Harnett County, North Carolina



HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSMinutes of Regular MeetingMarch 2, 2020The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 2, 2020, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina.Members present:Howard Penny, Jr., ChairmanJoe Miller, Vice ChairmanMark B. Johnson, Commissioner Barbara McKoy, CommissionerGordon Springle, CommissionerStaff present:Paula Stewart, County ManagerDwight Snow, County AttorneyKimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Margaret Regina Wheeler, ClerkChairman Penny called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner McKoy led the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. Chairman Penny called for any additions or deletions to the published agenda. Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the agenda as published. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Commissioner Springle moved to approve items on the consent agenda. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.Minutes:February 17, 2020 Regular Meeting February 25, 2020 Work Session Budget Amendments:928 Sheriff’s Office Code1104310 535020R&J 12,000 increase1104310 330210Governor’s Crime Commission 12,000 increase934 Sheriff’s OfficeCode1104310 586000Public Safety 21,387 increase1104310 330210Edward Byme Grant 21,387 increaseTax rebates, refunds and releases (Attachment 1)Harnett County Sheriff’s Office requested approval to enter into a contract with to allow them to receive found and seized evidence/property from the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office evidence room after the case has been reviewed, dispositions signed by a Judge and it is determined that the items have no more evidentiary value to the court or the Sheriff’s Office. specializes in online auctions. Monies realized from found property will be remitted to the Sheriff’s Office while funds from the sale of evidence will be remitted to the Harnett County Board of Education.Justin B. Hembree, the new Executive Director of the Mid-Carolina Council of Governments, addressed the Board.Chairman Penny opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. The following citizens addressed the Board:Jerry Rivas of 364 Twin Ponds Road in SanfordMaylon Rawls with the Harnett Central High School Honors Civics classPenny Christmas of the Carolina Seasons subdivision in CameronThere were no appointments.Harnett County Senior Staff Attorney Christopher Appel presented the Ordinance Delegating Authority to the Harnett County Attorney to Represent the County of Harnett in Legal Matters for consideration. Mr. Appel assured the Board that staff would continue to update them as well as seek approval for all legal matters however he believes this is necessary for any situations where they need to react immediately. Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the Ordinance Delegating Authority to the Harnett County Attorney to Represent the County of Harnett in Legal Matters as presented. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion which passed unanimously. (Attachment 2)Ms. Stewart presented the following reports:DSS Monthly Report – January 2020Sandhills Center Quarterly Fiscal Report – December 31, 2019 Harnett County Health Director John Rouse and Emergency Services Director Larry Smith provided an update regarding Coronavirus COVID-19. Mr. Rouse also shared the Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE website. There was no new business.Vice Chairman Miller moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purpose: Consultation with the County’s legal counsel in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of a certain claim and litigation including the following case:Estate of John David Livingston, II, el als vs. Kehagias, et alsUS District Court, Eastern District of N.C., Western DivisionFile NO S:CV-00906-BO.This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3). Commissioner Springle seconded the motion that passed unanimously.Before going into closed session, commissioners responded to questions from the Harnett Central High School Honors Civics missioner Springle moved that the Board come out of closed session. Vice Chairman Miller seconded the motion that passed unanimously.Vice Chairman Miller moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:41 am. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion, which passed unanimously._______________________________________________________________________Howard Penny, ChairmanMargaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk ................
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