Imcfadd® "* j, t y`4,� Data May 16,2022 rr c . Vµel ell C COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett,North Carolina,that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2022. Section I. To amend the Central Carolina Community College department of the General fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB-TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 1109910 599000 CONTINGENCY $8,662 1105920 602025 PAVNG CCCC-CAPITAL $8,662 REVENUE AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB-TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE EXPLANATION: To cover increased cost of the CIP Parking Lot Resurfacing Project. 'AP RO ,.t : SI IIP' 2� /',al e �,,� 61, r ,,,,)51(.22 �75.—i 4--2.1___ .. : •. `//�\ (date) � .t cad(��. ) Finance Oi�cer(date) County Manager( e) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board,and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this day o 1��. ,20 Q oMMi1141rss,oti �� Mclissa Capps -OQ s',..os 7.2Ot= F ',,' 'Wis W.Weathers. .n,Chairman Clerk to the Board ,-:QO t• 0 Board of Co. issioners Q ` r . lr t .#.,, %m �`,, , = it ii "�. ,- Prepared G R ed by Imcfaddm ,t . ` Date. May I4 2022 l,r\ .- .I -.4..„," HHRH �J� COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett.North Carolina,that the following amendment be made to the annual budget Ordinance fa the fiscal yeor ending June 30,2022. Section 1. To amend the Public Safety Fund,JCPC programs,the appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB-TASK I JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE 2104300 519090 JCPC Professional Services-other $10,337 2104300 547090 ELP Allocation(Extended Learning Program) $3.696 2104300 547090 HTHCH Allocation(Healthy Choices) $5,000 , 2104300 547090 PALCR Allocation(Dunn Pal) $7,288 2104300 547090 SHPAL ,Allocation(H.0 Sheriff Pal] $8,340 REVENUE AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB-TASK I JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE 2104300 330310 JCPC State Award(JCPC ADMIN) $10.337 2104300 330310 ELP State Award(Extended Learning Prog) $3.696 2104300 330310 HTHCH State Award(Healthy Choices) $5,000 2104300 330310 PALCR State Award(Dunn PAL) $7,288 2104300 330310 SHPAL State Award(H.0 Sheriff PAL) $8,340 - EXPLANATION: To budget the reallocation of JCPC unspent grant funds for FY21-22. This reallocation was approved by the JCPC Board on 04/22/2022. JCPC Admin was not able use all the funds due to not being able to hire an Admin Coordinator for the program. Extended Learning program ceased operation on 12/17/2021 due to COVID. Healthy Choices,Dunn PAL,and Harnett County PAL are able to utilize some of the unspent funds. APPROV S: • ) I 42,ta /e*ZL LaL1OA LA-40 I Dept Head(date) Finance Offic: -at g7County Manager(date) � , Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to th- lerk to the 8and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. ////��T�/T Adopted this La day of��JV►.AL ,20 V'! Melissa Capps, Lewis Weathers..on.Chairman Clerk to the Board Board of•ommissioners QOOf ss.- ,J y~R'VETT C'`P `- COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett,North Carolina,that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2022. Section 1. To amend the Inspections Department of the General Fund the appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB-TASK I JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE 1104915 544010 Banking Charges $20,000 1104915 525010 Vehicle Supplies-Wex $10,000 REVENUE AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT TASK I SUB-TASK I JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 1104915 350410 Service Charges $30,000 EXPLANATION: To budget inspection fees to cover additional funds needed to complete the fiscal year for card processing charges and fuel. APP' IVALS: 10 . a f co - „�1.L. 1 4,., ..;t-� - ,5--iy-z; 0 Dept Head(date) 4 Ficice Officer(date County Manager(date) 5'16.2 z. Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board,and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this `p. day ofI �IJ s - ,20 IP. Melissa Capps ` y pFti�MM4Ss�O Lewis Wea ••rspoon,Chairman Clerk to the Board �P, 41 . °.r° .,. Bo. I of Commissioners rl*. M *.� Prepared by. khoneyau i ,:,. , „i� Datr. May 18,2022 �70t —10(12 6). COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett,North Carolina,that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2022. Section 1. To amend the General Government Special Revenue Fund,the appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE _ AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB-TASK I JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE 2999990 598400 NHEI9 1NTERFUND TRANS-CAPITAL, $34,788,147 2999990 578000 OTHER FINANCING USES $49,004,403 2999990 575001 DEBT SERVICE CHARGES $296,000 REVENUEAMOUNT ORG OBJECT I PROJECT TASK I SUB-TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 2993900 390910 NHEI9 PROCEEDS OF DEBT ISSUES $34,788,147 2999990 390970 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES $43,000,000 2999990 390910 PROCEEDS OF DEBT ISSUES $6,300,403 EXPLANATION: To adjust debt proceeds out of fund 299,these will be accounted for individually in the project funds. APPROVALS ° 1 . .a IL • � i- s-2.3-2.z _��iJ 11111 _.. `"'6 Dept Head(date) Financ:1 is te) County Manager(date) 'yY Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the C •rk tote oar , . .1 o the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. _ Adopted this l day of ,20 2-2:- (� o ___4/,•• ' ice 9_,..v...1/2_0 ` O`j3`,„....„y�•..,, C Melissa Capp�� fr Q� J'\�Ah V ewis W.Weathe poon,Chairman Clerk to the Board �* I . ,c 'I Board of ommissioners Vi • ;, Y �;1 Prepared b. tsinaland \ V 11 Dam: May 23,2022 COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett,North Carolina,that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2022. Section 1. To amend the Cooperative Extension department of the General fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB-TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 1109910 599000 CONTINGENCY S14,433 1104990 502090 SALARIES&WAGES- 514,433 REVENUE AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB-TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE EXPLANATION: To cover increased contract costs to NCSU for Cooperative Extension salaries and benefits. • 'RO ••LSILII S1ZJ}2Z 1 fp !I � �.' .`J� (I CountyManager(date) �� , Dept Head(da Fin. • icer(date) E Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the L3oard,and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this (p day of�1.t LTJ—. ,20 2Z (� o*� sr 7,rery 4F'1" . f ,,, Melissa Capps O�leo 0� is W.Weatherspoon GV rman Clerk to the Board s *y1� Board of Commissioners `y 5f.. �: Uam: May 23.2022 Rgwad by. ImcOddm = COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett,North Carolina,that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2022. Section 1. To amend the Emergency Services department of the General fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB-TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 1104410 555000 CAPTI'AI.OUTLAY- S30.351 REVENUE AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB-TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 1104410 330210 PW5I i FEDERAL S30.351 EXPLANATION: Allocation of FEMA Public Assistance-Disaster Grants awarded for project 517-0, reimbursement for the Harnett County monoclonal antibody injection site.This grant reimburses ES operational funds including supplies,equipment,personnel,and administrative costs used supporting the referenced mission.These funds were not reimbursed from any other government or COVID funds. APPROVALS: • C:f5Z:04 sitle2 )J►1 �1�.�.. � ISI ,- - Dept Head(date) Financ • cr(datL. ICounty Manager(date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board, a to th B get Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this da. of ,20�� of coNyrwrssro�•� • ,�� Melissa Capps QM <°�,,. °sstic� 4, wis W.Weathersr.pirman Clerk to the Board O Board of Commis a ers Prepared by. egodwin N ft. � ti Dale: May 24.2022 ,!9/1 C 1 Page 1 1 CI\ I COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett,North Carolina,that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2022. Section I. To amend the Jetport department of the General Fund fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB-TASK I JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE 1109800 598400 INTERFUND TRANS-CAPITAL $474,023 REVENUE AMOUNT ORG OBJECT PROJECT TASK SUB-TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 1103900 390990 FUND BALANCE $474,023 EXPLANATION: To appropriate funds for the county's 10 percent match for the Aircraft Apron&Helipad Construction Project. APPROVALS: ' r�2��--° /rn; �,l 2 0 ' o'r` 44.44-J.2.c,....e- s=25-2 Dept Head(date) Finance O er(date) County Manager(date) U . •9-L Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board,and • e Budget Officer and the Finance I Officer for their direction. Adopted this L . day of L1...4.-14... ,202 ` / Melissa Capps �F CoMfN!$S/D�, .ewis W.Weath spoon, ' airman Clerk to the Board ;%Q�� 9rr; °ss�'F Board of CommtSsioners Prepared '10c:1!( "" a alto is ,* ' 1*, D:nc NI.24.I011 r y~Rf7T .i:N. ..,.rdr k15 0 6 COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett,North Carolina,that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2022. Section I. To amend the EMS department of the General fund. The appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB-TASK JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE 1104450 539050 PERMITS/TAXES/FEES 550,000 REVENUE AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB-TASK I JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE 1103900 390990 FUND BALANCE $50,000 EXPLANATION: to budget for the Medicaid Cost Report Admin fee APPROVALS: . /� A . 414 .IAA4t 2R, Dept Head(date) Finan cer(/e4erei. County Manager(date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the k to the Boar.,and to the Bu get Officer and the Finance Officer for their Idirection. Adopted this '-C. day of I WLR_ ,20 2-2:"_ elissa Capps �%tOhl lSs'` wis W.Wea . rspoon,Chairman Clerk to the Board Board o ommissioners P i Rared oY� G (r alcoau ! 1.�`•/ *H Daie: May 25,2022 *ill t W � „ Y Poo 1401 IVO`) �l/ COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett,North Carolina,that the following amendment be mode to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30.2022. Section 1. To amend the Board of Education Capital Project Fund,Johnsonville Project,the appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT ORG [OBJECT[PROJECT 1 TASK I SUB-TASK 1 JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE 1 DECREASE 4705917 559000 JES20 CONSTRUCT GENERAL ECC .CONSTRUCTION $585,486 REVENUE AMOUNT ORG 1 OBJECT 1 PROJECT 1 TASK I SUB-TASK 1 JOB I DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE 4705917 390910 JES20 DEBTSVCS OTHER LOAN LOAN PROCEEDS $585,486 4705917 390982 JES20 INTERF TRNSFROM SPREVENUE TRANSFER FROM SPECIAL REVENUE $88,473 4705917 390910 JES20 DEBTSVCS OTHER LOAN LOAN PROCEEDS $88,473 EXPLANATION: TO CORRECT BA8418B DUE TO PROJECT NOT NEEDING ALL OF THE AVAILABLE FUNDS. APPR41211\j OV�ALS. , `.IV B .A►► 'L I �n Aavti i--24 ---1/- S`3/-Z t VDept�Head(dote) Finance el er(dpte}� � �^ndCounty Manager(date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to e ClerkJJnto the Board,and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. II ^^ Adopted this 4f' day of�L ,2L11�2v, I /�^ elissa Capps. Lewis W ache••oon,Chairman Clerk to the Board ,F Cc3MMISs7' Boa : - Commissioners �,O 7 y;.y 7,i., 47,', N Jm i I,, r r y/ ,,- • ` �y \: 0 0 0 1305)) 0 COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett,North Carolina,that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the liscol year ending June 30.2022. Section 1. To amend the Board of Education Capital Project Fund,Johnsonville Project,the appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB-TASK I JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE 4705919 552000 GOB21 CONSTRUCT GENERAL TBD CONSTRUCTION $673,959 REVENUE AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB-TASK I JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE 4705919 390910 GOB21 DEBTSVCS OTHER LOAN LOAN PROCEEDS $673,959 EXPLANATION: TO INCREASE PROJECT BUDGET DUE TO JOHNSONVILLE PROJECT NOT NEEDING ANY OF THE FUNDS TO COMPLETE RENOVATIONS. APP VALS: s l52, 57-7L_. zz Dept Head(date] Finance e{is a)V, �j2Z sl/ County Manager(date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board,and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. A�`)1-, '�///�� Adopted this 'e day of 11. ..m- ,20 �! //' / / Melissa Capps, Lewis .e• erspoon,Chairman erk to the Board Boa t of Commissioners F COMM/SSS COUNTY OF HARNETT BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett,North Carolina,that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,2022. Section I. To amend the Medical Insurance Fund the appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE r AMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT I TASK I SUB-TASK I JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE 8419303 544000 Contracted Services $100,000 8419303 545050 Insurance Special $200,000 8419303 547010 Payment of Claims $1,000,000 REVENUEAMOUNT ORG I OBJECT I PROJECT TASK I SUB-TASK I JOB DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE I DECREASE 8413500 350410 _ Service Charges-Departmental $500,000 8413800 380890 _ Other Revenue , $500,000 8413900 390990Fund Balance Appropriated $300,000 EXPLANATION: To increase the budget for the Medical Insurance fund to cover current year activity and to budget anticipated liability accruals for the yearend. APPROVALS: 1 itijAj ' 0, 1 .2-411 ��5-3/-zz Dept Head(date) Fi .• ce Officer(da County Manager(date) '�27'2022_ Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board,and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this Lpday of �V�A.�. ,20 /2- Melissa Capps F COMA Lewis We .on,Chairman Clerk to the Board ;�PP��.b=u�=,COM/1/; , Board of Commissioners * Prepared by khoneycutt .!!i ; Date May 27,2022 "1 \y �_. ( ,��`s,, li Harnett County Board of Commissioners ,iii 40 M.. 1111�',--" ""` HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-11 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that 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 streets. Buffalo Lakes Business Park: Amarillo Lane Duly adopted this 6th day of June, 2022. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ewis W4 Weat poon,Chairman 4'' y.ti ° e � sy /vr TTEST: _ 2 : -, i, '� , Melis D. Capps, Clerk (-- -, Har nett F,,JL, 1 1 CO ll fJ T Y 40-1 tvt, 0, 41/1 et1hiiiSHarnett County Board of Commissioners HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-12 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that 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 streets. Hidden Lakes: Tupelo Road Raintree Lane Duly adopted this 6th day of June, 2022. I HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS -wis W. Weath .00n,Chairman QC E.,awry, ..:4,./(24,,\ TTEST: • ( ppn vI Melis D. Capps, Clerk ti_ j I ` ' `;94,. , O:S10 ,� Harnett Page 1 1 ! COUNTY ..i �" ;isA ' V": Harnett County Board of Commissioners , o o9 ;; ,„\4„. -., „„ HARNETT COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-13 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that 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 streets. Cross Link Place Ph. 3: Paige Stone Way Duly adopted this 6th day of June, 2022. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 4 / 2 ,� Lewis W. Weatherspoon, Chairman 11 ' FCONIVjjs? %Q, .Rsc 1.7 s rs jp�vcr ATTEST: . r' f' Melfi a D. Capps,Clerk C Y'f�_ ', l I N ; 1 x �.CUN�_-' / --- Harnett Fay , C 0 U N T Y F. Employees and members of the Harnett County Board of Education This policy will cover all Harnett County employees,however: A. Employees of the Register of Deeds and Sheriff's Office are exempt from Article IX and Article X. B. Employees of the Social Services Department are exempt from Article X. C. Employees governed by the North Carolina State Personnel Act are exempt from Article II. D. The Tax Administrator position is exempt from Articles VIII, IX and X. All other articles are applicable to this position. Section 3.Definitions(Listed Alphabetically The following definitions shall be applied to the entirety of this policy wherever such words are used.The definitions found below shall be binding on all Harnett County employees without exception. Adverse Action:Any disciplinary action taken by Harnett County which directly results in an employee's suspension(not including investigatory suspension),involuntary demotion,dismissal,involuntary resignation,or termination. Adverse Weather:Any weather condition that adversely impacts an employee's commute to and from work or adversely impacts the County's ability to continue normal operations. Anniversary Date:An employee's original date of employment with the County. Appointing Authority: Any individual or board who has the responsibility to assign or place a person into a position. Covered Active Duty:For members of the Regular Armed Forces this term means,duty during deployment of the member with the Armed Forces. For members of the Armed Forces Reserve this terms means,duty during deployment of the member with the Armed Forces to a foreign country under a call or order to active duty in support of a contingency operation. Class: Positions or groups of positions having similar duties and responsibilities requiring similar qualifications,which can be properly designated by one title indicative of the nature of work performed,and which carry the same salary range. Cost of Living Increase:An annual adjustment to all pay ranges that may be made by the BOC.Such an adjustment would become effective a iY_pay pen , following(e beg q of the Al year or as otherwise directed by the adopted budget ordinance for that i fiscal year ori July-1-43f- yeas. Commented[cAl]:I'd rather not put the l6'in case we were to ever change the date of the pay period. Should I keep the"as otherwise directed by the budget Daughter:A biological,adopted,or foster child,a stepchild,a legal ward,or a child of a ordinance?"This would allow for flexibility of the BOC person standing in loco parentis,who is either under age 18,or age 18 or older and decided to make it effective 6 months in incapable of self-care because of a mental or physical disability.The onset of a disability may occur at any age for purposes of this policy. Death:The permanent ending of vital processes of any County employee. I Section 9.Cost of Living Adjustments If the BOC approve a Cost of Living Adjustment,the increase will be effective the pay period immediately following the bedinninq of the fiscal year or as()Ur()Ur _ ted by the adopt,---' budget ordinance f,r?hat`isr I year.duty 1 of each yer.The amount of this adjustment,if any,may vary from year to year. When a Cost of Living Adjustment is approved, regular employees will receive a$500 minimum increase to their annual pay. Section 10.Certifications and Degrees Harnett County encourages and promotes professional development by obtaining professional certifications or post-secondary degrees that substantially enhance the employee's ability to perform the job or are related to the employee's current or future job duties and responsibilities. Full time, non-probationary employees may be eligible for a salary increase for obtaining certain certifications or post-secondary degrees during the course of their employment with the County in accordance with this policy. If an employee does not meet all the established requirements for the position and is placed in work against status until they obtain a required certification or degree,the employee will not be eligible for a salary increase under this policy. Certifications:An employee may be eligible for a salary increase not to exceed 5%for obtaining certifications that are required for the position,preferred for the position, substantially enhance the employee's ability to perform the job,or are related to the employee's current or future job duties and responsibilities. A. If a position requires specific job-related certifications as a pre-requisite for employment in order to perform the essential duties of the position,the employee must obtain such certifications prior to their date of hire and will not be eligible for a salary increase. if the position requires specific job related certifications,but such certifications may be obtained within an established period of time after their date of hire,the employee may be eligible for a salary increase. B. If a particular certification is preferred for the position,but is not required,the employee's supervisor or department head may make a written recommendation to the County Manager for approval for a salary increase. C. If a particular certification either substantially enhances the employee's ability to perform the job or is related to the employee's current or future job duties and responsibilities,the employee may submit a written request to their supervisor or department head to obtain the certification.The supervisor or department head shall review the request and make a written recommendation to the County Manager for approval of a salary increase, The salary increase percentage shall be determined in accordance with the list of certifications and degrees that shall be approved by the County Manager.The list of approved certifications and degrees and salary increase percentages may be updated by the County Manager from time to time based on the department head recommendations and the needs of the County. If an employee obtains a certification not included on the approved list but that enhances the employee's ability to perform the job or is related to the employee's current or future job duties and responsibilities, the County Manager,upon written recommendation by the employee's department head,may approve a salary increase not to exceed 5%. If the employee's department 14 This leave may be used in conjunction with an employee's lunch break or any other form of accrued leave an employee may have. This leave will not accumulate and shall not be carried over from week to week. To utilize this form of a leave an employee must receive advanced approval(at least 48 hours)from his or her Supervisor,Department Head,or the County Manager. Once such volunteer leave has been utilized,an employee must provide his or her Supervisor or Department Head with some form of evidence or documentation that the volunteer service was actually completed. Section 16.Parent Involvement Leave Note:The following section is covered by the Leave for Parent Involvement in Schools Act found at NCGS§95-28.3. If any discrepancies between this section and the Leave for Parent Involvement in School Act should surface,the act shall control. Policy: Harnett County believes that parent involvement is an essential component of school success and positive student outcomes.Therefore, Hamett County shall grant four(4)hours per year of leave to any full-time County employee who is a parent, guardian,or person standing in loco parentis of a school-aged child so that the employee may attend or otherwise be involved at that child's school. Restrictions,Limitations,and Conditions: A. This leave may be used in conjunction with any other form of accrued leave an employee may have. B. This leave will not accumulate and shall not be carried over from year to year. C. To utilize this form of leave an employee must receive advanced approval(at least 48 hours)from his or her Supervisor,Department Head,or the County Manager. Once such leave has been utilized,a Supervisor, Department Head,or County Manager may require some form of documentation for the employee's school involvement. Example:An employee may use this leave to attend a parent teacher conference,or chaperon a school trip. ARTICLE VII. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Section 1. Insurance Benefits Revised Insurance Benefits Policy:All full-time employees hired on or after July 1st, 2015,or those employees who leave the employment of the County and return to work on or after July 1st,2015,shall be eligible for insurance benefits in accordance with the following policy. A. The County will provide individual hospitalization to all full-time employees.All full-time employees shall be enrolled in the program in accordance with the provisions of the County's insurance contracts on the first day of the month following a thirty(30)day waiting period. 56 I B. Any full-time County employee may so choose to have money deducted from his or her check to provide dental insurance for him or herself and to provide hospitalization and dental insurance for any dependents he or she may have in accordance with the provisions of the County's insurance contracts. C. Retirement health benefits are provided on a pro-rated basis for years of service as listed below. Employees who are not eligible for the benefits as outlined below will not be allowed to remain on the County's health insurance plan beyond any rights granted by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act(COBRA). D. Individuals must be County employees at the time of retirement to be eligible.If an eligible employee declines retirement health benefits at the time of retirement, the employee will not be eligible for the benefits at a later date. E. For employees retiring on or after December 16,2019,an eligible employee must elect or decline the Medicare supplement at the time of retirement to receive the supplement upon turning 65 years of age becoming Medicare eligible. If an eligible employee declines the Medicare supplement,the employee will not be eligible for the supplement at a later date. F. The Medicare supplement will commence upon the employee's submittal of receipts for reimbursement for that fiscal year.The County will not reimburse the employee for receipts received for any prior years that the employee is eligible for the supplement.Standard amount of supplement is to be determined by the BOC,which will be included in the annual budget ordinance. G. Retirement health benefits premium payments are due by the first day of the month that coverage is effective.The premium payment deadline(hereinafter referred to as the"grace period")ends thirty(30)days after the due date.Retired employees who do not pay their premiums in full or who do not have sufficient funds in their account for authorized bank drafts by the final day of the grace period will have their coverage canceled. If the unpaid premium amount due is only for dependent coverage,then only the dependent coverage will be canceled. However, if the unpaid premium amount due is for the retired employee and dependent coverage,then the retired employee and all dependents will have their coverage canceled.Such retired employees and/or dependents who have their coverage canceled for non-payment cannot be reinstated. However,if the premium payment is received after the coverage has been canceled due to non- payment, but the postmark date is on or before the last day of the grace period, then coverage will be reinstated. Retirement Health Benefits (Employees less than 65 not Medicare eligible) Minimum Years of Consecutive Hamett Percentage of Cost Paid by County Until County Service for Eligibility_-. Age 65 or Medicare Eligible 20 Years _ 50% 25 Years 750 30 Years 100% Retirement Health Benefits (Employees older than 65 and/or Medicare eligible) Minimum Years of Consecutive Harnett Percentage of Cost Paid by County After County Service for Eligibility Age 65 or Medicare Eligible 20 Years 50% 25 Years 75% — 30 Years 100% 57 Grandfathered Insurance Benefits Policy: Full-time employees as of June 30th,2015 shall continue to be eligible to receive insurance benefits as defined below. A. The County will provide hospitalization to all full-time employees.All full-time employees shall be enrolled in the program on the first day of the month following a thirty(30)day waiting period. B. Any full-time County employee may so choose to have money deducted from his or her check to provide dental insurance for him or herself and to provide hospitalization and dental insurance for any dependents he or she may have in accordance with the provisions of the County's insurance contracts. C. Retirement health benefits are provided on a pro-rated basis for years of service as listed below.Employees who are not eligible for the benefits as outlined below will not be allowed to remain on the County's health insurance plan beyond any rights granted by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act(COBRA). D. Individuals must be County employees at the time of retirement to be eligible. E. For employees retiring on or after December 16,2019,an eligible employee must elect or decline the Medicare supplement at the time of retirement to receive the supplement upon turning 65 years of age inn ME, ! . If an eligible employee declines the Medicare supplement,the employee will not be eligible for the supplement at a later date. F. The Medicare supplement will commence upon the employee's submittal of receipts for reimbursement for that fiscal year.The County will not reimburse the employee for receipts received for any prior years that the employee is eligible for the supplement. For all retired employees currently receiving the Medicare supplement,the employee must submit all prior fiscal year receipts no later than June 30,2020 to receive reimbursement.After June 30,2020, retired employees currently receiving the Medicare supplement will not receive reimbursement for receipts submitted to the County for any prior fiscal years.Standard amount of supplement is to be determined by the BOC,which will be included in the annual budget ordinance. G. Retirement health benefits premium payments are due by the first day of the month that coverage is effective.The premium payment deadline(hereinafter referred to as the"grace period")ends thirty(30)days after the due date. Retired employees who do not pay their premiums in full or who do not have sufficient funds in their account for authorized bank drafts by the final day of the grace period will have their coverage canceled. If the unpaid premium amount due is only for dependent coverage,then only the dependent coverage will be canceled. However,if the unpaid premium amount due is for the retired employee and dependent coverage,then the retired employee and all dependents will have their coverage canceled.Such retired employees and/or dependents who have their coverage canceled for non-payment cannot be reinstated. However, if the premium payment is received after the coverage has been canceled due to non- payment,but the postmark date is on or before the last day of the grace period, then coverage will be reinstated. 58 Eligibility for unemployment compensation will be determined by the Employment Security Commission. Section 3.Social Securit,. In accordance with the Social Security Act of 1935,the federal Social Security program provides monthly benefits upon retirement to those individuals who contribute monthly to the program through the Social Security Administration. Harnett County in an attempt to provide its employees with a happy and healthy life after retirement shall,to the extent of its lawful authority and power,extend Social Security benefits to all eligible employees in accordance with federal law. Employees will be compensated by their contributions to the Social Security system once they retire and reach the federally recognized retirement age through the federally operated program. Section 4.Local Governmental Employees'Retirement System ("LGERS") About LGERS:The Local Governmental Employees'Retirement System Is a defined benefit plan qualified under§401(a)of the Internal Revenue Code.Harnett County is a mandatory member and participant in this program,therefore County employees,the County itself, and the investment earnings on total contributions pay the cost of providing an employee's retirement benefits. Membership, Eligibility,and Vesting in LGERS: A. Membership:All County employees serving in a position that requires more than 1,000 hours per year of service automatically become members of the LGERS. B. Eligibility:All County employees will remain eligible to participate in the LGERS program unless they are convicted of certain state or federal offenses involving public corruption or are convicted of a felony directly related to their employment. C. Vesting:All employees become vested in LGERS once they have completed a minimum of 5 years of service to the County.This means that an employee is eligible to apply for lifetime monthly retirement benefits based on the retirement formula in effect at the time of his or her retirement,if any money is withdrawn from his or her LGERS contributions,and the age and service requirements described below. Employee Contributions:Any eligible vested County employee will contribute to LGERS six percent(6%)of their gross salary each month through payroll deductions. Contributions made to this program are invested by the Department of State Treasurer and these funds are protected by the Constitution of North Carolina from being used for any purpose other than retirement system benefits and expenses. Employer Contributions: Harnett County,in accordance with LGERS,will contribute an actuarially-determined percentage of the gross payroll of employee members each month to LGERS for benefits. Ageand-Serviee Regairerneats: -- • • _ . . ._ - - - - • • .'wed-used 60 --. 3:- Reaches-amy-age etes-38--years-ef-serviee: 1. Reach eta--20-yearsice, - _ - - °! -- - - • - -••• e• -- - LEO)and Vested-Deferred-Be • : • _ _ . _ - _ _ _ _._ A,-Receive-a-re€ nd-of-4 - -- - •- - - S. Leave his or her contr':_ _ - •• - _ : • . _ ___ _• ice earned-up to-thaat-date, becorxte--eiigible-te-apply-for-disability re • - - -•. • -- • - - . _ _... -ana � -•-tly_ • nrhnr Refund of Contributions: If an employee leaves the service of the County and LGERS before he or she has 5 years of service,the only payment such an employee can receive is a refund of his or her contributions and interest.To receive a refund of contributions an employee must complete the appropriate form available at www.nctreasurer.com/Retirement-and-Savings. Calculation of Service Retirement Benefits:The LGERS uses a formula to calculate monthly retirement benefits once eligibility requirements have been met.This formula and additional information on the calculation of service retirement benefits may be found at www.nctreasurer-com/Retirement-and-Savings.The basic formula is: Employee's Annual Benefit= 1.85%of average final compensation X Years&Months of County Service Formatted Left ! For further exulanalion of LGERS requirements,cti:i,:uiation of benefits,benefit payment pptions,beneficiaries,and other information regarding LGERS,please review the LGERS Handbook which can be found at the North Carolina State Treasurers Retirement System Division website at www.myncretirement.com se+vice;-tris-or-her-early- a6ed- -aoeefdahce Employees-Age-When--Payment-Starts Percentage-of-Benefits Received 64 87-9A 63 944 62 g44 64 88% 60 85% servfse-•' - -- •- . - reduced in-asserdanse 61 I 111 N 46 14 Rg4ggggalgoici 50 . •i • I • • � .. 41, gaCii 41.• gulgggclgg •• • 3133332233 0 :. iij .. 1111! : a0 • a LGERS-covered-eesitienand con --. _ • .'_ .• -this-spousedies befere-taeempleyee,and 1t1-L-GERS-ret+F'' =- °-•• . .: e. • - e - _ _"e - .-.. This-fneans-that n{1his-er-heFIS}entkgy-swviver benefiGiary-Of paid+n one lump suss to another heeefin!ary(tes}, Note:An employee may view their personal account information,download retirement forms,and access any other retirement resources 24 hours a day,7 days a week by logging on to their personal OR-BIT account by clicking the link provided on www.myncretirement.com.Any additional information on this program is provided by the Department of State Treasurer at www.nctreasurer.com. Section 5. Death Benefits under LGERS If a County employee,who is an eligible vested member of LGERS,dies while in active service to the County with at least one(1)year as a contributing member of LGERS,the employee's beneficiary will receive a lump sum payment equal to the employee's highest salary for twelve(12)consecutive months during the twenty-four(24)months preceding death.The lump sum payment must be at least$25,000 but not more than $50,000. Section 6.Life Insurance&Accidental Death and Dismemberment l"ADD"J Harnett County shall provide life insurance and ADD coverage to all full-time County employees.Eligible employees shall be enrolled in the program in accordance with the insurance carrier's provisions.Any payouts that may become necessary will be in accordance with amounts set by the BOC. Section 7.Law Enforcement Officers'Separation Allowance Harnett County shall provide a special separation allowance to all qualified law enforcement officers who leave service early and meet all of the following qualifications: A. The law enforcement officer must have completed thirty(30)years or more of County service or have attained fifty-five(55)years of age and completed five(5) or more years of County service. B. The law enforcement officer must not yet be sixty-two(62). C. The law enforcement officer must have completed at least five(5)years of continuous service as a law enforcement officer immediately before retirement. Payment of the separation allowance will cease if the officer reaches age 62 or dies. Section 8.Supplemental Retirement Income Plan Harnett County offers all ,ioli-ti e-LG_E_RS-enrollee County employees a voluntary County 401(k)Supplemental Retirement Income Plan. In accordance with this Policy, 63 I e-mployees may deposit up to the maximum percentage authorized by the Internal Revenue Service into their 401(k)'s. Harnett County.regardless of employee participation,shall contribute 2%of an employee's monthly compensation to their 401(k)Supplemental Retirement Income Plan;;however,there will not be any additional County match over the 2%contribution except as provided below for law enforcement officers.hew: , -- ---• ' -• -• °• - - - -- • depesited; - - - - _ -- _ __ _ e- .-rs. In accordance with NCGS§143-166.50,Harnett County shall contribute 5%of a sworn !Law enforcement°Officers monthly compensation to their Supplemental Retirement Income Plan 401(k).However,there will not be any additional County match over the mandated 5%. Section 9. Direct Deposit Employees are required to electronically deposit all paychecks from the County to a federally recognized bank or credit union.This direct deposit of an employee funds reduces the amount of time the employee has to spend at the bank and is typically safer than manually cashing checks. To take full advantage of the direct deposit program an employee should complete and submit the Harnett County Direct Deposit Form found in Appendix D of this Ordinance. ARTICLE VIII. SEPARATIONS, DEPARTURES,& REINSTATEMENTS Section 1.Types of Separations&Departures Any separations or departures that occur between County employees and the County shall be designated as one of the following types as defined in Article I,Section 3 and shall follow the prescribed procedures as described below: A. Suspension: 1. Any County employee may be suspended from his or her service to the County with or without pay due to the employee's current job performance, personal conduct,or other behavior that is unsatisfactory or contrary to the mission and policies of Harnett County.Suspensions without pay shall not exceed thirty(30)calendar days. 2. The suspended employee's Department Head shall provide a Disciplinary Action Report detailing his or her suspension,whether this suspension is with or without pay,the reasons for the suspension,duration of the suspension,and what must be done by the employee upon returning to work.The Department Head executing the suspension shall notify the Human Resources Department and the County Manager immediately.The Disciplinary Action Report shall then be delivered to the employee by certified mail,filed in the employee's personnel file,and also filed with the County Manager.This form may be found in Appendix D of this Ordinance. 3. An employee suspended for the reasons stated above may appeal his or her suspension in accordance with the Grievance and Appeal Policy as addressed in Article X. B. Investigatory Suspension: 1. Any County employee may be may be placed on investigatory suspension with pay in order to provide the County with more time to thoroughly 64 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-13 HARNETT COUNTY JETPORT AIRCRAFT APRON & HELIPAD DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE 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 consists of expanding the aircraft apron and creating a helipad to accommodate for parking areaslarger for turbo-prop and jet aircraft. The County of Harnett will receive a p P 90%federally funded grant through the North Carolina Department of Transportation,Division of Aviation State Fiscal Year 2022 State Aid to Airport Block Grant Program.Harnett County's local match is a 10% contribution. The costs will be reimbursed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation. Section 2. The following expenditures are hereby appropriated for this project: Original , Amended Ordinance Adjustment Ordinance Construction $ - $ 4,390,138 $ 4,390,138 Professional Services 329,240 350,095 679,335 Total $ 329,240 $ 4,740,233 $ 5,069,473 Section 3. The following revenues are hereby appropriated for this project: Original Amended Ordinance Adjustment Ordinance North Carolina Department of $ 296,316 $ 4,266,210 $ 4,562,526 Transportation Division of Captial Reserve $32,924 $ 32,924 Inter Fund Transfer $ 474,023 $ 474,023 Section 4. The original project ordinance, approved on April 15, 2019, is being revised to coincide with the North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Aviation's award letter dated May 5, 2022. Duly adopted this day o1uAA, , 2022. mw - j f ewis W. Weat erspoon,Chairman Harnett County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: `y� �MISS p-.,• , Melfi Capps,Clerk t t Boardr f *t1 i ii/cjf ffil, .0\ "~ N'` .r C fiETI LEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE ("Settlement Agreement") is entered into between ANDRE GRIER (hereinafter "Grier" or the "Releasing Party")and HARNETT COUNTY,NC(hereinafter`Warner). WHEREAS the Releasing Party filed a lawsuit against *left Andre Grier v. Jerry Gilbert, both individually as a law enforcement officer with the Harnett County Sheriffs Department, Wayne Coats, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Harnett County,North Carolina, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. of America, and Western Surety Company, as Sureltes (20 CVD 1351)(hereinafter"the Lawsuit");and WHEREAS, Plaintiff filed the Lawsuit against Defendants for injuries sustained in an incident at the Harnett County Detention Center on July 29,2017;and WHEREAS, Defendants deny any and all allegations of wrongdoing contained in the Lawsuit;and WHEREAS the Releasing Party declares and represents that no promise,inducement, or agreement not herein expressed has been made to him, an$'that this Settlement Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties, and that the terms of this Settlement Agreement are contractual and not a mere recital;and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises contained herein, the Releasing Party agrees as follows: 1. Incorporation. The terms set forth above arc hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Settlement Agreement 2. The Settlement Payment in consideration for and commensurate with the execution of this Settlement Agreement, The Charter Oak Flre Insurance Company, on behalf of Defendant Wayne Coats, agrees to pay the total sum of TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($25,000.00) (the `Settlement Amount")to the Releasing Party. 3. Dismissal of Lenvsidt. The Releasing Party agrees to file a Stipulation of Dismissal of the lawsuit as to all remaining Defendant& 4. Pees and Costs. Except as expressly provided herein;each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys'fees. 5. Full Releave of All Claims. For and in consideration of the taros and the agreements set forth herein, as well as other good and valuable consideration,the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Releasing Party does, far himself, his heirs, executors,administrators,successors,and assigns,hereby unconditionally release,acquit, and forever discharge Haman County,the Harnett County Sheriffs Department,Wayne Coats, Jerry Gilbert, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, Western Surety Company,The Charter Oak Fire Insurance Company, as well as their present and former employees, board members, officers, directors, agents, members, managers, servants, predecessors, successors, heirs, executors, administrators, insurers, representatives,attorneys,and all other affiliated persons,firms,associations,partners,or partnerships (hereinafter collectively referred as the"Released Parties,"of and from any and all claims, actions or causes of action, demands, damages, rights, costs, expenses, interest,judgments,liabilities,or any other form of compensation whatsoever,known and unknown,suspected or unsuspected,arising out of or in any way related to the allegations in the Lawsuit, or any claims which could have been brought in the Lawsuit, up to the date of the execution of this Settlement Agreement The Releasing Party specifically discharges any claim(s) he may have against the Released Parties arising from an alleged violation of any federal, state, or other governmental statute, regulation, or ordinance, or any tort or other legal or contractual duty arising under the laws of any state,the laws of the United States,the common law, the Constitution of the State of North Carolina, or the Constitution of the United States, which the Releasing Party now has, owns, or holds, or claims to have,own, or hold, or which the Releasing Party at any time heretofore bad,owned,or held,or claimed to have, own,or hold against the Released Parties. 6. Covenant Not to Sage. To the full extent permitted by law,the Releasing Party covenants that he will not sue the Released Parties for any issue or matter that has occurred up to the date of the execution of this Settlement Agreement. The Releasing Party further covenants that he will not voluntarily aid in or participate in any suit or claim against the Released Parties,except as may be required by any law or court order.To the fill extent permitted by law,the Released Parties covenant that they will not,by themselves, their agents or employees, file any civil lawsuit against the Releasing Party for any issue or matter that has occurred up to the date of the execution of this Settlement Agreement. 7. Taxes and Reporting. The Releasing Party warrants and agrees that, to the extent that any portion of the Settlement Payment above constitutes income for tax purposes,he will report such amount on his state and federal income tax returns,and he agrees to be solely responsible for all taxes, interest,penalties,or other chargee which may be owed by and assessable to him to governmental agencies as a result of the Settlement Payments made to him pursuant to this Agreement. The Releasing Party further agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Releasing Party from any costs, interest, expenses, penalties,or fees incurred by the Releasing Party for amounts aasesaable to him relating to Releasing Party's treatment of the payment above for tax p rposes. S. Acknowledgement The Releasing Party acknowledges that (a)he has relied wholly upon his own judgment,belief,and knowledge of the nature and extent of his claims and the waiver of his claims; (b) the consideration paid to him pursuant to this Settlement Agreement encompasses and includes all monies which may be due to him related to this matter;(c)the Released Parties have no further obligation for monetary payments or any other claims which he may have or assert up to the date of this Agreement;(d)he has had • adequate time to review this Settlement Agreement and consult with legal counsel regarding the same;and(e)the consideration provided to him pursuant to this Agreement is in excess of anything of value to which he is otherwise entitled. Page 2 of 5 9. Miscellaneous Provisions. a. : The Releasing Party agrees to execute such additional documents or take such additional actions as may reasonably be required to carry out the tams of this Settlement Agreemnt. b. Agreement to Survive. All warrants,covenants,agreement!,and releases contained herein shall survive this Settlement Agreement. c. Gowning Law, The validity, construction, interpretation, and administration of this Settlement Agreement shalt be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. d. Entire Agmen . This Settlement Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between.the Releasing Party and the Released Parties pertaining to the subject matter contained herein,and its terms are contractual and not a mere recital. e. Invalid Provisions, If any provision of this Settlement Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under present or future laws in effect during the term of this Settlement Agreement, such provisions will be fully severable and the remainder of this Settlement Agreement will remain in full force and effect. f. No Liability Admitted, The Releasing Party and the Released Parties understand and agree that this is a compromise settlement of disputed claims, and that acceptance of any benefits pursuant to this Settlement Agreement or the offer of such benefits is intended merely to terminate any and all claims by the Releasing Party,and that acceptance of benefits under this Settlement Agreement or payments of such benefits is not to be construed as an admission of liability or an acquiescence by the Released Parties to the claims or contentions of the Releasing Party. g. )3ffectiveness. This Settlement Agreement will become effective immediately after execution by the Releasing Party, will survive execution and delivery, and the intent of this Settlement Agreement will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law. 10.No Reil vsee on Any Representations. The Releasing Party has not relied on any representations or statements not set forth in this Settlement Agreement The terms of this Settlement Agreement will be modified only on written agreement of all parties hereto. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] Page 3 of 5 1 THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE READ THE FOREGOING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND IT. ql"11 Ra— This the b day of A *1 2021% • ,i _ 2:(. ._:!____ A ,DRB GRIER STATE OF NG COUNTY OF HAYnUI I, ,)Ann 2. -Hexnand t Z , Notary Public, do hereby certify that Andre Grier personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing Settlement Agreement and General Rale ',for the pw °rein expressed. Witnesa my hand and rioter' l seal,this he 9_'f •.o, ' ' ,2022. . i•-•—'PUBLIC ______) My commission expires: "1 121 t f?h. I .7t?PNN Z.HERNANDEZ NOTARY PHI= HARK rr COI l ,NC . =1— t�yComnialkaEspbsa_- 1 . Page 4 of S • EXTRACTS FROM MINUTES OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Board of Commissioners for the County of Harnett, North Carolina (the "County") held a regular meeting in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room on the second floor of the Harnett County Resource Center and Library, 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina 27546, the regular place of meeting, at 9:00 a.m. on June 6, 2022. The following Commissioners were: Present: Chairman Lewis Weatherspoon; Vice Chairman Matt Nicol; Commissioner Barbara McKoy; Commissioner Mark Johnson; and Commissioner Brooks Matthews Absent: The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners (the "Board of Commissioners") for the County of Harnett, North Carolina (the "County") stated that the Board of Commissioners has been requested by Northwest Harnett Volunteer Fire Department ("NHVFD") to approve its issuance of"qualified volunteer fire department" obligations under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") in order to finance the costs of the purchase of a new fire truck and a new Station #3 to be located at 8300 US 401 N, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina (collectively, the "Project"). The Chairman then stated that a notice of public hearing by the Board of Commissioners regarding the Project and the proposed issue to finance the Project had • been published on the County's website on May 25, 2022. Chairman Weatherspoon declared the public hearing open on the Project and the proposed issue to finance the Project. At approximately 9:34 a.m., the Chairman announced that the Board of Commissioners would hear anyone who wished to be heard on the advisability of the Project and the proposed issue to finance the Project, and that a representative of NHVFD (or other personnel familiar with the Project)was available and prepared to discuss the details concerning the Project. The names and addresses of the persons who were present, summaries of their oral comments and copies of their written comments are as follows: 1. Richard Chapman, 5220 Christian Light Road, Fuquay Varina, NC, spoke in favor of the proposal. 2. Chris Prince, Chief, 6015 Christian Light Road, Fuquay Varina, NC shared information regarding the project. After the Board of Commissioners had heard all persons who requested to be heard, the Chairman declared the public hearing closed. Commissioner Matthews then introduced the following resolution, the title of which was read and copies of which had been previously distributed to each Commissioner: PPAB 7527889v1 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY NORTHWEST HARNETT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT OF CERTAIN TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS WHEREAS, Northwest Harnett Volunteer Fire Department (the "NHVFD") and the County of Harnett, North Carolina (the "County") have heretofore entered into an agreement on August 1,2019 whereby NHVFD has agreed to provide the County fire protection services; and WHEREAS,NHVFD wishes to finance the costs of a new fire truck and a new Station#3 to be located at 8300 US 401 N, Fuquay-Varina,North Carolina(collectively,the"Project") and, if applicable, to pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the delivery of the Agreement (as defined below); and WHEREAS, NHVFD and First Bank intend to enter into an installment financing agreement (the "Agreement") whereby First Bank will advance to NHVFD funds for the construction of the Project and, if applicable, such related costs; and WHEREAS, the interest component of the repayment obligations under the Agreement are intended to be excludable from the gross income of the recipients thereof; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Code, the issuance by a "qualified volunteer fire department" (within the meaning of the Code) of obligations to finance the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, or improvement of a firehouse (including land which is functionally related and subordinate thereto) must be approved, after a public hearing required by Sections 150(e)(3) and 147(f) of the Code (collectively, the "Federal Tax Regulations", by the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the Project is located; WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, pursuant to public notice duly given, has held such public hearing in accordance with the Federal Tax Regulations regarding the proposed transactions of NHVFD contemplated by this Resolution and has considered the comments of all persons who requested to be heard; and WHEREAS, the NHVFD has requested that the Board of Commissioners approve NHVFD's proposed issue in order to satisfy the requirements of the Federal Tax Regulations; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners as follows: 1. The Board of Commissioners has held the public hearing and taken the actions set forth herein in accordance with and in order to satisfy the requirements of the Federal Tax Regulations in connection with the Project. 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby approves the issuance by NHVFD of its "qualified volunteer fire department" obligations in accordance with and in order to satisfy the requirements of the Federal Tax Regulations in a maximum stated principal amount not exceeding$4,300,000 in connection with the Project. 3. The issuance by NHVFD of its "qualified volunteer fire department" obligations does not constitute, directly or indirectly, or contingently obligate or otherwise constitute an 2 PPAB 7527889v1 obligation of or a charge against the credit of the County in any way. The County has no legal responsibility for the payment of the principal of or interest on the "qualified volunteer fire department" obligations or for any costs incurred by the NHVFD in connection with the Project. 4. The Clerk to the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized and directed to provide a certified copy of this resolution to NHVFD and First Bank. 5. This resolution takes effect upon its adoption. Vice Chairman Nicol seconded the motion and the motion was adopted by the following vote: AYES:Chairman Lewis Weatherspoon; Vice Chairman Matt Nicol; Commissioner Barbara McKoy; Commissioner Mark Johnson; and Commissioner Brooks Matthews NAYS: 3 PPAB 7527889v1 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF HARNETT I, Melissa Capps, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett, DO HEREBY CERTIFY as follows: 1. A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett, located in the State of North Carolina, was duly held June 6, 2022, such meeting having been noticed, held and conducted in accordance with all requirements of law (including open meetings requirements), and minutes of that meeting have been or will be duly recorded in the Minute Book kept by me in accordance with law for the purpose of recording the minutes of the Board of Commissioners. 2. The attached extract accurately reflects the actions taken by the Board of Commissioners with respect to the matters therein. 3. The attached extract correctly states the time when the meeting was convened and the place where the meeting was held and the members of the Board of Commissioners who attended the meeting. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and have hereunto affixed the seal of the County of Harnett as of June 6, 2022. (SEAL) FCOMM/s` �QQOor 7,,. %. ,r O \' C�the Board of m omissioners '1 y PO 4 PPAB 7527889v1