October 1, 2018 - 6:00 pm - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Zoning)

10 503 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners October 1 , 2018 6 00 pm The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , October 1 , 2018 at 6 00 pm 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 , County Attorney Jennifer J Slusser , and Paralegal Deputy Clerk to the Board Dana Cuddington Chairman Jeffrey P Carver called the meeting to order at 6 00 pm and the following business was transacted 1 Public Comment None 2 Public Hearing Rezoning and Special Use Requests Advertised – The News & Observer Friday Zone Edition – September 21 and 28 , 2018 Certified letters were mailed to adjoining property owners on September 12 , 2018 Notices were posted at the locations on August 1 , 2018 for Cases 12 - 20 MOD ; 18 - 18 ; and 18 - 19 The Chairman opened the Rezoning Hearing for Case 12 - 20 MOD Case 12 - 20 MOD Petition to extend a Special Use Rezoning with no specified uses for 24 months on a 512 acre tract located on Cleveland Road in Cleveland Township zoned General Business – Special Use District GB - SUD Tax ID 06E02028C Owner Micro Investments , LLC Applicant Micro Investments , LLC Planning Director Braston Newton stated the petition is to extend a Special Use Rezoning with no specified uses for 24 months on a 512 acre tract located on Cleveland Road in Cleveland Township zoned General Business – Special Use District Mr Newton stated the site is currently vacant and was originally rezoned in 2012 The surrounding land uses are zoned Agricultural Residential and used for agricultural and residential purposes and a church ; Community Business – Special Use District and currently used for a day care ; Office & Institutional and currently vacant ; General Business – Special Use District and currently used for a gas station with car wash , veterinary hospital and one parcel that is currently vacant ; and General Business and used for a car care store , day care , mini storage , gas station with car wash , and produce nursery sales The area is located within a designated “ Primary Growth Area ” on the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan which denotes areas in which high levels of growth pressures currently exist or are anticipated in the near term Additionally , this site is located within a “ Community Centers ” activity node Applicant Don Wellons , representing Micro Investments , LLC , requested the Board to approve the extension and offered to answer any questions There being no further public comments , the Chairman closed the public comment portion of the hearing Mr Newton reported the Planning Board recommended approval of the extension and adoption of a Resolution for the Statement of Consistency as submitted in the agenda packet There being no further comments , the Chairman recessed the Rezoning Hearing for Case 12 - 20 MOD Decision on Rezoning Case 12 - 20 MOD Case 12 - 20 MOD Petition to extend a Special Use Rezoning with no specified uses for 24 months on a 512 acre tract located on Cleveland Road in Cleveland Township zoned GeneralPage504 October 1 , 2018 – 6 00 pm Continued Business – Special Use District GB - SUD Tax ID 06E02028C Owner Micro Investments , LLC Applicant Micro Investments , LLC Commissioner Ted G Godwin moved the Board adopt the following Statement of Consistency Resolution and approve the extension request for Case 12 - 20 MOD Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote RESOLUTION FOR CASE NUMBER 12 - 20 MOD RESOLUTION APPROVING A ZONING AMENDMENT AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY WHEREAS , pursuant to NC Gen Stat § 153A - 341 , prior to adopting or rejecting a zoning amendment , the governing board is required to adopt a statement approving or rejecting the zoning amendment and describe if the amendment is consistent or inconsistent with the comprehensive zoning plan and why the board considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest ; WHEREAS , the County Planning Board has reviewed a proposed amendment to The Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County , for the parcel identified as tax Tag ID 06E02028C located on Cleveland Road in Cleveland Township , as shown on the attached Exhibit A , to extend the zoning of General Business - Special Use District GB SUD for an additional two years WHEREAS , based on a review of the proposed amendment the Planning Board found that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and further recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the proposed amendment ; and WHEREAS , this Board has reviewed and considered the above written recommendation of the Planning Board and has held a public hearing on the proposed amendment , and this Board desires to approve the zoning amendment and adopt a statement describing why the adoption of the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and the Board considers the proposed amendment to be reasonable and in the public interest NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT 1 This Board finds and determines that the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County is consistent with the Johnston County Land Use Plan and updates thereto because the Land Use Plan and updates indicate that a The amendment request is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Goal 3A “ Business Expansion and Development , ” that states that the county should encourage and promote the development of new and existing business and industries by offering a progressive atmosphere that will diversify the local economy , expand the tax base , and enhance the quality of life in Johnston County In addition , this site is located within a “ neighborhood - center activity node ” which denotes an area in which commercial uses are suitable 2 This Board finds and determines that it is reasonable and in the public interest to adopt the proposed amendment because a The General Business – Special Use District zoning is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning , which include multiple businesses and commercial zoning designations 3 This Board approves the extension of the General Business – Special Use District GB SUD for an additional two years st Adopted this the 1 day of October , 2018 The Chairman reopened the Rezoning Hearing for Case 18 - 18 Case 18 - 18 Petition to rezone 302 acres located at 3693 NC Hwy 42 in the Cleveland Township from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business GB Tax ID 05F02026P Owner Total Properties , LLC Applicant Total Properties , LLC Planning Director Braston Newton stated the petition is to rezone 302 acres located at 3693 NC Hwy 42 in the Cleveland Township from Agricultural Residential to General Business Mr Newton stated the site is currently used for residential and agricultural purposes The surrounding land uses are zoned Agricultural Residential and used for residential and agricultural purposes ; and General Business – Special Use District and used for gas station convenience stores The area is located within a designated “ Primary Growth Area ” on the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan which denotes areas in which high levels of growth pressures currently exist or are anticipated in the near term In addition , this site is located at a community center activity node Applicant Dale Lands , representing Total Properties , LLC , requested the Board to approve the rezoning stating they propose to operate a family business on the site which will benefit the community Page505 October 1 , 2018 – 6 00 pm Continued There being no further public comments , the Chairman closed the public comment portion of the hearing Mr Newton reported the Planning Board recommended approval of the rezoning and adoption of a Resolution for the Statement of Consistency as submitted in the agenda packet There being no further comments , the Chairman recessed the Rezoning Hearing for Case 18 - 18 Decision on Rezoning Case 18 - 18 Case 18 - 18 Petition to rezone 302 acres located at 3693 NC Hwy 42 in the Cleveland Township from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business GB Tax ID 05F02026P Owner Total Properties , LLC Applicant Total Properties , LLC Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board adopt the following Statement of Consistency Resolution and approve the rezoning request for Case 18 - 18 Commissioner Ted G Godwin seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote RESOLUTION FOR CASE NUMBER 18 - 18 RESOLUTION APPROVING A ZONING AMENDMENT AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY WHEREAS , pursuant to NC Gen Stat § 153A - 341 , prior to adopting or rejecting a zoning amendment , the governing board is required to adopt a statement approving or rejecting the zoning amendment and describe if the amendment is consistent or inconsistent with the comprehensive zoning plan and why the board considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest ; WHEREAS , the County Planning Board has reviewed a proposed amendment to The Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County , for the parcel identified as tax Tag ID 05F02026P located at 3693 NC Hwy 42 , as shown on the attached Exhibit A , from Agricultural Residential to General Business WHEREAS , based on a review of the proposed amendment the Planning Board found that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and further recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the proposed amendment ; and WHEREAS , this Board has reviewed and considered the above written recommendation of the Planning Board and has held a public hearing on the proposed amendment , and this Board desires to approve the zoning amendment and adopt a statement describing why the adoption of the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and the Board considers the proposed amendment to be reasonable and in the public interest NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT 1 This Board finds and determines that the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County is consistent with the Johnston County Land Use Plan and updates thereto because the Land Use Plan and updates indicate that a The amendment request is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Goal 3A “ Business Expansion and Development , ” that states that the county should encourage and promote the development of new and existing business and industries by offering a progressive atmosphere that will diversify the local economy , expand the tax base , and enhance the quality of life in Johnston County In addition , this site is located within a “ neighborhood - center activity node ” which denotes an area in which commercial uses are suitable 2 This Board finds and determines that it is reasonable and in the public interest to adopt the proposed amendment because a The General Business zoning is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning , which include multiple businesses and commercial zoning designations 3 This Board approves the proposed zoning amendment from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business GB st Adopted this the 1 day of October , 2018 The Chairman reopened the Rezoning Hearing for Case 18 - 19 Case 18 - 19 Petition to rezone 33 acres of a 142 acre tract located at 884 Woods Crossroads Rd in Meadow Township from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business - Special Use District GB - SUD Tax ID 09G13033Q Owner Ronald Glenn Dunn Applicant Ronald Glenn Dunn Planning Director Braston Newton stated the petition is to rezone 33 acres of a 142 acre tract located at 884 Woods Crossroads Road in Meadow Township from Agricultural Residential to General Business - SpecialPage506 October 1 , 2018 – 6 00 pm Continued Use District He noted the special use permit request accompanying the rezoning is to allow for a vehicle repair shop Mr Newton stated the site is currently used for residential purposes The surrounding land uses are zoned Agricultural Residential and used for residential and agricultural purposes The area is located within a designated “ Agriculture Rural Conservations Area ” on the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan which denotes areas in which low levels of growth pressures are anticipated over the next 20 years These areas should be considered for rural conservation and agricultural preservation Mr Newton stated the request came in as a violation and once the applicant was notified , he responded immediately Applicant Ronald Dunn , 884 Woods Crossroads Road , asked for the rezoning to be approved , stating he would like to continue working on cars James Giddens , 856 Woods Crossroads Road , spoke in support of the request Mr Giddens stated he is Mr Dunn’s neighbor and believes the use will cause no harm or impact to his property Commissioner Larry Wood commented that a few neighbors spoke and were present in support of the request at the Planning Board meeting There being no further public comments , the Chairman closed the public comment portion of the hearing Mr Newton reported the Planning Board recommended approval of the rezoning and adoption of a Resolution for the Statement of Consistency as submitted in the agenda packet There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the Rezoning Hearing for Case 18 - 19 Decision on Rezoning Case 18 - 19 Case 18 - 19 Petition to rezone 33 acres of a 142 acre tract located at 884 Woods Crossroads Rd in Meadow Township from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business - Special Use District GB - SUD Tax ID 09G13033Q Owner Ronald Glenn Dunn Applicant Ronald Glenn Dunn Commissioner Chad M Stewart moved the Board adopt the following Statement of Consistency Resolution and approve the rezoning request for Case 18 - 19 Commissioner Larry Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote RESOLUTION FOR CASE NUMBER 18 - 19 RESOLUTION APPROVING A ZONING AMENDMENT AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY WHEREAS , pursuant to NC Gen Stat § 153A - 341 , prior to adopting or rejecting a zoning amendment , the governing board is required to adopt a statement approving or rejecting the zoning amendment and describe if the amendment is consistent or inconsistent with the comprehensive zoning plan and why the board considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest ; WHEREAS , the County Planning Board has reviewed a proposed amendment to The Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County , for the parcel identified as tax Tag ID 09G13033Q located at 884 Woods Crossroads Road , as shown on the attached Exhibit A , from Agricultural Residential to General Business - Special Use District to allow for vehicle repair shop WHEREAS , based on a review of the proposed amendment the Planning Board found that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and further recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the proposed amendment ; and WHEREAS , this Board has reviewed and considered the above written recommendation of the Planning Board and has held a public hearing on the proposed amendment , and this Board desires to approve the zoning amendment and adopt a statement describing why the adoption of the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and the Board considers the proposed amendment to be reasonable and in the public interest NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT 1 This Board finds and determines that the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County is consistent with the Johnston County Land Use Plan and updates thereto because the Land Use Plan and updates indicate that a The amendment request is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan in that it aligns with “ Goal 3A Business Expansion and Development ” found in the Comprehensive Land Use PagePage pageNumber5507 October 1 , 2018 – 6 00 pm Continued 2 This Board finds and determines that it is reasonable and in the public interest to adopt the proposed amendment because a The proposed zoning is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning districts In addition , conditions such as limited hours of operation and vegetative buffering will ensure that the request is compatible with the surrounding area and will not negatively affect the public 3 This Board approves the proposed zoning amendment from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business – Special Use District GB - SUD st Adopted this the 1 day of October , 2018 The Chairman opened the Special Use Hearing for Case 18 - 19 Case 18 - 19 To allow for a vehicle repair shop Owner Ronald Glenn Dunn Applicant Ronald Glenn Dunn Those wishing to speak on Special Use Case 18 - 19 were sworn in by the Clerk to the Board Planning Director Braston Newton introduced the special use case and stated the petition is to allow for a vehicle repair shop Mr Newton entered the fact sheet , supporting documents in the agenda packet , and introduced the following summary of evidence into the record A pre - application consultation was held with the applicant for Case 18 - 19 on June 29 , 2018 At that time , the applicant was informed of the following ? If approved , applicant must provide to the Planning Office a Site Plan for their review and approval ? Applicant must comply with the requirement of the Johnston County Land Development Code regarding landscaping , buffering and fence or any additional requirements as approved by this Board ? Applicant will be notified in writing of the Board’s decision ? If denied , no application can be accepted for the same use affecting the same property for a period of twelve 12 months and that their right of appeal to the Superior Court must be exercised within thirty 30 days of the receipt of notice of denial by the Board of County Commissioners ? Applicant’s Special Use Permit will expire at the end of twenty - four 24 months if it is not used as permitted within the time period ? When necessary , staff informed the applicant of further Planning and Zoning Department requirements and the requirements of other departments such as soil erosion and sedimentation requirements , Health Department regulations , stormwater and public utility requirements ? Subsequent to the pre - application consultation , all required notices were mailed to adjacent property owners The property was posted and notices of public hearings were advertised in accordance with the requirements of the North Carolina General Statutes On August 21 , 2018 the Johnston County Planning Board held a public hearing regarding Rezoning Special Use Permit Case 18 - 19 and made the following recommendations Mr Summerlin made a motion to approve the Rezoning Petition for Case 18 - 19 , seconded by Mr Creech and carried by a unanimous vote of 9 - 0 , Rezoning Case 18 - 19 was approved at the August 21st , 2018 Planning Board Meeting Ms Hackler made a motion to approve the Special Use Conditions for Rezoning Petition for Case 18 - 19 with the change in hours # 6 to add Sunday hours , seconded by Mr Caldwell and carried by a unanimous vote of 9 - 0 , the Special Use Conditions for Rezoning Case 18 - 19 was approved at the August 21st , 2018 Planning Board Meeting Finding of Facts for the Special Use Permit 1 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or promote the public health , safety , and general welfare ; Applicant Permittee shall use reasonable efforts to control its agents , employees , and visitors in such a manner as not to create any nuisance , or unreasonably interfere with , or unreasonably annoy or disturb , any other tenant or landlord in its operation of the property Furthermore , permittee shall use reasonable efforts to support and maintain the public health , safety , and general welfare 2 That the use of development appears to comply with all required use and intensity regulations of Articles II & IV of the Johnston County Land Development Code and the applicable specific standards in section 14 - 257 and with all applicable regulations ; Applicant Permittee agrees to comply with the requirements of all applicable laws , rules , regulations , and orders of any governmental authority , other than laws , rules , regulations , and orders the non - compliance with which , individually or in the aggregate , could not reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse change by the Permittee 3 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property , or that the use or development is a public necessity ; Applicant Permittee shall use reasonable efforts to ensure its operation of Special Use on the property is done in a manner which maintains , supports , and or enhances the value of the contiguous property Furthermore , the permittee will not do or allow to be done or omitted anything on the property that damages or devalues the contiguous property 4 That the use or development conforms with general plans for the physical development of the County’s Planning jurisdiction , the Design Manual , or other development policies as adopted by the Board of Commissioners Applicant Permittee agrees to comply with the requirements of all applicable laws , rules , regulations , and orders ofPagePage pageNumber6508 October 1 , 2018 – 6 00 pm Continued any governmental authority , other than laws , rules , regulations , and orders the non - compliance with which , individually or in the aggregate , could not reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse change by the permittee Specific Land Uses APPLICANT Vehicle repair Special Use Conditions 1 Permitted Uses Vehicle repair 2 The Special Use Permit shall expire with the violation of any Special Use Condition 3 Applicant shall submit a detailed site plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department Staff 4 Installation of a Class B landscape buffer along all rezoning lines 1 large trees , 2 small trees , and 6 shrubs every one hundred 100 linear feet Landscaping shall be placed on the outside of any fences 5 All buildings and or development must comply with rules enforced by Federal , State and Local agencies 6 Hours of operation shall be Monday through Sunday , 6 00 am until 9 00 pm 7 Signage must comply with the County’s sign code 8 Lighting shall be dark sky and engineered so as not to shine onto adjacent properties Bold indicates Planning Board changes Mr Newton listed and reviewed the special use conditions with the Board Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr inquired about access into the property noting the area being rezoned is behind the residence Mr Newton stated the applicant has common ownership between the front and rear portions of the property ; however , the Board could require a dedicated easement as part of the special use conditions Chairman Jeffrey P Carver commented that it would be a “ buyer beware ” situation Applicant Ronald Dunn , 884 Woods Crossroads Road , offered to answer any questions and confirmed that he understood the special use conditions There being no further public comments , the Chairman closed the public comment portion of the hearing Mr Newton reported the Planning Board recommended approval of the special use permit based on the information presented in the fact sheet along with the findings of fact , summary of evidence , and special use conditions There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the Special Use Hearing for Case 18 - 19 Decision on Special Use Case 18 - 19 Case 18 - 19 To allow for a vehicle repair shop Owner Ronald Glenn Dunn Applicant Ronald Glenn Dunn Based on the following findings of facts and special use conditions , Commissioner Larry Wood moved the Board authorize the Planning Department to issue a special use permit for Case 18 - 19 to allow for a vehicle repair shop on 33 acres of a 142 acre tract located at 884 Woods Crossroads Road in Meadow Township Commissioner Ted G Godwin seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote Finding of Facts for the Special Use Permit 1 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or promote the public health , safety , and general welfare ; Applicant Permittee shall use reasonable efforts to control its agents , employees , and visitors in such a manner as not to create any nuisance , or unreasonably interfere with , or unreasonably annoy or disturb , any other tenant or landlord in its operation of the property Furthermore , permittee shall use reasonable efforts to support and maintain the public health , safety , and general welfare 2 That the use of development appears to comply with all required use and intensity regulations of Articles II & IV of the Johnston County Land Development Code and the applicable specific standards in section 14 - 257 and with all applicable regulations ; Applicant Permittee agrees to comply with the requirements of all applicable laws , rules , regulations , and orders of any governmental authority , other than laws , rules , regulations , and orders the non - compliance with which , individually or in the aggregate , could not reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse change by the Permittee 3 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property , or that the use or development is a public necessity ; Applicant Permittee shall use reasonable efforts to ensure its operation of Special Use on the property is done in a manner which maintains , supports , and or enhances the value of the contiguous property Furthermore , the permittee will not do orPagePage pageNumber7509 October 1 , 2018 – 6 00 pm Continued allow to be done or omitted anything on the property that damages or devalues the contiguous property 4 That the use or development conforms with general plans for the physical development of the County’s Planning jurisdiction , the Design Manual , or other development policies as adopted by the Board of Commissioners Applicant Permittee agrees to comply with the requirements of all applicable laws , rules , regulations , and orders of any governmental authority , other than laws , rules , regulations , and orders the non - compliance with which , individually or in the aggregate , could not reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse change by the permittee Specific Land Uses APPLICANT Vehicle repair Special Use Conditions 1 Permitted Uses Vehicle repair 2 The Special Use Permit shall expire with the violation of any Special Use Condition 3 Applicant shall submit a detailed site plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department Staff 4 Installation of a Class B landscape buffer along all rezoning lines 1 large trees , 2 small trees , and 6 shrubs every one hundred 100 linear feet Landscaping shall be placed on the outside of any fences 5 All buildings and or development must comply with rules enforced by Federal , State and Local agencies 6 Hours of operation shall be Monday through Sunday , 6 00 am until 9 00 pm 7 Signage must comply with the County’s sign code 8 Lighting shall be dark sky and engineered so as not to shine onto adjacent properties 3 Planning Activity Report Planning Director Braston Newton presented the following Planning Activity Report for the month of September 2018 Monthly Activity Report – September 2018 CPB REZONINGS Proposed for September 2018 Special Use Straight Zoning Totals Approved 2018 Cases 0 0 0 21 Total Acres 0 0 0 26152 SUBDIVISIONS Approved Approved 2018 2017 Proposed Re - submittals Major Subdivisions 32 29 5 - - - - Total Lots 1,236 882 268 - - - - Total Acres 1,28662 97139 25030 - - - - Open Space Acres 15652 16877 1341 - - - - Fee - in - Lieu 355,600 198,000 88,400 - - - - Minors 127 146 Total Lots 226 226 Total Acres 62051 62592 Valid Lots 11,265 Adjustments 52 added , 101 removed never developed or recorded 4 Manager Reports and Comments None 5 Board Reports and Comments Commissioner Ted G Godwin reported he met today with new County Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews and he noted that Ms Andrews complimented the County staff stating that she is very impressed with the level of organization and cooperation between County Departments 6 NC Commission of Inquiry on Torture Patricia McGaffagan , representing the North Carolina Commission of Inquiry on Torture , presented a report titled “ Torture Flights North Carolina’s Role in the CIA Rendition and Torture Program ” dated September 2018 to the Board Ms McGaffagan provided the Board with a brief overview of the report and requested the Board to 1 acknowledge that the Johnston County Airport was connected to illegal activity ; 2 adopt policies for leaseholders located at the Johnston County Airport that require them to pledge to obey thePagePage pageNumber8510 October 1 , 2018 – 6 00 pm Continued law ; and 3 ask Sheriff Steve Bizzell and District Attorney Susan Doyle to launch an investigation into Aero Contractors Reverend Dr Jennifer Copeland , Executive Director for the North Carolina Council of Churches , spoke to the Board from a faith based perspective as it relates to the matters covered in the report Reporter Sarah Spinner addressed the Board and posed the question “ is torture morally acceptable ” Ms Spinner stated she would like to include the Board’s response in a film currently being made The Board took no action on the report or requests There being no further business , Commissioner Lee Jackson moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 6 37 pm Jeffrey P Carver , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage