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HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSMinutes of Regular MeetingMay 4, 2020The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 4, 2020, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, North Carolina. Due to COVID-19 this meeting was not open to members of the public to attend in person however, citizens and staff were provided options to listen to the meeting live. Only County staff necessary to conduct the meeting or to speak on scheduled agenda items were in attendance, stationed in the meeting chambers to maintain the recommended social distancing of 6 feet, as the Board demonstrated compliance with State law and prudent public health practices. Members present:Howard Penny, Jr., ChairmanJoe Miller, Vice ChairmanMark B. Johnson, Commissioner Gordon Springle, CommissionerBarbara McKoy, 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. Mrs. Stewart requested to add the Johnsonville Elementary School Renovations Project Ordinance and budget amendment for $5,100,000 for consideration. Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion that passed unanimously. Commissioner McKoy moved to approve items on the revised consent agenda. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.Minutes:April 20, 2020 Regular MeetingMarch 12, 2019 Work Session January 28, 2019 Planning Retreat January 22, 2019 Regular Meeting Budget Amendments:904 Emergency Services Code1104411 529090Emergency Supplies 381 increase1104411 330210Federal9,140 increase1104411 330310State9,140 increase1103900 390990Fund Balance Appropriated 17,899 decrease264 Government Special Revenue Fund (2017 GO Bond proceeds)Code2999990 598400Interfund Trans – Capital $5,100,000 increase2993900 390990Fund Balance Appropriated $5,100,000 increase Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the following appointment. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEESRonnie Vinston was reappointed to serve as the as District 1 representative on this Board for a term of three years expiring March 31, 2023. Harnett County Ranger Buren Fulmer presented a program update. He also presented NC Forest Service’s FY 20/21 funding request from Harnett County as $142,878; an increase of $6,606. Mr. Fulmer detailed that the increase includes a new truck price increase as well as health insurance increase, proposed 2.5% pay increase and retirement rate increase for four employees. He explained the Forest Service County Budget is 40% County funded, 60% State funded and the County is billed monthly based on the previous month’s expenses. Last, he said they would like a shelter to park their new equipment under. Mrs. Stewart presented the budget and scope for Phase 1 of proposed renovations at Johnsonville Elementary School. She reported that Phase 1 of these renovations could be funded with the residual equity remaining from the construction of the Benhaven Elementary School; is part of the 2017 General Obligation School Bond issuance. Mrs. Stewart presented for consideration the Johnsonville Elementary School Renovations Project Ordinance totaling $5,100,000 and #264 General Government Special Revenue Fund Budget Amendment budgeting the remaining proceeds from 2017 GO Bonds. Vice Chairman Miller moved to approve the Johnsonville Elementary School Renovations Project Ordinance and budget amendment for $5,100,000. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. (Attachment 1) Mrs. Stewart presented the FY 2020/2021 recommended budget and Budget Message. (Attachment 2) Mrs. Stewart responded to questions and comments by commissioners. Budget discussions will continue during the upcoming May 12, 2020 work session. Staff will follow-up with the percentage of employees who meet their goals and receive an annual performance pay. John Rouse, Harnett County Health Director, provided a COVID-19 update for Harnett County.Ms. Stewart presented the following reports:Sandhills Center FY 19/20 Funding Request for $199,679 and Program UpdateJohnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action, Inc. grant for Hurricane Florence from the Office of Economic Opportunity.NC Department of State Treasurer, Retirement Systems Division Contribution-Based Benefit Cap Report Brian Haney, Assistant County Manager participating remotely, briefly reviewed the Harnett County Employee Turnover FY 2016-2020 information included in the agenda package.Chairman Penny called for any new business. Vice Chairman Miller said he believes the Board needs to direct staff to come up with a plan to be proactive and ready to set this County back in gear when the Governor decides to reopen counties. He suggested getting input from citizens and business owners on how to best open their businesses back up and keep citizens safe. Commissioner McKoy said she believes the Governor will provide guidelines to follow, which should not be difficult to implement, when he does give his Executive Order for the State. Discussions continued. It was the consensus of the Board that commissioners should promote citizens following the Governor’s guidelines. . Vice Chairman Miller moved that the Board go into closed session for the following purposes: 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 5: CV-00906-BO, and Workers Compensation Claim of Elizabeth GarciaI.C. File No. 19-046458This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3). Commissioner Springle seconded the motion that passed unanimously.Vice Chairman Miller moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner McKoy seconded the motion that passed missioner McKoy moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:39 am. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. _______________________________________________________________________Howard Penny, Jr., ChairmanMargaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk ................
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