March 3, 2014 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 845 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners March 3 , 2014 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , March 3 , 2014 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 Cookie Pope opened the meeting with a prayer Commissioner Ted G Godwin led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Commissioner DeVan Barbour requested to add a discussion regarding the NC Fast and NC Tracks Programs at Social Services after Public Comment Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented with the addition of the NC Fast and NC Tracks Programs discussion after Public Comment 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 – February 3 , 2014 10 00 am and 6 00 pm ; and February 21 , 2014 B Sheriff’s Office – Approval of Jail Health Plan Per the request of Sheriff Steve Bizzell the Board approved the Jail Health Plan as is required annually by the North Carolina Jail Inspector C Order to Advertise Tax Liens Pursuant to NCGS § 105 - 369 a and b1 , the total amount of unpaid real estate taxes for 2013 is 4,698,13583 as of January 31 , 2014 To satisfy the requirement of NCGS § 105 - 369 b1 , notices of unpaid delinquent taxes were sent via US mail to the owners of record as of January 7 , 2014 At the request of Tax Administrator Sheila Garner , the Board authorized the Tax Department to advertise the liens for the delinquent 2013 tax bills D Call for Public Hearing – Fire Service Districts Updates and Extensions The Board scheduled a public hearing for the April 7 , 2014 6 00 pm meeting to allow public comment and discussion on a proposal to update and extend the fire service district boundaries E Call for Public Hearing – Code of Ordinances Amendments – Chapter 10 The Board scheduled a public hearing for the April 7 , 2014 10 00 am meeting to allow public comment on proposed amendments to the Code of Ordnances – Chapter 10 - EMS Ordinance F Tax Releases & Refunds – 1 16 2014 – 2 15 2014 Motor Vehicle Release Refund Report Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2013 1309 - 606515 1306 - 627365 TAP PROPERTIES LLC Overpayment 18694 Page846 March 3 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued 2012 1301 - 509678 1210 - 517040 QUINN , JOSHUA LEE Overpayment 15190 2013 1309 - 613438 1306 - 634006 EXUM , STACY SHIELDS Overpayment 24115 2013 1309 - 611739 1306 - 635028 TAYLOR , MICHAEL ALAN Release 19427 2013 1309 - 606978 1306 - 632960 BAREFOOT , KEVIN LEE Overpayment 24574 2013 1311 - 634043 1308 - 662321 LLOYD , KAREL DAVIS - GRAY Overpayment 25517 2013 1309 - 609939 1306 - 629364 MARTINEZ , JUAN RAFAEL Release 14205 2013 1310 - 619526 1308 - 649588 KIBBLE , MARKEISHA RENEE Release 15155 2013 1310 - 619864 1308 - 647930 MILLER , DARCIE YVONNE Release 17165 2012 1305 - 550841 1302 - 568488 BUCK , EDWARD LEE Overpayment 23423 2012 1305 - 548772 1302 - 567827 NORRIS , CHARLES ANTHONY Overpayment 10816 2013 1310 - 622065 1308 - 649442 BABB , SCHERRY CARROLL Overpayment 25653 2013 1308 - 601631 1305 - 615799 ONEAL , RANDY LEE Overpayment 23768 2013 1308 - 601631 1305 - 615799 ONEAL , RANDY LEE Void Refund 23768 2013 1307 - 579335 1304 - 589512 ROBINSON , HELEN DENISE Overpayment 15043 2013 1311 - 635211 1308 - 658374 WILLIAMS , LORA SUE Overpayment 16200 2013 1308 - 588359 1305 - 612172 WILLINGHAM , EARL JOSEPH Release 14799 2012 1305 - 551271 1302 - 572398 LACK , SHANNON GALE Release 18015 2013 1312 - 647394 1310 - 669478 HARRIS , JESSICA PYLATE Release 10819 2013 1308 - 594631 1305 - 615436 MAXWELL , CHRISTOPHER MERRILL Overpayment 14617 2013 1311 - 637877 1308 - 665851 WOOTEN , JENNIFER CUDDINGTON Overpayment 23664 2013 1310 - 617241 1308 - 642349 FAIRCLOTH , KAREN FLOOD Overpayment 16029 2013 1311 - 632456 1308 - 655480 ALFORD , JENNIFER LEE - DUTY Overpayment 16030 2013 1311 - 631402 1308 - 663820 BYRD , DAVID LEE Overpayment 19251 2013 1310 - 620531 1308 - 649491 STANLEY , JAMES LARRY Tag Surrender 12038 2013 1311 - 643205 1308 - 661355 THE SALVATION ARMY Release 28336 2013 1312 - 645468 1309 - 667254 AGUIRRE , AMANDO BUENO Overpayment 11625 2013 1311 - 640154 1308 - 663773 DURNING , BOBBY L Release 88797 2012 1304 - 536535 1301 - 553602 SCHMIED , MARY KATHLEEN Overpayment 20000 2013 1310 - 622870 1308 - 648252 MAYO , BONNIE ONEIL Overpayment 13283 2013 1310 - 629833 1308 - 644235 HICKS , SHELLEE BROWN Overpayment 10177 2013 1310 - 616786 1308 - 650233 SCHROEDER , MATTHEW WILLIAM Release 19505 2013 1309 - 610612 1306 - 634157 HOLLAND , JR , JERRY LEE Release 32551 2013 1308 - 592435 1305 - 616677 T R LEE OIL & GAS , INC Release 5,42154 2013 1402 - 648378 1305 - 616677 T R LEE OIL & GAS , INC Rebill 4,82850 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 1 17 2014 12 19 36 PM cfutch 2012 - 85212 82798585 STARLING HOMES INC 14122 1 17 2014 12 24 17 PM cfutch 2013 - 201907 2000163254 ASCENTIUM CAPITAL LLC 18929 1 17 2014 12 39 35 PM cfutch 2011 - 93569 2000037508 WILLAFORD , DAVID EARL 27154 1 17 2014 12 42 50 PM cfutch 2012 - 97091 2000037508 WILLAFORD , DAVID EARL 27154 1 17 2014 2 54 46 PM cfutch 2011 - 36708 36999343 HAYES , BARRY C 11641 1 17 2014 2 58 01 PM cfutch 2012 - 39362 36999343 HAYES , BARRY C 11641 1 17 2014 3 08 55 PM cfutch 2011 - 46619 2000051212 JONES , NATHAN HARVEY 53460 1 17 2014 3 12 10 PM cfutch 2012 - 49435 2000051212 JONES , NATHAN HARVEY 53460 1 17 2014 3 21 49 PM cfutch 2013 - 48456 2000051212 JONES , NATHAN HARVEY 53460 1 17 2014 3 44 05 PM cfutch 2009 - 41066 2000136627 HUERTA , JOSE G 12011 1 17 2014 3 50 20 PM cfutch 2010 - 41153 2000136627 HUERTA , JOSE G 11134 1 17 2014 4 11 21 PM cfutch 2011 - 41323 2000136627 HUERTA , JOSE G 11422 1 17 2014 4 17 54 PM cfutch 2012 - 43949 2000136627 HUERTA , JOSE G 10648 1 27 2014 8 34 11 AM ghermane 2013 - 83538 2000152602 SOUTHWIND COUNSELING 10374 PLLC 1 28 2014 9 20 21 AM ghermane 2013 - 100932 2000165805 FERNANDEZ , ITZA MARGOTH 14048 MENDEZ 1 28 2014 9 22 55 AM ghermane 2013 - 51600 2000107959 LANCASTER , JEFFREY TODD 50248 1 28 2014 11 22 38 AM cfutch 2008 - 12489 2000031551 BRYANT , JAMES M & OTHERS 55639 1 28 2014 11 25 33 AM cfutch 2009 - 12901 2000031551 BRYANT , JAMES M & OTHERS 55574 1 28 2014 11 31 37 AM cfutch 2010 - 12990 2000031551 BRYANT , JAMES M & OTHERS 56220 1 28 2014 11 34 47 AM cfutch 2011 - 13252 2000031551 BRYANT , JAMES M & OTHERS 48354 1 28 2014 11 39 18 AM cfutch 2012 - 14893 2000031551 BRYANT , JAMES M & OTHERS 48910 1 28 2014 11 42 02 AM cfutch 2013 - 13908 2000031551 BRYANT , JAMES M & OTHERS 48910 1 28 2014 4 02 21 PM ghermane 2013 - 8413 8853130 BEASLEY , DWIGHT M 23048 1 29 2014 1 57 16 PM ghermane 2013 - 102641 2000171399 SOURCE RECYCLING 26,09331 1 31 2014 11 02 38 AM ghermane 2013 - 202079 2000174056 IMPORT AUTO REPAIR 14355 FLOWERS , JAMES DONALD LF ESTE 1 31 2014 11 58 14 AM cfutch 2009 - 29438 2000112901 26363Page847 March 3 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued FLOWERS , JAMES DONALD LF ESTE 1 31 2014 12 06 42 PM cfutch 2010 - 29573 2000112901 26788 FLOWERS , JAMES DONALD LF ESTE 1 31 2014 12 49 57 PM cfutch 2011 - 29788 2000112901 24589 FLOWERS , JAMES DONALD LF ESTE 1 31 2014 12 57 31 PM cfutch 2012 - 32195 2000112901 22692 1 31 2014 4 37 25 PM cfutch 2012 - 55352 54370941 LEE , TERRY R 15189 1 31 2014 4 46 03 PM cfutch 2013 - 54420 54370941 LEE , TERRY R 15189 2 3 2014 9 23 13 AM ghermane 2013 - 202201 2000174207 301 SERVICE CENTER & AUTO 36075 SALE 2 3 2014 11 33 09 AM ghermane 2013 - 43795 2000160067 J & J PROPERTIES 1,11346 2 3 2014 12 31 48 PM ghermane 2013 - 43795 2000160067 J & J PROPERTIES - 1,11346 2 3 2014 12 33 56 PM ghermane 2013 - 43795 2000160067 J & J PROPERTIES 1,12094 2 6 2014 11 45 43 AM sgarner 2013 - 5256 2000156119 BAKER , NELLIE CONELIA 45505 2 6 2014 12 33 01 PM cfutch 2011 - 200426 2000160067 J & J PROPERTIES 66428 2 6 2014 12 34 28 PM cfutch 2012 - 101262 2000160067 J & J PROPERTIES 41395 2 7 2014 11 03 31 AM ghermane 2012 - 201599 2000166082 PADILLA , YENNY CECILIA 43765 2 7 2014 11 05 52 AM ghermane 2013 - 101314 2000166082 PADILLA , YENNY CECILIA 43765 2 10 2014 12 32 07 PM ghermane 2013 - 52990 2000113790 LEAF FINANCIAL CORP 11268 2 10 2014 12 56 45 PM cfutch 2013 - 202109 2000174088 LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA 35888 2 10 2014 2 22 54 PM cfutch 2010 - 7647 8853130 BEASLEY , DWIGHT M 16229 2 10 2014 2 33 49 PM cfutch 2011 - 7782 8853130 BEASLEY , DWIGHT M 22777 2 10 2014 2 37 56 PM cfutch 2012 - 9410 8853130 BEASLEY , DWIGHT M 22777 2 11 2014 12 41 43 PM sgarner 2014 - 200069 86751375 TART , HILDA PARKER 35723 2 11 2014 12 43 03 PM sgarner 2014 - 200070 86751375 TART , HILDA PARKER 35303 2 11 2014 12 44 08 PM sgarner 2014 - 200071 86751375 TART , HILDA PARKER 35303 2 11 2014 12 45 16 PM sgarner 2014 - 200072 86751375 TART , HILDA PARKER 24124 Real Personal Property Refunds TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 1 17 2014 12 19 51 PM cfutch 2012 - 85212 82798585 STARLING HOMES INC 14122 1 17 2014 12 24 33 PM cfutch 2013 - 201907 2000163254 ASCENTIUM CAPITAL LLC 18929 1 17 2014 12 40 01 PM cfutch 2011 - 93569 2000037508 WILLAFORD , DAVID EARL 27154 1 17 2014 12 43 04 PM cfutch 2012 - 97091 2000037508 WILLAFORD , DAVID EARL 27154 1 17 2014 2 55 11 PM cfutch 2011 - 36708 36999343 HAYES , BARRY C 11641 1 17 2014 2 58 38 PM cfutch 2012 - 39362 36999343 HAYES , BARRY C 11641 1 17 2014 3 09 20 PM cfutch 2011 - 46619 2000051212 JONES , NATHAN HARVEY 53460 1 17 2014 3 12 44 PM cfutch 2012 - 49435 2000051212 JONES , NATHAN HARVEY 53460 1 17 2014 3 30 13 PM cfutch 2013 - 48456 2000051212 JONES , NATHAN HARVEY 53460 1 17 2014 3 44 34 PM cfutch 2009 - 41066 2000136627 HUERTA , JOSE G 12011 1 17 2014 3 50 33 PM cfutch 2010 - 41153 2000136627 HUERTA , JOSE G 11134 1 17 2014 4 11 54 PM cfutch 2011 - 41323 2000136627 HUERTA , JOSE G 11422 1 17 2014 4 18 09 PM cfutch 2012 - 43949 2000136627 HUERTA , JOSE G 10648 1 21 2014 2 36 09 PM LOCKBOX 2013 - 1860 2000047128 ALLEN , HOWARD GLENN 1,39058 1 22 2014 1 48 00 PM blbarbour 2013 - 16708 2000126199 CARRIAGE CREEK LLC 34626 1 23 2014 8 54 03 AM astancil 2013 - 201768 2000173203 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION BY 28139 1 27 2014 8 48 51 AM blbarbour 2013 - 73965 2000124554 PURSELL , TIMOTHY D 3,77115 1 27 2014 9 18 54 AM jmorrow 2010 - 10806 2000135464 BOYLAN , TIMOTHY EDWARD 12152 1 27 2014 12 35 43 PM blbarbour 2013 - 41112 2000152090 HOLLAND RENTAL 19443 PROPERTIES LLC 1 27 2014 2 15 35 PM LOCKBOX 2012 - 10031 9612660 BENNETT , RAYMOND JR 24337 1 27 2014 2 15 35 PM LOCKBOX 2012 - 10030 9612660 BENNETT , RAYMOND JR 30783 1 27 2014 2 15 35 PM LOCKBOX 2013 - 14474 2000150102 BURKE , JOHN G JR 14599 1 28 2014 11 22 54 AM cfutch 2008 - 12489 2000031551 BRYANT , JAMES M 55639 1 28 2014 11 27 20 AM cfutch 2009 - 12901 2000031551 BRYANT , JAMES M 55574 1 28 2014 11 32 13 AM cfutch 2010 - 12990 2000031551 BRYANT , JAMES M 56220 1 28 2014 11 35 08 AM cfutch 2011 - 13252 2000031551 BRYANT , JAMES M 48354 1 28 2014 11 39 42 AM cfutch 2012 - 14893 2000031551 BRYANT , JAMES M 48910 1 28 2014 11 42 20 AM cfutch 2013 - 13908 2000031551 BRYANT , JAMES M 48910 1 28 2014 12 23 55 PM blbarbour 2013 - 3318 2000123715 ARBUTINA PROPERTIES LLC 6,36986Page848 March 3 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued 1 28 2014 4 09 07 PM cfutch 2013 - 29047 2000117684 ENNIS , SANDRA W 1,61019 1 30 2014 1 55 01 PM LOCKBOX 2013 - 45402 2000030871 JOHNSON , ANNETTE E 25899 1 30 2014 2 50 50 PM astancil 2013 - 56553 2000096693 M & E ESTATES LLC 20000 1 31 2014 9 48 06 AM blbarbour 2013 - 79855 2000102255 SCHILD , KENNETH BRYAN 21000 FLOWERS , JAMES DONALD LF ESTE 1 31 2014 11 58 30 AM cfutch 2009 - 29438 2000112901 26363 FLOWERS , JAMES DONALD LF ESTE 1 31 2014 12 08 40 PM cfutch 2010 - 29573 2000112901 26788 FLOWERS , JAMES DONALD LF ESTE 1 31 2014 12 50 16 PM cfutch 2011 - 29788 2000112901 24589 FLOWERS , JAMES DONALD LF ESTE 1 31 2014 12 57 45 PM cfutch 2012 - 32195 2000112901 22692 1 31 2014 4 37 41 PM cfutch 2012 - 55352 54370941 LEE , TERRY R 15189 1 31 2014 4 46 20 PM cfutch 2013 - 54420 54370941 LEE , TERRY R 15189 2 3 2014 8 08 55 AM ONLINE 2013 - 18038 2000154739 CHAPPELL , CHARLES A 12408 2 3 2014 8 51 50 AM blbarbour 2013 - 22643 22797225 CROSS , ADA HOWELL 10000 2 3 2014 8 52 44 AM blbarbour 2013 - 42752 2000158116 HOWELL , SHIRLEY MARIE 10000 2 3 2014 1 24 09 PM blbarbour 2013 - 89130 2000079169 THOMAS , RODNEY W 26000 2 3 2014 1 39 42 PM blbarbour 2013 - 28663 2000112512 ELLERBE , JAMES A 27500 2 3 2014 2 08 25 PM LOCKBOX 2013 - 34969 2000123763 GOWER , GREG 13231 2 4 2014 1 20 44 PM blbarbour 2013 - 72423 2000108798 POOLE , BETTY K 14463 2 5 2014 7 53 03 AM ONLINE 2013 - 28067 2000116269 EDNA E LOFTON TRUST 25591 2 5 2014 12 58 31 PM blbarbour 2013 - 44630 2000167345 CAPITAL BANK 26087 2 6 2014 12 35 16 PM cfutch 2012 - 101262 2000160067 J & J PROPERTIES 26246 2 6 2014 12 40 48 PM cfutch 2012 - 101262 2000160067 J & J PROPERTIES 28430 2 7 2014 12 55 20 PM blbarbour 2013 - 88409 2000163971 TAYLOR , LINDSEY ANNE 63905 2 10 2014 2 23 18 PM cfutch 2010 - 7647 8853130 BEASLEY , DWIGHT M 16868 2 10 2014 2 28 42 PM cfutch 2010 - 7647 8853130 BEASLEY , DWIGHT M 16675 2 10 2014 2 34 06 PM cfutch 2011 - 7782 8853130 BEASLEY , DWIGHT M 23404 2 10 2014 2 39 10 PM cfutch 2012 - 9410 8853130 BEASLEY , DWIGHT M 23453 2 10 2014 4 11 00 PM cfutch 2013 - 8413 8853130 BEASLEY , DWIGHT M 12064 2 10 2014 4 13 26 PM cfutch 2013 - 8413 8853130 BEASLEY , DWIGHT M 12257 2 10 2014 4 15 24 PM cfutch 2013 - 8413 8853130 BEASLEY , DWIGHT M 12064 EASTWOOD HOMES OF RALEIGH 2 11 2014 1 25 10 PM gcallahan 2013 - 35203 2000161022 56679 2 12 2014 12 02 00 PM cfutch 2013 - 739 2000156869 ADAMS , CRAIG A 2,33651 North Carolina Vehicle Tax System - Pending Refund Report – January 2014 100 + Name Bill # Transaction # Refund Reason Amount Patterson , Aaron Phillip 0010021240 5108847 Over Assessment 13456 Sharpe , Arabella Scout 0008677477 4144140 Assessed In Err 13834 Joyner , Brittany Stegall 0010107253 3771500 Assessed In Err 28559 Civil Communications , Inc 0009952320 6472372 Situs Error 34252 Kraft , Deidre Lee 0009483269 3456332 Assessed In Err 39955 Perry , Douglas Yates 0008742185 5713929 Situs Error 12366 Crank , Fred Theodore 0010034411 3456348 Over Assessment 10673 Snead , Joseph Wesley 0009899533 6912724 Situs Error 13687 Morris , Robert Craig 0008909968 3405894 Processed In Error 30454 Ward , Terry Leon 0008549342 3051310 Sold Traded 11211 February 20 , 2014 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 1 16 14 to 2 15 14 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 2,20167 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 1,68595 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 3,85634 Recommended by Tax Administrator Sheila Garner Approved by Finance Director J Chad McLamb 3 Public Comments A Industry Appreciation Award – Carolina Packers The Board of Commissioners and the Johnston County Economic Development Advisory Board recognized Carolina Packers of Smithfield as part of a new Industry Appreciation Program Director of Economic Development Chris Johnson reported the new program will recognize an existing Johnston CountyPagePage pageNumber5849 March 3 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued industry every quarter Mr Johnson spoke on the history of Carolina Packers in Johnston County and their loyalty to traditions that have made them a family favorite in eastern North Carolina Carolina Packers was founded in Smithfield by John A Jones , Sr and a group of local businessmen in 1940 and has grown through the years providing an excellent product as well as employment opportunities for many citizens Mr Johnson stated not only does Carolina Packers promote their product , but they promote Johnston County as their hometown in their advertising Economic Development Advisory Board Chairman Allen Wellons presented Carolina Packers with the award and thanked them for their presence in Johnston County Mr Wellons stated he grew up with Carolina Packers hotdogs and he is glad to see the new industry appreciation program is starting with a local family industry Mr Johnson introduced company representatives Johnny Hayes , Kent Denning , and Jimmy Butler in attendance Mr Denning thanked the Commissioners and the Economic Development Advisory Board for the award on behalf of the Jones Family and the employees of Carolina Packers The Board of Commissioners expressed their appreciation to Carolina Packers and commended them for their success throughout the years B Visit from Senator Brent Jackson Senator Brent Jackson addressed the Board and offered his office’s assistance to the Commissioners as well as the citizens of Johnston County Commissioners Cookie Pope and Tony Braswell stressed that the distribution of the Education Lottery Funds to the counties is a top priority of Johnston County as well as the # 1 goal of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Legislative Goals Committee , which Commissioner Pope serves on Commissioner Pope noted that even though Johnston County has not received the total lottery distribution in the last few years , the County has continued to look after the educational infrastructure needs with the support of the citizens through the General Obligation Bond Referendums The Commissioners expressed their concerns to Senator Jackson over the Education Lottery Funds and how important those funds are towards repaying the debt to build new schools in Johnston County Commissioner Braswell spoke on the overcrowding issues at some of the schools in the County and commented that because the County did not receive the full lottery distribution as was promised , it caused a two year delay in continuing to build much needed new schools to ease that overcrowding Commissioner Braswell reiterated the growing counties in North Carolina need this additional revenue for building new schools The Board asked Senator Jackson to continue to voice the concerns of the counties to the North Carolina General Assembly on the need to receive the lottery distributions in full Senator Jackson acknowledged that he understood and has been aware of the concerns over the lottery funds and would continue to voice those concerns to the General Assembly C Comments from Research Triangle Park President & CEO Bob Geolas Research Triangle Park President & CEO Bob Geolas addressed the Board and spoke on the recent activities at the Research Triangle Park RTP as well as plans for the future He stated the RTP has begun repurchasing several hundred acres in the Park with the intent to redevelop that acreage to provide amenities and services that are currently lacking He stated they also intend to build new space to allow new companies to locate in the Park and grow Mr Geolas informed the Board that he wants the RTP to support the local communities and find ways to help get the assets and resources being developed locally in the hands of companies looking at North Carolina Mr Geolas offered the use of an office at RTP for Johnston County to use as it chooses at no cost Commissioner Ted G Godwin noted he has been reading about the light rail proposal and stated he would like for Johnston County to have a seat at the table for those discussions Mr Geolas stated he would advocate for Johnston County to be a part of the light rail discussions He spoke on the issues associated with people commuting to and from work and the traffic congestion caused by thePagePage pageNumber6850 March 3 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued commuters Mr Geolas stated a better transit network is integral and he believes in investing in a long term dedicated regional rail system The Board thanked Mr Geolas for the offer of office space at RTP and for visiting the Board meeting Chairman Jeffrey P Carver stated staff would follow up with Mr Geolas on the use of the office space D Kidsville News Of Johnston County Amy Wilkins of 2105 Cooper Branch Road , Clayton , presented a copy of the most recent edition of Kidsville News Of Johnston County to the Board Ms Wilkins explained the publication is free and suitable for students in grades Kindergarten through Fifth Grade She stated it is a valuable resource for helping children with reading skills and noted many teachers are using the publication in their classrooms Ms Wilkins noted there is a limited distribution to the schools due to funding and she asked the Commissioners to help spread the word to generate interest and support Ms Wilkins stated they need more advertisers and sponsors to get the publication out to more children The Board thanked Ms Wilkins for the information 4 NC Fast and NC Tracks Discussion Commissioner DeVan Barbour expressed his concerns regarding the implementation of the NC Fast and NC Tracks programs at the Department of Social Services Commissioner Barbour stated there are delays with people receiving their benefits and staff has been working weekends because of issues that have not been resolved by the State Commissioner Barbour stated the situation could impact the budget and is affecting the employees at DSS Commissioner Barbour commended the DSS employees for their dedication and hard work trying to work through the problems He recognized Director of Social Services Tina Corbett and Geneva Ray who has been heading up the NC Fast transition at Social Services Commissioner Barbour stated Johnston County was a pilot county for the programs and there have been many issues with implementation He noted instead of things getting better , unfortunately they are continually getting worse Commissioner Barbour gave examples of some of the problems being encountered with the programs and stated he wanted to make the Board aware of the issues because he is sure they will begin receiving complaints Commissioner Barbour spoke on the delays in benefits because of the problems and how they are affecting the citizens Commissioner Ted G Godwin asked how the Board could help the situation Ms Ray asked the Board to continue to support the staff and stand by them as they continue to work long hours and weekends trying to deal with the issues She stated the staff’s focus remains on the citizens and getting their benefits to them , especially with medical care Commissioner Chad M Stewart asked Ms Ray and Ms Corbett to let the employees know that the Board is appreciative of their efforts and support their work Patrick Harris , 701 Crescent Drive , Smithfield , stated his perspective is from the healthcare provider standpoint and he agreed that there are major issues with the NC Tracks program Mr Harris reported on the delays that healthcare facilities are experiencing receiving Medicaid payments from the NC Tracks program and how it is affecting those facilities Mr Harris stated they have met with the legislative delegation over the issues , but he stressed it is a major problem 5 Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation – Request to Waive Landfill Tipping Fees for Spring Cleanup Matthew Starr of the Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation requested the Board to consider waiving the landfill tipping fees on the day of the 2014 Annual Neuse River Spring Cleanup which is scheduled for April 26 , 2014 , for trash collected in Johnston County He thanked the Board for their past support Commissioner Ted G Godwin asked how many pounds of debris were collected last year Mr Starr reported from the past three years they have collected anywhere from 10,000 to 15,000 pounds of trash from Falls Lake down to New Bern PagePage pageNumber7851 March 3 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr asked if the Foundation had considered ways to prevent trash in the river such as screening Mr Starr stated educating the public and creating awareness is a major component of keeping the rivers clean He added that items such as screens and nets can impede the wildlife Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the request to waive the landfill tipping fees for the 2014 Annual Neuse River Spring Cleanup on April 26 , 2014 for trash collected in Johnston County as part of the cleanup event 6 Sheriff’s Department – Request to Surplus and Auction Vehicles Chief Deputy Bengie Gaddis requested the Board to declare the following vehicles surplus and approve for them to be sold at public auction on Saturday , April 12 , 2014 at 10 00 am by Randy Wester Auction Company He stated if approved , the auction would take place behind the former Johnston County Industries building located at 912 N Brightleaf Blvd in Smithfield Year Make Model VIN Mileage 1 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED 1FAFP241X6G136713 130,191 2 2007 FORD CROWN VIC 2FAFP71W27X142644 125,213 3 2007 FORD CROWN VIC 2FAFP71W77X142638 112,000 4 2008 FORD CROWN VIC 2FAFP71V48X146252 163,937 5 2008 FORD CROWN VIC 2FAFP71V28X146251 151,594 6 2008 FORD CROWN VIC 2FAFP71V08X146247 154,882 7 2009 FORD CROWN VIC 2FAHP71V89X121896 160,437 8 2009 FORD CROWN VIC 2FAHP71V39X121904 167,078 9 2010 FORD CROWN VIC 2FABP7BV0AX138720 151,709 10 2004 CHEVY TAHOE 1GNEK13Z04R213815 154,500 NOTE Vehicle # 10 was purchased with federal asset forfeiture funds drug money Federal guidelines require that the proceeds from the sale of this vehicle be credited back to the appropriate revenue line item in the Sheriff’s Office budget , for federal auditing purposes Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board declare the above listed vehicles surplus and approve for them to be sold at public auction on Saturday , April 12 , 2014 at 10 00 am by Randy Wester Auction Company behind the former Johnston County Industries building located at 912 N Brightleaf Blvd in Smithfield Commissioner Tony Braswell seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote 7 Public Utilities – Buffalo Road Wastewater Force Main Director of Public Utilities Chandra Coats , PE , explained the County has experienced two failures recently on a segment of 12 ” ductile iron wastewater force main along Buffalo Road between the US 70 by - pass and Booker Dairy Road The failures have resulted in sewer overflows to a direct tributary to the Neuse River Ms Coats reported when repairing the line , staff discovered the pipe failures appear to be a result of corrosion of the ductile iron material She stated the original main was installed in 1977 and appears to have corrosion along the high points of the line due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide gas Ms Coats stated staff recommends replacement of approximately 5,700 LF using AWWA C - 900 PVC pipe with 16 ” in lieu of the existing 12 ” line to accommodate anticipated growth from the Selma area Ms Coats reported the estimated replacement cost is 530,000 and the project is eligible for funding through the State Emergency Loan program administered by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Infrastructure The loan has terms of 20 years with 0 interest and the County should be eligible for approximately 475,000 in loan funds , which will pay for replacement with a 12 ” main Ms Coats stated since the proposed replacement will be an upsized main , the County will be responsible for the project balance which is estimated to be 55,000 which staff proposes to fund the 55,000 from the sewer fund 68 Ms Coats noted a line item was included in the Fiscal Year 2013 - 2014 budget for developer upsizing ; however , it appears that no developer upsizing projects will be constructed this fiscal year Ms Coats requested the Board to adopt a resolution authorizing the request for State Emergency Loan assistance ; and further , due to the emergency of this project , requested permission to proceed with the project regardless of the success of the funding application She stated if the loan application is unsuccessful , the project scope would be reduced to the most severely corroded section of the pipeline approximately 3,800 LF with an estimated cost of 355,000 Ms Coats asked if funding is not available through the State EmergencyPagePage pageNumber8852 March 3 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued Loan program , staff requests the Board’s authorization to fund the pipe replacement using the funds budgeted this fiscal year for developer upsizing 100,000 and an appropriation from Fund 68 reserve 255,000 At the inquiry of Commissioner Ted G Godwin , Ms Coats reported if the emergency funding is not obtained and the project is reduced to the shorter pipe length , staff would still recommend constructing the 16 ” pipeline Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution authorizing the request for State Emergency Loan assistance ; and further , due to the emergency of the project , if the loan application is unsuccessful , authorized staff to proceed with the project at a reduced project scope to include the most severely corroded section of the pipeline approximately 3,800 LF at an estimated cost of 355,000 with funding for the pipe replacement from funds budgeted this fiscal year for developer upsizing 100,000 and an appropriation from Fund 68 reserve 255,000 RESOLUTION BY GOVERNING BODY OF APPLICANT WHEREAS , The Federal Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987 and the North Carolina the Water Infrastructure Act of 2005 NCGS 159G have authorized the making of loans and grants to aid eligible units of government in financing the cost of construction of wastewater collection system restoration project , and WHEREAS , The County of Johnston has need for and intends to construct a wastewater collection system restoration project described as Buffalo Road Emergency Force Main Replacement , and WHEREAS , The County of Johnston intends to request state loan and or grant assistance for the project , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF JOHNSTON That County of Johnston , the Applicant , will arrange financing for all remaining costs of the project , if approved for a State loan and or grant award That the Applicant will adopt and place into effect on or before completion of the project a schedule of fees and charges and other available funds which will provide adequate funds for proper operation , maintenance , and administration of the system and the repayment of all principal and interest on the debt That the governing body of the Applicant agrees to include in the loan agreement a provision authorizing the State Treasurer , upon failure of the County of Johnston to make scheduled repayment of the loan , to withhold from the County of Johnston any State funds that would otherwise be distributed to the local government unit in an amount sufficient to pay all sums then due and payable to the State as a repayment of the loan That the Applicant will provide for efficient operation and maintenance of the project on completion of construction thereof That Rick J Hester , County Manager , the Authorized Official , and successors so titled , is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the Applicant with the State of North Carolina for a loan and or grant to aid in the construction of the project described above That the Authorized Official , and successors so titled , is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate State agency may request in connection with such application or the project to make the assurances as contained above ; and to execute such other documents as may be required in connection with the application That the Applicant has substantially complied or will substantially comply with all Federal , State , and local laws , rules , regulations , and ordinances applicable to the project and to Federal and State grants and loans pertaining thereto rd Adopted this the March 3 , 2014 at Smithfield , North Carolina 8 Public Utilities – Proposed 2014 Sewer Rehabilitation Project Director of Public Utilities Chandra Coats , PE , reported Johnston County’s Capital Improvements Plan CIP adopted in June of 2013 included sewer rehabilitation work for three areas of the County’s wastewater collection system over the next two fiscal years She stated these facilities include the Holt Lake interceptor Thunder Road , the gravity line along US 301 from White Swan to the Neuse River , and the Buffalo Road 24 ” interceptor A detailed inspection of these facilities completed in 2013 indicates that approximately 7,730 LF of sewer main and 140 vertical feet of manholes need rehabilitation through lining or replacement Ms Coats stated the estimated project cost for the proposed improvements is 1,200,000 and staff proposes to fund the project through a low interest , State Revolving Loan administered through North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Infrastructure Ms Coats requested the Board to adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of an application for a State Revolving Fund loan and designate signatory authority to Rick J Hester , County Manager Commissioner Chad M Stewart moved the Board adopt the following resolution authorizing the submission of an application for a State Revolving Fund Loan for sewer rehabilitation work for three areas of the County’s wastewater collection system over the next two fiscal years to include the Holt Lake interceptorPagePage pageNumber9853 March 3 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued Thunder Road , the gravity line along US 301 from White Swan to the Neuse River , and the Buffalo Road 24 ” interceptor ; and further designate the County Manager with signature authority Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote RESOLUTION BY GOVERNING BODY OF APPLICANT WHEREAS , The Federal Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987 and the North Carolina the Water Infrastructure Act of 2005 NCGS 159G have authorized the making of loans and grants to aid eligible units of government in financing the cost of construction of wastewater collection system restoration project , and WHEREAS , The County of Johnston has need for and intends to construct a wastewater collection system restoration project described as 2014 Sewer Rehab Project , and WHEREAS , The County of Johnston intends to request state loan and or grant assistance for the project , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF JOHNSTON That County of Johnston , the Applicant , will arrange financing for all remaining costs of the project , if approved for a State loan and or grant award That the Applicant will adopt and place into effect on or before completion of the project a schedule of fees and charges and other available funds which will provide adequate funds for proper operation , maintenance , and administration of the system and the repayment of all principal and interest on the debt That the governing body of the Applicant agrees to include in the loan agreement a provision authorizing the State Treasurer , upon failure of the County of Johnston to make scheduled repayment of the loan , to withhold from the County of Johnston any State funds that would otherwise be distributed to the local government unit in an amount sufficient to pay all sums then due and payable to the State as a repayment of the loan That the Applicant will provide for efficient operation and maintenance of the project on completion of construction thereof That Rick J Hester , County Manager , the Authorized Official , and successors so titled , is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the Applicant with the State of North Carolina for a loan and or grant to aid in the construction of the project described above That the Authorized Official , and successors so titled , is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate State agency may request in connection with such application or the project to make the assurances as contained above ; and to execute such other documents as may be required in connection with the application That the Applicant has substantially complied or will substantially comply with all Federal , State , and local laws , rules , regulations , and ordinances applicable to the project and to Federal and State grants and loans pertaining thereto rd Adopted this the March 3 , 2014 at Smithfield , North Carolina 9 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 Social Services REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61101911 Progress Energy 2,07700 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 2,07700 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 2,07700 TOTAL NET REVENUE 2,07700 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61304519 Child Day Care 34,45400 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 34,45400 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 613034119 Child Day Care 34,45400Page0854 March 3 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued TOTAL NET REVENUE 34,45400 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61451906 State Foster Care State Share 75,00000 10 61451905 IV - E Foster Care State Fed Share 210,00000 10 61401906 State Foster Care County Share 75,00000 10 61401905 IV - E Foster Care County Share 36,00000 10 61613334 Therapeutic Foster Care 74,00000 10 61354541 WF Child Care 37,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 285,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 614534121 Public Assistance 285,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 285,00000 Library REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 18 44506005 Gifts – Friends 3,02800 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 3,02800 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 148 445033406 Gifts – Friends 3,02800 TOTAL NET REVENUE 3,02800 Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51001700 Vehicles 1,65343 10 51002100 Equipment & Building Lease 15000 10 51003100 Fuels 2764 10 51003200 Office Supplies 1834 10 51004300 Special Services 2,42690 10 51007400 Capital Outlay 6,28500 10 51007414 Capital Outlay – Sheriff 8,69589 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 19,25720 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510032106 Controlled Substance Tax 8,69589 10 510032509 Insurance Recovery 1,65343 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 8,90788 TOTAL NET REVENUE 19,25720 10 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 A Library Board of Trustees – Appointed Janice Bizzell to fill an unexpired term ending August 31 , 2015 B Nursing Home Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board – Appointed Pat Martin for a term to expire on June 30 , 2015 Page1855 March 3 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued 11 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Sheila Garner reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of February 2014 She noted in addition to garnishments and bank attachments , four foreclosure complaints were filed resulting in a total of 52185 collected for February As of February 28 , 2014 , the Tax Department has collected 9665 of the real and personal levy for 2014 , and 8770 of the motor vehicle levy Through the NC State Debt Setoff Program , 886 accounts have been paid for a total of 98,88318 as of February 28 , 2014 The next foreclosure sale date is scheduled for March 26 , 2014 Ms Garner stated the Tag and Tax Together revenue to be received as of February 28 , 2014 is 801,59163 and the year to date total is 4,081,22683 12 Manager Reports and Comments A Proclamation - Week of the Young Child At the request of the Partnership for Children of Johnston County , upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried unanimously , the Board adopted the following proclamation Proclamation The Week of the Young Child April 6 - 12 , 2014 WHEREAS , the Partnership for Children of Johnston County and other local organizations , in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children , are celebrating the Week of the Young Child , April 6 through April 12 ; and WHEREAS , these organizations are working to improve early learning opportunities , including early literacy programs , that can provide a foundation of learning for children in Johnston County ; and WHEREAS , teachers and others who make a difference in the lives of young children in Johnston County deserve thanks and recognition ; and WHEREAS , public policies that support early learning for all young children are crucial to young children’s futures NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims April 6 - 12 , 2014 as The Week of the Young Child in Johnston County and encourages all citizens to work to make a good investment in early childhood in Johnston County rd Adopted this the 3 day of March , 2014 13 Board Reports and Comments A Light Rail Discussion Commissioner Ted G Godwin reiterated his earlier comments in the meeting on the need to be a part of the discussions involving the light rail proposal Commissioner Godwin stated he is not proposing the County do anything regarding the proposal , but he would just like to stay informed at this time Commissioner Cookie Pope stated she has attended some of the meetings and the project all comes down to funding Commissioner Pope added unless the Federal Government assists with the project she is unsure how it will be paid for Chairman Jeffrey P Carver agreed that it would be a good idea to at least be a part of the discussions in order to stay informed and asked the County Manager to see when the next meetings on the subject are being held Chairman Carver asked Commissioner Godwin if he would attend one of the meetings and share what he learns with the Board B Solid Waste Disposal Commissioner Ted G Godwin noted the Board discussed solid waste disposal at the annual work session and asked what the next steps are County Manager Rick Hester stated staff is continuing to look at different options to present to the Solid Waste Work Group and perhaps the work group could update the entire Board once they look at those additional options Page2856 March 3 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr noted some options have been proposed and if the decal program is going to be changed before the budget adoption in June , it may require an ordinance amendment which needs anywhere from 30 to 60 days to allow time for advertising and public hearings Mr Hester staff is looking at all the variables and he would like to share more ideas with the Board before a decision is made C 6 00 PM Meeting – Possibility for Inclement Weather Following brief discussion with the Emergency Services staff , upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried unanimously , the Board authorized the Chairman to cancel the 6 00 pm meeting and reschedule the public hearings due to the possibility of inclement weather Note Due to inclement weather conditions , the Chairman canceled the March 3 , 2014 6 00 pm meeting and instructed staff to move the rezoning cases and cell tower public hearings that were on the agenda to the April 7 , 2014 6 00 pm meeting There being no further business , Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Ted G Godwin seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 11 10 am ____________________________ Jeffrey P Carver , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage