August 1, 2011 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 485 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners August 1 , 2011 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , August 1 , 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 , Assistant Finance Director Tyson Radford , 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 Jeffrey P Carver , 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 Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – July 5 , 2011 10 00 am and 6 00 pm B Call for Public Hearing - DOT – Comprehensive Transportation Plan The Board scheduled a public hearing to be held at the September 6 , 2011 10 00 am Board meeting to allow for public comment on the final Comprehensive Transportation Plan C Call for Public Hearing – JCATS – ROAP Grant Funds for FY 2011 - 2012 The Board scheduled a public hearing to be held at the September 6 , 2011 10 00 am Board meeting to allow for public comment on the proposed application to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for a Rural Operating Assistance Program Grant for FY 2011 - 2012 D Tax Releases & Refunds – 06 16 2011 – 07 15 2011 Motor Vehicle Release Refund Report Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2010 1012 - 172545 1009 - 172289 PRICE , WILLARD RAY Tag Surrender 11990 2010 1102 - 192272 1011 - 197630 LANDRY , DAVID JOHN Overpayment 17189 2010 1106 - 241469 1103 - 249318 MILLENIUM CARPET AND COMM Release 22410 2010 1106 - 240404 1103 - 237100 PACE , DAVID THOMAS Release 10974 2010 1106 - 234517 1103 - 237979 BLACKMAN , JERRY ALLEN Release 15288 2010 1106 - 244046 1103 - 238849 MCDANIEL , JR , SANDERS RUDOLPH Release 11856 2010 1106 - 246885 1103 - 250458 DUNN , CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL Release 10627 2010 1106 - 243206 1103 - 238543 SULLIVAN , ALVIN GLENN Release 16932 2010 1106 - 243207 1103 - 238966 SULLIVAN , ALVIN GLENN Release 13031 2010 1106 - 243208 1103 - 242677 SULLIVAN , ALVIN GLENN Release 13529 2010 1106 - 235133 1103 - 251156 MEDLIN , MICHAEL ANTHONY Release 21613 2010 1102 - 188716 1011 - 195300 SPROUT , TIMOTHY Overpayment 13924 2010 1106 - 239127 1103 - 237347 LEE , TONY CAMERON Release 15652 2010 1106 - 247727 1103 - 251648 HUSICK , II , JOSEPH MATTHEW Release 16775 2010 1106 - 246031 1103 - 248041 SHELTONS HD INC Release 22518 2010 1106 - 246030 1103 - 247191 SHELTONS HD INC Release 27121 Page486 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued 2010 1103 - 203968 1012 - 205994 MILLENNIUM CARPET CLEANING Release 28781 2010 1105 - 226286 1102 - 230452 FLANNERY , SEAN ALBERT JOSEPH Release 14247 2010 1007 - 104513 1004 - 102757 PATE , RONEY EUGENE Overpayment 18735 2010 1106 - 245580 1103 - 238431 MAY , LEE RICKS Release 46704 2010 1106 - 242748 1103 - 246004 GUSKO , GARY GENE Release 21960 2010 1106 - 243595 1103 - 239001 DOVE , JAMES NESBETH Release 10370 2010 1106 - 237666 1103 - 247672 PFLUM , TAMMY ANN Release 25989 2010 1106 - 246410 1103 - 237661 BREWER , MICHAEL TIMOTHY Release 10868 2010 1106 - 235567 1103 - 237212 WEST , TERRY GLENN Release 28188 2010 1101 - 185003 1010 - 185832 CARROLL , MICHAEL WAYNE Overpayment 15770 2010 1102 - 192473 1011 - 195532 PETERS , RAYMOND EARL Overpayment 15538 2010 1105 - 231261 1102 - 230719 HOYT , III , FREDERICK WILLIAM Release 22707 2010 1106 - 240523 1103 - 250820 RICHARDSON , III , VERTIS RAY Release 27207 2010 1102 - 194606 1011 - 193564 BATTEN , JASON MATTHEW Overpayment 10153 2010 1102 - 194003 1011 - 198484 HOLDER , SYLVESTER WAYNE Overpayment 10117 2010 1102 - 192012 1011 - 198339 DUFF , MIRIAM ANDREA Overpayment 17965 2010 1106 - 238581 1103 - 236813 ALLEN , LINWOOD SHERRIL Release 18204 2010 1106 - 236565 1103 - 251324 GALLOWAY , TONA MARIE Overpayment 13176 2010 1103 - 201193 1012 - 208088 SCOTT , III , MELVIN ANDREW Overpayment 23408 2010 1102 - 189756 1011 - 196851 HENSHAW , JEFFREY WAYNE Overpayment 15073 2010 1101 - 184544 1010 - 187364 REVOIR , DANIEL EUGENE Overpayment 24184 2010 1102 - 191392 1011 - 191243 LARSEN , JAMES A Overpayment 16442 2010 1101 - 176296 1010 - 182215 ALLEN , SHEENA MARIE Release 11562 2010 1102 - 190173 1011 - 194227 MCKNIGHT , BEATRICE DIANE Overpayment 11915 2010 1106 - 237095 1103 - 243684 KOHUT , JAMES MATTHEW Release 12565 2010 1106 - 244950 1103 - 246614 CO OF JOHNSTON SHERIFFS OFFICE Release 40216 2010 1106 - 244951 1103 - 251769 CO OF JOHNSTON SHERIFFS OFFICE Release 40216 2010 1106 - 236651 1103 - 250555 GRETSINGER , ROBERT JOSEPH Release 16063 2010 1106 - 236711 1103 - 248117 HAMILTON , MARCIA SMITH Overpayment 44537 2010 1106 - 241030 1103 - 236593 BRADNER , LANCE THOMAS Release 14872 2010 1011 - 152089 1008 - 152899 DAVIS , YOLANDA DEVON Overpayment 11096 2010 1102 - 189325 1011 - 194326 CREECH , SHIRLEY ANN Overpayment 12054 2010 1105 - 224838 1102 - 225289 WALL , STEVEN GREGORY Overpayment 10393 2010 1104 - 217353 1101 - 219698 LIVERMAN , ROBERT GARY Tag Surrender 29064 2010 1106 - 234888 1103 - 243565 IVEY , JR , CHARLIE EARL Overpayment 10762 2010 1105 - 224838 1102 - 225289 WALL , STEVEN GREGORY Void Refund 10393 2010 1105 - 224838 1102 - 225289 WALL , STEVEN GREGORY Overpayment 10363 2010 1106 - 242847 1103 - 246754 BAR , MATTHEW WILLIAM Release 39597 2010 1102 - 189756 1011 - 196851 HENSHAW , JEFFREY WAYNE Overpayment 11837 2010 1103 - 203163 1012 - 202472 PRINCE , MARTIN DAVID Overpayment 18612 2010 1104 - 210296 1101 - 218845 WHITLEY , WILLIAM HAYWOOD Overpayment 11446 2010 1106 - 243555 1103 - 241162 CROCKER , RONALD EDWARD Release 12904 2010 1106 - 247369 1103 - 241349 CREECH , MARY ROCKELMAN Release 11396 2009 0907 - 952077 0904 - 059800 CROCKER , PAULETTE NEW Release 10808 2009 0910 - 994945 0907 - 103806 CROCKER , RONALD EDWARD Release 13035 2009 1002 - 043875 0911 - 030432 CROCKER , RONALD EDWARD Release 15510 2009 1002 - 043876 0911 - 030964 CROCKER , RONALD EDWARD Release 15013 2010 1010 - 145488 1007 - 135271 CROCKER , RONALD EDWARD Release 11856 2010 1102 - 194712 1011 - 192279 CROCKER , RONALD EDWARD Release 15248 2010 1102 - 194713 1011 - 192769 CROCKER , RONALD EDWARD Release 14751 2010 1102 - 189208 1011 - 189516 CASTRO , JOSE EDUVIGES MARTINEZ Overpayment 10768 2010 1104 - 210989 1101 - 220042 FARMER , DELORES POLLARD Overpayment 19900 2010 1103 - 208740 1012 - 206344 CAB EAST LLC Tag Surrender 16782 2010 1102 - 192756 1011 - 196016 WONG , JR , ROBERT Overpayment 10250 2010 1011 - 160733 1008 - 161436 GUTIERREZ , IDALIA Overpayment 14369 2010 1106 - 239038 1103 - 248706 KERSEY , JEFFREY JAMES Release 14186 2010 1106 - 235576 1103 - 245168 WHITE , MARGARET ANN Release 29577 2010 1105 - 228379 1102 - 228228 TILLER , ANTHONY EARL Release 10931 2010 1106 - 236664 1103 - 250624 GRISWOLD , WILLIAM ALBERT Release 11013 2010 1106 - 235488 1103 - 238001 SURLES , NORWOOD LESLIE Release 10920 2010 1106 - 234009 1103 - 248220 DODSON , WANDA HAMILTON Release 14383 Page487 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued 2010 1009 - 128220 1006 - 130459 CUNNINGHAM , FELICIA NICOLE Overpayment 49115 2010 1106 - 239677 1103 - 246736 ALLEN , MARK ELLSWORTH Release 27389 2010 1106 - 247995 1103 - 241952 WADE , VANCE TERRELLE Release 10038 2010 1106 - 247743 1103 - 237372 PUTNAM , JOHN DOUGLAS Release 10894 2010 1106 - 238148 1103 - 249929 STODDER , III , WILLIAM FRANCIS Release 13250 2010 1106 - 237748 1103 - 251669 QUELL , JONATHAN ALBERT Release 13267 2010 1103 - 206478 1012 - 206345 CISCO , JULIE NICOLE Overpayment 11147 2010 1101 - 185267 1010 - 181346 GODBY , DEBORAH PURIFOY Overpayment 10627 2010 1104 - 217606 1101 - 219836 RED RIVER WESTERN WEAR Overpayment 14535 2010 1106 - 242815 1103 - 247291 STRICKLAND , GEORGE ROBERT Release 23754 2010 1106 - 242289 1103 - 244272 SQUIRES , NANCY Release 17306 2010 1104 - 212506 1101 - 211966 VELASQUEZ , HILDA Overpayment 29944 Real Personal Property Releases 6 16 2011 12 29 07 341 ASHLEY 2010 - 041752 2000091238 INTERSTATE OUTDOOR INC 27539 6 16 2011 12 36 00 341 ASHLEY 2010 - 041749 2000091238 INTERSTATE OUTDOOR INC 23381 6 16 2011 13 09 45 341 ASHLEY 2010 - 041744 2000091238 INTERSTATE OUTDOOR INC 32248 6 16 2011 13 53 30 341 ASHLEY 2010 - 041755 2000091238 INTERSTATE OUTDOOR INC 10457 6 16 2011 14 08 59 341 ASHLEY 2010 - 041738 2000091238 INTERSTATE OUTDOOR INC 20374 6 16 2011 14 42 50 341 ASHLEY 2010 - 066843 2000147249 PATRIOT OUTDOOR INC 45449 6 16 2011 14 58 55 121 CATHY 2009 - 099739 2000147249 PATRIOT OUTDOOR INC 46982 6 16 2011 15 02 35 121 CATHY 2009 - 041634 2000074428 INTERSTATE OUTDOOR INC 13961 6 16 2011 15 10 25 121 CATHY 2009 - 041636 2000033078 INTERSTATE OUTDOOR INC 12752 6 16 2011 15 12 06 121 CATHY 2009 - 041622 2000033078 INTERSTATE OUTDOOR INC 18021 6 16 2011 15 14 24 121 CATHY 2009 - 041633 2000091238 INTERSTATE OUTDOOR INC 22915 6 16 2011 15 15 39 121 CATHY 2009 - 041628 2000081873 INTERSTATE OUTDOOR INC 33288 6 16 2011 15 24 45 121 CATHY 2009 - 041625 2000074429 INTERSTATE OUTDOOR INC 12049 6 20 2011 13 32 54 341 ASHLEY 2010 - 200857 2000155505 POSTON , KELVIN L 10839 6 20 2011 13 36 42 341 ASHLEY 2010 - 200863 2000155505 POSTON , KELVIN L 11985 6 20 2011 13 38 00 341 ASHLEY 2010 - 200862 2000155505 POSTON , KELVIN L 14030 6 28 2011 13 35 18 341 ASHLEY 2010 - 097466 2000150473 PAPA JOES PIZZA 48399 6 29 2011 9 42 15 341 ASHLEY 2010 - 053849 2000043532 LONG , LOLA MAE 35783 6 29 2011 14 57 58 121 CATHY 2010 - 099668 2000153161 CAROLINA CROSSING VET 34615 7 1 2011 12 01 16 121 CATHY 2010 - 097621 2000006062 JOHNSTON COUNTY INDUST 22,62235 Real Personal Property Refunds 6 21 2011 8 59 33 189 2010 - 082351 2000087646 87422 STEPHENSON , RICHARD GARRY TERI 6 22 2011 10 47 52 189 2010 - 002582 2000123737 ANDINO , RAFAEL FERNANDE 30606 TERI 6 23 2011 13 24 58 344 2010 - 079237 2000126687 SMITH , MARK ANTHONY 15477 KATINA 6 27 2011 13 02 55 344 2010 - 059199 2000100830 MESSICK , RANDALL 22847 KATINA 6 28 2011 8 36 39 189 2010 - 015191 2000025621 CAPPS , LESTER LEROY 16200 TERI 6 29 2011 14 58 35 121 2010 - 099668 2000153161 CAROLINA CROSSING VET 34615 CATHY 7 1 2011 12 03 13 121 2010 - 097621 2000006062 JOHNSTON COUNTY INDUST 22,62235 CATHY July 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 6 16 11 to 7 15 11 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 29281 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 1,34878 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 7,91517 Recommended by Tax Administrator Pat Goddard Approved by Finance Director J Chad McLamb 3 Public Comments A Certificate of Appreciation – Sheriff Steve Bizzell Darren Hampton , Resident Agent in Charge , Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms ATF , presented Sheriff Steve Bizzell with a Certificate of Appreciation for his work and cooperation with the ATF Mr Hampton stated his primary mission is to reduce violent crime in the 13 counties for which he is responsible Mr Hampton stated he cannot carry out his mission without the support from the state , county , and other local law enforcement officials Mr Hampton presented Sheriff Bizzell with the Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of the outstanding work and support to the ATF Page488 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Sheriff Steve Bizzell thanked Mr Hampton and the ATF for their work in Johnston County to make the community safer The Board thanked Mr Hampton for acknowledging Sheriff Bizzell Sheriff Bizzell reported to the Board that he has ordered a new mobile command unit that will be delivered , hopefully in May 2012 Sheriff Bizzell stated the command unit is being funded with asset forfeiture funds and no County taxpayer funds Sheriff Bizzell stated the unit will be used primarily by the Sheriff’s Office ; however , other County agencies can use the unit during times of disaster or other events B Board of Elections Update Director of Elections Leigh Anne Price reported that during the last year , the Board of Elections has been participating in an ongoing scanning project whereby voter registration cards are scanned and the registered voters ’ signatures are electronically stored and used as an additional means of verification of an individual’s identity when they come to vote Ms Price stated the scanning process is the result of a directive from the State Board of Elections She further noted that if an individual registered to vote in the 1960 ’ s and 1970 ’ s then the Board of Elections does not have a signature on file for them Therefore , the Board of Elections has been sending letters to those individuals notifying them of the need for a signature Ms Price stated that the Elections Office has been receiving phone calls from some people that are confused and requesting further explanation ; therefore , she wanted to share the project with the Board in case they get any calls from concerned citizens Ms Price reported of the 99,000 registered voters , approximately 30,000 do not have signatures on file and the Board of Elections will continue to send out letters to those people Upon questions by Commissioner Wade M Stewart with regards to the redistricting , Ms Price stated the Board of Elections staff will have to manually make changes in the voting system to account for the new district lines She reported that staff will also have to send out postcards to all registered voters that will be affected by the redistricting and there will be a cost for postage for those notices She stated if the redistricting is upheld , it appears that all 99,000 registered voters in Johnston County will have to receive notifications She stated there will be extra work and cost involved with printing the ballots for the affected precincts in that one precinct may have as many as three different ballots Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr commented that by having multiple ballots going to the precincts , it could increase the possibility of a voter receiving the wrong ballot by mistake Ms Price reported that the State Board of Elections has issued ballot scanners to the counties to ensure that the correct ballot is being given to the correct individual At the inquiry of Commissioner Tony Braswell , Ms Price stated she does not anticipate more staff will be needed to help train the poll officials on the redistricting In response to Commissioner Stewart , Ms Price stated the 2012 election year will be confusing to voters who may not be aware of the redistricting and expect to vote for certain candidates Ms Price stated that the mailed notice to all those voters affected by the redistricting will highlight the specific change , such as “ congressional district change ” , “ senate district change ” , etc C Dennis Nielsen – Request to Sell Firearms Dennis Nielsen , 9485 NC Hwy 39 , stated he is a registered gun dealer in another County and he would like to sell guns in Johnston County from his home Mr Nielsen reported he recently requested and received a home occupation permit from the County to manufacture and sell bird houses out of his home Mr Nielsen continued that he then decided he wanted to sell guns out of his home and asked for a home occupation permit to allow gun sales He stated the County issued a home occupation permit ; however , the permit is limited and only allows firearm service and repair and no on - premises sales Mr Nielsen stated if he is allowed to sell bird houses from his home then he should be allowed to sell guns Mr Nielsen spoke on State licensing requirements and presented information with regards to General Statutes as well as ordinances from Nash County on the issue He asked the Board to review the matter and to change his home occupation permit to allow for on - premises sales of guns Mr Nielsen thanked Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver for responding and speaking with him recently regarding the issue PagePage pageNumber5489 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Following further discussion , Commissioners Tony Braswell and DeVan Barbour suggested that Mr Nielsen speak with the County Attorney and then perhaps the Planning Board could discuss the matter Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr instructed the County Attorney and the Planning Director to research the matter with Mr Nielsen D ATV Complaint James Stephenson , 5581 Elevation Road , Benson , North Carolina updated the Board concerning his recent complaint to the Commissioners regarding noise and dust created by the use of ATVs on property located on Telfer Lane Mr Stephenson stated the issue is ongoing and he asked if the Board could assist him in this matter Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr asked Mr Stephenson if he had considered a civil lawsuit against the property owners Mr Stephenson responded that he does not intend to pursue a civil lawsuit He stated the problem needs government attention At the inquiry of Commissioner Tony Braswell , County Manager Rick Hester stated he had discussed the matter with the Planning Director and there are some possible ordinances with regards to the dust problem that could be sent to the Planning Board for review Chairman Mims stated he sympathized with Mr Stephenson ; however , he spoke on the difficulty of writing and enforcing an ordinance concerning dust problems Commissioner DeVan Barbour stated that dust can be a serious health hazard in certain situations Chairman Mims asked the County Attorney to look into the matter 4 Public Hearing – 10 15 am – NC DOT – FY 11 - 12 Secondary Road Program Advertised – The Smithfield Herald – July 20 and 27 , 2011 The Chairman opened the public hearing and stated the purpose of the hearing is for representatives of the North Carolina Department of Transportation to present the 2011 - 2012 Secondary Road Construction Program Chris Pendergraph , District Engineer , and Tim Little , Division Operations Engineer , with the North Carolina Department of Transportation DOT , appeared before the Board to present the 2011 - 2012 Secondary Road Construction Program Mr Pendergraph reviewed the following information with the Board 2011 – 2012 North Carolina Department of Transportation Proposed Secondary Road Program Johnston County Anticipated Funding HWY 1,180,62216 Anticipated Funding TRUST 962,31691 TOTAL ANTICIPATED 2,142,93907 Map Number Priority Description Length Anticipated Cost 1 Hold List SR 2327 – Wiggs Road 010 5,00000 From SR 2327 – SR 2328 2 7 SR 1236 – Sunny Hill Road 010 25,00000 From SR 1159 – SR 1157 3 8 SR 1301 – McLamb - Tart Rd 078 180,00000 From US 301 – Dead EndPagePage pageNumber6490 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued 4 10 SR 2325 – Futrell Road 120 275,00000 From SR 2326 – SR 2309 5 11 SR 2361 – Short Parrish Rd 040 95,00000 From SR 2354 – Dead End 6 13 SR 1204 – Market Street 030 70,00000 From End of Pavement - Dead End 7 14 SR 1101 – Cub Road 035 80,00000 From SR 1102 – Dead End 8 16 SR 2338 – Goodling Road 030 70,00000 From SR 2335 – Dead End 9 Widen SR 1504 Crantock Rd 370 250,00000 From SR 1010 – NC 210 10 Full Depth Asphalt Repair – 500,00000 Various Roads 11 Widen SR 1010 – Cleveland 250,00000 School Rd – to provide continuous 3 - lane section from SR 1512 to SR 1555 OTHER Description Anticipated Cost Contingency Fund Surveys , 30,00000 Right of Ways , Fire Dept Rescue Driveways and Overdrafts Maintenance fund allocation 310,00000 used to supplement the maintenance budget for activities such as shoulder repair , spot stabilization , pipe replacement , safety projects , industrial access , etc Summary of the 2011 - 2012 Program # Length Cost Homes # Businesses Total Unpaved 353 800,00000 130 60 Const Total Other 370 1,340,00000 Overall Total 723 2,140,00000 130 60 THIS PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING , RIGHT OF WAY , AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW If Right of Way is unavailable on any of the above roads or if additional funding becomes available , the program will be continued in priority order Commissioner Tony Braswell noted that the Cleveland School Road widening project did not have a priority number and asked for more information Mr Pendergraph explained the secondary road program establishes a priority order for the unpaved roads only and the other projects , such as the Cleveland School Road widening project , do not have a formal priority order in that they are completed as the need arises PagePage pageNumber7491 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver stated that there has been another motor vehicle traffic death at NC Hwy 42 and Castleberry Road and he noted that at one time he had discussed possible traffic improvements with Mr Little , given that there have been numerous accidents in the area over the years Commissioner Carver asked if any improvements are planned to help with traffic safety in the vicinity Mr Little stated that when the NC Hwy 42 area began to have accidents , the DOT did a couple of projects to try and help the situation He reported the DOT widened some of the area so that cars would have room to go around those that may be stopped at the intersection He also stated a preempt signal light was installed to give vehicles advanced notice that cars are stopped ahead Mr Little stated the DOT did look at installing a right - in right - out ; however , in addition to environmental issues , the DOT was concerned about worsening traffic matters towards the crest of the hill in the area Mr Little added that with the new recent accident , the DOT will review the area again ; however , he stated that while everything cannot be fixed , he believes the preempt signal light has helped Commissioner Carver stated that he realized there cannot be a fix for everything in the area ; however , he wanted to ensure that the DOT would monitor the situation on NC Hwy 42 Commissioner Cookie Pope referenced the Crantock Road widening project on the proposed list and asked if turn lanes would be installed near the subdivision at the top of the hill on Crantock Mr Little stated that at this time , no turn lanes are planned in the Crantock Road widening project , but the DOT could look into the situation Mr Little also stated , in reference to Commissioner Braswell’s earlier comments about the priority list , the DOT does take into consideration anything that is brought to their attention by the Board of Commissioners regarding improvements for safety Mr Little thanked the Board of Commissioners for supporting him as he served as District Engineer over the past ten years and stated he looked forward to working with them in his new capacity There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing Motion to Concur with the Secondary Road Program for 2011 - 2012 Upon a motion by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution concurring with the Secondary Road Program for 2011 - 2012 NC Department of Transportation Secondary Road Construction Programs 2011 - 2012 WHEREAS The Johnston County Board of Commissioners has received from the Department of Transportation the 2011 - 2012 Secondary Road Construction Programs as presented by North Carolina Department of Transportation officials , said roads being a part of the system maintained by the Department of Transportation , Division of Highways ; and WHEREAS After careful consideration of the services rendered by said roads and the traffic demands of said County , it is deemed necessary that said roads be improved in order to better serve the interest of the people of Johnston County NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners hereby concurs with the requests of the North Carolina Department of Transportation to make the improvements on the roads listed on the Secondary Road Construction Programs for 2011 - 2012 st Adopted this the 1 day of August 2011 5 Johnston County Airport Authority – Current and Future Project Updates – Request for Funding for Airport Lighting Project Ray Blackmon , Johnston County Airport Director , and John Bullock , Chairman of the Airport Authority , presented information to the Board with regards to the ongoing Runway Safety Area Project as well as a proposed Airport Lighting Project Mr Blackmon recognized former Airport Authority Member Dr Leonard Woodall in the audience Mr Blackmon reported that the Runway Safety Area Project was a requirement of the Federal Aviation Administration FAA that has been in the works for a number of years He stated the Runway Safety Area Project began construction in January 2011 with an estimated completion date sometime in September 2011 Mr Blackmon explained the Runway Safety Area Project was needed becausePagePage pageNumber8492 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued the Airport was in violation of not having an adequate runway safety area He stated the FAA funded the project with the 10 match coming from the County Mr Blackmon presented the following slideshow to the Board JOHNSTON COUNTY AIRPORT Project Update and Funding Request Johnston County Airport Authority August 1 , 2011 RSA PROJECT Project Background • Airport notified by the Federal Aviation Administration of deficient Runway Safety Area RSA too short and too narrow • Failure of Airport to improve safety area would result in shortened runway to account for the deficient RSA length • Shortened runway would result in reduced use of airport by business users and revenues • RSA required lengthening and widening RSA PROJECT Recommended Improvements • Extend runway safety area to 1,000 ’ and widen to 500 ’ • Construction will include installation of a large concrete box culvert • Construction will include filling over culvert with earthen material from stockpile on the AirportPagePage pageNumber9493 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued RSA PROJECT Status of Project • Notice to proceed with the construction was made on January 31 , 2011 • Today , construction is approximately 75 complete • Estimated completion date is September 15 , 2011 RSA PROJECT Summary of Project Costs Extended Runway Safety Area Project August 1 , 2011 Total Estimated NCDOA Local Project Description Project Cost Share Share Preliminary Estimated Project Costs Prior to Bid 5,502,54600 4,952,29140 550,25460 Current Estimated Project Costs After Bid 3,604,19800 3,243,77820 360,41980 189,83480 Under Budget 1,898,34800 1,708,51320 1,898,34800 may be available for use on other projects NCDOA Local Costs to Date 75 Complete Total Cost Share Share Costs to Date June 30 , 2011 2,044,63043 1,840,16739 204,46304 Mr Blackmon referenced the above slide regarding the summary of costs for the Runway Safety Area Project and noted that the preliminary estimated project cost was 5,502,54600 with the local 10 share being 550,25460 ; however , after bids , the project came in under budget by 1,898,34800 , with the local 10 share being 189,83480 less than originally anticipated Mr Blackmon stated the Airport has another project for a new airfield lighting system that has been on their Transportation Improvement Plan for approximately six years He explained the existing lighting system is approximately 20 years old and they are beginning to experience equipment failures Mr Blackmon stated that the Airport can repair minor equipment on the lighting system ; however , some of the major components dealing with digging up and replacing damaged cables are costly He stated the Airport would like to replace the existing system with a new state - of - the - art LED lighting system which is more efficient and would use less electricity Mr Blackmon presented information to the Board regarding the Airfield Lighting Project , as follows Page0494 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Airfield Lighting System Project Need • Existing airfield lighting system includes runway edge lights , taxiway edge lights , various aircraft directional guidance signs , and other types of NAVAIDS • Existing airfield lighting system is approximately 20 years old or older • Average life expectancy of lighting components is approximately 20 years Airfield Lighting System Project Need Cont • Failure of lighting system components has occurred • Failures are occurring with more frequency • Simple maintenance of the existing system is performed by airport personnel • Major system failures requires the expertise of highly specialized and expensive contractors • System failures are expected to continue resulting in higher maintenance costs Airfield Lighting System Project Need Cont • Total system failure will close the airport to night time operations • FAA grant assurances requires the airport to properly protect and maintain the FAA’s investments to the airport • Airport will realize lost revenues if unable to offer night time use • Airport TIP has included replacement system funding request for 6 fiscal years Page1495 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Airfield Lighting System Recommendations • Replace all major components with a new state of the art system • New LED fixtures are more energy efficient and will result in lower operating costs • The NCDOT - DOA has expressed a strong interest to fund a new system • Funding is currently available but may be programmed for other airports if application is not made immediately Airfield Lighting System WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO • The project will be phased for construction in two parts • Phase I will include the fees for professional services required to design and bid the project • Phase II will include the costs for the actual construction • Action is required now to implement Phase I • Action will be required to implement Phase II after the project is advertised for bid , probably in the Spring of 2012 • Commit Local Funding • Local funding for Phase I and Phase II is available from previously committed and unused funds of the runway safety area project Approx 190,000 Leftover and Available Airfield Lighting System Summary of Project Costs Requested Project for Funding - Airfield Lighting Project August 1 , 2011 Total Estimated Project Description Project Cost NCDOA Share Local Share Phase I Design and Project Bidding 85,80000 77,22000 8,58000 Phase II Construction 763,40000 687,06000 76,34000 Preliminary Estimated Project Costs - Total 849,20000 764,28000 84,92000Page2496 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Airfield Lighting System WHAT IS NEEDED NOW • Commit Local Funding Approx 85,000 • Failure to take advantage of funding offered now will result in increased operating costs and may result in loss of nighttime use of the airport and lost revenues Johnston County 2012 Mr Blackmon stated the Airport would like to use the savings realized on the Runway Safety Area Project to help fund the Airfield Lighting Project He reported the total preliminary estimated project cost of the lighting system is 849,20000 with the local 10 share being 84,92000 Mr Blackmon stated the Airport would like to bid the project and have it underway by the spring He asked the Board to consider an additional expenditure of approximately 85,000 to cover the 10 local share for the Airfield Lighting Project The additional expenditure would be added to the 360,41980 which is the 10 local share on the Runway Safety Area Project Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr questioned whether the local share must come from Johnston County or if it could come from the Johnston County Airport funds Mr Blackmon responded that he has not found a definitive answer as to where the local share must come from He stated the Statute that establishes the Airport Authority contains language that talks about local governmental units in support of airports in terms of funding Mr Blackmon added there is similar language in the grant application from the FAA Mr Blackmon stated he would like for the County Attorney to review the language and give his opinion on what agency could provide the 10 local share Mr Blackmon stated in thePage3497 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued past the County has always partnered with the Airport on such projects ; however , he is aware that financially , times have changed and the Airport Authority is willing to do their part Chairman Mims commented that being an Authority , the Airport could borrow money on their own Chairman Mims asked if the lighting project was mentioned to the County Manager for possible funding during the FY 11 - 12 budget preparation process , noting that it has been on the Airport’s Transportation Plan for six years Mr Blackmon stated that he did not propose the lighting project to the County Manager during the FY 11 - 12 budget preparation process because at that time , he did not think there would be a cost savings on the Runway Safety Area Project He stated the Division of Aviation has agreed to allow the Airport to use the cost savings on the lighting project , but it would require the 10 local match County Manager Rick Hester stated there was no funding in the FY 11 - 12 budget for the airfield lighting system in that he only recently began to talk with the Airport about the project Mr Hester reported that with regards to the 10 local share on the Runway Safety Area project , the Airport agreed to loan the County the 10 local share needed for that project with the County to work out the terms on the loan payback at a later date Mr Hester stated the 10 local share for the Runway Safety Area project is presently 360,41980 and if the Board chose to approve the additional expenditure for the 10 local share of the Airfield Lighting System Project , then it would increase the amount owed back to the Airport to approximately 445,000 and the County has not yet worked out the terms for the original loan repayment on the Runway Safety Area Project At the inquiry of Commissioner Tony Braswell , Mr Blackmon stated the Airport Authority does have and is willing to loan the County the additional estimated 85,000 for the Airfield Lighting System Project Mr Blackmon stated the additional 85,000 would be added to the loan for the Runway Safety Area Project Mr Hester stated he would like to have the first year of the loan repayment begin in the FY 12 - 13 budget year Airport Authority Chairman John Bullock stated even with the additional expenditure for the Airfield Lighting System , the Airport will still come in under budget than originally estimated for the Runway Safety Area Project Additional Expenditure for the Airfield Lighting System Project Approved Upon a motion by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the additional expenditure for the 10 local match for the Airfield Lighting Project , estimated to be approximately 85,000 to be added to the original Runway Safety Project loan 6 Emergency Services – Fire Service Comprehensive Staffing and Growth Planning Project Chris Perry , Assistant Emergency Services Director Fire Marshal , stated that along with himself , the following individuals make up the Fire Focus Group Commissioner Tony Braswell County Manager Rick Hester Current President of the Fire Chiefs ’ Association Cleveland Fire Department Chief Chris Ellington Current President of the Firemen’s Association Benson Fire Department Chief Alan Johnson Regional Representatives Selma Fire Department Chief Phillip McDaniel Thanksgiving Fire Department Chief Gary House Clayton Fire Department Chief Lee Barbee Four Oaks Fire Department Chief Barry Stanley Mr Perry stated the Fire Focus Group has begun work on a Comprehensive Staffing and Growth Planning Project He explained the project is a multi - year initiative to bring the fire service and County staff together to analyze the County’s fire service in regards to the expected service levels as well as to develop a plan to keep up with demands as the County grows Mr Perry stated one of the goals of the plan is to identify requirements and regulations of the fire service and determine if those areas are being met He reported thePage4498 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued County is growing at different levels , depending on the area , and it is important to make sure the fire service does not fall behind Mr Perry reported staffing is the biggest issue that the fire departments are facing and will be a key component in the plan He stated volunteers are not as plentiful today as in years past as well as citizens ’ expectations have increased which presents a challenge to the fire departments Mr Perry reported that because volunteers are not available to respond to fires during the day , it is creating more of a need for mutual aid from other departments He stated other components of the plan will be to identify areas where the fire departments can become more efficient and implement cost saving measures such as group purchasing , piggyback bidding processes , volunteer recruitment and retention , etc Mr Perry thanked the Board for their support and offered to answer any questions Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr asked when the plan would be completed Mr Perry stated he anticipates the process to take anywhere from 18 to 24 months in that there is an enormous list of items that the Fire Focus Group has identified for research Commissioner Tony Braswell thanked Mr Perry and the Fire Focus Group for their work He stated the members represent hardworking individuals that spend a lot of time and effort meeting and discussing the interests of the fire service in Johnston County Commissioner Braswell stated the County is fortunate to have the resources that are offered by the individuals on the Fire Focus Group in that they have the citizens ’ best interests at heart Commissioner Braswell reiterated that fire service is changing and the County does need to have a plan going forward Commissioner Braswell took a moment to compliment the new Code Red notification system recently implemented by Johnston County Emergency Services and he stated it is perhaps one of the best things the County has done He thanked Emergency Services , 911 - Communications , and any others that were involved Chairman Mims thanked the Fire Focus Group for their work and agreed with Commissioner Braswell’s comments on the Code Red notification system 7 Public Utilities – Proposed Fire Hydrant Installation Policy Tim Broome , PE , Director of Utilities & Engineering , reported that following previous studies and discussions with the Fire Focus Group and several follow - up inquiries from various fire departments , staff has prepared a proposed fire hydrant installation policy for consideration by the Board He explained the purpose of the policy is to facilitate the installation of additional fire hydrants in the areas of the County served by the County water system with costs to be shared by the fire departments and the Department of Utilities Mr Broome read the proposed policy and added “ on the County water system ” in the language Upon written requests by fire departments in Johnston County , the Department of Utilities will install new fire hydrant assemblies on existing 6 ” diameter and larger water mains on the County water system , in locations determined by the Utilities Department to be feasible The cost of all materials shall be paid by the fire department , and the cost of labor and equipment for installation shall be bourne by the Department of Utilities The application of the policy from year to year shall be subject to availability of funds in the Department of Utilities annual budget Mr Broome continued that if the policy is adopted by the Board , staff will communicate the following details to the fire departments that wish to participate in the program • The Utilities Department would order all materials and bill the fire departments with copies of invoices • A period of 60 - 90 days should be allowed for ordering materials and installation • Savings could be realized if all department needs are requested at the same time once each year and all materials could be ordered together Mr Broome stated staff would like to work through the Fire Focus Group and receive requests at the same time each year in order to possibly achieve better pricing Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr asked if there will be a limit each year on the number of requests Mr Broome stated the Public Utilities Department would try to accommodate as many requests as possible each year Page5499 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Wade M Stewart noted that Mr Broome is proposing for the Public Utilities Department to order all the materials and then bill the fire departments He asked if there was any flexibility for the fire departments to perhaps order their own comparable equipment Mr Broome stated that if the fire departments would prefer to order their own equipment , the County could accept it provided that it meets the County’s specifications Commissioner Tony Braswell stated the process of identifying where additional hydrants are needed has been going on for the past two to three years He added the goal is to reach 85 coverage levels in the fire districts with regards to the insurance ratings as well as to prevent the water hauling Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the fire hydrant installation policy as recommended by staff and listed below Upon written requests by fire departments in Johnston County , the Department of Utilities will install new fire hydrant assemblies on existing 6 ” diameter and larger water mains on the County water system , in locations determined by the Utilities Department to be feasible The cost of all materials shall be paid by the fire department , and the cost of labor and equipment for installation shall be bourne by the Department of Utilities The application of the policy from year to year shall be subject to availability of funds in the Department of Utilities annual budget 8 Public Utilities – Award of Bid – Industrial Drive Force Main and Gravity Sewer Improvements The Board reviewed the following bids , which were received on July 12 , 2011 for the Industrial Drive Force Main and Gravity Sewer Improvements Project BID BIDDER LICENSE # BASE BID BOND RD Braswell Construction Co 25994 176,45168 ? Mizelle Construction Services , Inc 60575 182,00000 ? Sanford Contractors 6301 184,61829 ? Herring - Rivenbark , Inc 3937 197,50300 ? Moffat Pipe , Inc 54906 205,35557 ? Corbett Contracting , Inc 37318 212,48600 ? EBG , Inc 44610 219,73838 ? Dellinger , Inc 5992 249,39300 ? Columbus Utilities , Inc 33051 274,28800 ? Triangle Grading & Paving , Inc 17456 282,41350 ? Pipeline Utilities , Inc ? 13040 282,94900 TA Loving Company ? 325 290,97800 Chandra Coats , PE , Engineering and Construction Manager , explained that the project includes an 8 ” force main and 10 ” gravity sewer main to tie into the existing 15 ” gravity sewer main , which runs parallel to CSX Railroad Ms Coats reported that wastewater received from Pine Level enters the County’s system in this vicinity , and the collection system has experienced several sewer overflows during high rainfall events in recent years The proposed improvements will reduce the risk of sanitary sewer overflows in the Industrial Drive area Page6500 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Ms Coats stated the bid advertisement and opening procedures were consistent with statutory requirements to the best of staff’s knowledge The low bid was submitted by RD Braswell Construction Company of Smithfield , NC in the amount of 176,45168 Ms Coats stated RD Braswell Construction Co is properly licensed and experienced in the type of construction involved and has the financial , labor , and equipment resources required to complete the pipeline construction within the stipulated contract completion time Ms Coats reported the amount of 200,000 was approved for construction of the project in the FY 10 - 11 budget for Fund 68 – Sewer ; however , due to issues with easement acquisition and railroad rights of way encroachment , project bidding was delayed She noted the 200,000 was unspent and remains in Fund 68 Ms Coats presented the following proposed capital budget for the project Construction 176,45168 Contingency 17,54832 Technical Services 10,00000 Total Project Budget 204,00000 Ms Coats stated staff recommends award of the project contract to RD Braswell Construction Company in the amount of 176,45168 , approval of an appropriation of 204,000 from Fund 68 fund balance for the project construction , and adoption of the proposed project budget , subject to final acquisition of sewer utility easements Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board award the Industrial Drive Force Main and Gravity Sewer Improvements Project contract to RD Braswell Construction Company of Smithfield , North Carolina in the bid amount of 176,45168 , approve an appropriation of 204,000 from Fund 68 , and adopt the project budget as presented by staff , subject to final acquisition of sewer utility easements Commissioner Tony Braswell seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 9 Public Utilities – Award of Bid – Clearwater Wastewater Pump Station and Force Main Improvements Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr reported the item had been withdrawn at staff’s request 10 Public Utilities – Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with City of Raleigh Chandra Coats , PE , Engineering and Construction Manager , reported that on July 29 , 2008 , Johnston County and the City of Raleigh executed an inter - local agreement for water mains located in Wake County but owned , operated , and maintained by Johnston County The agreement states , “ Johnston County does not desire , or is it obligated by this Agreement to allow additional extensions of its mains in Wake County or to provide service along its mains in Wake County , other than as noted herein , except to assist in matters of public health and welfare and at the expressed written consent of Wake County or the city ” Ms Coats explained that the Good Samaritan Baptist Church is located at 9433 White Oak Road , and the property fronts an existing water main on White Oak Road , which is owned , operated , and maintained by Johnston County She stated the church has requested water service from Johnston County due to the low flow and pressure provided by the existing well Ms Coats added that Garner , Wake County , and the City of Raleigh have raised no objections , at the staff level , for Johnston County to provide service to the church Ms Coats stated staff requests approval of an “ Amendment No 2 ” to the inter - local agreement in order to provide service to the Good Samaritan Baptist Church She stated the amendment is being presented to the Raleigh City Council on August 2 , 2011 Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the following “ Amendment No 2 ” to the interlocal agreement between Johnston County and the City of Raleigh in order to provide service to the Good Samaritan Baptist Church Amendment No 2 to Interlocal Agreement Dated July 29 , 2008 Between the City of Raleigh and Johnston County The City of Raleigh and Johnston County agree to amend the Interlocal Agreement dated July 29 , 2008 , for water service by Johnston County within Wake County and the City’s water service area as follows The following property shall be allowed to receive water service from the existing pipeline along White Oak Road Owner Address Parcel ID No Good Samaritan Baptist Church 9433 White Oak Rd , Garner , NC 27529 1639627004 In witness thereof , the parties hereto have executed this Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement on ____________________ , 2011 Page7501 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued 11 Public Utilities – City of Raleigh Emergency Water Interconnect Tim Broome , PE , Director of Utilities & Engineering , explained that Johnston County entered an interlocal agreement with the City of Raleigh for an emergency water supply interconnection on US 70 Business in November 2008 The interconnection facilities consist of approximately 14,000 linear feet of 16 ” water main and a two - way master meter station with piping and electrical facilities to support temporary pumping equipment Mr Broome stated the agreement provides for the County to fund the cost of the segment of water main located within Johnston County and one - half the cost of the master meter - temporary pumping station Mr Broome reported the City of Raleigh received bids for the project on April 27 , 2011 and the total project cost based on the low bid is 1,675,000 The County’s share of the total project cost is 210,000 Mr Broome stated the amount of 200,000 was approved for the project in the FY 10 - 11 budget for Fund 67 – Water ; however , the City of Raleigh did not make the contract award until after the close of the fiscal year in Fund 67 , thus the budgeted amount reverted to the fund balance in Fund 67 Mr Broome requested the Board to approve an appropriation of 210,000 from Fund 67 for the County’s project share Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board approve an appropriation of 210,000 from Fund 67 for the County’s share of the City of Raleigh Emergency Water Interconnect Commissioner Tony Braswell seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote 12 Budget Revisions Assistant County Finance Director Tyson Radford asked the Board to approve the budget revisions and offered to answer any questions Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr congratulated the Finance staff for recently receiving a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Chairman Mims thanked the Finance staff for their excellent work County Manager Rick Hester stated a plaque is forthcoming and will be presented to the staff at an upcoming Board meeting Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board approve the following budget amendments , seconded by Commissioner Wade M Stewart , and carried by unanimous vote Health BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 59157050 Non - Major Capital Outlay 10,53951 10 10 59207050 Non - Major Capital Outlay 121,41783 10 59257050 Non - Major Capital Outlay 133,50580 10 59457050 Non - Major Capital Outlay 375,37500 10 59607050 Non - Major Capital Outlay 55,17403 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 696,01217 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 591534155 Dept of Health and Human Services 10,53951 10 10 592034155 Dept of Health and Human Services 121,41783 592534155 Dept of Health and Human Services 133,50580 10 10 594534155 Dept of Health and Human Services 375,37500 596034155 Dept of Health and Human Services 55,17403 10 TOTAL NET REVENUE 696,01217Page8502 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Jail BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 52003601 SCAAP Expenditures 72,89100 10 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 Fund Balance 72,89100 Library BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 44500200 Salaries & Wages 18 1,04600 18 44500201 Longevity 61900 18 44500602 Retire Insurance 11,06300 18 44505410 Workers Compensation 49700 18 44503307 Books – Children 41000 18 44506800 Memorial Books 74600 18 44506005 Gifts – Friends 63900 18 44505400 Insurance & Bonds 48900 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 14,51500 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 445034104 State of NC Library 18700 18 18 445033990 Fund Balance 14,32800 TOTAL NET REVENUE 14,51500 Sheriff BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 51001100 Telephones 9000 10 10 51001700 Vehicles 14085 10 51003100 Fuels 2797 10 51004300 Special Services 76320 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 4,13324 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 5,15526 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 1,02202 10 510035160 Federal Equitable Sharing 4,13325 10 TOTAL NET REVENUE 5,15526 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 51003350 Supplies – Special Sheriff 2,68125 10 51007414 Capital Outlay – Sheriff Special 132,94147 10 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 1,031,09000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 1,166,71272 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,166,71272 10 TOTAL NET REVENUE 1,166,71272Page9503 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued 13 Appointments Upon a motion by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board made the following appointments A Livestock Arena Management Board – Reappointed Brandy Crocker and Eric W Honeycutt for a two year term to expire on August 31 , 2013 B Local Emergency Planning Commission – Reappointed Tim Britton , Don K Heres , and Paul Whitehurst and appointed Pascual Goicoechea for two year terms to expire on April 30 , 2013 Other Appointments C Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action , Inc – The Board appointed Dawn C Winn - Burdo via the following vote show of hands for a two year term to expire on August 31 , 2013 Voting for Dawn C Winn - Burdo Commissioners Tony Braswell , Jeffrey P Carver , W Ray Woodall , and DeVan Barbour Voting for Sandra H Norris None Voting for James Gathers , Jr Commissioners Allen L Mims , Jr , Wade M Stewart , and Cookie Pope D Hospital Authority Board of Commissioners – 4 positions ; 3 year terms Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Wade M Stewart , and carried unanimously , the Board voted to send all the applicants as follows to the Hospital Authority for review James H Jenkins , Bobby T Parker , Jeffrey P Carver , Cookie Pope , Nathanial L Sanders , Jr , and Barry Woodard Note The nominations will be forwarded to the Hospital Authority for review Upon review and recommendations by the Hospital Authority , Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr will make the final appointments at the September 6 , 2011 10 00 am meeting 14 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Pat Goddard reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of July 2011 She noted in addition to garnishments and bank attachments , five foreclosure complaints were filed resulting in a collection of 4,14441 As of July 29 , 2011 , the Tax Department has collected 009 of the real and personal levy for 2011 , and 3987 of the motor vehicle levy Through the NC State Debt Setoff Program , 11 accounts have been paid for a total of 1,23353 as of July 31 , 2011 Ms Goddard reported the next foreclosure sale date is August 24 , 2011 and the 2011 property tax bills will be mailed on August 8 , 2011 Ms Goddard also noted that there have been some fee increases that were passed in the NC General Assembly this year Civil fees will increase on August 1 , 2011 from 3000 to 6000 and effective July 1 , 2011 court costs increased for foreclosures 15 Manager Reports and Comments A Delinquent Water Account Policy County Manager Rick Hester reported that staff is working on a policy for delinquent water accounts and will hopefully bring something to the Board for consideration in the near future 16 Board Reports and Comments A Announcements from the Chairman Chairman Allen L Mims , Jr announced the Board would be having lunch with Johnston County Industries at their facility in Selma directly following the meeting adjournment Page0504 August 1 , 2011 – 10 00 am Continued Chairman Mims also announced that because there are no rezoning special use cases to be heard this month , the 6 00 pm meeting has been canceled 17 NC Stop Torture Now Quaker House Chuck Fager , 223 Hillside Avenue , Fayetteville , North Carolina , addressed the Board and provided a written summary of recent events that his organization believes indicates the accountability of those who kidnap and abuse detainees domestically and internationally There being no further business , Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 11 35 am ____________________________ Allen L Mims , Jr , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage