November 1, 2010 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 150 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners November 1 , 2010 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , November 1 , 2010 at 10 00 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina The following members were present Present Wade M Stewart , Chairman , Allen L Mims , Jr , Vice Chairman , Cookie Pope , Jeffrey P Carver , DeVan Barbour , W Ray Woodall and Tony Braswell Absent None Also Present Rick J Hester , County Manager , Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the Board , J Chad McLamb , Finance Officer , David F Mills , County Attorney , and Melissa A Daughtry , Paralegal Deputy Clerk Chairman Wade M Stewart 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 Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Consent Agenda Items At the request of the Chairman , Commissioner W Ray Woodall read aloud the Veterans Day Proclamation and Commissioner Cookie Pope read aloud the National Farm City Week Resolution Chairman Wade M Stewart referenced the Veterans Day Proclamation and reminded everyone that the annual Veterans Day Service would be held at the Smithfield Selma High School on November 11 , 2010 beginning at 11 00 am with a meal following He invited and encouraged everyone to attend the service Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – October 4 , 2010 10 00 am and 6 00 pm ; October 18 , 2010 Special Meetings B Department of Transportation – Additions to System The Board concurred with the Department of Transportation’s recommendation to add the following roads to the State Maintained System Apache Drive – Northfort Subdivision – Section 9 – Wilders Township C Veterans Day Proclamation adopted as follows PROCLAMATION VETERANS DAY - 2010 WHEREAS , for decades America has paused on the 11th of November , the anniversary of the armistice that concluded World War I , to remember and to honor our veterans of military service in proud and grateful recognition of the hardships and sacrifices by the millions of men and women who have defended our land in war and in peace ; and WHEREAS , the freedoms we enjoy have been purchased and maintained at a high price , as Americans have been willing , throughout our history , to fight and die to preserve their individual rights as guaranteed in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights ; and WHEREAS , Americans owe a great debt to all those who have served in defense of this nation throughout the generations ; for their sacrifices , often resulting in permanent injury or death , which have preserved our unique form of government dedicated to human right and respect for the individual , and preserved our freedoms and promise of liberty as an example for oppressed persons of the world ; andPage151 November 1 , 2010 – 10 00 am Continued WHEREAS , in honor of these dedicated men and women , we pledge our continued defense of our nation so that their sacrifice will stand before the entire world as a tribute to the spirit and determination of a people dedicated to the principle of freedom and democracy NOW , THEREFORE , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim November 11 , 2010 , as “ Veterans ’ Day ” in Johnston County , and urge our citizens to commend its observance st Proclaimed this the 1 day of November , 2010 D Resolution – National Farm City Week – November 19 – 25 , 2010 adopted as follows NATIONAL FARM - CITY WEEK RESOLUTION NOVEMBER 19 - 25 , 2010 WHEREAS , agriculture has always been a cornerstone of Johnston County’s way of life , we acknowledge dedicated farmers improve our well being by working to ensure a healthy and abundant agriculture supply To succeed in this important enterprise , our farmers rely on essential partnerships with non - rural communities to supply , sell and deliver finished products across the country and around the world During National Farm - City Week , we recognize the importance of this cooperative network to the success of the agriculture industry WHEREAS , farming was America’s first industry and continues today to provide us with many of the necessities of life such as food and clothing , as well as fuel for our energy needs Agriculture employs a substantial number of workers in Johnston County including farmers and ranchers , shippers , processors , marketers , retailers , truck drivers , and inspectors and others who annually contribute more than 38 billion in value - added income in Johnston County WHEREAS , we welcome new opportunities for trade , hard work and successful cooperation between farmers and city workers to continue to play a vital role in our country’s success and be a critical resources for countless people here and around the nation WHEREAS , Farm - City collaborations help maintain and improve our nation’s food and fiber supply and contribute to a better quality of life for countless citizens We commend the many Johnstonians whose hard work and ingenuity reflect the true spirit of America and help to ensure a prosperous future for all WHEREAS , we gather with family and friends around the Thanksgiving table , it is fitting that we count among our blessings the vital farm - city partnerships that have done so much to improve the quality of our lives Rural and non - rural communities working together have made the most of our rich agricultural resources , and they continue to contribute to the health and well being of our people and to the strength of our economy NOW , THEREFORE , we the Commissioners of Johnston County do hereby proclaim November 19 - 25 , 2010 , as Farm - City Week We call upon citizens in rural and city areas to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of all those who , working together , produce an abundance of agriculture products that strengthen and enrich our community and nation st Proclaimed this the 1 day of November , 2010 E Sheriff – Request to Surplus Vehicle At the request of Sheriff Steve Bizzell , the Board declared the following vehicle surplus The vehicle was involved in an accident and has been deemed a total loss by Nationwide the other driver’s insurance company A settlement amount has been agreed to for the value of the vehicle and Nationwide will forward a check to the County once the vehicle is declared surplus 2006 Chevrolet Truck – VIN 3GCEK14Z06G214408 , County Asset No 018790 F Town of Selma – Call for Public Hearing The Board scheduled a public hearing for the December 6 , 2010 10 00 am meeting to allow for public comment , pursuant to NCGS 160A - 362 , on the Board of County Commissioners appointing three representatives to the Town of Selma’s Planning Board representing their extended ETJ area G Tax Releases & Refunds – 09 16 2010 – 10 15 2010 Motor Vehicle Release Refund Report Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2010 1009 - 129786 1006 - 126299 PERETIC , ROBERT JAMES Release 14450 2010 1008 - 109662 1005 - 104595 CAMPBELL , DANNY LEE Release 10736 2010 1009 - 132409 1006 - 125624 REID , CHARLES FRANCIS Release 26200 2010 1009 - 134487 1006 - 126368 FUNDERBURK , CHRISTY ANN Release 23540 2010 1009 - 128944 1006 - 118663 STROSSI , SR , ANTHONY JOSEPH Release 14616 2009 1006 - 084588 1003 - 083619 EVANS , NATHANIEL JAMES Release 18835 2010 1009 - 129358 1006 - 129178 COGGINS , JASON MACDONALD Release 11450 2010 1009 - 128545 1006 - 129631 JOYNER , ANTHONY LAMAR Release 17765 2010 1009 - 132496 1006 - 119413 SHIFLETT , LINWOOD BRIAN Release 21672 Page152 November 1 , 2010 – 10 00 am Continued 2009 1004 - 068199 1001 - 055393 DAWSON , KENNETH WAYNE Overpayment 29958 2010 1009 - 134689 1006 - 131331 ZUCCARINI , DAWN ANGEL Release 24024 2010 1007 - 102669 1004 - 099562 HICKS , DENELLE LOUISE Tag Surrender 11626 2010 1009 - 135857 1006 - 130004 WHEELS LT Release 13284 2009 1005 - 069289 1002 - 070428 MSM COMMUNICATIONS INC Release 29136 2010 1009 - 128552 1006 - 129471 KANTER , STEVEN JAY Release 18914 2010 1009 - 134714 1006 - 120005 BARBOUR , MARCUS GRADFORD Release 15990 2010 1009 - 125887 1006 - 126077 NORDAN , JR , LARRY BYRD Release 22439 2010 1009 - 131159 1006 - 129087 DURNING , JULIE CLARE Release 30873 2010 1009 - 134022 1006 - 120015 SHARPE , JOHNNY CLIFTON Release 20580 2010 1009 - 135912 1006 - 129471 KANTER , STEVEN JAY Release 15601 2010 1008 - 119249 1005 - 105465 BOOKER , III , JOHN MCARTAN Release 11070 2010 1009 - 128228 1006 - 118513 DAVIS , KENNETH ROBERT Release 13253 2010 1009 - 134883 1006 - 119897 HICKS , DONALD RAY Release 10004 2010 1009 - 130173 1006 - 119472 COOPER , DONALD RAY Release 17952 2010 1009 - 124880 1006 - 132138 FINCH , TANYA MARIE Release 14221 2010 1008 - 112153 1005 - 110698 MARSHFIELD , KATHERINE JULIA Overpayment 19194 2010 1009 - 123149 1006 - 132090 FETSKO , KENNETH JOSEPH Release 19976 2010 1009 - 127881 1006 - 126867 WARNER , MARCIA RHODES Release 21224 2009 1004 - 069195 1001 - 057155 WHEELS LT Tag Surrender 11871 2009 1005 - 081492 1002 - 068441 SUTTON , WILLIAM PATRICK Overpayment 11362 2010 1007 - 097155 1004 - 102357 MESSER , ANGELA WHITMAN Release 32723 2010 1009 - 123531 1006 - 127048 MESSER , WILLIE MOSES Release 53342 2010 1009 - 123816 1006 - 120514 STRICKLAND , DURWOOD GLENN Release 18368 2010 1009 - 126140 1006 - 126517 RAND , JR , KENNETH MICHAEL Release 15587 2010 1009 - 130046 1006 - 131424 WILLOUGHBY , MARK ANTHONY Release 14281 2010 1009 - 127252 1006 - 128756 FLOREK , III , JOSEPH S Release 30192 2010 1009 - 123677 1006 - 132554 RECONNU , JOSEPH ARTHUR Release 12251 2009 1004 - 060872 1001 - 059843 ROBERTO , DEANNA LYNN Release 11864 2010 1009 - 125758 1006 - 127713 MISH , JENNIFER NEAL Release 16142 2010 1009 - 132711 1006 - 119335 WIGGS , CHARLES THOMAS Release 10736 2010 1008 - 121766 1005 - 117544 PRIVETTE , BOBBY LEE Tag Surrender 28154 2010 1009 - 125349 1006 - 131469 JONES , DAVID JOSEPH Release 11113 2010 1009 - 130015 1006 - 118541 WERNER , FRANCIS T Release 17323 2009 1005 - 072693 1002 - 062681 POUNDS , JR , WORTH MCDONALD Overpayment 16714 2010 1009 - 133088 1006 - 129766 CRUZ , JR , SALVADOR N Release 30388 2009 0912 - 025331 0909 - 009164 CRUZ , JR , SALVADOR N Release 12257 2010 1009 - 128943 1006 - 120044 STROPE , MICHAEL ZEB Release 13578 2010 1008 - 113051 1005 - 112797 TAYLOR , TIMOTHY FRED Overpayment 12284 2010 1009 - 128239 1006 - 129225 DECKER , PAUL MICHAEL Release 33320 2009 1005 - 074604 1002 - 072823 DAUGHTRY , III , JAMES RICHARD Overpayment 16050 2010 1008 - 111301 1005 - 111346 EARP , JR , JOHN FRANKLIN Release 11522 2010 1009 - 131983 1006 - 126720 HALLINAN , IAN Release 12040 2010 1009 - 129449 1006 - 130554 FINISHIN TOUCH PAINTING Release 11070 2010 1007 - 098288 1004 - 100101 EARP , JR , TALTON FLOWERS Release 15719 2010 1007 - 098289 1004 - 103071 EARP , JR , TALTON FLOWERS Release 20036 2010 1009 - 125622 1006 - 130786 MARTIN , JAYSON LEE Release 18841 2010 1009 - 124013 1006 - 119863 WOOD , JOHN WESLEY Release 13020 2010 1008 - 113030 1005 - 117567 TARPLEY , DAVID ANDREW Overpayment 14515 2010 1009 - 130041 1006 - 118795 WILLIFORD , BRENT LEE Release 13351 2010 1009 - 130882 1006 - 118864 SCOTT , WILLIAM ANTHONY Release 13588 2010 1008 - 115093 1005 - 112302 PACE , JOEL MERLE Overpayment 17438 2010 1008 - 117359 1005 - 114428 STRICKLAND , GEORGE ROBERT Tag Surrender 50182 2010 1009 - 127832 1006 - 119308 THOMPSON , MARK ALAN Release 20145 2009 1005 - 070053 1002 - 067764 HENDERSON , DARRYL BRUCE Overpayment 17418 2009 0912 - 018397 0909 - 010615 ELLIOTT , ZACHARY TAYLOR Release 14297 2010 1009 - 126231 1006 - 132105 ROGERS , JR , WILSON BERRY Release 18436 2009 1005 - 079701 1002 - 063248 LANE , LAVERNE BLACKLEY Overpayment 14905 2010 1009 - 130111 1006 - 129505 BATTEN , RALPH Release 13330 2010 1009 - 125759 1006 - 120016 MISINONILE , MICHAEL JOHN Release 19858 2010 1010 - 139702 1007 - 133008 PITTMAN , HARRY RAY Release 36504 Page153 November 1 , 2010 – 10 00 am Continued 2009 0911 - 012132 0908 - 122701 WOODALL , JOAN DRISCOLL Overpayment 15779 2009 1005 - 069932 1002 - 071341 DUPREE , KENNITH MELVIN Overpayment 16923 2010 1007 - 106913 1004 - 092122 PARNELL , JERRY LELAND Overpayment 29245 2010 1010 - 148344 1007 - 143220 WERNER , ALAN RENE Release 14694 2010 1010 - 139376 1007 - 134890 MEDLIN , THOMAS PAUL Release 11450 2010 1010 - 140678 1007 - 134198 BARBOUR , JOE MACK Release 15045 2010 1010 - 140956 1007 - 133166 GUY , JIMMY DANIEL Release 11766 2010 1010 - 139352 1007 - 134582 MCGEE , HENRY CLYDE Release 19656 2010 1010 - 146601 1007 - 132842 BLOW , GORDON LOWRY Release 11948 2010 1010 - 140221 1007 - 143681 THOMAS , RYAN EUGENE Release 11644 2010 1010 - 144022 1007 - 133039 GUESS , TERESA LEDFORD Release 13588 2010 1010 - 140657 1007 - 144922 BAKER , CHARLES RUDOLPH Release 10516 2010 1010 - 136727 1007 - 134815 CLAYTON , LARRY EARL Release 13090 2010 1007 - 101991 1004 - 098905 ROGERS , DEANNA RAMEY Overpayment 14251 2010 1010 - 136428 1007 - 143375 STEPHENSON , STEVEN CRAIG Release 28380 2009 1003 - 053885 0912 - 047180 PRICE , RICKY RYDALLE Overpayment 16292 2010 1010 - 148596 1007 - 134224 LAWHORN , JOE DUNCAN Release 14514 2010 1008 - 117359 1005 - 114428 STRICKLAND , GEORGE ROBERT Release 10037 2010 1009 - 125473 1006 - 128880 LANG , PAUL ANDREW Release 11329 2009 1005 - 072454 1002 - 067979 MURRAY , CHRISTINA JANELLE Overpayment 15086 2010 1010 - 138123 1007 - 141269 CARTER , BRIAN EDWIN Release 23930 2010 1007 - 106981 1004 - 101519 POWELL LIVESTOCK INC Overpayment 17449 2010 1010 - 141146 1007 - 134788 LEE , SAMUEL ADAMS Release 13685 2010 1009 - 126144 1006 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SUPPLY 45670PagePage pageNumber5154 November 1 , 2010 – 10 00 am Continued 9 20 2010 15 42 09 9999 LOCKBOX 2010 - 097250 2000150333 LOYD , SHIRLEY E 74122 9 22 2010 10 16 37 0165 JAN 2009 - 077510 2000119996 SHELTON , WALTER M 1,45308 9 22 2010 10 17 06 0165 JAN 2009 - 077510 2000119996 SHELTON , WALTER M 60517 9 22 2010 14 32 34 9999 LOCKBOX 2010 - 074415 2000141565 ROSE , BENJAMIN N 1,29795 9 27 2010 12 12 21 0165 JAN 2004 - 054609 2000075425 NATIONAL REST ENTERP INC 39668 10 1 2010 9 07 19 0189 TERI 2009 - 035862 2000022439 HARRIS , FREDERICK LAMAR 44712 10 8 2010 14 22 17 0338 ALLISON 2010 - 097323 2000150393 OLIVER , SADIE M 20375 10 8 2010 14 58 06 0319 JACKIE 2010 - 010721 2000032395 BOYKIN , JIMMY F 24760 10 13 2010 15 14 05 9999 LOCKBOX 2010 - 097146 2000150252 JOHNSON , ADAM LANCE 15874 10 13 2010 15 14 19 9999 LOCKBOX 2010 - 074698 76843145 ROWE , EDDIE J 52205 10 15 2010 14 00 19 0344 KATINA 2010 - 088285 2000141059 VANCE , GREG C 23100 October 21 , 2010 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 09 16 10 to 10 15 10 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 14018 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 1,23599 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 7,72954 Recommended by Tax Administrator Pat Goddard Approved by Finance Director J Chad McLamb 3 Public Comments A Health Department Accreditation Dr Marilyn Pearson , Director of Public Health , thanked everyone for their assistance with the accreditation process that the Public Health Department recently completed Dr Pearson stated that the State Department of Public Health site team representatives have recommended the County for full accreditation ; however , the State Accreditation Board of Health would be meeting in December on a final decision Recognition of Retiring Health Department Employees Dr Pearson recognized employees Carol Edwards , Rebecca Pittman , and Cynthia Toudle for the dedication and service that they have provided to the Health Department and acknowledged that each one would be retiring at the end of the month Dr Pearson spoke on the excellent work that each employee has done at the Health Department over the years and stated they would be greatly missed The Board wished the employees well in their upcoming retirement and thanked them for their service B Recognition of Derrick Duggins , Emergency Management Coordinator Director of Emergency Services Kim Robertson informed the Board that Emergency Management Coordinator Teen Driving Safety Coordinator Derrick Duggins would be leaving the County this month to accept employment in the private sector Ms Robertson expressed her appreciation to Mr Duggins for his service and dedication during his employment with Johnston County The Board expressed their appreciation to Mr Duggins and wished him well with his future endeavors 4 Public Hearing – 10 15 am – Economic Development Incentive Grant Advertised in The Smithfield Herald – October 20 , 2010 The Chairman opened the public hearing and called on Economic Development Director Peggy Anderson to address the Board Ms Anderson stated the purpose of the hearing is to consider an Economic Development Incentive Grant EDIG agreement between the County and Bartlett Milling Company , a flour milling operation located in Wilson’s Mills Ms Anderson explained the company plans to purchase new equipment for the Wilson’s Mills operation with an estimated total cost of 94 million Ms Anderson reported the Economic Development Advisory Board Incentive Committee has recommended the Board of Commissioners consider approving an Economic Development Incentive Grant for Bartlett Milling whereupon the company would receive grant funds in an amount equal to 50 of their annual ad valorem tax payment for the new investment for five years Ms Anderson noted that the EDIG would be predicated upon the company paying in full their annual ad valorem taxPagePage pageNumber6155 November 1 , 2010 – 10 00 am Continued assessment in a timely manner , with those funds collected by the County and escrowed in amounts sufficient to fund the grant Ms Anderson introduced Chuck Neely , Legal Counsel for Bartlett Milling Company Mr Neely thanked Ms Anderson for her work on the project Mr Neely provided the Board with a background on Bartlett Milling Company stating that they are one of the largest milling companies in the United States He explained that Bartlett Milling Company would like to expand their operation in Johnston County and he noted a large part of their raw material is purchased locally Mr Neely reported Bartlett Milling employs 18 people and they anticipate adding one new position with approximately 6 indirect jobs created within the trucking industry as a result of the expansion He stated the company offers an excellent benefit package with good paying jobs and he asked the Board to approve the EDIG Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr inquired about the depreciation schedule associated with the new equipment to be purchased , specifically asking how quick the equipment would depreciate Mr Neely responded that the majority of the equipment is heavy milling equipment with a long - life of at least 10 years and in some cases longer There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing Commissioner DeVan Barbour moved the Board approve the Economic Development Incentive Grant Agreement between the County and Bartlett Milling Company , as recommended by the Economic Development Advisory Board Incentive Committee Commissioner W Ray Woodall seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote Commissioner Mims asked staff in the future to obtain a copy of the proposed equipment to be purchased along with depreciation schedules for the Tax Administrator to review ahead of time 5 Teen Driving Safety Committee – Update to the Board Derrick Duggins , Teen Driving Safety Coordinator , addressed the Board with an update on the Teen Driving Safety Committee’s Work Mr Duggins briefly spoke on his upcoming departure from Johnston County to accept private employment and he thanked the Board for allowing him the opportunity to have been a part of the Committee as well as the Emergency Services Department Mr Duggins stated that while teen fatalities are still a problem , they are decreasing in Johnston County and he believes that the Board of Commissioners ’ initiative through the Committee’s work has helped Mr Duggins introduced and recognized Committee Members Charlie Parrish and Lynda Carroll , as well as Cheryl Leonard of the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program and praised their work with the Committee Mr Duggins presented the following updates from the initial recommendations of the Committee that were provided to the Board in May 2010 Recommendation 1 – Get Organized A steering committee has been established which has broken off into smaller working groups that are actively meeting and continuing to monitor all progress The Committee is continuing to communicate with Johnston County Schools and a website has been established along with a blog site Recommendation 2 – Teen Involvement The Committee recognizes that teen involvement is the key to a successful initiative ; therefore , the Committee has established a program called the JoCo Teen Drivers in which each high school in the County can develop a leadership team to promote awareness and campaigns that they create themselves to each other JoCo Teen Drivers also has a website where teens can blog to each other as well as find useful information and promote the effort The Teens in the Driver’s Seat Program continues to progress with the help of a grant from the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program Under the direction of Lynda Carroll with the help of Ms Carroll’s son , Adam , a public service video featuring one representative from each high school is being finalized PagePage pageNumber7156 November 1 , 2010 – 10 00 am Continued Recommendation 3 – Identify and Improve the Roadways in Johnston County The Committee is meeting regularly with Jimmy Hawley of the North Carolina Department of Transportation in an effort to monitor and improve road conditions in the County Public Service Announcements are being made to encourage people to contact the Department of Transportation with concerns over the roadways Recommendation 4 – New Training Methods The Committee , through the leadership of Charlie Parrish , is continuing their research into driving simulators and training tracks that could be used in Johnston County to promote better driving practices Recommendation 5 – Reorganize and Standardize Driver’s Education The Committee has met with representatives from the Governor’s Highway Safety Program , the Department of Transportation Secretary , the North Carolina Highway Patrol , the Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner , the Crime Control and Public Safety Secretary , District Attorney Susan Doyle , Representative JH Langdon , Representative Leo Daughtry , Senator David Rouzer , and the Department of Public Instruction Superintendent June Atkinson in an effort to review the Driver’s Education Program Mr Duggins concluded the update by stating that the Johnston County Teen Driving Safety Committee is leading the initiative in North Carolina to eliminate teen vehicle fatalities and he believes that other parts of the State are watching the Committee’s work and progress Mr Duggins stated the Committee has been able to successfully get teens involved and excited about the initiative and he stressed that without their involvement , the effort would fail Mr Duggins commented that it is the hopes of the Committee , through the teen involvement , to make it “ cool ” to drive safely in Johnston County Mr Duggins stated that without the support from the Board of Commissioners , the Committee would not be successful and he thanked them for making it an important issue in the County Commissioner Tony Braswell expressed his appreciation to Mr Duggins and asked him to remain involved with the Committee as a volunteer Commissioner Braswell stated that he along with Commissioner Cookie Pope , who began the initiative with him , recognizes the excellent job that Mr Duggins , Mr Parrish , Ms Carroll , as well as all the Committee members have done to promote awareness and their efforts are sincerely appreciated Commissioner Cookie Pope echoed Commissioner Braswell’s comments and stated that she could not think of one other initiative that the Board has created that would top the work of the Teen Driving Safety Committee Commissioner Pope also reiterated earlier statements that one of the most important elements of the program is teen involvement Chairman Wade M Stewart stated that teen driving safety is a top priority of the Board and he commended the Committee for taking the matter seriously and moving forward with the program Chairman Stewart stated the effort is showing results and he is proud of the teenagers in the County for recognizing that driving safely is a very serious subject and that they are getting involved with their high school leadership groups Chairman Stewart also thanked Ms Leonard and the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program for their contributions and asked Ms Leonard to let everyone at the State level know that Johnston County will continue to make the issue a high priority Chairman Stewart also thanked Mr Duggins for his work with the Committee and wished him well with his future endeavors Mr Parrish thanked the Board of Commissioners for allowing the Committee to move forward with their work and he noted that Mr Duggins will be missed Mr Parrish encouraged everyone to remain focused on the effort and he asked the Board to consider providing the Committee with an individual in the near future to help them continue their efforts Commissioner Pope asked Ms Carroll to provide a copy of the finished video to the Board once it is ready Chairman Stewart invited the Committee back to a future meeting to present the video Ms Carroll agreed to provide the Board with a copy of the video and agreed to contact the leadership groups in the high schools and ask them to come to a future meeting as well PagePage pageNumber8157 November 1 , 2010 – 10 00 am Continued 6 Budget Revisions County Finance Director Chad McLamb asked the Board to approve the budget revisions and offered to answer any questions Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr moved the Board approve the following budget amendments , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote Administration BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 63009098 Costs of Financing Schools , etc 132,00000 16 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 132,00000 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 630037905 Bond Proceeds 132,00000 16 TOTAL NET REVENUE 132,00000 Cooperative Extension BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 58000400 Legal and Professional Fees 4,71500 10 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 4,71500 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 580034155 State Grant 4,71500 10 TOTAL NET REVENUE 4,71500 Sheriff BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 51001700 Vehicles 1,12500 10 10 51004300 Special Services 76185 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 1,88685 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 1,88685 10 TOTAL NET REVENUE 1,88685 Social Services BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE PagePage pageNumber9158 November 1 , 2010 – 10 00 am Continued 61401902 10 State County Special Assistance 2,64200 10 61354540 WF Emergency Assistance 87300 10 61001100 Telephone 69500 10 61003200 Office Supplies 76300 10 61204516 In Home Aides 3600 10 61304502 Adult Day Care 21000 10 61004575 Contract Temp Agencies 1,79700 10 61054500 Contract Services 1,35100 10 61401905 IV - E Foster Care 4,20200 10 61003300 Foster Care Clothing 1,98700 10 61401906 State Foster Care 8,17500 10 61101909 Crisis 1,08900 10 61006386 Links Special Trust 24700 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 24,06700 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 610034123 Social Services Administration 24,06700 10 TOTAL NET REVENUE 24,06700 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 61000200 Salaries & Wages 48,32500 10 10 61000300 Salaries Part - Time 111,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 159,32500 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 610034123 Social Services Administration 159,32500 10 TOTAL NET REVENUE 159,32500 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 61101909 Crisis Intervention 270,25800 10 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 270,25800 BUDGET REQUESTED CHANGE FUND LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE CODE INCREASE DECREASE 610034123 Social Services Administration 270,25800 10 TOTAL NET REVENUE 270,25800 7 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 A Oakland Fire Protection District Commission – Reappointed Bryant Worley for a two year term to expire on October 31 , 2012 B Livestock Arena Management Board – Reappointed Leslie Averill , Rick Bedford , Denise Bricker , William Otis Byrd , Norman Denning , and Michele McLaughlin for two year terms to expire on December 31 , 2012 indicates a waiver was granted in the length of service policy Page0159 November 1 , 2010 – 10 00 am Continued C Veterans Services Advisory Board – Reappointed Jerry D Holloman representing Commissioner District 6 and George Murphy representing Commissioner District 4 for three year terms to expire on December 31 , 2013 D Nursing Home Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board – Appointed Patricia Schlecht for a one year initial term to expire on December 31 , 2011 8 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Pat Goddard reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of October 2010 She noted in addition to garnishments and bank attachments , ten foreclosure complaints were filed resulting in a collection of 67,24567 As of October 29 , 2010 , the Tax Department has collected 1332 of the real and personal levy for 2010 , and 6757 of the motor vehicle levy Through the NC State Debt Setoff Program , 45 accounts have been paid for a total of 4,17928 as of October 29 , 2010 The next foreclosure sale date is November 24 , 2010 Ms Goddard provided the Board with a brief update on the ongoing activities associated with the 2011 Revaluation and complimented her staff on their work throughout the process 9 Manager Reports and Comments None 10 Board Reports and Comments A Agricultural Committee for the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Commissioner Cookie Pope expressed her appreciation to Tax Administrator Pat Goddard for assisting her in her work with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Agricultural Committee B Election Day 2010 nd Chairman Wade M Stewart reminded everyone that November 2 was the National Election Day and he urged everyone to get out and vote There being no further business , Commissioner Tony Braswell moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 10 55 am ____________________________ Wade M Stewart , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage