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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSMinutes of Regular MeetingSeptember 21, 2020The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 21, 2020, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina. Due to COVID-19 this meeting was open to a limited number of the public to attend in person, wearing required face coverings and maintaining the recommended social distancing of six feet, as the Board and staff continued to demonstrate compliance with State law and prudent public health practices. Citizens and staff were also provided options for listening to the meeting live. Members present:Joe Miller, Vice ChairmanMark B. Johnson, Commissioner Barbara McKoy, CommissionerGordon Springle, CommissionerMember absent:District 3 CommissionerStaff present:Coley Price, Assistant County ManagerDwight Snow, County AttorneyKimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Margaret Regina Wheeler, ClerkVice Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Commissioner Barbara McKoy led the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation.Vice Chairman Miller called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Vice Chairman Miller requested to add consideration of the Harnett County Republic Party’s nomination of W. Brooks Matthews to fill the vacated District 3 County Commissioner seat. Commissioner Springle moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion that passed 4 - 0. Commissioner McKoy moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 0. Minutes:September 8, 2020 Regular MeetingSeptember 15, 2020 Work SessionBudget Amendment:93 Board of Education – Capital Fund Project – Erwin Elementary SchoolCode4705913 599000Contingency 3,899,857 increase4705913 390982Transfer from Special Revenue 27,500 decrease4705913 390970Premium Earned on Bond Sale 3,899,857 increase4705913 390910Loan Proceeds 27,500 increaseTax rebates, refunds and releases (Attachment 1)Harnett County Health Department requested approval to increase fees to reflect the 40% increase from Medicaid to allow for maximum reimbursement during the pandemic. These fees will revert back to prior rates when Medicaid rescinds the increase. The Board of Health also requested approval to establish the following fee:CPT Code G2023- Specimen Collection (COVID) at the rate of $26. CPT Code 87635 – COVID-19 testing has been changed to U0003 with no fee changes. The Board of Health also requested approval to increase the following fee:CPT Code 90662-Fluzone HD QIV PFS 65 years and older from $78 to $86 based upon Medicare reimbursement rates for flu season 2020-2021.Administration requested approval of Resolution of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners Authorizing Lease with Central Carolina Community College regarding the Harnett Health Sciences Center in Lillington. (Attachment 2)Harnett County Department of Aging requested approval to accept COVID 19 funds in the amount of $165,567.00. These funds have been allocated from Mid Carolina Area Agency on Aging to provide supportive services and caregiver support as well as senior nutrition programs as part of the response to the pandemic.Harnett County Health Department requested approval to accept COVID 19 funds in the amount of $165,335.00. These funds have been allocated from NC DHHS to provide necessary and appropriate relief and assistance from the effects of COVID-19.Administration requested approval of an Application for Public School Building Capital Fund North Carolina Education Lottery by the Harnett County Board of Education for release of $1,021,528.00 to retire a portion of debt for the COPS 2015(2007) schools/gym and the COPS 2011(2002) Refunding for Overhills HS/Lillington Shawtown missioner Springle moved to approve his reappointment to serve on the CCCC Board of Trustees for an additional four-year expiring June 30, 2025. Mr. Springle was previously appointed to serve a four-year term on the CCCC Board of Trustees expiring June 30, 2021. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that passed 4 – missioner Springle moved to accept the Harnett County Republican Party’s nomination of W. Brooks Matthews to fill the District 3 County Commissioner seat vacated by Howard Penny, Jr. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion and it was approved 4 - 0. Commissioner Springle moved to appoint W. Brooks Matthews to fill the District 3 County Commissioner seat. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which passed 4 - 0. Vice Chairman Miller opened the meeting for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. Citizens were allowed to speak in person, call in and provide their public comments verbally during this period or submit their public comments in writing prior to the meeting to be read aloud during the meeting as time allowed. The following citizen addressed the Board:Elizabeth Crudup of 234 Hamilton Road in Bunnlevel Rose Teniente of 179 Tilden Howington Drive in Lillington Sandhills Antique Farm Equipment Club President Alvin McArtan, calling in to the meeting, presented the Club’s annual report by way of a prerecorded video.Harnett County General Services Director Barry Blevins noted the public hearing is regarding Harnett County’s interest in seeking funds from the State’s Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). The CDBG program is administered by the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The State of North Carolina’s CDBG Program permits grant funds to be used toward infrastructure projects that address health/safety needs (public water and sewer projects, as well as, public service, public facilities, and economic development to address pandemic’s such as COVID-19); neighbor revitalization needs (housing development, acquisition, disposition, clearance and remediation activities, relocation, public facilities (senior center, housing for homeless persons, housing or shelters for victims of domestic violence, transitional housing facility, community/neighborhood/ recreation facility, other), and public infrastructure or support Economic Development (public infrastructure; building demolition; and vacant building renovation) projects. Applications for Economic Development must show that in excess of 60% of the CDBG will benefit low or moderate-income persons through job creation or retention. Applications for other CDBG programs, unless specified by program regulations, must show that funded activities: (1) will provide greater than a 50% benefit to low-or-moderate income persons; (2) benefit identified special need populations; (3) address health and safety needs; or (4) eliminate slum & blight.Mr. Blevins and Assistant County Manager Coley Price gave a brief summary of the process to apply for and administer these COVID grant funds and responded to questions from the Board. Mr. Blevins stressed that application and administration of this type of grant would require a consultant and partner, as it could be very strenuous, with the County being responsible for the funds. Vice Chairman Miller Chairman called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for comments from the public. Citizens were allowed to speak in person or were allowed to submit their comments in writing prior to the meeting or to call in and provide their comments verbally during the meeting. The following citizens asked questions, made suggestions and/or comments regarding the possible application for CDBG COVID grant funds up to $900,000:Elizabeth Crudup of 234 Hamilton Road in BunnlevelStanley Price of 4030 Bunnlevel Erwin Road in ErwinMiranda Simmons of 15 Avondale Drive in LillingtonCarolyn Cox of 812 Holder Road in Lillington, spoke on behalf of the Harnett Food PantryRose Teniente of 179 Tilden Howington Drive in Lillington Rose Smith Williams of 3273 Bunnlevel Erwin Road in Erwin and Pastor of Norrington AME Zion Church Ester N. Currie, CEO, The Infinity Group Inc.Avis Watkins-Smith of LillingtonMr. Price presented the following reports: Veterans Services Activities Report – August 2020Interdepartmental Budget Amendments Mr. Price provided an update on COVID-19 in Harnett County. He also noted upcoming virtual public input sessions regarding the Greenway Master Plan for Harnett County.There was no new business. Commissioner Springle moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes:To consult with the County’s Legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of certain claims and litigation including the following cases:The Workers Compensation Claim of Tina Sills I.C. File No. 18-043406; and b. The Workers Compensation Claim of Dave CameronI.C. File No. 17-039414This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3).Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner Springle moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion which passed 4 - missioner McKoy moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 pm. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which passed 4 - 0. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ChairmanMargaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk ................
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