July 2, 2012 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 1 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners July 2 , 2012 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , July 2 , 2012 at 10 00 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina The following members were present Present Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr , Vice Chairman Jeffrey P Carver , Cookie Pope , Wade M Stewart , W Ray Woodall , DeVan Barbour , and Tony Braswell Absent None Also Present County Manager Rick J Hester , Clerk to the Board Paula G Woodard , Finance Officer J Chad McLamb , and County Attorney David F Mills Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr called the meeting to order at 10 00 am Commissioner W Ray Woodall opened the meeting with a prayer Commissioner DeVan Barbour led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – June 4 , 2012 10 00 am and 6 00 pm ; June 20 and 25 , 2012 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 Balmoral Street SR 3316 ext – Broadmoor West Subdivision – Section 2 A – Cleveland Township Camden Drive – Wellington Subdivision – Pleasant Grove Township C Tax Releases & Refunds – 5 16 2012 – 6 15 2012 Motor Vehicle Release Refund Report Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2011 1112 - 318519 1109 - 339547 SCERBO , DAVID Overpayment 15857 2010 1104 - 214218 1101 - 217424 MALLORY , BRUCE CARL Overpayment 18359 2011 1112 - 322208 1109 - 335509 WATSON , VALESHIA BONETTE Overpayment 15643 2011 1205 - 388522 1202 - 389446 ELLIOTT , JASPER JAMES Release 16082 2011 1107 - 251834 1104 - 260258 REID , DAWN ROMAINE Overpayment 12500 2011 1107 - 254920 1104 - 263309 CANADY , JR , JOHNNIE A Overpayment 15640 2011 1111 - 306666 1108 - 325095 NGUYEN , QUOC KIEN Overpayment 13900 2011 1112 - 328210 1109 - 333617 BUNN , JAMES BRIAN Overpayment 12460 2011 1203 - 353240 1112 - 365869 RACHMAT , PATRICIA RIVERS Release 10140 2011 1203 - 353500 1112 - 374465 AHOLA , DAVID JAMES Release 29304 2011 1205 - 377012 1202 - 399748 AHOLA , DAVID JAMES Release 12615 2011 1203 - 358054 1112 - 366397 HARRIS , IRVING BURNELL Overpayment 15611 2009 1005 - 076326 1002 - 067871 ESCALANTE , CHRISTIE LYNN Release 13621 Page2 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued 2011 1109 - 275501 1106 - 294313 FORNICOLA , RAYMOND THOMAS Release 15435 2011 1107 - 260441 1104 - 262804 HIX , KEITH WAYNE Release 24518 2010 1105 - 224521 1102 - 233929 SIMPSON , LOGAN JOSEPH Overpayment 15168 2011 1205 - 382339 1202 - 394643 NORTH CAROLINA POWERHOUSE Release 12270 2011 1205 - 378687 1202 - 399580 NC INTERPRETATION SERVICES CORP Release 12135 2011 1108 - 268237 1105 - 277142 TART , AMANDA LEE Tag Surrender 10358 2011 1205 - 379923 1202 - 397136 FOGLEMAN , ERIC WAYNE Release 11244 2011 1108 - 272102 1105 - 280753 ABSOLUTE TRUCKING INC Overpayment 17910 2011 1112 - 318117 1109 - 339441 HOLLOMAN , MICHELE LEE Release 23977 2011 1205 - 388044 1202 - 402826 GIDDING , GREGORY EDWARD Release 27034 2011 1205 - 388043 1202 - 402219 GIDDING , GREGORY EDWARD Release 15506 2011 1203 - 357013 1112 - 375708 HALL , RICKY DEVON Release 41608 2011 1202 - 345943 1111 - 361952 HALL , RICKY DEVON Release 41712 2011 1201 - 333141 1110 - 342440 SUDLER , SHAWN MICHAEL Overpayment 11232 2011 1204 - 373701 1201 - 377801 TYNER , DENNIS CRAIG Release 12198 2010 1106 - 245789 1103 - 249811 PARKER , ROBYN COLLETE Overpayment 12879 2011 1204 - 373175 1201 - 388330 LUNDY , MICHAEL RAYMOND Release 17629 2011 1112 - 320819 1109 - 335687 SAULS , DERRYCK BLAIR Overpayment 18793 2011 1112 - 321031 1109 - 333224 SUMMEY , SHAUN KEITH Overpayment 16159 2010 1106 - 234413 1103 - 249130 ADCOCK , CHRISTOPHER PAUL Overpayment 16719 2011 1205 - 386496 1202 - 398007 NOWAK , JR , CHARLES ANTHONY Overpayment 11446 2011 1111 - 315096 1108 - 326704 SMITH , REBECCA HOLLOMAN Overpayment 13552 2011 1108 - 265155 1105 - 276538 OLMO , FRANK LAWRENCE Overpayment 1,05105 2011 1205 - 388675 1202 - 397941 FOSCUE , JR , JOHN ROBERT Release 12995 2011 1205 - 381671 1202 - 401312 WALROD , CHARLES TRAVIS Release 20401 2011 1204 - 366155 1201 - 388182 MENDYGRAL , JUSTIN TODD Release 26778 2011 1205 - 379028 1202 - 401747 ROSE , WILLIE REX Release 32085 2010 1106 - 245015 1103 - 241756 DEGRAFFENRIED , YVETTE DELORIS Release 10233 2011 1108 - 272482 1105 - 271920 DEGRAFFENRIED , YVETTE DELORIS Release 10233 2011 1205 - 379054 1202 - 396963 SANDERFORD , KRISTEN ANN Release 11760 2011 1112 - 319065 1109 - 335629 BROWN , KEISHA RENE Overpayment 11035 2011 1204 - 370892 1201 - 381137 MAC JONES CONSTRUCTION , INC Overpayment 10000 2011 1112 - 319810 1109 - 337195 HARRIS , BRENDA MORGAN Overpayment 21342 2011 1204 - 372090 1201 - 387250 PENNY , JR , JAMES DALTON Overpayment 17233 2011 1112 - 326907 1109 - 340410 CLARK , ROSA PATRICIA Overpayment 15775 2011 1205 - 378336 1202 - 399824 LANGSTON , JOHN CARSON Release 14365 2011 1205 - 377348 1202 - 400228 BUTLER , PAUL D Release 22124 2010 1106 - 237348 1103 - 247553 MEACHAM , DAWN MARIE Overpayment 19450 2011 1201 - 335430 1110 - 349819 ZILLIOUX , KRISTEN LAURENTI Overpayment 25183 2011 1110 - 301594 1107 - 305599 ELTZ , ANNETTE MARIE Tag Surrender 14025 2011 1206 - 388710 1104 - 418956 LOWES HOME CENTERS INC Release 69248 2011 1112 - 324286 1109 - 337598 WILEY , EVAN MICHAEL Overpayment 21070 2011 1201 - 336241 1110 - 343778 WHITE , ROBERT EARL Overpayment 14564 2011 1108 - 273914 1105 - 269681 HERZOG , JR , PAUL JOSEPH Overpayment 17232 2011 1205 - 382373 1202 - 398290 PICKETT , DREXTON LAMARR Overpayment 13107 2011 1112 - 321468 1109 - 337199 BATCHILLY , CHARVETTA LATERESA Overpayment 10729 2011 1205 - 387776 1202 - 398401 PENNINGTON , BRIAN KELLY Release 13981 2011 1108 - 269122 1105 - 278483 PARSONS , JACKIE LEE Overpayment 10975 2011 1109 - 283502 1106 - 292187 BAKER , GARY LYNN Overpayment 16285 2011 1112 - 329242 1109 - 333615 FUQUAY , RANDALL WILLIS Overpayment 17390 2011 1201 - 333602 1110 - 351573 BROUGHTON , JR , DOUGLAS EDWARD Overpayment 24470 2011 1201 - 334227 1110 - 352746 THORNTON , GENE ANTHONY Overpayment 32541 Page3 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued 2011 1111 - 315096 1108 - 326704 SMITH , REBECCA HOLLOMAN Overpayment 16424 2011 1201 - 336020 1110 - 352226 NICHOLS , MICHAEL ROBERT Overpayment 15179 2011 1206 - 399078 1203 - 417236 LASSITER , VICKIE BENSON Release 10771 2011 1206 - 390536 1203 - 415140 WHITTINGTON , JR , OTIS HAMPTON Release 13288 2011 1206 - 389869 1203 - 418468 JOHNSON , DENNIS WAYNE Release 13534 2011 1108 - 267580 1105 - 280671 GANTT , CHANTAL NICOLE Release 20094 2011 1206 - 401798 1203 - 415106 PERRY , JOHN LINWOOD Release 32941 2011 1202 - 347165 1111 - 364108 MYERS , RONALD LEE Overpayment 11033 2011 1112 - 324073 1109 - 334611 PICKETT , DREXTON LAMARR Overpayment 17332 2011 1203 - 361005 1112 - 372304 GIDDENS , HEATHER ANN Overpayment 19338 2011 1206 - 394944 1203 - 413014 FLEMING , THOMAS NICHOLAS Release 21208 2011 1112 - 323687 1109 - 330040 DAUGHERTY CONCRETE Overpayment 10976 2011 1206 - 395173 1203 - 405440 KINMANN , KEVIN ANTHONY Release 17000 2011 1206 - 401363 1203 - 404148 TYNDALL , DONALD RAY Release 13005 2011 1201 - 337291 1110 - 348610 JOHNSON , JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER Tag Surrender 21704 2011 1202 - 348852 1111 - 363208 HANSLEY , DUANE TERRY Overpayment 10307 2011 1206 - 391231 1203 - 414422 DAUGHTREY , MATTHEW WILLIAM Release 29346 2011 1206 - 393017 1203 - 418248 SISK , JR , EVERETT HARLESS Release 23787 2011 1206 - 398713 1203 - 412910 DAUGHTRY , III , PERCY HAYWOOD Release 11440 2011 1204 - 372228 1201 - 385349 SHOOK , DAVID MICHAEL Release 20744 2011 1109 - 279441 1106 - 288988 ROLFE , WILLIAM SCOTT Overpayment 14053 2010 1105 - 224402 1102 - 226322 ROLFE , WILLIAM SCOTT Overpayment 11557 2011 1205 - 379018 1202 - 392269 ROLFE , WILLIAM SCOTT Overpayment 10601 2011 1205 - 379019 1202 - 400905 ROLFE , WILLIAM SCOTT Overpayment 12585 2010 1106 - 234413 1103 - 249130 ADCOCK , CHRISTOPHER PAUL Overpayment 10156 2011 1204 - 375040 1201 - 386858 JOHNSON , DANA KLASS Release 26460 2011 1206 - 399607 1203 - 415126 SWANSTON , FELICIA STEVENSON Release 20911 2011 1206 - 393206 1202 - 418940 TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF RALEIGH Release 23468 2011 1202 - 351958 1111 - 362987 HYUNDAI LEASE TITLING TRUST Overpayment 15192 2011 1110 - 290574 1107 - 309426 MASON , VIRGIL BRIAN Overpayment 10173 2011 1109 - 289350 1106 - 294054 WILSON , LAMONT DARNELL Release 12235 2011 1112 - 329686 1109 - 332842 WILSON , LAMONT DARNELL Release 10196 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 5 22 2012 11 47 51 AM cfutch 2011 - 40077 2000026338 HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE + 21961 5 24 2012 09 26 18 AM cfutch 2012 - 200001 2000162173 WILCOX , JOSEPH ALBERT 13863 5 24 2012 09 27 06 AM cfutch 2012 - 200002 2000162173 WILCOX , JOSEPH ALBERT 10398 5 29 2012 01 04 53 PM sgarner 2011 - 80290 2000060450 SON LAN CLASSIC DEVELOPMENT 14,10483 5 31 2012 11 37 58 AM aheath 2011 - 26841 2000136130 EDWARDS , BENJAMIN G IV 14241 5 31 2012 11 56 12 AM aheath 2011 - 45899 2000119779 JOHNSTON , DAVID N 16342 5 31 2012 11 58 23 AM aheath 2011 - 72315 2000067995 RAYNOR , JEFFERY L 23558 5 31 2012 12 04 25 PM aheath 2011 - 29 2000154616 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION 37167 5 31 2012 12 17 19 PM aheath 2011 - 74024 2000097341 RLL EARTH WORKS INC + 1,21845 5 31 2012 12 19 10 PM aheath 2011 - 24646 2000122418 DIVERSE NETWORK SOL INC + 28283 6 5 2012 05 08 39 PM sgarner 2011 - 97665 2000039633 ZIMCO , LTD + 16371 6 6 2012 08 35 44 AM sgarner 2011 - 16800 2000147349 CELLUCCI , HEIDE MONICA 29942 6 7 2012 03 10 49 PM sgarner 2011 - 31825 32229440 GEORGE , ELLA ARCHIBALD 12857 6 8 2012 03 02 15 PM sgarner 2011 - 92621 2000075673 WHITLEY , BRUCE JR 10794 6 13 2012 09 22 32 AM sgarner 2011 - 29697 2000136128 FLORES , EVERADO GAMEZ 20262 6 13 2012 09 24 43 AM sgarner 2011 - 27748 2000086621 ENGLE , TONY STEVEN 23509 6 13 2012 05 05 29 PM sgarner 2011 - 24417 2000107005 DIAZ , NELSON 18475 Real Personal Property Refunds TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 5 16 2012 11 29 57 AM tgreen 2011 - 17172 2000042125 CHAVEZ , GABRIEL P 18428 5 16 2012 02 16 14 PM jdunn 2011 - 10830 2000103397 BOYKIN , BEATRICE 49602Page4 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued 5 21 2012 08 56 28 AM jdunn 2011 - 80702 2000120305 SOUTHEASTERN CONSORTIUM 65489 5 21 2012 01 23 28 PM jmorrow 2011 - 5103 5236680 BARBEE , RAYMOND L 19100 5 22 2012 11 48 04 AM cfutch 2011 - 40077 2000026338 HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE + 21961 5 23 2012 11 54 31 AM acreech 2011 - 46556 2000132087 JONES , MALACIAH 23096 5 23 2012 02 21 34 PM tgreen 2011 - 68631 69952260 PETTIWAY , HELEN S ALEXANDER 1,19279 6 1 2012 02 26 04 PM tgreen 2011 - 3592 2000088882 AUBER , SYLVESTER F 20839 6 4 2012 10 02 13 AM kgalindo 2011 - 25555 2000118138 DUEA , JONATHAN 2,60991 6 5 2012 01 04 46 PM kgalindo 2011 - 15329 2000096664 CAPPS , DONALD W 25377 6 5 2012 03 50 18 PM tgreen 2011 - 31524 2000101088 GARRETT , GARY CLARK 1,79039 6 12 2012 01 16 18 PM kgalindo 2011 - 71302 2000097726 QUALITY THERAPY SVC INC + 50882 June 20 , 2012 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 , Pat Goddard A complete record of this information is on file in the County Finance Office Totals from 5 16 12 to 6 15 12 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 49522 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 2,05980 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 7,14195 Recommended by Tax Administrator Pat Goddard Approved by Finance Director J Chad McLamb 3 Public Comments A ATV Complaint James Stephenson , 5581 Elevation Road , Benson , addressed the Board concerning his ongoing complaint regarding noise and dust created by the use of ATVs on property located on Telfer Lane Mr Stephenson reported on recent activities by the ATVs and how those activities have impacted him and his property Mr Stephenson stated he reported the recent activities to the Sheriff’s Department as well as Commissioners Wade M Stewart and DeVan Barbour He noted by the time the Deputy visited the property , it was after dark and there was nothing to see Mr Stephenson referenced previous correspondence from the County to the ATV owners on Telfer Lane and he asked if the correspondence meant that actions could be taken against the complaints by the Sheriff’s Department Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr recalled that because of the ATV activities from last summer , the County Manager and the County Attorney met with the ATV owners who were willing to work out a compromise ; however , Mr Stephenson was not open to any compromise County Manager Rick Hester confirmed that he and the County Attorney met with one of the ATV owners who was very open to compromise Following discussion between the Board and Mr Stephenson , Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr noted that during Board Comment he will be calling for a public hearing for the August 6 , 2012 6 00 pm meeting with regards to a proposed amendment to the noise ordinance that may have some impact on the activities At the inquiry of Commissioner Tony Braswell , Mr Stephenson stated that considering the way the ATV owners are currently running , there is no middle ground ; however , he would be willing to talk about the situation further 4 Sheriff’s Department – Request to Surplus and Auction Vehicles Sheriff Steve Bizzell requested the Board to declare the following vehicles surplus and approve for them to be sold at the Government Services Administration Auction on Monday , August 20 , 2012 at 2 00 pm by Manheim of NC Auto Auction in Kenly , NC Sheriff Bizzell stated the vehicles have major mechanical issues and are not worth the expense it would take to get them running again Year Make Model VIN Mileage 2005 Ford Crown Vic 2FAFP71W15X177589 114,015 2007 Ford Crown Vic 2FAFP71W97X142642 110,403 2007 Ford Crown Vic 2FAFP71W17X142649 127,575 Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board declared the above listed vehicles surplus and approved for them to bePagePage pageNumber55 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued sold at the Government Services Administration Auction on Monday , August 20 , 2012 at 2 00 pm by Manheim of NC Auto Auction formerly Aycock Auto Auction in Kenly , NC 5 Wilson’s Mills Fire Department – Request for Tax Exempt Loan Status Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver abstained from the following item and the Board agreed by consent Bentley Powell , Chief of the Wilson’s Mills Fire Department , requested the Board to grant the fire department tax exempt loan status so they can borrow 300,000 from First Citizens Bank at an interest rate of 325 over a ten year loan period for the purchase of a 2012 Pierce Pumper truck Chief Powell reported the total cost of the truck is 388,000 and County Finance Director Chad McLamb has reviewed the proposals and recommends the financing with First Citizens Bank He noted that Mr McLamb has also recommended the fire department to enter into a monthly payment schedule versus annual to save money on interest Commissioner Tony Braswell noted the Board has seen a range in the prices of fire trucks being purchased by the fire departments and he asked Chief Powell if he felt the truck they propose to purchase will be sufficient for their needs Commissioner Braswell questioned the range in pricing on some of the trucks Chief Powell stated that while he cannot speak for other fire departments , he believes the truck they are purchasing will be sufficient for their needs Chief Powell agreed that there is a range in pricing for trucks and he noted that they have ordered a conservative model for their needs and were able to piggyback off of a Wake County contract He stated Department of Insurance standards recommend the fire department to have five engines in service and the new truck will replace a 1981 model , which they hope to sell Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote with Commissioner Carver abstaining , the Board adopted the following resolution approving tax exempt loan status for the Wilson’s Mills Volunteer Fire Department NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED , that the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County , North Carolina , does hereby approve a tax - exempt loan to the Wilson’s Mills Volunteer Fire Department of Johnston County , North Carolina the “ VFD ” , from First Citizens Bank , in a principal amount of 300,00000 , which loan is for the following purpose 2012 Pierce Pumper truck , which will be owned and operated by the VFD , and will be maintained at the following address 145 Fire Department Road , Clayton , NC 27527 RESOLVED , FURTHER , that the approval of the loan to the VFD set forth above is given solely for purposes of the public approval requirements for tax - exempt financing applicable to the VFD because of Section 150 e 3 and Section 147 f of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 , as amended , and such approval does not obligate the County or its Board of Commissioners in any way regarding repayment of the debt nd Duly certified by the execution hereof and the placement hereon of the seal of said county , this 2 day of July , 2012 6 Johnston County Airport Terminal Building Project Johnston County Airport Director Ray Blackmon reviewed a PowerPoint Presentation with the Board concerning the Airport’s new terminal building project Mr Blackmon introduced Airport Authority Chairman Ray Hales , current Board Member Ken Starling as well as former Board Member Dr Leonard Woodall in the audience Mr Blackmon explained the Johnston County Airport is currently a Group II airport and they would like to position the operation to become a Group III airport which will allow them to take on larger corporate type business aircraft He stated the Airport presently does not have adequate space in between the runway and the taxiway in order to expand the ramp area which is needed to become a Group III airport Mr Blackmon also noted the existing building was constructed in 1978 and they have outgrown the space as well as the building must come down to make room for the ramp area expansion Mr Blackmon stated they currently have a projected need for approximately 8,500 square feet of space and would like to build a structure that will be adequate for the next 30 years He stated the total cost of the building project is estimated at 39 million with the local share estimated at 14 million The Johnston County Airport has 800,000 in their CD fund balance and 96,687 in the Airport Authority general fund account which would be put towards the project He stated the County presently owes the Airport 511,000 in past local grant fund matches that the Airport Authority fronted on behalf of the County and now is requesting the Board to commit to an acceptable repayment schedule so the funds can be used towards the new terminal building project Mr Blackmon reviewed the following presentation with the Board PagePage pageNumber66 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued Project Funding Request Johnston County Airport JNX New Terminal Building July 2 , 2012 Johnston County Airport JNX New Terminal Building Project Background & Justification • Existing Terminal Built in 1978 original building • Only miscellaneous minor renovations undertaken since • Original airport and terminal area designed for Group I aircraft single engine and short wingspan • Currently the airport is classified as Group II airport single multi - engine and longer wingspan with the demand to support Group III aircraft on a regular basis • Currently there is inadequate clearance for larger aircraft to safely taxi in the vicinity of the Terminal Building when any aircraft are parked Johnston County Airport JNX New Terminal Building Proposed Terminal Group III T W OFA to L ’ L Tie - downs in COFA 400 C T W R WPagePage pageNumber77 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued Johnston County Airport JNX New Terminal Building Project Background & Justification cont • 2004 Terminal Area Study forecast that by 2016 the number of pilots and passengers using the terminal building will be 99 per day increasing to 124 per day by 2026 • Industry standard for GA Terminals is to provide 70 square feet per daily passenger • Using 2026 forecast , 8,680 square feet will be required for daily demand directly related to aviation use • 2004 study also forecasts demand for 125 auto parking spaces and 42 transient aircraft parking spaces by 2026 Johnston County Airport JNX New Terminal Building Project Background & Justification cont • Existing building lacks adequate bathrooms , pilot’s lounge , flight planning space , lobby space , conference room , quiet room , kitchen , administration office space , and work areas • Interest in adding space for economic development offices and work areas • Project is on the approved TIP as the top priority project for JNX • All mandatory items are complete • Local support of airport from community is very high Johnston County Airport JNX New Terminal BuildingPagePage pageNumber88 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued Johnston County Airport JNX New Terminal Building Preliminary Program Budget for Design and Construction 3,922,375 Johnston County Airport JNX New Terminal Building Johnston County Airport JNX New Terminal Building Project Funding Proposal Estimated Program Budget - 3,922,375 Element Total State Fed State Local Terminal Building 2,150,500 600,000 1 320,000 1,230,500 Itinerant Apron 796,875 717,188 2 - - - 79,687 Access Drive Parking 975,000 877,500 2 - - - 97,500 Grand Totals 3,922,375 2,194,688 3 320,000 1,407,687 1 FY - 2010 , FY - 2011 , FY - 2012 , and FY - 2013 Non - Primary Entitlement Funds 2 State or Federal award at 90 with 10 local match 3 445,000 surplus remaining from ERSA grant to be used for program costsPagePage pageNumber99 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued Johnston County Airport JNX New Terminal Building Project Funding Proposal Local Share - 1,407,687 • Airport Fund Balance in CD 800,000 • County to Airport Reimbursement of Past Local Matches 1 511,000 • Airport Authority General Fund 96,687 Total Local Funding 1,407,687 1 County reimbursement of 511,000 to be financed at 325 over 10 years with a monthly payment of 5,000 or a yearly payment of 60,000 Johnston County Airport JNX New Terminal Building Johnston County Airport JNX New Terminal BuildingPage010 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued Johnston County Airport JNX New Terminal Building Upon a question by Commissioner Tony Braswell , Mr Blackmon clarified that the Airport Authority is not asking for additional funding , but only for the County to begin a repayment schedule on the 511,000 in previous local grant fund matches County Manager Rick Hester stated if the Board approves a commitment to repaying the funds , staff would set the payment schedule to begin in the FY 2013 - 2014 budget Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr asked about the construction timeline Mr Blackmon reported surveying work on the project is just now beginning with plans for site work to start as soon as possible He stated construction on the building is anticipated to begin this time next year Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver asked about current aircraft traffic and fuel sales Commissioner Carver also inquired as to how the Airport Economic Development Incentive Grant program is doing Mr Blackmon stated presently the Airport has approximately 65 operations takeoffs and landings on average per day He noted fuel sales remain strong with all the hangers being full and the need is there to construct more hangers Mr Blackmon stated the Airport Economic Development Incentive Grant program presently has one grant project ongoing and he is in talks with another opportunity Mr Blackmon stated the primary reason for the new terminal is that they have outgrown their existing space and need to expand the ramp area Mr Blackmon reported the project will encourage more traffic by providing a more attractive place to fly into with the larger facilities Johnston County Airport Authority Chairman Ray Hales stated the expansion will not only help with aircraft placement at the Airport , but will help transition them to a Group III operation Commissioner Tony Braswell moved the Board approve for the County to proceed with entering into a repayment schedule for the 511,000 reimbursement on past local grant fund matches in accordance with a payment schedule that is satisfactory to the County Manager and the County Finance Director to begin in FY 2013 - 2014 Commissioner Wade M Stewart seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote 7 Appointments Upon a motion by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board appointed Mr Preben Hauning to the Research and Training Zone Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term ending December 31 , 2012 Page111 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued 8 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Pat Goddard reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of June 2012 As of June 30 , 2012 , the Tax Department has collected 9946 of the real and personal levy for 2011 , and 9140 of the motor vehicle levy Through the NC State Debt Setoff Program , 1,551 accounts have been paid for a total of 157,18038 as of June 30 , 2012 The next foreclosure sale date is July 26 , 2012 The 2012 tax bills are scheduled to mail on July 27 , 2012 9 Annual Tax Settlement and Charge to Collect Taxes for 2012 Tax Administrator Pat Goddard presented the following annual tax settlement as of June 30 , 2012 Total 2011 - 2012 Real Business Personal Tax Levy 92,867,25344 Total 2011 - 2012 Motor Vehicle Tax Levy 9,964,38992 Total 2011 - 2012 Tax Levy 102,831,64336 Total Collected 101,477,43377 Collected Real Estate 9946 Collected Motor Vehicles 9140 Overall Collected 986830 9868 Collected Credited Balance Unpaid Real Business Personal 90,519,77378 Discoveries 2,568,04227 Releases 220,56261 Levy 92,867,25344 Payments 92,370,02660 497,21358 Percent Collected 9946 Up 06 Motor Vehicles 10,037,91957 Discoveries 100,89470 Releases 174,42435 Levy 9,964,38992 Payments 9,107,40717 856,98275 Percent Collected 9140 Down 26 Totals Collected 101,477,43377 Percent Collected 9868 Up 07 A final collections audit will be conducted by an outside auditing firm and included in the county - wide audit for 2011 - 2012 Prior Years Collected 2001 - 2010 Real Personal 382,33455 Motor Vehicles 726,33404 Increase in real business personal property levy 2010 83,271,72696 2011 92,867,25344 Increase 115231 Increase in motor vehicle levy 2010 9,357,77577 2011 9,964,38992 Increase 06482 Enforced Collections 2011 - 2012 Garnishments Served 4647 836,06791 Paid 3550 620,18539 Unpaid active 859 178,76883Page212 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued Terminated 232 35,78535 Released 5 1,15890 No Match 1 16944 Bank Attachments Served 2316 868,94180 Paid 1612 487,90518 Unpaid active 223 129,19975 No funds 123 46,00501 Account closed 36 10,83183 Released 12 3,32988 No Accounts etc 84 42,25724 Protected Funds 9 2,76323 Unpaid Partials 217 146,64968 Levy’s 2 Total Collected 3,64732 2,19432 Taxes Debt Setoff Program 1551 157,18038 Field Collections deputy collectors 2,858,21698 Total collected by enforcement actions 4,125,68225 or 40121 of levy Excludes dollars collected by foreclosure attorney Interest and fees collected 336,07782 Real Estate Foreclosure Collections Accounts to foreclosure attorney for collection 61 Complaints Filed 60 Complaints Pending 24 Accounts Paid 67 Total Collected by Foreclosure 110,86741 Multi - Year taxes Foreclosure Sales Dates Property Sold Property Redeemed 07 27 2011 1 08 24 2011 3 09 28 2011 2 10 26 2011 1 11 2011 No Sale Scheduled 12 2011 No Sale Scheduled 01 25 2012 1 3 02 22 2012 2 2 03 2012 No Sale Scheduled 04 25 2012 1 05 23 2012 1 06 11 2012 1 Totals 9 9 Payment Arrangements Payment arrangements were offered to those citizens unable to pay their taxes in one lump sum The th tax collection’s office accepted 1,055 payment arrangements and as of June 29 all payment arrangements had been paid in full The number of payment arrangements is down 38 from last year Bankruptcy Real and Personal - 186,90529 242 new filings Last year 280 filings - 225,54567 Page313 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued Property Tax Commission Appeals 1 - 2,99657 2011 Unpaid Taxes Total Taxes Protected from Enforcement - 189,90186 Unenforceable accounts represent 3819 of the Unpaid Balance of Real and Personal Property 189,90186 497,21358 381932 Tax Collection Rate Summary as of June 30 , 2000 9377 2001 9544 2002 9601 2003 9680 2004 9735 2005 9817 2006 9833 2007 9835 2008 9858 2009 9867 2010 9863 2011 9861 2012 9868 Summary Johnston County tax collections remain very strong This is our highest collections percentage in my tenure with the county and we believe it is the highest collections rate ever Our thanks go in large part to the Citizens of Johnston County for paying their taxes The 2011 levy was increased by 10,202,14063 mostly due to the 2011 countywide revaluation This year we also saw an increase in the registered motor vehicle levy Notably with this increase in the amount to collect , the tax collections staff was able to exceed last year’s overall collections percentage Bankruptcy protection coupled with the one appeal at the property tax commission represents 3819 of the unpaid balance of real and personal property taxes As in previous years , the collection of the motor vehicle tax remains one of our most difficult challenges This year we continued to experience a drop in the percent of citizens paying their motor vehicle tax bills before the delinquency date th As of June 30 , 8069 of May and 6428 of June motor vehicle bills had been collected but it is too early in the collections cycle to begin enforced collections for those two months The unpaid balance for May and June was 468,584 of the total 856,983 unpaid for 2011 - 2012 or 5468 Ultimately most of these taxes will be collected The low “ voluntary ” collection rate coupled with the monthly billing cycle is the reason a 90 collection rate for motor vehicles is exceptional for any North Carolina county This is our fourth year to collect over 91 According to the State Treasurer’s previous fiscal year 2010 totals , Johnston County has the fourth highest overall collection rate among counties with a population of greater than 100,000 We ranked second in the highest collection rate excluding motor vehicles For motor vehicle collections , we ranked fourth for counties in our population range Regardless the ranking , our RMV collection rate is excellent The Johnston County Tax Office Employees and the Citizens of Johnston County are due all the credit for accomplishing this remarkable collection rate It requires everyone’s best effort from placing values on property , to answering the phone , to assisting taxpayers , to collecting the tax whether voluntary or enforced to achieve this goal Page414 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued With the increased amount to collect and the county’s dependency on the property tax to fund necessary services , the challenge is to continue to collect at these levels while maintaining outstanding customer service Property taxes represented 6119 of the general fund budget for 2011 - 2012 By collecting the taxes owed , the tax rate in subsequent years remains lower for all taxpayers All county employees in the tax administration office remain dedicated to the fair and equitable treatment of the citizens of Johnston County I recognize , appreciate , and am sincerely thankful , for the dedicated day to day work of the tax collections staff in accomplishing this remarkable tax collection rate I thank each of you for your continued support of me and the tax office staff Without your support in collecting taxes in difficult situations this high level of achievement , which saves all taxpayers money , would not be possible As required by state law , this is a true and accurate settlement pursuant to NCGS 105 - 373 I request the Johnston County Board of County Commissioners accept the settlement and pursuant to NCGS 105 - 321 charge me as Tax Collector with the responsibility for collection of the 2012 taxes by all legal means necessary Motion to Accept Tax Settlement and Charge Tax Administrator to Collect 2012 Taxes Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board accept the Annual Tax Settlement for 2011 taxes , and issue the following charge to the Tax Administrator for collection of 2012 taxes Commissioner W Ray Woodall seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote You are hereby authorized , empowered , and commanded to collect the taxes set forth in the tax records filed in the office of the Tax Administrator and in the tax receipts herewith delivered to you , in the amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth Such taxes are hereby declared to be a first lien upon all real property of the respective taxpayers in Johnston County , and this order shall be a full and sufficient authority to direct , require , and enable you to levy on and sell any real or personal property of such taxpayers , for and on account thereof , in accordance with law 10 Boys & Girls Club – Youth Voice 2012 Summit Mamie Moore , Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Selma , introduced Gabriel Zhan’e Haire who will be attending the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Conference in August for the Youth Voice 2012 Summit representing Johnston County Ms Moore reported during the 2012 Youth Summit , the Association will be asking youth representatives to learn more about select county government services and responsibilities and then use what they have learned to develop potential solutions to a county problem Ms Moore stated that Miss Haire inspires her every day by wanting to make a difference in the County She added Miss Haire is a rising senior at Princeton High School with plans to attend Duke University Ms Haire provided the Board with a background on her education and volunteer experiences in the County , specifically with the Boys & Girls Club Ms Haire stated she will be attending the Association of County Commissioners Conference in August and would like to talk about the issues regarding teen driving and specifically , how the Teen Driving Safety Program has impacted teen driving in Johnston County Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr noted that Commissioners Tony Braswell and Cookie Pope worked together to get the Teen Driving Safety Committee started Commissioner Cookie Pope spoke on the impact that peer pressure has on teens today and how the Committee has learned that by involving teens in their work it seems to help spread the word on the importance of driving safely in the County She added teens are more likely to listen to each other versus listening to parents , teachers , or other adults Commissioner Pope expressed her appreciation to Miss Haire for wanting to help and she offered to meet with her again in the future Commissioner Tony Braswell spoke on how the Committee began , stating the goal was to try and get all the different groups together such as Johnston County Schools , the Department of Transportation , the Highway Patrol , the Sheriff’s Office , the District Attorney’s Office , citizens , parents , and students so they could work together and formulate one program He stated the program is now being administered by the teens with adultPage515 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued assistance Commissioner Braswell referred Miss Haire to the Teen Driving Safety Committee Chairman Charlie Parrish and Vice Chair Lynda Carroll , noting they have done a great job Commissioner Braswell stated he believes the Committee’s work is helping but everyone must continue to bring awareness to the issue so teens will remember that they are not invincible Commissioner Braswell also spoke on the importance of accountability Chairman Mims stated many teens new to driving do not know their limitations and he expressed the need to find ways to get the message across Chairman Mims stated the Board would appreciate Miss Haire coming back and sharing what she learns at the Conference in August and possible solutions on how to help 11 Manager Reports and Comments A Resolution Accepting SRF Loan - NC 42 West Force Main Replacement Project Per the request of Public Utilities , upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution accepting the 200,000 State Revolving Fund Loan for construction of the NC 42 West Force Main Replacement Project RESOLUTION BY JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS STATE REVOLVING LOAN FOR NC 42 WEST FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT 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 collection systems , and water supply systems , water conservation projects , and WHEREAS , the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources has offered a State Revolving Loan in the amount of 200,000 for the construction of the NC 42 West Force Main Replacement Project , and WHEREAS , Johnston County 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 Johnston County does hereby accept the State Revolving Loan offer of 200,000 That Johnston County does hereby give assurance to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 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 Johnston County 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 2nd day of July 2012 , at Smithfield , North Carolina B Request for Closed Session County Manager Rick Hester requested a closed session - NCGS § 14331811 a 3 – Attorney Client Privilege 12 Board Reports and Comments A Public Hearing Scheduled – August 6 , 2012 6 00 pm Meeting – Code of Ordinance Amendment Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr scheduled a public hearing for the August 6 , 2012 6 00 pm meeting for the purposes of allowing public comment on a proposed amendment to the noise ordinance in the Code of Ordinances Chairman Mims stated the County Attorney will be working on a proposed amendment B Recognition of Princeton Fire Department Commissioner Tony Braswell thanked the Princeton Fire Department and the Princeton Fire Chief Ken Starling for their support to the County during the transition of the Princeton EMS operations Commissioner Braswell noted the fire department has worked with the County to make sure the transition went smoothly andPage616 July 2 , 2012 – 10 00 am Continued the Board appreciates the fire department’s hospitality in allowing the County to operate from the fire department’s facilities C Update on EMS Transitions At the request of Commissioner Cookie Pope , Director of Emergency Services Kim Robertson and EMS Division Chief Josh Holloman updated the Board on the transition of the Clayton , Princeton , and Smithfield EMS operations to the County over the weekend Ms Robertson reported the County began providing services at Princeton , Clayton , and Smithfield over the weekend She noted that meetings and work to prepare for the transitions began approximately three months ago and she expressed her appreciation to County Manager Rick Hester , Finance Director Chad McLamb and his staff , Human Resources Director Lu Hickey and her staff , along with County Attorney David Mills for all their assistance Ms Robertson stated the transitions would not have been successful without the support from staff as well as the support from the Board of Commissioners Ms Robertson also thanked Princeton Fire Chief Ken Starling for allowing EMS to utilize the fire department for the Princeton EMS operations Mr Holloman reported transitions are going smoothly at the three agencies He echoed Ms Robertson’s comments that it would not have been successful without everyone’s assistance Mr Holloman thanked Ms Robertson , Emergency Management Coordinator Darrell Alford , and Assistant Director of Emergency Services Chris Perry for their support to the EMS Division He noted that things will probably come up ; however , the County will continue to provide the excellent service that the citizens are used to receiving The Board thanked the Emergency Services staff for all their work on the transitions 13 Closed Session – NCGS § 143 - 31811 a 3 – Attorney Client Privilege Upon a motion by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit in closed session in accordance with NCGS § 143 - 31811 a 3 – Attorney Client Privilege No action was taken Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board adjourn closed session and resume regular session Commissioner Tony Braswell seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote There being no further business , Commissioner Wade M Stewart moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 11 45 am ____________________________ Allen L Mims , Jr , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage