May 2, 2011 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 362 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners May 2 , 2011 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , May 2 , 2011 at 10 00 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina The following members were present Present Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr , Vice Chairman Jeffrey P Carver , Cookie Pope , Wade M Stewart , W Ray Woodall , DeVan Barbour , and Tony Braswell Absent None Also Present County Manager Rick J Hester , Clerk to the Board Paula G Woodard , Finance Officer J Chad McLamb , County Attorney David F Mills , and Paralegal Deputy Clerk Melissa A Daughtry Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr called the meeting to order at 10 00 am Commissioner W Ray Woodall opened the meeting with a prayer Commissioner Tony Braswell led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – April 4 , 2011 10 00 am and 6 00 pm B Proclamation – Emergency Medical Services Week – May 15 – 21 , 2011 The Board adopted the following proclamation declaring the week of May 15 - 21 , 2011 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Johnston County Proclamation Emergency Medical Services Week May 15 – 21 , 2011 To designate the Week of May 15 - 21 , 2011 , as Emergency Medical Services Week WHEREAS , emergency medical services is a vital public service ; and WHEREAS , the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day , seven days a week ; and WHEREAS , access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury ; and WHEREAS , the emergency medical services system consists of emergency physicians , emergency nurses , emergency medical technicians , paramedics , firefighters , educators , administrators and others ; and WHEREAS , the members of emergency medical services teams , whether career or volunteer , engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills ; and WHEREAS , it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week ; NOW , THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County , does hereby proclaim May 15 - 21 , 2011 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Johnston County , in recognition of this event Adopted this the 2nd day of May , 2011 C Proclamation – Council on Aging – Older Americans Month – May 2011 The Board adopted the following proclamation declaring May 2011 as Older Americans Month in Johnston County Page363 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Older Americans Month 2011 A Proclamation Whereas , Johnston County is a community that includes more than 20,000 citizens aged 60 and older ; and Whereas , the older adults in Johnston County are the roots from which our community grows , who bestow gifts of wisdom and insight upon younger generations , and strengthen the bonds between neighbors to create a better place to live ; and Whereas , our society can be enhanced by older adults aging peacefully in their communities ; and Whereas , the older adults in Johnston County should be commended for their role in creating and bolstering the fiber of our community and nation ; and Whereas , our community can provide that recognition and respect by enriching the quality of life for older Americans by Increasing their opportunities to remain in their communities as active and engaged citizens ; Providing services , technologies , and support systems that allow seniors to foster and maintain connections within the community ; Emphasizing the value of elders by publically recognizing their contributions to the diversity , strength , and unity of our community Now Therefore , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim May 2011 to be Older Americans Month We urge every citizen to take time this month to honor our older adults and the professionals , family members , and volunteers who care for them Our recognition of older Americans and their involvement in our lives can help us achieve stronger and more meaningful connections with each other and enrich our community’s quality of life nd Adopted this the 2 day of May , 2011 D Proclamation – Johnston County Community Foundation Day – May 5 , 2011 The Board adopted the following proclamation declaring May 5 , 2011 as Johnston County th Community Foundation Day in Johnston County to recognize the Foundation’s 20 Anniversary PROCLAMATION Johnston County Community Foundation Day May 5 , 2011 WHEREAS , the Johnston County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the North Carolina Foundation NCCF ; and WHEREAS , the Johnston County Community Foundation was established to serve the needs of local nonprofit organizations , donors , and charitable causes ; and WHEREAS , the Johnston County Community Foundation joins other community foundations in transforming our nation and our neighborhoods through the power of philanthropy ; and WHEREAS , the Johnston County Community Foundation has contributed approximately 250,000 over the past twenty years to nonprofit organizations and other charitable causes in Johnston County ; and WHEREAS , on May 5 , 2011 , the Foundation is celebrating 20 years of giving in Johnston County with a reception honoring former board members , grant recipients , and donors from throughout Johnston County NOW , THEREFORE , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim May 5 , 2011 as Johnston County Community Foundation Day in Johnston County in recognition of the Foundation’s involvement and support to Johnston County nonprofit organizations for the past twenty years nd Adopted this the 2 day of May 2011 E Resolution – Ratification of Approval for the County to Submit a CDBG Application The Board adopted the following resolution ratifying the Board’s previous approval for the County to submit a Community Development Block Grant application to assist Carolina Community Developers , LLC in the construction of public water and sewer to serve Brookside Landing The Board approved the application submittal at the April 4 , 2011 regular meeting ; however , the adoption of the resolution is a requirement by the Community Development Block Grant Program RESOLUTION FOR THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ’ APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR NCHFA TAX CREDIT RPP APPLICANTS FUNDING WHEREAS , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners has previously indicated its desire to assist in housing development HD efforts within the County ; and WHEREAS , the Board of County Commissioners has held the two public hearings required by the Small Cities Community Development Grant Program with the second public hearing concerning the proposed application for Community Development Block Grant funding to benefit Carolina Community Developers , LLC and Guilford Financial Services , LLC’s Brookside Landing Project ; and ,Page364 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued WHEREAS , the Board of County Commissioners wishes the County to pursue a formal application for Community Development Block Grant funding to benefit Carolina Community Developers , LLC and Guilford Financial Services , LLC’s Brookside Landing Project ; and WHEREAS , the Board of County Commissioners certifies it will meet all federal regulatory and statutory requirements of the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program , NOW , THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners that Johnston County is authorized to submit a formal Community Development Block Grant HD Program For NCHFA Tax Credit RPP application to the North Carolina Department of Commerce for approval nd Adopted this the 2 day of May 2011 in Smithfield , North Carolina F Call for Public Hearing – Proposed County Budget for FY 2011 - 2012 The Board scheduled a public hearing for the June 6 , 2011 10 00 am meeting on the proposed budget for FY 2011 - 2012 G Call for Public Hearing – First Responder Franchise for 50 - 210 Fire Department The Board scheduled a public hearing for the June 6 , 2010 10 00 am meeting to allow public comment on the 50 - 210 Fire Department’s request for a First Responder Franchise H Tax Releases & Refunds – 03 16 2011 – 04 15 2011 Motor Vehicle Release Refund Report Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2010 1011 - 151160 1008 - 161261 STAFFORD , SYLVIA ROSE Overpayment 27020 2010 1103 - 201878 1012 - 199291 GUIN , CLEE WORTH Release 13330 2010 1103 - 206810 1012 - 209008 HOWERTON , JR , THOMAS ROYSTER Release 21479 2010 1103 - 199351 1012 - 200218 KENAN TRANSPORT CO Release 10886 2010 1103 - 199352 1012 - 200222 KENAN TRANSPORT CO Release 10886 2010 1103 - 199353 1012 - 200239 KENAN TRANSPORT CO Release 10886 2010 1103 - 199354 1012 - 200241 KENAN TRANSPORT CO Release 10886 2010 1103 - 199355 1012 - 200248 KENAN TRANSPORT CO Release 10886 2010 1103 - 199356 1012 - 200253 KENAN TRANSPORT CO Release 10886 2010 1103 - 199357 1012 - 200259 KENAN TRANSPORT CO Release 10886 2010 1103 - 199358 1012 - 200269 KENAN TRANSPORT CO Release 10886 2010 1103 - 203667 1012 - 209693 DAVID BANNISTER ENTERPRISES , INC Release 27073 2009 1003 - 053757 0912 - 041244 ROMANI , SUSAN THERESA Overpayment 10992 2009 1005 - 078754 1002 - 073251 VINSON , AJA DONIELLE Overpayment 11706 2010 1008 - 111469 1005 - 117509 GEESON , DEVINN LYNN Overpayment 30205 2010 1008 - 119389 1005 - 116713 COLE , JR , WELDON Overpayment 15930 2010 1008 - 120888 1005 - 117428 KEYES , JR , JESSE LEE Overpayment 13087 2010 1009 - 133412 1006 - 127263 HOBBS , JR , JIMMIE JUDSON Overpayment 26931 2010 1010 - 138641 1007 - 144861 GODINEZ , JOSE LUIS Overpayment 13308 2010 1010 - 144920 1007 - 141339 HOLLAND , GARY BUTCH Overpayment 10976 2010 1103 - 206411 1012 - 207820 BRYANT , WANDA BUIE Release 18360 2010 1103 - 199553 1012 - 200073 BOERSTLER , MICHAEL ALAN Release 18691 2010 1008 - 119389 1005 - 116713 COLE , JR , WELDON Void Refund 15930 2010 1103 - 203602 1012 - 205596 CANNON , ANNE MARIE Release 16178 2010 1012 - 164603 1009 - 165538 MANKA , DENISE Overpayment 11253 2010 1101 - 182189 1010 - 175820 MYERS , CHERITA EILEEN Release 42335 2010 1103 - 208818 1010 - 175820 MYERS , CHERITA EILEEN Rebill 13098 2010 1103 - 204640 1012 - 198942 STONE , WILLIAM LEE Release 18318 2009 1004 - 058793 1001 - 056865 MOORE , BENJAMIN SCOTT Overpayment 11234 2010 1010 - 139965 1007 - 144768 SCHULTZ , GARY HAROLD Overpayment 11921 2010 1102 - 194222 1011 - 195891 BRANSCOME , KEITH ALAN Release 29863 2010 1103 - 205031 1012 - 204902 BRANSCOME , KEITH ALAN Release 11031 2010 1010 - 138922 1007 - 143246 HUGHES , JEFFREY DANIEL Overpayment 26882 2010 1012 - 173067 1009 - 168740 CAMPBELL , JAMES JUNIOR Overpayment 11279 2010 1103 - 201344 1012 - 208828 STRICKLAND , ANN HONEYCUTT Release 14426 2010 1103 - 208769 1012 - 205097 WILLIAMS , III , JOHN HENRY Release 37746 2010 1102 - 197896 1011 - 194974 WILLIAMS , III , JOHN HENRY Release 13973 2010 1103 - 204553 1012 - 209978 PHILLIPS , STEWART CARLTON Release 18499 Page365 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued 2010 1011 - 156814 1008 - 160850 FOX BRIAR CONSTRUCTION LLC Overpayment 20703 2010 1009 - 124116 1006 - 123052 ANDERSON , ADRIENNE DASHAWN Overpayment 12907 2010 1101 - 180938 1010 - 185743 HONEYCUTT , JR , JERRY WAYNE Overpayment 10567 2010 1010 - 145161 1007 - 143665 WHALEY , JENNIFER LYNN Overpayment 10612 2010 1011 - 151690 1008 - 158788 BOOTH , JONNIE Release 51249 2010 1103 - 202553 1012 - 208047 CARTER , MARY THERESA Release 18835 2010 1103 - 201185 1012 - 205728 SCHNEIDER , LISA MAURICE LAMBERT Release 13436 2010 1010 - 140077 1007 - 142825 SMITH , TYRONE ODELL Release 48311 2010 1103 - 208834 1007 - 142825 SMITH , TYRONE ODELL Rebill 25102 2010 1012 - 173507 1009 - 172589 HOVEY , HORACE DANIEL Tag Surrender 19231 2010 1102 - 187811 1011 - 188101 HUNTER , ADAM JOSEPH Release 12546 2010 1102 - 188884 1011 - 196400 ALLISON , SCOTT GAYLORD Tag Surrender 13649 2010 1007 - 097666 1004 - 099070 ANDINO , KATHLEEN GUESSELL Release 15152 2009 1006 - 083849 1003 - 083629 ANDINO , KATHLEEN GUISSELL Release 13805 2010 1009 - 125098 1006 - 126520 HARRINGTON , ROBERT DOUGLAS Overpayment 45100 2010 1010 - 148613 1007 - 140977 MAESTRINI , KRISCHA JENNIFER Overpayment 10073 2010 1011 - 150105 1008 - 151551 ROGERS , JUDY JEANETTE Overpayment 10571 2010 1011 - 151244 1008 - 158751 TOOLE , BARRY STATON Overpayment 24875 2010 1103 - 208553 1012 - 207731 COUNTY TAX SERVICES INC Release 11163 2010 1102 - 189911 1011 - 188368 JOHNSON , PHILLIP GLEN Release 11654 2010 1103 - 203353 1012 - 205852 VILLAFANE , LUIS ALBERTO Release 15904 2005 0509 - 374192 0506 - 415085 MOONEYHAM , APRIL FARMER Overpayment 11306 2010 1010 - 140222 1007 - 144260 THOMAS , SHARON WINDSOR Overpayment 15000 2010 1010 - 142229 1007 - 143328 MARTIN , TIMOTHY DWANE Overpayment 11923 2010 1011 - 151185 1008 - 154227 STONER , SHAWN MICHAEL Overpayment 14621 2010 1009 - 124116 1006 - 123052 ANDERSON , ADRIENNE DASHAWN Overpayment 10797 2010 1010 - 136161 1007 - 144742 EICHER , DONNA MCLAMB Overpayment 18720 2010 1011 - 157182 1008 - 160090 PICCIRILLO , ROSEMARIE Overpayment 10569 2010 1010 - 137902 1007 - 147014 BECKER , JR , FRANK JOSEPH Overpayment 11803 2010 1103 - 206523 1012 - 207699 CURTIS , ROBERT LEWIS Overpayment 10525 2010 1103 - 201070 1012 - 202556 RHODES , DAVID ALLEN Release 12110 2010 1009 - 130999 1006 - 132028 JONES , RUSSELL DEAN Overpayment 51134 2010 1102 - 187651 1011 - 197346 KLIMKOWSKI , BENJAMIN HAROLD Release 12733 2010 1103 - 199641 1012 - 201783 BUNN , JOSHUA SCOTT Release 16987 2010 1103 - 198610 1012 - 209046 E D PARKER CORPORATION Tag Surrender 18569 2010 1103 - 198609 1012 - 207210 E D PARKER CORPORATION Tag Surrender 18569 2010 1103 - 201529 1012 - 202300 WILLIAMS , ANTHONY EARL Release 24175 2010 1103 - 202068 1012 - 206775 LEE , JR , CHARLES EARL Release 28518 2010 1103 - 202069 1012 - 207022 LEE , JR , CHARLES EARL Release 25637 2009 1001 - 031333 0910 - 024344 FLORES , ROGELIO ALBERTO Overpayment 18244 2009 1005 - 076546 1002 - 073056 PARKS , TIMOTHY FRANK Overpayment 18140 2010 1007 - 107818 1004 - 101487 ATANSAY , SEMRA SEVIM Overpayment 10002 2010 1010 - 147124 1007 - 146623 HOCUTT , JOANN DUBLIN Overpayment 11743 2010 1011 - 151586 1008 - 156866 BEAN , WILLIAM HOWARD Overpayment 23306 2010 1011 - 152010 1008 - 158165 CREECH , JR , OSCAR E Overpayment 11595 2010 1011 - 155318 1008 - 155348 BROCKMAN , WILLIAM ROBERT Overpayment 11738 2010 1011 - 158031 1008 - 157884 WINDHAM , TONYA NIXON Overpayment 10347 2009 1003 - 056853 0912 - 038384 HOLMAN , JOETTE GREEK Overpayment 14622 2010 1103 - 205788 1012 - 208079 JOHNSTON COUNTY INDUSTRIES INC Release 28479 2009 1003 - 052806 0912 - 046980 KRAUSE SURVEYING ASSOCIATES INC Overpayment 12075 2010 1010 - 145116 1007 - 141771 STRICKLAND , MICHAEL BRENT Overpayment 10905 2010 1011 - 162386 1008 - 150061 MENDOZA , NATASHA WILLIAMS Overpayment 13436 2010 1101 - 181079 1010 - 186097 MAJOR , SCOTT ANTHONY Release 18914 2010 1010 - 139464 1007 - 137536 MORGAN , GARNELL ANTHONY Overpayment 15142 2010 1101 - 176739 1010 - 183966 JOHNSON , JR , JIMMY WAYLON Release 37556 2010 1103 - 198719 1012 - 205392 HONEYCUTT , BROOKIE NEIGHBORS Release 12554 2010 1103 - 198721 1012 - 209610 HONEYCUTT , JR , THOMAS VERNON Release 19393 2010 1010 - 147717 1007 - 140723 SHEFFIELD , ALLEN CHARLES Overpayment 12775 2010 1101 - 181097 1010 - 182712 MATHERNE , BRENT CHRISTOPHER Tag Surrender 25764 2010 1101 - 181096 1010 - 182608 MATHERNE , BRENT CHRISTOPHER Tag Surrender 13166 2010 1101 - 181098 1010 - 185296 MATHERNE , BRENT CHRISTOPHER Tag Surrender 18942 PagePage pageNumber5366 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Real Personal Property Releases 3 25 2011 15 56 36 341 ASHLEY 2010 - 041920 2000127976 J A B S LLC 33197 4 7 2011 15 06 51 341 ASHLEY 2010 - 055151 2000060209 MARLOW , LEE 10657 4 7 2011 15 29 31 121 CATHY 2010 - 002280 2000148350 AMELIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1,24543 4 8 2011 9 56 54 341 ASHLEY 2010 - 049984 51245625 LANGDON , JOHN OWEN 18796 4 11 2011 14 35 40 121 CATHY 2010 - 066311 2000033401 PARRISH , CHARLES I 12550 Real Personal Property Refunds 3 16 2011 8 54 29 344 2010 - 034303 2000109950 GUHA , S JOHN 73000 KATINA 3 21 2011 14 15 44 9999 2010 - 013444 2000053027 BUNN , PENNY DENISE 71303 LOCKBOX 3 22 2011 13 48 23 189 2010 - 075692 2000132471 SALHOFF , KENNETH A 51166 TERI 3 22 2011 13 50 14 189 2010 - 012246 2000095819 BROOKOVER , PATRICIA R 21700 TERI 3 24 2011 9 17 40 165 2009 - 054713 2000060600 MALONEY , JAMES E JR 15945 JAN 3 24 2011 9 18 14 165 2009 - 054713 2000060600 MALONEY , JAMES E JR 15303 JAN 3 24 2011 15 12 13 189 2010 - 012185 2000105521 BROCK , DAVID WAYNE 30935 TERI 3 29 2011 11 24 42 189 2010 - 005691 2000052194 BAREFOOT , ANTHONY CLAY 17450 TERI 3 29 2011 11 43 38 189 2010 - 010348 2000110420 BOTTOMLEY , LAURA 33943 TERI 3 29 2011 11 54 20 189 2010 - 021641 2000072082 CUDDINGTON , RICHARD E JR 19310 TERI 3 29 2011 12 03 13 189 2010 - 023165 2000086154 DAVIS , WALTER KELLY 30674 TERI 3 30 2011 11 16 14 189 2010 - 015473 2000073082 CAROLINA NECK & BACK 19871 TERI 3 31 2011 15 22 11 189 2010 - 058801 2000040380 MEDLIN , MICHAEL A 10408 TERI 4 4 2011 11 29 07 189 2010 - 028020 2000112284 EVANS , STACY W 24178 TERI 4 4 2011 13 21 08 338 2010 - 064450 2000011787 ONEAL , MARY BAKER 13579 ALLISON 4 5 2011 7 49 24 121 2010 - 089452 2000119978 WALL , OLIVER R LIFE ESTATE 55857 CATHY 4 5 2011 9 16 32 189 2010 - 075692 2000132471 SALHOFF , KENNETH A 40786 TERI 4 7 2011 15 30 58 121 2010 - 002280 2000148350 AMELIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1,24543 CATHY 4 11 2011 11 21 23 189 2010 - 004531 2000035435 BAKER , JERRY B 14495 TERI 4 12 2011 11 25 28 189 2010 - 058801 2000040380 MEDLIN , MICHAEL A 17649 TERI 4 13 2011 13 31 37 165 2010 - 086990 2000062156 TORAIN , BENNETT L 24712 JAN 4 13 2011 13 46 05 165 2010 - 089060 2000054678 WADLEY , BARBARA A 20036 JAN 4 13 2011 14 05 55 165 2010 - 071191 2000101282 RAIFORD , KAREN H 21148 JAN 4 13 2011 14 32 59 165 2010 - 012189 2000103339 BROCK , GRANGER 1,01323 JAN April 21 , 2011 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 3 16 11 to 4 15 11 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 75367 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 1,29440 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 8,81073 Recommended by Tax Administrator Pat Goddard Approved by Finance Director J Chad McLamb 3 Public Comments None 4 Update to Board – April 16 , 2011 Tornado Damage in Johnston County Director of Emergency Services Kim Robertson provided the Board with an update on the tornado damage from April 16 , 2011 Ms Robertson stated that the National Weather Service has confirmed the tornado was a category F3 that impacted Johnston County Ms Robertson reported approximately 22,000 homes were without power in Johnston County after the storm Ms Robertson recognized and thanked the following people and agencies for their response and work after the tornado She spoke on the tremendous amount of cooperation and support that each of the groups provided to the County in the storm’s aftermath • David Lasater from Progress Energy for remaining in constant contact with the County staff on the power situation • The Johnston County Emergency Management Personnel that coordinated a response within minutes of the tornado touching the ground , including the activation of the County’s Emergency Operations Center and facilitating the declaration of a “ State of Emergency ” • The Johnston County Emergency Services Staff that worked many long hours providing assistance to the storm victims in the County PagePage pageNumber6367 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued • The Johnston County Human Resources Office for providing support and assistance to the Emergency Services Department within one hour of the storm as well as developing and distributing important information to the news media • The Johnston County Sheriff’s Department for providing assistance to citizens as well as security at the disaster sites and shelter locations along with working in the Emergency Operations Center throughout the storm • The local Fire Departments and EMS Agencies that responded to the numerous calls for assistance There were approximately 478 dispatches on April 16 , 2011 from 3 00 pm until Midnight • The Johnston County 911 Communications Center for handling the extreme call volume effectively and efficiently Approximately 1,800 calls were received at the 911 Center in the storm’s aftermath • Johnny Dixon , Micro Fire Chief and Micro Town Councilman , who worked diligently along with Micro Town Clerk Betsy Nicolson to restore order to the Town of Micro • The County Damage Assessment Team Dean Barbour , Russell Reeves , Patrick Johnson , Shane Hudson , and Mike Cook for providing the Emergency Operations Center with valuable information regarding the storm damage This Team was the “ eyes and ears ” for the Emergency Operations Center in that they were in the field providing information back to the EOC on citizens ’ needs for tarps , water , etc • Pastor Tim Stevens and the congregation of The Micro First Baptist Church which served as a distribution point for food , water , and clothing Pastor Stevens and the congregation provided much needed relief to those that suffered major damages by distributing supplies and offering assistance • The North Carolina Baptist Men did an outstanding job of providing assistance with debris removal , installation of tarps on damaged roofs , as well as providing a listening ear to the many storm victims • Pastor Steve Grice of the Cornerstone Baptist Church for providing a supplies staging area at his Church • Earl Lee of Lee Brothers Farms allowed one of his warehouses to be used as a supplies distribution point at the southern end of Johnston County • The Salvation Army for providing oversight of the southern supplies distribution point • The Johnston County Board of Education and in particular , Jake Jacobs , who worked with the Emergency Services Department to provide shelters for the storm victims • Johnston County Public Utilities and the Landfill Staff for extending the landfill hours and working to ensure that the storm related debris was being handled properly • Johnston County Animal Services that provided assistance with stray animals after the storm • Johnston County Commissioner Tony Braswell and his wife , Nobie , for helping to distribute supplies in the affected areas to those that were unable to travel to the distribution points • All the Johnston County Commissioners for their donations of cleaning supplies that were greatly needed for the citizens • Johnston County Manager Rick Hester for supporting the County staff throughout the entire storm event and helping with everything from answering phones in the Emergency Operations Center to bringing in food for the staff Ms Robertson reported that two shelters were opened to house the victims of the tornados , one at the Micro Fire Department which was later moved to the North Johnston Middle School once power was restored and the other at South Johnston High School The County Damage Assessment Teams mobilized within 12 hours of the storm and began assessing the damage She noted that at the last count , 134 structures have beenPagePage pageNumber7368 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued destroyed , 104 structures received major damage , and 212 structures received minor damage Ms Robertson stated Johnston County requested and received numerous shipments of tarps and bottled water from the State Emergency Management Office which was distributed throughout the affected areas The County’s Reverse 911 System was utilized numerous times to individually notify over 1,400 homes regarding debris removal guidelines , to seek out unmet needs , and to notify citizens of locations for clothing , food , and supplies Flyers with disaster assistance contact information were developed and distributed in the field that contained information regarding the Disaster Recovery Center , points of distribution for supplies , and other important information Ms Robertson concluded her update by noting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross are working in the County to provide individual assistance and meet the needs of the storm victims She reported the Johnston County Landfill will be operating on an extended schedule from 7 30 am until 6 00 pm Monday through Saturday and that over 1,700 tons of debris has been received to date with more anticipated She noted that although the storm has passed , there is much to be done and there are still many Johnston County citizens that will continue to need the County’s support going forward Ms Robertson encouraged everyone to notify the Emergency Services Department of any family or individual that needs assistance in that FEMA cannot share their information with the County once they conclude their operations She noted that to date , FEMA has registered approximately 12 applicants per day with a total of 321 applications received and 97 applicants have applied for housing assistance Ms Robertson introduced Wilhemina Hearne , FEMA Community Relations , who will be working in the Emergency Operations Center for the next 30 days , as well as Frank Davis with the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Division Ms Robertson asked the Board to adopt a resolution authorizing Emergency Management Coordinator Darrell Alford and her as the primary and secondary agents , respectively , to represent and act for the County regarding the submittal of applications to FEMA for financial relief from the April 16 , 2011 storms in Johnston County She offered to answer any questions Commissioner DeVan Barbour asked for an approximate number of residents that have been displaced by the tornado commenting that he thought after Hurricane Katrina , agencies were supposed to coordinate with each other and share information Wilhemina Hearne , FEMA Community Relations , stated that agencies are supposed to coordinate with each other ; however , she stated at this time , many residents have left their uninhabitable homes to stay with friends and relatives and FEMA is working to determine where those people are and how to help them Ms Robertson stated staff will continue to reach out in the communities to try and help everyone that has been impacted by the storms Upon a question by Commissioner Tony Braswell , Ms Robertson stated that to date , there are no fatalities in Johnston County ; however , there are still victims listed in critical condition in trauma centers County Manager Rick Hester thanked Ms Robertson for her work throughout the storm event , commenting that she did an excellent job along with all others Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr echoed the comments by the County Manager and stated that the Board of Commissioners sincerely appreciates everyone’s efforts to help the citizens of Johnston County Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution authorizing Emergency Management Coordinator Darrell Alford and Director of Emergency Services Kim Robertson as the primary and secondary agents , respectively , to represent and act for the County regarding the submittal of applications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for financial relief from the April 16 , 2011 storms in Johnston County BE IT RESOLVED BY the governing body of the Organization a public entity duly organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina that the above - named Primary and Secondary Agents are hereby authorized to execute and file applications for federal and or state assistance on behalf of the Organization for the purpose of obtaining certain state and federal financial assistance under the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief & Emergency Assistance Act , Public Law 93 - 288 as amended or as otherwise available BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above - named agents are authorized to represent and act for the Organization in all dealings with the State of North Carolina and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for all mattersPagePage pageNumber8369 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued pertaining to such disaster assistance required by the grant agreements and the assurances printed on the reverse side hereof BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT the above - named agents are authorized to act severally 5 Teens in the Driver Seat – NCACC 2010 Outstanding County Program Award Neal Emory , Outreach Associate for the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners NCACC , presented a 2010 NCACC Outstanding County Program Award to the Johnston County Teens in the Driver Seat Program Mr Emory stated the NCACC’s Outstanding County Program Awards were established in 1991 and recognizes innovative county programs He noted the programs involve a uniquely innovative process , solution , or idea to address a county or multi - jurisdictional issue and or to prevent a future problem from developing He stated that of the 30 entries , Johnston County is one of nine recipients Mr Emory congratulated Johnston County on the Teens in the Driver Seat Program commenting on its importance and how the community came together on such a serious subject as protecting our teen drivers Mr Emory recognized the Johnston County Teen Driving Safety Chairman Charlie Parrish , Vice Chair Lynda Carroll , and Committee Members Support Staff Lu Hickey , Robin Gurgainus , and Kim Robertson Johnston County Teen Driving Safety Chairman Charlie Parrish thanked Mr Emory and the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for the Award Mr Parrish stated that the Teen Driving Safety Committee understands how important the issue of teen driving safety is in Johnston County and they are dedicated in their mission He stated the Committee’s success depends on the support of the Board of County Commissioners and he thanked the Board for putting their trust in the Committee Mr Parrish recognized District Attorney Susan Doyle in the audience for her work on the Committee as well as Johnston County Schools Representative Terry Sessoms in the audience for her involvement and work and he thanked Johnston County Schools for putting a program in each of the high schools in Johnston County Mr Parrish also thanked County Manager Rick Hester for his support to the Committee Mr Emory presented the Award to Mr Parrish and the County The Board thanked the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for the Award as well as the Teen Driving Safety Committee for their work 6 Partnership To Build A Miracle Committee – Proclamation of Support Dr Dwight Morris , Executive Director for the Partnership for Children of Johnston County , provided the Board with a background on the Partnership To Build A Miracle Committee Dr Morris stated the effort is a collaboration between the Miracle League of Johnston County , the Partnership for Children of Johnston County , and surrounding communities to build a baseball field for children with special needs and an inclusive outdoor park for children of all abilities in Johnston County Dr Morris introduced Mr Chris Key , Past Chair of the Partnership for Children Dr Morris shared a video of the proposed project with the Board of Commissioners Chris Key , Past Chair of the Partnership for Children , stated that the Partnership To Build A Miracle Committee needs to raise 12 million to construct both the baseball field and the inclusion outdoor park He stated the goal is to provide a play space for all children and noted that there are approximately 3,600 special needs children in Johnston County Mr Key added that another goal of the project is to use the initiative as a learning environment so that surrounding areas can utilize some of the features of the inclusion park to provide a play space for special needs children in their communities Mr Key asked the Board to consider adopting a Proclamation of Support for the project and noted that the Committee will be asking for similar support from all the towns in Johnston County as well as the Johnston County Board of Education He offered to answer any questions Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr asked if the Committee had selected a location for the project Mr Key reported the Town of Smithfield has agreed to allow the Committee to use a piece of land near the Aquatic Center and the Town has also agreed to lease an adjacent baseball field for 100 per year for the Miracle League Baseball Field Chairman Mims stated the proposed project is a great idea and he spoke on the importance of all children having somewhere safe to play PagePage pageNumber9370 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following Proclamation of Support Partnership to Build a Miracle Proclamation of Support WHEREAS , over 3,000 special needs children attend school in Johnston County ; and WHEREAS , many of these children cannot utilize traditional play spaces because the walkways and equipment are prohibitive ; and WHEREAS , the closest inclusive play space to our area is in Cary , which is over an hour from some areas of our County , and too far for many families to drive for their children to play ; and WHEREAS , this is an opportunity for Johnston County to be seen as a leader in recreational opportunities in eastern North Carolina and provide an example and showpiece for other counties in our region to step forward and create similar opportunities for their families ; and WHEREAS , recreational opportunities for all individuals and families is an important factor in economic development and recruiting and retaining companies to our area ; and WHEREAS , these children deserve an opportunity not to be seen as “ different ” , but to be able to play with their peers , their siblings , and their families NOW , THEREFORE , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby vote to approve this Proclamation of Support for the Partnership to Build a Miracle , and their commitment to build a play space and ball field for ALL of our children in Johnston County nd Adopted this the 2 day of May , 2011 7 Emergency Services – Resolution Approving the Updated 2010 Hazard Mitigation Plan Emergency Management Coordinator Darrell Alford asked the Board to adopt a resolution approving the updated 2010 Hazard Mitigation Plan for Johnston County Mr Alford reported the County partners with the municipalities every five years to review the plan and make appropriate updates He briefly reviewed some of the updates to the plan with the Board and offered to answer any questions Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution approving the updated 2010 Johnston County Multi - Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan RESOLUTION OF ADOPTION JOHNSTON COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WHEREAS , the citizens and property within Johnston County are subject to the effects of natural hazards that pose threats to lives and cause damage to property , and with the knowledge and experience that certain areas , ie , flood hazard areas , are particularly vulnerable to flood hazard events ; and WHEREAS , the County desires to seek ways to mitigate the impact of identified hazard risks ; and WHEREAS , the Legislature of the State of North Carolina has in Part 6 , Article 21 of Chapter 143 ; Parts 3 , 5 , and 8 of Article 19 of Chapter 160A ; and Article 8 of Chapter 160A of the North Carolina General Statutes , delegated to local governmental units the responsibility to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health , safety , and general welfare of its citizenry ; and WHEREAS , the Legislature of the State of North Carolina has in Section 1 Part 166A of the North Carolina General Statutes adopted in Session Law 2001 - 214 - - - Senate Bill 300 effective July 1 , 2001 , states therein in Item a 2 “ For a state of disaster proclaimed pursuant to GS 166A - 6 a after August 1 , 2002 , the eligible entity shall have a hazard mitigation plan approved pursuant to the Stafford Act ” ; and WHEREAS , Section 322 of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 states that local governments must develop an All - Hazards Mitigation Plan in order to be eligible to receive future Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds and other disaster - related assistance funding and that said Plan must be updated and adopted within a five year cycle ; and WHEREAS , Johnston County has performed a comprehensive review and evaluation of each section of the previously approved Hazard Mitigation Plan and has updated the said plan as required under regulations at 44 CFR Part 201 and according to guidance issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management WHEREAS , it is the intent of Johnston County to fulfill this obligation in order that the County will be eligible for federal and state assistance in the event that a state of disaster is declared for a hazard event affecting the County ; WHEREAS , the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management has established rules and criteria that allow municipalities to adopt the County’s approved hazard mitigation plan through resolution NOW , THEREFORE , be it resolved that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt the Johnston County Multi - Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented , agrees to take such official action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives of the Hazard Mitigation Plan , and charges the Johnston County Emergency Management Department with the responsibility , authority , and means to Page0371 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued a Inform all concerned parties of this action b Cooperate with Federal , State and local agencies and private firms which undertake to study , survey , map and identify floodplain or flood - related erosion areas , and cooperate with neighboring communities with respect to management of adjoining floodplain areas in order to prevent exacerbation of existing hazard impacts FURTHER , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby charge the Emergency Management Department with the responsibility of seeing that the Hazard Mitigation Plan is reviewed annually and in greater detail at least once every five years to assure that the Plan is in compliance with all State and Federal regulations , and that any needed revisions or amendments to the Plan are developed and presented to the Board of Commissioners for consideration nd Adopted this the 2 day of May , 2011 8 Emergency Services – Approval of Homeland Security Grants Emergency Management Coordinator Darrell Alford asked the Board to approve and accept two Homeland Security Grants , as follows 1 A Homeland Security Grant in the amount of 32,000 to fund a Tabletop Exercise and Full - Scale Exercise in 2011 ; and 2 A Homeland Security Grant in the amount of 5,94059 to conduct Homeland Security training and exercise classes Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved and accepted the two Homeland Security Grants as presented above 9 Health Department – Request for Approval to Increase a Fully Funded Grant Position Health Director Dr Marilyn Pearson reported that the Johnston County Health Department is requesting the Board’s approval to increase a fully funded grant position , Human Services Planner Evaluator I , from 60 full time employment FTE to 100 FTE She stated the grant is funded with federal Health Preparedness monies Dr Pearson explained that the State Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response is reorganizing the Public Health Regional Surveillance Teams PHRST Previously , the PHRSTs were aligned into seven teams but the office is now moving to four statewide teams The Johnston County Health Department has been associated with the Cumberland County PHRST team and shared a Preparedness Coordinator with Moore and Wayne Counties through the Cumberland team With the new regionalization , the PHRST team in Cumberland will no longer exist Dr Pearson reported the Johnston County Health Department is now associated with a new region and is working to develop a Memorandum of Understanding with Harnett and Moore Counties to share a Regional Preparedness Coordinator The cost of the position , including salary and benefits , will be covered by the grant funds from the three counties The position is currently in the Health Department’s budget at 60 She asked the Board to consider approving the request so long as the grant funds are available to cover the cost of the position and offered to answer any questions Commissioner Cookie Pope asked Dr Pearson if she felt the grant funds would continue or could they possibly be reduced in the future Dr Pearson reported that currently , she feels the grant will continue to be funded at the same level ; however , she acknowledged that budgets are uncertain ; therefore , she understands that if the grant funds are eliminated , then the position would also be eliminated Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the request by the Health Department to increase a fully funded grant position , Human Services Planning Evaluator I , from 60 full time employment to 100 full time employment , so long as the grant funds are available to fund the cost of the position 10 Finance – Resolution Providing for Application to Local Government Commission and Other Matters Related to USDA Water System Revenue Bonds Martha Lasater , Debt and Grant Management Analyst , reviewed the request with the Board Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr introduced the following resolution , the title of which was read Page1372 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS ; REQUESTING LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION APPROVAL OF SUCH WATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS ; AND CERTAIN RELATED MATTERS AND FINDINGS WHEREAS , the County of Johnston , North Carolina the “ County ” acting by and through its Board of Commissioners the “ Board ” , is authorized by The State and Local Government Revenue Act of North Carolina , NCGS § 159 - 80 to issue revenue bonds and notes , and WHEREAS the Board has determined that it is necessary to make certain improvements to its water system , including without limitation the following construction and installation of a 24 - inch water main from the Johnston County Water Treatment Plant to Little Creek Church Road the “ Division I Project ” ; construction of approximately 18,000 linear feet of 16 - inch connecting water mains from the 24 - inch main to SR 1010 and Steel Bridge Road ; construction of a 20 - inch ductile iron transmission main along US 70 Business ; and construction of a replacement booster pump station in the Cleveland area collectively , the “ Division II Project ” and together with the Division I Project , the “ Project ” ; and WHEREAS , the Board is considering the issuance of not to exceed 7,493,000 in the aggregate principal amount of the County’s Water System Revenue Bonds the “ Bonds ” to finance the Project , and , in connection therewith , to issue its Water System Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes to finance the construction costs of the Division II Project in the amount of 3,877,000 the “ Notes ” to be repaid with the proceeds of the Bonds ; and WHEREAS , the Bonds and the Notes will be secured by the revenues from the County’s water system ; and WHEREAS , the Board wishes the County Manager to file with the Local Government Commission of North Carolina the “ LGC ” an application for its approval of the Bonds and the Notes , on a form provided by the LGC and make certain findings therefore ; and WHEREAS , the Board wishes to retain Hunton & Williams LLP , Raleigh , North Carolina , as bond counsel for the issuance and sale of the Notes and the Bonds ; WHEREAS , it is anticipated that the Bonds will be purchased by the United States of America , acting through Rural Utilities Service , an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture hereinafter “ USDA ” ; NOW , THEREFORE , the Board of Commissioners for the County of Johnston , in a regularly scheduled meeting on May 2 , 2011 , does hereby resolve 1 That the Bonds are to be issued by the County for the purpose of providing funds to finance the costs of the Project and to pay the costs of issuing the Bonds as set out in the County’s application to the LGC ; 2 That Hunton & Williams LLP shall hereby be retained to serve as bond counsel ; 3 That the County Manager , the Director of Finance and bond counsel are hereby authorized , directed and designated to file an application with the North Carolina Local Government Commission for its approval of the issuance of the Bonds ; 4 That the Chairman , the Director of Finance and the County Manager are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions in furtherance of the issuance of the Bonds ; 5 In connection with the application to the LGC , the Board of Commissioners hereby makes the following findings a The Board of Commissioners hereby finds that the Bonds and the Notes are both necessary and expedient to finance the cost of the Project b The Board of Commissioners hereby finds that the Project is feasible c The Board of Commissioners hereby finds that the amount of debt to be incurred in connection with the Project and the fees to be paid in connection therewith are sufficient but not excessive for the purpose of acquiring , constructing and installing the Project d The County has not defaulted on any debt obligation e The County follows the debt management guidelines of the North Carolina Local Government Commission 6 This resolution shall take effect immediately Page2373 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the passage of the foregoing resolution and Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion and the resolution was passed by the following vote Ayes Commissioners Allen L Mims , Jr , Jeffrey P Carver , Wade M Stewart , Cookie Pope , W Ray Woodall , DeVan Barbour , and Tony Braswell Nays None Not voting None 11 Finance – Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Pursue Financing and to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of USDA Water System Revenue Bonds Martha Lasater , Debt and Grant Management Analyst , reviewed the following resolution which was discussed and its title was read RESOLUTION OF OFFICIAL INTENT TO PURSUE FINANCING AND TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF A BORROWING WHEREAS , the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County , North Carolina the “ County ” intends to finance certain improvements to its water system , including without limitation the following construction of approximately 18,000 linear feet of 16 - inch connecting water mains from the 24 - inch main to SR 1010 and Steel Bridge Road ; construction of a 20 - inch ductile iron transmission main along US 70 Business ; and construction of a replacement booster pump station in the Cleveland area collectively , the “ Division II Project ” ; WHEREAS , the County may advance its own funds to pay expenditures related to the Project , may borrow funds on a short term taxable or tax exempt basis in order to pay such expenditures or may enter into contracts obligating third parties to make certain expenditures relating to the Project the “ Expenditures ” prior to incurring indebtedness and to receive reimbursement for such Expenditures from proceeds of tax - exempt obligations under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 , as amended the “ Code ” or taxable debt or some combination of the foregoing ; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY , NORTH CAROLINA 1 The County intends to utilize the proceeds of tax - exempt or taxable indebtedness which is expected to be issued in the form of revenue bonds or other method of borrowing permitted under North Carolina law the “ Indebtedness ” or to incur other debt , to pay the costs of the Project in an amount not currently expected to exceed 4,000,000 2 The County intends that the proceeds of the Indebtedness be used to reimburse the County for Expenditures with respect to the Project made on or after the date that is no more than 60 days prior to the date of this resolution The County reasonably expects on the date hereof that it will reimburse the Expenditures with the proceeds of the Indebtedness or other debt 3 The County intends that the adoption of this resolution confirms its “ official intent ” within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1150 - 2 promulgated under the Code 4 This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the passage of the foregoing resolution , Commissioner Tony Braswell seconded the motion , and the resolution was passed by the following vote Ayes Commissioners Allen L Mims , Jr , Jeffrey P Carver , Wade M Stewart , Cookie Pope , W Ray Woodall , DeVan Barbour , and Tony Braswell Nays None Not voting None 12 Budget Revisions County Finance Director Chad McLamb asked the Board to approve the budget revisions and offered to answer any questions Page3374 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Wade M Stewart moved the Board approve the following budget amendments , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote Emergency Services BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 53001700 Vehicles 1,05087 10 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 1,05087 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 530034144 Emergency Management 1,05087 10 TOTAL NET REVENUE 1,05087 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 53551700 Vehicles 1,93556 10 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 1,93556 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 535533099 Miscellaneous Revenue 1,93556 10 TOTAL NET REVENUE 1,93556 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 53004500 Contract Services 2,00000 10 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 2,00000 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 530034144 Emergency Management 2,00000 10 TOTAL NET REVENUE 2,00000 Job Training BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 2030 Staff Salaries 62,00000 10 10 2030 Individual Training Accounts ITAs 60,00000 10 2030 Support Services 30,00000 10 2030 On - the - Job Training 85,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 237,00000 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 2030 WIA Title 1 Dislocated Worker Federal 237,00000 10 TOTAL NET REVENUE 237,00000 Also , approval of an increase of 2100 in ARRA Dislocated Worker funds – Carry Over Closing Adjustments for the ARRA Grant Research & Training Zone BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 46109078 Clayton Skills Training Center 46,10000 61 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 46,10000 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE Page4375 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued 461031100 Ad Valorem Taxes - Current 46,10000 61 TOTAL NET REVENUE 46,10000 Sheriff BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 51003100 Fuels 3366 10 10 51003300 Departmental Supplies 34694 10 51004300 Special Services 1,22020 10 51007400 Capital Outlay 21,01397 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 1,02952 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 23,64429 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 510032509 Insurance Recovery 21,01397 10 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 1,60080 510035160 Federal Equitable Sharing 1,02952 10 TOTAL NET REVENUE 23,64429 Social Services BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 61101909 Crisis Intervention 78,68400 10 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 78,68400 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 610034123 Social Services Administration 78,68400 10 TOTAL NET REVENUE 78,68400 13 Appointments Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board made the following appointments and granted waivers for the length of service where needed Commissioner Tony Braswell commented on the appointments to the Wynn Fire District and thanked the Four Oaks Fire Department and Fire Chief Barry Stanley for their efforts to get private citizens to serve on these Boards A Wynn Fire Protection District Commission – Appointed Terry Allen Parker , Sr to fill an unexpired term ending April 30 , 2012 B Wynn Firefighter’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees – Appointed Larry A Rhodes to fill an unexpired term ending October 31 , 2012 C Johnston County Child Fatality Prevention Team – Appointed Joshua B Holloman representing EMS or firefighter , Laverne Coats representing county agency at large , Christina Peterson representing community at large , and Toni Lee representing law enforcement officer See note below regarding term limits for Child Fatality Prevention Team D Selma Fire Protection District Commission – Appointed John Talton to serve a two year term to expire on April 30 , 2013 Page5376 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued E Nursing Home Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board – Reappointed Rometta Delois Hill for a three year term to expire on June 30 , 2014 F Johnston County Area Mental Health Board – Appointed Jacqueline Lacy for a three year term to expire on October 31 , 2014 G Johnston County Health Board – Appointed Lori S Anderson representing nursing profession for a three year term to expire on February 28 , 2014 Term Limits for Child Fatality Prevention Team Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr noted that according to General Statutes , there are no set term limits for the Child Fatality Prevention Team Chairman Mims suggested the Board consider setting three year term limits for the Commissioner appointed positions on this Team Upon a motion by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board set term limits of three years for the Child Fatality Prevention Team Commissioner appointments Other Appointments H Johnston County Planning Board – Reappointed Scott B Smith and William E Letchworth for three year terms to expire on February 28 , 2014 , via the following vote show of hands Voting for Scott B Smith – Commissioners Allen L Mims , Jr , Jeffrey P Carver , Wade M Stewart , Cookie Pope , W Ray Woodall , DeVan Barbour , and Tony Braswell Voting for William E Letchworth – Commissioners Allen L Mims , Jr , Jeffrey P Carver , Wade M Stewart , W Ray Woodall , DeVan Barbour , and Tony Braswell Voting for Dick Parker – Commissioner Cookie Pope 14 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Pat Goddard reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of April 2011 She noted in addition to garnishments and bank attachments , two foreclosure complaints were filed resulting in a collection of 10,04908 As of April 29 , 2011 , the Tax Department has collected 9814 of the real and personal levy for 2010 , and 8443 of the motor vehicle levy Through the NC State Debt Setoff Program , 1,312 accounts have been paid for a total of 122,33142 as of April 29 , 2011 The next foreclosure sale date is May 25 , 2011 Ms Goddard reported the Board of Equalization and Review convened for the 2011 Real Estate Appeals on April 18 , 2011 and the last day to appeal is May 13 , 2011 Compliment for the Tax Office Commissioner Wade M Stewart reported that he received a call recently from a citizen that was very complimentary over the services that they had received at the Tax Office from Ms Ashley Heath Commissioner Stewart stated that Ms Heath went above her job requirements recently to help a citizen regarding a lost title to a mobile home that was damaged in the April 16 , 2011 tornado Commissioner Stewart asked Ms Goddard to express his appreciation to Ms Heath 15 Manager Reports and Comments A Animal Services Award County Manager Rick Hester reported that Johnston County Animal Services was awarded the “ Shelters We Love ” Award on April 12 , 2011 at the North Carolina General Assembly He stated the award was presented on behalf of the North Carolina Voters for Animal Welfare , ASPCA , and the Humane Society Mr Hester noted that he along with Commissioner Tony Braswell attended the award presentation and he called on Director of Animal Services Ernie Wilkinson to share more information Page6377 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Wilkinson provided the Board with a background on the award and he commended his staff for their work at the Animal Shelter He introduced employees Lisa Carlson and Roger Davis in the audience and spoke on their dedication to the animals in Johnston County Mr Wilkinson also reported on a recent fundraising event organized and sponsored by volunteers that work at Banana Republic and The Gap Mr Wilkinson added that The Gap Foundation matched dollar for dollar the amount of funds raised at the recent fundraiser held in April He stated all the funds collected will be used for education and animal care Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr congratulated Animal Services on the award and he thanked Mr Wilkinson for his leadership at the Animal Shelter Commissioner Cookie Pope expressed her appreciation to Animal Services for their recent assistance with a resident in her area that passed away and had many animals that required care B Request for Closed Session County Manager Rick Hester requested a closed session - NCGS § 143 - 31811 a 3 – Attorney Client Privilege 16 Board Reports and Comments A Update on Johnston Health by Commissioner Tony Braswell Commissioner Tony Braswell gave a report to the Board on various matters related to Johnston Health , as follows Commissioner Braswell spoke on the Hospital’s response to the victims of the April 16 , 2011 tornado He reported that the Hospital did a great job dealing with the many victims that needed care Commissioner Braswell stated the Hospital called in additional doctors and opened the same - day surgery area as an additional Emergency Room to accommodate more patients The Hospital also created a triage center at the backdoor as patients were being brought in by the EMS agencies Commissioner Braswell noted that there has been information circulating with regards to the Hospital Board requesting local legislation to be filed asking for Johnston Health to be removed from the State Employees Retirement Plan He stated a local bill was filed and there has since been a lot of concern raised by the Hospital employees Commissioner Braswell indicated many , including him , were unaware of the legislation being filed He reported that at the last meeting of the Hospital Board , the Board voted to ask for a local bill to amend the original legislation so that the legislation would only affect new hires and would not affect the retirement plan of existing employees Commissioner Braswell stated the vote to ask for the new amending bill passed 9 - 1 with him dissenting because he felt that he did not have enough information submitted to him prior to the meeting in order to make an informed decision on the issue Commissioner Braswell reminded everyone that the legislation has not yet passed in the General Assembly Commissioner Braswell also updated the Board on mental health matters at Johnston Health He reported that Johnston Health had sent out a Request for Proposals for the management of their Behavior Health Unit and there were some concerns that the County’s Mental Health Department was not involved in the process to the extent that they should have been Commissioner Braswell stated that Board of Commissioners Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr has asked for a meeting to be held on the matter with all appropriate parties including the Hospital , Mental Health , and the Sheriff’s Office He stated it is his understanding that the meeting is being scheduled Commissioner Braswell stated Johnston Health continues to struggle financially with only 41 days of cash on hand at the present time He stated Johnston Health is seeking additional avenues of revenue and spoke on how the Health Care Act and Medicare is impacting health care services and the challenges going forward Commissioner Braswell stated he would keep the Board informed B Lunch and Tour of Hanson Quarry Canceled Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr announced that the previously scheduled lunch and tour of the Princeton Hanson Quarry had been canceled Commissioner W Ray Woodall was excused from the remainder of the meeting due to a previously scheduled appointment Page7378 May 2 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued 17 Closed Session - NCGS § 143 - 31811 a 3 – Attorney Client Privilege Upon a motion by Commissioner Wade M Stewart , 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 3 – Attorney Client Privilege No action was taken Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board adjourn closed session and resume regular session Commissioner Tony Braswell seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote There being no further business , Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Tony Braswell seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 11 30 am ____________________________ Allen L Mims , Jr , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage