HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 16, 2013
The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 16
2013, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front
Street, Lillington, North Carolina.
Members present:
Jim Burgin, Chairman
Gary House, Vice Chairman
Beatrice B. Hill, Commissioner
Joe Miller, Commissioner
C. Gordon Springle, Commissioner
Staff present:
Tommy Burns, County Manager
Joseph Jeffries, Deputy County Manager
Tony Wilder, Deputy County Manager
Dwight Snow, County Attorney
Kimberly Honeycutt, Interim Finance Officer
Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board
Chairman Burgin called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Commissioner Hill led the pledge of
allegiance and invocation.
Chairman Burgin called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Chairman Burgin
requested the addition of the Harnett County Library’s requests for approval of application
for State Aid. Commissioner Springle moved to approve the agenda as amended. Vice
Chairman House seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Vice Chairman House moved to approve the items listed on the consent agenda. Commissioner
Miller seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
1. Minutes: September 3, 2013 Regular Meeting
2. Budget Amendments:
51 Health Department
Code 110-7600-441.11-00
110-7600-441.21-00
110-7600-441.21-04
110-7600-441.21-05
110-7600-441.22-00
110-7600-441.23-00
110-7600-441.26-08
110-7600-441.33-45
Salaries & Wages
7,100 increase
Group Insurance
839 increase
HSA
142 increase
Clinic
71 increase
FICA
543 increase
Retirement
502 increase
Worker’s Compensation
178 increase
Contracted Services
9,375 decrease
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52 Health Department
Code 110-0000-331.76-31 Evidence Based Intervention Services
110-0000-331.76-03 HIV Prevention
53 Health Department
Code 110-7600-441.60-33
110-7600-441.60-46
110-0000-331.76-12
110-0000-331.76-14
Materials & Supplies
Medical Supplies
Family Planning
Maternal Health
54 Animal Control
Code 110-5500-420.11-00
110-5500-420.11-06
110-5500-420.22-00
110-5500-420.23-00
110-5500-420.26-08
110-0000-399.00-00
Salaries & Wages
Salaries & Wages – Comp Time Payout
FICA Tax Expense
Retirement
Worker’s Compensation
Fund Balance Appropriated
58 Emergency Management
Code 110-5300-420.35-77 Disaster Debris Management
110-0000-356.53-07 Reimbursement – Disaster Debris
Management
59 Cooperative Extension
Code 110-7324-465.11-00 Salaries & Wages
110-7324-465.32-26 Incentives
110-0000-334.73-24 Revenue 4-H Teen Court
63 Cooperative Extension
110-7301-465-11-00 Salaries & Wages
110-7301-465.60-33 Materials & Supplies
65 Health Department (Aging)
Code 110-7510-441.58-14 Travel
110-7501-441.32-11 Family Caregiver Support
110-7501-441.55-12 Printing
110-7501-441.58-01 Training
110-7501-441.58-14 Travel
110-0000-331.77-04 National Senior Service Corp
110-0000-334.75-03 Medicare Counseling SHIIP
66 Social Services
110-7710-441.80-70 Duke Merger Settlement
110-0000-354.77-02 Duke Merger Settlement
50,000 increase
50,000 decrease
887 decrease
1,512 decrease
1,512 decrease
887 decrease
2,000 increase
10,250 increase
1,167 increase
1,078 increase
453 increase
14,948 increase
50,000 increase
50,000 increase
1,011 decrease
1,261 decrease
2,272 decrease
2 increase
2 decrease
1,500 increase
675 decrease
200 decrease
150 decrease
1,000 decrease
1,500 increase
2,025 decrease
139,734 increase
139,734 increase
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67 Cooperative Extension
Code 110-7300-465.74-74 Capital Outlay – Equipment
110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated
69 Sheriff’s Office
Code 110-5100-420.11-00
110-5100-420.21-00
110-5100-420.21-04
110-5100-420.21-05
110-5100-420.22-00
110-5100-420.23-02
110-5100-420.23-05
110-5100-420.25-10
110-5100-420.26-08
110-5100-420.60-33
110-5100-420.60-29
110-5100-420.60-36
110-0000-356.40-00
Salaries & Wages
Group Insurance
Group Insurance – HSA
Group Insurance – Employee Clinic
FICA Tax Expense
LEO Retirement
LEO Supplemental Retirement
Unemployment Benefits
Worker’s Compensation
Materials Supplies & Equipment
Weapons
Uniforms
Board of Education Resource Officers
656 increase
656 increase
40,371 increase
5,350 increase
1,000 increase
300 increase
3,088 increase
2,939 increase
2,019 increase
423 increase
1,590 increase
26,720 increase
2,200 increase
4,000 increase
90,000 increase
71 Solid Waste
Code 580-6600-461.74-76 Lease – Other Finance Uses
580-0000-370.20-00 Capital Lease
157,101 increase
157,101 increase
73 Public Utilities
Code 531-9000-431.43-21
531-9015-431.43-21
531-9020-431.43-21
531-9021-431.43-21
531-9025-431.43-21
531-9030-431.43-21
531-0000-399.00-00
26,250 increase
8,750 increase
8,750 increase
8,750 increase
26,250 increase
26,250 increase
105,000 increase
Admin/CS/MR Maint & Repair Auto
WTP Maint and Repair Auto
NH WWTP Maint & Repair Auto
SH WWTP Maint & Repair Auto
Distribution Maint & Repair Auto
Collection Maint & Repair Auto
Fund Balance Appropriated
3. Tax refunds, rebates and releases (Attachment 1)
4. Resolution to Honor Campbell University for the Establishment of the School of
Osteopathic Medicine (Attachment 2)
5. NC DENR Division of Parks and Recreation requested that the tipping fee be waived for
the trash collected by volunteers participating in North Carolina Big Sweep on October 5,
2013 and September 27, 2013. In 2012 in Harnett County, 19 volunteers removed over
870 pounds of debris from cleanup sites along the Cape Fear River.
6. Sheriff’s Office requested approval of funds needed to recruit, outfit and equip a new
school resource officer position which will be funded by the Harnett County Board of
Education.
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7. Emergency Services, on behalf of Dunn Emergency Services, requested approval of a
resolution approving the finance of an amount up to $350,000 to purchase a 2013 E1
Rescue Pumper/Tanker. Dunn Emergency Services are seeking to enter into a finance
agreement with Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T) for the $350,000 over a 15
year term. (Attachment 3)
8. Airport Administrator requested approval of the Fixed Base Operator’s Agreement with
the County of Harnett and Warren Investments of NC, Inc. to operate airport operations.
This agreement shall commence on October 1, 2013, and expire on June 30, 2018 with
renewal options.
9. Harnett County Library requested approval of application for State Aid. Approximately
15% to 20% of the library’s total budget derives from direct aid from the state.
Chairman Burgin presented the Resolution Honoring the City of Dunn for winning the 2013 AllAmerica City Award to Mayor Oscar Harris. Mayor Harris addressed the group.
Chairman Burgin opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3
minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes.
- Susan Shaddock of 114 South Carrie Street in Coats shared her concerns regarding
Animal Control. Mrs. Shaddock asked that resources be diverted to animal care, said
their public hours are not convenient to the public, thinks some community service
training for some Animal Control staff would be helpful and asked for consistency in
policies.
- Betty Harmon of 118 Benton Place Drive in Angier said the County doesn’t follow state
policy for recycling and are illegally sending recyclables to Wake County. She also
shared her concerns regarding Animal Control and requested clarification on euthanizing
as well as consistency on the rescue/adoption policy. Mrs. Harmon said Harnett County
Animal Control should be a member of the National Animal Control Association.
- Penny Christman of 47 Quail Hollow in Cameron reference the Governor’s Bill
regarding landfills and said our area is destine for a landfill. She said she would remain
vigilant to fighting against this.
- Linda James of 20 Vic McLeod Court in Coats asked why Animal Control is only open
15 hours a week to the public assuming employees work a 40 hour work week. She said
there are too many animals being put to sleep and they need to be given more of an
opportunity to get in and get those animals.
- Alison Minard of 269 Ernest Brown Road in Lillington also spoke about Animal
Control and said the rescue groups work 24/7 and don’t rest until they find homes for the
animals. She said if Animal Control was open one more night a week more animals
could be saved.
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Commissioner Springle moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner Hill
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Richard S. “Dick” Cruickshank (nominated by Commissioner Springle) was appointed to
serve on the Board as an alternate member for District 4 for a term of 3 years ending
September 30, 2016.
CEMETERY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Patrick Fitzgerald (nominated by Commissioner Springle) was appointed to serve on this
Board as the representative for the Public Library for a term of 3 years ending September
30, 2016.
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, sitting as the Governing
Body of the South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County, gave public notice
of the Settlement of 12 CVS 00169, South Central Water and Sewer District of Harnett County
v. Terry L. Burgess, Christine A. Burgess, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., and First Citizens
B&T Co., for $35,000.00.
The commissioners reconvened as the Harnett County Board of Commissioners.
Mark Locklear, Interim Planning Services Director, petitioned the Board for a Public Hearing on
a proposed text amendment requested by Harnett County Planning Services, Unified
Development Ordinance, Article VII, Section 13.1. Staff proposes to reduce or eliminate
recreational fees associated with developments that willingly provide recreational areas and/or
park lands. The Planning Board considered the original proposed text amendment at their
September 3, 2013, meeting where Board members expressed concerns and issues associated
with the proposed amendment which was approval 3 to1. Mr. Locklear noted a version of the
text amendment was previously discussed during a recent special session of the Harnett County
Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Locklear explained the amendment would allow developers of subdivisions to use private
amenities to serve in lieu of paying their recreational fees which are $500 per lot each time they
record a development. He noted currently recreational fees collected go to that portion of the
county to purchase land. This request would give developers full credit for installing
recreational amenities inside their subdivision if those amenities are open to the public but would
only give 50% of the credit if the amenities are private. This amendment does not include a
look-back and would only apply going forward.
Mr. Locklear took the group through the proposed text amendment and pointed out the portion
where there was an option based on staff conversation. Chairman Burgin asked for examples to
help explain the option offered for reducing the credit. Commissioner Miller said he does not
support giving any credit to the developers for amenities, saying residents in such communities
already pay fees through their POA or HOA to have amenities. He said the recreational fees
collected for western Harnett go toward making payments on the 1000 acre park. Commissioner
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Springle said the intent of the text amendment is to encourage developers to provide some sort of
recreation in their development. Chairman Burgin said he has requested to change the
requirement that recreational fees can only be used to purchase land. It was also noted that such
amenities are usually given to the POA or HOA and are not taxable however tax values in
subdivisions may be higher due to the amenities. Discussions among commissioners continued
regarding this request.
Chairman Burgin called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for
comments from the public. The following citizens spoke:
- Paul Long of 601 Old Buies Creek Road of Lillington spoke against the proposed text
amendment.
- Joe Langley of 298 Kirk Adams Road in Angier spoke against the proposed text
amendment.
- Linda James of 20 Vic McLeod Court in Coats spoke against the proposed text
amendment.
- Betty Harmon of 118 Benton Place in Angier spoke in favor of the proposed text
amendment.
- Peter Lamb of 245 East Julia Street in Angier questioned why the revised text
amendment was being discussed by the Board of Commissioners before going back
to the Planning Board to be voted on.
Seeing no one else move, Chairman Burgin closed the public hearing. Vice Chairman House said
he did not like receiving changes the day of voting and said he would like time to be able to
study the change and understand how it would impact the County. He asked if the proposed text
amendment needed to go back before the Planning Board with the new language. Mr. Locklear
explained that the Planning Board is a recommending body to this governing body. He said staff
would take the proposed amendment back before the Planning Board if that is the wishes of this
Board. Vice Chairman House said he did not see an urgency for this and moved to table the
request. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Mr. Burns presented the following reports:
- Planning Services Statistics from 2001 - 2013
- Veterans Affairs Activities Reporting August 2013
- Community Development Monthly Performance Status Report August 2013
- Inter-Departmental Budget Ordinance Amendments
Mr. Burns reminded the group of their September 24, 2013, special session when they will meet
jointly with the Board of Education to discuss the upcoming ¼ cent sales tax referendum. Staff
is preparing a draft informational flyer/brochure for the ¼ cent sales tax referendum. Mr. Burns
reminded commissioners that the Moore County Water Purchase Agreement would be a voting
item for consideration at their upcoming special session. He noted the transfer station at the
Dunn-Erwin Landfill is still closed due to a crack in the new floor. He also reminded the group
about the ribbon cutting for the new Campbell University Medical School at 10:00 am on
September 19, 2013. Chairman Burgin encouraged commissioners to attend the ribbon cutting
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ceremony where they will present their resolution Honor Campbell University for the
Establishment of the School of Osteopathic Medicine.
There was no new business.
There was no need for closed session.
Commissioner Hill moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 pm. Commissioner Miller seconded
the motion which passed unanimously.
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Jim Burgin, Chairman
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Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk
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