September 5, 2017 - 10:00 am - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 822 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners September 5 , 2017 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday , September 5 , 2017 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 , Keith Branch , and Larry Wood Absent None Also Present County Manager Rick J Hester , Clerk to the Board Paula G Woodard , Finance Officer and Assistant County Manager J Chad McLamb , County Attorney Jennifer J Slusser , and Paralegal Deputy Clerk to the Board Dana Cuddington Chairman Jeffrey P Carver called the meeting to order at 10 00 am Commissioner Cookie Pope opened the meeting with a prayer Commissioner Ted G Godwin , Veterans Services Advisory Board Chairman Rudy Baker , and Veterans Services Officer Robert Boyette led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Larry Wood , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – August 7 , 2017 10 00 am and 6 00 pm B Resolution Honoring Samuel E “ Sam ” Robertson Per the request of Attorney Allen Tew , the Board adopted the following resolution honoring th Samuel E “ Sam ” Robertson for his 100 birthday RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF SAMUEL E “ SAM ” ROBERTSON LIFE - LONG CLAYTON RESIDENT WHEREAS , On September 24 , 1917 , Battle Moore Robertson and Claudia Robertson welcomed their youngest child , Sam into the world in Clayton , North Carolina ; and WHEREAS , Sam grew up in Clayton graduating from Clayton High School , thereafter attending Randolph Macon Academy and Duke University ; and WHEREAS , Sam was drafted by the Army Air Force in 1943 , and served during World War II as a ball turret gunner strapped in the belly of the B - 17 Flying Fortress manning two , 50 caliber machine guns ; and WHEREAS , Sam flew 18 bombing missions over Germany and several humanitarian missions dropping food and supplies to civilians in the Netherlands ; and WHEREAS , 0n one occasion , Sam was stuck in the turret as a result of German flack , unable to exit the turret prior to landing , resulting in an aversion to seat belts and a physician’s excuse from wearing a seat belt , which he carries with him while driving each day ; and WHEREAS , following the war , Sam returned home , joined the family business , BM Robertson Mule Company , where he still “ works ” , married Elizabeth “ Betsy ” Avera , raised two fine children , Elizabeth R “ Betty ” Goodwin and John William Robertson , and became an essential part of the fabric of the Town of Clayton ; and WHEREAS , Sam , a life - long , loyal member of Horne Memorial Church , has lived a quiet daily life characterized by devotion to his faith , family , and friends , hard work , honesty , humility , and humor , influencing countless people by his life of service to our country and community , and is a living example of our State motto , “ Esse quam videri ” , To be , rather than to seem ; and th WHEREAS , the County of Johnston wishes to honor Sam Robertson on the occasion of his 100 birthday for his service to our country and Johnston County by his example , and his indelible impact on the County and its Citizens , and the quality of life we enjoy Page823 September 5 , 2017 – 10 00 am Continued NOW THEREFORE , BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the County of Johnston hereby honors Sam Robertson as a Johnston County treasure because of his exemplary life well lived and its indelible impact on Johnston County th Adopted this the 5 day of September , 2017 C Mental Health Proclamation for National Recovery Month adopted as follows PROCLAMATION National Recovery Month September 2017 WHEREAS , behavioral health is an essential part of health and one’s overall wellness ; and WHEREAS , prevention of mental and or substance use disorders works , treatment is effective , and people recover in our area and around the nation ; and WHEREAS , preventing and overcoming mental and or substance use disorders is essential to achieving healthy lifestyles , both physically and emotionally ; and WHEREAS , we must encourage relatives and friends of people with mental and or substance use disorders to implement preventive measures , recognize the signs of a problem , and guide those in need to appropriate treatment and recovery support services ; and WHEREAS , an estimated 36,000 people in Johnston County are affected by these conditions ; and WHEREAS , to help more people achieve and sustain long - term recovery , the US Department of Health and Human Services HHS , the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA , the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy ONDCP , and Johnston County Substance Use Collaborative invite all residents of Johnston County to participate in National Recovery Month NOW , THEREFORE , THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS , does hereby proclaim September 2017 as National Recovery Month in Johnston County and calls upon the citizens of Johnston County to observe this month with appropriate programs , activities , and ceremonies to support this year’s Recovery Month th Adopted this 5 day of September , 2017 D Proclamation – 2017 Fall Litter Sweep – September 16 - 30 , 2017 adopted as follows PROCLAMATION FALL LITTER SWEEP 2017 WHEREAS , the North Carolina Department of Transportation organizes an annual fall statewide roadside cleanup to ensure clean and beautiful roads in North Carolina ; and WHEREAS , the FALL LITTER SWEEP roadside cleanup encourages local governments and communities , civic and professional groups , businesses , churches , schools , families and individual citizens to participate in the Department of Transportation cleanup by sponsoring and organizing local roadside cleanups ; and WHEREAS , Adopt - A - Highway volunteers , Department of Transportation employees , Department of Public Safety – Division of Adult Correction inmates , community service workers , local government agencies , community leaders , civic and community organizations , businesses , churches , schools , and environmentally concerned citizens conduct annual local cleanups during FALL LITTER SWEEP and may receive certificates of appreciation for their participation ; and WHEREAS , the great natural beauty of our state and a clean environment are sources of great pride for all North Carolinians , attracting tourists and aiding in recruiting new industries ; and WHEREAS , the cleanup will increase awareness of the need for cleaner roadsides , emphasize the importance of not littering , and encourage recycling of solid wastes ; and th WHEREAS , the 2017 FALL LITTER SWEEP will celebrate the 29 Anniversary of the North Carolina Adopt - A - Highway program and its 4,400 volunteer groups that donate their labor and time year round to keep our roadsides clean ; and WHEREAS , the FALL LITTER SWEEP cleanup will be a part of educating the children of this great State regarding the importance of a clean environment to the quality of life in Johnston County and North Carolina ; and NOW , THEREFORE , THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS , does hereby proclaim September 16 through September 30 , 2017 as FALL LITTER SWEEP time in Johnston County , and encourages all citizens to take an active role in making their communities cleaner th Adopted this the 5 day of September , 2017 E Proclamation – Child Passenger Safety Week and National Seat Check Saturday adopted as follows CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK 2017 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS , Children are our country’s most precious resource As parents and caregivers it is our responsibility to keep America’s children safe Every year , thousands of children are tragically injured or killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes For children age 3 and older , it is the leading cause of death It is hard to overstate the toll this takes on families Together we can put an end to this Page824 September 5 , 2017 – 10 00 am Continued WHEREAS , Today , all 50 States , the District of Columbia , and our Territories have laws requiring the use of child safety seats and seat belts for children traveling in motor vehicles These laws were enacted because of the tremendous safety benefits they provide We know that child safety seats help save lives and reduce injuries We also know that they are most effective when installed and used correctly Sadly , nearly 3 out of 4 child safety seats are not used properly Starting now , working together , we must join forces to prevent these deaths and injuries WHEREAS , Johnston County is committed to working closely with our partners and safety advocates to help reduce the number of young lives lost on our roadways Our goal is to educate parents and caregivers on how to properly install and use child safety seats During Child Passenger Safety Week , there will be hundreds of free child safety seat inspection stations set up across the country We encourage all parents and caregivers to take advantage of this service and ensure that their children are getting the very best protection To locate an inspection station in your area , please go to wwwnhtsagov NOW THEREFORE , We , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners , do hereby proclaim September 17 through September 23 , 2017 , as Child Passenger Safety Week and September 23 , 2017 , as National Seat Check Saturday We urge everyone to help reduce injuries and the tragic loss of life by buckling up themselves and every child on every trip , every time th Adopted this the 5 day of September , 2017 F Resolution – Firefighters Week in Johnston County – September 10 – 16 , 2017 adopted as follows RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FIREFIGHTERS WEEK IN JOHNSTON COUNTY Whereas , fighting fires is one of the most hazardous professions requiring physical strength , stamina , extensive training , courage , and selfless concern for the welfare of others ; and Whereas , firefighters provide valuable services to the citizens of Johnston County , their communities , and the County ; and Whereas , firefighters make sacrifices to protect the lives and financial interests of the citizens of Johnston County ; and Whereas , firefighters respond to emergencies without hesitation when the call of duty arises ; and Whereas , firefighters work with public safety officials and law enforcement officers to protect the integrity of crime scenes , which is necessary to resolve arson cases ; and Whereas , firefighters reside in the community in which they serve and have a great appreciation for protecting their communities ; and Whereas , it is appropriate to recognize the duties and services that firefighters perform by observing Firefighters Week in Johnston County Now Therefore Be It Resolved by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners that all firefighters deserve to be honored for the invaluable service they provide to the County , its citizens , and communities The Board of Commissioners encourages the citizens of Johnston County to observe the week of September 10 - 16 , 2017 as Firefighters Week in Johnston County th Adopted this the 5 day of September 2017 G Animal Cruelty Officers Appointment Request The Board reappointed Roger Davis and Chad Massengill as the Animal Cruelty Officers to serve Johnston County for one year terms H Tax Releases & Refunds – 07 15 2017 – 08 15 2017 Motor Vehicle Release Refund Report Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2013 1310 - 623184 1308 - 643317 SALVATORE , ANDREW MICHAEL Overpayment 22068 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER 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JAMES ROY 4400 000 10640 MCNUTT , 0037390373 106336116 Military 6443 PagePage pageNumber6827 September 5 , 2017 – 10 00 am Continued HARRY 4543 GLENN JR 500 11486 STALLINGS , 0018041763 71340946 Adjustment 14898 GEORGE 1337 DAVID 16235 64598 August 22 , 2017 This is to certify that , as authorized by the Board of Commissioners on December 11 , 2000 , I have approved the following tax releases and refunds under 100 , as recommended by the County Tax Administrator , Sheila Garner A complete record of this information is on file in the County Finance Office Totals from 7 15 17 to 8 15 17 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 95645 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 2,20389 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 7608 Recommended by Tax Administrator Sheila Garner Approved by Finance Director J Chad McLamb 3 Public Comments A Announcement from Commissioner Keith Branch Commissioner Keith Branch announced that he has begun a new career opportunity and based on his new schedule and increased responsibilities , it is in the best interest of the citizens to step down as a County th Commissioner effective September 30 Commissioner Branch read the following statement Mr Chairman , Members of the Board , Rick and Staff … today is an extremely difficult day for me filled with all types of emotions I was first elected as a county wide official in November 2008 and serving Johnston County in this capacity has become a way of life for me , something that I truly love and enjoy As a lifelong resident of a county that has raised me and my two adult children , I will always cherish and remember the opportunity the taxpayers of Johnston County have afforded me I would be remiss if I did not mention that my children and I are proud graduates of Smithfield Selma Sr High School and we would not have had it any other way As I ride around the county , I am truly humbled by the rewarding career I have had as an elected official when I see the growth and progress of our great county and school system , knowing I played a small part in that success Often in life unexpected opportunities occur that one has to take advantage of for their future and the st future of their family July 31 , I started a new career with a major Insurance Company and based on my schedule and responsibilities it is with sadness but in the best interest of the taxpayers of Johnston County , my family , and myself that I tender my resignation as a Johnston County Commissioner today to be effective September 30 , 2017 This is necessary for me to maximize my new career opportunity and also only fair to the taxpayers based on new daily time constraints Rick and staff , I would like to thank you for taking me under your wing the last nine months and teaching me about all the facets of county government The laymen have no idea what is involved in the daily operations to insure that they have the resources , from trash disposal to waste water to drinking water to public safety , needed to live a comfortable and safe life I was overwhelmed by our visits to the different departments and how they all work together to make Johnston County a great place to live I hope the taxpayers realize how fortunate we are to have you as County Manager and such a great staff that leads the way Mr Chairman and Board , thank you for serving this great county and thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve with you and be a part of this Board I can’t thank each of you enough for your willingness to allow me to be heard on issues that are of particular importance to me I feel that the last nine months this board has gained momentum and has started moving forward and has the potential to do great things One thing that was especially important to me was the necessity to continue to improve dialogue and trust with the Johnston County Board of Education I feel that our enhanced communication has led to better collaboration that will only continue to benefit the taxpayers , parents , and children of Johnston County I assume I now hold the record of shortest term for a County Commissioner in Johnston County With that being said , this short nine months has shown me there is much to do and many hard decisions to be made , especially dealing with growth issues , to insure the quality of life expected andPagePage pageNumber7828 September 5 , 2017 – 10 00 am Continued deserved by our taxpayers I challenge each of you to keep our current momentum going and to not become stagnant Because of the success and growth of our county , it would be easy to sit back and become fat and happy With growth and change comes the responsibility to make decisions that are different than we are used to making and or requires us to think outside the box I challenge you to do just that while keeping our conservative values intact It’s okay to do new things because the only thing in life that is constant is change Always remember this Board is not about you We are only a tool that has been chosen to serve To my appointed replacement , do not take this opportunity lightly I challenge you to think for yourself and to put yourself in a position where you are not beheld to any individual or business , but rather make decisions that are in the best interest of the Johnston County taxpayers As I stated at my first meeting if it’s black it’s black If it’s white it’s white If it’s gray , make your decision in the best interest of the taxpayer As a brand new first time commissioner , always remember it’s a team effort to insure success Always share your ideas and thoughts but understand they may not always gain traction and that’s okay I wish you much success To the Johnston County Taxpayers , thank you for the opportunity to serve Again , it has been a rewarding experience While I know there have been times some of you disagreed with decisions I made , please know I can say that I truly feel that I have always made the best decision I could make with the information available to me Thank you for your confidence and support for the last almost 9 years I will forever be grateful for the opportunity and experience to serve Stephanie , Dana , Andy , and mom , I can’t think you enough for your belief in me to serve in this capacity Your love and support will always be remembered and cherished You cheered me on and pushed me when I needed the extra strength during difficult times and decisions As an elected official , I signed on for the potential of others speaking negatively about me , I know you didn’t During those difficult times when I had to tie you up and tape your mouths , lol , thank you for understanding and your willingness to have my back and again believe and trust in me You more than anyone else know my heart and desire which has always been to make Johnston County the best place in the country to live th I will continue to serve in my official capacity through the end of the month , September 30 But I still plan to serve my community the rest of my life Please know I am always available and a phone call away The goal in everyone’s life should always be to leave anything they are connected to in a position better than it was before their involvement I honestly feel like I have done that and I hope each of you agree Thank you Keith Branch Chairman Jeffrey P Carver thanked Commissioner Branch for his service and wished him well in his new employment Chairman Carver stated the Board would discuss the vacancy further at the end of the meeting during Board Comments B Resolution Recognizing Evolution Track Club of Johnston County The Chairman called the members of Evolution Track Club to the front for recognition Evolution Track Club Manager and Head Coach Steven Gunter thanked the Board for the recognition and spoke on the Track Club’s success and hard work He stated they visited Kansas over the Summer to compete in the 2017 US Track & Field Junior Olympic National Championships and performed phenomenal in all the events they participated in Mr Gunter stated the team members are outstanding athletes and are all - around great kids Upon a motion by Commissioner Larry Wood , seconded by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution recognizing the Evolution Track Club of Johnston County for their recent participation in the 2017 USA Track & Field Junior Olympic National Championships Commissioner Larry Wood read the resolution for those in attendance and presented a framed original to Evolution Track Club PagePage pageNumber8829 September 5 , 2017 – 10 00 am Continued RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE EVOLUTION TRACK CLUB Whereas , the Evolution Track Club was formed in 2010 with a vision of promoting the sport of track and field in Johnston County ; and Whereas , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners takes pride in recognizing the accomplishments of all athletic teams in Johnston County ; and Whereas , the Evolution Track Club attended the 2017 USA Track & Field Junior Olympic National Championships in Lawrence , Kansas ; and Whereas , the Evolution Track Club represented Johnston County well at this national level by placing near the top in many of the events held ; and Whereas , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners recognizes that these great accomplishments bring nationwide recognition and distinction to all of Johnston County Now Therefore , Be It Resolved , that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners hereby publicly recognizes and congratulates the Evolution Track Club for their participation and achievements at the 2017 USA Track & Field Junior Olympic National Championships th Adopted this the 5 day of September , 2017 Individual letters of recognition were presented to the following participants for placing in several of the events Jayden Gray , Elijah Kennedy , JR McLean , Ryley Brinkley , Everett Alston , and Naelee Stone The Board congratulated the participants , coaches , and parents and thanked them for attending the meeting C Recognition of the Johnston County Buildings & Grounds Department County Manager Rick Hester recognized Buildings & Grounds Director Daniel Clifton and his staff for their excellent work and dedication keeping the Johnston County Courthouse as well as all the County’s facilities in top condition The Board thanked Mr Clifton and his team for their hard work and commitment Commissioner Cookie Pope commented that she visits courthouses throughout the State and she would put Johnston County’s above all others stating the facilities are always exceptionally clean and well maintained D County Leadership Forum on Opioid Abuse Health Director Dr Marilyn Pearson announced the Health Department will be partnering with various agencies in the County to host a County Leadership Forum on Opioid Abuse She stated the forum is scheduled for November 3 , 2017 during lunch time and will be held at the Johnston County Agricultural Center Dr Pearson stated she would provide more detailed information on the forum at a later date E Citizen Concern – Chris Krencicki Mr Chris Krencicki , 109 Hinton Court , Clayton , addressed the Board and spoke on a situation in his neighborhood where he stated a neighbor has approximately 17 junk vehicles on the property which exceeds the maximum number of vehicles a private individual is allowed to buy and sell Mr Krencicki spoke on how he feels the actions of the neighbor are impacting his property tax values and he expressed frustration that he lives outside of the city limits of Clayton but within their ETJ and neither the Town nor the County will enforce regulations Mr Krencicki stated he is requesting fairness and for the rules and regulations to be enforced Mr Krencicki stated this issue has been ongoing with him contacting both the County and the Town of Clayton for help and he is upset that no one will enforce the rules The Board discussed the situation with Mr Krencicki and possible options that could be pursued Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr stated he has been hearing about this issue for some time and as he sees it , there are two options to consider which are 1 to amend the County’s ordinance to incorporate junk vehicles within the nuisance ordinance instead of the zoning ordinance since the zoning ordinance is not enforced withinPagePage pageNumber9830 September 5 , 2017 – 10 00 am Continued the ETJ areas ; or 2 for the County to send an official letter to the Town of Clayton notifying them of the intent to take back the extended ETJ area Commissioner Mims continued that the Town of Clayton’s nuisance ordinance only covers their city limits and not the ETJ area Commissioner Mims noted the Town could include junk vehicles as part of their zoning ordinance which would allow them to enforce the rules within the ETJ , but they have not done that Commissioner Mims stated this is not the only complaint he has heard around Clayton and something needs to be done Staff reported that Mr Krencicki is scheduled to meet with them on Friday of this week to review the situation and more information could be shared with the Board after that meeting F North Carolina Representative Donna White North Carolina Representative Donna White thanked the Commissioners for their service to Johnston County Representative White stated she was pleased to be able to help bring financial support to the communities in Johnston County that she represents ; however , she wished to correct one matter Representative White stated it had been reported in the media that she was not aware that Cleveland is not a town , and she would like to clarify that having represented the Cleveland Community for some time , she is well aware it is not a town Representative White stated she has met with the North Carolina Department of Commerce regarding the financial support and will be providing a letter to the County that states the funds can be used for anything in the community except supporting a festival Representative White stated many people from the Cleveland area have expressed to her that they hope the funds can be used to improve athletics in the community The Board thanked Representative White for visiting the meeting 4 Public Hearing – Public Utilities – Draft 20 Year Capital Improvements Plan Advertised – The Smithfield Herald – August 23 , 2017 The Chairman opened the public hearing to receive public comment on the draft 20 - Year Capital Improvements Plan CIP for water , wastewater and reclaimed water facilities in Johnston County Director of Utilities Chandra Farmer stated the Department of Utilities has completed a proposed 20 - Year Capital Improvements Plan which includes facility improvements and additions , new facilities and major capital purchases for water distribution , water supply , wastewater collection , wastewater treatment and reclaimed water distribution through FY 37 38 Ms Farmer stated current and future water and wastewater demand analyses were conducted by the Department of Utilities and Hazen and Sawyer utilized the water demand projections to update the County’s water system hydraulic model and recommend improvements to meet future demands In addition , Hazen and Sawyer implemented the wastewater projections to complete the update to the Engineering Report for the Johnston County Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility for the proposed wastewater treatment recommendations Ms Farmer continued that the Department of Utilities utilized the demand projections to complete the water supply and wastewater collection improvements recommendations and Willdan Financial Services used growth projections , billing data and previous CIP documents to create a financial model and recommend rate structures The model will be updated with the final 2017 CIP for future financial planning and rate adjustment recommendations Ms Farmer stated based on current projections , the capital project needs for the department exceed 330,000,000 over the twenty year planning period and is summarized below in five year increments Water Water Wastewater Wastewater Year Transmission Supply Collection Treatment Total 2017 – 2021 57,061,740 10,775,000 24,219,265 52,561,000 144,617,005 2022 – 2026 28,103,500 14,000,000 17,300,000 5,200,000 64,603,500 2027 – 2031 17,768,500 13,500,000 5,250,000 42,000,000 78,518,500 2032 – 2037 5,275,000 27,500,000 7,500,000 5,200,000 45,475,000 Total 108,208,740 65,775,000 54,269,265 104,961,000 333,214,005 Ms Farmer stated the County will need to pursue outside funding , as well as adjust user charges periodically in order to fund the proposed projects without overburdening the customer base The Department of Utilities recommends the County continue to partner with the NC Division of Water Infrastructure and USDA Rural Development to secure low interest loans and grant funding for major projects She noted in addition , the model developed by Willdan Financial Services gives the County a critical tool to effectively evaluate proposed future rate adjustments Ms Farmer stated the complete CIP was made available to the Board and the public for review and she offered to answer any questions Ms Farmer requested the Board to adopt the CIP document Page0831 September 5 , 2017 – 10 00 am Continued Upon a question by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , Ms Farmer stated funding for the improvements would not come from the County’s general fund , but from the enterprise fund as well as loans and grants She stated as growth increases , the customer base increases and based on the financial model , there will be rate adjustments proposed over time Ms Farmer stated the rate adjustments would be modest with no dramatic increases to the customers as improvements are added Commissioner Mims commented that everyone needs water , but he asked Ms Farmer if she sees a real need to expand wastewater if the County were to change its policies on who wastewater service is provided to , such as saving it more for industrial , retail , and schools versus residential Ms Farmer explained that wastewater is very expensive to treat and transmit with one of the major components of that treatment cost being nitrogen She reported the County is very limited as to how much nitrogen can be discharged back into the Neuse River after treatment Ms Farmer stated the County has the same nitrogen allocation today with the plant rated at 95 million gallons per day gpd as what it will have when the plant is expanded to 135 million gpd unless additional nitrogen purchases are pursued from others or advanced treatment technologies are implemented which is very expensive Ms Farmer reported with the current flows and current committed capacities , the County has approximately 1 million gpd of capacity remaining and the County should consider how it wants to utilize that remaining capacity She noted the County also provides bulk treatment for several of the towns and will continue to do so Ms Farmer reported wastewater is a significant cost in the next five year period on the CIP with about 52 million proposed for the next wastewater treatment plant expansion and associated improvements that would also be necessary at the solids handling facility at the Landfill At the inquiry of Commissioner Ted G Godwin , Ms Farmer explained that when the County purchased the wastewater treatment plant from the Town of Smithfield years ago , the County provided bulk service to Smithfield , Selma , Pine Level and Four Oaks with them paying one rate She continued that the Town of Clayton purchased capacity in the County’s plant at a later date because they also have their own plant Ms Farmer stated Clayton purchases capacity in the plant on a contract basis under the interlocal agreement when they need it Commissioner Godwin asked how would the remaining wastewater capacity be affected if one of the towns being provided bulk service were to have a large residential development constructed Ms Farmer stated under the current structure , the County has 1 million gpd per day available that would be allocated to that development with the town paying their current user charge Upon questions by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , Ms Farmer noted that 1 million gpd is the current remaining capacity left in the plant and as an example , a larger industry such as Grifols , utilizes approximately 600,000 gpd Chairman Jeffrey P Carver stated in a recent meeting , he learned that 4 million gallons of wastewater capacity costs approximately 40 million to construct Chairman Carver stated the Board really needs to look at the issue and perhaps do more planning with less zoning Ms Farmer clarified that a 4 million gpd expansion actually costs more along the lines of 52 million when taking into account the associated upgrades needed at the solids handling facility There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner Keith Branch , and carried unanimously , the Board adopted the 2017 Twenty Year Capital Improvements Plan as submitted by staff Note A complete copy of the CIP is located on file in the Johnston County Department of Public Utilities 5 Cleveland Community Representatives – Allocation from the North Carolina General Assembly Denton Lee , representing the Cleveland Community , thanked the Board for allowing them to speak Mr Lee also thanked Commissioner Keith Branch for his service and wished him well Mr Lee recognized and thanked Representative Donna White in the audience for being at the meeting today He also recognized and thanked representatives of the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce , the Cleveland Athletic Association , Pop Warner Football , the Rotary Club , the Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department , community business owners , farmers , and developers and he read from the following prepared statement Page1832 September 5 , 2017 – 10 00 am Continued These folks are important leaders in our community , and they are passionate about helping our community and Johnston County continue to be a great place to live and work As background for why we are here today , let me take you back a few months , to the February meeting of this Board At that meeting you heard an appeal from Cleveland Community property owners Dewey and Bet Lawson who wanted to donate 12 acres of land to the County for recreational use You asked your County Manager to evaluate the offer He in turn , contacted several community leaders , including many of us here today We met and had a great discussion about the property In the end , we all came to a similar conclusion that the cost to create viable recreational facilities or open space on this tract , even if the cost of the land was free , was cost prohibitive We also sadly acknowledged there was no reliable or ready source for funding the necessary improvements We went away disheartened that we didn’t have a way to add much needed recreational space for our community or the resources to maintain it Thankfully , this is not the end of the story The discussion about this property made us painfully aware that , despite the great work done by the many volunteers of the Greater Cleveland Athletic Association and the POP Warner Association to provide sports opportunities for the youth of our community , we are woefully deficient in athletic fields and recreational space We have a number of athletic fields and a gymnasium that the county has generously allowed us to use for our youth programs , but the community is outgrowing that space with no means to expand it This year we are having to turn away children because we do not have space to accommodate all our youth who want to participate in sports activities Practice space is so critical that we often use elementary school playgrounds and space generously offered by area churches To add further insult , even though we have wonderful youth programs , these programs only address organized sports for our youth In a community of 27,000 residents about 14 of the population of Johnston County , it is shocking that there are no public access playground facilities or walking trails or family picnic areas or parks or tennis courts or biking trails , and there are no adult programs of any kind The 27,000 number is the approximate population in the McLemore Fire District When we look around us at Clayton , Garner , Smithfield , Four Oaks , Wilson’s Mills , we see towns that are investing heavily in parks and recreation for their citizens Why Because these towns understand that parks and recreation contribute to better health and an improved quality of life When we look at ourselves we see a community with 27,000 residents , and growing daily , that doesn’t have a single sliding board or swing or picnic table for families to enjoy Although a bit unusual among NC counties , Johnston County has taken a path that relegates the acquisition , development , and maintenance of parks and recreation to the incorporated communities within the County As a result , unincorporated areas of the county , like the Cleveland Community , are left with few sources from which to fund quality of life improvements , like parks , athletic fields , and open spaces Please don’t take these comments as critical of your leadership , it is simply a fact that we need to acknowledge , and recognize that if anything is going to change it is up to us We are not suggesting that you should create a county - wide parks and recreation department and start spending general tax dollars on Cleveland What we are suggesting is that , under your current authority , you can provide the structure for a parks and recreation district , and we will provide the leadership , governance , and self - funding A great start to self - governance for the Cleveland Community would be to create a Parks and Recreation District authorized to acquire and maintain parks , open spaces , and athletic fields The growth in western Johnston County has been good for the county , and county taxpayers That growth has allowed this Board to fund new and refurbished school facilities , increased investment in schools and law enforcement , and expanded water and sewer services , without increasing the tax rate Because of that growth , all County citizens have enjoyed a flat ad valorem tax rate for many years What a blessing that is for our citizens who are on fixed incomes It is incumbent on each of us to continue to encourage and manage the growth that has come our way However , if we don’t start actively setting aside open spaces and building parks in fast - growing unincorporated areas like Cleveland , our quality of life will deteriorate and , as a result , the growth we have enjoyed will slow down , to the detriment of our County Over the past several months we have had ongoing , productive conversations with Rick Hester , with your County Attorney , Jennifer Slusser , with Mrs Pope , Chairman Carver , and other County officials regarding how the Cleveland Community might go about creating a Cleveland Area Parks andPage2833 September 5 , 2017 – 10 00 am Continued Recreation District that could manage the acquisition of open space , development of parks and athletic fields , and ongoing maintenance for those facilities We are here today to request 2 things 1 For this Board to authorize your County Manager and your County Attorney to assist the Cleveland Community in working through the exploratory process , including possible state legislation and a voter referendum , to create a Parks and Recreation District that will allow the community to self - determine its future direction for acquiring land and developing recreational opportunities within the current boundaries of the Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department McLemore Fire District 2 Approve the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce to apply for the North Carolina Department of Commerce Downtown Revitalization grant allocated by the 2017 General Assembly to the Cleveland Community in the amount of 30,000 , to be used to fund expenses that will be necessary in the exploration , planning , and possible creation of a Cleveland Area Parks and Recreation District The Chamber will be accountable for proper disbursement and record keeping for the grant funds We are excited about the possibilities ahead , and we value your input , your leadership , and your partnership as we work through the details of this request We appreciate your time and attention today We stand ready to answer any questions you might have for our group I would be personally remiss today if we did not commend the professional , responsive , and cooperative assistance that Rick Hester and Jennifer Slusser have given to us as we began this journey We look forward to working with them to complete the path forward This is the way government is supposed to work , and you can be proud of those who represent you Thank you Commissioner Ted G Godwin asked how the funds would be spent Mr Lee responded one idea they are considering is acquiring properties for public parks which would require some type of draft planning work for the actual park and what it would look like He stated funds would be needed to help with that planning as well as supporting materials Mr Lee stated those plans and materials could then be used to show the citizens what they would be voting for in a referendum County Manager Rick Hester recognized Grants Consultant Skip Green in the audience and noted that Mr Green will be working with the Cleveland Community representatives on the administration of the grant funding Mr Hester complimented Mr Green stating he has worked with the County for many years on various grant projects Mr Lee agreed stating that Mr Green has given them great guidance and they will be working with him Mr Green clarified that the grant application would have to be filed by the County on behalf of the Cleveland Chamber At the request of Commissioner Cookie Pope , the following people in the audience introduced themselves in support of this project Scott James with the Cleveland Pop Warner Association , Kim Lawter with the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce , business owner and Cleveland area resident Lanny Thomas , and Cleveland area resident Rudy Baker Mr Hester stated this would be a first step in the process and he recommended the Board approve the initial requests as stated by Mr Lee Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner Keith Branch , and carried unanimously , the Board voted to 1 authorize the County Manager and County Attorney to assist the Cleveland Community in working through the exploratory process , including possible state legislation and a voter referendum , to create a Parks & Recreation District that will allow the community to self - determine its future direction for acquiring land and developing recreational opportunities within the current boundaries of the Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department McLemore Fire District ; and 2 approve for the County on behalf of the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce to apply for the North Carolina Department of Commerce Downtown Revitalization Grant allocated by the 2017 General Assembly to the Cleveland Community in the amount of 30,000 to be used to fund expenses that will be necessary in the exploration , planning , and possible creation ofPage3834 September 5 , 2017 – 10 00 am Continued a Cleveland Area Parks and Recreation District with the Chamber being accountable for proper disbursement and record keeping for the grant funds 6 Emergency Services – Request to Surplus Ambulances EMS Division Chief Josh Holloman requested the Board to adopt a resolution declaring the following ambulances surplus and approving for them to be sold on GovDeals 2010 Ford E350 Ambulance VIN # 1FDXE4FP6ADA36132 Mileage 140,370 2006 Ford E350 Ambulance VIN # 1FDXE45P66HA36665 Mileage 128,751 Mr Holloman reported the ambulances are no longer dependable due to their mechanical condition and have already been removed from rotation He stated the County acquired the ambulances from previous mergers with EMS agencies Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution RESOLUTION DECLARING PERSONAL PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY BY ELECTRONIC PUBLIC AUCTION WHEREAS , Johnston County owns the following equipment , hereinafter referred to as “ surplus property ” , that is either obsolete or no longer needed for any governmental use by the County ; and 2010 Ford E350 Ambulance VIN # 1FDXE4FP6ADA36132 Mileage 140,370 2006 Ford E350 Ambulance VIN # 1FDXE45P66HA36665 Mileage 128,751 WHEREAS , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners is desirous of declaring the equipment as surplus and selling at an electronic public auction as authorized by NCGS 160A - 270 ; and NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners as follows 1 The equipment as listed above is hereby declared to be surplus property ; 2 The County Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to sell by electronic public auction the surplus property described above to the highest bidder The auction will begin on September 18 , 2017 at 8 00 am and end on October 31 , 2017 at 5 00 pm via electronic public auction on GovDeals – wwwgovdealscom , said electronic address being where the information about the property to be sold can be found and where electronic bids may be posted ; 3 Surplus property will be sold “ as is ” , all sales final , cash , certified check , or money order only Johnston County makes no express or implied warranties of merchantability of any surplus property , or part thereof , or its fitness for any particular purpose regardless of any oral statements that may be made concerning the surplus property or any part thereof and that Johnston County reserves the right to reject any and all bids or remove the property from auction at any time ; and 4 A notice summarizing this Resolution and the sale of the surplus property by electronic public auction shall be published solely by electronic means by the Clerk to the Board on the County’s website at wwwJohnstonNCcom at least ten 10 days prior to the public auction th Adopted this the 5 day of September , 2017 7 Emergency Services – Resolution to Designate Agents – Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Emergency Services Director Kim Robertson requested the Board to adopt a resolution approving the designation of her as Primary Agent and Assistant County Manager Finance Director J Chad McLamb as Secondary Agent to coordinate the Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program facilitated by the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management Ms Robertson stated the program is designed to provide the capability to assist primary residential properties that sustained Hurricane Matthew damages Ms Robertson stated there are a total of 12 properties that will be submitted for FEMA , as follows Acquisition – 8 properties Elevation – 3 properties Reconstruct – 1 propertyPage4835 September 5 , 2017 – 10 00 am Continued Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Larry Wood , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution Ms Robertson reported the Emergency Services Staff is closely watching the approaching Hurricane Irma and preparing for whatever may come to Johnston County She commended Sandy Wood in her office for her work in the Emergency Management Division during Hurricane Matthew Finance Director and Assistant County Manager Chad McLamb thanked Kristy Edwards in the Finance Office for working with Emergency Services on coordinating the FEMA applications and reimbursements for the County Page5836 September 5 , 2017 – 10 00 am Continued 8 Public Utilities – Ingrams Water District – Resolution for Grant Loan Assistance Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit as the Ingrams Water District Board Sitting as the Ingrams Water District Board Utilities Director Chandra Farmer requested the Board to adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of loan and grant applications and designating signatory authority to the County Manager for a 16 ” water main to serve the Ingrams Water District Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution RESOLUTION BY JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTING AS THE WATER DISTRICT BOARD 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 , The Ingrams Water District has need for and intends to construct a water distribution system project described as 2018 Hydraulic Improvements and WHEREAS , The Ingrams Water District intends to request state loan assistance for the project , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , BY THE Board of Commissioners OF Johnston County ACTING AS THE Water District Board That Ingrams Water District , 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 That Rick J Hester , 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 this the September 5 , 2017 at Smithfield , North Carolina Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adjourned as the Ingrams Water District Board , and regular session was resumed 9 Public Utilities – Archer Lodge Water District – Resolution for Grant Loan Assistance Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit as the Archer Lodge Water District Board Page6837 September 5 , 2017 – 10 00 am Continued Sitting as the Archer Lodge Water District Board Utilities Director Chandra Farmer requested the Board to adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of loan and grant applications and designating signatory authority to the County Manager for a 500,000 gallon elevated storage tank for the Archer Lodge Water District Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution RESOLUTION BY JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTING AS THE WATER DISTRICT BOARD 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 , The Archer Lodge Water District has need for and intends to construct a water distribution system project described as 500,000 Gallon Elevated Storage Tank and WHEREAS , The Archer Lodge Water District intends to request state loan assistance for the project , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , BY THE Board of Commissioners OF Johnston County ACTING AS THE Water District Board That Archer Lodge Water District , 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