Harnett County, North Carolina



HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSCounty Administration Building420 McKinney ParkwayLillington, North Carolina Regular Meeting September 21, 2020 6:00 pmThis meeting will be open to a limited number of the public to attend in person. Listening options will continue to be available also - see Page 2.Call to order – Chairman Howard PennyPledge of Allegiance and Invocation – Commissioner Barbara McKoy Consider additions and deletions to the published agendaConsent AgendaMinutesBudget AmendmentsTax rebates, refunds and releasesHarnett County Health Department requests 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 request approval to establish: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 requests approval to increase: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 requests 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.Harnett County Department of Aging requests 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 requests 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 requests 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 Elementary.Appointments Sandhills Antique Farm Equipment Club Annual Report Public Hearing 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.County Manager’s Report – Coley Price, Assistant County Manager COVID-19 UpdateVeterans Services Activities Report – August 2020Interdepartmental Budget Amendments New Business Closed SessionAdjournCONDUCT OF THE SEPTEMBER 21ST MEETING OF THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSBalancing the need to continue to conduct the business of the County and the need to comply with the Governor’s Executive Order and prudent recommendations from the CDC and the NCDHHS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners will convene their September 21, 2020 regular meetings under certain conditions:A quorum of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners, staff and a limited number of the public (12), all required to wear face coverings to enter the building, will be stationed in the meeting chambers to maintain the recommended social distancing of 6 feet. The public will also have the opportunity to listen to the meeting live online or by calling into the meetings. A public hearing will be held during the Board’s regular September 21st meeting. Citizens may attend in person or submit their comments in writing to gwheeler@ no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, September 21st and comments will be read aloud during the meeting.? If you prefer to call in and provide your comments verbally you may do so by dialing (910)814-6959 at 6:00 pm on September 21st.The meeting will also be streamed live on Harnett? County Government’s YouTube Channel at: you wish to call in and listen to the meeting you may dial (910)814-6959.? Please remember to mute your phone while listening so as not to disrupt others listening.General Statute dictates that the Board provide public comment once a month.? There will be a public comment period available on September 21, 2020.? Citizens may speak in person or submit their comments in writing to gwheeler@ no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, September 21st and comments will be read aloud during the meeting as time allows.? If you prefer to call in and provide your comments verbally you may do so by dialing (910)814-6959 at 6:00 pm on September 21st.The meeting will be recorded and posted on the website following the meeting as usual. You may also follow along on Twitter @HarnettCounty to get live updates during the meeting.The Board appreciates the public’s patience and understanding as they seek to ensure the continuity of county operations while demonstrating compliance with State law and prudent public health practices in these difficult times. ................
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