June 4, 2018 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 306 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners June 4 , 2018 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , June 4 , 2018 at 10 00 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina The following members were present Present Chairman Jeffrey P Carver , Vice Chairman Ted G Godwin , Cookie Pope , Allen L Mims , Jr , Chad M Stewart , Larry Wood , and Lee Jackson Absent None Also Present County Manager Rick J Hester , Clerk to the Board Paula G Woodard , Finance Officer and Assistant County Manager J Chad McLamb , County Attorney Jennifer J Slusser , and Paralegal Deputy Clerk to the Board Dana Cuddington Chairman Jeffrey P Carver called the meeting to order at 10 00 am Commissioner Cookie Pope opened the meeting with a prayer American Legion Post 132 Smithfield led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Commissioner Lee Jackson , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – May 7 , 2018 10 00 am and 6 00 pm B Triangle J Council of Governments – Adoption of Updated Charter Resolution Per the request of the Triangle J Council of Governments Board of Delegates , the Board adopted the updated Charter Resolution as follows Triangle J Council of Governments Charter Resolution WHEREAS , together with the other county and municipal governmental units adopting concurrent Resolutions identical hereto , recognize that there is a need for such governmental units to consult among themselves and to act in concert with reference to regional matters affecting health , safety , welfare , education , recreation , economic conditions , regional planning or planning development ; now , therefore , be it RESOLVED , that pursuant to the General Statutes of North Carolina , Chapter 160A , Article 20 , Part 2 , the following Resolution is adopted for the establishment of a regional council of governments ARTICLE I Short Title - Binding Effect This Resolution is the Charter of this Regional Council ; and said Charter , together with all amendments thereto , is binding upon and shall ensure the benefit of all governmental units adopting it ARTICLE II Name The name of the regional council of governments hereby established is the Triangle J Council of Governments ARTICLE III Purpose The purposes of the Council are 1 To serve as a forum for discussion of governmental problems of mutual interest and concern ;Page307 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued 2 To develop and formalize policy recommendations concerning specific matters having an areawide significance which may include but are not limited to the following a human resource development and human relations b housing , public and private c health care and hospital services d recreation e sanitation and refuse disposal f communications g transportation h water , sanitary sewer , electric power and other utility services i air , water and other environmental development j commercial and industrial development k law enforcement l welfare m fire protection and prevention n regional land use planning o workforce development and training , and p conservation and development of natural resources 3 To promote inter - governmental cooperation ; 4 To provide organizational machinery to insure effective communication and coordination among the participating governmental units and other governmental units 5 To serve as a vehicle for the collection and distribution of information concerning matters of areawide interest ; 6 To review , upon request of any governmental unit within the Triangle J Region , applications of that unit for any grant in aid , federal , state or private ; and 7 To provide services to local governments and residents in the area known as the Triangle J Region where appropriate and authorized The Council shall strive to promote harmony and cooperation among its members It shall seek to deal with regional problems in a manner that is mutually satisfactory and shall respect the autonomy of all local governments within the Triangle J Region ARTICLE IV Membership 1 The initial membership of the Council of Governments shall consist of the general purpose governmental units of and in the counties of Chatham , Durham , Johnston , Lee , Orange , and Wake , known as the Triangle J Region , which adopted a resolution pursuant to NCGS 160A - 470 on or before June 30 , 1972 2 Any municipality or county in the Triangle J Region that is not an initial member of the Council may join this Council by ratifying or adopting this Charter and upon a majority vote of approval by the Board of Delegates Notice of such application for admission shall be given to existing members of the Council at least ten 10 days prior to the date of the meeting at which the vote is to be taken 3 All rights and privileges of membership in the Council shall be exercised on behalf of the member governments by their delegates to the Council 4 Any special purpose governmental agency in the Triangle J region involved in matters affecting the health , safety , natural resources , welfare or education of the citizens of North Carolina , such as school boards , sanitary districts , and soil and water conservation districts , is eligible to apply for an affiliate membership in the Council The application may be approved and an affiliate membership granted to such special purpose governmental unit upon the affirmative vote of the Board of Delegates The affiliate member shall pay no assessment , but the Council may charge each affiliate member a reasonable sum to cover its proportionate share of the direct costs of providing services to the affiliate members , provided such payments are authorized by law The affiliate member shall have no vote in the Council , but its designated representative may serve on any technical or advisory committee and may otherwise participate in the deliberations of the Council ARTICLE V Withdrawal Any member may withdraw from the Council at the end of any fiscal year , provided written notice of intent to withdraw is given to each of the other members at least sixty 60 days prior to the end of the fiscal year ARTICLE VI Governing Board Page308 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued 1 The governing board of the Council of Governments shall be known as the Board of Delegates , which shall be constituted as described below 2 The Board of Delegates shall consist of one delegate from each member governmental unit Each governmental unit may designate any number of alternate delegates All delegates and alternates shall be elected members of the governing bodies of the member governmental units they represent The delegates and alternates , as well as their successors , shall be selected by the member governing bodies in any manner consistent with law and the regulations governing such body , and their names shall be certified to the Council in the manner described by the Bylaws of the Council 3 The term of office of each delegate shall commence upon the date of his her appointment and certification to the Council by the governing body of the member governmental unit he or she represents ; and such terms shall expire when the appointing body has appointed his or her successor and certified such successor to the Council , unless he or she shall sooner resign , or cease to be an elected member of said governing body , in which case his or her term shall expire on the effective date of such event Each member shall certify to the Council the name of its delegate and any alternate s prior to the first Board of Delegates meeting of the calendar year Only an individual who has been duly appointed and certified to the Council as a delegate or alternate may serve as a voting member of the Board of Delegates 4 The delegates shall be compensated , upon submittal of proper receipts , for direct expenses incurred in connection with discharging their duties as delegates to the Triangle J Council of Governments 5 It is the intent of this Charter that all delegates to the Council shall have demonstrated an interest in the sound development of Region J ARTICLE VII Meeting Regular meetings of the Board of Delegates shall be held , as provided in the Bylaws to receive reports from its standing committees and to conduct necessary business The Chair may cancel the regular meeting if he or she determines that there is no need for the meeting Special meetings of the Board of Delegates may be called by the Chair , or by any three members thereof All meetings shall be open to the public At least 48 hours written notice of any meeting shall be given to all delegates of the Board of Delegates It shall state the time , place , and purpose of the meeting , and may be sent by electronic means At least twenty - four 24 hours written notice shall be given of any committee meeting to all committee members Any member may waive notice of this requirement for himself herself ARTICLE VIII Quorum and Voting Requirements 1 Except as provided in Paragraph 4 of this Article , each member governmental unit shall be entitled to one vote on all matters coming before the Board of Delegates or before any committee to which such member unit is duly appointed All votes shall be cast by the delegate , or in his or her absence , by an alternate delegate of the member government 2 The quorum shall be established in the Bylaws The affirmative vote of a simple majority of members present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be required for any action or recommendation of the Board or any Committee , unless this Charter or the Bylaws of the Council require a larger affirmative vote on particular matters 3 Voting shall be by voice , by show of hands , or , upon the request of any three delegates , by a poll of the delegates 4 At the request of any delegate present , any questions shall be determined by weighted voting Weighted voting shall mean that each participating member local government shall have one vote for each 5,000 units of population , as determined by the most recent decennial census , and for any remaining fraction of 5,000 units within the geographical boundaries of the participating government , except that any participating government whose jurisdiction has a population of less than 5,000 shall have one vote In the case of any weighted voting question delegates representing local governments with at least two thirds of the aggregate votes of member local governments shall be present and participating An affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the votes cast shall be required to decide any weighted voting question 5 Proxy voting is not allowed 6 The provisions in this Article VIII apply to all committees and boards of the Council except to the extent such committee or board has adopted different measures ARTICLE IX Board of Delegates 1 At the first regular meeting of the Board of Delegates , and annually thereafter as provided by the Bylaws , the Board of Delegates shall elect a Chair , a First Vice Chair , a Second Vice Chair and a Secretary - Treasurer to serve as officers for one year or until their successors have been duly elected Page309 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued The Board of Delegates may also elect such additional officers as the Board of Delegates finds to be necessary in the proper performance of its duties 2 The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Delegates and shall conduct said meeting in an orderly and impartial manner so as to permit a free and full discussion by the membership of such matters as may be brought to the Board of Delegates The Chair shall have the same voting rights as other members 3 The Chair may appoint such advisory committees as he or she finds necessary or desirable 4 The First Vice Chair shall perform all of the duties of the Chair in the absence of the Chair , or in the event of the inability of the Chair to act , and shall perform such other duties as the Board of Delegates may delegate to him or her The Second Vice Chair shall perform all of the duties of the First Vice Chair in the absence of the First Vice Chair or in the event of the inability of the First Vice Chair to act 5 All other officers elected by the Board of Delegates shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Delegates ARTICLE X Finance Matters 1 On or before the 15th day of April each year , the Council shall prepare and submit to each participating governmental unit its proposed general budget for the next fiscal year 2 The general budget shall set out the proportionate share of the budget to be borne by each member governmental unit by a method established in the By - laws and reviewed periodically by the Board of Delegates 3 A special budget providing for cooperative arrangements or coordinated action for two or more members may be adopted at the request of members participating in special functions The share of the special budget to be borne by each participating member shall be determined by the participating members 4 Upon approval of its share of each budget by a member local government , such member shall appropriate its share of the budget , and after adoption of its own budget , shall forward to the budget officer its share of the budget 5 All local appropriations to the Council shall be made in accordance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act , as may be appropriate 6 The finance officer shall have authority to collect , deposit , and disburse funds made available to the Council from any source whatsoever , and also perform other duties as prescribed by GS 159 - 25 Finance officers shall be bonded as required by GS 15929 All monies received for the Council shall be deposited into an official depository of the Council for the exclusive use of the Council , and shall be paid out only by check signed by the finance officer and countersigned by the Executive Director or another official designated by the Council Funds shall be disbursed only when they are within the amount of appropriations made according to the budget of the Council 7 The Board of Delegates may designate a Council employee or , with the agreement of the governing body involved , designate one of the city or county accountants as the finance officer to perform the duties as described in the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act insofar as post - budget approval of expenditures is concerned 8 It shall be the duty of the Board of Delegates to require that all financial records and accounts of the Council be audited annually by a certified public accountant or by an accountant certified by the Local Government Commission as qualified to audit local governmental accounts A copy of the annual audit shall be forwarded to each member county and municipality and to the secretary of the Local Government Commission ARTICLE XI Committee Structure 1 The Board of Delegates may establish an Executive Committee , other committees of the Board itself , and technical and advisory committees 2 Executive Committee The Executive Committee shall consist of two delegates from each county in the Region The officers of the Council and the immediate past Chair shall automatically be members , and will thereby occupy that number of the two seats allotted to their county Each county government will occupy one seat on the committee The other seat from each county will be occupied by a municipal delegate from that county The municipal delegate will be chosen by a vote of all the municipal delegates from that county unless that seat is automatically assigned as provided above If there are more eligible delegates than available seats for those delegates to serve on the Executive Committee due to the automatic assignments provided above , then the number of Executive Committee members shall be temporarily increased to allow all eligible delegates to serve on the Executive Committee 3 Technical and Advisory Committees The Chair may appoint technical or advisory committees with broadly representative membership for any of the planning studies and work elements in the ProgramPagePage pageNumber5310 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued of Work These Committees should work directly with the Council staff and its consultants and make periodic reports to the Council In addition to reviewing periodic progress reports , these advisory committees should directly participate in the planning process ARTICLE XII Annual Report The Council shall prepare and submit an annual written report of its activities , including a financial statement , to the participating governmental units ARTICLE XIII Powers , Duties and Functions of the Council Within the limits of funds and personnel available , the Council 1 Shall have and may exercise , in accordance with its Charter and Bylaws , all of the powers which the General Assembly of North Carolina has authorized , and may hereafter from time to time authorize , this Charter to confer upon the Council , including , but not limited to , all of the specific powers enumerated in Section 160A - 475 any amendments thereto of the General Statues of North Carolina , which powers are incorporated herein by reference 2 Shall have , and may exercise , in addition to and not in limitation of the foregoing , the following powers a To create such committees as it deems necessary to exercise the powers granted to the Council herein in dealing with problems or problem areas that do not involve all the members of the Council At least one delegate from each member governmental unit affected by the problem or problem area to be dealt with by the committee is entitled to be a member of that committee Any two or more member governmental units shall have the right to have a Council committee formed to exercise the powers of the Council with reference to any problem which affects the petitioning governmental units , unless the Council shall reasonably determine that the problem or problem area in question should be assigned to an existing committee , in which case the petitioning member shall be entitled to be represented on said committee The subject matter over which any committee has jurisdiction to exercise the powers of the Council shall be specifically defined , but may be enlarged or restricted by the Council from time to time Unless the right of a member of representation on any particular committee granted herein above is asserted , the Chair of the Council shall designate the membership of all committees b To accept , receive and disburse in furtherance of the duties , purposes , powers , and functions specified in the Charter all member assessments , funds , grants , and services made available by the State of North Carolina , any other municipality or county or other governmental or quasi - governmental unit or agency , whether or not a member of such Council and private and civic sources The Council may provide matching funds , grants or services , received from any source , to or from any governmental or quasi - governmental agencies established by the Council or any two or more member governmental units in furtherance of the duties , purposes , powers , and functions herein contained None of the powers contained in this subparagraph may be exercised by any committee except with respect to funds budgeted or appropriated for their use by the Council c To meet with , consult with , and act in concert with any county or municipality , any agency of the State or Federal government , any civic organization , or any private organization in the furtherance of the purposes and objects within its jurisdiction d To participate , as a unit of local government , in any undertaking with any other unit of local government , whether or not a member of the Council , for the joint exercise of governmental powers in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 160A , Article 20 , Part 1 of the General Statutes of North Carolina and any amendments thereto e To contract with any person , firm or corporation for goods and or services when same have been authorized by budget appropriations or by special resolution of the Council appropriating available funds f To adopt Bylaws containing such rules and regulations for the conduct of its business as it may deem necessary for the proper discharge of its duties and the performance of its functions , not inconsistent with the Charter of the laws of North Carolina g To create agencies of the Council to act for and on behalf of the Council in the planning and development of particular programs which affect the health , safety , welfare , housing , education , economic conditions or regional development of two or more member governmental units Such agencies shall have such membership , staff , powers , duties and responsibilities as may be specified in the Council Resolutions establishing such agencies , consistent with powers herein granted to the Council Provided , however , such agency shall at all times be acting for and on behalf of , and shall be responsible to the Council The Council may appropriate funds for the use of agency programs which it has received from any source ,PagePage pageNumber6311 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued including member assessments , provided such appropriation is made in accordance with the Charter h To contract with and provide services to local governmental units within Region J i To serve as an informational clearinghouse and , as a reviewing agency with respect to Federal , State and local services or resources available to assist in the solution of problems j To request and receive contributions of research assistance from its own agencies , private research organizations , civil foundations , institutions of higher learning , and other organizations k To purchase , lease , rent or otherwise acquire real and personal property to the extent necessary to discharge the other powers , duties and functions set forth herein and to the extent such purchases are authorized by general or special budgets and are within the limits of funds appropriated for or provided to the Council by the participating governmental units and others for such purposes l To act as the official reviewing agency of the participating governmental units for all programs , Federal , State , or private , requiring regional review It is the desire of the membership of this Council to avoid duplication of governmental functions , particularly in the planning and development of future programs in areas of governmental responsibility , and to that end this Council is created , should function , and these powers are given ARTICLE XIV Amendments Amendments to this Charter shall become effective when adopted by resolution of two - thirds 2 3rds of the participating governmental units in the Council of Governments ARTICLE XV Dissolution The Council may be dissolved at the end of any fiscal year only 1 upon the adoption of a dissolution resolution by the governing bodies of all member governmental units , or 2 the withdrawal from the Council of all but one 1 of the member governmental units If such dissolution is affected by resolution of all member governments , such resolutions shall specify the method of liquidating the Councils assets and liabilities If such dissolution is occasioned by withdrawal of all but one member , the remaining governmental unit shall have the power to liquidate all assets and liabilities and it shall then distribute the net proceeds , if any , to those members who paid the latest annual assessment and in the same proportion Any deficit shall be the responsibility of those member governments who would have received the net proceeds , and in the same proportions th Adoptedby the Johnston County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on the 4 day of June , 2018 C Town of Benson – Appointment to Benson Planning Board Per the Benson Town Council’s request , the Board made the following appointment to the Benson Planning Board representing the ETJ area of the Town Charles Harper , 2281 Tarheel Road , Benson term expiring 12 31 2019 D Resolution in Support of I - 540 Southern Loop , adopted as follows Resolution in Support of the Immediate Funding and Construction of I - 540 Southern Loop WHEREAS , economic development , travel , employment and highway safety are matters that are extremely important for the leadership , residents and citizens of Johnston County , North Carolina ; and WHEREAS , infrastructure is critical to the economic vitality of our County and communities ; and WHEREAS , adequate road access is an essential part of the infrastructure necessary to support new development , new investment , and expansion of the employment base ; and WHEREAS , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners seeks to foster economic development and promote safe and efficient travel for all motorists along the I - 540 corridor ; and WHEREAS , these matters could be better served and enhanced by immediate construction of I - 540 ; and WHEREAS , the completion of I - 540 will aid in the reduction of traffic on existing highways and support the continuing growth of all communities within Johnston County ; and WHEREAS , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners believes it will have a positive impact on reducing traffic and improving safety on Highway 42 , I - 40 , US70 , Highway 50 , Ten - Ten Road , and other internal roads in our area PagePage pageNumber7312 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued Now , Therefore Be It Resolved , that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners hereby gives its full and complete support for the immediate funding and construction of I - 540 as soon as possible for the economic growth and safety for all citizens of North Carolina th Adopted this the 4 day of June , 2018 E Finance – Resolution to Designate Agents The Board adopted the following resolution approving the designation of Internal Auditor Kristy Wall as Primary Agent and Debt Manager Martha Lasater as Secondary Agent to coordinate the FEMA financial assistance for projects related to Hurricane Matthew RESOLUTION DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT’S AGENT North Carolina Division of Emergency Management Organization Name hereafter named Organization Disaster Number County of Johnston FEMA - 4285 - DR - NC Applicants State Cognizant Agency for Single Audit purposes If Cognizant Agency is not assigned , please indicate North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety Applicants Fiscal Year FY Start 2018 - 2019 Month JULY Day 1 Applicants Federal Employers Identification Number 56 - 6000311 Applicants Federal Information Processing Standards FIPS Number 101 - 99101 - 00 PRIMARY AGENT SECONDARY AGENT Agent’s Name Agent’s Name Kristy Edwards Wall Martha J Lasater Organization Organization County of Johnston County of Johnston Official Position Official Position Debt Manager Internal Auditor Mailing Address Mailing Address PO Box 1049 PO Box 1049 City , State , Zip City , State , Zip Smithfield , NC 27577 Smithfield , NC 27577 Daytime Telephone Daytime Telephone 919 - 989 - 5105 919 - 989 - 5109 Facsimile Number Facsimile Number 919 - 989 - 5179 919 - 989 - 5179 Pager or Cellular Number Pager or Cellular Number 919 - 801 - 3738 919 - 796 - 5775 BE IT RESOLVED BY the governing body of the Organization a public entity duly organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina that the above - named Primary and Secondary Agents are hereby authorized to execute and file applications for federal and or state assistance on behalf of the Organization for the purpose of obtaining certain state and federal financial assistance under the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief & Emergency Assistance Act , Public Law 93 - 288 as amended or as otherwise available BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above - named agents are authorized to represent and act for the Organization in all dealings with the State of North Carolina and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for all matters pertaining to such disaster assistance required by the grant agreements and the assurances printed on the reverse side hereof BE th IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT the above - named agents are authorized to act severally PASSED AND APPROVED this 4 day of June , 2018 F Amended Resolution for Appointments Policy The Board adopted an amended “ Resolution for Establishment of Policy and Procedures for Appointments to County Boards , Commissions , Committees , or Authorities ” , as follows RESOLUTION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENTS TO COUNTY BOARDS , COMMISSIONS , COMMITTEES OR AUTHORITIES WHEREAS , it is the statutory duty of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners , as the Governing Body of Johnston County , to appoint persons to various boards , commissions , committees or authorities , to assist in the operation of county government , andPagePage pageNumber8313 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued WHEREAS , the Board of Commissioners is desirous of appointing qualified , knowledgeable , and dedicated people to serve on the aforesaid boards , commissions , committees or authorities , and to that end solicits the interest and input of the citizens of Johnston County in making said appointments , and WHEREAS , the Board of Commissioners is of the opinion that a policy and procedure that will make the citizenry more aware of the various appointments that are to be made from time to time and the solicitation by the Board of Commissioners of information and recommendations from the public will assist the Board of Commissioners in the appointment of qualified , knowledgeable , and dedicated persons to serve on the various boards , commissions , committees or authorities , and WHEREAS , the Board of Commissioners desires to increase public awareness of the appointments to be made from time to time by the Board to increase the public interest in the appointing process , to solicit the publics input in the making of the aforesaid appointments , and to insure attendance at meetings ; NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners that SECTION 1 The policy of Johnston County governing appointments to the various boards , commissions , committees , or authorities made by the Board of County Commissioners is as follows A Any citizen of Johnston County is eligible to serve on the appointed boards , commissions , committees or authorities of the County where such appointment is not prohibited by state statute B All appointments will be made according to the Appointments Statute or Ordinance that created that board , commission , committee or authority C No citizen of Johnston County may serve in more that two appointed positions of Johnston County Government unless exempted by nature of the position he or she may hold in Governmental Service D Unless otherwise stated by statute , ordinance , or resolution by the Board of County Commissioners all terms of office shall be two years No citizen may serve more than three 3 consecutive terms in any one position This policy may be waived if the Board of Commissioners determines that the removal of the individual made ineligible by this policy would be detrimental to the functioning of that board , commission , committee or authority E If an appointee has unexcused absences which constitute more than 25 of the regular Board meetings in any calendar year which he or she is required to attend pursuant to his or her appointment , it is incumbent upon the board or commission or authority to recommend to the Board of Commissioners that this individual be replaced Excused absences are defined as absences caused by events beyond ones control If the individual refuses to resign , he or she may be dismissed by action of the Board of County Commissioners subject to state or local law A calendar year is to be defined as a 12 month period beginning on the date of appointment F Each County Commissioner will have available to him or her a binder or online appointment database containing a list of all County Appointments , with the following data provided 1 Name of the board , commission , committee or authority 2 Brief on the functions 3 Statute or cause creating board , commission , committee or authority 4 Number of members and terms of office 5 Current members and terms of office , including number of terms served 6 Regular meeting day , time and location , if determined SECTION 2 Procedures for filling vacancies for appointed positions A Notification of available appointments 1 A list of available positions stating terms of office , requirements for office , and duties of positions will be published in the newspapers of Johnston County and posted on the County’s website approximately thirty 30 , days prior to the month of appointments being made This procedure will be carried out by the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners 2 Thirty 30 days prior to the terms expiring , the Clerk to the Board will mail a notice to each person who is eligible for reappointment requesting information on his or her interest in continuing to serve An updated application will be requested at this time If an individual is not eligible for reappointment , he or she will be notified and given reason for being ineligible 3 If , because of policy or otherwise , an individual is unable to be reappointed , he or she will be sent a letter of appreciation by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners at the expiration of his or her term thanking him or her for the past services rendered B Selection Process 1 Approximately six 6 days prior to the date a vacancy occurs , all applications of applicants for a particular position will be given to the County Manager or Clerk to the Board The Manager or Clerk will check each for eligibility 2 A list of all names submitted will be sent to all Commissioners with those who are ineligible noted and the reasons for ineligibility given 3 The Clerk to the Board shall be given a copy of the information to be placed on the agenda as the Appointments for action at the next meeting of the County Board of Commissioners C Notification of Appointment The Clerk to the Board shall prepare a letter of notification to the appointee and , a copy to the affected board , notifying each of the appointment This letter will include a congratulation statement , the time , date and place of the first meeting he or she is to begin service ; and when and where he or she is to be sworn in , if this is required PagePage pageNumber9314 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued D Affirmation of Understanding The Clerk to the Board shall require the appointee to certify that he or she has read and understands Section I , Sub - section B of the Resolution for Establishing of Policy and Procedures for appointments to County boards , commissions , committees , or authorities The Clerk to the Board shall mail a self - addressed , stamped envelope for the convenience of the appointee in returning the signed affirmation of understanding E Applications All applications received shall be retained for at least two 2 years Applications shall be kept on file for all active appointees Originally adopted January 4 , 1983 Amended June 4 , 2018 G Call for Public Hearing – Ordinance Allowing the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Before Noon on Sundays at Licensed Premises The Board scheduled a public hearing for the July 9 , 2018 6 00 pm meeting to allow public comment on a proposed ordinance allowing for the sale of alcoholic beverages before noon on Sundays at licensed premises H Tax Releases & Refunds – 04 15 2018 – 05 15 2018 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 4 17 2018 7 52 02 AM cfutch 2017 - 35966 2000102888 THOMPSON , WILLIAM GLEN 63900 4 19 2018 2 10 32 PM ALassiter 2017 - 65855 2000168967 GENERAL ELECTRIC CREDIT CORP 31413 4 23 2018 4 36 34 PM dwoodward2 2018 - 200374 2000014688 BARBER , SARAH FRANCES 87444 4 23 2018 4 37 25 PM dwoodward2 2018 - 200375 2000014688 BARBER , SARAH FRANCES 87444 4 23 2018 4 38 24 PM dwoodward2 2018 - 200376 2000014688 BARBER , SARAH FRANCES 87444 4 26 2018 2 26 47 PM cfutch 2013 - 72679 2000136656 POPE , TONY JAMES 13793 4 26 2018 2 57 36 PM cfutch 2014 - 73625 2000136656 POPE , TONY JAMES 13793 4 26 2018 3 03 37 PM cfutch 2015 - 74209 2000136656 POPE , TONY JAMES 13957 4 26 2018 3 14 37 PM cfutch 2016 - 74641 2000136656 POPE , TONY JAMES 13957 4 26 2018 3 19 04 PM cfutch 2017 - 14547 2000136656 POPE , TONY JAMES 13957 5 14 2018 2 19 27 PM cfutch 2017 - 44179 2000182095 WALL , JUDITH PRICE 1,08873 Real Personal Property Refunds TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 4 19 2018 12 25 48 PM jmorrow 2017 - 74998 2000184878 ADAMS , JOHNNY W LIFE ESTATE 20146 4 19 2018 12 34 18 PM jmorrow 2017 - 101887 2000089273 MCLEOD , DIANA PHILLIPS 10000 4 20 2018 12 00 38 PM jmorrow 2017 - 54687 25186800 DEVINE , VERTNA JUDKINS 34499 4 26 2018 11 56 24 AM jmorrow 2017 - 63511 2000106041 BUNTOUM , SARM 1,06629 4 26 2018 2 30 43 PM cfutch 2013 - 72679 2000136656 POPE , TONY JAMES 14106 4 26 2018 2 59 12 PM cfutch 2014 - 73625 2000136656 POPE , TONY JAMES 14069 4 26 2018 3 08 35 PM cfutch 2015 - 74209 2000136656 POPE , TONY JAMES 14098 4 26 2018 3 16 33 PM cfutch 2016 - 74641 2000136656 POPE , TONY JAMES 14348 4 26 2018 3 20 36 PM cfutch 2017 - 14547 2000136656 POPE , TONY JAMES 14121 4 26 2018 3 30 19 PM cfutch 2017 - 14547 2000136656 POPE , TONY JAMES 14131 4 27 2018 11 12 07 AM jmorrow 2017 - 25014 2000175412 MAVERICK TANK LINE INC 55951 4 27 2018 12 02 21 PM jmorrow 2017 - 34585 2000192199 MD GOLDBERG AND ASSOCIATES 20095 LLC 4 27 2018 2 06 09 PM jmorrow 2017 - 14678 2000109275 CANADY , GERALD WAYNE 1,96131 5 3 2018 11 21 51 AM jmorrow 2017 - 54687 25186800 DEVINE , VERTNA JUDKINS 34499 5 11 2018 8 35 14 AM cfutch 2017 - 60570 2000170495 KILLETTE , EDWARD WAYNE 71346 5 14 2018 12 05 18 PM tcronan 2017 - 65634 2000185314 MD ADAIR TRUCKING LLC 21859 5 14 2018 2 20 23 PM cfutch 2018 - 200641 2000182095 WALL , JUDITH PRICE 54437 5 15 2018 12 18 11 PM jmorrow 2017 - 40470 2000167751 JOHNSON , DONALD 16500 5 15 2018 12 20 28 PM jevans 2017 - 40470 2000167751 JOHNSON , DONALD 16500Page0315 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued North Carolina Vehicle Tax System - Pending Refund Report – April 2018 100 + Payee Name Bill # Transaction Refund Total # Reason Change BEDSAUL , RAY FRAZIER 0042104321 128145936 Adjustment 13260 9350 000 22610 CRAVEN , ALEX CONTINA 0041634061 85593366 Adjustment 12792 SR 1927 14719 EITZENHEFER , JOSEPH 0039094638 126654366 Military 24422 ROBERT 17194 500 42116 HONEYCUTT , THOMAS 0041660275 84638454 Adjustment 9487 GLENN 730 10217 KIBLER , RICHARD 0041952961 85132264 Adjustment 11076 HAROLD III 1030 12106 LANE , LAUREN ALEIGH 0031076446 84711908 Military 14648 1362 16010 LEE , GLORIA BATTS 0039593575 85593526 Assessed In 7800 Err 5700 13500 SAMPSON COUNTY TAX 0041997143 127852407 Change of 12410 OFFICE County 9069 3023 24502 May 21 , 2018 This is to certify that , as authorized by the Board of Commissioners on December 11 , 2000 , I have approved the following tax releases and refunds under 100 , as recommended by the County Tax Administrator , Sheila Garner A complete record of this information is on file in the County Finance Office Totals from 04 15 18 to 05 15 18 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 70094 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 17214 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 7525 Recommended by Tax Administrator Sheila Garner Approved by Finance Director J Chad McLamb 3 Public Comments A Citizen Concern – Chris Krencicki Mr Chris Krencicki , 109 Hinton Court , Clayton , addressed the Board and spoke on an ongoing situation in his neighborhood where he stated a neighbor has approximately 26 junk vehicles on the property and how he feels the actions of the neighbor are affecting property tax values He expressed his frustration that he lives outside of the city limits of Clayton but within their ETJ and neither the Town nor the County will enforce regulations Mr Krencicki stated he recently met with Clayton Planning Director Samantha Wullenwaber and Clayton Zoning Code Administrator Dede Bumgarner regarding the matter and they told him that the County has the authority to enforce regulations inside the ETJ He stated when he inquired with the County , he was told it is a matter for the Town of Clayton to enforce Mr Krencicki reported he has also been told by both the Town and the County that it is a civil matter and to take his neighbor to court which he feels he should not have to do Mr Krencicki requested to have a meeting with both Clayton and County representatives at the same time to get some type of resolution to thePage1316 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued matter He stated he hired a real estate appraiser to appraise his property and was told by the appraiser that the matter is affecting his property values Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr stated it appears the neighbor is running a business out of a residential dwelling , which is a zoning violation rather than a nuisance violation , and he does not understand why the Town of Clayton will not intervene Upon questions by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , Mr Krencicki stated there are restrictive covenants for his subdivision but no Homeowners Association He stated there are 22 houses in the subdivision County Manager Rick Hester reported he had a meeting scheduled with Mr Krencicki last week to discuss the matter ; however , it was canceled due to Mr Krencicki’s schedule changing , but he would be glad to reschedule Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated he feels a joint meeting with Town and County representatives may be a good idea , because the County Attorney has advised the Board of Commissioners that General Statutes will not allow the County to enforce in this matter Chairman Jeffrey P Carver stated he would like to see something done because the matter has been going on for too long The Commissioners briefly discussed the process by which the County can take back the ETJ area if the Town is unwilling to enforce the regulations Mr Hester was instructed to follow up on the matter with Mr Krencicki 4 Public Hearing – Proposed Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019 County Budget Advertised – The News & Observer Friday Zone Edition – May 25 , 2018 The Chairman opened the public hearing for the purposes of allowing public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019 County budget The proposed budget and budget message have been completed and copies made available for distribution Partnership for Children of Johnston County Executive Director Dwight Morris with the Partnership for Children of Johnston County referenced information previously shared with the Board regarding funding for a proposed grade - level reading campaign Mr Morris reported the Partnership has secured 35,000 through foundation grants and fundraising efforts and are now seeking matching funds from the County in the amount of 25,000 for the project Mr Morris provided the Board with a background on the Partnership for Children stating they are a well - established nonprofit organization that has been in operation for 20 years working to improve the health , education , and emotional wellbeing of young children Mr Morris reported they administer approximately 25 million in evidence based programming to improve access to quality early childhood programs , group based parenting programs , early intervention services , and literacy initiatives He also noted that as a local contractor for North Carolina Pre - K , the Partnership administers 2 million in contracts with the public schools and private childcare providers to expand access to quality Pre - K for up to 300 children Mr Morris continued by stating there is more work to be done regarding early literacy He stated using a data driven collaborative approach to campaign for grade level reading focuses on three pillars proven to positively impact third grade reading proficiency Those three pillars are increasing school readiness , reducing chronic absenteeism , and stemming summer learning loss Mr Morris explained the Partnership is not allowed to use Smart Start dollars on campaigns that target birth through third grade because the Partnership covers birth through age five He stated for the grade - level reading campaign initiative , they have secured funding from Wells Fargo , Duke Energy , the Junior Women’s League , and have dedicated funds from their signature fundraiser to the project He requested the County’s support as a partner on the initiative The Board thanked Mr Morris for the information County Manager’s Budget Message County Manager Rick Hester requested the budget message be inserted into the minutes , as follows Page2317 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued Johnston County Fiscal Year 2018 – 2019 Budget Message Dear Board Members , th For the 15 consecutive year , the proposed Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019 General Fund budget is presented at the current 78 cents property tax rate Due to recent changes in how Social Services day care items are funded , the proposed 2271 million budget is 19 higher than the current adopted Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 2228 million General Fund budget Based on this proposed budget , the April 30 , 2018 cash flow analysis and projections , the June 30 , 2019 fund balance percentage is expected to be in compliance with the Board’s adopted Financial Policy Guidelines We have also developed a new 10 - year budgeting model so we can better monitor how current budgets may impact future fiscal years The second debt payment for the 30 million Johnston County Schools capital improvement program has been included in the proposed budget As you will recall , Johnston County Schools identified those projects for renovations and updates at some of the older schools Since 2013 – only a 5 - year time span - Johnston County has planned for 148 million in capital projects for Johnston County Public Schools and 22 million for Johnston Community College The breakdown is as follows 2013 Bond Referendum - 57 million for Johnston County Public Schools and 7 million for Johnston Community College 2016 30 million Loan – Funding for Johnston County Public Schools to complete major renovations and repairs to older schools 2018 November Bond Referendums - 61 million for Johnston County Schools and 15 million for Johnston Community College A tremendous thank you goes to the voters in Johnston County that have passed five referendums since 1999 by a 3 1 margin Johnston County is very supportive of education In fact , the most recent North Carolina Public School Forum newsletter ranks Johnston County # 5 in the State of North Carolina in the ‘ relative effort ’ category for school supplemental current expense funding Relative effort combines a County’s ability to pay with their effort Johnston County is also in the planning stages for a new detention center A 25 acre tract of land is under option , with the County currently in the due diligence period The main aspects of the due diligence period includes soils analysis and rezoning Highlights ? The proposed budget includes the following appropriations for Johnston County Public Schools and Johnston Community College For Johnston County Public Schools , the proposed increase for supplemental current expense funding is 18 million a 3 increase For Johnston Community College , the increase for supplemental current expense funding is 132,000 also a 3 increase Current Expense Capital Outlay Johnston County Schools 61,908,102 1,055,750 Johnston Community College 4,551,425 545,000 Part or all recommended to be designated for non - recurring school safety related expenses This would be in addition to the previously approved 70,000 allocation in March 2018 for Phase I of a three - phase security plan ? The proposed budget includes a 21 pay adjustment in July and performance pay adjustments in the fall up to 14 based on employee reviews Funds are also included for Phase 1 of reclassifications adjustments identified in the recent Mercer review , Phase 2 of an improved longevity plan , and Phase 3 of the wage compression program ? There are 23 new positions requested in the proposed budget , as follows Page3318 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued General Fund Sheriff’s Office 2 Telecommunicators 911 - Communications 1 System Analyst funded with 911 revenue EMS 6 EMS positions Environmental Health 1 Environmental Health Specialist Health Department 2 positions for Behavioral Health Child Support 1 Administrative Support Specialist Human Resources 1 Wellness Coordinator Finance Office 1 Internal Auditor Enterprise Fund 8 positions have been proposed for Public Utilities with different starting months The backup material for those positions is included in the budget document Proposed Fee Increases ? The Department of Public Utilities is proposing a comprehensive list of fee increases that support the previously adopted 20 - year capital improvements plan The list of fees is included in the “ Supporting Documentation ” section of the budget document ? The Department of Solid Waste Services is proposing a 2 per ton tipping fee increase for municipal solid waste and 3 per ton fee increase for construction and demolition waste and the land clearing inert debris - tipping fee We look forward to discussing the proposed budget at the upcoming budget meetings Please let me know if you have any questions Thank you Sincerely , Rick J Hester County Manager Johnston County Area Transit System JCATS Executive Director Neal Davis with JCATS addressed the Board and requested an adjustment to the JCATS portion of the budget request Mr Davis explained that the North Carolina Department of Transportation changed their process this year as to how vehicles become eligible for replacement , which is a great opportunity for JCATS to replace some of their aging fleet Mr Davis stated in order to take advantage of the program , they can apply for federal funding which would cover 80 of the cost with the State providing a 10 match and the County then covering the remaining 10 Mr Davis stated the total request is 805,000 for 12 replacement vehicles including two - way radios and lettering He reported an additional 58,844 is needed from the County to take advantage of this opportunity Mr Davis noted that by replacing the vehicles more often , it actually saves JCATS money in repair and maintenance costs long term Upon a question by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , Mr Davis reported to his knowledge , the federal funding commitment is a sure thing At the inquiry of Commissioner Larry Wood , Mr Davis explained the replacement vehicle process is based on mileage Harbor , Inc Executive Director Kay Johnson for Harbor stated this is her second year as the Director and she recently had an opportunity to reflect on her time at Harbor so far Ms Johnson stated in that reflection , she believes Harbor has successfully continued to implement programs to serve those impacted by family violence She reported that from July 2017 through April 2018 , Harbor served over 2,294 individuals She stated there were 999 crisis calls , 567 domestic violence protective orders , 48 support groups , and 246 individuals placed in the 24 - hour temporary shelter , which all combined is a bed utilization rate of 2,545 Ms Johnson stated inPage4319 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued addition to the temporary shelter , Harbor continues to provide services related to victim advocacy , court advocacy , and helping victims get access to resources where they can obtain skillsets to better their lives and avoid returning to environments of domestic violence Ms Johnson noted they are seeing increases in mental illness and substance abuse but are thankful for their partnerships with agencies like the Department of Social Services and the Health Department Ms Johnson reported they were able to obtain a grant through the Junior Women’s League , which allowed them to hire a Child Advocate to assist with assessing children’s needs in order to connect them with the correct resources Ms Johnson asked the Board to keep their current funding level at 25,000 stating it truly helps those in the community Commissioner Ted G Godwin asked if the facility had recovered from the flooding damage with Hurricane Matthew Ms Johnson confirmed the shelter has recovered and is being utilized at full capacity There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing The Chairman announced that the Board would hold additional special meetings to discuss the budget as follows ? Monday , June 4 , 2018 at 6 00 pm Regular Rezoning Meeting – Time set aside on the agenda to allow for budget discussions ? Monday , June 11 , 2018 at 6 00 pm Special Meeting for budget discussions ? Wednesday , June 20 , 2018 at 6 00 pm Special Meeting for anticipated budget adoption 5 Town of Princeton – Brownfields Grant Opportunity Princeton Town Administrator Marla Ashworth and Princeton Mayor Don Rains addressed the Board Ms Ashworth asked the County to consider joining the Towns of Princeton and Pine Level to apply for an EPA Brownfields Coalition Grant She explained the Town of Princeton received this type of grant funding in October of 2015 and is now finishing that project this year Ms Ashworth stated the grant basically covers the cost of performing Phase I and if necessary , Phase II environmental assessments for properties that are either underutilized or vacant due to perceptions that there are issues such as the presence of hazardous materials , asbestos , or petroleum products Ms Ashworth spoke on the success of their current grant , stating one project consisted of a 15 - acre site near the Town limits , which now has a preliminary plat approval for a 46 - lot subdivision that will add approximately 7 million to their tax base She stated the second project has resulted in the redevelopment of the area near Pine Street , the former Gurley Mill Building , the former Town Hall , the former Fire Department , and the former laundry mat which have now all been purchased by new developers Ms Ashworth also reported that through the redevelopment of those properties , the Town was able to partner with the Department of Transportation on a project to completely redo the drainage and sidewalks on Pine Street Ms Ashworth stated as they came to the end of their current grant , they learned about the coalition grant program which requires three jurisdictions to apply She stated the area of interest includes the existing Hwy 70 Corridor as well as the area planned for the future Interstate 42 Ms Ashworth noted there have been talks for years about possibly regionalizing Princeton’s wastewater treatment plant to provide sewer to the eastern side of Johnston County , but to date there has not been a project or financially feasible way to make that happen Ms Ashworth stated they hope that by bringing attention to this portion of Johnston County it might attract a development large enough to facilitate that regionalization She stated no funding is required , only a staff contact and citizen volunteers to help put the application together Ms Ashworth reported the Town’s environmental consultant , Draper Ayden Associates , is willing to complete the application at no charge , and the application would be submitted in December She stated if the application is approved , the grant would begin in October of 2019 Upon a question by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , Ms Ashworth stated the grant amount would be 600,000 and if the funding is approved , there would be an interlocal agreement between the three jurisdictions specifying how the money would be spent Ms Ashworth stated the program is completely voluntary and pays for a Phase I environmental assessment She stated if a Phase II assessment is necessary , the grant funding covers that cost as well Ms Ashworth stated if the assessments determine that the property needs further action , other funding sources can be sought to assist with that Page5320 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued Mayor Don Rains stated Economic Development Director Chris Johnson has offered his assistance on the grant He stated the Town of Pine Level has already identified properties that the grant could work for and he feels there is a lot of synergy that could come from this project Ms Ashworth noted the grant also pays for the administration work County Manager Rick Hester stated staff has spoken with the Town of Princeton regarding the grant opportunity and recommends joining the three - party coalition Upon a motion by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried unanimously , the Board voted for the County to be a part of the coalition with the Towns of Princeton and Pine Level 6 Department of Social Services – Proclamation for Elder Abuse Awareness Day Department of Social Services staff members Wendy Whitfield , LV McKillon , and Jerricke Fontenette addressed the Board Ms Whitfield requested the Board to adopt a proclamation for Elder Abuse Awareness th Day as June 15 , 2018 She invited everyone to attend the Elder Abuse Awareness Walk to be held on June 15 beginning at 10 00 am at the DSS Campus in Smithfield Ms Whitfield spoke on the Social Services staff’s efforts and dedication to bring awareness to elder abuse , stating they are blessed to be able to do their jobs She thanked the Board for their support Ms Whitfield also thanked Commissioner Chad M Stewart for his support and presence on the DSS Board Commissioner Ted G Godwin moved the Board adopt the following proclamation for Elder Abuse Awareness Day , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , and carried by unanimous vote Proclamation Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15 , 2018 WHEREAS , Johnston County includes over 17,000 citizens age 65 and older that deserve to live safely with dignity and as independently as possible , with the supports they need ; and WHEREAS , elder abuse is most often defined as any act that harms a senior or jeopardizes his or her health , safety or welfare ; and WHEREAS , Johnston County’s older population is a vital , important part of the community that contributes to the social and cultural education of future generations ; and WHEREAS , identifying , reporting and eliminating abuse , neglect and exploitation to older persons is each community’s responsibility ; and WHEREAS , all residents should watch for signs of physical abuse , withdrawal , depression , anxiety , fear , and living without necessities such as food , heat , air and medicine and make it known to proper institutions Now Therefore , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim June 15 , 2018 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Johnston County and encourages everyone to commit to protecting the safety and future of our older citizens th Adopted this the 4 day of June , 2018 7 Sheriff’s Office – Request to Surplus and Sell Vehicles Equipment Sheriff Steve Bizzell requested the Board to declare the following vehicles and equipment surplus and approve for them to be sold at a public auction by Randy Wester Auction Company on Saturday , July 21 , 2018 at 10 00 am Sheriff Bizzell stated the public auction would be held at the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Fleet Services building located at 60 Shelter Way in Smithfield Vehicles Year Make Model VIN Mileage 1 2008 FORD CROWN VIC 2FAFP71V88X146254 148,343 2 2008 FORD CROWN VIC 2FAFP71V78X146259 140,810 3 2008 FORD TAURUS 1FAHP25W28G172191 114,424 4 2009 FORD CROWN VIC 2FAHP71V89X121901 135,715 5 2010 FORD CROWN VIC 2FABP7BV0AX138703 149,000 6 2010 FORD CROWN VIC 2FABP7BV3AX138713 148,912 7 2011 FORD CROWN VIC 2FABP7BV1BX137741 148,174Page6321 June 4 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued 8 2011 FORD CROWN VIC 2FABP7BVXBX137740 137,860 9 2011 FORD CROWN VIC 2FABP7BVXBX138354 137,796 10 2012 CHEVROLET CAPRICE 6G1MK5U29CL643529 159,979 11 2014 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT8EH145832 130,044 12 2014 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT6EH145845 139,442 13 2014 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT4EH145830 130,158 14 2014 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT3EH145835 130,200 15 2014 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT5EH145836 143,828 16 2014 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT4EH145844 142,210 17 2003 FORD TRUCK 1FTRX17W33NA93266 250,452 NOTE Vehicle # 17 was being utilized by JC Youth Services Equipment 1 2000 Ford F350 diesel 4x4 dually truck VIN 1FTWW33F6YEE48378 , 62,627 miles 2 2000 Zodiac FC470 Rescue boat SN XDCA73OUJ899 w Evinrude ETEC Rescue Pro 60hp jet drive motor SN 05206588 3 Ace boat trailer VIN 1A9BB20147T652236 NOTE The boat , motor and trailer were purchased with asset forfeiture funds , and federal guidelines require that the proceeds from the sale of this equipment be transferred back to the Sheriff’s Office budget for federal auditing purposes Also , I am requesting that the revenue from the sale of the Ford truck be transferred back to the Sheriff’s Office budget to offset the cost of the new truck Sheriff Bizzell stated the rescue boat is just over 17 years old and it is time for replacement Sheriff Bizzell noted that with flooding events during recent storms , the Sheriff’s Office needs to make sure they are in a position to respond to citizens in cooperation with Emergency Services He stated the funds to replace the boat would be taken from drug monies so there would be no cost to the taxpayers Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board declare the above listed vehicles and equipment surplus and approve for them to be sold at a public auction by Randy Wester Auction Company on Saturday , July 21 , 2018 at 10 00 am at the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office Fleet Services building located at 60 Shelter Way in Smithfield Commissioner Chad M Stewart seconded the motion , which carried unanimously 8 NC Department of Transportation – Resolutions in Support of Projects North Carolina Department of Transportation District Engineer Sam Lawhorn requested the Board to adopt two resolutions in support of the following projects ? Improvements consisting of the realignment of SR 2523 Bakers Chapel Road at SR 2519 Braswell Road and SR 2525 Ormond Road to improve the existing skew of the intersection ; and ? Improvements consisting of the construction of a westbound left turn lane on SR 1551 Guy Road between Softwind Drive and SR 1550 Winston Road and minor realignment of SR 1550 Winston Road to improve the skew of the intersection Mr Lawhorn provided the Board with an overview of the proposed projects and stated funding would come from the Appropriations Act of 2017 Senate Bill 257 which was established for projects considered “ high impact and low cost ” that could be pursued for intersection improvements , minor widening and operation improvement proj