October 7, 2013 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 656 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners October 7 , 2013 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , October 7 , 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 Tony Braswell 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 Allen L Mims , Jr , 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 – September 3 , 2013 10 00 am and 6 00 pm B Proclamation – Employee Appreciation Week – October 14 - 18 , 2013 adopted as follows JOHNSTON COUNTY EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK October 14 – October 18 , 2013 WHEREAS , Johnston County employees represent over 1,000 men and women , working in 31 different service departments and agencies , devoted to making Johnston County a better place to work and live ; and WHEREAS , Johnston County employees provide a multitude of services for all the citizens of the County ; and WHEREAS , Johnston County employees are both skilled and efficient in their jobs , making every effort to expend County tax dollars in the most effective way for the betterment of the County and its citizens ; and WHEREAS , Johnston County Government runs smoothly on a day to day basis primarily because of the dedicated employees in each of its departments and agencies NOW , THEREFORE , in appreciation for their dedication to the welfare of the citizens of our County , THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DOES HEREBY PROCLAIM the week of October 14 - 18 , 2013 as COUNTY EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK th Adopted this the 7 day of October , 2013 C Proclamation – National 4 - H Week – October 6 - 12 , 2013 adopted as follows NATIONAL 4 - H WEEK DECLARATION WHEREAS , 4 - H youth across the nation are leading efforts to solve problems in their communities and make a difference for their futures WHEREAS , 4 - H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina and the largest in the nation with over six million participants WHEREAS , 4 - H in North Carolina claims 218,669 youth members and 21,413 volunteers , while Johnston County’s 4 - H program numbers more than 3700 members and more than 400 volunteers Page657 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued WHEREAS , 4 - H as part of the NC Cooperative Extension System of NC State University and NCA & T State University is a program where youth learn through opportunities that provide them hands - on experiences in 4 - H’s mission mandates of science , engineering and technology ; healthy living ; and citizenship WHEREAS , 4 - H has connected youth and their communities with the innovative research and resources from our nation’s 106 land - grant universities and colleges for more than 101 years ; NOW , THEREFORE , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners , do hereby proclaim October 6 - 12 , 2013 , as National 4 - H Week in Johnston County We urge the people of this community to take advantage of the opportunity to become more aware of this special program that enhances our young people’s interests in their futures as part of Johnston County 4 - H Youth Development and to join us in recognizing the unique partnership between our County and our State University System th Adopted this the 7 day of October 2013 D Tax Releases & Refunds – 8 16 2013 – 9 15 2013 Motor Vehicle Release Refund Report Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2013 1307 - 586089 1304 - 602875 RITCHIE , JUSTIN D Release 34645 2013 1308 - 596770 1305 - 614198 SHAW , ROBERT LEE Release 13330 2012 1305 - 545823 1302 - 568517 WEDDING - PARRISH , JESSICA Release 10855 2012 1305 - 549565 1302 - 567560 WILLIAMS , II , STANLEY WENDELL Release 23286 2012 1207 - 411364 1204 - 431753 NEAL , LATARISH Release 11218 2012 1208 - 425085 1205 - 446769 NEAL , LATARISH Release 11218 2012 1212 - 493145 1209 - 506901 NOWLIN , BARRY Overpayment 24444 2012 1305 - 554084 1302 - 572407 NUTER , JACLYN RENEE Release 20864 2011 1204 - 365591 1201 - 386528 HARLEE , ENTILIO AMONDO Release 15345 2012 1303 - 526837 1212 - 545062 GOSNEY , KIMBERLY PETTY Overpayment 12598 2012 1306 - 564768 1303 - 573593 WALLACE , GREGORY SCOT Overpayment 16279 2012 1306 - 565031 1303 - 588227 BYRD , JR , DANNY RAY Overpayment 26487 2013 1308 - 595369 1305 - 618300 BARTEAU , KENNETH JEFFERY Release 20981 2013 1307 - 580500 1304 - 602960 OLIVER , JONATHAN JOSEPH Release 13107 2012 1207 - 405471 1204 - 422618 CHAMPION , JANICE COX Overpayment 12677 2013 1308 - 594177 1305 - 617099 DIGREGORIO , VICTOR CHARLES Release 10089 2012 1303 - 523543 1212 - 536536 BRIDGES , JOHNNY LANE Overpayment 14020 2012 1306 - 559161 1303 - 588765 LAMBERT , CHARLES JASON Release 31455 2013 1307 - 578241 1304 - 594636 THORPE , WILLIEMAE Overpayment 11178 2012 1303 - 527444 1212 - 541484 TOTTEN , JR , ROBERT EDWARD Overpayment 13732 2013 1307 - 584985 1304 - 603471 BAKER , JEAN PERRY Release 15708 2012 1303 - 532058 1212 - 545546 MINOR , GERTRUDE GARDNER Overpayment 14516 2013 1308 - 592718 1305 - 613526 WILLIAMS , ANTHONY EARL Release 28501 2012 1302 - 513591 1211 - 528888 MONROE , JERRY LEE Overpayment 11393 2012 1305 - 549138 1302 - 572609 SCHMALTZ , TIMOTHY PAUL Tag Surrender 10875 2013 1308 - 597354 1305 - 605585 EVANS , MARK WAYNE Overpayment 15976 2012 1303 - 532137 1212 - 544631 TREMBLAY , ELIZABETH ANN Overpayment 17243 2012 1306 - 566076 1303 - 582586 THAMES , TOD DALLAS Release 13269 2011 1205 - 387431 1202 - 402855 WERNER , HELENE PERKINS Release 11370 2013 1307 - 578311 1304 - 603997 VINICOMBE , REBEKAH ELLEN Overpayment 18303 2012 1304 - 538511 1301 - 557381 JONES , GREGORY CLEVELAND Overpayment 26874 2013 1308 - 601289 1305 - 613902 PETRUZZO , GIANNI FRANCO Tag Surrender 13598 2013 1308 - 601087 1305 - 620081 ESKEW , JACOB BENJAMIN Release 15580 2013 1308 - 601086 1305 - 618460 ESKEW , JACOB BENJAMIN Release 19270 2012 1303 - 523552 1212 - 541459 BROOKS , SHANNON RAE Overpayment 14355 2012 1207 - 416826 1204 - 427992 PHIPPS , CHARLIE CARROLL Tag Surrender 10384 2012 1305 - 546609 1302 - 569898 MIRANDA , ALFREDO CAMPOS Release 12863 2013 1308 - 594967 1305 - 616173 SINNO , LAMA ANWAR Release 18054 Page658 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued 2012 1305 - 556441 1302 - 572385 MARKET STREET INVESTMENTS Overpayment 23292 2013 1308 - 593879 1305 - 615505 ATCHISON , MARGARET MICHELE Release 47467 2013 1308 - 596040 1305 - 615435 RANDOLPH , RYAN STEPHENSON Release 10495 2013 1308 - 599504 1305 - 619334 GLASBRENNER , KYLE FLODIN Release 19373 2012 1303 - 526126 1212 - 539597 MILLER , ALLISON RENEE Overpayment 11743 2013 1308 - 596754 1305 - 615951 RIDGELAND L L C Overpayment 13634 2012 1304 - 534679 1301 - 551541 WEAVER , ROBERT RICKY Overpayment 12833 2013 1308 - 600581 1305 - 613414 ABUNDANT LIFE IN JESUS CHRIST Release 16677 2012 1305 - 549842 1302 - 566832 CHAMBERS , DALLAS NICOLE Release 10682 2012 1306 - 571660 1303 - 584448 ROUSE , CHRISTY DENISE Release 15390 2012 1304 - 539647 1212 - 558580 JACKSON , RICKY BERNARD Overpayment 14164 2012 1306 - 560069 1303 - 582527 KEEN , GARY WENDELL Overpayment 12132 2009 1005 - 079996 1002 - 061788 PARRISH FARMS Overpayment 22638 2013 1308 - 589551 1305 - 606375 MCLAMB , LUNETTE PARKER Overpayment 13309 2013 1308 - 589551 1305 - 606375 MCLAMB , LUNETTE PARKER Void Refund 13309 2013 1308 - 597264 1305 - 618096 BAR , MATTHEW WILLIAM Release 31653 2013 1307 - 585658 1304 - 598960 LANDERS , MICHAEL STEPHEN Release 10257 2013 1307 - 581282 1304 - 599563 COMFORT WIZARDS INC Release 11556 2013 1307 - 581283 1304 - 600628 COMFORT WIZARDS INC Release 10435 2012 1306 - 566565 1303 - 580318 COMFORT WIZARDS INC Release 11556 2013 1308 - 588522 1305 - 614037 FITZGERALD , EDWARD CHARLES Release 15276 2013 1307 - 577238 1304 - 604244 MALONEY , GERALD PATRICK Release 31181 2013 1308 - 599232 1305 - 610612 CLARKS EQUIPMENT & PARTY RENTALS LLC Release 15606 2012 1306 - 572863 1303 - 588529 PEKAAR , ERIC DAVID Release 12128 2011 1201 - 335924 1110 - 352077 LITTLEJOHN , YOLANDA THOMAS Overpayment 13098 2013 1307 - 577212 1304 - 604548 LOPEZ , BERTHA ALICIA VARGAS Overpayment 14991 2012 1306 - 567136 1303 - 588859 SANCHEZ , NATALIE SETAURE Release 21201 2013 1307 - 580382 1304 - 593887 MARKS , JAMES RIDDICK Overpayment 11212 2013 1308 - 590639 1305 - 618375 CULLINS , BRIAN EARL Release 30627 2013 1309 - 602223 1306 - 632611 SMITH , TAMMIE KLINGER Release 17760 2013 1308 - 589134 1305 - 619861 DAVIS , MICHAEL RAY Tag Surrender 11622 2012 1304 - 538685 1301 - 555757 MINTON , BETTY MYRTLE Tag Surrender 27449 2012 1304 - 542769 1301 - 553750 DICKENS , JR , MARVIN DAVID Overpayment 48000 2008 0811 - 844385 0808 - 964070 SHAW , DAVID CAMERON Overpayment 12868 2013 1308 - 588987 1305 - 616110 BENSON , LINDA CHRISTINE Release 23645 2012 1306 - 561284 1303 - 580440 CHANDLER , RAYMOND ALEXANDER Release 16824 2013 1308 - 597531 1305 - 619431 PENDLETON , LOUIS EDWARD Release 18255 2013 1309 - 602465 1306 - 634301 HARR , RALPH WILLIAM Release 37323 2013 1307 - 579838 1304 - 591496 CLIFTON , III , WILLIAM ROBERT Overpayment 15021 2013 1308 - 594645 1305 - 619690 MCGILTON , GORDON RONALD Release 28840 2012 1303 - 531503 1212 - 539093 PRICE , SHANA LARUNAT Overpayment 19753 2013 1307 - 584410 1304 - 602260 MULLER , WAYNE ROBERT Tag Surrender 13900 2012 1210 - 445048 1206 - 478980 WILSON , HEATHER JEANETTE Overpayment 46000 2011 1108 - 262180 1105 - 280233 BENSON , LINDA CHRISTINE Release 27259 2012 1208 - 417584 1205 - 446105 BENSON , LINDA CHRISTINE Release 25294 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 8 19 2013 12 16 15 PM sgarner 2013 - 15910 16528460 CANUPP , LEONARD 1,10470 JENNINGS HEIRS 8 19 2013 12 19 14 PM sgarner 2013 - 54285 2000167044 LEE , FLEETA 54925 8 20 2013 11 30 55 AM ghermane 2013 - 45340 2000129105 JOHNSON HORTON , KATHEL 14193Page659 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued 8 20 2013 4 48 08 PM sgarner 2013 - 26772 2000101990 DUEA , JONATHAN 64680 8 21 2013 12 04 51 PM sgarner 2013 - 75587 2000149673 RENAISSANCE VENTURE 23868 LLC 8 21 2013 3 02 09 PM sgarner 2013 - 11322 2000077528 BOWLEY , DOUGLAS 37583 EDWARD 8 21 2013 4 25 05 PM cfutch 2013 - 51840 51026675 LANGDON , ADALIA 1,56215 8 22 2013 3 29 38 PM cfutch 2013 - 58087 56782041 MASSENGILL , LARRY E 25880 8 23 2013 10 20 10 AM sgarner 2013 - 101783 2000167944 TURNAGE , GENEVIEVE 27310 BLACKMAN 8 23 2013 10 34 11 AM sgarner 2013 - 36265 2000168610 ROBERTSON , BRANDIE H 35966 8 23 2013 11 26 22 AM ghermane 2013 - 54730 2000109974 LENA , MICHAEL JAMES 11167 8 26 2013 9 32 06 AM ghermane 2013 - 69968 2000000874 PEELE , LEASA DUPREE 1,84380 8 27 2013 11 38 40 AM ghermane 2013 - 201068 2000127127 BONE , REBA BATTEN 1,75901 8 27 2013 11 39 51 AM ghermane 2013 - 201067 2000127127 BONE , REBA BATTEN 1,45118 8 27 2013 11 47 09 AM ghermane 2013 - 201066 2000127127 BONE , REBA BATTEN 1,45118 8 27 2013 11 48 44 AM ghermane 2013 - 201065 2000170440 BONE , FREDERICK L 1,45118 8 27 2013 2 53 12 PM ghermane 2013 - 65431 2000122020 NEXTMEDIA OUTDOOR INC 95704 8 28 2013 8 30 43 AM ghermane 2013 - 102262 2000169821 L M LUI & ASSOCIATES 1,77185 8 30 2013 12 01 45 PM ghermane 2013 - 200807 2000149864 ZAVALETA , EVENCIO 31836 8 30 2013 12 57 20 PM cfutch 2013 - 102570 2000171248 GREEN , JEFFREY A 12523 8 30 2013 3 09 17 PM ghermane 2013 - 96748 2000037508 WILLAFORD , DAVID EARL 27154 9 3 2013 12 16 50 PM ghermane 2013 - 83475 2000131399 SOUTHERN BANK & TRUST 10398 9 4 2013 9 30 58 AM ghermane 2013 - 86910 35095990 STRUCTURAL STEEL PROD 66235 9 4 2013 9 58 24 AM sgarner 2013 - 101119 2000166295 MOORE , ALICE B 1,01965 9 4 2013 11 20 54 AM sgarner 2013 - 53242 2000111246 LEE , BRAXTON A 1,17474 9 9 2013 3 06 06 PM cfutch 2011 - 25554 2000101990 DUEA , JONATHAN 64680 9 9 2013 3 11 09 PM cfutch 2012 - 27901 2000101990 DUEA , JONATHAN 64680 9 9 2013 3 14 46 PM cfutch 2011 - 25574 2000106709 DUEA , WHITNEY BALES 12420 9 9 2013 3 20 57 PM cfutch 2011 - 25572 2000032016 DUEA , JONATHAN R 10780 9 9 2013 3 27 41 PM cfutch 2012 - 27919 2000032016 DUEA , JONATHAN R 10780 9 10 2013 4 12 01 PM ghermane 2013 - 102541 2000171202 MCKINNEN , HAL JR 12936 9 11 2013 7 27 31 AM ghermane 2013 - 101848 2000168413 HAIR DESIGNERS INC 19380 9 11 2013 9 05 18 AM ghermane 2013 - 29823 2000170210 FAIRWAY OUTDOOR 26908 FUNDING Real Personal Property Refunds TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 8 16 2013 9 33 13 AM blbarbour 2013 - 7990 8631160 BATTEN , THURMAN ROSS 15443 8 20 2013 10 56 26 AM blbarbour 2013 - 15462 2000092224 CADDELL , FRED L JR 38585 8 20 2013 12 50 28 PM blbarbour 2013 - 72374 2000005141 POLLOCK , CAROL 59439 NARRON 8 21 2013 10 08 18 AM blbarbour 2013 - 63681 2000117875 MOSLEY , EDWARD L 31878 8 22 2013 8 19 22 AM ONLINE 2013 - 78380 2000116763 RUSCH , ROGER J LIFE 84941 ESTATE 8 22 2013 2 30 00 PM LOCKBOX 2013 - 61738 2000084030 MILLER , BLOISE R 22778 8 22 2013 3 29 55 PM cfutch 2013 - 58087 56782041 MASSENGILL , LARRY E 25880 8 30 2013 2 30 35 PM LOCKBOX 2013 - 8424 2000072424 BEASLEY , FAYE DEAN 19395 9 3 2013 10 40 59 AM blbarbour 2013 - 15554 16193240 CALHOUN , GLEN E 23474 9 3 2013 10 45 47 AM blbarbour 2013 - 59139 2000144082 MCCLAIN , YOLANDA 31776 HERRING 9 3 2013 4 49 07 PM astancil 2013 - 50045 2000111384 KIDWELL , SHARON ONEAL 15000 9 4 2013 8 41 44 AM astancil 2013 - 89261 2000160982 THOMPSON , DENNIS O 49083 9 5 2013 3 20 22 PM LOCKBOX 2012 - 78940 2000063484 S & S LAND 45100 DEVELOPMENT , LLC 9 9 2013 2 51 25 PM cfutch 2011 - 25555 2000118138 DUEA , JONATHAN 2,70699 9 9 2013 3 06 18 PM cfutch 2011 - 25554 2000101990 DUEA , JONATHAN 67914 9 9 2013 3 11 20 PM cfutch 2012 - 27901 2000101990 DUEA , JONATHAN 64680 9 9 2013 3 14 58 PM cfutch 2011 - 25574 2000106709 DUEA , WHITNEY BALES 13135PagePage pageNumber5660 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued 9 9 2013 3 21 06 PM cfutch 2011 - 25572 2000032016 DUEA , JONATHAN R 11399 9 9 2013 3 27 52 PM cfutch 2012 - 27919 2000032016 DUEA , JONATHAN R 10780 9 10 2013 10 21 50 AM blbarbour 2013 - 12293 2000041575 BRASWELL , SHERRY 23700 September 24 , 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 8 16 13 to 9 15 13 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 69790 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 1,12658 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 6,88296 Recommended by Tax Administrator Pat Goddard Approved by Finance Director J Chad McLamb 3 Public Comments A Statement by Commissioner Chad M Stewart – Proposed ABC Store in Princeton Commissioner Chad M Stewart read the following statement The sale and production of alcohol has always been a debate in our Country In fact General George Washington , then President’s first act after our independence was to put down the whisky rebellion Since that time there has been numerous occasions where our Nation , State and County have had debate as it relates to alcohol We even had a period of prohibition based on an amendment to our Constitution and then a repeal again based on an amendment to our Constitution Therefore , we can assume there will always be a debate as it relates to alcohol What is not debatable is the right of our people to peacefully address their government Although our local ABC Board has complied with all State and County regulations , and even advertised the site 31 days more than it was required , it appears some citizens of Princeton believe they have not had the opportunity to address the issue of an ABC Store in their community B Citizen Concern – Non - Operational Vehicles in Developed Communities Gary James , 224 Great Oak Drive , Garner , Johnston County , asked the Board to consider an amendment to the Code of Ordinances that would prohibit non - operational vehicles in developed communities Mr James stated he lives in the I - 40 NC 42 area where there are many subdivisions that have Homeowners Associations while some do not Mr James spoke on the impact that non - operational junk vehicles in developed communities have on surrounding property values and home sales Mr James stated he has driven around his area and it is a problem in his as well as other developed communities Mr James reported he has been advised by realtors of the difficulties with selling houses near residences that have non - operational vehicles in the yards Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr asked Mr James if his subdivision has restrictive covenants Mr James responded his subdivision does have restrictive covenants ; however , they do not have a Homeowners Association to enforce those covenants Mr James stated in such cases , an individual can hire an attorney to file suit ; however , a suit would have to be filed against each individual homeowner that is in violation of the covenants which is not financially feasible for most residents Mr James also reported that even when there is a Homeowners Association , sometimes the Association will not enforce the covenants Commissioner DeVan Barbour asked if the County had the authority to adopt an ordinance targeting specific geographical areas such as subdivisions County Attorney David Mills stated he believed the County could adopt such an ordinance because essentially that is what zoning does Commissioner Barbour asked if there is a way to remedy situations with non - operational vehicles under current environmental or health regulations PagePage pageNumber6661 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Mills advised if the non - operational vehicles are creating a situation that is impacting the general health and or welfare of the citizens then it can be handled under current environmental and health regulations or possibly through general police powers as a nuisance Following further discussion with Mr James , it was the consensus of the Board for staff to look into the issue as well as discuss the concerns with the Planning Board Planning Director Berry Gray explained that while he understands the concern , the County is bound by State Statutes which define junk vehicles Mr Gray stated there is a test that such vehicles must be unlicensed and meet one of three other criteria Mr Gray stated he wants to make sure everyone understands that even if an ordinance is adopted for non - operational vehicles it may not address the situation in Mr James ’ subdivision Percy Coleman , 41 Bayberry Lane , Smithfield , stated the owner of his subdivision encourages homeowners to enclose other vehicles in structures similar in construction to their homes so the surrounding property values will not be impacted C Citizens Concerns – Proposed ABC Store in Princeton Barry Merrill , 505 S Walnut Street , Princeton , addressed the Board concerning the proposed ABC Store in Princeton Mr Merrill read the following statement Chairman Carver , Commissioners , and County Manager Hester , Thank you for the opportunity to come before you this morning We represent a significant part of the community of Princeton , and we are here this morning to ask that our community be respected by our County I am Barry Merrill , publisher of the Princeton News Leader , a newspaper that was founded by the Princeton community I have owned and operated the paper for 31 years , and have been a Princeton and Johnston County resident for 20 years Since your last board meeting , there has come wide recognition in our community that our County ABC Board has been considering opening a hard liquor store in our community , just outside the town limits , well within our extra - territorial jurisdiction , and as we will identify later in this meeting , near a number of churches and our high school Our ABC Board is required by the State to make notification to the community affected by a proposed new location , similarly to zoning changes , by posting a sign on a proposed location before the location can be approved by the ABC Commission in Raleigh Community comment is solicited and is to be considered by the ABC Commission In this instance , the manner in which the sign was placed , which Johnston County ABC General Manager Swade Carroll maintains follows state law , was flawed The sign was erected perpendicular to the roadway , over 40 yards off the east - bound side of US 70 , close to the length of a football field off the opposite side of the road Also , there is vegetation on fencing on property immediately adjacent to the developed property making the visibility of the sign to east - bound traffic more restricted Clearly , people who stopped at the immediately adjacent Dollar General store would have seen the sign , or who stopped at the Ormond’s Truck Stop near the lot could have seen the sign , due to their line of sight being drawn far off the roadway Due to the sign’s location , most traffic along US 70 would not see the sign The speed limit is 55 in front of the proposed location , it is near a slight curve , drawing more attention to the roadway , and it was virtually invisible to everyone unless they turned their heads from the roadway nearly 90 degrees to look at the property As there are alternative routes into town available , some residents infrequently travel that portion of US 70 There is a competing Family Dollar store in town that absorbs much of the business that might otherwise come to Dollar General There are several more convenient gas stations for town residents , as well Whether intentional or not , the sign did not effectively inform the community Our newspaper published an article based on a news release from the ABC Commission in RaleighPagePage pageNumber7662 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued effectively stating that their hearing on the proposed site had been held prior to our paper being distributed that week I know most people in the Princeton Community were not aware until after that article appeared , nor was I Swade Carroll told a group of us last week that he had received four phone calls from the sign After our article appeared , our newspaper was asked to help in an effort to give our local citizens the right to speak to this process that was going on without their knowledge Whether intended or not , the County is seen as putting up a hard liquor store in our community in the dark of night Some in our community appealed to our Princeton Town Board , as provided in ABC regulations , to extend the comment period and to properly accept comments from our community The Princeton Town Board made a request to Raleigh and to the County ABC Board which is the legal response provided for in the law The request was rejected by both In Mr Carroll’s written response and ABC Board Member Steve Upton’s verbal response during a meeting in the County Manager’s Office last week , your ABC Board said that based on their manager’s recommendation , the request was turned down as unnecessary as they had fulfilled their requirements to proceed When I raised our community’s concerns over the process to Mr Hester and Commissioner Chad Stewart , who represents Princeton , Mr Hester and Commissioner Stewart graciously arranged that meeting with Mr Carroll and Mr Upton Our Mayor , Don Rains , also attended We all hoped that this appearance before you would be unnecessary and that our ABC Board would open up comment During that meeting , we presented to all present a list of over 150 local citizens who had signed a petition asking for an opportunity to speak to the issue There have been a few additions to that list since the meeting , but I have given each of you a copy of the current signers Very frankly , Mr Carroll used two words that angered me during that meeting in front of the others there and I believe , violated his legal responsibilities to his board and to this County When presented that list , his response was “ So what If you get all these people to call me , so what We are still going to do what we are going to do ” In fairness to Mr Carroll and his board , and to this board , I know they have little experience in encountering a community with strong feelings of opposition to putting up a hard liquor store I believe they have developed a callousness to what they see as a minority view in our society about the costs to our families from alcohol abuse Also , our Mayor was instrumental in starting this expansion of hard liquor sales in our community , but I can say with confidence that he had little recognition at the time of the depth of feelings against this store Even after his board voted to seek an opportunity for people to speak , I don’t believe he recognized it He told me last Thursday morning in front of the post office , expressing his surprise , that he had reviewed the list of signers after Monday’s meeting and that 2 3rds of the people who signed the petition asking for a hearing were people he considers friends Our community bears the scars and open wounds of injured families and torn - apart families from drug and alcohol abuse While we are not unique in that regard , we are a smaller , closer - knit community than most in the County As anyone will tell you , we are centered around the schools we fight for , we support , and we pray over We care passionately about our schools , and we care about one another I am disappointed to report that even after last Monday’s meeting and assurances our ABC Board would reconsider opening comment before today , they apparently chose instead to defer meeting or taking action , pending any guidance from your board and the re - appointment or replacement of their board member up for appointment today I have asked three other members of our community who hopefully you know to speak briefly in support of our request to be heard Jackson Stancil is my former Sunday School teacher , aide to our State Legislator and former County Commissioner JH Langdon , and Chairman of the Johnston County Republican Party Elmer Capps is the son - in - law of the late community leader Carl Gurley For many years Mr Capps was a well respected Agriculture Instructor in our schools and is the father of two current Ag teachers in our school system , was a long - time volunteer fireman , a near adoptive father to my wife and grandparent to my kids , whose plants grace many a garden in the County and beyond , and is the good friend to many PagePage pageNumber8663 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued Kelton Hinton heads the Johnston Baptist Association , he is a long - time friend , and his mother is a former employee of our newspaper Other good friends are in attendance , as you recognize , in support of our request Jackson Stancil , 745 Woodard Road , Princeton , addressed the Board and thanked the Commissioners for their service to Johnston County Mr Stancil shared a personal experience with the Board where he learned a valuable lesson from Representative James H Langdon , Jr on the importance of allowing people to voice their opinions and treating others as you would wish to be treated Mr Stancil stated he has been called by the people in the Princeton community who have told him they do not feel like they have had the opportunity to be heard Mr Stancil stated the people in the Princeton community should be heard Elmer Capps , 308 S Pine Street , Princeton , thanked the Commissioners for their work noting they often have to make unpopular decisions and he does not envy them Mr Capps stated he realizes that most alcoholics will find a way to get alcohol if they want it ; however , he opposes anything that will hurt the children Mr Capps stated he has taught many children that have suffered from the effects of alcohol abuse Mr Capps shared with the Board his personal experiences with those that have been affected by alcohol abuse stating that he believes an ABC store will only add to the problems of the Princeton community Kelton Hinton , 105 Toler Street , Princeton , presented the following information to the Board PagePage pageNumber9664 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Hinton presented copies of two newspaper articles one titled “ Princeton commissioners will appeal to ABC Board for delay on liquor store ” and the other titled “ JoCo ABC board says no to town’s request , Princeton store still a go ” from the Princeton News Leader Commissioner Tony Braswell asked if the Town of Princeton allows beer and wine sales in the city limits Mr Hinton stated when the County referendum for liquor by the drink was passed in the late 1990s , at that point there was no provision for a town to choose to become dry Mr Hinton stated there are two local outlets that sell wine and one outlet that sells beer within town limits He stated the Food Lion began selling wine in 2005 and Princeton is just now beginning to see the effects of local alcohol consumption in the community Motion by Commissioner Chad M Stewart failed for lack of a second Commissioner Chad M Stewart stated the issue today is about the people of Princeton having the right to be heard and he moved to request the Johnston County ABC Board to temporarily suspend any further action as it relates to an ABC store in Princeton until a public hearing and survey can be completed in the Princeton area The motion failed for lack of a second Page0665 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner DeVan Barbour asked how far along is the local ABC Board in the process of opening a store in Princeton Percy Coleman , 41 Bayberry Lane , Smithfield , stated the local ABC Board is taking aggressive steps towards opening a store in Princeton and it is his understanding that concrete has already been poured on the site Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr stated he understands from one of the local ABC Board members that they will be leasing a building and he believes they may have already entered into a three year contract Commissioner Barbour asked if there has been a public hearing by the Princeton Town Council or if the public had been allowed to comment on the matter when the Princeton Town Council discussed it at their meeting in September Mr Merrill stated the ABC Commission gave their approval at a meeting on August 14 , 2013 He continued the Princeton Town Council met on September 2 , 2013 and Kelton Hinton , at that meeting , asked the Princeton Town Council to request a 45 day period to hear public comment in the Princeton community on the proposed store which is allowed under State Statutes Mr Merrill reported the ABC Commission and the local ABC Board refused that request for a 45 day public comment period Commissioner Barbour asked for clarification on a vote that had been taken by the Princeton Town Council on the proposed ABC store Mr Merrill stated Princeton Mayor Don Rains clarified to him that one of the Princeton Town Councilmen made a motion for the Town Council to vote to reject the store in the Princeton ETJ and that motion was defeated 3 to 2 Mr Merrill continued that Mayor Rains reported if the Princeton Town Council had been asked to take a vote in favor of the store they would not have done that because the Town Council did not know the feelings of the people of Princeton at that time Commissioner Barbour asked if the ABC store discussion had been an item on the Princeton Town Council’s agenda so the public would have been aware that it was going to be discussed Mr Merrill reported the discussion was not an item on the Princeton Town Council agenda Mr Merrill stated there are some people in the Princeton community that support an ABC store ; however , he does not believe there is a clear indication about how the community feels because many people were unaware Mr Merrill reiterated the need for the Princeton community to be heard Commissioner Stewart stated he appreciated Mr Merrill’s involvement and commented that is why he made a motion for the local ABC Board to temporarily suspend any further action as it relates to an ABC store in Princeton until the people of Princeton could have an opportunity to be heard Commissioner Stewart stated he believes there was no ill - intent by any of the parties involved as to the placement of the notification sign and he is just asking for the right of the people of Princeton to be heard Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated he is sensitive to the plight of the people in the Princeton community ; however , he does not think it is within the Board of Commissioners ’ statutory authority to intervene at this point Commissioner Godwin commented that the Commissioners can certainly look at the makeup of the local ABC Board as openings come up Keith Brinson , 396 Bug Shop Road , Princeton thanked Commissioner Stewart for his previous motion Mr Brinson stated he cannot understand why the motion did not receive a second Commissioner Mims stated if the local ABC Board felt they had carried out the notification process properly then that is why they probably went ahead and began moving forward with the store Commissioner Mims noted that no local ABC representatives were present and before he takes a vote on a motion to ask them to postpone their activities , he would like to find out more information as to how far along they are in the process Commissioner Mims stated he certainly does not wish for the Town to have something they do not want because he does not feel anyone living in the community will buy anything if they do not want it Commissioner Mims noted the Rosewood ABC store revenue is shared in Wayne County He added that he feels perhaps the Johnston County ABC Board was looking to put a store at that location to catch thePage1666 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued beach traffic on US Hwy 70 since the Clayton Bypass now causes much of that traffic to miss the Clayton store Commissioner Mims stated Princeton receives approximately 6,300 a year in shared ABC revenue and it could be seen as hypocritical if Princeton does not want to have a store , but does want to receive their portion of the revenue Commissioner Mims also stated he has never heard of alcohol being sold to a minor in an ABC store in Johnston County , but he has heard many instances of where minors have been sold beer and wine from convenience stores Commissioner Mims stated he does not want to see something pushed on a community that does not want it and although he does not believe the Board of Commissioners has any authority to stop it , he would like to see more due diligence performed Commissioner Mims stated if the Princeton Town Council asked for a 45 day public comment period , then he does not understand why the local ABC Board denied that request Commissioner Mims stated he needs more information before taking any kind of action County Manager Rick Hester stated he would check with the local ABC Board as to how far along they are in the process and if they have entered into a contract Mr Merrill stated the building permit for the store has been filed , but he clarified that he visited the site yesterday and no concrete has been poured on the site as of yet After further requests from the audience , Commissioner Mims stated he is unwilling to make a motion at this time because he is unsure as to exactly what authority the Board of Commissioners has on the matter County Attorney David Mills advised that the location of an ABC Store is solely within the purview of the local ABC Board and the North Carolina ABC Commission and he would be very cautious with taking any kind of formal action Commissioner Braswell noted earlier comments by Mr Brinson and stated he also is unsure what authority the Board of Commissioners has which is why he did not second Commissioner Stewart’s motion Commissioner Braswell stated none of the Commissioners have a deaf ear to the people in the Princeton community and even though it is not his official district , he lives close to the area and he is sensitive to the feelings of the community Commissioner Braswell stated everyone must understand that the Board of Commissioners cannot dictate actions it has no legal authority to do Chairman Jeffrey P Carver accepted a request from Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr to be excused from the remainder of the meeting due to a dental appointment Commissioner Mims left the meeting at 11 00 am D Recognition of County Finance Department County Manager Rick Hester recognized the County Finance Department for recently receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the third year in a row The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting The County Finance Department staff includes Director of Finance Chad McLamb , Assistant Director of Finance Tyson Radford , Debt and Grant Management Analyst Martha Lasater , Accounting Specialist I April Wilkinson , Payroll Supervisor Brenda Guyton , and Accountant Internal Auditor Kristy Edwards Mr McLamb recognized his staff and stated the award is due to their efforts and hard work Mr McLamb stated his staff is made up of true professionals and he is continuously asking them to do more which they do without complaint The Board congratulated the Finance Staff on the Certificate of Achievement and commended them for their excellent work The Board took a five minute recess Page2667 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued 4 Public Hearing – JCATS – FY 13 - 14 ROAP Grant Funds Advertised in The Smithfield Herald – September 25 , 2013 Chairman Jeffrey P Carver opened the public hearing for the purposes of allowing public comment on the proposed application to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for a Rural Operating Assistance Program ROAP grant for FY 2013 - 2014 Neal Davis , Executive Director for Community & Senior Services JCATS , outlined the program totals of the proposed FY 2013 - 2014 ROAP grant , following Mr Davis also noted that he had copies of the “ Voluntary Title VI Public Involvement ” form which collects information on race , color , national origin and gender of the attendees available , if anyone would like to complete the form PROGRAM TOTAL EDTAP 105,704 EMPL 38,644 RGP 172,459 TOTAL 316,807 EDTAP – Elderly & Disabled Transportation Assistance Program EMPL – Employment Transportation Assistant Program RGP – Rural General Public Program The County funding is determined based on formula allocations summarized below • EDTAP Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program The following formula was used to determine the county allocation of the funds available 50 divided equally among all counties ; 22 ½ based upon the number of elderly 60 + years residents per county as a percentage of the state’s total elderly population ; 22 ½ based upon the number of disabled residents per county as a percentage of the state’s total disabled population ; and 5 based upon a population density factor that recognizes the higher transportation costs in rural , sparsely populated counties • Work First Employment Transportation Program The following formula was used to determine the county allocation of the funds available 10 divided equally among all counties ; 45 based upon the population of each county as a percentage of the total state population ; and 45 based upon the number of Work First caseloads per county as a percentage of the number of Work First caseloads in the state as of January prior to application distribution Excludes the municipal population for counties with urbanized areas within their boundaries • RGP Rural General Public Transportation Program The following formula was used to determine the county allocation of the funds available 50 divided equally among all eligible counties ; and 50 based upon the rural population of each county as a percentage of the total state rural population Excludes the municipal population for counties with urbanized areas within their boundaries The chart below summarizes funding allocated to Johnston County for Fiscal Year 2011 , and the reduced funding for 2013 and 2014 FY 2011 ROAP FY 2013 ROAP FY 2014 ROAP Funds Funds Funds 353,993 297,440 316,807 16 reduction 105 reduction from FY 2011 from FY 2011 Mr Davis reported the decrease in funding from the grant impacts the number of citizens that can be served He stated JCATS is trying to address the funding shortfall with alternative strategies along with the deployment of innovative technologies Mr Davis noted they have also consolidated job duties everywhere possible and as of June 2013 , JCATS eliminated the Transportation Director position Mr Davis requested thePage3668 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued Board to approve the application and authorize Community and Senior Services of Johnston County and the CTS Advisory Board of Directors to apply for a ROAP grant for FY 2013 - 2014 Upon a question by Chairman Jeffrey P Carver , Mr Davis reported the Transportation Director position was broken into three subcomponents with those duties reassigned to three different people Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated he sits on the Community & Senior Services JCATS Board of Directors and he commends the Board of Directors for their work as well as the staff noting they do an excellent job There being no further comments or questions , the Chairman closed the public hearing Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the application and authorized Community and Senior Services of Johnston County and the CTS Advisory Board of Directors to apply for a ROAP grant for FY 2013 - 2014 5 Community and Senior Services JCATS – Strategic Plan Neal Davis , Executive Director for Community & Senior Services JCATS , presented a copy of their new strategic plan to the Board of Commissioners Mr Davis stated he is very proud to serve with his Board of Directors noting they have put in many volunteer hours for the agency Mr Davis explained they began the process of developing a strategic plan in January by interviewing citizens throughout the County asking what the agency is doing well and what the areas that they need to focus on are Mr Davis stated they were able to develop a list of goals along with strategies to work towards He stated the strategic plan is a roadmap for their agency and he welcomes any thoughts or comments from the Board of Commissioners once they have had a chance to review the plan Commissioner Tony Braswell thanked Mr Davis and his Board of Directors for their work 6 911 Communications – Approval of Lease Contract Director of 911 Communications Jason Barbour requested the Board to approve entering into a three year lease contract with Communications International to purchase necessary equipment to construct a radio site on the County’s water tank at McGee’s Crossroads Mr Barbour stated the cost for the equipment is 356,80185 which is already included in the approved FY 2013 - 2014 Budget ; therefore , no additional allocation is required He reported by adding this site to the current public safety radio system it will improve coverage for Fire , EMS , and the Sheriff’s Office Mr Barbour offered to answer any questions County Finance Director Chad McLamb reported he has reviewed the financing terms of the contract and the County was able to secure a lower interest rate than originally offered Upon a question by Commissioner Cookie Pope , Mr Barbour stated the equipment would enhance the system for some of the challenged areas in the McGee’s Crossroads area Commissioner Tony Braswell asked if 911 revenues could be used to fund the purchase Mr Barbour responded that 911 revenues cannot be used to fund the purchase pursuant to the statute Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board approve for the County to enter into a three year lease contract with Communications International to purchase equipment to construct a radio site on the County’s water tank at McGee’s Crossroads at a cost of 356,80185 Commissioner Tony Braswell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 Corinth - Holder Vol Fire Department – Request for Tax Exempt Loan Status Chairman Jeffrey P Carver accepted a request from Commissioner Ted G Godwin to abstain from discussion and voting on the item and the Board agreed by consent County Finance Director Chad McLamb stated the Corinth - Holder Fire Department is requesting the Board to grant them tax exempt loan status so they can borrow up to 400,000 from KS Bank at an interest ratePage4669 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued of 260 over 15 years for the purchase of a new truck Mr McLamb stated he has reviewed the financial proposals and recommends the loan with KS Bank Mr McLamb reported he will recommend the Fire Department set up the loan with monthly payments to save on interest Director of Emergency Services Kim Robertson reported the Fire Department would like to purchase a 2014 Spartan Star Pumper Fire Truck She introduced Assistant Corinth - Holder Fire Chief Ross Carroll in the audience Ms Robertson offered to answer any questions Commissioner Cookie Pope asked if the Fire Department would agree to a monthly payment schedule Mr Carroll confirmed the Fire Department would agree to a monthly payment schedule Mr McLamb stated he would work with the Fire Department on setting up a monthly payment schedule Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , and carried by unanimous vote with Commissioner Ted G Godwin 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 KS Bank , in a principal amount up to 400,000 for the purchase of a 2014 Spartan Star Pumper Fire Truck ; 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 7 day of October , 2013 8 Four Oaks EMS – Approval for Purchase of Property and Temporary Relocation Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , and carried by unanimous vote , Board tabled discussion on the request by Four Oaks EMS Commissioner Braswell reported he and Commissioner Stewart are planning to meet with Four Oaks EMS representatives to discuss the request in more detail 9 Budget Revisions At the request of Finance Director Chad McLamb , Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board approve the following budget revisions , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried by unanimous vote Health REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59204552 ARTS Active Routes to School 75,00000 10 59204551 Community Transformation Grant 150,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 225,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 592034184 Division of Public Health 225,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 225,00000 Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE Page5670 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued 10 51001700 Vehicles 3,21247 10 51002100 Equipment & Building Lease 12500 10 51004300 Special Services 60614 10 51007414 Capital Outlay – Sheriff 3,80088 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 7,98000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 15,72449 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510032106 Controlled Substance Tax 3,80088 10 510032509 Insurance Recovery 3,14372 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 79989 10 510036119 Sale of Assets 7,98000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 15,72449 Social Services REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61101914 Wake Electric Roundup 1,47145 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 1,47145 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 1,47145 TOTAL NET REVENUE 1,47145 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61304519 CCDF Child Care Non - Smart Start 73,83500 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 73,83500 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034119 Child Day Care 73,83500 TOTAL NET REVENUE 73,83500 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61104515 Program Expense 3,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 3,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 3,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 3,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61101909 Crisis Intervention Program 232,51600 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 232,51600 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 232,51600 TOTAL NET REVENUE 232,51600Page6671 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued 10 Appointments Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board made the following appointments and granted waivers in the length of service policy where needed A Firefighter’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees – Reappointed appointed the following individuals for two year terms to expire on October 31 , 2015 indicates a waiver granted in the length of service policy Archer Lodge – Clyde Castleberry was reappointed Bentonville – Wayne Langston was appointed Beulah – Douglas R Whitley was reappointed Blackman’s X’Rds – Aaron Allen Wood was reappointed Boon Hill – David C Starling was reappointed Brogden – Dennis Elton Evans was reappointed Corinth - Holders – Corey Holland was appointed Elevation – Jerry T Allen was reappointed 50 210 – Earl R Honeycutt , Sr was reappointed McLemore – David Rudolph Wells , Sr was reappointed Meadow – William Thel Johnson , Jr was reappointed Micro – Johnny J Dixon was reappointed O’Neals – Clavon R Whitley was appointed PI - LE – Gregory Duane Johnson was reappointed Shoeheel – Jimmy Colin Batten was reappointed Strickland’s X’Rds – Lynwood Keith Parker was reappointed Thanksgiving – William Gerald Fowler was reappointed West Johnston – Jimmy Brian Allen was reappointed Wilson’s Mills – Ben Youngblood was reappointed Wynn – Thomas Gerald Lee was reappointed B Johnston County Heritage Commission – Reappointed Myra Rothwell Wallace , Pearl Blackmon , Carolyn G Ennis , Ann L Huckenbeck , Charles W Creech , and Vicky Temple - Rains ; and appointed Tom Howerton for two year terms to expire on October 31 , 2015 Mr Creech was granted a waiver in the length of service policy C Voluntary Agricultural District Advisory Board – Appointed Don Holloman to fill an unexpired term ending June 30 , 2015 D Nursing Home Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board – Reappointed Sandra Blackmon for a three year term to expire on October 31 , 2016 E Local Emergency Planning Commission – Appointed Terry B Keene and Mark J Ostrander for terms to expire on April 30 , 2015 , representing Community Groups Other Appointments F Alcoholic Beverage Control Board – Cathy Clayton was appointed for a three year term to expire on October 31 , 2016 via the following vote show of hands Voting for Samuel Neal Johnson Commissioners Cookie Pope and Chad M Stewart Voting for Cathy Clayton Commissioners Jeffrey P Carver , Tony Braswell , DeVan Barbour , and Ted G Godwin Chairman Jeffrey P Carver stated Mr Johnson has served the citizens well on the ABC Board for over 10 years and the Board of Commissioners appreciates all his past service G Johnston County Tourism Authority – In a unanimous vote show of hands , the Board appointed Lynn M Daniels for a three year term to expire on October 31 , 2016 Page7672 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued H Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board reappointed Jason H Coats for a two year term to expire on October 31 , 2015 representing Juvenile Defense Attorney Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board appointed Terrence Thompson for a two year term to expire on October 31 , 2015 representing Member of the Business Community Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board tabled the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council General Public appointment until the 6 00 pm meeting Note At the 6 00 pm meeting , the Board appointed Douglas Wayne Sorrell for a two year term ending October 31 , 2015 I Mental Health Board Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board reappointed Derle Moore for a three year term to expire on October 31 , 2016 representing individual with financial expertise Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board appointed Terry Keene for a three year term to expire on October 31 , 2016 representing individual with social service experience Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board reappointed Charles E Hester , Jr and Eleanor N Creech for three year terms to expire on October 31 , 2016 representing General Public 11 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Pat Goddard reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of September 2013 She noted in addition to garnishments and bank attachments , 10 foreclosure complaints were filed resulting in a collection of 10,92547 She reported that as of September 30 , 2013 , the Tax Department has collected 1223 of the real and personal levy for 2013 , and 6063 of the motor vehicle levy Through the NC State Debt Setoff Program , 23 accounts have been paid for a total of 2,44211 as of September 30 , 2013 The next foreclosure sale date is scheduled for October 30 , 2013 Ms Goddard also reported the County has received 429,67453 in Tax and Tag Together revenue as of September 30 , 2013 12 Manager Reports and Comments A Request to Surplus Vehicle for Sheriff’s Office At the request of Sheriff Steve Bizzell , upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried unanimously , the Board declared the following vehicle surplus that was involved in an accident and is considered a total loss 2009 Crown Victoria , VIN 2FAHP71V69X121900 , County Asset # 018987 B Department of Social Services – Impacts from Federal Government Shutdown Director of Social Services Earl Marett and Assistant Director Tina Corbett addressed the Board and reported on possible impacts to DSS as a result of the Federal Government shutdown Mr Marett reported there are a few programs where funding could be delayed ; however , he hopes that the shutdown will be resolved before it becomes an issue Mr Marett stated he does not see any impacts with Medicaid or Food Nutrition services and those programs should continue However , Mr Marett stated DSS is closely monitoring the childcare funding because there could possibly be delays to that program Mr Marett stated he would not make any decisions to curtail services as of right now Page8673 October 7 , 2013 – 10 00 am Continued C County Employee Length of Service Pins County Manager Rick Hester stated the County employee length of service pins will be given out at the Johnston County Agricultural Building on October 28 , 2013 at 3 00 pm D Request for Closed Session County Manager Rick Hester requested a closed session for 14331811 a 3 Attorney Client Privilege and a 6 Personnel 13 Board Reports and Comments Commissioner Tony Braswell spoke on the Public Comment item regarding the proposed ABC Store in Princeton Commissioner Braswell thanked Commissioner Chad M Stewart for his work on the issue stating he understands what Commissioner Stewart has dealt with in recent days trying to represent the people of Princeton Commissioner Braswell briefly spoke on his own experiences and commented on the difficulties of putting aside personal feelings and personal beliefs in order to carry out the obligations of being a County Commissioner Commissioner Braswell stated government must be fair and allow for the proper avenues on issues ; however , government cannot do things that it does not have the authority to do 14 Closed Session – NCGS § 143 - 31811 a 3 and 143 - 31811 a 6 Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , 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 and NCGS § 143 - 31811 a 6 Personnel No action was taken Commissioner Tony Braswell moved the Board adjourn closed session and resume regular session Commissioner Ted G Godwin seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote There being no further business , Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board adjourn Commissioner DeVan Barbour seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 12 10 pm ____________________________ Jeffrey P Carver , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage