November 5, 2018 - 10:00 am - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 511 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners November 5 , 2018 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , November 5 , 2018 at 10 00 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina The following members were present Present Chairman Jeffrey P Carver , Vice Chairman Ted G Godwin , Cookie Pope , Allen L Mims , Jr , Chad M Stewart , Larry Wood , and Lee Jackson Absent None Also Present County Manager Rick J Hester , Clerk to the Board Paula G Woodard , Finance Officer and Assistant County Manager J Chad McLamb , County Attorney Jennifer J Slusser , and Paralegal Deputy Clerk to the Board Dana Cuddington Chairman Jeffrey P Carver called the meeting to order at 10 00 am and noted that Commissioner Cookie Pope had been delayed and would be arriving to the meeting later Commissioner Ted G Godwin opened the meeting with a prayer American Legion Post 71 Clayton led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda postponing the Public Hearing related to a proposed Economic Development Incentive Grant and moving Item No 4 Veterans Services Office – Proclamation for Veterans Day 2018 to become Item No 3 on the agenda Note Original Item No 3 – Recognition of Outgoing Commissioners , was held later in the meeting – see Item No 6 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Larry Wood , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – October 1 , 2018 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 Rockport Drive SR 3258 ext and Mosswood Court – Taft Woods East – Section 3 – Wilders Township Radcliffe Court – Lakeside at Flowers Plantation – Wilders Township C Proclamation – National Farm City Week – November 16 - 22 , 2018 adopted as follows NATIONAL FARM - CITY WEEK RESOLUTION NOVEMBER 16 - 22 , 2018 WHEREAS , agriculture has always been a cornerstone of Johnston County’s way of life , we acknowledge that dedicated farmers improve our wellbeing by working to ensure a healthy and abundant agriculture supply To succeed in this important enterprise , our farmers rely on essential partnerships with non - rural communities to supply , sell , and deliver finished products across the country and around the world During National Farm - City Week , we recognize the importance of this cooperative network to the success of the agriculture industry ; and WHEREAS , farming was America’s first industry and continues today to provide us with many of the necessities of life such as food , clothing , and fuel for our energy needs Agriculture employs a substantial number of workers in Johnston County including farmers , shippers , processors , marketers , retailers , truck drivers , inspectors , and others who annually contribute more than 38 billion in value - added income in Johnston County ; and WHEREAS , we welcome new opportunities for trade , hard work , and successful cooperation between farmers and city workers to continue to play a vital role in our country’s success and be a critical resource for countless people here and around the nation ; andPage512 November 5 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued WHEREAS , Farm - City collaborations help maintain and improve our nation’s food and fiber supply and contribute to a better quality of life for countless citizens We commend the many Johnstonians whose hard work and ingenuity reflect the true spirit of America and help to ensure a prosperous future for all ; and WHEREAS , we gather with family and friends around the Thanksgiving table , it is fitting that we count among our blessings the vital farm - city partnerships that have done so much to improve the quality of our lives Rural and non - rural communities working together have made the most of our rich agricultural resources , and they continue to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our people and to the strength of our economy NOW , THEREFORE , we the Commissioners of Johnston County do hereby proclaim November 16 - 22 , 2018 , as Farm - City Week We call upon citizens in rural and city areas to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of all those who , working together , produce an abundance of agriculture products that strengthen and enrich our community and nation Proclaimed this the 5th day of November , 2018 D Tax Releases & Refunds – 09 15 2018 – 10 15 2018 Motor Vehicle Release Refund Report Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2018 1810 - 649028 1808 - 671584 GENTRY , KAYLA ASHLEY Overpayment 18519 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 9 18 2018 3 00 40 PM dwoodward2 2018 - 201644 2000189391 KILLEN , CRYSTAL ELIZABETH 21573 9 18 2018 3 18 57 PM dwoodward2 2018 - 201645 2000189391 KILLEN , CRYSTAL ELIZABETH 32360 9 18 2018 3 20 57 PM dwoodward2 2018 - 201646 2000189391 KILLEN , CRYSTAL ELIZABETH 1,51011 9 18 2018 3 22 54 PM dwoodward2 2018 - 201647 2000189391 KILLEN , CRYSTAL ELIZABETH 1,61798 9 18 2018 3 24 00 PM dwoodward2 2018 - 201648 2000189391 KILLEN , CRYSTAL ELIZABETH 1,72584 9 18 2018 3 33 50 PM dwoodward2 2018 - 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54987 2000190176 KLUKAS FAMILY TRUST 1,25922 9 27 2018 2 54 10 PM LOCKBOX 2018 - 2108 2000006999 ALLEN , DENNIS KEITH 71034 9 27 2018 3 17 13 PM awestbrook 2018 - 60405 2000189275 LONG , JOHN RODNEY SR 65996 10 1 2018 2 42 26 PM LOCKBOX 2013 - 50230 2000015916 KING , HINTON DOUGLAS JR 93830 10 11 2018 2 20 24 PM LOCKBOX 2018 - 19534 2000141956 CBI LEASING CORP 30375 10 11 2018 2 20 24 PM LOCKBOX 2018 - 37605 2000128735 GODWIN , GROVER W 32613 10 11 2018 2 20 24 PM LOCKBOX 2018 - 104055 2000038522 WILLIAMS , GWENDOLYN 79407 North Carolina Vehicle Tax System - Pending Refund Report – September 2018 100 + Payee Name Bill # Transaction Refund Total # Reason Change RODRIGUEZ , 0044301266 94131574 Adjustment 9672 DONACIANO 868 GARCIA 10540 URLANDA , 0044435931 93969494 Military 19196 MICHAEL 1784 ANGELO 20980 VARONA October 17 , 2018 This is to certify that , as authorized by the Board of Commissioners on December 11 , 2000 , I have approved the following tax releases and refunds under 100 , as recommended by the County Tax Administrator , Jocelyn Andrews A complete record of this information is on file in the County Finance Office Totals from 9 15 18 to 10 15 18 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 30445 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 58922 Motor vehicle releases refunds 7260 Recommended by Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews Approved by Finance Director J Chad McLamb 3 Veterans Services Office – Proclamation for Veterans Day 2018 Commissioner Ted G Godwin read the following proclamation aloud and moved for its adoption Commissioner Larry Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote PROCLAMATION VETERANS DAY - 2018 th WHEREAS , for decades America has paused on the 11 of November , the anniversary of the armistice that concluded World War I , to remember and to honor our veterans of military service in proud and grateful recognition of the hardships and sacrifices by the millions of men and women who have defended our land in war and in peace ; and WHEREAS , the freedoms we enjoy have been purchased and maintained at a high price , as Americans have been willing , throughout our history , to fight and die to preserve their individual rights as guaranteed in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights ; and WHEREAS , Americans owe a great debt to all those who have served in defense of this nation throughout the generations ; for their sacrifices , often resulting in permanent injury or death , which have preserved our unique form of government dedicated to human rights and respect for the individual , and preserved our freedoms and promise of liberty as an example for oppressed persons of the world ; andPage514 November 5 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued WHEREAS , in honor of these dedicated men and women , we pledge our continued defense of our nation so that their sacrifice will stand before the entire world as a tribute to the spirit and determination of a people dedicated to the principle of freedom and democracy NOW , THEREFORE , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim November 11 , 2018 , as “ Veterans ’ Day ” in Johnston County , and urge our citizens to commend its observance th Proclaimed this the 5 day of November , 2018 Chairman Jeffrey P Carver thanked all the Veterans for their service to our Country 4 Public Comments A Recognition of Animal Control Officer of the Year Award Animal Services Director Chad Massengill recognized Animal Control Officer Bryan Bryant for receiving the North Carolina Animal Control Officer of the Year Award from the North Carolina Animal and Rabies Control Association Mr Massengill stated the award is presented for outstanding and dedicated performance in advancing the goal of professional and effective animal - related operations He commended Mr Bryant for his work and dedication to Johnston County Animal Services The Board congratulated Mr Bryant on receiving the award B Recognition of Health Department Employee Kimetha Fulwood Assistant Health Director Steve Strickland recognized Johnston County Health Department Public Health Educator Supervisor Kimetha Fulwood for being selected as one of the four honorees for the Johnston st County Citizens Association’s 41 Annual Tribute to Excellence Award Banquet Mr Strickland stated the Annual Tribute to Excellence Award Banquet is held in recognition of the service that individuals render to the community Mr Strickland spoke on Ms Fulwood’s work and dedication to her community and noted she is the youngest person in the Association’s history to be nominated and receive this honor The Board congratulated Ms Fulwood on the honor C Citizen Comments – William Ragsdale William Ragsdale , 194 Packing Plant Road , Smithfield , addressed the Board regarding the location being considered for a proposed public safety center Mr Ragsdale spoke on his concerns with the site which include access to utilities , zoning and environmental issues as well as possible additional costs that could be involved with site preparation due to wetland areas Mr Ragsdale also stated a public safety center needs to be in a more discreet area of the County , noting if it is constructed at the current identified site , it would be the first thing people would see as they begin to come into Smithfield Mr Ragsdale stated the area being considered is the only area left that the Town of Smithfield has to grow commercially and if a public safety center is constructed there , it would cause surrounding property values to decline Mr Ragsdale encouraged the Commissioners to look at alternative sites and in particular , look at putting the facility at the Johnston County Landfill D Citizen Comments – Ken Taylor Ken Taylor , 1755 Gordon Road , Clayton , addressed the Board and thanked the Commissioners for the mosquito spraying that occurred after Hurricane Florence stating it did make a difference Mr Taylor commented that the County staff managed to complete the project in a short amount of time and he encouraged the County to spend some time now focusing on lessons learned from that project He stated perhaps the next time , the County could apply what was learned and improve communications as well as how to address environmentally sensitive areas better Mr Taylor spoke on an event he attended over the weekend hosted by Johnston Community College for donor appreciation He spoke on the amount of support the College receives stating it is wonderful to see Mr Taylor also spoke on the services that Johnston Community College provides and he thanked the Commissioners for their support to the College PagePage pageNumber5515 November 5 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Taylor informed the Board of his concerns regarding Wise Road in Johnston County He stated the dead - end section of the road has become a trash dump as well as an illegal impromptu target shooting location Mr Taylor stated he has been working with the Department of Transportation to get a load of asphalt removed which was dumped there some time ago and he also asked the Sheriff’s Office to look at the area Mr Taylor reported he picked up high powered rifle casings near the dead - end section recently and noted the end of pavement barrier was covered in bullet holes which is a safety concern Mr Taylor stated the road needs to be closed off to the public past the second drive Mr Taylor commented that even though the Public Hearing for a proposed Economic Development Incentive Grant was postponed , in looking at how it was originally written in the agenda packet , as a taxpayer he did not feel as if he had enough information on the project to be able to properly comment Mr Taylor stated he feels the public should at least know what the industry would be doing , what type of facility would be constructed and how long that construction would take , the specific location being considered , other miscellaneous project parameters , and any possible environmental impacts Mr Taylor also stated he is not comfortable with the idea of paying companies his tax dollars to locate in Johnston County Mr Taylor encouraged the Board to consider holding such public hearings at the 6 00 pm meetings to allow citizens that work during the day to have the opportunity to attend in the evening and comment if they have an interest Mr Taylor also encouraged the Board to consider not taking action on such requests at the same meeting as when the public hearing is held , but rather hold the public hearing one month to allow for public comment and then vote on the matter the next month Chairman Jeffrey P Carver thanked Mr Taylor for his comments and clarified that with regards to incentives given to industries that choose to locate in Johnston County , the County does not spend the citizens ’ tax dollars for the incentive grants Chairman Carver explained that for example , if an industry pays 100 in taxes and the County grants back to the company 80 cents on that 100 , then no citizens ’ tax dollars have been spent Chairman Carver assured Mr Taylor that the Board will allow citizens to be heard regarding such projects County Attorney Jennifer Slusser further explained that while the appropriation for the incentive grant may come from the County’s General Fund , that appropriation is only made after the company has made their investment , complied with all other project parameters , and paid their taxes Commissioner Chad M Stewart stated he understood and agreed with Mr Taylor’s comments regarding holding public hearings in the evening Commissioner Ted G Godwin thanked Mr Taylor for his involvement with County Government , stating that Mr Taylor makes all of us better 5 Alliance Behavioral Healthcare Update Alliance Behavioral Healthcare Senior Vice President and Community Relations Officer Ann Oshel addressed the Board Ms Oshel stated the merger between Johnston County and Alliance became official on July 1 , 2018 and she thanked the County staff for their assistance , stating they are glad to be serving the citizens of Johnston County Ms Oshel stated they look forward to Commissioner Lee Jackson serving on their Board of Directors Ms Oshel reported they are now fully staffed in Johnston County with employees that provide care coordination for those with mental illness , substance use disorders , and intellectual developmental disabilities Ms Oshel stated they have a fulltime Housing Specialist dedicated to Johnston County as well as a Community Outreach and Education Specialist dedicated to building strong community relations She noted they have participated in over 30 community events talking to citizens about how to access their services Ms Oshel reported they also have an Individual and Family Affairs Specialist who is dedicated to advocacy and supporting those who are on journeys of recovery Ms Oshel continued her remarks by reviewing the following activities with the Board ? School Safety Grant – In collaboration with Johnston County Public Schools , Alliance Behavioral Healthcare was recently awarded a School Safety Grant for this academic year focusing on improving safety in public schools Alliance was awarded a total of 38,43090 to help fund an evidenced - based training program PREPaRE School Crisis Prevention & Intervention Curriculum for school personnel that focuses on how to establish and serve on school safety and crisis response teams Funds will also be used to implement a multi - media campaign to better identify students in crisis and how to access care Funds are nonrecurring and are awarded by the NC Department of Public Instruction PagePage pageNumber6516 November 5 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued ? FEMA Crisis Counseling and Outreach Grant – Following Hurricane Matthew , FEMA awarded the State of NC a Crisis Counseling Outreach grant that provided both group and neighborhood outreach to persons and families impacted by the storm As part of the Hurricane Florence disaster recovery , the State has once again been awarded this grant which will provide Johnston and Cumberland Counties with access to supportive counseling and a child specialist This grant expires at the year anniversary of Hurricane Florence ? Drug Disposal Pouches – Alliance Behavioral Healthcare has partnered with Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals to make 30,000 drug deactivation pouches available across the four - county Alliance region in central North Carolina These pouches will allow individuals to safely dispose of expired or unneeded medications , especially opioid pain medications and other narcotics , at home to prevent misuse , abuse and addiction The pouches are patented technology to neutralize the active ingredients in opioid painkillers and other organic drugs in pill , liquid and transdermal patch forms In addition to distributing the pouches at local community events in Johnston County , Alliance will also be distributing large quantities to our local community partners through the Johnston Opioid Task Force ? Education and Training Priorities for FY 2019 o Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid o Access to Care Overview of Alliance o Alliance Housing Programs and Fair Housing ? Community Needs & Gap Assessment – Alliance has completed its annual assessment of provider capacity , community needs and service gaps that inform our strategic plan for improving accessibility and effectiveness of care and supports There were 85 respondents from Johnston County Notable needs include improved access to care and addressing social determinants of health Alliance will host a community conversation regarding the results of this assessment ? Transportation Pilot – Alliance has entered into a contract with Logisticare which will provide a transportation option for persons who are scheduled for an urgent or emergent appointment 8 - 48 hours Ms Oshel thanked the Commissioners for allowing Alliance to provide an update to the Board and she offered to answer any questions Commissioner Cookie Pope arrived to the meeting Ms Oshel reported Alliance has extended their contract with Johnston County EMS for transports and she stated they have been great to work with The Board thanked Ms Oshel for the update 6 Recognition of Service for Outgoing Commissioners Recognition for Commissioner Lee Jackson Chairman Jeffrey P Carver stated Commissioner Lee Jackson was appointed in December of 2017 to fill a vacancy on the Board of County Commissioners and quickly became an integral part of the team Chairman Carver continued that with Commissioner Jackson’s financial expertise , he provided the County with advice and guidance regarding many issues , one of which was the recent merger of Johnston County Mental Health with Alliance Behavioral Healthcare and the County sincerely appreciates Commissioner Jackson’s willingness to continue to represent Johnston County as a citizen representative on the Alliance Board Chairman Carver stated this past year has been very busy and the County has been blessed that Commissioner Jackson was able to be a part of numerous important issues that will see the County continue to grow Chairman Carver stated even though Commissioner Jackson will no longer be serving on the Board , the County hopes to still call on his knowledge and willingness to help The Board presented Commissioner Jackson with the following plaque of appreciation PagePage pageNumber7517 November 5 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued WITH SINCERE GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FOR DEDICATED SERVICE LEE JACKSON JOHNSTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER 2017 - 2018 Commissioner Jackson stated he appreciates his time serving as a Commissioner and commented that he believes most people are unaware of the amount of time and effort it takes to serve on a Board of Commissioners Commissioner Jackson stated the Board has worked well together and he hopes it will continue to do so with the three incoming Commissioners so that Johnston County can continue to be the best place to live and work that there is Commissioner Chad M Stewart stated he has enjoyed serving with Commissioner Jackson and agreed with the Chairman that Commissioner Jackson brought a great amount to the Board within a short amount of time Commissioner Stewart also stated the one thing he admires most about Commissioner Jackson is his love for Johnston County Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated he found Commissioner Jackson to be a very positive addition to the Board and he will be missed County Manager Rick Hester thanked Commissioner Jackson for all his assistance to the County staff Recognition for Commissioners Cookie Pope and Allen L Mims , Jr Chairman Carver stated Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr was elected in 1998 and Commissioner Cookie Pope in 1994 He continued that since that time , in addition to countless committees and other related county government functions too numerous to count , when combined together , they have attended roughly 1,400 County Commissioner meetings Chairman Carver stated in the time since both Commissioners Pope and Mims were elected , the County has grown tremendously and has seen the construction of more than 500 million in new school and community college projects He noted that Johnston County’s population has grown from 93,384 in 1994 to an estimated 196,708 in 2017 Chairman Carver stated Commissioners Pope and Mims have been directly involved with successful economic development projects such as the 12 Billion Novo Nordisk expansion in Clayton along with multi - million dollar expansions at Grifols and many other industry announcements over the years that have provided jobs for our citizens He commented that the County has seen the bond rating increase steadily over the years to where we are one step away from being a AAA rated county which has saved the taxpayers millions of dollars Chairman Carver stated their commitment and service to Johnston County is to be commended and Commissioners now and in the future can only hope to match their leadership and dedication The Board presented Commissioners Pope and Mims with the following plaques of appreciation PagePage pageNumber8518 November 5 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued WITH SINCERE GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FOR DEDICATED SERVICE JOHNSTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER 1994 – 2018 Cookie Pope AND IN RECOGNITION OF DEVOTED LEADERSHIP AS CHAIRMAN 2004 - 2008 WITH SINCERE GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FOR DEDICATED SERVICE JOHNSTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER 1998 - 2018 Allen L Mims , Jr AND IN RECOGNITION OF DEVOTED LEADERSHIP AS CHAIRMAN 2010 - 2012PagePage pageNumber9519 November 5 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued Both Commissioners Pope and Mims spoke on how they have appreciated their time serving as a Johnston County Commissioner and how they appreciate all the citizens that voted for them over the years Commissioner Pope commented that someone once asked her how she gets along with the rest of the Board being all male , and she responded that she has three sons , four grandsons , and she has always considered herself as just one of the boys Commissioner Mims noted that some past Commissioners have gone on to serve in State and Federal positions and many people have wondered why he always stayed here Commissioner Mims stated the reason is that Johnston County is where his heart and his friends are Commissioner Mims also thanked the County employees stating they are the ones that make the Commissioners look good Chairman Carver expressed his appreciation to both Commissioners Pope and Mims , stating it has been a pleasure to serve with both of them Commissioner Godwin stated while he may not have always voted with them , he has always valued the thoughts and input from both Commissioners Pope and Mims Commissioner Godwin continued that Commissioner Pope has always looked out for the agriculture interests in Johnston County , which he greatly respects , and Commissioner Mims has engineering expertise that has been very valuable to the Board Commissioner Godwin commented that through it all , they have always had the citizens ’ best interests at heart , which he sincerely appreciates Commissioner Stewart spoke on the time when his father served with both Commissioners Pope and Mims and stated that he considers them family and appreciates all they have done for the County Mr Hester thanked Commissioners Pope and Mims for all they have done for him over the years and stated he would miss them serving on the Board 7 Public Utilities – McGee’s Crossroads Sewer Upgrade Loan Offer and Acceptance Utilities Director Chandra Farmer , PE , thanked Commissioners Pope , Mims , and Jackson stating she sincerely appreciates their service to the County and in particular , all their support to the Utilities Department over the years Ms Farmer reported that Johnston County has received a loan offer from the NCDEQ Division of Water Infrastructure DWI for the proposed McGee’s Crossroads Sewer Upgrade project She explained the proposed project includes approximately 25,000 LF of 8 ” and 16 ” force main , approximately 9,000 LF of 27 ” gravity sewer main , a 1,000 gpm upgradeable to 1,700 gpm wastewater pump station and upgrades to the existing McGee’s Crossroads wastewater pump station Ms Farmer stated the proposed project will allow for additional wastewater capacity at McGee’s Crossroads and include a new regional wastewater pump station to provide additional capacity in existing infrastructure in portions of the Cleveland area The proposed project is identified in the “ Johnston County Public Utilities 2017 Capital Improvements Plan adopted September 4 , 2017 ” Ms Farmer presented the following information Following is the proposed project budget Easement Acquisition 70,00000 Construction 5,110,00000 Contingency 511,00000 Construction Administration 30,00000 Loan Closing 112,66000 Total Project Cost 5,833,66000 Funding for the proposed project is as follows Clean Water State Revolving Loan max interest rate of 184 , 20 yr 5,633,00000 Fund 68 Appropriations 200,66000 Total Project Funds 5,833,66000 Ms Farmer stated staff respectfully requests approval of the loan acceptance resolution , the proposed project budget and the capital project ordinance Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried unanimously , the Board adopted the following resolution accepting the loan and approved the project budget via adoption of the capital project ordinance Page0520 November 5 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued RESOLUTION BY GOVERNING BODY OF APPLICANT WHEREAS , the North Carolina Clean Water Revolving Loan and Grant Act of 1987 has authorized the making of loans and grants to aid eligible units of government in financing the cost of construction of wastewater treatment works , wastewater collections systems , and water supply systems , water conservation projects , and WHEREAS , the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has offered a State Revolving Loan in the amount of 5,633,000 for the construction of the McGee’s Crossroads Sewer Upgrade project , and WHEREAS , the County of Johnston intends to construct said project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications , NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS That the County of Johnston does hereby accept the State Revolving Loan offer of 5,633,000 That the County of Johnston does hereby give assurance to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality that all items specified in the loan offer , Section II – Assurances will be adhered to That Rick J Hester , County Manager , 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 County of Johnston 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 th Adopted this the 5 day of November 2018 , at Smithfield , North Carolina CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR THE MCGEE’S CROSSROADS SEWER UPGRADE PROJECT BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners the “ Board ” of the County of Johnston , North Carolina the “ County ” , that pursuant to Section 132 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina , the following capital project ordinance is hereby adopted Section 1 The project authorized is the McGee’s Crossroads Sewer Upgrade Project the “ Project ” , which includes approximately 25,000 linear feet of 8 - inch and 16 - inch force main , approximately 9,000 linear feet of 27 - inch gravity sewer main , a 1,000 gallons per minute upgradeable to 1,700 gallons per minute wastewater pump station and upgrades to the existing McGee’s Crossroads wastewater pump station The Project will allow for additional wastewater capacity at McGee’s Crossroads and include a new regional wastewater pump station to provide additional capacity in existing infrastructure in portions of the Cleveland area The Project will be financed by a Clean Water State Revolving Loan and an appropriation from the County Sewer Fund “ Fund 68 ” Section 2 The officers of the County are hereby directed to proceed with the capital Project within the terms of the Clean Water State Revolving Loan offer and the budget contained herein Section 3 The following amounts are appropriated for the Project Technical Services 30,000 Construction 5,110,000 Contingency 511,000 Easements 70,000 Loan Closing Fee 112,660 Total 5,833,660 Section 4 The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this Project Clean Water State Revolving Loan 5,633,000 Transfer from Fund 68 200,660 Total 5,833,660 Section 5 The Director of Finance is hereby directed to maintain within the Capital Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the requirements of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality “ NC DEQ ” and the terms of the Clean Water State Revolving Loan shall be met Section 6 Funds may be advanced from Fund 68 for the purpose of making payments as due Reimbursement requests should be made to the NC DEQ in an orderly and timely manner Section 7 The Director of Finance is hereby directed to report annually on the financial status of each Project element in Section 3 and the total revenue received Section 8 Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners , the Budget Officer and the Director of Finance for direction in carrying out this Project Amended this 5th day of November 2018 8 Budget Revisions Assistant County Manager and Finance Officer Chad McLamb thanked Commissioners Pope , Mims , and Jackson for all their service to the County Mr McLamb requested the Board to approve the budget revisions listed in the agenda packet and offered to answer any questions Page1521 November 5 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board approve the following budget amendments , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , and carried by unanimous vote Finance Public Utilities REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 82 85231800 Construction 17,45000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 17,45000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 82 852336212 NCDOT Reimbursement 17,45000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 17,45000 Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51001700 Vehicles 4,05000 10 51004300 Special Services 35763 10 51007400 Capital Outlay 12,09318 10 51007414 Capital Outlay – Sheriff 13,18882 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 16,38319 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 46,07282 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510032106 Controlled Substance Tax 92282 10 510032509 Insurance Recovery 12,09318 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 35763 10 510034163 Federal Grant – Equipment 12,26600 10 510035104 Sheriff Fees 4,05000 10 510035160 Federal Equitable Sharing 3,88319 10 510036119 Sale of Assets 12,50000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 46,07282 Social Services REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61001400 Travel 4000 10 61002111 Rent of Copy Machine 35171 10 61003211 Verifications 3000 10 61004515 Program Expense 5,47484 10 61054500 Contract Services 30830 10 61101917 LIEAP Program 17375 10 61401902 State County General Assistance 10,50768 10 61401906 State Foster Care 1,74813 10 61451906 State Foster Care 1,74813 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 20,38254 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 20,38254 TOTAL NET REVENUE 20,38254 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE Page2522 November 5 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued 10 61003300 Departmental Supplies 34,95000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 34,95000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 34,95000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 34,95000 9 Appointments Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board made the following appointments and granted waivers in the length of service policy where needed A Johnston County Heritage Commission – Reappointed Matt Dean for a two year term to expire on October 31 , 2020 B Juvenile Crime Prevention Council – Appointed Serreda Jenkins representing General Public for a two year term to expire on June 30 , 2020 C O’Neals Firefighter’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees – Reappointed Ray Wheeler for a two year term to expire on October 31 , 2020 and granted Mr Wheeler a waiver in the length of service policy D Nahunta Fire Protection District Commission – Reappointed Franklin Dwight Boswell for a two year term to expire on October 31 , 2020 and granted Mr Boswell a waiver in the length of service policy 10 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of September 2018 Enforced Collections September 2018 YTD Wage Garnishments 0 3 Bank Attachments 6 15 Levys 0 0 Foreclosures Complaints Filed September 2018 0 10 Pending Dollars Collected September 2018 62273 As of September 28 , 2018 , the Tax Department has collected 1257 of the real and personal levy for 2018 The registered motor vehicle collections for September 2018 are 1,078,04563 and YTD 18 19 is 3,808,49815 11 Manager Reports and Comments None 12 Board Reports and Comments A Resolution Supporting Traffic Improvements – NC Hwy 96 and NC Hwy 42 Intersection Commissioner Ted G Godwin presented a draft resolution to the Board and explained that recently there have been some traffic improvements at the intersection of NC Hwy 39 and NC Hwy 42 that involved a traffic circle Commissioner Godwin reported all the feedback he has received from the locals in that area has been positive for the most part He stated the Department of Transportation is proposing a similar safety project at the intersection of NC Hwy 96 and NC Hwy 42 and have requested a resolution in support to assist them with obtaining funding for the project Commissioner Godwin read the resolution aloud for the audience Commissioner Cookie Pope asked if a public hearing would be held in the area to allow citizens to comment Page3523 November 5 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Godwin confirmed the Department of Transportation would hold a public hearing in the area for the project He noted a public hearing was held for the project at NC Hwy 39 and NC Hwy 42 and based on feedback at that public hearing , the traffic circle was constructed for that intersection Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Larry Wood , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution supporting transportation improvements by the North Carolina Department of Transportation at the intersection of NC Hwy 96 and NC Hwy 42 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION NC HWY 96 AND NC HWY 42 WHEREAS , the North Carolina Department of Transportation promotes the safety and wellbeing of the traveling public for motorists across the State through new roadways , improvements to existing roadways and continual roadway maintenance ; and WHEREAS , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners considers the safety of the motoring public along streets and roadways within the County to be of the utmost importance ; and WHEREAS , the Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program has identified the intersection of NC Hwy 96 and NC Hwy 42 for investigation due to the number and severity of crashes ; and WHEREAS , the Department of Transportation , Highway Division 4 seeks to improve the intersection of NC Hwy 96 and NC Hwy 42 by constructing a roundabout using federal safety funds and installing an all - way stop as an interim treatment with support of these improvements from the County ; and WHEREAS , this project would be considered to improve the existing traffic pattern of the intersection NOW , THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby support and endorse the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s intersection improvements at NC Hwy 96 and NC Hwy 42 th Adopted this the 5 day of November , 2018 B Men’s Health Awareness Month Chairman Jeffrey P Carver noted this month is Men’s Health Awareness Month , known as “ Movember ” and brings awareness to men’s health issues including prostate cancer , testicular cancer , and mental health and suicide prevention 13 Closed Session – NCGS 14331811 a 3 – Attorney - Client Privilege , NCGS 14331811 a 4 – Economic Development , NCGS 14331811 a 5 – Acquisition of Property , and NCGS 14331811 a 6 – Personnel Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Larry Wood , 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 , 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 , and for the purposes of personnel pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143 - 31811 a 6 No action was taken Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr moved the Board adjourn closed session and resume regular session Commissioner Larry Wood seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote Page4524 November 5 , 2018 – 10 00 am Continued There being no further business , Commissioner Larry Wood moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 12 15 pm Jeffrey P Carver , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage