Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 10/08/2026

The Harnett County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on September 9, 2026, covering a wide range of community and administrative topics. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of several grant agreements and funding requests: acceptance of $70,000 from Alliance Health for Veterans Treatment Court participant services; approval of a North Carolina Department of Transportation community transportation grant with a county match of $3,362; application for a USDA housing preservation grant of $100,000 to support home repairs for residents; and approval to apply for a FAMPO 5310 capital grant program to purchase a vehicle for senior transportation. The board also approved a lease and service agreement with Bellis Planes for a hangar at the local airport, supporting a business expansion expected to create jobs and increase facility size. Additionally, the board adopted updated policies including an internal social media policy for employees and a revised vehicle use policy. Other agenda items included presentations on community programs, employee turnover data, opioid task force strategic planning, and ongoing work on a Unified Development Ordinance for data centers. Motions related to procurement and budget allocations were unanimously approved by the board.