August 5, 2013 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 614 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners August 5 , 2013 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , August 5 , 2013 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 Tony Braswell , Cookie Pope , Allen L Mims , Jr , DeVan Barbour , Ted G Godwin , and Chad M Stewart 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 David F Mills , and Paralegal Deputy Clerk to the Board Dana Cuddington Chairman Jeffrey P Carver called the meeting to order at 10 00 am Commissioner Ted G Godwin opened the meeting with a prayer Commissioner Chad M Stewart led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – July 1 , 2013 10 00 am and 6 00 pm ; and July 12 , 2013 Finance Corporation Minutes B Sheriff’s Office – Request to Surplus Vehicle At the request of Sheriff Steve Bizzell , the Board declared the following vehicle surplus that was involved in an accident and is considered a total loss by the insurance carrier 2010 Ford Crown Victoria , VIN 2FABP7BV2AX138718 , County Asset # 013314 C Call for Public Hearing – Code of Ordinances Amendment The Board scheduled a public hearing for the September 3 , 2013 6 00 pm meeting to allow for public comment on a proposed amendment to the Johnston County Code of Ordinances – Land Development Code as it relates to Subdivision Street Maintenance D Tax Releases & Refunds – 06 16 2013 – 07 15 2013 Motor Vehicle Release Refund Report Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2012 1304 - 543244 1301 - 557829 MAPLES , JR , JOSEPH ELLIS Overpayment 18752 2012 1306 - 565224 1303 - 582223 FLEMING , THOMAS NICHOLAS Release 18435 2012 1306 - 566340 1303 - 588103 ABC WORLD WIDE CHAUFFERRED TRANS Release 1,12385 2012 1306 - 572813 1303 - 586598 MILLER , EUGENE JOSEPH Release 4,26499 2012 1306 - 561904 1303 - 582744 HALL , JEFFREY LYNN Release 1,86467 2012 1301 - 504201 1210 - 520917 JANOVSKY , SCOTT ERIC Overpayment 10080 2012 1208 - 426520 1205 - 440247 GAINES , SHERRY MCCLAIN Overpayment 13506 2012 1305 - 558039 1302 - 570095 JAMISON , BRIAN DAVID Release 27853 2012 1306 - 573878 1302 - 570095 JAMISON , BRIAN DAVID Rebill 13926 2012 1212 - 491273 1209 - 504662 ALLEN , DENNIS DARNELL Overpayment 13276 2012 1301 - 508048 1210 - 512560 WILLIAMS , HELEN MADISON Overpayment 16168 Page615 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued 2011 1202 - 346671 1111 - 362495 LYONS , DONA RENEE Overpayment 15136 2012 1304 - 543520 1301 - 555169 REDDICK , JOHNETTA FAYE Overpayment 25245 2012 1301 - 504857 1210 - 520784 WILSON , DWIGHT TIMOTHY Overpayment 11900 2012 1304 - 541325 1301 - 558339 SENCHYKOV , VLADISLAV ANDREIVICH Release 28046 2012 1305 - 552720 1302 - 572726 VELIE , MARTIN PLYNA Release 22359 2012 1306 - 561490 1303 - 586703 DEANS , JOHN BRADLEY Release 17517 2012 1210 - 457409 1207 - 478957 SPANN , BENJAMIN ANTHONY Overpayment 19938 2011 1206 - 403240 1203 - 417083 DEMCO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES GROUP Overpayment 10282 2012 1306 - 571149 1303 - 587746 LAMPE LEASING LLC Release 62724 2012 1306 - 573868 1302 - 571710 VANWAARDHUIZEN , JAMES ARTHUR Release 16150 2012 1306 - 569484 1303 - 586148 JENKINS , GREGORY LYNN Release 12128 2012 1303 - 524056 1212 - 545467 GARY , TIMARY MELODY Release 21537 2012 1306 - 560776 1301 - 589150 MEINERT , RUSSELL EDWARD Release 13928 2011 1112 - 320844 1109 - 339560 SCOTT , CHRISTOPHER RANDALL Overpayment 16336 2012 1207 - 410742 1204 - 429386 PATE , JR , MICHAEL EMERSON Overpayment 23195 2012 1212 - 491817 1209 - 505646 HUFFMAN , ADAM A Overpayment 11271 2012 1305 - 547176 1302 - 567103 BAKER , MARK Release 12399 2012 1304 - 536630 1301 - 552643 SOHN , ROBERT RONALD Tag Surrender 16306 2012 1306 - 559923 1303 - 583477 HIGGINS , CHRISTOPHER HARDEN Release 10780 2012 1302 - 516376 1211 - 530342 NEAL , ANGELL TOWANA Release 15234 2012 1306 - 571890 1303 - 573784 TYNDALL , DONALD RAY Release 15222 2012 1306 - 563744 1303 - 584892 WOMACK , ELLEN EVANS Overpayment 63911 2012 1301 - 508044 1210 - 521167 WILLIAMS , DANIEL Overpayment 35308 2012 1304 - 544171 1301 - 547250 AMMONS , WILLIAM SHERWOOD Overpayment 14491 2012 1305 - 550219 1302 - 560246 MASSENGILL , MARY LYNN Release 24952 2012 1306 - 559151 1303 - 585281 JOYNER , ANTHONY LAMAR Release 22189 2012 1305 - 557681 1302 - 566182 DENNING , ROBERT EARL Release 11217 2012 1306 - 566407 1303 - 586825 BARTEAU , KENNETH JEFFERY Release 14136 2012 1302 - 512190 1211 - 531845 ADAMS , MAURICE LYNN Overpayment 19414 2012 1301 - 504857 1210 - 520784 WILSON , DWIGHT TIMOTHY Overpayment 12559 2012 1212 - 492940 1209 - 503387 HOLCOMB , JR , ROBERT MICHAEL Overpayment 16000 2012 1302 - 517991 1211 - 531780 DOVE , CHRISTOPHER ROBERT Release 13420 2012 1304 - 534971 1301 - 557824 BRINKLEY , JERRY TODD Tag Surrender 16389 2012 1306 - 563017 1303 - 586860 REED , CHARLES EDWARD Release 20075 2012 1303 - 531823 1212 - 540158 WILSON , JUDITH ATKINS Tag Surrender 12211 2012 1304 - 536772 1301 - 558202 TINGEN , PAMELA WALKER Overpayment 23071 2012 1306 - 564317 1303 - 580189 LEE , JOSEPHINE ADAMS Overpayment 10000 2012 1209 - 442028 1206 - 449648 JOHNSTON COUNTY RECYCLING CO Overpayment 70994 2012 1302 - 521483 1211 - 529389 TURNER , JESSICA LEIGH Overpayment 23234 2011 1202 - 346671 1111 - 362495 LYONS , DONA RENEE Overpayment 16206 2012 1301 - 508611 1210 - 514554 HENNIG , JEFFREY HARALD Overpayment 19798 2012 1305 - 547132 1302 - 570159 ARMSTRONG , KENNETH ODEA Overpayment 12539 2012 1304 - 545355 1301 - 558538 UNDER PRESSURE IRRIGATION LLC Overpayment 38608 2012 1304 - 543738 1301 - 558009 THORNTON , WILLIAM ASHLEY Overpayment 11601 2012 1302 - 521706 1211 - 527348 MATZELLE , CHAD RAYMOND Release 24519 2012 1301 - 508102 1210 - 513906 ALTMAN , CURTIS DEAN Overpayment 10294 2012 1301 - 504857 1210 - 520784 WILSON , DWIGHT TIMOTHY Overpayment 10375 2012 1306 - 572480 1303 - 587704 ANDREWS , ASHLEY HARRINGTON Release 15793 2012 1208 - 419968 1205 - 441767 JONES , STANLEY YOUNG Tag Surrender 49366 2012 1305 - 551083 1302 - 571806 GODFREY , MONICA PRISCILLA ANN Release 16974 2012 1302 - 516047 1211 - 533019 ROYAL , BRIAN DANIEL Overpayment 34533 2012 1306 - 560780 1303 - 588206 ACEVEDO , STEVEN EUGENE Release 14514 Page616 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued 2012 1306 - 566104 1303 - 588429 TORRES - SALAS , LUIS ANTONIO Release 16086 2012 1305 - 558158 1302 - 570653 HARRIS , BEVERLY CONNELLY Overpayment 17577 2012 1306 - 570677 1303 - 587917 DELPH , ARICA DAWN Release 19521 2012 1302 - 520584 1211 - 530751 BARNES - MORGAN , ANNIE BEST Release 15583 2012 1306 - 560622 1303 - 586259 TART , II , ROY MOSES Release 13692 2012 1212 - 498301 1209 - 507398 RENNIE , SANDRA STRICKLAND Overpayment 25086 2012 1304 - 544377 1301 - 554740 LANGDON , JR , RONNY GRAHAM Overpayment 16712 2012 1304 - 541555 1301 - 555888 BROWN , CHARLES EDWARD Overpayment 10523 2012 1305 - 557610 1301 - 572810 BRADLEY ROOFING AND MAINTENANCE Overpayment 17803 2012 1304 - 534973 1301 - 556910 BROOKS , MASON CHRISTOPHER Overpayment 29732 2012 1301 - 510732 1210 - 515609 EMANUELS , STANLEY JOHAN Overpayment 24614 2012 1306 - 566588 1303 - 589135 CROMER LANDSCAPE SERVICES Release 13765 2011 1206 - 395251 1203 - 418433 MARICLE , DYRKE STEVEN Overpayment 14297 2012 1304 - 543860 1301 - 555578 WILSON , LIAM PATRICK Release 11985 2012 1302 - 516570 1211 - 527251 COURTNEY , AMANDA MARIE Overpayment 10809 2012 1306 - 573891 1211 - 527348 MATZELLE , CHAD RAYMOND Overpayment 10684 2012 1301 - 500728 1210 - 514672 CAPRIO , JEFFREY JOHN Overpayment 18548 2012 1305 - 551174 1302 - 568458 HOLDER , MICHELLE WOODARD Release 26274 2013 1307 - 580189 1304 - 603530 HOLDER , MICHELLE WOODARD Release 30972 2013 1307 - 576911 1304 - 593854 INFANTE , MELISSA RENEE Overpayment 19480 2012 1303 - 529867 1212 - 539996 FULTON , HAZEL WILLIAMS Overpayment 16164 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 6 18 2013 11 53 32 AM ghermane 2012 - 73798 2000089979 PRICE , RICKY L 10382 6 24 2013 12 02 48 PM sgarner 2013 - 200375 2000038032 ALLEN , MAURILLA 21366 6 24 2013 12 04 41 PM sgarner 2013 - 200374 2000038032 ALLEN , MAURILLA 30789 6 24 2013 12 05 55 PM sgarner 2013 - 200373 2000038032 ALLEN , MAURILLA 31151 6 24 2013 2 30 49 PM cfutch 2012 - 56988 2000086850 LORE , TERESA W 13298 6 27 2013 12 19 12 PM sgarner 2013 - 200183 2000117909 PARRISH , FRANCES B 56900 6 27 2013 12 21 21 PM sgarner 2013 - 200182 2000117909 PARRISH , FRANCES B 65159 6 27 2013 12 23 48 PM sgarner 2013 - 200181 2000117909 PARRISH , FRANCES B 65159 6 27 2013 12 27 50 PM sgarner 2013 - 200177 2000117909 PARRISH , FRANCES B 49175 6 27 2013 12 39 37 PM sgarner 2013 - 200176 2000117909 PARRISH , FRANCES B 58472 6 27 2013 12 40 47 PM sgarner 2013 - 200175 2000117909 PARRISH , FRANCES B 58472 6 27 2013 12 43 47 PM sgarner 2013 - 200180 2000117909 PARRISH , FRANCES B 1,33284 6 27 2013 12 44 54 PM sgarner 2013 - 200179 2000117909 PARRISH , FRANCES B 1,72971 6 27 2013 12 45 48 PM sgarner 2013 - 200178 2000117909 PARRISH , FRANCES B 1,72971 Real Personal Property Refunds TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 6 17 2013 2 18 32 PM blbarbour 2012 - 13633 2000148590 BRILEY , ELSIE G 3,03400 6 18 2013 8 39 59 AM tcronan 2012 - 33076 2000109804 FREELAND , OPRADELLA THERESHA 11644 6 24 2013 8 57 12 AM jmorrow 2012 - 65778 2000132900 NEAL , REGINA 41721 6 24 2013 8 58 22 AM jmorrow 2012 - 65778 2000132900 NEAL , REGINA 21045 6 24 2013 2 28 36 PM acreech 2012 - 41456 4996590 HOBBS , LIZZIE M BALDWIN 17420 6 26 2013 12 40 45 PM jmorrow 2012 - 65170 2000058368 MYERS , KATHERINE WORLEY 19361 7 1 2013 1 40 24 PM tcronan 2012 - 45935 2000008327 JERNIGAN , ERIC SCOTT 18126 July 18 , 2013 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 6 16 13 to 7 15 13 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 32323 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 66997 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 5,15011 Recommended by Tax Administrator Pat Goddard Approved by Finance Director J Chad McLamb Page617 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued 3 Public Comments A Resolution Recognizing and Congratulating the Southern Johnston Baseball Association 10 and Under South Team The Board recognized and congratulated the Southern Johnston Baseball Association 10 and Under South Team for their recent 2013 Tar Heel League State Championship Commissioner Chad M Stewart introduced Head Coach Jason Parker who thanked the players , coaches , family members , and supporters of the team during the season Mr Parker stated everyone is very proud of the team and they worked very hard throughout the entire season He spoke on the support received from the parents and stated that support was a big reason that the team went as far as they did Mr Parker introduced the players present AJ Byrd , Justin Parker , Cole Windborne , Ethan Weaver , Cameron Massengill , Chase Carroll , Parker Wood , Nolan Blackmon , DJ Carter , Chase Massengill , Patrick Allen , Chris Carroll , Bucky Weaver , and Brian Massengill Andre Garcia – not present Brian Massengill , representing the McGee’s Crossroads area , thanked the Johnston County Commissioners and the Johnston County School System for their support to the athletic teams in Johnston County Mr Massengill stated he grew up playing sports in the County and it means a great deal to have the support of the County and the School System Commissioner Chad M Stewart read aloud a resolution recognizing and congratulating the Southern Johnston Baseball Association 10 and Under South Team for their recent 2013 Tar Heel League State Championship and moved for its adoption Commissioner DeVan Barbour seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote The framed resolution was presented to the team RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE SOUTHERN JOHNSTON BASEBALL ASSOCIATION 10 AND UNDER SOUTH TEAM Whereas , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners takes pride in recognizing the accomplishments of all athletic teams in Johnston County ; and Whereas , the Southern Johnston Baseball Association 10 and Under South Team recently won the 2013 Tar Heel League State Championship in Williamston , North Carolina ; and Whereas , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners recognizes this great accomplishment ; and Whereas , this Championship brings statewide 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 Southern Johnston Baseball Association 10 and Under South Team on winning the 2013 State Championship th Adopted this the 5 day of August , 2013 B 4 - H Delegate for Johnston County Commissioner Ted G Godwin recognized Matthew Cherry who is the 4 - H Delegate for Johnston County Commissioner Godwin stated Matthew will be attending the NC Association of County Commissioners Conference in August as part of a State Youth Summit Commissioner Godwin reported Matthew recently interviewed him as part of an assignment for the Youth Summit Commissioner Godwin also recognized Lori McBryde , Extension Agent with 4 - H Youth Development , who has been mentoring Matthew The Board wished Matthew well as he prepares for the Youth Summit later in August 4 Public Hearing – Adoption of Johnston County School Bond Order and Call for Referendum Advertised in The Smithfield Herald – July 7 , 2013 Debt and Grant Management Analyst Martha Lasater explained the purpose of the public hearing is to solicit public comment on the validity of the 57 Million School Bond Order , and the advisability of issuing bonds Ms Lasater stated following the public hearing , staff requests the Board to adopt the 57 Million School Bond Order introduced at the July 1 , 2013 meeting , and to adopt a resolution calling for a referendum on November 5 , 2013 , establishing the question for the ballot , and directing the Clerk to make the necessary publications as well as to deliver a certified copy of the resolution to the Board of Elections Chairman Jeffrey P Carver opened the public hearing at 10 12 am and invited anyone to speak or ask questions on the proposed bond referendum PagePage pageNumber5618 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner DeVan Barbour stated that he was involved with Johnston County Schools for many years serving on the Johnston County Board of Education as a Member and as Chair Commissioner Barbour continued that of all the past bond referendums , this proposed referendum has been the most difficult for him to consider Commissioner Barbour stated while he understands today’s actions are procedural to call for the referendum in November , after much consideration , he cannot support calling for the referendum based on the current proposed spending plan submitted by Johnston County Schools Commissioner Barbour spoke on past bond referendums and noted that because the first referendum in the 1990s failed due to public perception , an independent group of people were assembled to study the education needs and make recommendations back to the Board of Education He stated those needs were based on data that showed where the improvements and facilities were needed so the public would have the faith and confidence to pass later referendums He stated in order to build schools as efficiently as possible , a prototype system was designed so that core areas were built to handle larger enrollments with classroom wings built to be expanded when needed Commissioner Barbour stated with the past referendums , projects were prioritized in phases with classroom needs alleviated first and all other projects completed during subsequent phases Commissioner Barbour stated he does not question that the list of projects submitted by Johnston County Schools are needed ; however , he is questioning if some of those projects are needed more than classroom space He stated the Schools no longer have ADM Funds to rely on and lottery funds cannot be depended on ; therefore , this next referendum will most likely have to last the County five or six years Commissioner Barbour expressed concerns with spending long term bond referendum funds for projects such as technology that could become obsolete in a few years Commissioner Barbour stated there is no doubt that Johnston County Schools need the 57 million referendum , but he would prefer to see those funds used to alleviate classroom needs first Commissioner Barbour stated he hopes that Johnston County Schools will take his concerns under advisement and adjust their spending plan Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr stated Commissioner Barbour’s concerns are well said and he also has some of the same concerns ; however , it is the Board of Education’s job to provide the County Commissioners with their list of needs and they must answer to the public on the validity of those needs He continued that the County Commissioners ’ job is to determine if the financing is advisable and if enough County funds are available to cover the debt service on the bond referendum Commissioner Mims stated he is always hearing from Johnston County Schools that they are over capacity and he agrees with Commissioner Barbour that the classroom needs should be met first Commissioner Mims stated he will support putting the referendum to the citizens for a vote because it is needed and he hopes that the Schools will take the concerns under advisement to make sure classroom needs are met Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated he appreciates Commissioner Barbour’s position , noting Commissioner Barbour does have the advantage of his past service on the Board of Education , even though he is now a County Commissioner charged with financing the projects Commissioner Godwin stated the County walks a fine line to maintain the fund balance to ensure a proper credit rating Commissioner Godwin expressed his concerns with financing short term assets like technology with long term liabilities Commissioner Godwin stated he will vote for the referendum , but he is glad that Commissioner Barbour voiced his concerns and he hopes for meaningful discussions with the School Board Commissioner Cookie Pope stated she will support the referendum , but she too has concerns with the proposed spending plan from Johnston County Schools and hopes they will take those concerns under consideration No other citizen comments were received There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing at 10 24 am Chairman Jeffrey P Carver stated he believes that everyone will never completely agree on every project He added the County Commissioners were elected to serve the County as a whole and the Board of Education members were elected to serve the citizens and children in the school system After consideration of the public hearing , Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , moved for the adoption of the Bond Order entitled BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 57,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION , CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES and further for the adoption of the RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REFERENDUM ON 57,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS , PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SUCH REFERENDUM AND PUBLICATION OF BOND ORDER AS ADOPTED PagePage pageNumber6619 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REFERENDUM ON 57,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS , PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SUCH REFERENDUM AND PUBLICATION OF BOND ORDER AS ADOPTED WHEREAS , the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County the “ Board ” has today adopted a Bond Order entitled “ BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 57,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION , CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES ” ; and WHEREAS , NCGS § 159 - 58 provides for publication of the Bond Order as adopted ; and WHEREAS , NCGS § 159 - 61 requires the Board to fix the date of the referendum on the Bond Order , notify the Board of Elections thereof and provide for notice of the referendum to be published ; NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF JOHNSTON , NORTH CAROLINA 1 The Clerk to this Board shall cause the Bond Order , with a statement appended in form described by NCGS § 159 - 58 , to be published in the Smithfield Herald 2 The Board hereby calls for a referendum with respect to the Bond Order and fixes the date thereof as November 5 , 2013 3 The form of the question on the ballot shall be as follows Shall the order authorizing up to 57,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds of Johnston County to finance , in whole or in part , the acquisition , construction and equipping of modifications , renovations , additions , improvements and extensions to existing facilities and or one or more new buildings or other school facilities for Johnston County public schools , including acquisition of necessary land and rights - of - way , be approved [ ] YES [ ] NO 4 The Clerk to the Board shall mail or deliver a copy of this resolution to the Johnston County Board of Elections by August 8 , 2013 5 The Clerk to the Board shall provide for publication of notice of the referendum as required by NCGS § 159 - 61 c in the Smithfield Herald 6 This resolution shall take effect immediately Commissioner Tony Braswell seconded the motion and the Bond Order and Resolution were passed and adopted by the following vote Ayes Commissioners Jeffrey P Carver , Tony Braswell , Cookie Pope , Allen L Mims , Jr , Ted G Godwin , and Chad M Stewart Nays Commissioner DeVan Barbour Not Voting None 5 Public Hearing – Adoption of Community College Bond Order and Call for Referendum Advertised in The Smithfield Herald – July 7 , 2013 Debt and Grant Management Analyst Martha Lasater explained the purpose of the public hearing is to solicit public comment on the validity of the 7 Million Community College Bond Order , and the advisability of issuing bonds Following the public hearing , staff requests the Board to adopt the 7 Million Community College Bond Order introduced at the July 1 , 2013 meeting , and to adopt a resolution calling for a referendum on November 5 , 2013 , establishing the question for the ballot , and directing the Clerk to make the necessary publications and to deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Board of Elections Chairman Jeffrey P Carver opened the public hearing at 10 26 am and invited anyone to speak or ask questions on the proposed bond referendum Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr stated there are discussions ongoing as to how the bond referendum funds should be spent , but there is no question that the funds are needed for the Community College and he would support the referendum PagePage pageNumber7620 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued Chairman Jeffrey P Carver agreed with Commissioner Mims that the College has many needs and he hopes the College will take the concerns of the Board on how the referendum funds should be spent under advisement Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated the College has had a lot of construction going on in recent years , but there are issues with physical depreciation that need to be addressed No other citizen comments were received There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing at 10 27 am After consideration of the public hearing , Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr moved for the adoption of the Bond Order entitled BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 7,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION , CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACILITIES and further for the adoption of the RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REFERENDUM ON 7,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE BONDS , PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SUCH REFERENDUM AND PUBLICATION OF BOND ORDER AS ADOPTED RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REFERENDUM ON 7,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE BONDS , PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SUCH REFERENDUM AND PUBLICATION OF BOND ORDER AS ADOPTED WHEREAS , the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County the “ Board ” has today adopted a Bond Order entitled “ BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 7,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION , CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACILITIES ” ; and WHEREAS , NCGS § 159 - 58 provides for publication of the Bond Order as adopted ; and WHEREAS , NCGS § 159 - 61 requires the Board to fix the date of the referendum on the Bond Order , notify the Board of Elections thereof and provide for notice of the referendum to be published ; NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF JOHNSTON , NORTH CAROLINA 1 The Clerk to this Board shall cause the Bond Order , with a statement appended in form described by NCGS § 159 - 58 , to be published in the Smithfield Herald 2 The Board hereby calls for a referendum with respect to the Bond Order and fixes the date thereof as November 5 , 2013 3 The form of the question on the ballot shall be as follows Shall the order authorizing up to 7,000,000 of General Obligation Community College Bonds of Johnston County to finance , in whole or in part , the acquisition , construction , installation and equipping of modifications , renovations , additions , improvements and extensions to existing community college facilities and or one or more new buildings , plants or other community college facilities for Johnston Community College including , without limitation , the acquisition of land , easements and rights - of - way , be approved [ ] YES [ ] NO 4 The Clerk to the Board shall mail or deliver a copy of this resolution to the Johnston County Board of Elections by August 8 , 2013 5 The Clerk to the Board shall provide for publication of notice of the referendum as required by NCGS § 159 - 61 c in the Smithfield Herald 6 This resolution shall take effect immediately Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion and the Bond Order and Resolution were passed and adopted by the following vote Ayes Commissioners Jeffrey P Carver , Tony Braswell , Cookie Pope , Allen L Mims , Jr , DeVan Barbour , Ted G Godwin , and Chad M Stewart Nays NonePagePage pageNumber8621 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued Not Voting None 6 Sheriff’s Office – Award of Bid for Sheriff’s Fleet Services Building Sheriff Steve Bizzell presented to the Board bids received on July 18 , 2013 by the Sheriff’s Office for construction of the Johnston County Sheriff’s Fleet Services Building Bids were received from three contractors , as follows Bidder Bid Amount G & G Builders , Inc 456,34500 Wendell , North Carolina Talon Construction 460,00000 Smithfield , North Carolina Stephenson General Contractors 489,00000 Smithfield , North Carolina Sheriff Bizzell stated last fiscal year , the Sheriff’s Office decided not to purchase new vehicles and save those funds instead to be used towards a new fleet services building He reported the Sheriff’s Office is not only managing the preventive maintenance services for their vehicles , but also for Emergency Services , the Tax Office , Building & Grounds , and Animal Services He stated with the new fleet services building , they will also be taking on 40 additional vehicles from Public Utilities Sheriff Bizzell stated by doing the services in house , it saves the County money Larry Massengill , Massengill & Associates , Engineer for the project , reported the low bid was submitted by G & G Builders , Inc of Wendell , NC in the amount of 456,34500 He stated the Architect on the project , Mr Ryland P Edwards , has recommended the project be awarded to low bidder G & G Builders , Inc in the bid amount of 456,34500 and he along with Sheriff Steve Bizzell concurs with this recommendation Mr Massengill stated they have put in a great amount of time to design a building that will be efficient and meet the needs to service the vehicles Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated he has always been a proponent of local businesses providing services , but he realizes that to protect the taxpayers ’ dollars , the County must use the low bidder Commissioner Godwin added he was glad to see that the low bidder’s subcontractors are local Mr Massengill noted that although G & G Builders has a Wendell address , they are located in Johnston County County Manager Rick Hester stated because the construction cost was estimated to be under 500,000 the County was able to forego formal bidding procedures and keep the bidding within Johnston County Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr asked the Sheriff if he will need to hire additional personnel to take on the increased workload with the construction of the Fleet Services Building Sheriff Bizzell reported Larry Braswell is the current Fleet Services Manager and he is presently servicing approximately 160 vehicles by himself Sheriff Bizzell stated Mr Braswell is maxed out and he is working with Emergency Services on possibly getting another position Sheriff Bizzell stated he is also working on transferring one of the Jail positions to fleet services to help with the workload At the inquiry of Commissioner Cookie Pope , Sheriff Bizzell explained that all preventive work such as oil changes , tire installations , brake repairs , etc are done in - house , but no major engine or transmission repair Sheriff Bizzell stated the Sheriff’s Office presently invoices other County Departments that utilize fleet services , but he would like to establish a Fleet Services Division budget in the future to simplify the process Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board awarded the bid for construction of the Johnston County Sheriff’s Fleet Services Building to low bidder G & G Builders , Inc of Wendell , North Carolina in the bid amount of 456,34500 PagePage pageNumber9622 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued 7 Health Department – Request for Approval of a Grant Funded Position Health Director Dr Marilyn Pearson requested the Board to approve a grant funded Human Services Planner Evaluator I position She explained the North Carolina Department of Transportation DOT and the NC Division of Public Health have partnered to offer a new project called “ Active Routes to School ” The goal of the project is to create safer routes to school and increase the number of elementary and middle school students who walk and bike to school Dr Pearson stated the Johnston County Health Department , as the lead Health Department for the Community Transformation Grant Region 7 , is requesting the Board of Commissioners to approve accepting the grant funds to hire a Human Services Planner Evaluator I position for the duration of the grant This position will serve as the Active Routes to School Coordinator for Region 7 Franklin , Granville , Halifax , Johnston , Nash , Vance , Warren , and Wilson Counties The Active Routes to School is a three year project beginning October 1 , 2013 and ending on June 30 , 2016 The approximate funding for the project follows Year 1 79,014 salary , fringe , travel , and training Year 2 134,014 salary , fringe , travel , training , and interventions Year 3 134,014 salary , fringe , travel , training , and interventions The Johnston County Health Board recommended approval Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated if the request is approved by the Board , he would like to see the Health Department involve Johnston County Schools He added in order for the initiative to work , the Schools must buy in to the idea Dr Pearson confirmed that the Health Department will be meeting with the Schools and working with them on the project Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr pointed out that just as with past similar requests , if the Board chooses to approve the position , it would be for as long as the grant funding is available to cover the cost Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board accepted the grant and approved the Human Services Planner Evaluator I position so long as the grant funds are available to cover the cost of the position for the Active Routes to School Program Commissioner Godwin commended the Health Department for being the lead agency of Region 7 stating it shows that the other Health Departments in the region have great confidence in Johnston County’s staff 8 Health Department – Update on Community Transformation Grant Initiatives Health Director Dr Marilyn Pearson briefly updated the Board on the activities and initiatives presently underway through the Community Transformation Grant She presented and reviewed with the Board a packet of brochures and printed materials outlining the programs Dr Pearson stated much of the information is also located on the County’s website 9 Cleveland Fire Department , Inc – Request for Tax Exempt Loan Status Chairman Jeffrey P Carver asked to recuse himself from the discussions and vote for the requests for tax exempt loan status from Cleveland Fire Department and Corinth - Holder Fire Department next item due to his employment with First Citizens Bank Chairman Carver also asked for Vice Chairman Tony Braswell to conduct the meeting for these two items Vice Chairman Tony Braswell approved the requests by Chairman Carver and the Board agreed by consent Vice Chairman Braswell conducted the meeting for the next two items Cleveland Fire Chief Chris Ellington requested the Board to grant the Fire Department tax exempt loan status so they can refinance their fire stations located at 9039 Cleveland Road , Clayton and 13279 Cleveland Road , Garner in an amount up to 1,765,000 Chief Ellington stated the Fire Department proposes to refinance with First Citizens Bank at an interest rate of 2430 over a twelve year period Page0623 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued County Finance Director Chad McLamb confirmed that he has reviewed the three proposals for the financing and recommends the proposal from First Citizens Bank with monthly payments Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote with Chairman Jeffrey P Carver abstaining , the Board adopted the following resolution granting the Cleveland Fire Department tax exempt loan status 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 Cleveland Fire Department , Inc of Johnston County , North Carolina the “ VFD ” , from First Citizens Bank , in a principal amount not to exceed 1,765,00000 to refinance the existing fire stations located at 9039 Cleveland Road , Clayton and 13279 Cleveland Road , Garner ; and 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 Duly certified by the execution hereof and the placement hereon of the seal of said county , th this 5 day of August , 2013 10 Corinth - Holder Volunteer Fire Department , Inc – Request for Tax Exempt Loan Status Chairman Jeffrey P Carver abstained from the discussions and vote Vice Chairman Tony Braswell conducted the meeting for the item Corinth - Holder Assistant Fire Chief Richard Hinton requested the Board to grant the Fire Department tax exempt loan status so they can refinance their fire station located at 5734 Lake Wendell Road , Zebulon in the amount of 612,13395 He stated the Fire Department proposes to refinance with First Citizens Bank at an interest rate of 280 over a fourteen year period County Finance Director Chad McLamb confirmed that he has reviewed the proposals for financing and recommends the proposal from First Citizens Bank Mr McLamb noted that the interest rate of 280 is different from the original proposed rate of 271 as listed in the agenda packet which has expired ; however , 280 is still the best rate Mr McLamb stated he will also recommend to the Fire Department that they consider monthly payments to save further on interest Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , and carried by unanimous vote with Chairman Jeffrey P Carver abstaining , the Board adopted the following resolution granting the Corinth - Holder Fire Department tax exempt loan status NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED , that the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County , North Carolina , does hereby approve a tax - exempt loan to the Corinth - Holder Volunteer Fire Department , Inc of Johnston County , North Carolina the “ VFD ” , from First Citizens Bank , in a principal amount not to exceed 612,13395 to refinance the existing fire station located at 5734 Lake Wendell Road , Zebulon ; and 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 Duly certified by the execution hereof and the placement hereon of the seal of said county , th this 5 day of August , 2013 11 Kenly Volunteer Fire Department , Inc – Request for Tax Exempt Loan Status Chairman Jeffrey P Carver resumed the leadership of the meeting Commissioner Ted G Godwin asked to recuse himself from the discussions and vote for the requests for tax exempt loan status from Kenly Fire Department and Pine Level Fire Department next item due to his affiliation with KS Bank Chairman Carver approved Commissioner Godwin’s request and the Board agreed by consent Page1624 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued Kenly Assistant Fire Chief Tim Little requested the Board to grant the Fire Department tax exempt loan status so they can refinance their fire station located at 101 W First Street , Kenly in the amount of 139,000 and refinance their 2008 Pierce Pumper Tanker Truck in the amount of 267,000 He stated the Fire Department received three proposals for the financing and would like to refinance with KS Bank at the following terms • Refinance Fire Station - 139,000 at an interest rate of 210 over a five year period ; • 2008 Pumper Truck - 267,000 at an interest rate of 250 over a ten year period County Finance Director Chad McLamb confirmed that he has reviewed the financing proposals and recommends the proposal from KS Bank Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote with Commissioner Ted G Godwin abstaining , the Board adopted the following resolution granting the Kenly Fire Department tax exempt loan status NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED , that the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County , North Carolina , does hereby approve two tax - exempt loans to the Kenly Volunteer Fire Department , Inc of Johnston County , North Carolina the “ VFD ” , from KS Bank for the following • Refinance the existing station located at 101 W First Street , Kenly in the amount of 139,00000 ; and • Refinance the 2008 Pierce Pumper Tanker Truck in the amount of 267,00000 RESOLVED , FURTHER , that the approval of the loans 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 Duly certified by the execution hereof and the placement hereon of the seal of said county , th this 5 day of August , 2013 12 Pine Level Volunteer Fire Department , Inc – Request for Tax Exempt Loan Status Commissioner Ted G Godwin abstained from the discussions and vote for the item Pine Level Fire Chief Stephen Holloman requested the Board to grant the Fire Department tax exempt loan status for the construction of a new addition to their fire station as well as remodel the current facility located at 108 & 110 West Main Street , Pine Level He stated the Fire Department proposes to borrow 425,000 from KS Bank at an interest rate of 295 over a fifteen year period County Finance Director Chad McLamb confirmed that he has reviewed the financing proposals and recommends the proposal from KS Bank Commissioner Tony Braswell asked as the County continues to grow , would the Pine Level Fire Department be willing to house a County EMS unit , if needed at some point in the future Chief Holloman stated they would be open to discussions with the County Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , and carried by unanimous vote with Commissioner Ted G Godwin abstaining , the Board adopted the following resolution granting the Pine Level Fire Department tax exempt loan status 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 Pine Level Volunteer Fire Department , Inc of Johnston County , North Carolina the “ VFD ” , from KS Bank , in a principal amount not to exceed 425,00000 for the construction of a new addition to their fire station as well as remodel the current facility located at 108 & 110 West Main Street , Pine Level ; and 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 Duly certified by the execution hereof and the placement hereon of the seal of said county , th this 5 day of August , 2013 Page2625 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued 13 Budget Revisions Finance Director Chad McLamb requested the Board to approve the budget revisions listed in the agenda packet and offered to answer any questions Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board approve the following budget amendments , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried by unanimous vote Health REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59253300 Departmental Supplies 8,50000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 8,50000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 592534155 DMA Meaningful Use DHHS 8,50000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 8,50000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59157050 Non - Major Capital Outlay 102,67700 10 59207050 Non - Major Capital Outlay 214,69000 10 59257050 Non - Major Capital Outlay 181,53400 10 59457050 Non - Major Capital Outlay 341,87100 10 59607050 Non - Major Capital Outlay 82,49500 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 923,26700 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 591534155 Dept of Health & Human Services 102,67700 10 592034155 Dept of Health & Human Services 214,69000 10 592534155 Dept of Health & Human Services 181,53400 10 594534155 Dept of Health & Human Services 341,87100 10 596034155 Dept of Health & Human Services 82,49500 TOTAL NET REVENUE 923,26700 Jail REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 52003601 SCAAP Expenditures 78,74500 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 78,74500 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 78,74500 TOTAL NET REVENUE 78,74500 Library REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE Page3626 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued 18 44503307 Books - Children 32300 18 44503326 Books - YA 6300 18 44505810 Endowment - Audio 100 18 44507416 Contingency 7,43800 18 44500620 125 Administrative Fee 2200 18 44500701 401K 43400 18 44503316 AV 30000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 8,58100 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 18 445033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 40200 18 445034103 Town of Smithfield 3,83400 18 445033601 Fines and Fees 2,65200 18 445033408 AV 30000 18 445036137 Copy Fees 1,39300 TOTAL NET REVENUE 8,58100 Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51000400 Legal & Professional Fees 18000 10 51001700 Vehicles 80000 10 51002100 Equipment & Building Lease 20000 10 51003100 Fuels 2000 10 51004300 Special Services 63605 10 51007400 Capital Outlay 9,68242 10 51007414 Capital Outlay – Sheriff 3,65224 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 73,17218 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 88,34289 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510032106 Controlled Substance Tax 3,65224 10 510032509 Insurance Recovery 9,68242 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 1,83605 10 510035160 Federal Equitable Sharing 73,17218 TOTAL NET REVENUE 88,34289 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 103,12713 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 103,12713 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510035160 Federal Equitable Sharing 103,12713 TOTAL NET REVENUE 103,12713 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51007400 Capital Outlay 285,70450 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 285,70450 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE Page4627 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued 10 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 285,70450 TOTAL NET REVENUE 285,70450 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51003350 Supplies – Special – Sheriff 2,70206 10 51007414 Capital Outlay – Sheriff 393,68371 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 704,11513 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 1,100,50090 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,100,50090 TOTAL NET REVENUE 1,100,50090 Social Services REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61304519 CCDF Child Care 46,94100 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 46,94100 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034119 Child Day Care 46,94100 TOTAL NET REVENUE 46,94100 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61101918 Duke Energy Progress Grant 255,71700 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 255,71700 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 611034170 Duke Energy Progress Grant Revenue 255,71700 TOTAL NET REVENUE 255,71700 14 Appointments Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board made the following appointments and granted waivers in the length of service policy where needed A Board of Adjustment – Reappointed Flint M Benson , Craig Jones , and Lester Misenheimer for three year terms to expire on August 31 , 2016 Mr Misenheimer was granted a waiver in the length of service policy B Industrial Facilities Pollution Control Financing Authority – Reappointed Zachary Thornton , Melvin “ Butch ” Scott , and Jesse “ Skip ” Green for six year terms to expire on August 31 , 2019 Other Appointments C Johnson - Lee - Harnett Community Action Board – Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board reappointed Dawn Winn - Burdo for a two year term to expire on August 31 , 2015 D Livestock Arena Management Board – Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board reappointed BrandyPage5628 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued Crocker and Eric Honeycutt for two year terms to expire on August 31 , 2015 ; and further directed the Clerk to retain the application of Rose Barbour for future consideration on this Board E Hospital Authority Board of Commissioners – Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board nominated John H Scovil and Ralph Lee Stewart , Jr to be considered for the two open positions on the Hospital Authority Board of Commissioners and further for the nominations to be forwarded to the Hospital Authority for review with the final appointment being made by Chairman Jeffrey P Carver at the September 3 , 2013 10 00 am meeting 15 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Pat Goddard reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of July 2013 She reported that as of July 31 , 2013 , the Tax Department has collected 115 of the real and personal levy for 2013 , and 4357 of the motor vehicle levy Through the NC State Debt Setoff Program , 16 accounts have been paid for a total of 1,46058 as of July 31 , 2013 The next foreclosure sale date is scheduled for August 28 , 2013 The 2013 tax bills were mailed on July 26 , 2013 Ms Goddard also reported the Tag & Tax Together renewals for September will be mailed by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles 16 Manager Reports and Comments A Introduction and Recognition of New County Department Heads County Manager Rick Hester recognized Dennis Cooper and Rhonda Penny in the audience who will be assuming the Director positions for Technology Services and Geographic Information Services , respectively , since the retirement of Terry Ellis Commissioner Cookie Pope at the end of Manager Comment noted she had received an e - mail recently complimenting the work of Mr Cooper and Ms Penny and she thanked them for their efforts Mr Hester also introduced the new Veterans Services Officer , Mr Robert Boyette The Board welcomed Mr Boyette to the County B Recognition of Emergency Services Staff Members At the request of the County Manager , Director of Emergency Services Kim Robertson recognized EMS Training Officer Ben Lawson for leading an initiative whereby the County has now been certified as an EMS Teaching Institution She stated the initiative now allows the County to hold continuing education opportunities in - house for EMS , Fire , and Communications personnel Director of 911 - Communications Jason Barbour recognized EMS Division Chief Josh Holloman for receiving his certification to teach the Emergency Medical Dispatch program in - house Mr Barbour stated with Mr Holloman’s certification , the Emergency Medical Dispatch , Emergency Fire Dispatch , and Emergency Police Dispatch programs can all be taught in - house C Updates from Emergency Services EMS Division Chief Josh Holloman updated the Board on the EMS Cadet Program He stated the first EMS Cadet Academy began classes on August 4 , 2013 and will continue classes throughout August with a graduation ceremony scheduled for August 25 , 2013 at 5 00 pm at the Clayton Main EMS Station Training Room He invited Board Members to attend the graduation ceremony Mr Holloman also reported the Thanksgiving EMS Station began 24 - hour coverage on August 1 , 2013 and so far operations are going smoothly D Request for Closed Session County Manager Rick Hester requested a closed session pursuant to NCGS § 14331811 a 4 – Economic Development and NCGS § 14331811 a 6 – Personnel Page6629 August 5 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued 17 Board Reports and Comments A Recent Landfill Gas to Electric Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr reported that he and Commissioner Ted G Godwin attended the Johnston County Landfill Gas to Electric Ribbon Cutting Ceremony last month Commissioner Mims spoke on the significance of the project and encouraged the Commissioners to visit the Landfill and observe the process B Hwy 70 Corridor Commission Update Commissioner Ted G Godwin , who represents the Board on the Hwy 70 Corridor Commission , reported the Corridor Commission held a Steering Committee Meeting recently in an effort to bring everyone to a consensus on the Commission’s freeway initiative Commissioner Godwin asked for the Board’s input and feedback as he continues to meet with the Steering Committee Commissioner Tony Braswell thanked Commissioner Godwin for his work on the Committee ; however , he expressed concerns that because it is classified as a safety project , it will move forward regardless of the input and feedback received C Solid Waste Committee Meeting Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated the Solid Waste Committee will be meeting on August 6 , 2013 at 12 00 Noon at the Land Use Center Conference Room D Behavioral Health Alliance Update Commissioner DeVan Barbour , who serves on the Mental Health and DSS Boards , stated the new Behavioral Health Alliance has not gone as smoothly as hoped and it is a work in progress Commissioner Barbour asked for any Commissioner to let him know if they receive calls or complaints and he would help to address those concerns E Community Transformation Grant Concerns Commissioner Cookie Pope expressed her concerns with some of the components of the Community Transformation Grant as reported on earlier in the meeting by the Health Department Commissioner Pope noted she voted against the grant last year and would do so again if it were before her because of initiatives in the grant that support tobacco free living while there are still tobacco farmers in Johnston County F Evening Meeting Canceled Chairman Jeffrey P Carver reminded everyone that the evening meeting is canceled due to no scheduled rezoning special use cases or other business 18 Closed Session – NCGS § 143 - 31811 a 4 and 143 - 31811 a 6 Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit in closed session in accordance with NCGS § 143 - 31811 a 4 and NCGS § 143 - 31811 a 6 No action was taken Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr moved the Board adjourn closed session and resume regular session Commissioner DeVan Barbour seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote There being no further business , Commissioner DeVan Barbour moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Chad M Stewart seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 11 55 am ____________________________ Jeffrey P Carver , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage