April 6, 2009 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 292 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners April 6 , 2009 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , April 6 , 2009 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 , W Ray Woodall , DeVan Barbour , and Tony Braswell Absent None Also Present Rick J Hester , County Manager , Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the Board , J Mark Payne , County Attorney , J Chad McLamb , Finance Officer , 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 Chairman Wade M Stewart asked if there were any adjustments to the agenda Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr stated that some of the proposed road additions under the consent agenda items were located within the Town of Clayton’s newly expanded Extraterritorial Jurisdiction He questioned if the County should be approving those road additions , rather than the Town of Clayton County Attorney Mark Payne advised that there would be no harm in the County Board of Commissioners approving the request Planning Director Berry Gray stated he would mention Commissioner Mims ’ question to Tim Little , Department of Transportation District Engineer , and get his opinion for future similar situations Commissioner W Ray Woodall noted he was absent from the March meeting due to illness and he took the opportunity to thank everyone for all the cards , flowers , and well wishes he received while in the hospital Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – March 2 , 2009 10 00 am and 6 00 pm ; March 2 , 2009 Special Meeting 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 Kentucky Derby Drive , Churchill Downs Drive , and Saratoga Lane – Brookhill Estates Subdivision – Section One – Phases I , II , and III – Clayton Township Falls Drive Extension SR 2688 – Timberlake Subdivision , Phase Two – Wilders Township Balmoral Street , Avocet Lane , Egret Court , and Aviary Court – Broadmoor West Subdivision , Section One , Phase One – Cleveland Township Grandstand Lane , Ferris Circle , Coaster Court , and Carrousel Court – Fairground Pointe Subdivision – Pleasant Grove TownshipPage293 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued Terrace Ridge Drive , Sierra Court , Yesteryear Court , and Upland Court – Terrace Ridge Subdivision – Pleasant Grove Township Wynmore Lane , E Thicket Drive , W Thicket Drive , and Round Pond Circle – Wyndom Knoll Subdivision – Pleasant Grove Township C Proclamation – National Telecommunicator’s Week – April 12 - 18 , 2009 The Board adopted the following proclamation declaring the week of April 12 - 18 , 2009 as National Telecommunicator’s Week in Johnston County National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week April 12 - 18 , 2009 WHEREAS , emergencies can occur at anytime that require police , fire or emergency medical services ; the E - 911 Communications Center was created to provide a vital contribution to the quality of life enjoyed by citizens and visitors to Johnston County ; WHEREAS , when an emergency occurs , the access to a 911 center dramatically improves the prompt response of police officers , firefighters and paramedics is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property ; WHEREAS , the Telecommunicators are trained , prepared and ready ; the safety of our police officers , firefighters and EMS personnel are dependent upon the quality and accuracy of information obtained from citizens who telephone the Johnston County E - 911 Communications Center ; WHEREAS , Public Safety Telecommunicators are the first and most critical contact our citizens have with emergency services ; WHEREAS , Public Safety Telecommunicators are the single vital link for our police officers , firefighters and EMS personnel by monitoring their activities by radio , providing them information and insuring their safety ; WHEREAS , Public Safety Telecommunicators of the Johnston County E - 911 Communications Center have contributed substantially to the apprehension of criminals , suppression of fires and treatment of patients ; WHEREAS , each Telecommunicator has exhibited compassion , understanding and professionalism during the performance of their job ; WHEREAS , National Telecommunicator’s Week will serve to recognize the Telecommunicators of Johnston County who provide a vital public safety service ; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Johnston , hereby proclaim and th th – 18 , 2009 as National Telecommunicator’s Week in Johnston County , in honor of the men declares the week of April 12 and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our county and citizens safe th Adopted this the 6 day of April , 2009 D Proclamation – Litter Sweep Spring 2009 – April 18 , 2009 through May 2 , 2009 The Board adopted the following proclamation declaring April 18 , 2009 through May 2 , 2009 as Litter Sweep Spring 2009 in Johnston County PROCLAMATION SPRING LITTER SWEEP 2009 WHEREAS , the North Carolina Department of Transportation organizes an annual spring statewide roadside cleanup to ensure clean and beautiful roads in North Carolina ; and WHEREAS , the spring 2009 LITTER SWEEP roadside cleanup will take place April 18 through May 2 , 2009 , and encourages local governments and communities , civic and professional groups , businesses , churches , schools , families and individual citizens to participate in the Department of Transportation cleanup by sponsoring and organizing local roadside cleanups ; and WHEREAS , Adopt - A - Highway volunteers , Department of Transportation employees , Department of Correction inmates and community service workers , local government agencies , community leaders , civic and community organizations , businesses , churches , schools , and environmentally concerned citizens conduct annual local cleanups during LITTER SWEEP and may receive certificates of appreciation for their participation ; and WHEREAS , the great natural beauty of our state and a clean environment are sources of great pride for all North Carolinians , attracting tourists and aiding in recruiting new industries ; and WHEREAS , the cleanup will increase awareness of the need for cleaner roadsides , emphasize the importance of not littering , and encourage recycling of solid wastes ; and st WHEREAS , the 2009 spring cleanup will celebrate the 21 Anniversary of the North Carolina Adopt - A - Highway program and its 5,750 volunteer groups that donate their labor and time year round to keep our roadsides clean ; and WHEREAS , the LITTER SWEEP cleanup will be a part of educating the children of this great State regarding the importance of a clean environment to the quality of life in Johnston County and North Carolina ; and NOW , THEREFORE , THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS , does hereby proclaim April 18 through May 2 , 2009 as LITTER SWEEP time in Johnston County , and urges all citizens to take an active role in making their communities cleaner th Adopted this the 6 day of April , 2009 Page294 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued E Proclamation – National County Government Week – “ Greening Our Future ” – May 3 - 9 , 2009 The Board adopted the following proclamation declaring the week of May 3 – 9 , 2009 as National County Government Week in Johnston County National County Government Week May 3 - 9 , 2009 “ Greening Our Future ” WHEREAS , the nation’s 3,068 counties provide a variety of essential public services to communities serving 300 million Americans ; and WHEREAS , Johnston County and all counties take seriously their responsibility to protect and enhance the health , welfare and safety of its residents in sensible and cost - effective ways ; and WHEREAS , many county government initiatives and programs involve the protection of valuable and vulnerable environmental resources in communities ; and WHEREAS , the National Association of Counties is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States ; and WHEREAS , the National Association of Counties created National County Government Week in 1991 to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of the nation’s counties to meet the needs of the community ; and WHEREAS , NACo and Johnston County are working together to Restore the Partnership between all levels of government to better serve American communities ; NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim May 3 - 9 , 2009 as National County Government Week in Johnston County th day of April , 2009 Adopted this the 6 F Call for Public Hearing – Wilson’s Mills Water District Environmental Assessment The Board scheduled a public hearing to present the findings of the Environmental Assessment for the construction of a water main to increase supply to a booster pump station located on SR 1010 in the Wilson’s Mills Water District The public hearing will be held at the May 4 , 2009 10 00 am Board meeting G Sheriff’s Department – Request to Change Date of Surplus Auction At the March 2 , 2009 meeting , the Board declared a number of vehicles from the Sheriff’s Department as surplus and authorized the sale of the vehicles at a government services administration auction on Wednesday , April 15 , 2009 at 10 00 am At the request of Sheriff Steve Bizzell , the Board approved the authorized surplus vehicle auction date to be changed to Monday , April 20 , 2009 at 3 00 pm to be held by Manheim of NC Auto Auction formerly Aycock Auto Auction of Kenly , North Carolina at their facility in Kenly H Request for Fireworks Display The Board approved a fireworks display , according to North Carolina General Statute 14 , Article 54 and Chapter 33 of the 2006 North Carolina Fire Code , along with the necessary permits from th the Johnston County Inspections Department for Margaret Maron and her husband’s 50 wedding anniversary celebration located at 343 Two Claude Road in the Pleasant Grove Township during the weekend of June 20 – 21 , 2009 I Tax Releases & Refunds – 02 16 2009 – 03 15 2009 Motor Vehicle Release Refund Report Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2008 0901 - 878265 0810 - 989822 LAMBERT , PANICE GARRIS Overpayment 10130 2008 0902 - 889132 0811 - 993557 JONES , SARA MACKENZIE Release 17326 2008 0902 - 892658 0811 - 001634 CARTER , DONNA GOFF Release 16903 2008 0902 - 886718 0811 - 999720 BARNETTE , JOHN DAVID Release 22637 2008 0902 - 886719 0811 - 002116 BARNETTE , STEPHANIE ANN Release 30437 2008 0811 - 846051 0808 - 965126 BARBACCI , LAURIE KATHLEEN Release 10179 2008 0902 - 885321 0811 - 997904 REICHARD , DONALD LEROY Release 12235 2008 0902 - 888014 0811 - 998496 NIEWOEHNER , PAUL ERWIN Release 44794 Page295 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued 2008 0812 - 867391 0809 - 977425 MERKLEY MECHANICAL ASSOCIATES LLC Overpayment 34554 2008 0902 - 885742 0811 - 998355 WARD , MICHAEL NORFLEET Release 11585 2008 0902 - 887297 0811 - 002350 RAINEY , CHARLES DAVIS Release 28787 2008 0902 - 887074 0811 - 001531 KENNEDY , BRION THOMAS Release 13449 2008 0812 - 870163 0809 - 977203 YALE , DAVID ROLLIN Overpayment 19205 2008 0902 - 889559 0811 - 994739 DUKES , PHYLLIS SELINA Overpayment 14141 2008 0902 - 884279 0811 - 998685 FANN , BOBBY Release 20630 2008 0901 - 871116 0810 - 983093 BYRD , JODY ROBERT Overpayment 10232 2008 0902 - 888390 0811 - 002132 GRADY , JAMES EVERETTE Release 29106 2008 0902 - 884803 0811 - 001314 KLIMKOWSKI , BENJAMIN HAROLD Release 15374 2008 0810 - 843541 0807 - 946273 ANSLEY , DOUGLAS BRETT Overpayment 12258 2008 0809 - 826220 0806 - 932306 GLOVER , SANDY SMITH Overpayment 27367 2007 0805 - 771659 0802 - 870116 HINTON , RONALD GERALD Overpayment 14433 2007 0805 - 771659 0802 - 870116 HINTON , RONALD GERALD Void Refund 14433 2008 0902 - 889720 0811 - 995147 HINTON , RONALD GERALD Overpayment 21598 2008 0902 - 885508 0811 - 001917 SMITH , TERRY MARLIN Release 18182 2008 0810 - 833779 0807 - 945314 LEHMAN , MICHAEL MEREDITH Overpayment 25288 2008 0807 - 796405 0804 - 902095 LEMAY , DEAN ALEXANDER Overpayment 25977 2008 0808 - 812397 0805 - 917854 LUSK , KIMBERLY MARIE Overpayment 14368 2007 0806 - 776804 0803 - 881976 MCDOUGALD , KEVIN BRIAN Overpayment 22600 2007 0805 - 766159 0802 - 872315 NAPIER , ANDREW LEONARD Overpayment 21041 2008 0809 - 825611 0806 - 924388 PEARCE , DAVID HARDY Overpayment 11536 2008 0810 - 834370 0807 - 940016 RAND , ANITA COLLETTE Overpayment 11582 2007 0710 - 680703 0707 - 758204 SANTOS , JESSICA MARIE Overpayment 14603 2008 0809 - 829837 0806 - 933912 SMITH , VICTOR GERARD Overpayment 14324 2008 0808 - 812853 0805 - 918295 SURLES , ANGELA ANNETTE Overpayment 15742 2008 0812 - 870884 0809 - 976769 CSX TRANSPORTATION INC Release 23684 2007 0805 - 772299 0802 - 867393 TREVINO , LORENA Overpayment 22789 2007 0804 - 754262 0801 - 839368 WASHINGTON , NODIA NICOLE Overpayment 15157 2008 0808 - 814370 0805 - 917131 RHODES , ANGELA POPE Tag Surrender 10449 2008 0809 - 821353 0806 - 934717 YOUNG , JR , WILLIE Overpayment 12266 2008 0808 - 806210 0805 - 918370 MORAN , III , GEORGE QUINTON Overpayment 21186 2008 0807 - 797069 0804 - 902484 MANGARO , LAWRENCE BARRETT Overpayment 18900 2007 0805 - 773749 0802 - 868891 RYDER , PAUL GLENN Overpayment 12595 2007 0805 - 765315 0802 - 872382 GARNER , JR , STEVE ASHLEY Overpayment 19573 2008 0808 - 805953 0805 - 915673 LORDEN , FELICIA SPRUILL Overpayment 14258 2008 0807 - 798953 0804 - 900478 MCNEIL , CHANDRA LENETTE Overpayment 23000 2008 0810 - 837226 0807 - 944779 BARBOUR , KRISTY CONTIANA Overpayment 13733 2007 0806 - 785992 0803 - 882450 TINSLEY , SHARWAN Overpayment 15900 2007 0804 - 753310 0801 - 838164 LONG , JR , DANNY RAY Overpayment 11175 2007 0805 - 775110 0802 - 871231 SUTTON , WILLIAM PATRICK Overpayment 20178 2008 0809 - 818926 0806 - 930937 CROWDER , MIRIAM SPELLS Overpayment 19117 2007 0804 - 761287 0801 - 837744 WILLIAMS , WENDY JACKSON Overpayment 14437 2007 0805 - 774918 0802 - 871095 BARBOUR , LATANJA YVONNE Overpayment 13457 2008 0808 - 806102 0805 - 916650 MCMILLIAN , CAROLYN WATSON Overpayment 15883 2008 0807 - 792343 0804 - 898626 HUNTER , SHANNON KEYSHONA Overpayment 10704 2007 0803 - 740458 0712 - 817926 RAYNOR , DOROTHY BYRD Overpayment 10797 2008 0809 - 827746 0806 - 933840 HOLDER , KEVIN ANDREW Overpayment 15238 2007 0805 - 771263 0802 - 871724 BATTEN , BRIAN PATRICK Overpayment 19879 2007 0803 - 745506 0712 - 821773 CRUTCHFIELD , JR , DONALD ALAN Overpayment 14292 2008 0901 - 881680 0810 - 984702 PENNY , SCOTT GENNINGS Release 14381 2008 0809 - 817897 0806 - 933078 RHODES , RENEE TAYLOR Overpayment 17604 2008 0811 - 857545 0808 - 962852 PARRISH , GREGORY FRANKLIN Overpayment 12734 2008 0808 - 813499 0805 - 917926 DEANS , AMBER DAWN Overpayment 14397 2008 0808 - 811021 0805 - 916819 RICHARDSON , EVELYN MONTGOMERY Overpayment 19913 2008 0808 - 810233 0805 - 916635 WILSON , CAROL MANGUM Overpayment 11251 2008 0808 - 806912 0805 - 916040 STRICKLAND , JR , CARL Overpayment 20539 2007 0805 - 772930 0802 - 871546 FORD , LAKEISHA LYNETTE Overpayment 11500 2008 0808 - 810373 0805 - 919771 DEANS , BARBARA GIBSON Overpayment 23408 2007 0805 - 772874 0802 - 873806 EDWARDS , CLARA PAULINA - CHARLOTTE Overpayment 14142 PagePage pageNumber5296 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued 2007 0804 - 759030 0801 - 835302 JIMENEZ , JUDY SANCHEZ Overpayment 10432 2007 0801 - 721685 0710 - 800488 DOYLE , PATRICK JOSEPH Release 33302 2008 0901 - 875754 0810 - 988040 DOYLE , PATRICK JOSEPH Release 29645 2008 0812 - 868443 0809 - 978857 GIDDENS , ROY MIKE Overpayment 47817 2008 0901 - 871794 0810 - 981457 HERRING , LOYDE EARL Overpayment 17682 2008 0901 - 871794 0810 - 981457 HERRING , LOYDE EARL Void Refund 17682 2007 0805 - 765008 0802 - 872838 CRESS , JULIA KAY Overpayment 15128 2008 0902 - 883714 0811 - 999274 BARBOUR , EDWARD LOUIS Release 15506 2008 0902 - 891536 0811 - 999011 VANCE , TIMOTHY SHAWN Release 17094 2008 0902 - 884077 0811 - 998951 COPCUTT , III , VINCENT WILLIAM Release 14465 2008 0902 - 884078 0811 - 999259 COPCUTT , III , VINCENT WILLIAM Release 10929 2008 0901 - 874467 0810 - 981944 TEW , PHYLLIS EDWARDS Release 28787 2008 0808 - 810193 0805 - 919753 VORTEX CONSTRUCTION CO LLC Overpayment 24483 2008 0810 - 840619 0807 - 946848 PEARCE , KAREN RENEE Release 15062 2008 0812 - 858424 0809 - 976737 HONEYCUTT , JR , EARL RAY Overpayment 16006 2008 0812 - 863356 0809 - 971603 VARNEY , JANICE SUE Release 11349 2008 0808 - 805824 0805 - 915322 KING , UASHEKQUA LASHONDER Overpayment 11424 2008 0902 - 882581 0811 - 001471 KENNY , THOMAS MICHAEL Release 14162 2007 0805 - 773402 0802 - 874671 MILDEN , ARAWANAH ELAINE Overpayment 11696 2008 0809 - 821908 0806 - 926032 MASSENGILL , JIMMY DANIEL Overpayment 17636 2008 0809 - 821526 0806 - 932265 BOONE , WILLIAM BAXTER Overpayment 35320 2007 0805 - 769664 0802 - 871316 WALTON , LONEY H Release 15817 2008 0812 - 864669 0809 - 976098 CINTAS DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT Release 54029 2008 0901 - 876228 0810 - 988558 REYES , MARLON A Release 31731 2008 0811 - 856696 0808 - 964193 KILGORE , TIMOTHY JAMES Release 13524 2008 0808 - 815063 0805 - 915592 KILGORE , TIMOTHY JAMES Release 18045 2008 0807 - 801278 0804 - 902448 KILGORE , ALISON JEAN Release 15427 2008 0902 - 889629 0811 - 994317 GASKILL , ALBERT ROWE Release 48497 2008 0812 - 860826 0809 - 976584 GLOVER , LINDA FAULKNER Release 11416 2008 0808 - 811239 0805 - 915788 WHITLEY , ANGELA HOWELL Overpayment 20195 2008 0812 - 863393 0809 - 970501 WILLIAMS , MARY ELIZABETH Overpayment 10164 2008 0808 - 809063 0805 - 918133 SIVLEY , CAROL PAULINE Overpayment 20200 2008 0808 - 814949 0805 - 920162 COOLEY , PEGGY ANN Overpayment 14000 2008 0808 - 810557 0805 - 916269 MIDGETT , BARBARA ANN Overpayment 16886 2008 0808 - 806460 0805 - 917808 PONCE , JUANITA DELOIS Overpayment 12149 2008 0808 - 815902 0805 - 910488 PINKHAM , BRIAN EDWARD Overpayment 11538 2008 0808 - 804403 0805 - 910411 ANDERSON , GWENDOLYN NICHOLSON Overpayment 14617 2008 0808 - 816185 0805 - 909060 AMADOR - LAGOS , LUIS ALONSO Overpayment 11545 2007 0804 - 751958 0801 - 837795 BARBOUR , LISA DANIELLE Overpayment 20540 2008 0808 - 813219 0805 - 919927 BARFIELD , SHIRLEY HARVEY Overpayment 12815 2008 0809 - 818492 0806 - 926616 BATSON , STACY DARREN Overpayment 14739 2008 0807 - 798453 0804 - 895368 CARMICHAEL , BRITTANY DANIELLE Overpayment 13148 2008 0809 - 818202 0806 - 924628 WILLIAMSON , DEANA VIA Release 20566 2008 0808 - 811931 0805 - 919571 CHAVIS , VALERIA GELINE Overpayment 14545 2008 0809 - 824964 0806 - 925353 COLON , KARINA IVELISSE Overpayment 10811 2008 0808 - 813488 0805 - 915790 DAVIS , LEONARD ARTIS Overpayment 21185 2008 0808 - 813495 0805 - 918733 DAVIS , SHERON MCCOY Overpayment 12263 2007 0806 - 785171 0803 - 881046 EDWARDS , TONTRINA TAYON Overpayment 10222 2007 0805 - 763653 0802 - 873904 GRISSOM , GEORGE ANTHONY Overpayment 16450 2008 0808 - 808671 0805 - 919313 HALISKI , AMANDA DIANE Overpayment 12174 2008 0810 - 840254 0807 - 947081 HARDIN , CHRISTOPHER WAYNE Overpayment 22858 2007 0805 - 773061 0802 - 872364 HARVEY , MELISSA KAY Overpayment 12147 2007 0805 - 770449 0802 - 874048 HASKINS , CAROL LOUISE Overpayment 11406 2008 0809 - 829335 0806 - 933116 HOLDER , CHANDA TUCKER Overpayment 32991 2008 0810 - 833533 0807 - 945133 JAIMES , JORGE Overpayment 16846 2008 0809 - 827837 0806 - 932127 JOHNSON , JOAN RENEE Overpayment 11058 2008 0808 - 815062 0805 - 919977 KEYES , JR , JESSE LEE Overpayment 27026 2007 0805 - 765933 0802 - 873539 MAJETTE , CORY DONNELL Overpayment 10067 2008 0808 - 809809 0805 - 910068 MASTERSON , KYLE JOSEPH Overpayment 15251 2007 0805 - 769377 0802 - 870887 MCDOUGALD , SANDRA FAITH Overpayment 11243 PagePage pageNumber6297 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued 2007 0806 - 779078 0803 - 889344 MCGILL , RONNELL LEVON Overpayment 47005 2007 0806 - 787151 0803 - 884863 MCNEIL , PATRICIA ANN Overpayment 10384 2008 0809 - 821998 0806 - 931155 OUTLAW , ANTHONY FREDERICK Overpayment 21177 2008 0808 - 814216 0805 - 915965 OVERBY , BRANDON DAVID Overpayment 21964 2008 0810 - 835923 0807 - 941399 PARKER , ANN HAYES Overpayment 11889 2008 0810 - 831747 0807 - 938558 PARKER , CHARLES MICHAEL Overpayment 13948 2008 0810 - 842210 0807 - 943997 POSTON , PHONDA MERRITT Overpayment 10625 2008 0809 - 824899 0806 - 926907 SINCLAIR , BRIGITTE WHITFIELD Overpayment 13780 2007 0805 - 772210 0802 - 868756 SMITH , ARIVIA LEAVETTE Overpayment 10500 2007 0805 - 772215 0802 - 871209 SMITH , TASHEMA ANN - MARIE Overpayment 12993 2008 0808 - 812790 0805 - 913821 SORIANO , JORGE LUIS Overpayment 16264 2007 0805 - 767966 0802 - 865056 STANLEY , SCOTTY DALE Overpayment 11123 2007 0806 - 777194 0803 - 889922 SURLES , DEMETRICE ANN Overpayment 16786 2007 0805 - 766847 0802 - 873380 TOMLINSON , MALCOLM JEROME Overpayment 15031 2008 0808 - 813038 0805 - 918493 WALKER , ANGELA DENISE Overpayment 21562 2007 0805 - 772400 0802 - 866985 WALL , DONNA JEFFREYS Overpayment 13092 2008 0808 - 811931 0805 - 919571 CHAVIS , VALERIA GELINE Void Refund 14545 2008 0810 - 833533 0807 - 945133 JAIMES , JORGE Void Refund 16846 2008 0809 - 818844 0806 - 924367 COGAR , STEVEN Overpayment 15399 2008 0809 - 820239 0806 - 928541 OLIVE , CHARLES KEITH Overpayment 16126 2008 0808 - 811313 0805 - 920066 CLAYTON , ERIC BRIAN Overpayment 11068 2008 0810 - 841417 0807 - 936286 DAVIS , LEONARD ARTIS Overpayment 10730 2007 0806 - 778086 0803 - 889974 DOYLE , JOE WESLEY Overpayment 21871 2008 0812 - 863014 0809 - 975517 LANCASTER , VALERIE JOHNSON Overpayment 15514 2008 0902 - 886480 0811 - 997479 QUINN , JR , ANTHONY DEAN Release 22458 2008 0901 - 882345 0809 - 976887 SANTAVICCA , PIETRO NEVO Overpayment 10000 2008 0811 - 856417 0808 - 953599 WATSON , CHARLOTTE BRADLEY Overpayment 15962 2008 0808 - 814285 0805 - 918367 PERRY , LISA ANN Overpayment 18096 2008 0809 - 819887 0806 - 935063 LOCUS , SHAWNTA BOWENS Overpayment 11973 2008 0811 - 846732 0808 - 954495 CUEVAS , DORIS BERMUDEZ Overpayment 20486 2008 0811 - 852397 0808 - 965250 LEWIS , MARTIN CLEVELAND Overpayment 29691 2008 0903 - 893492 0812 - 005584 BYRD , RICHARD NEIL Release 10231 2008 0809 - 827931 0806 - 923056 LASSITER , JACKIE ANDERSON Overpayment 10525 2008 0902 - 888277 0811 - 000609 BIZZELL , LOUISE POPE Release 13710 2008 0812 - 866415 0809 - 978816 GATTA , JUANITA ROBIN Release 11577 Real Personal Property Releases 2 17 2009 15 57 35 121 CATHY 2007 - 034200 37055400 HAYES , JAMES L 42251 2 17 2009 15 59 11 121 CATHY 2008 - 035274 37055400 HAYES , JAMES L 42251 2 23 2009 13 19 17 341 ASHLEY 2008 - 501266 2000143253 GILES , SHATAVIA L 12498 2 23 2009 13 50 07 341 ASHLEY 2008 - 070767 2000101112 RENFROW , VALARIE NICOLE 13590 2 23 2009 13 54 15 341 ASHLEY 2007 - 068811 2000101112 RENFROW , VALARIE NICOLE 14563 2 23 2009 15 13 14 341 ASHLEY 2004 - 202633 2000091550 GIPSON , MARCUS T 20009 2 24 2009 16 06 17 121 CATHY 2007 - 017687 19718529 COLONIAL CARTON CO INC 8,68604 2 24 2009 16 08 37 121 CATHY 2008 - 018057 19718529 COLONIAL CARTON CO INC 9,44037 2 26 2009 16 01 58 121 CATHY 2008 - 065301 2000121821 PATTON , SCOTT A 30201 3 2 2009 15 18 06 341 ASHLEY 2008 - 501119 2000143124 COLLINS , KATIE 29612 3 3 2009 11 47 05 105 SHEILA 2009 - 200126 2000014323 JONES , NORWOOD GODWIN JR 98265 3 3 2009 11 51 16 105 SHEILA 2009 - 200127 2000014323 JONES , NORWOOD GODWIN JR 98265 3 3 2009 11 52 40 105 SHEILA 2009 - 200128 2000014323 JONES , NORWOOD GODWIN JR 98265 3 4 2009 9 11 05 105 SHEILA 2008 - 201579 2000101402 JOHNSON , EZELLE D LIFE EST 39972 3 4 2009 9 13 30 105 SHEILA 2008 - 201580 2000101402 JOHNSON , EZELLE D LIFE EST 39972 3 4 2009 9 14 22 105 SHEILA 2008 - 201581 2000101402 JOHNSON , EZELLE D LIFE EST 39972 3 4 2009 9 15 16 105 SHEILA 2008 - 201582 2000101402 JOHNSON , EZELLE D LIFE EST 39972 3 4 2009 9 16 04 105 SHEILA 2008 - 201583 2000101402 JOHNSON , EZELLE D LIFE EST 57913 3 4 2009 9 17 14 105 SHEILA 2008 - 201584 2000101402 JOHNSON , EZELLE D LIFE EST 57913 3 4 2009 9 18 17 105 SHEILA 2008 - 201585 2000101402 JOHNSON , EZELLE D LIFE EST 57913 3 4 2009 9 19 07 105 SHEILA 2008 - 201586 2000101402 JOHNSON , EZELLE D LIFE EST 57913 3 4 2009 10 39 04 341 ASHLEY 2008 - 201807 2000143765 CAPPS , RUSSELL 14623 3 13 2009 11 29 44 341 ASHLEY 2008 - 095689 2000136455 OGBURN , JASPER V JR 40777 3 13 2009 14 48 56 341 ASHLEY 2008 - 071033 2000061140 RHODES , JODY ALLEN 10639 3 13 2009 16 10 56 341 ASHLEY 2008 - 023629 2000081791 DIXON , ALMA 15564PagePage pageNumber7298 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued Real Personal Property Refunds 2 17 2009 15 58 38 121 2007 - 034200 37055400 HAYES , JAMES L 42251 CATHY 2 17 2009 15 59 54 121 2008 - 035274 37055400 HAYES , JAMES L 42251 CATHY 2 26 2009 15 18 28 121 2008 - 046656 2000001686 KENT , JAMES L 12611 CATHY 2 26 2009 15 27 12 319 2008 - 097757 65903194 PACE , TED 23383 JACKIE 2 26 2009 15 35 42 319 2008 - 040845 2000037619 J S & S DEVELOPMENT INC 33111 JACKIE 2 26 2009 16 03 14 121 2008 - 065301 2000121821 PATTON , SCOTT A 30804 CATHY 3 2 2009 8 07 35 189 2007 - 039264 2000078732 INGRAM , DANNY RAY 12597 TERI 3 2 2009 14 52 44 189 2008 - 011734 2000028800 BROCKINGTON , LUTHER JR 19160 TERI 3 2 2009 14 58 45 189 2008 - 014637 2000025621 CAPPS , LESTER LEROY 15127 TERI 3 2 2009 15 20 22 310 2008 - 015286 2000112634 CARSON , STEVEN J 10000 JENNIFER 3 3 2009 14 33 39 9999 2008 - 037266 2000037264 HINTON , SUSAN T 37370 LOCKBOX 3 6 2009 14 15 15 9999 2008 - 026562 2000115740 EM DEVELOPMENT INC 43460 LOCKBOX 3 6 2009 14 42 25 121 2008 - 026559 2000115740 EM DEVELOPMENT INC 40923 CATHY 3 06 2009 16 49 08 165 2008 - 028600 2000068384 FLOWERS , DENNIS 11430 JAN 3 9 2009 11 43 59 189 2002 - 068025 2000068016 STEWART , RICKY 21809 TERI 3 10 2009 14 27 13 9999 2008 - 021879 2000112903 43931 DAUGHTRY , JEAN MASSENGILL LOCKBOX 3 13 2009 14 41 26 310 2008 - 007426 2000075879 BEASLEY , JASON CHADWICK 14071 JENNIFER March 18 , 2009 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 2 16 09 to 3 15 09 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 95863 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 77214 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 10,46358 Recommended by Tax Administrator Pat Goddard Approved by Finance Officer J Chad McLamb 3 Public Comments A US Census 2010 Dayling Tolan , Partnership Specialist with the US Census Bureau , spoke regarding the upcoming 2010 Census and noted the importance for counties to develop a Complete Count Committee to create strategies on how to reach and educate the Johnston County population regarding the Census Ms Tolan announced that US Census representatives will be canvassing the Johnston County area beginning immediately and will be carrying the proper identification Chairman Wade M Stewart asked Ms Tolan to remain in contact with the County Manager for any assistance that the Census representatives may need during the canvassing Chairman Stewart inquired as to what kind of public relations activities have been done to notify the citizens of the upcoming canvassing project Ms Tolan reported the Census Bureau will be canvassing the area for approximately three months and they have tried to notify the citizens by issuing press releases through the print media as well as radio announcements Ms Tolan also reported they have notified the local law enforcement so they will be aware of the initiative and can help to inform the citizens County Manager Rick Hester stated the Complete Count Committee’s mission is to make the public aware of the Census and the associated address canvassing that will be ongoing Ms Tolan added the Complete Count Committee needs to develop a strategy to help reach out to the citizens and get as much participation as possible At the inquiry of Commissioner Cookie Pope , Ms Tolan reported approximately 1,500 Census Bureau representatives will begin canvassing 11 counties , including Johnston County Upon further questions , Ms Tolan clarified that the canvassing may have already begun over the previous week - end in certain areas of the County She reiterated that the representatives will carry official identification PagePage pageNumber8299 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued 4 Recognition of the Johnston County Planning Board Chairman Wade M Stewart called on the Planning Board members present to come forward Chairman Stewart expressed the Board of Commissioners ’ gratitude to the members of the Planning Board for the service they perform for Johnston County Planning Board Chairman Jim Jenkins thanked the Board of Commissioners for allowing the opportunity for the Planning Board members to be recognized Mr Jenkins stated the Planning Board appreciates the Board of Commissioners adopting the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Johnston County , noting it will be a useful tool as the County continues to grow Mr Jenkins introduced the members present including Larry Massengill , William Odell Edwards , and James Gathers , Jr Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr stated the Planning Board does an excellent job of helping to work out details and concerns related to rezoning cases prior to them being reviewed by the Board of Commissioners After further discussion , the Board presented Certificates of Appreciation to each of the current members on the Planning Board , as follows James H Jenkins , Jr , Chairman JL Skip Browder Allan C DeLaine William Odell Edwards James Gathers , Jr William E Letchworth Larry W Massengill Bradley N Schulz Scott B Smith Chairman Stewart also recognized the work of the two ex - officio members , Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , and Larry Strickland who represents the Board of Education on the Planning Board 5 Public Hearing – 10 15 am – Benson Fire Department First Responder Franchise Request Advertised – In The Smithfield Herald – March 25 and April 1 , 2009 Chairman Wade M Stewart opened the public hearing Kim Robertson , Director of Emergency Services , explained that the Benson Fire Department is requesting a first responder franchise now that they have satisfied all the requirements to provide the service Ms Robertson reported the Johnston County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee voted to recommend approval of the request Ms Robertson introduced Benson Fire Department Chief Allan Daughtry and stated the Benson Fire Department has worked very hard on the effort Ms Robertson also recognized Benson Firefighters Troy Byrd and Chuck Lee Chairman Stewart commended the Benson Fire Department for their efforts and spoke of the importance of having first responder franchises Chairman Stewart stated he wished all the fire departments in Johnston County would provide the service Chief Daughtry stated he is very proud of the Benson Fire Department for their efforts on working to become a first responder franchise Chief Daughtry informed the Board that the Benson Fire Department will have approximately 25 certified individuals within the Department and their goal is to begin providing the service on August 1 , 2009 There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing First Vote of Approval Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the request from the Benson Fire Department to be franchised as a first responder unit NOTE A second vote will be required at the May 4 , 2009 10 00 am meeting PagePage pageNumber9300 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued 6 Emergency Services – EMS No Transport Policy and Fee Schedule Scott Blecke , EMS Division Chief for Johnston County , reported that he along with EMS Advisory Board Member Billy Langston were charged with developing an EMS No Transport Policy and Fee Schedule by the EMS Advisory Committee The policy and fee schedule would apply to instances where citizens summon EMS services , receive assessments and or treatment , but refuse EMS transport Mr Blecke noted the EMS Advisory Committee has reviewed the policy and fee schedule and recommends approval by the Board of Commissioners He offered to answer any questions At the inquiry of Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , Mr Blecke reported the County currently has a fee schedule in place for transport charges which will remain unchanged Chairman Wade M Stewart asked if the proposed policy would allow for some discretion among the EMS units in the County Mr Blecke confirmed that language has been incorporated into the proposed policy so that each EMS agency’s chief will have the ability to write off a charge , if they feel it is appropriate Mr Blecke reported that all the EMS chiefs across the County were in agreement with the proposed policy Commissioner Tony Braswell asked Mr Blecke to give an overview of the annual subscription program Mr Blecke explained that on an annual basis , citizens are asked to voluntarily participate in the subscription program whereby if they choose to pay the annual subscription fee , then their immediate family members in the household are not charged for ambulance services during the year The insurance company is billed for their part ; however , any co - pays and or deductibles to the patient are waived Mr Blecke noted the annual subscription drive is beginning soon with the forms being mailed out in the coming weeks Commissioner Braswell suggested that perhaps a subscription renewal form could be created and mailed to those that have previously participated in the program Mr Blecke stated he would pass along the suggestion to the EMS chiefs EMS No Transport Policy and Fee Scheduled Adopted Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following policy and fee schedule related to EMS Treatment Without Transport Johnston County Emergency Medical Services System EMS Treatment and Without Transport Policy Purpose To ensure that customers who summon EMS services in Johnston County are given the opportunity to receive an assessment and or treatment while refusing EMS Transport ; and that such services are offered in a consistent manner with reasonable charges for such service Definitions Assessment No Transport patient encounters where EMS Professionals perform an assessment , to include vital sign monitoring No treatment is performed This includes “ well person ” checks BLS Treatment No Transport Patient encounters resulting in an assessment ; and treatment at the Basic Life Support Level , as defined by the North Carolina Office of EMS ALS Treatment No Transport Patient encounters resulting in an assessment ; and treatment at the Advanced Life Support Level , as defined by the North Carolina Office of EMS Policy A EMS responses where a patient is encountered , but when transport is not made , shall be handled in accordance with the Johnston County EMS System Protocols and Procedures B EMS Agencies shall ensure that their respective billing software programs have disposition codes that include the above definitions C EMS Professionals shall choose the appropriate disposition codes based on the above definitions D Johnston County EMS will coordinate with the EMS billing contractor to ensure the following charges are applied , based on the disposition code entered into the patient chart 1 Assessment No Transport No Charge 2 BLS Treatment No Transport 50 3 ALS Treatment No Transport 100Page0301 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued E EMS Agency Chiefs retain the authority to waive the charges of any EMS response , regardless of disposition ; however , any charges for service must be in accordance with the rates approved by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners The primary purpose of an EMS agency is emergency response to ill and injured persons , not routine monitoring of wellness and vital signs Excess use of EMS resources by patients for the purpose of wellness and or vital sign monitoring can be considered misuse of the system Subjects calling EMS for assessment and or treatment without transport greater than six 6 times in a one month period will be presumed to be misusing the EMS System Each agency Chief will be responsible for identifying individuals who are misusing the EMS System , and work in conjunction with the Johnston County Emergency Services Office to find a solution 7 Johnston Health Hospital Update Ralph L Stewart , Jr , Chairman of the Johnston Health Board of Commissioners , addressed the Board and stated the purpose of their visit is to update the County on the activities and contributions by Johnston Health Mr Stewart introduced Johnston Health CEO Kevin Rogols and Johnston Health Director of Marketing and Community Relations Jim Perpich Mr Perpich submitted copies of the 2008 Annual Report for Johnston Health to the Board Mr Stewart noted the Annual Report is being mailed to all citizens in the County Mr Rogols stated the 2008 Annual Report was created in order to keep the residents of Johnston County informed of Johnston Health’s services Mr Rogols mentioned some of the recent ongoing expansions including the construction of the new patient tower in Smithfield , the site for the new in - patient hospice facility , and the site for the new Johnston Medical Center in Clayton He noted that Johnston Health is making a 144 million investment in health facilities throughout Johnston County in order to improve the health of the communities they serve Mr Rogols stressed that the expansions are focused on patient satisfaction , patient experience , and the quality of care He reported the Annual Report also focuses on Johnston Health’s contributions back to the economic well - being of the County Mr Rogols reviewed with the Board the following contributions to the County Payroll & Employee Benefits 72,342,392 Local Goods & Services 6,826,076 Town of Smithfield Utilities 1,050,269 Community Health Outreach 53,580 Professional Health Education 303,700 Cash Contributions charities , community events , JCC 105,173 Volunteer Services Contributions scholarships , patient needs , hospice 20,025 Value of Hospital Volunteer Labor 303,127 YWCA EncorePlus free mammograms 11,154 Project Access 701,000 Employee Contributions to Charities 62,092 Physician Recruitment 556,629 Uncompensated Patient Care 10,059,644 Bad Debt 8,867,735 Total Contributions 101,262,596 The Board thanked the Johnston Health representatives for the update 8 HAPP – Proposed FY 09 - 10 Streamlined Annual Plan and Administrative Plan Amendment HAPP Director Sandra Norris requested the Board’s approval of the proposed 2009 – 2010 streamlined annual plan Ms Norris noted there had been no changes to the plan Ms Norris also asked the Board to approve an amendment to HAPP’s Administrative Plan to allow direct deposit to pay landlords their monthly rental checks Upon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the 2009 – 2010 streamlined annual plan for the Housing Assistance Payment Program , as presented ; and further approved the amendment to the Administrative Plan allowing direct deposit to pay landlords their monthly rental checks Update on Waiting List Commissioner DeVan Barbour asked for an update on the current waiting list Page1302 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued Ms Norris reported that the waiting list was opened in April 2008 for two weeks and the HAPP Office received over 700 applications during that period Ms Norris stated that HUD allocates funding for the local HAPP Office to provide assistance to 619 families She noted that each year , the HAPP Office sends letters to all those on the waiting list inquiring if they wish to remain on the list 9 Emergency Food and Shelter Board – Request to Restructure Board Guidelines Molly Parker , Chair of the Johnston County Emergency Food and Shelter Board , explained that currently , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners appoints the members of the local Emergency Food and Shelter Board EFSB Ms Parker recalled that the local EFSB was created in 1993 by the Board of Commissioners and the initial membership was appointed at that time for two year terms Ms Parker stated that since the majority of the positions on the local EFSB are mandated by the National Board , she would like to request that the Board of Commissioners consider allowing the local EFSB to follow the national guidelines for the membership appointments , rather than the Board of Commissioners appointing members every two years At the inquiry of Commissioner Cookie Pope , Ms Parker indicated there is sometimes a conflict with having enough time to properly advertise the notice of funds available and convene the Board to review the applications , with the appointment of potentially new members on the local EFSB by the Board of Commissioners Ms Parker stated it would be easier if the local EFSB could follow the National Board’s guidelines for membership rather than waiting on appointments by the Board of Commissioners Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr asked how often the local EFSB meets Ms Parker stated they meet at least twice each year and have had no issues getting a quorum for their meetings She noted they may meet more during the year depending on the need Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver asked Ms Parker for an overview of the EFSB’s work Ms Parker reported the local EFSB receives an annual allocation of funding each year in Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Grants from the National Board The local EFSB advertises and receives applications from agencies requesting funding The local EFSB reviews the requests for funding and makes recommendations to the National Board who then allocates the funding The recipient agencies are required to file reports with the local EFSB on how the funding is spent which is also forwarded to the National Board to ensure the funds are spent properly She noted there are strict guidelines that each agency must follow when using the funds and the County’s overall allocation is based on the unemployment rate Chairman Wade M Stewart stated he did not quite understand how the appointment of members by the Board of Commissioners conflicted with local EFSB convening and carrying out their work Chairman Stewart acknowledged that are positions that are required by the National Board ; however , the Board of Commissioners over the years has appointed other members deemed appropriate to represent such agencies as Social Services , the Council on Aging , Community Action , Harbor , etc He asked how the delegation of the appointing authority would affect the local EFSB convening their meetings Ms Parker stated that it is sometimes difficult to follow the guidelines of the National Board as well as the appointment of other members by the Board of Commissioners with regards to the timeline of when the local EFSB meets Kim Robertson , Director of Emergency Services , informed the Board that the local EFSB is also responsible for disbursing the Unmet Needs Funds for disasters in the County such as tornados , hurricanes , etc Ms Robertson stated that when Hurricane Fran devastated Johnston County years ago , many organizations gave donations to the County for relief at that time The Emergency Services Department opened an account for the donations and designated it for unmet needs during times of disaster , with the local EFSB overseeing the funds She noted the account is continuously used for similar donations and disaster events to this day Commissioner Carver expressed concern with the possible duplication of assistance efforts by the local EFSB and County agencies Earl Marett , Social Services Director , explained there is a system in place that ensures no duplication of assistance in between the local EFSB funding and the County agencies to the end users Mr Marett stated that he believes the point Ms Parker is making is that the National Board from time to time establishes new guidelines for required members and it can be difficult to get those positions filled by the Board of Commissioners in time to convene and meet over the annual allocation of funds Page2303 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner DeVan Barbour noted there are other positions on the local EFSB that are not mandated by the National Board , but rather have been appointed over the years by the Board of Commissioners He stated perhaps the Board of Commissioners could allow the local EFSB to follow the national guidelines for the mandated positions and the Board of Commissioners could continue to make the appointments for the other at - large members Commissioner Mims stated that the National Board should allow more notice for any new required positions so that the Commissioners could have adequate time to advertise and fill those positions At the inquiry of Chairman Stewart , Chad McLamb , Finance Director , stated the County Finance Office administers the banking account for the local EFSB ; however , he clarified that the funds in the account are not considered a part of the County’s General Fund or budget Motion Commissioner Tony Braswell moved the Board grant the request and delegate the appointment authority to local EFSB Commissioner DeVan Barbour seconded the motion Further Discussion Commissioner Braswell stated that if delegating the appointment authority helps to resolves the timing issues by the local EFSB and makes the transition of funds simpler , then he could approve the request Commissioner Mims questioned if the local EFSB begins appointing its own membership , will the Board in effect be dissolved , and if so , what happens to the other members not required by the National Board County Attorney Mark Payne stated as he understands the request , the Board of Commissioners would only be delegating the appointing authority to the local EFSB Mr Payne advised that the current local EFSB would not be dissolved and would still ultimately belong to the Board of Commissioners He noted the local EFSB would need to establish their own policy on appointing at their next meeting and provide that information to the County Commissioner Braswell stated his motion would not change the membership makeup of the local EFSB but would only delegate the appointing authority to them Vote The motion carried by the following vote Ayes Commissioners Tony Braswell , DeVan Barbour , Cookie Pope , Jeffrey P Carver , W Ray Woodall Nays Commissioners Wade M Stewart , Allen L Mims , Jr 10 Neuse Charter School Update Chris Johnson , Neuse Charter School Board Chairman , addressed the Board along with Dr Patricia Harris , Neuse Charter School Director , to present the annual update Mr Johnson spoke on the need to continually educate the public regarding the Charter School He reported the current enrollment stands at 211 students in grades K - 6 and 267 students have been accepted for the 2009 – 2010 school year Mr Johnson reminded everyone that the Neuse Charter School is not a private school , but a free public school in Johnston County He noted that the school hopes to add more classes and grades in the future to accommodate more students Mr Johnson submitted a handout to the Board containing statistics from the school Mr Johnson informed the Board that they do not receive any bond money , lottery funds , or capital outlay He reported there have been occasions where parents have taken out personal loans to bridge from one year to the next any shortages in funding as well as fundraising activities are ongoing Mr Johnson stated a number of parents volunteer on any given day for the school Dr Patricia Harris informed the Board that as a charter school , they are required to have students take the standard end - of - year tests ; however , they are free to develop and teach their own curriculum She reported the school has enlisted staff from other countries in an effort to offer a broader learning environment Dr Harris stated they currently offer language classes in both Spanish and Chinese and the area of cultural arts is alsoPage3304 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued encouraged Dr Harris further stated that the school has a strong emphasis on communication and critical thinking skills with high academic standards and innovative approaches to teaching Dr Harris reported that last year’s test scores indicated an 82 proficiency rate in Writing and 72 in Reading and Math Dr Harris stated for a first year , she felt good about the scores ; however , they are hoping for higher results this year She noted that the pre - tests have indicated scores as high as 85 Dr Harris indicated that future plans are to expand to add a high school for the 2011 – 2012 school year Jimmy Lloyd , 3208 Golden Nugget Drive , Clayton , a parent from the Neuse Charter School , spoke in support of the school noting that it has offered an environment that has allowed his child to flourish He thanked the Board of Commissioners for their support to the school Mr Johnson informed the Board that their long range vision plan is to find a site of approximately 50 acres to house a K – 12 Neuse Charter School Campus He stated the effort is all about partnerships and he recognized the support the school has received from the Arts Council through the Artists - In - The Schools Program Mr Johnson thanked the Board for allowing the opportunity to present the update Commissioner Tony Braswell commented on the enrollment expected for 2009 – 2010 and asked if the school could accommodate the increase Mr Johnson reported that with the addition of a new modular unit , the school will be able to accommodate 300 students Dr Harris reminded everyone that the school does not have a cafeteria or a transportation system so each student brings their lunch and parents are responsible for getting their children to and from school Dr Harris noted the school is funded directly by the per pupil allocation Commissioner Cookie Pope asked about an athletic program Mr Johnson stated they are looking at adding a sports program next year Chairman Wade M Stewart thanked the representatives for the update 11 Johnston County Arts Council – Annual Report and Funding Request Susan Lassiter , President of the Johnston County Arts Council , gave the 2008 – 2009 Annual Report for the Arts Council Ms Lassiter also introduced Executive Director Zilphia Adcock and Board Members Betsy Whittington and Ginny Smith in the audience Ms Lassiter reported that the current year’s operating budget for the Arts Council is 215,912 and as of March 2009 , their income for the year was 167,44930 She noted they are hoping to receive funds from the State of North Carolina for the Grassroots Arts grants and they have just completed a successful fundraising golf tournament Ms Lassiter stated the Arts Council recently adopted a budget for fiscal year 2009 – 2010 which was reduced by almost 10 from the current fiscal year She noted the office has one full time staff member and their offices are provided rent - free which includes free utilities provided by the Town of Clayton Approximately 67 of the Arts Council budget is allocated to program expenses Ms Lassiter gave a brief overview of each of the following programs that receive funding from the Arts Council • Grassroots Arts Grants • Artists - In - The Schools • The Big Read – Johnston County • Music for the Lunch Bunch • Partnering with Johnston Medical Center Student Art Exhibits • Plein Air Gathering • Partnering with North Carolina Arts Council • Walltown Children’s Theatre of Durham • cARTwheels Program • Regional Artist Program • Short Circuit Traveling Film Festival • Student Scholarships • Partnering with Johnston Community College Frank Creech Art GalleryPage4305 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued Ms Lassiter concluded her presentation by thanking the Board of Commissioners for their past support and asked the Board to consider contributing funds to the Arts Council again for Fiscal Year 2009 – 2010 The Board thanked Ms Lassiter and representatives from the Arts Council Chairman Wade M Stewart stated the Board would consider the request for funding during the upcoming budget discussions 12 Health Department – State of the County Health Report Health Director Dr Marilyn Pearson stated that Cynthia Toudle , Johnston County Health Education Supervisor , would be presenting the State of the County Health Report Dr Pearson asked the Board to consider adopting a proclamation declaring the month of April 2009 as Public Health Month in Johnston County , upon the conclusion of Ms Toudle’s presentation Commissioner Tony Braswell commended Dr Pearson and the Health Department staff for their work , specifically mentioning the “ Parents As Teachers ” Program and commenting on its effectiveness Dr Pearson explained that the Health Department is charged with developing an annual health report along with the development of a community health assessment every four years Dr Pearson called on Ms Toudle to present the report Ms Toudle informed the Board that the Health Department , as a part of the Living Well Partnership , will be conducting “ A Walk through History ” on April 18 , 2009 in Smithfield to promote health in the community Ms Toudle reported approximately 150 people will be participating and she invited the Board to attend She also reported the Health Department has utilized grant funding to hold wellness clinics which are free to the citizens of Johnston County Ms Toudle stated the Health Department has completed the 2008 State of the County Health Report SOTCH which is a tool created by the Health Education Section to inform the Johnston County community of current health updates The SOTCH includes updated information on priority issues identified by the Community Health Assessment , new initiatives , and emerging issues that affect the health status of Johnston County Ms Toudle presented and reviewed with the Board statistics on the County’s health priorities , specifically pointing out the increase in accidental transport deaths among 15 – 19 year olds Ms Toudle concluded her presentation by reporting on the following health community concerns identified by the 2002 – 2006 Community Health Assessment Survey 1 Health Insurance Coverage Uninsured 2 Affordable Medicine 3 Elderly Healthcare 4 Diabetes 5 Obesity Lack of Physical Activity 6 Access of Health Care 7 Dental Health 8 Communicable Disease Chairman Wade M Stewart voiced his appreciation to Ms Toudle , Dr Pearson , and the Health Department for their efforts and service to Johnston County’s citizens Chairman Stewart commented on the positive attitude always displayed by Ms Toudle and commended her work Commissioner W Ray Woodall echoed the comments by Chairman Stewart on the good work that is carried out by the Health Department staff under the leadership of Dr Pearson 13 Proclamation – Public Health Month – April 2009 At the request of Health Director Dr Marilyn Pearson , Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the Board adopt the following proclamation declaring the month of April 2009 as Public Health Month in Johnston County Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote Page5306 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued Public Health Month - 2009 By the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County A Proclamation WHEREAS , we hereby recognize and acknowledge 129 years of public health service to the residents of North Carolina , and the immeasurable contribution of these services to the quality of life in our State ; and WHEREAS , public health measures to control and eliminate infectious diseases , improve environmental sanitation , and promote healthy lifestyle practices have been the greatest cause of improved health status and increased life expectancy for North Carolina’s residents ; and WHEREAS , public health plays a critical role in eliminating health inequities and preventing chronic diseases and injuries , resulting in improved productivity and decreased health care costs for all North Carolinians ; and WHEREAS , a continued focus on prevention has resulted in a 20 percent decline in heart disease since 2000 , a 32 percent decline in stroke deaths since 2000 , and a 17 percent decline in the teen pregnancy rate among minorities since 2000 ; and WHEREAS , North Carolina’s public health system is a critical component of the state’s emergency response capacity to natural and man - made disasters and widespread disease outbreaks in North Carolina ; NOW , THEREFORE , we , The Board of Commissioners of Johnston County , does hereby proclaim April 2009 as “ PUBLIC HEALTH MONTH ” in Johnston County and urge our citizens to recognize that public health is working to ensure that all residents of Johnston County are protected from threats such as influenza , food - borne disease and cardiovascular disease , such as diabetes , heart disease and asthma th day of April , 2009 Adopted this the 6 The Board took a five minute recess 14 Green Infrastructure Project Update Leslie Moorman , Urban Forestry Program Coordinator with the North Carolina Division of Forest Resources , presented an update to the Board concerning the Green Infrastructure Project Ms Moorman st reported there was a good turnout at the March 31 public workshop on the initiative She noted a Steering Committee has been formed as well as a Working Committee made up of land resource managers , County Planning staff , Municipal Planning staff , as well as other interested stakeholders A website is being developed for the effort and they are currently compiling Geographic Information System layers which will identify priority areas Ms Moorman asked the Board of Commissioners to consider allowing the County’s GIS staff as well as Planning Department staff to work with her on the initiative She noted that their participation is critical in order to identify areas in Johnston County that would work well in the Green Infrastructure Project st County Manager Rick Hester reported he attended the public workshop on March 31 and stated that perhaps eventually the initiative could be used as a guide Mr Hester stated that he along with the County’s GIS staff and Planning Department staff would be glad to assist Ms Moorman and her group Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr stated that Planning Director Berry Gray has indicated his staff could help Commissioner Mims noted that he felt the County’s GIS staff would also be willing to assist in the effort Chairman Wade M Stewart stated he would leave the decision up to County Manager Rick Hester in that Mr Hester is more aware of the staff’s time constraints At the request of the Board , Ms Moorman introduced Allen Moore , Regional Urban Forestry Specialist , who will be taking over the project for her while she is on leave later this year Ms Moorman also recognized North Carolina Forest Service County Ranger Charles Massey Mr Massey approached the Board and informed them that he would be retiring at the end of the month Ms Massey stated he sincerely appreciated all the assistance he has received from the Board of Commissioners over the years and he hopes the Board will continue to support the Forest Service Mr Massey noted he has worked in Johnston County in various capacities of the Forest Service since 1974 and has enjoyed every moment The Board thanked Mr Massey for his service and wished him well on his upcoming retirement 15 Finance – Resolution Providing for Issuance of up to 49,800,000 GO Public Improvement Bonds , Series 2009 The Chairman introduced the following resolution , a summary of which had been provided to each Commissioner , a copy of which was available with the Clerk to the Board and which was read by title Page6307 April 6 , 2009 – 10 00 am Continued RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO 49,800,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS , SERIES 2009 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners the “ Board ” of the County of Johnston , North Carolina the “ County ” Section 1 The Board has determined and does hereby find , declare and represent a 1 That an order the “ School Bond Order ” authorizing not exceeding 99,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds the “ School Bonds ” was adopted by the Board for the County on February 5 , 2007 , which School Bond Order was approved by the vote of a majority of the qualified voters of said County who voted thereon at a special referendum duly called and held on May 8 , 2007 a 2 That 56,000,000 of the School Bonds have been issued , that no notes have been issued in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of the sale of said School Bonds , and that it is necessary to issue at this time the remaining 43,000,000 of said School Bonds in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of this resolution a 3 That the maximum period of usefulness of the facilities to be financed with the proceeds of said School Bonds to be issued is estimated as a period of 40 years from May 19 , 2009 , the date of said School Bonds , as hereinafter provided , and that such period expires on May 19 , 2049 b 1 That an order the “ Community College Bond Order ” authorizing not exceeding 10,000,000 General Obligation Community College Bonds the “ Community College Bonds ” was adopted by the Board for the County on February 5 , 2007 , which Community College Bond Order was approved by the vote of a majority of the qualified voters of said County who voted thereon at a special referendum duly called and held on May 8 , 2007 b 2 That 3,200,000 of the Community College Bonds have been issued , that no notes have been issued in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of the sale of said Community College Bonds , and that it is necessary to issue at this time the remaining 6,800,000 o