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WORK SESSION AGENDA
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Commissioners Meeting Room Harnett County Resource Center & Library 455 McKinney Parkway, Lillington
1. Call to order – Vice Chairman Bill Morris
2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation – Vice Chairman Bill Morris
3. Consider any additions and/or deletions to the published agenda.
4. Presentation by Enterprise regarding Fleet Agreement to procure vehicles for Sheriff’s Office; Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer; Gary McNeill, Sheriff’s Office; and Enterprise.
5. Discuss a request to adopt a Resolution updating Review Officers; Ira Hall, Chief Information Officer
6. Discuss a request to add offices at 420 McKinney Parkway to relocate the GIS department; Ira Hall, Chief Information Officer
7. Discuss a request to approve the Buies Creek and Coats Collection Systems Upgrades Project Ordinance; Seann Byrd, Assistant Harnett Regional Water Director
8. Discuss a request to approve the Erwin Downtown Utility Upgrades Project Ordinance; Seann Byrd, Assistant Harnett Regional Water Director
9. Discuss a request to approve the Old Hamilton Road Water Extension Project Ordinance; Seann
Byrd, Assistant Harnett Regional Water Director
10. Discuss a request to approve the Lead and Copper Compliance Project Ordinance; Seann Byrd, Harnett Regional Water Director
11. Discuss FY 2025-2026 Recommended Budget; Brent Trout, County Manager and Lisa McFadden, Assistant County Manager
12. Discuss Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action Group appointment/reappointment. (please note action may be taken on this item)
13. Presentation of Golden LEAF Foundation Community-Based Grants Initiative; Brent Trout, County Manager
14. Discuss relocating Probation and Parole Office; Vice Chairman Bill Morris
15. Review applications to serve on Boards and Committees.
16. County Manager’s Report – Brent Trout, County Manager
• Resolution requesting NC Department of Transportation add Sugarberry Place, Blackgum Court, Basswood Court, Sandalwood Drive, and Black Oak Place in Rolling Springs Subdivision to the
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State’s Secondary Road System.
• June 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda Review
• Upcoming meetings and invitations
17. Closed Session
18. Adjourn
CONDUCT OF THE MAY 27, 2025 MEETING
A livestream of the meeting will be on the Harnett County Government’s YouTube Channel
at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7mTF6HTD65x_98EhAMeMg/featured.
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MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Enterprise Fleet Management Discussion
REQUESTED BY: Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer
REQUEST:
Presentation on May 27th work session by Devon Moore, Account Executive with
Enterprise Fleet Management.
The discussion will center primarily around the County entering into an agreement
with Enterprise Fleet Management to provide only law enforcement vehicles for the
County.
FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
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MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Update Review Officers
REQUESTED BY: Ira Hall, CIO - Harnett County IT Department
REQUEST:
According to general statute § G.S. 47-30.2 the board of commissioners of each county
shall, by resolution, designate by name one or more persons experienced in mapping or
land records management as a Review Officer to review each map and plat required to
be submitted for review before the map or plat is presented to the register of deeds for
recording.
Harnett County IT Department would like to update our Review Officers listed on the
attached resolution.
FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
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RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REVIEW OFFICERS
BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with N.C.G.S. 47-30.2, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners
does hereby designate the Harnett County GIS employees listed below as Review Officers to review each map
and plat required to be submitted for review before the map or plat is presented to the Register of Deeds for
recording.
Sheila Bennett
Eric Dorman
Chris Hawk
Reece Pollard
Seth Purvis
Kayla Robinson
Michele Temple
Clint Williams
This resolution shall supersede any previous resolutions designating review officers.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of June, 2025.
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Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
____________________________
Melissa Capps, Clerk to the Board
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MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: IT Department Office Expansion and GIS relocation
REQUESTED BY: Ira Hall, CIO - IT Department
REQUEST:
The IT Department seeks approval to add offices at 420 McKinney Parkway to relocate
the GIS department. Which will:
•Streamline Map Reviews by placing GIS next to Development Services.
•Free up space on the main campus for other purposes.
•Consolidate all Harnett County IT employees within one building, enhancing
collaboration.
The estimated cost is $200,000. Kimberly Honeycutt and Lisa McFadden have reviewed
the project costs, and this project can begin this budget year upon board approval.
FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
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MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Buies Creek and Coats Collection Systems Upgrades Project Ordinance
REQUESTED BY: Seann Byrd, Assistant HRW Director
REQUEST:
This is a formal request for the Board to approve the Buies Creek and Coats Collection
System Upgrades project ordinance. The HRW Sewer Capacity Improvement Project
in the Buies Creek and Coats areas involves design, engineering, and the installation of
a new gravity and force main sewer lines as well as upgrades to existing sewer pump
stations in the collections system aimed at improving sewer capacity and access in the
specified area. The project will expand the existing sewer infrastructure to
accommodate growing demand while ensuring compliance with local and regional
wastewater regulations. The proposed sewer line and pump station upgrades are
located in the NC Highway 27 East and US 421 South corridors.
FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
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BUIES CREEK AND COATS COLLECTION SYSTEMS UPGRADES
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. The HRW Sewer Capacity Improvement Project in the Buies Creek and Coats areas involves design,
engineering, and the installation of a new gravity and force main sewer lines as well as upgrades to
existing sewer pump stations in the collections system aimed at improving sewer capacity and access
in the specified area. The project will expand the existing sewer infrastructure to accommodate
growing demand while ensuring compliance with local and regional wastewater regulations. The
proposed sewer line and pump station upgrades are located in the NC Highway 27 East and US 421
South corridors.
Section 2. The following expenditures are hereby appropriated for this project:
Original
Ordinance
Admin & Professional 2,425,000$
Construction 15,025,000
Capital Outlay 25,000
Contingency 800,000
Total 18,275,000$
Section 3. The following revenues are hereby estimated for this project:
Original
Ordinance
Restricted - State $ 10,793,200
Trans from HRW Reserves 7,481,800
Total 18,275,000$
Section 4. Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board, the
Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this project.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of June , 2025.
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Matthew Nicol, Chairman
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
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Melissa Capps, Clerk to the Board
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Agenda Item
MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Erwin Downtown Utility Upgrades Project Ordinance
REQUESTED BY: Seann Byrd, Assistant HRW Director
REQUEST:
This is a formal request for the Board to approve the Erwin Downtown Utility
Upgrades project ordinance. This water service relocation project covers the block of
downtown Erwin bounded by S 12th Street, S 13th Street, East H Street, and Denim
Drive, currently served by a 2-inch water line located behind the buildings. Due to
aging infrastructure, HRW plans to replace the water services for the block while
abandoning the existing water line in place. Due to the location of the current water line
and other utilities, HRW intends to relocate the water services to the front of the
buildings, connecting to the existing water lines along the streets.
FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
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ERWIN DOWNTOWN UTILITY UPGRADES
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 water service relocation project covers the block of downtown Erwin bounded by S 12th Street, S
13th Street, East H Street, and Denim Drive, currently served by a 2-inch water line located behind the
buildings. Due to aging infrastructure, HRW plans to replace the water services for the block while
abandoning the existing water line in place. Due to the location of the current water line and other
utilities, HRW intends to relocate the water services to the front of the buildings, connecting to the
existing water lines along the streets.
Section 2. The following expenditures are hereby appropriated for this project:
Original
Ordinance
Admin & Professional 125,000$
Construction 675,000
Capital Outlay 5,000
Contingency 100,000
Total 905,000$
Section 3. The following revenues are hereby estimated for this project:
Original
Ordinance
Trans from HRW Reserves $ 905,000
Total 905,000$
Section 4. Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board, the
Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this project.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of June , 2025.
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Matthew Nicol, Chairman
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
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Melissa Capps, Clerk to the Board
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MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Old Hamilton Road Water Extension Project Ordinance
REQUESTED BY: Seann Byrd, Assistant HRW Director
REQUEST:
This is a formal request for the Board to approve the Old Hamilton Road Water
Extension project ordinance. The HRW Water Extension Project on Old Hamilton
Road involves design, engineering, and the installation of a new water distribution
system aimed at improving water supply and access in the specified area. The project
will expand the existing water infrastructure to accommodate growing demand while
ensuring compliance with local and regional water regulations. The proposed water
line located on Old Hamilton Road near Erwin, North Carolina would connect to an 8-
inch diameter water line on NC82 and a 6-inch diameter water line on Antioch Road.
FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
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OLD HAMILTON ROAD WATER EXTENSION
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. The HRW Water Extension Project on Old Hamilton Road involves design, engineering, and the
installation The HRW Water Extension Project on Old Hamilton Road involves design, engineering,
and the installation of a new water distribution system aimed at improving water supply and access in
the specified area. The project will expand the existing water infrastructure to accommodate growing
demand while ensuring compliance with local and regional water regulations. The proposed water line
located on Old Hamilton Road near Erwin, North Carolina would connect to an 8-inch diameter water
line on NC82 and a 6-inch diameter water line on Antioch Road. of a new water distribution system
aimed at improving water supply and access in the specified area. The project will expand the existing
water infrastructure to accommodate growing demand while ensuring compliance with local and
regional water regulations. The proposed water line located on Old Hamilton Road near Erwin, North
Carolina would connect to an 8-inch diameter water line on NC82 and a 6-inch diameter water line on
Antioch Road.
Section 2. The following expenditures are hereby appropriated for this project:
Original
Ordinance
Admin & Professional 210,000$
Construction 1,825,000
Capital Outlay 10,000
Contingency 100,000
Total 2,145,000$
Section 3. The following revenues are hereby estimated for this project:
Original
Ordinance
Trans from HRW Reserves $ 2,145,000
Total 2,145,000$
Section 4. Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board, the
Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this project.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of June , 2025.
_________________________________
Matthew Nicol, Chairman
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
________________________________
Melissa Capps, Clerk to the Board
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MEETING DATE: June 2, 2025
TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUBJECT: Lead and Copper Compliance Project Ordinance
REQUESTED BY: Seann Byrd, Assistant HRW Director
REQUEST:
This is a formal request for the Board to approve the Lead and Copper Compliance
project ordinance. This project is based on the Environmental Protection Agency's
(EPA) Lead and Copper Rule Improvements. The LCRI became effective on December
30, 2024, marking the start of the rule’s implementation, while its full compliance date
is November 1, 2027. The consultant will perform hand tool excavations at planned
locations to verify service line materials. Consultant will document, record, and notify
HRW staff of lead connectors discovered during verification of service line materials.
Tasks performed in this project will comply with the LCRI.
FINANCE OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION:
COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION:
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LEAD AND COOPER COMPLIANCE
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 is based on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule
Improvements. The LCRI became effective on December 30, 2024, marking the start of the
rule’s implementation, while its full compliance date is November 1, 2027. Consultant will
perform hand tool excavations at planned locations to verify service line materials. The
consultant will document, record, and notify HRW staff of lead connectors discovered during
verification of service line materials. Tasks performed in this scope of services will comply
with the LCRI..
Section 2. The following expenditures are hereby appropriated for this project:
Original
Ordinance
Admin & Professional 959,700$
Construction 55,000
Capital Outlay 5,000
Contingency 100,000
Total 1,119,700$
Section 3. The following revenues are hereby estimated for this project:
Original
Ordinance
Debt Proceeds $ 1,119,700
Total 1,119,700$
Section 4. Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board, the
Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for direction in carrying out this project.
Duly adopted this 2nd day of June , 2025.
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Matthew Nicol, Chairman
Harnett County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
________________________________
Melissa Capps, Clerk to the Board
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MAY 19, 2025 APPOINTMENTS NEEDED
JOHNSTON-LEE-HARNETT COMMUNITY ACTION
We have received a recommendation for reappointment of Mr. Gordon Springle to serve on the
Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action, Inc. Board of Directors. (Recommendation attached).
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JUNE 2, 2025 APPOINTMENTS NEEDED
HARNETT COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
We have received an application from Amanda Reagan. She would like to be considered for
appointment. If appointed, she would fill the District 2 vacancy. (Application attached).
We have received an application from Rose Fergusion. She would like to be considered for
reappointment. If reappointed, she would fill the District 2 vacancy. (Application attached).
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HARNETT COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
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.
Rolling Springs
• Sugarberry Place
• Blackgum Court
• Basswood Court
• Sandalwood Drive
• Black Oak Place
Duly adopted this 2nd day of June, 2025.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Matthew B. Nicol, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Melissa D. Capps, Clerk
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