March 2, 2020 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 251 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners March 2 , 2020 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , March 2 , 2020 at 10 00 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina The following members were present Present Chairman Ted G Godwin , Vice Chairman Chad M Stewart , Jeffrey P Carver , Larry Wood , Tony Braswell , Patrick E Harris , and RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr 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 Ted G Godwin called the meeting to order at 10 00 am Commissioner Patrick E Harris opened the meeting with a prayer American Legion Post 141 Selma led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Resolution Honoring Retired Pine Level Town Clerk Sharon Thompson Chairman Ted G Godwin announced that the resolution honoring retired Pine Level Town Clerk Sharon Thompson would be held at the 6 00 pm meeting Note At the 6 00 pm meeting , the Board adopted the resolution 3 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – February 3 , 2020 10 00 am and 6 00 pm B Department of Transportation – Additions to System The Board concurred with the Department of Transportation’s recommendation to add the following roads to the State Maintained System Moss Landing Drive and Stone Bank Circle – River Run Subdivision – Micro Township Glamorgan Drive , Cairnie Place , E Tauchers Path and W Tauchers Path – Stonebriar Subdivision – Wilders Township C Town of Benson – Appointment to Benson Planning Board Per the Town of Benson’s request , the Board appointed the following individual to the Benson Planning Board representing the ETJ area of the Town Charles Harper , 2281 Tarheel Road , Benson term expiring February 28 , 2021 D Order to Advertise Tax Liens , adopted as follows Pursuant to NCGS § 105 - 369 a and b1 , the total amount of unpaid real estate taxes for 2019 is 3,814,17435 as of January 31 , 2020 To satisfy the requirement of NCGS § 105 - 369 b1 , notices ofPage252 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued unpaid delinquent taxes were sent via US mail to the owners of record as of January 10 , 2020 At the request of Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews , the Board adopted the order to authorize the Tax Department to advertise the liens for the delinquent 2019 tax bills E Tax Releases & Refunds – 1 15 2020 – 02 15 2020 Motor Vehicle Release Refund Report Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2019 2002 - 649057 1911 - 671614 Glorie , Ronnie Petrus C Overpayment 14692 2019 2002 - 649059 2001 - 671616 Kendall , Jason Kyle Overpayment 10019 2019 2002 - 649061 2001 - 671618 Straka , Barbara Alice Overpayment 11267 2019 2002 - 649062 1903 - 671619 Davis , Sabrina Ann Overpayment 12071 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 1 17 2020 10 44 37 AM ALassiter 2019 - 204475 2000220519 CREECH , AMANDA BROOKE 17954 1 17 2020 10 54 10 AM ALassiter 2019 - 204474 2000220519 CREECH , AMANDA BROOKE 13270 1 17 2020 11 35 02 AM ALassiter 2019 - 95302 2000201663 TEW , JOSHUA WAYNE 37462 1 23 2020 8 19 54 AM ALassiter 2019 - 108812 2000203877 ANGEL FREIGHT SERVICE LLC 24183 1 27 2020 9 16 23 AM cfutch 2019 - 112521 2000210691 WEST , JAMES P 34003 1 27 2020 9 25 06 AM cfutch 2019 - 78271 2000183575 PRATT , CHARLES M 12502 2 5 2020 9 49 16 AM dwoodward2 2019 - 107573 2000109655 YOUNG , HUGH L SR HEIRS 25851 2 10 2020 9 46 34 AM ALassiter 2019 - 204921 2000221643 MILE HIGH 5280 LLC 3,43541 Real Personal Property Refunds TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 1 16 2020 11 07 08 AM ajsoutherland 2019 - 39870 35500100 HALL , JESSE FLOYD 91720 1 16 2020 2 28 38 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 40061 2000164792 HAMER FAMILY TRUST 2,11097 1 16 2020 2 28 38 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 63841 2000180147 MCDOUGAL , CLEOPHUS 2,32106 1 16 2020 2 28 38 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 81834 2000089678 RICE , DAVID W 23456 1 17 2020 2 12 09 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 101190 2000173838 WAYNE T SIEBERT 92424 REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST 1 21 2020 8 40 15 AM ajsoutherland 2019 - 80111 2000206470 RALEIGH PROJECTS , LLC 1,61610 1 21 2020 2 34 39 PM ajsoutherland 2019 - 80113 2000206470 RALEIGH PROJECTS , LLC 1,50500 1 21 2020 2 53 10 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 14584 2000204732 BULLOCK , JOHN H JR 3,94944 1 21 2020 2 53 10 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 38924 2000209811 GUERRA , GABRIELLA 1,18007 ALEJANDRA 1 21 2020 2 53 10 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 52920 48905880 JORDAN , LYNDON K 12441 1 22 2020 2 24 55 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 47161 2000026455 INGRAM , JESSE E 1,46067 1 22 2020 2 24 55 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 47164 2000085255 INGRAM , JESSE E 11,05522 1 22 2020 2 24 55 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 47165 42687700 INGRAM , JESSE E 87341 1 22 2020 2 24 55 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 47163 2000026455 INGRAM , JESSE E 1,88196 1 22 2020 2 24 55 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 47746 42687700 INGRAM , JESSE E 2,18525 1 23 2020 2 57 46 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 35330 2000091007 GARCIA , SIMON 1,33389 1 23 2020 2 57 46 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 35331 2000091007 GARCIA , SIMON 77977 1 23 2020 2 57 46 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 53110 2000197371 KASMIERSKI , CONSTANCE 2,18503 1 23 2020 2 57 46 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 87916 2000113239 SIMONS AUTO SALES INC 41896 1 24 2020 2 56 40 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 72695 2000189517 PACE , JOEL M 2,92263 1 24 2020 2 56 40 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 103936 2000109407 WIGGINS , RUSSELL E 37411 1 27 2020 9 16 50 AM cfutch 2019 - 112521 2000210691 WEST , JAMES P 34003 1 27 2020 9 25 34 AM cfutch 2019 - 78271 2000183575 PRATT , CHARLES M 12502 1 27 2020 2 22 57 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 94420 86136440 SUTTON , L P JR 10000 1 28 2020 1 57 08 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 40925 2000198269 HAMNI BANK 50745 1 28 2020 1 57 08 PM LOCKBOX 2018 - 70924 2000196729 NIXON , DENVER GRAY 10258 1 28 2020 2 20 49 PM cfutch 2019 - 70924 2000196729 NIXON , DENVER GRAY 10061Page253 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued 1 29 2020 2 33 45 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 86519 2000207209 SCMG - GLEN LAUREL , LLC 4,60397 1 29 2020 4 38 15 PM jevans 2019 - 103226 2000189813 WHITE , CAROLYN P 37985 2 4 2020 8 17 31 AM ONLINE 2019 - 103737 2000105152 WHITLEY , STEVEN A 1,50472 2 5 2020 4 22 39 PM ajsoutherland 2019 - 12506 2000217577 BRANNAN , RONNIE WILBERT 10000 2 6 2020 3 01 37 PM ajsoutherland 2019 - 79902 2000098921 RAGLAND , BOBBIE LOU 12300 ANDREWS 2 7 2020 2 03 35 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 74231 2000113164 PARRISH , BYRON LAMONT 10200 LIFE ESTATE 2 10 2020 8 51 26 AM Jodee 2019 - 24812 2000110157 CURRIE , GEORGE 95477 Langdon 2 10 2020 2 44 50 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 91715 2000090840 STARKS , DONNIE MAE 70534 2 13 2020 2 32 48 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 28384 2000113926 DEVLIN , JOSEPH J DDS 27687 2 13 2020 2 32 48 PM LOCKBOX 2019 - 107801 2000212636 PARADISE HOMES OF 44178 JOHNSTON COUNTY INC 2 14 2020 11 56 46 AM Jodee 2019 - 8605 2000067999 BAREFOOT , TIFFANY 18175 Langdon 2 14 2020 2 22 06 PM awestbrook 2019 - 11016 2000195303 BENT CREEK TRANSPORT INC 15739 North Carolina Vehicle Tax System - Pending Refund Report – January 2020 100 + Payee Name Bill # Transaction # Refund Total Reason Change CAROLINA COMFORT AIR INC 0050754923 237838068 Situs error 000 70735 7446 23578 86867 CAROLINA COMFORT AIR INC 0050754791 237838076 Situs error 000 54428 5729 18143 66842 DAUGHTRY , ROBERT GLENN 0051505873 119124960 Adjustment 30628 3224 33852 ELLINGTON , JOHN DAVID JR 0051743622 119805126 Adjustment 11120 1060 12180 HARDEE , RONALD ALLEN 0051502655 119125042 Adjustment 32528 24396 56924 LEE , DONALD GARRETT 0004038780 119971956 Assessed In 10803 Err 1523 12326 LEE , DONALD GARRETT 0004038780 119971958 Assessed In 12558 Err 966 13524 LEE , DONALD GARRETT 0004038780 119971960 Assessed In 15405 Err 1185 16590 LEE , DONALD GARRETT 0004038780 119971962 Adjustment 17706 1362 19068 LEE , DONALD GARRETT 0004038780 119971964 Assessed In 19445 Err 1496 Page254 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued 20941 LEE , DONALD GARRETT 0004038780 119881468 Mileage 25417 2007 27424 LEITH ACURA 0051208480 118741638 Processed In 27056 Error 2136 29192 SPENCE , JONATHAN MATTHEW 0051523609 119545588 Adjustment 9192 1209 10401 February 20 , 2020 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 , Jocelyn Andrews A complete record of this information is on file in the County Finance Office Totals from 1 15 20 to 2 15 20 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 87745 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 1,85229 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 14397 Recommended by Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews Approved by Finance Director J Chad McLamb 4 Public Comments Mr Trey Walters , President with Blue Line Aviation , asked to speak regarding the Johnston County Airport Authority appointments and the Chairman asked him to wait until that item came up on the agenda No other public comments were received at this time 5 Corinth - Holder Volunteer Fire Department – Request for Tax Exempt Loan Status Chairman Ted G Godwin recused himself from this item and Vice Chairman Chad M Stewart led the meeting Corinth - Holder Volunteer Fire Department Chief Larry Woodard requested the Board to adopt a resolution approving tax exempt loan status so they can borrow up to 65,000 from KS Bank for the purchase of a Pierce Contender 2004 International DuraStar 4400 Water Tender at an interest rate of 262 with a 2 year term Chief Woodard offered to answer any questions Finance Director and Assistant County Manager Chad McLamb reported the fire department requested three proposals with two received Mr McLamb stated he reviewed the proposals and recommends financing through KS Bank Commissioner Patrick E Harris moved the Board adopt the following resolution approving tax exempt loan status for the Corinth - Holder Volunteer Fire Department Commissioner Larry Wood seconded the motion , which carried unanimously with Chairman Godwin abstaining NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED , that the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County , North Carolina , does hereby approve a tax - exempt loan to the Corinth - Holder Volunteer Fire Department , Inc the “ FD ” , from KS Bank in an amount up to 65,00000 for the purchase of a Pierce Contender 2004 International DuraStar 4400 Water Tender RESOLVED , FURTHER , that the approval of the loan to the FD set forth above is given solely for purposes of the public approval requirements for tax - exempt financing applicable to the FD because of Section 150 e 3 and Section 147 f of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 , as amended , and such approval does not obligate the County or its Board of Commissioners in any way regarding repayment of the debt Chairman Godwin resumed control of the meeting PagePage pageNumber5255 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued 6 Nursing Home Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Update Jimmy Parker , Chairman of the Nursing Home Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee , provided the Board with an annual update on the Committee’s work Mr Parker stated the mission of the Committee is to serve as grassroots volunteer advocates for residents in long term care in Johnston County He added their vision is that citizens of Johnston County and the residents of long term care facilities in Johnston County will recognize the Committee as a key advocate and resource for information about long term care issues Mr Parker stated the Committee’s responsibility is to visit all the long term care facilities in the County and apprise themselves of the general conditions , assure that the residents ’ Bill of Rights are being upheld , assist residents with any concerns , and educate and inform the community about long term care Mr Parker reported they currently have 13 active committee members and are allowed to have up to 25 He stated recruitment efforts are ongoing and the new appointment process under House Bill 248 is working very well Mr Parker thanked Carolyn Pennington for her work as the Regional Ombudsman for Johnston County stating she provides expert guidance and great support to the Committee Mr Parker also noted that Ms Pennington spends a great deal of time in the long term care facilities in Johnston County assisting residents on issues of resident rights , quality of care , care planning , and improper eviction or inadequate discharge planning He noted Ms Pennington also provides classroom training for new applicants , in - service training to facilities staff , and leadership training to allow committee leaders in the region to have opportunities to share experiences and learn from each other Mr Parker reported the following on the long term care facilities in the County 27 facilities with a capacity of approximately 1,253 residents 5 Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation Facilities - total capacity 670 residents 10 Adult Care Homes Assisted Living - total capacity 495 residents 12 Family Care Homes 6 or fewer residents - total capacity 88 residents Dementia care special care capacity 188 beds ~ 15 of total beds - Assisted Living facilities – 168 beds in secure units - Nursing Home – 20 beds in secure units Facilities that do not have secure units will accept dementia patients depending on the level of care required Construction has been completed on an Assisted Living Facility in Smithfield with a capacity of 60 residents including some dementia care beds An opening date has not been announced Mr Parker stated facility visits are conducted by teams of three to five members grouped by geographic regions in the County to reduce travel He stated the teams rotate facility assignments quarterly Mr Parker reported for 2019 the Committee teams conducted over 72 facility visits devoting more than 1,065 hours and logging more than 5,473 miles He explained the teams document the visits and file reports with the full Committee for review which are then sent to the Ombudsman and finally placed on the County’s website Mr Parker stated any issues or concerns encountered during the visits are discussed with the staff administration , with the resident’s permission He continued that members always encourage communication with staff and any unresolved issues are immediately referred to the Regional Ombudsman Mr Parker reported on the strengths and weaknesses with the County’s long term care facilities He stated some of the weaknesses include inadequate staffing ratios , lack of or little variety of activities , high turnover rates for staff and administrators , and improvements needed in making the dining experience more meaningful Mr Parker spoke on the strengths stating the skilled nursing facilities provide excellent rehabilitation services , most facilities have active resident councils , there are renovations and improvements in several facilities , and many churches and civic groups are providing religious services and entertainment at facilities Mr Parker stated the Committee members continue to educate the public on the issues of long term care for the elderly by attending community events to hand out literature and answer questions Mr Parker noted they have Committee Members serving on local , regional , and State level boards in an effort to stay informed of the issues facing the elderly Mr Parker concluded the update by stating the Committee has developed good working relationships with facility staff and administrators and the administrators welcome the Committee’sPagePage pageNumber6256 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued perspective and suggestions He stated most residents express satisfaction with the care received Mr Parker thanked Commissioner Chad M Stewart for his participation with the Committee and the entire Board for their support to the Committee members Upon a question by Commissioner Patrick E Harris , Mr Parker reported the Committee sees the same complaints and issues every year and the key is to stay on top of those concerns and assist residents in negotiating through problems Commissioner Chad M Stewart thanked Mr Parker and all the Committee members stating this is an actively working committee and he appreciates all they do for Johnston County Commissioner Stewart also thanked Ms Pennington for her work with the Committee and the facilities in the County At the inquiry of Commissioner Tony Braswell , Mr Parker stated that he believes the capacity within Johnston County is adequate as there are few waiting lists Mr Parker noted the Committee is also seeing a trend towards an increase for in - home care services , which is the ultimate goal The Board thanked Mr Parker and all the members on the Committee for their work and dedication 7 GoTriangle – Regional Commuter Rail Study Update and Next Steps County Manager Rick Hester explained that during the Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020 budget adoption , the Board allocated funds to participate in Phase I of the regional commuter rail study Mr Hester stated since that time , there has been an average of two meetings a month regarding this project and the Board must now decide how it would like to proceed GoTriangle Chief Development Officer Katharine Eggleston addressed the Board and stated GoTriangle is the public transportation authority for the Research Triangle Region , which serves the Counties of Wake , Durham , and Orange Ms Eggleston stated they also serve the ten - mile radius known as the Greater Triangle Region She reported that GoTriangle has been working with Johnston County and others on the study over the last eight to ten months Ms Eggleston introduced GoTriangle Project Consultant Monica Barrow along with Scott Saylor and Catherine Knudson from North Carolina Railroad Ms Eggleston presented the following update to the Board PagePage pageNumber7257 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am ContinuedPagePage pageNumber8258 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am ContinuedPagePage pageNumber9259 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage0260 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued Chairman Ted G Godwin asked how the range of ridership estimates are generated and if input from local citizens is considered during that process Ms Eggleston explained the numbers were developed using a model published by the Federal Transit Administration which is recommended for projects such as this in order to predict the amount of riders on major transit investments She stated that information is paired with locally developed projections of population and employment data in the corridor as well as existing data for public transportation ridership and other transportation data Ms Eggleston stated the opportunity for citizen input is generally obtained as part of the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s process as they develop their transportation plans Upon questions by Commissioner Butch Lawter , Ms Eggleston reported GoTriangle is looking at two stations in Garner with one of those in the downtown area and the other in the east Garner Auburn area She stated they have been working with the Town of Clayton staff on a possible station site in Clayton and are proposing that it be located very close to the intersection of Hwy 70 and NC Hwy 42 Ms Eggleston stated any possible crossing closures is something that would be studied once they move into the design phase of the project She stated one of the next key upcoming steps is to conduct a screening of the corridor to identify locations where it would be difficult to add an additional track at the existing crossings Commissioner Chad M Stewart asked how additional land would be secured for track expansion Ms Eggleston responded that the North Carolina Railroad Company owns a 200 ft wide corridor throughout the State that they anticipate could accommodate the majority of the additional track needed for the commuter rail service She stated additional right - of - way may be needed to accommodate a new station or park and ride lot , but they feel the existing corridor will be able to accommodate most of their needs At the inquiry of Commissioner Tony Braswell , Ms Eggleston explained that very often projects such as this are developed on an incremental basis where it focuses on an initial phase where there is a large population and employment and then over time as the region grows , the system is incrementally expanded She stated even if any of the areas choose not to move forward in the initial phase , there will be opportunities for expansion in the future Page1261 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued Upon a question by Commissioner Patrick E Harris , Ms Eggleston stated their estimates presented today do not include any offset for fare revenue or any subsidy that could come from the Federal Transit Administration or the State Upon a question by Commissioner Larry Wood , Ms Eggleston stated GoTriangle’s modeling does consider how people will get to and from the train stations and they anticipate the park and ride lots would be utilized significantly She continued that they see riders either walking the remaining distances to work or taking a bus Commissioner Stewart asked if GoTriangle has reached out to the corporate partners to see how this could affect economic development Ms Eggleston responded that they have been working with the Chambers of Commerce in Johnston County throughout this project and as they move forward , they would work closely with the business community as well as the County and municipal economic development teams Ms Eggleston continued with the presentation as follows Page2262 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage3263 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued Chairman Godwin asked with the idea of putting an additional track in with the existing North Carolina Railroad , if that idea has been developed enough to get an assurance from North Carolina Railroad that this project can happen as planned Ms Eggleston responded that part of the next phase of study would be to conduct detailed capacity modeling not only with the North Carolina Railroad but also with Norfolk Southern and CSX in an effort to model the reliability of the system with the addition of a commuter rail service She stated part of that next phase would be to identify an operating plan along with the associated infrastructure that would be accepted by the rail companies in order to get a certainty for the project Page4264 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Stewart noted that Johnston County’s portion of the next phase is 250,000 and he asked what the County could expect to receive out of that next phase Commissioner Stewart also asked for an estimated timeframe for project completion Ms Eggleston stated the intent of the next phase of study would be to get information needed to support a decision on whether or not to move forward with implementation of design , engineering , and ultimately construction She stated projects such as this generally take approximately ten years to complete , although timeframes can widely vary Commissioner Lawter asked if preliminary engineering would be involved in the next phase Ms Eggleston responded the next phase would go through the end of the planning phase and in key areas , some preliminary engineering would be performed for areas in downtown Durham and downtown Cary Commissioner Lawter commented that part of the mission statement of the Board of Commissioners is to “ enhance the quality of life for present and future generations of the people of Johnston County ” and he sees this project as something that coincides with that mission statement for the future of Johnston County as it continues to grow Mr Hester noted if the Board chooses to move forward with the next step , there will also be choices after the study is complete as to whether or not Johnston County wants to be a part of this project He stated at that point , the County could look at specific costs involved with construction and determine how to pay for those costs Chairman Godwin commented that the project cost is of great concern to him He stated although Johnston County may not be ready for a project of this magnitude yet , at some point in order to be ready there has to be a start Ms Eggleston stated over the next several weeks , GoTriangle will be presenting to Orange , Durham , and Wake Counties as well as the MPO Boards She stated they would need to know something from Johnston County by April if the County would like to move forward in the next phase Chairman Godwin thanked Ms Eggleston for the information and stated the Board would take the request under advisement 8 Triangle Trails Initiative – Resolution of Support Parks , Greenways , and Open - Space Coordinator Adrian O’Neal introduced Mr Chuck Flink with Greenways Incorporated to present a resolution for consideration supporting the Triangle Trails Initiative , a multi - county regional greenways and trails strategy Mr Flink stated he represents business leaders and local government officials who are interested in creating a regional initiative for trails in the triangle region Mr Flink stated the region would include 14 counties , of which he has met with 12 He presented the following information to the Board Page5265 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage6266 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage7267 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage8268 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Flink concluded his presentation by asking the Board to consider adopting a non - binding resolution of support for the Triangle Trails Initiative Mr Flink stated no funding is requested at this time He stated the return for the County would be technical support for future greenway planning and development At the request of the Chairman , Mr O’Neal stated he has reviewed the proposal and recommends the Board adopt the resolution Commissioner Tony Braswell moved the Board adopt the following resolution supporting the Triangle Trails Initiative , seconded by Commissioner Chad M Stewart and carried unanimously Resolution by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners Supporting the Formation of the Triangle Trails Initiative Whereas , Johnston County , North Carolina is committed to maintaining and enhancing the quality of life for citizens throughout the region and recognizes that the “ Triangle Trails Initiative ” will contribute to the quality of life by weaving together community and regional assets via a network of trails and greenways ; and Whereas , the “ Triangle Trails Initiative ” recommends linking trails and greenways together , across a multi - county regional landscape , gaining cooperation of public and private sector interests that encourage collaboration ; and to create a network that will , in the long term , provide transportation , exercise , leisure , safety , accessibility , recreation , community and economic benefits aimed at enhancing the quality of life ; and Whereas , many communities , agencies , and trail advocates in the region have taken a lead in planning and building local trails and greenways , and those efforts can be greatly enhanced by being connected to a larger regional network of trails ; and Whereas , trails and their green landscape areas help improve the quality of the air we breathe by preserving trees and vegetation , by promoting reduced congestion through non - motorized transportation , and enhance the quality of our water through natural buffers mitigating the impacts of storm water run - off ; andPage9269 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued Whereas , trails and greenways are freely accessible community assets offering opportunities for transportation , recreation and exercise to everyone , including children and families , providing safe places for county residents to experience a sense of community , celebrate our history and culture , and create stronger social ties ; and Whereas , trails have a significant impact on the health and economic viability of the region encouraging active lifestyles , increased levels of tourism , enhanced property values , added jobs , as well as enhanced ability to attract and retain businesses to the region due to improved quality of life ; and Whereas , the “ Triangle Trails Initiative ” provides the foundation for a long term strategy that will continue to grow and to provide an invaluable resource for our children , grandchildren and great grandchildren Now , Therefore , Be It Resolved by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners , that Johnston County supports the concept of working within a regional framework to plan , design , develop and link protected undeveloped landscapes and natural resources by endorsing the “ Triangle Trails Initiative ” nd Adopted this the 2 day of March , 2020 9 Parks , Greenways , and Open - Space Update to the Board Parks , Greenways , and Open - Space Coordinator Adrian O’Neal provided an update to the Board Mr O’Neal reported the implementation of the open space grant cycle is ongoing and all applications have been received for this round of funding with an anticipated funding recommendation coming to the Board in April Mr O’Neal noted the development of a communication chain between his office and Johnston County Schools , the athletic associations , and the municipal park programs is ongoing He stated he has had meetings with Johnston County Schools and a representative from Johnston County Schools will be included in the next Sports Council meeting Mr O’Neal stated he has been conducting a baseline assessment of the facilities throughout the County by visiting the municipal programs as well as the athletic associations Mr O’Neal reported he also met with the Mountains to Sea Trail and the East Coast Greenways organizations about their interest in the County and he feels good communication has transpired between the groups Mr O’Neal continued that in an effort to further the development of a relationship with outside land conservancy organizations to create open space parameters to enhance the selection of potential park sites , he has enlisted the aid of the Triangle Land Conservancy and the Upper Coastal Plains Rural Planning Organization Mr O’Neal stated plans are also in development to update the Recreation Master Plan , which has been in place for five years and in order to be eligible for grant funding that plan needs to be current He stated the plan for this update is to solicit as much public input as possible in an effort to see what the needs are Mr O’Neal stated in looking at future opportunities he plans to apply for grant funding to complement County budget funding as well as open space funds He stated opportunities will be sought through the Land Water Conservation Fund , the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund , the Recreational Trails Program , and the Department of Transportation Planning Program Mr O’Neal stated he also hopes to enhance the existing indoor and outdoor facility use through Johnston County Schools because there are many facilities sitting unused during the summer months , which could be utilized Mr O’Neal concluded his update by stating he heard positive sentiment for increasing the open space fee - in - lieu at the recent stakeholder community meetings concerning growth management At the inquiry of Commissioner Larry Wood , Mr O’Neal stated he has met with Johnston County Schools and is working on sending out a survey to determine exactly what the concerns issues are as it relates to the use of school facilities He stated some athletic associations are able to use the school facilities easily while others have difficulties and it is important to determine exactly what the issues are Upon a question by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , Mr O’Neal stated in meeting with the athletic associations and municipal programs , he found a few at first to be somewhat standoffish ; however , he has now been able to create a good dialogue with everyone and the groups are now calling him asking for advice and technical support Mr O’Neal stated he believes things are going well at the moment Commissioner Tony Braswell noted that Johnston County owns various pieces of property throughout the County and he would like Mr O’Neal to create a database of that property which would be helpful in the future as the Board discusses opportunities for recreation Page0270 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued Mr O’Neal responded that he has obtained a map of County owned properties through the GIS Department and he hopes to work with the Triangle Land Conservancy on pinpointing good land that could be considered for future parks Commissioner Butch Lawter encouraged Mr O’Neal to look at funding opportunities available through the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization CAMPO as the County looks at expanding trail systems Mr O’Neal agreed with Commissioner Lawter , stating he is familiar with the programs and will be looking into those opportunities Commissioner Patrick E Harris thanked Mr O’Neal for his coordination with Johnston County Schools stating those properties are paid for with taxpayer money and he believes the use of those facilities are a key component in parks and recreation At the inquiry of Commissioner Braswell , Mr O’Neal reported in the last round of application submittals for open space funds , he asked the groups to list all their needs in an effort to develop an inventory as the Board looks at future bond referendums 10 Public Utilities – Resolutions for Proposed Funding Applications Utilities Director Chandra Farmer , PE stated the deadline to apply for the spring round of loan and grant assistance administered through the NCDEQ Division of Infrastructure is April 30 , 2020 She stated the Department of Utilities recommends the County submit funding applications for the following projects No Project Name Description DWSRF - Replace existing asbestos cement AC water 1 2022 AC Line Replacement Project mains located within the County’s water distribution system CWSRF - Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion New 40 2 210 WWTF 4 MGD Expansion MGD Treatment Facility on County Home Road Ms Farmer reported both projects are identified in the County’s approved Water and Sewer Capital Improvements Plan and staff respectfully requests the Board’s consideration of resolutions authorizing the submission of loan applications and designating signatory authority to Rick J Hester , County Manager She offered to answer any questions Upon a motion by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , seconded by Commissioner Butch Lawter , and carried unanimously , the Board adopted the following two resolutions for the projects listed above RESOLUTION BY JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS , The Federal Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987 and the North Carolina the Water Infrastructure Act of 2005 NCGS 159G have authorized the making of loans and grants to aid eligible units of government in financing the cost of construction of a water distribution system project and WHEREAS , Johnston County has need for and intends to construct a water distribution system project described as 2022 AC Line Replacement Project and WHEREAS , Johnston County intends to request state loan assistance for the project , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , BY THE Board of Commissioners OF Johnston County That Johnston County , the Applicant , will arrange financing for all remaining costs of the project , if approved for a State loan award That the Applicant will adopt and place into effect on or before completion of the project a schedule of fees and charges and other available funds which will provide adequate funds for proper operation , maintenance , and administration of the system and the repayment of all principal and interest on the debt That the governing body of the Applicant agrees to include in the loan agreement a provision authorizing the State Treasurer , upon failure of the Johnston County to make scheduled repayment of the loan , to withhold from the Johnston County any State funds that would otherwise be distributed to the local government unit in an amount sufficient to pay all sums then due and payable to the State as a repayment of the loan That the Applicant will provide for efficient operation and maintenance of the project on completion of construction thereof Page1271 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued That Rick J Hester , County Manager , the Authorized Official , and successors so titled , is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the Applicant with the State of North Carolina for a loan to aid in the construction of the project described above That the Authorized Official , and successors so titled , is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate State agency may request in connection with such application or the project to make the assurances as contained above ; and to execute such other documents as may be required in connection with the application That the Applicant has substantially complied or will substantially comply with all Federal , State , and local laws , rules , regulations , and ordinances applicable to the project and to Federal and State grants and loans pertaining thereto Adopted March 2 , 2020 at Smithfield , North Carolina RESOLUTION BY JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS , The Federal Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987 and the North Carolina the Water Infrastructure Act of 2005 NCGS 159G have authorized the making of loans and grants to aid eligible units of government in financing the cost of construction of a wastewater treatment works project , and WHEREAS , The Johnston County has need for and intends to construct a wastewater treatment works project described as the 210 WWTF 4MGD Expansion and WHEREAS , The Johnston County intends to request additional state loan assistance for the project , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY That Johnston County , the Applicant , will arrange financing for all remaining costs of the project , if approved for a State loan award That the Applicant will adopt and place into effect on or before completion of the project a schedule of fees and charges and other available funds which will provide adequate funds for proper operation , maintenance , and administration of the system and the repayment of all principal and interest on the debt That the governing body of the Applicant agrees to include in the loan agreement a provision authorizing the State Treasurer , upon failure of the Johnston County to make scheduled repayment of the loan , to withhold from the Johnston County any State funds that would otherwise be distributed to the local government unit in an amount sufficient to pay all sums then due and payable to the State as a repayment of the loan That the Applicant will provide for efficient operation and maintenance of the project on completion of construction thereof Rick J Hester , County Manager the Authorized Official , and successors so titled , is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the Applicant with the State of North Carolina for a loan to aid in the construction of the project described above That the Authorized Official , and successors so titled , is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate State agency may request in connection with such application or the project to make the assurances as contained above ; and to execute such other documents as may be required in connection with the application That the Applicant has substantially complied or will substantially comply with all Federal , State , and local laws , rules , regulations , and ordinances applicable to the project and to Federal and State grants and loans pertaining thereto Adopted March 2 , 2020 at Smithfield , North Carolina 11 Public Utilities – Sewer Rehabilitation Replacement Proposed Project Budget Utilities Director Chandra Farmer , PE reported in recent years , the County has experienced several instances of ductile iron pipe failure on wastewater force mains She stated in most cases , the failure appears to be due to corrosion from hydrogen sulfide gas Ms Farmer stated on February 18 , 2020 , a failure occurred on the existing 12 ” force main on Cornwallis Road and this was the second occurrence of pipe failure on this force main in three years Ms Farmer noted that although the corrosion may have been caused by the hydrogen sulfide gas , corrosion on this main could also have been caused by cathodic protection for the natural gas line in the area Ms Farmer stated in any case , staff reports that all ductile iron pipe on the existing 12 ” and parallel 6 ” force main in this vicinity should be removed and replaced with PVC pipe She stated this will require removal and replacement of approximately 300 LF of sewer force main and modified connection to the existing HDPE pipe where the force mains cross under Swift Creek by directional drill Ms Farmer reported the Water and Sewer Capital Improvements Plan includes a project for “ Force Main Replacement ” beginning in 2024 ; however , due to the potential risk of ductile iron force main failure , the Department of Utilities recommends initiation of an immediate program to begin evaluating , planning andPage2272 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued construction for removal and replacement of ductile iron force main sections She stated the first project would be a construction contract to remove and replace the ductile iron on Cornwallis Road Ms Farmer stated staff recommends the Board adopt a budget revision to complete the initial Cornwallis Road project with subsequent projects based on need and priority to be determined by the Department of Utilities She stated the initial proposed project budget is 250,000 for construction costs and funding is recommended from the sewer fund reserves Fund 68 Upon a motion by Commissioner Butch Lawter , seconded by Commissioner Patrick E Harris , and carried unanimously , the Board approved the project to remove and replace the ductile iron pipe on Cornwallis Road as requested by staff and adopted the following budget revision REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 83 85571800 Construction 250,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 250,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 83 855737925 Transfer from Other Funds 250,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 250,00000 12 Public Utilities – Duchess Downs Wastewater Pump Station Abandonment Proposed Wastewater Facilities Project Budget Tabled from February Meeting County Attorney Jennifer Slusser noted the Board had tabled a request from Triple B # 29 ODS , LLC to enter into a reimbursement agreement regarding sewer services near the Duchess Downs Wastewater Pump Station area at the February meeting Ms Slusser stated there has been some additional conversations regarding this request and staff recommends the Board take the matter under advisement at this time Chairman Ted G Godwin stated the Board will take the request under advisement 13 Register of Deeds – Refund of Excise Tax County Attorney Jennifer Slusser stated she has reviewed a request for refund of overpayment of revenue stamps from Hankin & Pack , PLLC Ms Slusser reported Chieu Henderson with Hankin & Pack , PLLC , presented a request for refund of 44000 She stated a General Warranty Deed was recorded without the legal description in Johnston County and a Corrective Deed was submitted including the legal description , but with an erroneous payment of Excise Tax Ms Slusser stated as a result , Hankin & Pack , PLLC’s recording account was charged an additional 44000 for the second recording Ms Slusser stated this request meets the statutory requirements for refund and she recommends the Board approve the refund in the amount of 44000 Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Patrick E Harris , and carried unanimously , the Board approved the refund in the amount of 44000 to Hankin & Pack , PLLC 14 Budget Revisions At the request of Finance Director and Assistant County Manager Chad McLamb , Commissioner Chad M Stewart moved the Board approve the following budget revisions , seconded by Commissioner Butch Lawter , and carried by unanimous vote Cooperative Extension REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 58006207 State Grant Expense 6,95500 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 6,95500 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 580034155 NC Grant Revenue 6,95500 TOTAL NET REVENUE 6,95500Page3273 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued Finance Landfill REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 81 77191800 Construction 128,56500 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 128,56500 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 81 771937925 Transfer from Other Funds 128,56500 TOTAL NET REVENUE 128,56500 Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51001700 Vehicles 24,52414 10 51003100 Fuels 3500 10 51003350 Supplies – Special – Sheriff 30000 10 51004300 Special Services 4,37319 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 16,56428 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 45,79661 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 26,74483 10 510035104 Sheriff Fees 2,48750 10 510035160 Federal Equitable Sharing 16,56428 TOTAL NET REVENUE 45,79661 Social Services REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61003200 Office Supplies 86489 10 61003211 Verifications 4500 10 61003330 Foster Children Clothing 8950 10 61004515 Program Expense 2,29373 10 61054500 Contract Services 8652 10 61101909 Crisis 20913 10 61401902 State County General Assistance 9,63171 10 61401905 IV - E Foster Care 31695 10 61451905 IV - E Foster Care 1,62005 10 61401906 State Foster Care 7,50559 10 61451906 State Foster Care 1,09722 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 23,76029 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 23,76029 TOTAL NET REVENUE 23,76029 15 Appointments A Nursing Home Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board – Upon a motion by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , seconded by Commissioner Larry Wood , and carried unanimously , the Board appointed Cynthia Heafy and Constance M Moreno for an initial term to expire on June 30 , 2021 Page4274 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued B Airport Authority Chairman Ted G Godwin called on Mr Trey Walters to address the Board as he had requested during Public Comments Trey Walters , Owner of Blue Line Aviation , 3149 Swift Creek Road , stated his company represents the largest private investment in the history of the Johnston Regional Airport with the construction of a 10 million facility Mr Walters reported they have also helped to secure approximately 6 million in grant funding from the North Carolina Division of Aviation for the Airport He recognized Airport Director Phil Lanier for his work and efforts to grow the Airport Mr Walters continued that the County is experiencing significant growth , especially at the Johnston Regional Airport and he sees the Airport as a largely untapped resource Mr Walters spoke on the amount of tax revenue he feels could be generated at the Airport not only from his investment , but also from other future opportunities Mr Walters stated he believes historically the Airport Authority membership has consisted of mostly pilots , which is a concern to him Mr Walters stated some of the current members have a financial interest in the Airport either through the ownership of hangars or airplane space He spoke on situations involving Airport Authority members and conflicts of interest or perceived conflicts of interest Mr Walters noted it became challenging for him as a business owner trying to invest in the Airport to get his project moving forward due to possible conflicts of interest by the Authority membership He encouraged the Commissioners to consider appointing individuals to the Authority that have no financial interest in the Airport Commissioner Chad M Stewart stated the Commissioners have recently been discussing the memberships of the various boards and committees they appoint with the intent of trying to better spread the representations across the County Commissioner Stewart stated the Authority membership is currently set at five positions and he asked Mr Walters for his thoughts on expanding that membership to seven Mr Walters responded that when more people are involved , more input and feedback can be given , which he believes is a good thing Mr Walters stated he thinks the most important piece going forward is to appoint people that can evaluate the Airport’s opportunities in an unbiased manner Mr Walters also suggested appointing a County Commissioner to serve on the Authority Commissioner Stewart commented that he understands the concerns of Mr Walters ; however , he spoke on the difficulty of appointing members to the Authority who have no interest in aviation or affiliation with planes , asking how effective of a member could someone be if they did not have any knowledge or involvement with such matters Mr Walters stated Mr Lanier is an Airport Director that truly understands how airport operations work and he cautioned against having an Authority that micromanages the daily operations Chairman Godwin thanked Mr Walters for his comments Chairman Godwin stated he would get with the County Attorney regarding legislation to expand the Airport Authority membership to seven members He called for a vote on today’s appointments to the Airport Authority The Board reappointed Bruce Johnson and appointed Freddie L Stancil for four year terms to expire on March 31 , 2024 via the following vote show of hands Voting for Bruce Johnson Commissioners Ted G Godwin , Chad M Stewart , Jeffrey P Carver , Larry Wood , Patrick E Harris , and Butch Lawter Voting for Tim Stevens Commissioners Jeffrey P Carver and Tony Braswell Voting for Michael Haller None Voting for Freddie L Stancil Commissioners Ted G Godwin , Chad M Stewart , Larry Wood , Tony Braswell , Patrick E Harris , and Butch Lawter Voting for Brandon Holland NonePage5275 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Stewart stated if the Board is successful in having the legislation amended to expand the membership , he hopes the applicants that were not appointed today would apply again Commissioner Stewart also agreed with the idea of appointing a Commissioner to serve on the Authority C Johnston County Planning Board The Chairman announced that due to the number of applicants under consideration for the five positions on the Planning Board , the Commissioners would be utilizing written ballots Clerk to the Board Paula Woodard distributed written ballots to the Commissioners , asked for each Commissioner to vote for five of the applicants , and sign the ballot Upon completion , Ms Woodard collected the ballots 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 Nicole Hackler , William E Letchworth , and Larry Massengill were reappointed ; and Denise Benson Byrd and A Brooke Holmes were appointed for three year terms to expire on February 28 , 2023 16 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of January 2020 She presented the following information Enforced Collections January 2020 YTD 19 20 Wage Garnishments 0 101 Bank Attachments 0 56 Levies 0 0 Foreclosures Complaints Filed January 2020 0 Pending 15 Dollars Collected January 2020 0 Sale Date March 25 , 2020 tentative Levy Amount and Collections to Date 2019 Real and Personal Levy 2018 Real and Personal Levy As of January 31 , 2020 As of January 31 , 2019 142,435,37704 Levy 117,827,79245 Levy 138,353,80229 Payments 114,107,21415 Payments 4,081,57475 Balance 3,720,57830 Balance 9713 Collected 9684 Collected + 029 RMV – NCVTS Collections January 2020 January 2019 1,411,89032 1,300,35392 YTD 19 20 - 9,379,60858 YTD 18 19 - 8,521,46722 17 Manager Reports and Comments A Duke Energy Easement – Pritchard Road Property Tax ID No 16I02008Z County Attorney Jennifer Slusser stated Duke Energy has requested an easement on property owned by the County located off Pritchard Road for the purposes of a guy wire installation Ms Slusser stated staff has researched the request , sees no issues , and recommends approval Page6276 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , and carried unanimously , the Board approved the easement to Duke Energy for property owned by the County and located off Pritchard Road Tax ID No 16I02008Z and authorized the County Manager to execute the necessary documents 18 Board Reports and Comments A Resolution Supporting the State of North Carolina’s Proposed FY 2019 - 2021 Biennium Budget Chairman Ted G Godwin presented a draft resolution for the Board’s consideration supporting the State of North Carolina’s Proposed FY 2019 - 2021 Biennium Budget Upon a motion by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried unanimously , the Board adopted the following resolution JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINAS PROPOSED FY 2019 - 2021 BIENNIUM BUDGET WHEREAS , Johnston County recognizes that strong partnerships in the community create lasting and positive impacts for the residents of Johnston County and surrounding areas ; and WHEREAS , the current proposed state budget for the FY 2019 - 2021 Biennium , H966 Appropriations Act , includes over 39 million in critical funding for educational , community safety , and economic development initiatives for several Johnston County organizations and municipalities including ? 276 million to Johnston County Schools for school construction and r & r ? 51 million to Johnston Community College for construction and r & r ? 75,000 for Truck Driver Training Program at Johnston Community College ? 150,000 to the Town of Smithfield for infrastructure needs ? 50,000 to the Pine Level Police Department ? 100,000 to the Banner American Legion ? 25,000 to the Clayton Chamber of Commerce ? 75,000 to Smithfield for Downtown Development ? 100,000 to the Town of Benson for water infrastructure ? 25,000 to the Town of Benson for water infrastructure ? 50,000 to the Town of Micro for water infrastructure ? 200,000 to the Town of Four Oaks for water infrastructure ? 100,000 to the Town of Wilson’s Mills for water infrastructure ? 15,000 to the Town of Princeton for downtown revitalization ? 100,000 to the Town of Smithfield for building renovation ? 51 million to the Johnston Regional Airport over the biennium ? 257,000 for the Selma Union Station Depot ? 260,000 to the Town of Kenly for civic center renovations ? 50,000 to the Town of Kenly for asbestos removal NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners strongly encourages all members of the General Assembly to act in accordance with the needs of the State and support Johnston County by taking measures to ensure these important programs , included in the proposed state budget , are funded for the communities that they will so clearly benefit nd Adopted this the 2 day of March , 2020 B Update from Commissioner Butch Lawter – School Funding Formulas Commissioner Butch Lawter reported that he along with Chairman Ted G Godwin , Commissioner Tony Braswell , and Finance Director Chad McLamb recently had a conversation with another county regarding school funding formulas Commissioner Lawter shared information from that conversation on a funding formula utilized by that County and how it helped them during their budget discussions each year Page7277 March 2 , 2020 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Lawter noted that while their formula may not be right for Johnston County , the conversation was very informative as he looks for better ways to consider education funding each year with Johnston County Schools C Future Joint Meeting with Johnston County Board of Education Chairman Ted G Godwin noted there has been talks about the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education having a joint meeting in the near future to review updated OREd information and that meeting date time will be announced when scheduled Chairman Godwin also stated he would like to consider having three volunteers from the Commissioners to begin meeting on a quarterly basis with three volunteers from the Board of Education Chairman Godwin stated he thinks these quarterly meetings would be helpful for both parties going forward 19 Closed Session – NCGS 14331811 a 3 – Attorney - Client Privilege and NCGS 14331811 a 5 – Acquisition of Property Upon a motion by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , 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 include Johnston County vs West - 18 CVS 1847 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 Chad M Stewart seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote There being no further business , Commissioner Butch Lawter moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Larry Wood seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 1 00 pm Ted G Godwin , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage