August 4, 2014 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 162 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners August 4 , 2014 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , August 4 , 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 , Assistant Finance Director Tyson Radford , 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 DeVan Barbour led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – July 7 , 2014 – 10 00 am and 6 00 pm B Tax Releases & Refunds – 06 16 2014 – 07 15 2014 Motor Vehicle Release Refund Report Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2013 1406 - 648859 1403 - 671230 RUNNING CRAZY LOADING SERVICES Release 12724 2013 1406 - 648838 1403 - 671231 CAL - TAY LLC Release 11042 2013 1406 - 648869 1403 - 671233 CREECHS TRUCKING INC Release 13702 2013 1406 - 648816 1403 - 671268 CAROLINA CONDUIT SYSTEMS INC Release 18211 2013 1406 - 648860 1403 - 671280 RUNNING CRAZY LOADING SERVICES Release 20809 2013 1406 - 648821 1403 - 671284 DCM LEASING LLC Release 1,19070 2013 1406 - 648875 1403 - 671292 DCM LEASING LLC Release 1,19070 2013 1406 - 648822 1403 - 671293 DCM LEASING LLC Release 1,19070 2013 1406 - 648819 1403 - 671294 DAVIDS LOGISTICS LLC Release 13205 2013 1406 - 648876 1403 - 671295 DCM LEASING LLC Release 1,19070 2013 1406 - 648877 1403 - 671298 DCM LEASING LLC Release 1,19070 2013 1406 - 648800 1403 - 671299 VFS LEASING CO Release 1,68597 2013 1406 - 648880 1403 - 671301 MHC TRUCK LEASING INC Release 98544 2013 1406 - 648878 1403 - 671302 DCM LEASING LLC Release 42550 2013 1406 - 648879 1403 - 671304 DCM LEASING LLC Release 1,19070 2013 1309 - 614153 1306 - 628436 ROBINSON , TERESA PARKER Overpayment 10164 2013 1311 - 643821 1308 - 666148 APONTE , JOSHUA SCOTT Overpayment 26923 2013 1312 - 647229 1309 - 668140 LOPER , KATRINA NICOLE Overpayment 15089 2013 1311 - 640368 1308 - 666279 SANDERS , TUNISIA Overpayment 15007 2013 1312 - 645531 1309 - 668881 CAROLINA CONDUIT SYSTEMS INC Overpayment 18211 2013 1309 - 602335 1306 - 632620 BINGENHIEMER , BRUCE E Release 15693 2013 1311 - 642247 1308 - 660043 ERIKSEN , SR , SCOTT DAVID Overpayment 10161 2013 1310 - 623193 1308 - 645284 SANDY , JR , PAUL DAVID Overpayment 18802 2013 1310 - 623193 1308 - 645284 SANDY , JR , PAUL DAVID Void Refund 18802 2013 1312 - 647761 1310 - 669174 CUDDINGTON , STEPHEN BRIAN Overpayment 13071 2013 1308 - 597874 1305 - 614452 BROWN , SUSIE ANN Overpayment 10998 2013 1311 - 642399 1308 - 663139 HALSTEAD , BROOKE RENEE Overpayment 11105 Page163 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued 2013 1311 - 631707 1308 - 661845 HOOVER , JANET MARIE Overpayment 37269 2013 1312 - 647794 1310 - 669151 DAVIS , ROGER MICHAEL Overpayment 11268 2013 1309 - 615989 1306 - 634797 PELLAM , DIANE MCNEILL Overpayment 10016 2013 1312 - 646833 1309 - 667304 WILLIAMS , JR , WALLACE Overpayment 11210 2013 1307 - 582499 1304 - 591143 RENFROW , ENNIS MARION Release 18478 2006 0612 - 560133 0609 - 624954 CROCKER , JAMES ANTHONY Overpayment 16981 2013 1311 - 636657 1308 - 665473 DAUGHTRY , RODNEY LISTON Overpayment 24578 2013 1310 - 622810 1308 - 644617 LINDSEY , CHELSEA RAE Overpayment 14155 2013 1312 - 647229 1309 - 668140 LOPER , KATRINA NICOLE Overpayment 15089 2013 1311 - 643472 1308 - 665320 BRANTLEY , SHEILA JOHNSTON Overpayment 39600 2013 1309 - 603228 1306 - 634650 HOOVER , DAVID WYATT Overpayment 12536 2012 1306 - 573520 1303 - 587558 DCM LEASING LLC Overpayment 1,19070 2012 1306 - 573522 1303 - 587961 DCM LEASING LLC Overpayment 1,19070 2012 1306 - 573523 1303 - 588425 DCM LEASING LLC Overpayment 1,19070 2012 1306 - 573524 1303 - 589010 DCM LEASING LLC Overpayment 1,19070 2012 1306 - 573521 1303 - 587573 DCM LEASING LLC Overpayment 1,19070 2012 1306 - 573522 1303 - 587961 DCM LEASING LLC Overpayment 1,19070 2012 1306 - 573519 1303 - 586949 DCM LEASING LLC Overpayment 42550 2013 1308 - 593344 1305 - 618034 LEWIS , CHERYL ANN Release 20844 2014 1407 - 648916 1404 - 671371 PETTIWAY , JAMEL DEMETRIUS Release 10397 2013 1310 - 625155 1308 - 643120 TURNER , PAMELA CAROL Overpayment 12668 2013 1310 - 617395 1308 - 650169 JEMAI , LAZHAR AYED Tag Surrender 15078 2013 1405 - 648775 1403 - 671213 WACCAMAW TRANSPORT INC Release 1,07895 2014 1407 - 648917 1404 - 671372 PETTIWAY , JAMEL DEMETRIUS Release 10397 2013 1403 - 648575 1309 - 670773 MUMFORD , MICHAEL SAMUEL Release 18818 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 6 25 2014 10 11 18 AM ghermane 2013 - 102434 2000097376 CAROLINA CRAFTSMEN INC 5,38841 6 25 2014 10 25 15 AM ghermane 2013 - 102434 2000097376 CAROLINA CRAFTSMEN INC - 5,38841 6 27 2014 8 11 23 AM cfutch 2013 - 102434 2000097376 CAROLINA CRAFTSMEN INC 5,38841 6 27 2014 11 41 02 AM sgarner 2014 - 200662 2000035269 CATE , EDWARD W JR 21485 6 27 2014 11 43 00 AM sgarner 2014 - 200663 2000035269 CATE , EDWARD W JR 21485 6 27 2014 11 44 07 AM sgarner 2014 - 200664 2000035269 CATE , EDWARD W JR 21485 6 27 2014 11 52 31 AM sgarner 2014 - 200659 2000035312 CATE , EDWARD W JR 1,25294 6 27 2014 11 53 34 AM sgarner 2014 - 200661 2000035312 CATE , EDWARD W JR 1,25294 6 27 2014 11 54 34 AM sgarner 2014 - 200660 2000035312 CATE , EDWARD W JR 1,25294 7 2 2014 8 34 51 AM sgarner 2014 - 200665 2000103274 BRADY , JAMES LESTER LF EST 36384 7 2 2014 8 36 16 AM sgarner 2014 - 200666 2000103274 BRADY , JAMES LESTER LF EST 37019 7 2 2014 8 37 29 AM sgarner 2014 - 200667 2000103274 BRADY , JAMES LESTER LF EST 36595 7 2 2014 8 38 25 AM sgarner 2014 - 200668 2000103274 BRADY , JAMES LESTER LF EST 26674 7 2 2014 8 39 24 AM sgarner 2014 - 200669 2000103274 BRADY , JAMES LESTER LF EST 26674 7 2 2014 8 40 11 AM sgarner 2014 - 200670 2000103274 BRADY , JAMES LESTER LF EST 26369 Real Personal Property Refunds TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 6 24 2014 3 59 54 PM jmorrow 2012 - 35217 2000102089 GODWIN , PATRICIA ANN 26260 7 1 2014 9 24 16 AM jmorrow 2013 - 30546 2000080121 FINCH , DAVID BRIAN 26579 7 1 2014 10 22 25 AM jmorrow 2013 - 14831 2000001061 BYRD , CATHY FUTCH 10868 7 12 2014 12 00 00 AM jmorrow 2014 - 23135 22533730 CROCKER , GLENWOOD P 1,80535 7 12 2014 12 00 00 AM blbarbour 2014 - 84830 2000096748 SPENCE , AVA C 61257 7 12 2014 12 00 00 AM astancil 2014 - 85937 2000090840 STARKS , DONNIE MAE 1,51112 7 12 2014 12 01 00 AM cfutch 2014 - 23135 22533730 CROCKER , GLENWOOD P 13703 7 12 2014 12 01 00 AM astancil 2014 - 49034 2000039171 JONES , ELLIS L DVM 39500 7 12 2014 12 02 00 AM blbarbour 2014 - 49034 2000039171 JONES , ELLIS L DVM 39500 7 12 2014 12 03 00 AM astancil 2014 - 49034 2000039171 JONES , ELLIS L DVM 39500 7 12 2014 12 04 00 AM astancil 2014 - 36981 2000168097 GUHA , SUBRATA J 47500 7 12 2014 12 04 00 AM jmorrow 2014 - 49034 2000039171 JONES , ELLIS L DVM 39500 7 12 2014 12 08 00 AM astancil 2014 - 51019 2000170667 KIDWELL , TIFFANY JEAN 15000Page164 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued 7 12 2014 12 09 00 AM blbarbour 2014 - 51019 2000170667 KIDWELL , TIFFANY JEAN 15000 7 15 2014 10 24 34 AM blbarbour 2014 - 55078 2000150154 LEE , MICHAEL M 13506 7 15 2014 11 23 38 AM astancil 2014 - 94740 2000126836 WALSH , JUDIE B 13916 North Carolina Vehicle Tax System - Pending Refund Report – June 2014 100 + Name Bill # Transaction # Refund Reason Amount McNutt , Jr , Harry Glenn 0020521739 17344512 Military 21067 McNutt , Jr , Harry Glenn 0020521874 17344530 Military 19906 McNutt , Jr , Harry Glenn 0020522009 17344605 Military 11084 Lynch , Jr , Jerry Phillip 0021425043 13017326 Over Assessment 10961 Quinn , Joseph Barry 0020747158 25355020 Situs Error 23706 Lassiter , Renee Karen 0021354912 12813158 Military 20447 Hughes , Robert David 0021346150 25208260 Situs Error 19173 Sloan , Ronald Truett 0021223317 12506076 Adjustment 80253 July 24 , 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 , Sheila Garner A complete record of this information is on file in the County Finance Office Totals from 6 16 14 to 7 15 14 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 85732 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 12577 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 2,33990 Recommended by Tax Administrator Sheila Garner Approved by Finance Director J Chad McLamb 3 Public Comments A Hopes N Dreams – Request for Assistance Dale Bender , President & CEO of Hopes N Dreams in Johnston County , addressed the Board of Commissioners and provided a background on the services they offer Ms Bender explained Hopes N Dreams started out helping children and adults with special needs , but in the last couple of years they have expanded their services to also provide support to wounded warriors and their families Ms Bender stated their programs have expanded to the point where they need additional financial assistance to continue and she asked the Board to consider providing financial support to Hopes N Dreams At the inquiry of Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , Ms Bender stated they serve approximately 800 – 900 families on a monthly basis Upon a question by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , Ms Bender reported their budget is approximately 10,000 annually which does not include donations such as food and other goods from area organizations B Comments from Clerk of Superior Court Candidate Michelle Denning Michelle Denning , Candidate for Johnston County Clerk of Superior Court , addressed the Board and asked the Commissioners for their support as she runs for the office of Clerk of Superior Court in Johnston County Ms Denning spoke on her background and qualifications She thanked the Board of Commissioners for their service to Johnston County and offered to be of assistance wherever needed C Johnston County EMS Award Amy Craver with the North Carolina Regional Approach to Cardiovascular Emergencies , Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation Team and Mission Lifeline , presented the 2014 Bronze Mission Lifeline STEMI EMS recognition award to Johnston County EMS EMS Assistant Chief Ben Lawson and EMS Captain Dale Johnson accepted the award on behalf of Johnston County EMS Ms Craver spoke on the benchmarks needed to qualify for the award and stated Johnston County is one of only 17 counties in North Carolina to receive the award The Board of Commissioners congratulated EMS for receiving the award D Recognition of Johnston County Cooperative Extension Employees County Manager Rick Hester recognized Johnston County Cooperative Extension Director Bryant Spivey for recently receiving the North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents Distinguished Service Award The award recognizes excellent performance of agents with more than 10 years of service Mr Spivey also recognized Shawn Banks , Consumer Horticulture Agent with Johnston County Cooperative Extension , for receiving an Achievement Award which is the highest recognition that an Extension Agent canPage165 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued receive with less than ten years of service The Board congratulated both Mr Spivey and Mr Banks for the awards E Johnston Ambulance Service – Update to the Board Jason Thompson , Manager for Johnston Ambulance Service in Johnston County , addressed the Board and provided a brief update Mr Thompson stated as of July 31 , 2014 , JAS has responded to 6,577 calls for service in the County with a projected annual response of 12,000 calls and noted half of their call volume is hospital transports Mr Thompson continued they have responded to 68 DOA transports so far for the year Mr Thompson stated they now employ 44 people and currently run three paramedic units 24 7 and four EMT units five days a week He stated they also backup the County’s EMS system and have responded to two car accidents within the last couple of weeks The Board and Mr Thompson briefly discussed procedures for DOA transports The Board thanked Mr Thompson for the update 4 Public Hearing – Economic Development Incentive Grant Advertised in The Smithfield Herald – July 23 , 2014 The Chairman opened the public hearing for the purposes of soliciting public comment on a proposal for the County to provide certain economic incentives , pursuant to NCGS 158 - 71 , to a company that is considering the location and or expansion of facilities in Johnston County , North Carolina Economic Development Director Chris Johnson stated the proposal is an Economic Development Incentive Grant EDIG to PGI of Benson for a 24 million expansion Mr Johnson stated PGI has been in existence in Johnston County since the mid 1960 ’ s Mr Johnson noted the Town of Benson also held a public hearing and approved their own incentive grant to PGI for the expansion and he thanked the Town of Benson for working with the County on the project Mr Johnson commended Benson Mayor William Massengill , Benson Town Manager Matt Zapp , and Benson Economic Development Coordinator Joe Stallings for their work and efforts on the project Mr Johnson stated the project consists of PGI installing new equipment and other business personal property at a cost of approximately 24 million and creating ten new jobs He introduced PGI representatives Brian Veniez , Senior Plant Director , Rich Toller , Human Resources Director , and Carey Martin , Plant Controller Brian Veniez , PGI Senior Plant Director for the Benson facility , stated PGI just finished a 6 million project on one of their manufacturing lines and they are looking at more growth for PGI in Benson He stated the proposed project consists of a 24 million expansion with ten new jobs Mr Veniez stated the Benson site was evaluated for this expansion project as well as other PGI facilities in North Carolina and Virginia He stated in an effort to create growth at the Benson site , the Benson site management team began a number of improvements to the facility and because of those improvements , the PGI headquarters in North Carolina views Benson as the manufacturing site in the United States Mr Veniez stated they currently employ approximately 220 people and hope to begin expanding that workforce by the end of August Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr thanked PGI for expanding the Benson location and asked what the 24 million expansion consists of Mr Veniez stated the 24 million expansion consists of new equipment purchases that will help position the plant for future growth and new product lines At the request of County Attorney David Mills , Mr Veniez confirmed that PGI has additional facilities outside of Benson which were considered as possible locations for the expansion being discussed today Mr Veniez further confirmed the incentives being offered by Johnston County were a major contributor to their decision to expand at the Benson facility County Manager Rick Hester stated the EDIG is proposed at the following percentages and would be based on the net new taxable value of the personal property Applicable Percentage Based on Net New Taxable Value of Personal Property as of January 1 50 Year 1 50 Year 2 50 Year 3 50 Year 4 50 Year 5PagePage pageNumber5166 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Johnson reiterated his appreciation to the Town of Benson for their involvement in the project He also recognized Benson Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Loretta Byrd in the audience There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved an Economic Development Incentive Grant between the County and PGI for their personal property expansion based on the percentages listed above 5 Economic Development – Strategic Action Plan Presentation Economic Development Director Chris Johnson introduced Ted Abernathy , Managing Partner with Economic Leadership LLC Mr Johnson stated it has been a year since he was hired as the Economic Development Director for the County and the strategic action plan is something that he has wanted for the County since he was hired Mr Johnson stated he hopes the plan will provide a clear set of goals for the County to work towards relating to economic development and growth Mr Abernathy presented an update to the Board on the strategic action plan for the County He began by reviewing the scope of work as well as briefly giving an overview of the County’s current statistics Mr Abernathy stated he would like to receive any feedback from the Commissioners over the next two weeks before submitting the final product Mr Abernathy stated he began the process by defining the County’s current product He noted the County’s population is growing fairly quickly and is a young population when compared to other counties He stated the County has a large pool of skilled workers ; however , about half of that workforce is commuting out - of - county to work Mr Abernathy spoke on the strengths including the availability of middle skilled labor , highway accessibility , good schools , and the proximity to growing markets He noted some of the weaknesses include a lack of shovel - ready sites as well as a limited college - skilled workforce He spoke on the need for branding and marketing to promote economic development PagePage pageNumber6167 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am ContinuedPagePage pageNumber7168 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am ContinuedPagePage pageNumber8169 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am ContinuedPagePage pageNumber9170 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage0171 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Abernathy reviewed his initial recommendations with the Board including the need to reevaluate the current site and building inventory and align that inventory with the North Carolina Department of Commerce ; update and strengthen the website ; conduct regular existing industry visits ; increase the budget for more marketing trips to targeted clients and key site selectors in target industries ; add an existing industry specialist to the current staff ; and develop a “ brand ” to identify what the County is trying to market Mr Abernathy stated he would also recommend clarifying and strengthening the role of the Economic Development Advisory Board as well as holding an annual strategic issues retreat Mr Abernathy spoke on the need to conduct economic development training for key County and Municipal staff , elected officials , and corporate community partners Mr Abernathy stated the workforce is the most important component for industries and although the Economic Development Office is already involved in those issues , he would encourage even further involvement and leadership with workforce availability issues Mr Abernathy offered to answer any questions The Board thanked Mr Abernathy for the information and indicated they would submit questions and feedback to him Page1172 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued 6 Library – Approval of Revised Contracts of Affiliation Library Director Margaret Marshall explained the Library Board is requesting the Board of Commissioners to approve revised contracts of affiliation with the following Libraries in the County Mary Duncan Public Library Benson ; Hocutt - Ellington Memorial Library Clayton ; Kenly Public Library ; Princeton Public Library ; and the Selma Public Library She stated changes to the contracts consist of an expanded appendix to include examples of services provided , as follows Ms Marshall stated each of the respective municipalities for the libraries have approved the revised contracts She noted the contract for the Four Oaks Library will be submitted for approval in September once it has been approved by the Town of Four Oaks Ms Marshall offered to answer any questions Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , and carried unanimously , the Board voted to approve the revised contracts of affiliation with the Mary Duncan Public Library Benson ; Hocutt - Ellington Memorial Library Clayton ; Kenly Public Library ; Princeton Public Library ; and the Selma Public Library 7 Johnston County EMS Advisory Committee Four Oaks EMS – Approval to Construct New Station Johnston County EMS Advisory Committee Chairman Rudy Baker reported the EMS Advisory Committee met on July 14 , 2014 and at that meeting the Four Oaks EMS Board of Directors presented two options regarding construction of a new station for Four Oaks EMS Option # 1 is to build on the original site of Four Oaks EMS on their property which the agency already owns ; and option # 2 is to build on property adjacent to the Four Oaks Fire Department Mr Baker stated Four Oaks EMS requested the EMS Advisory Committee to make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to allow Four Oaks EMS to move forwardPage2173 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued with construction of a new station on their original site located on US Hwy 301 in downtown Four Oaks Option # 1 Mr Baker reported following a lengthy discussion by the EMS Advisory Committee at their meeting , the Committee recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve for Four Oaks EMS to move forward with construction of their new station on the site of their original facility located on US Hwy 301 in downtown Four Oaks Option # 1 Mr Baker stated there are a couple of issues to consider such as if the County ever assumed the operations of Four Oaks EMS , under the current contract , Johnston County would then assume ownership of all assets by Four Oaks EMS Therefore , if they build on the Four Oaks Fire Department property as a commercial lease , as he understands , the Fire Department would assume ownership of that facility at such time as Four Oaks EMS dissolved Mr Baker stated if that option were considered , language in the lease agreement would need to be drafted so the County’s interests would be protected Four Oaks EMS Board of Directors Chairman Tony Capps addressed the Commissioners Mr Capps submitted drawings of new station options and stated they have been working on these options for a couple of years trying to figure out the best solution Mr Capps stated Four Oaks EMS has been in business for 45 years and they would prefer to construct the new station on their original property where Four Oaks EMS began Mr Capps stated Four Oaks EMS held a meeting with all the members paid , volunteer , and part - time staff to get their input and feedback since they are the ones working everyday and interacting with the community Mr Capps stated the Board of Directors took that feedback and reviewed the options of either building on their original site or building on property located adjacent to the Four Oaks Fire Department Mr Capps continued they worked closely with Four Oaks Fire Chief Barry Stanley and Chief Stanley’s Board to get a commitment from them to be able to build adjacent to the Fire Department on property they own via a commercial lease Mr Capps stated after considering both options and presenting them to the EMS Advisory Committee , Four Oaks EMS requested to be allowed to move forward with constructing their new station on their original property He stated the option of building on their original site provides a good opportunity for them to be segregated , but also remain close by and not impede traffic or parking for the cemetery located directly adjacent to the Fire Department Mr Capps reported they met with Commissioner DeVan Barbour and expressed their concerns regarding parking and the cemetery as well as the amount of bus traffic at the Fire Department location Mr Capps reviewed the building options on the drawing with the Board and reiterated their preference is to be allowed to move forward with building on their original site Commissioner DeVan Barbour stated it was his understanding that the Board of Commissioners had adopted a position for the two parties Four Oaks EMS and the Four Oaks Fire Department to put together a co - location plan for property located adjacent to the Four Oaks Fire Department He continued the principal behind that was it had been done in other locations and there were advantages of having EMS units and fire departments together or in close proximity Commissioner Barbour also noted the County has been assuming the operations of EMS agencies and choosing not to contract with outside EMS units for the service He stated as it stands now , there are only three outside EMS units remaining , those being Four Oaks EMS , 50 - 210 EMS and Selma EMS Commissioner Barbour stated all three outside units are doing a wonderful job and if not , the County would have already stepped in and assumed those operations as well Commissioner Barbour stated in looking to the future , he believes it is in everyone’s bests interests to give those three remaining outside units an idea of when the County might discontinue those contracts and assume those services in - house as well Commissioner Barbour continued that in meeting with Four Oaks EMS , their two concerns over the property at the Four Oaks Fire Department were parking and bus traffic Commissioner Barbour stated when you consider both options , he does not understand why parking would be much better on the original site than at the Fire Department , noting some of the parking Four Oaks EMS is planning for at their original site is on property they do not currently own He stated regarding the bus traffic , he spoke with Johnston County Schools Superintendent Dr Ed Croom who indicated the buses could be rerouted so there would be no issue He stated Dr Croom also indicated if the buses see or hear a siren then the buses will accommodate those emergency vehicles Commissioner Barbour stated he believes both concerns by Four Oaks EMS can be dealt with Commissioner Barbour stated he does not believe everyone thought the process of co - locating Four Oaks EMS and the Four Oaks Fire Department would have been this difficult and he thinks the lack of progress has added stress to that situation Commissioner Barbour stated one thing for certain is that Four Oaks EMS has worked hard to raise money for the new building they deserve because the old building is insufficient for their needs He stated after meeting with everyone , he believes the best option is for Four Oaks EMS to stay with the course of trying to locate on property adjacent to the Fire Department and it is clear to him at this time that Four Oaks EMS needs their own facility Commissioner Barbour commended Mr Capps for his work and professionalism and stated the County needs to help them expedite a new building Commissioner BarbourPage3174 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued noted the ownership of the facility would be an issue in a lease situation if the County was to ever assume the operations of Four Oaks EMS but he has spoken with Four Oaks Fire Chief Barry Stanley who indicated all issues can be worked out Commissioner Barbour stated the County Attorney would need to be involved to protect the County’s future interests Commissioner Chad M Stewart stated Mr Capps has been working with Chief Stanley on plans for building at the Fire Department and he asked both gentlemen if they could continue to work together Mr Capps and Chief Stanley both agreed that Four Oaks EMS and the Four Oaks Fire Department can continue to work together and work something out for Four Oaks EMS to build on property adjacent to the Fire Department Commissioner Barbour stated there is no question that this is a difficult matter to resolve , and he encouraged the leaders of both Four Oaks EMS and the Four Oaks Fire Department to continue to work together Commissioner Stewart asked the County Attorney to make sure any lease contracts would contain language to protect the County’s future interests if it were to ever assume operations from Four Oaks EMS Commissioner Tony Braswell asked what type of building is being proposed and would the Four Oaks EMS building be connected to the Fire Department Chief Stanley stated the facilities would be connected , but separate units , like the buildings downtown Commissioner Stewart asked if they had entertained the thought of completely separate facilities Mr Capps stated they will have to work out the logistics between the Fire Department and Four Oaks EMS to determine what type of facility to construct He noted each agency has different preferences which would have to be worked out Commissioner Barbour stated it is his personal opinion at this time that he would like to see a completely standalone building constructed for Four Oaks EMS that could at some point in time easily be combined with the Fire Department if needed However , he stated that is for the Fire Department and Four Oaks EMS to work out since they each know what is best for their needs Commissioner Braswell stated his concern is that in six months or so from now , there could be a stalemate as to what type of facility should be constructed between the Fire Department and Four Oaks EMS whether it is a standalone facility or a joint facility Mr Capps stated if Four Oaks EMS can get the Board of Commissioners ’ concurrence to move forward with building a facility , then his Board of Directors will commit to working the situation out with the Fire Department as to what kind of facility should be constructed At the inquiry of Commissioner Stewart , Chief Stanley agreed to continue to work with Four Oaks EMS on a facility Commissioner Stewart reminded everyone that the ultimate goal is to do what is best for the citizens of the Four Oaks community Commissioner Stewart thanked Mr Capps and Chief Stanley for their efforts Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated he attended the EMS Advisory Committee meeting and heard the presentation by Four Oaks EMS Commissioner Godwin stated before that meeting , he had researched the matter and he felt like both agencies should be co - located as it is in most other places He continued that after looking at the situation and hearing Mr Capps ’ presentation , he agrees with Commissioner Barbour that Four Oaks EMS should build a standalone facility and go forward with an appropriate lease agreement in place Chairman Jeffrey P Carver instructed County Attorney David Mills to review any lease agreements or draft the appropriate legal documents with the Fire Department and Four Oaks EMS so that if the County does assume the operations of Four Oaks EMS at some point in the future , the County’s interests are protected Mr Capps stated he would welcome the County’s assistance when drafting the legal contracts , etc Page4175 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Chad M Stewart moved the Board approve for Four Oaks EMS to move forward with plans to construct their new station on property located adjacent to the Four Oaks Fire Department , and not at their original location , as well as work with the County Attorney on the appropriate legal documents Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion which carried unanimously Commissioner DeVan Barbour stated he felt it would be prudent for the parties to set a schedule of meetings as soon as possible to expedite the process Mr Baker thanked the Board of Commissioners for their assistance with working through the issue The Board took a five minute recess 8 Health Department – Review of County Health Rankings State of the County Health Report and Update on Community Transformation Grant Project Health Director Dr Marilyn Pearson reviewed the County health rankings as well as the State of the County Health Report SOTCH with the Board Dr Pearson stated the County health rankings has been in effect since 2010 and multiple health factors and outcomes are taken into consideration She reviewed the following health rankings with the Board Dr Pearson stated the health factors being health behaviors , clinical care , social and economic factors , and physical environment , are the things that contribute to the health outcomes those being morbidity and mortality She stated the most important thing to look at with the rankings is to consider the different things contributing to our health such as where we live to determine how healthy we are Dr Pearson stated every four years , the State requires each local county health department to conduct a community health assessment which is a process that allows community members and stakeholders to gain a better understanding of the health needs and concerns of the community During the three interim years , the health departments are responsible for submitting the SOTCH report to the Division of Public Health She stated in 2010 , the County’s community health assessment focus areas were obesity , diabetes , access to health care , cancer and injury prevention focusing on teen motor vehicle deaths Commissioner Cookie Pope asked about heart attack prevention Dr Pearson stated the health assessment focus areas such as access to healthcare as well as obesity are all contributing factors to heart attacks Dr Pearson reviewed the demographics and economic information in the SOTCH report with the Board She spoke on the leading causes of death , as follows Page5176 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued Dr Pearson reviewed statistics with the Board as it relates to the community health assessment focus areas and spoke on initiatives the Health Department is doing to address those areas She stated they have many initiatives through the Community Transformation Grant dealing with active and healthy living Dr Pearson stated they sponsor a “ Walk for Health ” as well as Johnston Health has the Silver Sneakers Program She noted they also have a community garden program and they offer school garden programs in three of the County’s elementary schools She stated they offer many programs for diabetes and are working on initiatives to make sure those with no insurance and low incomes have more access to care She spoke on initiatives dealing with injury prevention as well as disability and mental health needs She stated two emerging issues are the increasing Hispanic population particularly in schools and the increase of methamphetamine labs Dr Pearson updated the Board on the Community Transformation Grant project She thanked the Commissioners for allowing the Johnston County Health Department to be the lead agency for the Region 7 grant Dr Pearson stated the focus of the Community Transformation Grant is active living , healthy eating , tobacco free living , and clinical preventive services She introduced the staff for the grant , Region 7 Lead Coordinator and Active Living Intervention Lead Jamie Pearce and Region 7 Communications and Healthy Eating Intervention Lead Jenna Garris Dr Pearson briefly reviewed the following successes with the Board Active Living • Comprehensive Plans to include Health Considerations - Franklin County Town of Youngsville Comprehensive Plan - Granville County High Visibility Crosswalks 12,52300 - Halifax County Parks and Recreation Master Plan 15,00000 - Halifax County Town of Roanoke Rapids Comprehensive Land Use Healthcare Plan 7,50000 - Halifax County Town of Scotland Neck – Wellness Addendum to existing Comprehensive Plan - Johnston County Parks and Recreation Master Plan 9,00000 - Johnston County Town of Archer Lodge Comprehensive Land Use Plan 7,41600 - Nash County Down East Partnership for Children Land Use Playground Plan 3,50000 - Nash County Down East Partnership for Children Walkability Plan 10,00000 - Nash County Parks and Recreation Plan - Vance County High Visibility Crosswalks 5,52100 - Vance County Overlay and Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan 9,00000 - Wilson County Whirligig Park Project 10,00000 - Wilson County Bike Pedestrian Plan - Implementing Health Considerations into Planning Training for planners in Nash and Johnston Counties 4,00000 - Holland Consulting Planners , Inc Regional GAP Analysis of Comprehensive Planning Efforts across all eight counties in Region 7 14,00000 • Joint Use Agreements JUA to increase access to physical activity opportunities - Franklin County JUA between Laurel Mills Elementary School and the General Public to use walking track ; JUA between EMS and the General Public to use outdoor basketball facilities for recreation - Halifax County 14 schools in the county are in the process of building or refurbishing their playgrounds which will be open to the general public after school hours , thus resulting in 14 JUA’s - Johnston County Verbal JUA between Johnston County Senior Games and Clayton High SchoolPage6177 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued - Nash County JUA between Down East Partnership for Children and the General Public - Warren County JUA between Warren County Senior Center and Warren County Parks and Recreation - Joint Use Toolkits to ALL counties in Region 7 2,62000 • Miscellaneous - Regional Walkability Week - School Wide Walking Biking to School Policy East Clayton Elementary Healthy Eating • Farmers Markets - Offering Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program SNAP o Johnston County 1 Farmers Market and 2 Roadside Stands have applied for SNAP and are awaiting confirmation o Nash County 1 Farm Stand sells at multiple outlets o Wilson County 2 Farmers Markets and 1 Farm Stand ? SNAP Marketing Campaign - New Farmers Market o Archer Lodge 1 Farmers Market to be constructed in Fall 2014 o Vance County 1 Farmers Market - Enhancements audio system , banners , billboards , coolers , fans , hand - washing stations , market bags , media , news advertisements , pet waste stations , signage , tables , tents etc o Johnston County 2 Farmers Markets and 2 Roadside Stands 9,04665 o Other Region 7 Counties 10 Farmers Markets and 2 Roadside Stands 16,32651 - Farmers Market Toolkits for Cooking Demonstrations o Johnston County 3 60000 o Other Region 7 Counties 13 2,60000 - Farmers Market Commercials o 2 Commercials to air on Time Warner Cable highlighting Farmers Markets in Region 7 • Corner Stores - Franklin County In and Out Convenient Store , Franklinton , NC - Warren County 5 Corner Stores enhanced through Working Landscapes Tobacco Free Living • Regional ALL Eight Counties - Quit Smart Training 3,40000 - Working with Youth Empowered Solutions YES to assist with tobacco prevention efforts • Tobacco Smoke - Free Policies - Partnership Property Management has agreed to make all their properties in North Carolina Smoke - Free effective January 2014 This will impact 24 properties in Region 7 o Franklin County 2 Properties o Granville County 5 Properties o Halifax County 5 Properties o Johnston County 3 Properties o Nash County 3 Properties o Vance County 1 Property o Warren County 2 Properties o Wilson County 3 Properties - Granville County Smoke Free Policy in the Parks in Oxford ; 2 Tobacco - Free Businesses ; 1 Tobacco - Free Farmer’s Market ; Oxford Housing Authority has 5 properties with 281 units to be tobacco free ; signage provided - Granville Vance Counties Working towards Board of Health Rule for Tobacco - free government buildings , grounds , including parks - Johnston County Smithfield Senior Manor Apartments have a Smoke - Free Policy ; signage provided ; Smithfield Manor , Inc have a smoke - free building and grounds policy , signage provided ; Johnston County Community and Senior Services have 7 properties who have a smoke - free policy , signage provided - Nash County Working towards a Tobacco - Free Policy at the Parks in the town of Red Oak - Vance County The Town of Oxford adopted a Tobacco - Free Policy for all city parks - Warren County Working towards a tobacco free policy for All County Government Grounds - Wilson County Housing Authority has 63 units that are tobacco - free , and are currently working on getting additional units to do the same ; signage provided ; the Whirligig Park will be tobacco - free upon opening - Regional 7 Farmer’s Markets in Region 7 have a tobacco and or smoke - free policy Communications • Banner • Billboards • Adult NewslettersPage7178 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued • Child Newsletters • Social Media • Website Dr Pearson presented a packet of information to the Board on the Community Transformation Grant activities and initiatives She noted the Community Transformation Grant was a statewide project with ten regions receiving funds and because of the work that has been done , the State has applied for a new grant focusing on hypertension , diabetes , and obesity She noted the State has chosen only five regions to work with on the new grant and Region 7 was selected as one of those five regions Dr Pearson stated she will bring more information back to the Board on the new grant opportunity at a later date She thanked the Board for the opportunity to present the information 9 Public Utilities – Buffalo Road Wastewater Force Main Project Director of Utilities Chandra Coats stated in February 2014 the Board of Commissioners authorized the County to apply for loan assistance to replace the existing 12 ” ductile iron force main along Buffalo Road The existing main has experienced two failures this year and appears to have corrosion along the high points due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide gas She stated the proposed project will replace the existing main with a new 16 ” PVC force main Ms Coats reported the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources NCDENR Division of Water Infrastructure approved the project and offered a State Emergency Loan SEL in the amount of 475,000 This is a 20 year loan with 0 interest She requested the Board to adopt a resolution accepting the loan Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution accepting the State Emergency Loan for the Buffalo Road Wastewater Force Main Project RESOLUTION BY JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS , the North Carolina Clean Water Resolving Loan and Grant Act of 1987 has authorized the making of loans and grants to aid eligible units of government in financing the cost of construction of wastewater treatment works , wastewater collections systems , and water supply systems , water conservation projects , and WHEREAS , the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources has offered a State Emergency Loan in the amount of 475,000 for the construction of the Buffalo Road Emergency Force Main Replacement Project WHEREAS , Johnston County intends to construct said project in accordance with the approved plans and specifications , NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY That Johnston County does hereby accept the State Emergency Loan offer of 475,000 That Johnston County does hereby give assurance to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources that all items specified in the loan offer , Section II – Assurances will be adhered to That Rick J Hester , County Manager , and successors so titled , is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate State agency may request in connection with such application or the project ; to make the assurances as contained above ; and to execute such other documents as may be required in connection with the application That Johnston County has substantially complied or will substantially comply with all Federal , State and local laws , rules , regulations , and ordinances applicable to the project and to Federal and State grants and loans pertaining thereto Adopted this August 4 , 2014 , at Smithfield , North Carolina 10 Solid Waste Division – Solid Waste Disposal Update County Manager Rick Hester stated several months ago the Solid Waste Committee , consisting of Commissioners Allen L Mims , Jr , DeVan Barbour , and Ted G Godwin , began working with staff on alternatives for long range funding for the solid waste program He continued several meetings have been held and staff would like to update the Board on some of the identified alternatives Solid Waste Division Director Rick Proctor presented the following to the Board Page8179 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage9180 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Proctor reviewed alternatives with the Board for funding the solid waste program He reminded everyone that the Solid Waste Division is an enterprise fund dependant on the revenue it generates and cannot be sustained under the current funding method He stated raising the current tipping fees is not recommended in order to remain competitive nor is raising the decal fee which could limit customer participation Mr Proctor stated if the convenience center sites were reduced , it could impact citizens properly disposing of their trash and is therefore also not recommended Mr Proctor stated one alternative considered is competing for an increased waste stream He stated there are several private entities in neighboring counties that are negotiating tipping fees which is taking some of the waste from Johnston County Mr Proctor stated a tiered structure could be negotiated based on volume or type of waste to encourage more waste coming in to the landfill He also stated a countywide sanitation fee has been considered which would support the services offered outside of the landfill and is consistent with other counties located in our region Mr Proctor reviewed information with the Board on surrounding counties and their rate structures , below Page0181 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Proctor stated the recommended revenue sources in the presentation are ideas that the Committee identified and discussed He stated one revenue source discussed was instituting a countywide recycling fee of 5 on all residences and businesses that pay property tax in the County and would include residents inside the municipalities Mr Proctor stated the recycling fee would cover the recycling element of the solid waste stream Along with the recycling fee , the option of instituting an availability fee was discussed that would assess a fee to all residences , businesses , and institutions that pay property taxes but do not already have a solid waste fee assessed by a town and eliminate the decal program Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr asked what do towns like Clayton and Smithfield do with their recycling Mr Proctor stated Smithfield brings part of their waste stream to the County He continued Smithfield has a curbside program that collects bottles only and they have a site behind the Armory that is open a few hours a day for people to bring other recyclables Mr Proctor noted the County offers a wider range of recycling options than Smithfield Upon questions by Commissioner Mims , Mr Proctor stated staff believes that most of the municipal solid waste from the towns is going out of the county He clarified that staff has not confirmed that information , but is basing their information on scale readings Mr Proctor stated it depends on the specific town and how close they are to another disposal location if that solid waste is going out of county Mr Proctor stated in conversations over the last few years with certain towns , he believes they understand why the County needs the waste to sustain the landfill ; however , it all comes down to what the towns can negotiate in the best interests of their citizens At the inquiry of Commissioner Chad M Stewart , Mr Proctor stated there are other options for funding solid waste disposal ; however , it was felt that the alternatives suggested were the best fit for the County and would generate the money needed to sustain the program Commissioner DeVan Barbour spoke on the complexity of the issue stating there is not a clear solution to the funding problem Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated he feels the recommendations of a 5 recycling fee on all residences and an availability fee of 50 on all residences not in a town are the best way to go He continued there is no perfect way and there will be exceptions , but when considering the municipal residents who already pay a fee to their towns and protecting the longevity of the program , he feels this option is the best Commissioner Godwin stated he wants to make it easy for citizens and promote people disposing of their trash properly Commissioner Mims questioned the fairness of situations like Smithfield where a convenience center site is located in town and town residents would be allowed to dispose of their trash anytime at that site but not have to pay the availability fee Commissioner Tony Braswell stated he is fine if the Board wants to move forward with holding a public hearing to get the citizens ’ input ; however , he still has a problem with assessing a fee to those that pay for a private hauler to pick up their trash Commissioner Braswell stated he would prefer a user pay system Page1182 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued Solid Waste Division Consultant Tim Broome explained that 80 of the fee for having a private hauler provide curbside collection is to pay for the convenience of hauling the trash away Mr Broome stated staff has tried to figure out a method that would be completely fair to all and have discounts for those that are in towns and have private haulers , but has determined such exceptions would be difficult to manage administratively Commissioner Stewart stated he is always against putting any type of fee on the tax bills ; however , he has been talking with people in his area and has been hearing from those citizens that they would rather have an annual fee on their tax bill of 55 , do away with the decals , and be able to take any vehicle they own to the convenience center sites Chairman Jeffrey P Carver stated he believes it should be a user pay system and he questioned if other services such as water and sewer would ever need subsidizing , would the Board also want to assess a fee to cover those services Commissioner Godwin commented he is hearing from the people on the need to eliminate the decals Commissioner Braswell stated he would propose the Board hold a public hearing and solicit comment from the citizens as to what they want to do since this affects them Public Hearing Scheduled Commissioner Ted G Godwin moved the Board schedule a public hearing for the September 2 , 2014 6 00 pm meeting to allow public comment on funding options for solid waste disposal Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion which carried unanimously 11 Budget Revisions Assistant Finance Director Tyson Radford 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 Allen L Mims , Jr , and carried by unanimous vote Health REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59703300 Departmental Supplies 5,00000 10 59707050 Non - Major Capital 3,21300 10 59207050 Non - Major Capital 3,21100 10 59203300 Departmental Supplies 5,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 16,42400 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 597034155 Kate B Reynolds 8,21300 10 592034155 Kate B Reynolds 8,21100 TOTAL NET REVENUE 16,42400 Jail REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 52003601 SCAAP Expenditures 69,19578 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 69,19578 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 69,19578 TOTAL NET REVENUE 69,19578Page2183 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued LibraryPage3184 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage4185 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51001700 Vehicles 7,13414 10 51003100 Fuels 49300 10 51004300 Special Services 29800 10 51007414 Capital Outlay – Sheriff 3,44563 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 11,37077 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510032509 Insurance Recovery 6,68214 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 1,24300 10 510036119 Sale of Assets 3,44563 TOTAL NET REVENUE 11,37077 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51003350 Supplies – Special – Sheriff 3,23623 10 51007414 Capital Outlay – Sheriff 303,46964 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 726,97900 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 1,033,68487 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,033,68487 TOTAL NET REVENUE 1,033,68487 12 Appointments Hospital Authority Board of Commissioners – Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board nominated Jeffrey P Carver , Cookie Pope , James H Jenkins , Jr , and Bobby Parker to be considered for the four open positions on the Hospital Authority Board of Commissioners and further for the nominations to be forwarded to the Hospital Authority for review with the final appointment being made by Chairman Jeffrey P Carver at the September 2 , 2014 10 00 am meeting 13 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Sheila Garner reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of July 2014 She noted in addition to garnishments and bank attachments , four foreclosure complaints were filed resulting in a collection of 6,86648 As of July 31 , 2014 , the Tax Department has collected 051 of the real and personal levy for 2014 Through the NC State Debt Setoff Program , 15 accounts have been paid for a total of 1,65959 as of July 31 , 2014 The next foreclosure sale date is scheduled for August 27 , 2014 The 2014 tax bills were mailed on July 30 , 2014 14 Manager Reports and Comments None 15 Board Reports and Comments A Triangle J Council of Governments - Regional Public Safety Facility Study County Manager Rick Hester stated Triangle J Council of Governments is proposing to do a regional public safety facility study and is asking the member counties for a contribution to fund the study Chairman Jeffrey P Carver asked the County Manager to get more information on the request for discussion at the 6 00 pm meeting Page5186 August 4 , 2014 – 10 00 am Continued B Closed Session Chairman Jeffrey P Carver stated the Board would meeting in Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 14331811 a 6 – Personnel 16 Closed Session – NCGS 14331811 a 6 - Personnel Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit in closed session in accordance with NCGS § 143 - 31811 a 6 Personnel No action was taken Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board adjourn closed session and resume regular session Commissioner DeVan Barbour seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote There being no further business , Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 1 00 pm ____________________________ Jeffrey P Carver , Chairman Paula G Woodard , 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