August 2, 2021 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 321 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners August 2 , 2021 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , August 2 , 2021 at 10 00 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina The following members were present Present Chairman Chad M Stewart , Vice Chairman Larry Wood , Tony Braswell , Ted G Godwin , Patrick E Harris , RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , and Fred J Smith , Jr Absent None Also Present County Manager Rick J Hester , Clerk to the Board Paula G Woodard , Finance Officer and Deputy County Manager J Chad McLamb , County Attorney Jennifer J Slusser , and Paralegal Deputy Clerk to the Board Dana Cuddington Chairman Chad M Stewart called the meeting to order at 10 00 am Commissioner Ted G Godwin opened the meeting with a prayer Vietnam Veterans of America Group 990 led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag Commissioner Patrick E Harris thanked the staff for working diligently on new audio visual and social distancing improvements in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room so that the Board could hold today’s meetings in their regular space Commissioner Butch Lawter congratulated Clayton High School Graduate Keni Harrison on winning the Silver Olympic Medal for the Women’s 100 - Meter Hurdles at the Tokyo Olympics 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Patrick E Harris , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – July 19 , 2021 – 10 00 am and 6 00 pm B Tax Releases & Refunds – 06 15 2021 – 07 15 2021 Motor Vehicle Release Refund Report Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2020 2107 - 649097 2101 - 671664 Kevin Evans Overpayment 17373 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 6 16 2021 1 23 12 PM ALassiter 2020 - 17530 2000049112 CAMPBELL , EPHERIAM 13272 6 21 2021 1 20 10 PM dwoodward2 2019 - 71344 2000214509 GOLDEN LINK MASONIC LODGE 1,47125 NO 205 6 23 2021 12 38 01 PM ALassiter 2020 - 116724 2000222291 TAYLOR , LUTHER WELDON 16115 6 23 2021 1 55 29 PM ALassiter 2019 - 21323 2000181935 CLAUDIO , ARMANDO JOSE 28590 6 23 2021 1 57 51 PM ALassiter 2020 - 21323 2000181935 CLAUDIO , ARMANDO JOSE 28590 6 25 2021 9 38 53 AM dwoodward2 2021 - 202091 51400400 LANGDON , TYRA HOLTON 13345 6 25 2021 9 39 34 AM dwoodward2 2021 - 202090 51400400 LANGDON , TYRA HOLTON 13345 6 25 2021 10 09 04 AM dwoodward2 2021 - 202000 2000215066 LANGDON , ANDY W 21295 6 25 2021 10 09 41 AM dwoodward2 2021 - 202001 2000215066 LANGDON , ANDY W 21815 7 6 2021 11 45 53 AM dwoodward2 2020 - 91951 200011550 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 76835 7 6 2021 11 46 38 AM dwoodward2 2019 - 91951 200011550 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 76835 Real Personal Property Refunds TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNTPage322 August 2 , 2021 – 10 00 am Continued 6 17 2021 9 43 46 AM ajsoutherland 2020 - 10079 2000129140 BIERENS , JOHNNY A 20480 6 18 2021 11 00 46 AM ajsoutherland 2020 - 79994 2000095025 RAINES , MICHAEL ERIC 13035 6 18 2021 12 35 04 PM ajsoutherland 2020 - 14264 2000031552 BRYANT , HERBERT F 66642 6 22 2021 10 01 23 AM PHONE 2020 - 104765 2000068249 WILLIAMS , FREDERICK RUSSELL 38957 6 22 2021 10 01 24 AM PHONE 2020 - 104765 2000068249 WILLIAMS , FREDERICK RUSSELL 38957 6 22 2021 10 24 59 AM tcronan 2020 - 16673 2000096664 CAPPS , DONALD W 21940 6 23 2021 11 33 40 AM tcronan 2020 - 79994 2000095025 RAINES , MICHAEL ERIC 11715 6 23 2021 11 35 17 AM tcronan 2020 - 114517 2000114128 CARROLL CONSTRUCTION 15102 HOMES , INC 6 24 2021 3 44 13 PM LOCKBOX 2020 - 101534 92985801 WEEKS , KENNETH RAY 30000 6 28 2021 9 21 26 AM jmorrow 2020 - 35230 2000150140 FRANKS , CINDY WILLIAMS 23191 6 29 2021 1 35 38 PM ajsoutherland 2020 - 89345 2000036637 SMITH , MORRIS TYRONE 19069 7 6 2021 9 57 18 AM PHONE 2019 - 23520 2000144395 CREECH , JEFFREY TODD 53474 7 6 2021 9 57 18 AM PHONE 2020 - 23520 2000144395 CREECH , JEFFREY TODD 53918 7 6 2021 9 57 18 AM PHONE 2020 - 99137 2000213709 TORRES , HERIBERTO VAZQUEZ 82452 7 6 2021 11 53 14 AM tcronan 2020 - 114517 2000114128 CARROLL CONSTRUCTION 16205 HOMES , INC 7 6 2021 11 54 45 AM tcronan 2020 - 74899 2000201922 PEARCE , BOBBY WAYNE JR 25768 7 8 2021 4 05 30 PM jevans 2020 - 89641 2000170295 SMITH , WILLIAM SHERWOOD 1,19812 North Carolina Vehicle Tax System - Pending Refund Report – June 2021 100 + Payee Name Bill # Transaction Refund Total Change # Reason BUCHANAN , 0061113913 147268670 Military 8793 DARRYL S 1359 10152 BUCHANAN , 0061586654 147566640 Military 26905 DARRYL S 4159 31064 CRAVEN , ALEX 0058920843 146599570 Adjustment 9576 CONTINA SR 1480 11056 JONES , 0060714759 147402142 Adjustment 16340 NEWITT 2150 WENTZ JR 18490 MILLAN , JOEL 0055625626 146981864 Military 16910 1613 18523 MITCHELL , 0061420353 147200500 Military 44407 ZACHARY 4236 PAUL 48643 SANTOS , 0040940403 146830540 Adjustment 7410 ERIKA ELVA 5460 12870 TOWN OF 0056137847 147970892 Adjustment 17177 BENSON 11979 29156 UZZLE , 0060987395 220800594 Adjustment 10032 GEORGE 5544 CLIFFORD III 792 16368Page323 August 2 , 2021 – 10 00 am Continued 3 COVID - 19 Update Health Director Dr Marilyn Pearson thanked the Board of Commissioners for their continued support as the COVID - 19 Pandemic continues She also thanked all the partners , volunteers , and staff that continue to assist the Health Department with the response Dr Pearson stated the pandemic is not over and they are seeing an increase in the number of positive cases due to the Delta Variant of the virus She stated the number of positive cases for Johnston County now totals over 23,000 and the positivity rate is 108 She stated there have been 248 total deaths and 24 people were hospitalized as of last Friday Dr Pearson stated there have been 89 reinfections and 98 breakthrough cases Dr Pearson stated testing continues and vaccinations are ongoing She encouraged eligible citizens to get vaccinated stating the vaccines are effective Dr Pearson stated while vaccinated individuals can still become infected , the vaccine does help to prevent extreme illness , hospitalization , and death Dr Pearson provided the Board with updated vaccination statistics , stating 39 of Johnston County’s total population has been fully vaccinated She stated the Health Department will continue to hold outreach vaccination clinics and citizens can always receive a vaccine at the Health Department She encouraged everyone to continue social distancing and practicing frequent handwashing Dr Pearson also encouraged masking while indoors , even for those that have been vaccinated because the Delta agent of the virus is very contagious 4 Public Comments A E - mails Received Chairman Chad M Stewart acknowledged an email received Mr Ken Taylor regarding his thoughts on Agenda Item No 5 as well as the Board Information Sheets included with the Appointments information 5 Public Utilities – Asset Management Computerized Maintenance Management System Proposed Project Budget Utilities Director Chandra Farmer , PE , reported the existing Johnston County Water and Sewer Capital Improvements Plan includes a project to implement an asset management program for the County’s expanding and aging infrastructure Ms Farmer explained that as the County’s water and sewer system continues to expand and age , an asset management program is critical for maintaining an asset inventory and better decisions for repair , replacement and rehabilitation based on recorded conditions and on - going assessments She stated in 2020 , the Department of Utilities contracted with HDR Engineering to assess the department’s needs , develop an asset management implementation plan , develop a RFP to evaluate software , advise the department in selecting the best system to meet the needs and negotiate with the selected vendor Cityworks Ms Farmer also noted that they have worked with the County’s Technology Services and GIS Departments to address any compatibility issues Ms Farmer stated in order to proceed with implementation , the County would need to adopt a budget revision for FY 21 22 She presented the following proposed project budget Year 1 Software License 50,00000 Technical Services Contract Services 230,00000 Total 280,00000 Proposed project funding Sewer Fund 68 Balance 140,00000 Water Fund 67 Balance 140,00000 Total 280,00000 Ms Farmer stated future yearly license fees for the software system support will be included in the budgets for each fiscal year She stated staff respectfully requests the Board’s approval of the proposed project budget and associated budget revision Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Butch Lawter , and carried unanimously , the Board approved the project budget as presented by staff and the following budget revision REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE Page324 August 2 , 2021 – 10 00 am Continued 67 78104420 Software Purchases 25,00000 67 78104500 Contract Services 115,00000 68 79004420 Software Purchases 25,00000 68 79004500 Contract Services 115,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 280,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 67 781033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 140,00000 68 790033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 140,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 280,00000 6 Budget Revisions At the request of Finance Director and Deputy County Manager Chad McLamb , Commissioner Tony Braswell moved the Board approve the following budget revisions , seconded by Commissioner Patrick E Harris , and carried by unanimous vote Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021 Finance REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 67 78504517 Bank Card Transaction Fees 436,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 436,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 67 781033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 436,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 436,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 68 79709116 Transfer to SDF Capital Reserve Fund 526,70500 85 87009117 Transfer to Capital Project Fund 526,70500 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 1,053,41000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 68 797036240 System Development Fees 526,70500 85 870036250 Transfer of System Development Fees 526,70500 TOTAL NET REVENUE 1,053,41000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 69 69009116 Transfer to SDF Capital Reserve Fund 5,106,12225 86 87059117 Transfer to Capital Project Fund 5,106,12225 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 10,212,24450 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 69 690036240 System Development Fees 5,106,12225 86 870536250 Transfer of System Development Fees 5,106,12225 TOTAL NET REVENUE 10,212,24450PagePage pageNumber5325 August 2 , 2021 – 10 00 am Continued Fiscal Year 2021 - 2022 Health REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59157819 COVID 19 Expense 226,86700 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 226,86700 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 591534155 State Grant 226,86700 TOTAL NET REVENUE 226,86700 Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51001700 Vehicles 1,14000 10 51004300 Special Services 14675 10 51007400 Capital Outlay 35,07074 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 12,02029 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 48,37778 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510032509 Insurance Recovery 35,07074 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 14675 10 510035104 Sheriff Fees 1,14000 10 510035160 Federal Equitable Sharing 12,02029 TOTAL NET REVENUE 48,37778 Social Services REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61004515 Program Expense 7,05094 10 61101917 LIEAP Program 44781 10 61251600 M and R Equipment 4236 10 61401902 State County General Assistance 9,43398 10 61401905 IV - E Foster Care 22775 10 61451905 IV - E Foster Care 1,16559 10 61401906 State Foster Care 3,19264 10 61451906 State Foster Care 12613 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 21,68720 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 21,68720 TOTAL NET REVENUE 21,68720 7 Appointments Upon a motion by Commissioner Butch Lawter , seconded by Commissioner Larry Wood , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board made the following appointments and granted waivers in the length of service policy where needed A Alcoholic Beverage Control Board – Reappointed Craig Williams for a three year term to expire on August 31 , 2024 PagePage pageNumber6326 August 2 , 2021 – 10 00 am Continued B Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action Board – Reappointed Dawn Winn - Burdo for a two year term to expire on August 31 , 2023 and granted Ms Winn - Burdo a waiver in the length of service policy ; and appointed Derrick Applewhite , Jr to fill an unexpired term ending February 28 , 2022 C Johnston County Board of Health – Appointed Tim Little representing Professional Engineer for a three year term to expire on August 31 , 2024 D Library Board of Trustees – Reappointed Janice Bizzell for a three year term to expire on August 31 , 2024 ; and appointed Jennifer Seagraves to fill an unexpired term ending June 30 , 2022 E Livestock Arena Management Board – Reappointed Eric W Honeycutt and Paul H “ Sonny ” Howard , Jr for two year terms to expire on August 31 , 2023 ; and granted Mr Honeycutt a waiver in the length of service policy Other Appointments F Hospital Authority Board of Commissioners – Nominations The Chairman announced that the votes for the Hospital Authority nominations would be done by written ballot Ballots were distributed to the Commissioners who completed their votes The Chairman stated the results would be tallied and certified upon adjournment and announced at the 6 00 pm meeting Note At the 6 00 pm meeting , the Chairman announced that David F Mills and Dr Marilyn Pearson were nominated for the two positions The nominations will be sent to the Hospital Authority for review and recommendation Final appointments will be made by the Chairman at the September 7 , 2021 meeting 8 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of June 2021 , as follows Enforced Collections June 2021 YTD 20 21 Wage Garnishments 37 269 Bank Attachments 94 537 Levies 0 0 Foreclosures Complaints Filed May 2021 0 Pending 12 Dollars Collected May 2021 0 Sale Date No sale scheduled at this time Levy Amount and Collections to Date 2020 Real and Personal Levy 2019 Real and Personal Levy As of June 30 , 2021 As of June 30 , 2020 150,948,41747 Levy 142,412,05324 Levy 150,607,53466 Payments 141,602,25238 Payments 340,88281 Balance 809,80086 Balance 9977 Collected 9943 Collected + 034 RMV – NCVTS Collections June 2021 June 2020 1,752,67703 1,410,22391 YTD 20 21 - 18,575,19168 YTD 19 20 - 15,892,39862PagePage pageNumber7327 August 2 , 2021 – 10 00 am Continued 9 Annual Tax Settlement and Charge to Collect Taxes for 2021 Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews submitted the following annual tax settlement as of June 30 , 2021 Annual Settlement - June 30 , 2021 Total 2020 - 2021 Real Personal Property Tax Levy 150,948,41747 Total 2020 - 2021 Collected 150,607,53466 Percent Collected - Real Personal 9977 0997741 up 034 Collected Credited Real Business Personal 147,366,63718 Discoveries 4,064,43700 Releases 482,65671 Levy 150,948,41747 Payments 150,607,53466 Balance Unpaid 340,88281 A final collections audit will be conducted by an outside auditing firm and included in the county - wide audit for 2020 - 2021 2009 - 2019 Levy Collected Real Personal 638,91504 Motor Vehicles 9,69573 Increase in Real Business Personal Property Levy 2019 142,412,05324 2020 150,948,41747 Increase Percentage 599 Enforced Collections 2020 - 2021 Garnishments Served 269 183,75519 Paid 177 113,04220 Unpaid active 78 64,31193 Terminated 12 3,48998 Released 2 2,91108PagePage pageNumber8328 August 2 , 2021 – 10 00 am Continued Bank Attachments Served 537 665,13784 Paid 350 393,84986 Unpaid active 11 15,12444 No funds 40 51,29272 Account closed 16 17,08506 Released 11 15,52101 No Accounts etc 43 64,40857 Protected Funds SS 15 12,38850 Unpaid Partials 51 95,46768 Levies 0 Debt Setoff Program 28 3,08826 Field Collections Deputy Collectors 706 1,605,25917 Total collected by enforcement actions 10655 1,608,34743 Excludes dollars collected by foreclosure attorney Interest and fees collected 400,00250 Real Estate Foreclosure Collections Accounts sent to Foreclosure Attorney 0 Complaints Filed 0 Complaints Pending 12 Accounts Paid 5 Total Collected by Foreclosure 9,69019 Multi - Year Taxes Foreclosure Sales Property Sold Property Redeemed 2 1 One 1 property remains in the upset bid period Payment Arrangements We encourage taxpayers to enter into payment arrangements prior to their taxes becoming delinquent The tax collections office accepted 656 payment arrangements totaling approximately 2,166,12835 As of June 30 , two 2 remain upaid with a outstanding balance of 27242 Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Real and Personal 133,35626PagePage pageNumber9329 August 2 , 2021 – 10 00 am Continued 71 New Filings Previous year 115 filings - 67,35785 2020 Post Petition Taxes 51,41060 Protected from Enforcement Property Tax Commission Appeals in 2020 8 Unpaid Taxes from 2020 Appeals 10,08724 Total Taxes Protected from Enforcement 194,85410 Unenforceable accounts represent 5716 of the Unpaid Balance of Real and Personal Property 194,85410 340,88281 5716 Tax Collection Rate Summary FY 2020 2021 9977 FY 2019 2020 9943 FY 2018 2019 9988 FY 2017 2018 9990 FY 2016 2017 9989 FY 2015 2016 9984 Annual Ad Valorem Levy Real & Personal Registered Motor Property Vehicles FY 2020 2021 Levy 150,948,41747 Collected 150,607,53466 18,575,19168 FY 2019 2020 Levy 142,412,05324 Collected 141,602,25238 15,892,39862 FY 2018 2019 Levy 117,814,10987 Collected 117,668,89563 15,391,76914 FY 2017 2018 Levy 113,714,90011 Collected 113,595,65756 14,429,89218 FY 2016 2017 Levy 109,207,06352 Collected 109,077,08288 13,967,99650Page0330 August 2 , 2021 – 10 00 am Continued FY 2015 2016 Levy 105,623,95660 Collected 105,453,20078 12,851,83408 Summary The 2020 - 2021 fiscal year has been a challenge as Johnston County Tax Administration continued to find our way through how to work in the ever - changing COVID - 19 environment With the assistance of other County departments , we continued to operate on a rotation of some working in the office while the remaining staff teleworked We encouraged remote options for paying taxes and receiving assistance from our office resulting in positive responses for our efforts The vast majority of Johnston County taxpayers timely remitted their 2020 taxes The number of phone payments and online payments increased over previous years and we offered payment plans for current billings to assist those not paying property taxes through their mortgage escrow More than 650 taxpayers used this payment plan option to remit more than 2M in property taxes Collections numbers through January 5 , 2021 , the last day to timely pay 2020 taxes , were somewhat misrepresented as timely mailed payments were received as late as March At fiscal year - end , 340,88281 of the county levy remained outstanding and 57 of that was barred from collection due to bankruptcies or valuation appeals The 2020 levy was Johnston County’s largest to date , surpassing the previous year by more than 8M Personal property and business personal property must be valued annually and during the last year , staff valued 73,746 property items Real estate staff reviewed 4,647 permits to determine value changes and processed 15,014 deed transfers to capture new ownership information Since the 2019 countywide reappraisal , Johnston County has realized an increase of more than 7,000 parcels This is only a partial representation of the tasks performed by staff to close the books on a very busy year for a rapidly growing county I thank the citizens of Johnston County for taking their responsibility of timely tax payment so seriously , without which we could not be so successful To the Commissioners , County management and staff , I thank you for your support and confidence as we strive to ensure the equitable valuation and collection of Johnston County taxes Finally , I commend my staff for remaining focused on the tasks at hand , and providing excellent customer service , while keeping pace with the increasing workload North Carolina General Statute 105 - 373 requires that I provide a settlement of the prior year’s tax collections This settlement is a true and accurate accounting of the 2020 FY 2020 - 2021 taxes and I request that the Johnston County Board of County Commissioners accept this settlement I further request , that as required by North Carolina General Statute 105 - 321 , the Board of Commissioners charge me with the responsibility for collection of 2021 FY 2021 - 2022 taxes Jocelyn S Andrews Johnston County Tax Administrator August 2 , 2021 Motion to Accept the 2020 Tax Settlement and Charge to Tax Administrator to Collect 2021 Taxes Commissioner Patrick E Harris moved the Board accept the above Annual Tax Settlement for 2020 taxes and issue the following charge to the Tax Administrator for collection of 2021 taxes Commissioner Ted G Godwin seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote You are hereby authorized , empowered , and commanded to collect the taxes set forth in the tax records filed in the office of the Tax Administrator and in the tax receipts herewith delivered to you , in the amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth Such taxes are hereby declared to be a first lien upon all real property of the respective taxpayers in Johnston County , and this order shall be a full and sufficient authority to direct , require , and enable you to levy on and sell any real or personal property of such taxpayers , for and on account thereof , in accordance with law Page1331 August 2 , 2021 – 10 00 am Continued 10 Manager Reports and Comments A Federal COVID Stimulus Funds County Manager Rick Hester reported that the County has been allocated 406 million in federal COVID stimulus funding He stated the first 20 million has been received and the remainder will be coming soon Mr Hester recommended the Board consider appropriating 35 million of the funding to be used towards County water , wastewater , and broadband infrastructure projects with the remaining 5 million to be held as non - committed funds with a purpose to be determined Following discussion , the Board took the recommendation under advisement B Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds County Manager Rick Hester stated the bond ratings for the water and sewer revenue bonds were strong and the final interest rate proposals will be coming soon Mr Hester thanked Finance Director Deputy County Manager Chad McLamb , Debt Manager Martha Lasater , and all the Finance staff for their work C Public Safety Center Phase 2 Bids County Manager Rick Hester reported a bid award recommendation for the Public Safety Center Phase 2 construction project will be coming to the Board of Commissioners at the August mid - month meeting 11 Board Reports and Comments A Salaries for Register of Deeds and Sheriff Upon a motion by Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Patrick E Harris , and carried unanimously , the Board voted to set the annual salaries for Sheriff Steve Bizzell at 164,000 and Register of Deeds Craig Olive at 105,000 , based on market salary data provided by the Johnston County Human Resources Department 12 Closed Session – NCGS 14331811 a 3 – Attorney - Client Privilege ; NCGS 14331811 a 4 – Economic Development ; and NCGS 14331811 a 5 – Acquisition of Property Upon a motion by Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Patrick E Harris , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit in closed session for the purposes of consulting with an attorney employed by the Board in order to preserve the attorney - client privilege pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143 - 31811 a 3 ; to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area , pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143 - 31811 a 4 ; and to establish or instruct staff concerning the negotiation of the price and terms of a contract concerning the acquisition of real property pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143 - 31811 a 5 No action was taken Commissioner Larry Wood moved the Board adjourn closed session and resume regular session Commissioner Tony Braswell seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote There being no further business , Commissioner Tony Braswell moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Ted G Godwin seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 12 20 pm Chad M Stewart , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage