September 2, 2008 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
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10 38 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners September 2 , 2008 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday , September 2 , 2008 at 10 00 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina The following members were present Present Cookie Pope , Chairman , Wade M Stewart , Vice Chairman , Allen L Mims , Jr , 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 , John R Massey , Finance Officer , J Mark Payne , County Attorney , and Melissa A Daughtry , Paralegal Interim Deputy Clerk Chairman Cookie Pope called the meeting to order at 10 00 am Commissioner DeVan Barbour led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag Commissioner W Ray Woodall opened the meeting with a prayer 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – August 4 , 2008 10 00 am , 5 00 pm , and 6 00 pm 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 Crestline Drive – Woodview Subdivision – Selma Township Lassiter Farms Lane , Troy Drive , Abram Way , and Moser Place – Lassiter Farms Subdivision – Sections I , II , & III – Cleveland Township Trenburg Place , Trellis Court , and Raven Hill Court – Trent Woods Subdivision – Clayton Township Brookhaven Drive , Streamwood Way , Buckleigh Drive , and Valleyfield Drive – Magnolia Village Subdivision – Wilders Township C Proclamation – American Business Women’s Day – September 22 , 2008 as follows AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S DAY PROCLAMATION WHEREAS , at the close of World War II , many women who had joined the workforce for the first time were reluctant to give up their new found careers and return to their homes They were striding down the professional path and they were exhilarated ; and WHEREAS , on September 22 , 1949 , a Kansas City businessman , Hilary A Bufton , Jr , recognized the positive impact women were having on the American economy and founded the American Business Women’s Association ; and WHEREAS , the American Business Women’s Association , a national support network for working women , has dedicated more than half a century to women’s professional development and has provided workplace skills and career development training for more than 600,000 women through more than 1000 ABWA chapters and networks nationally ; and WHEREAS , the Association established the American Business Women’s Day in 1983 ; andPage39 September 2 , 2008 – 10 00 am Continued WHEREAS , this day , the Association’s founding date , was recognized by a joint resolution passed by both houses of the US Congress and by a proclamation issued by President Ronald Reagan ; and WHEREAS , annually , on September 22 , the contributions and achievements of millions of employed women in the United States are recognized across the nation NOW THEREFORE , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim , September 22 , 2008 , as American Business Women’s Day in Johnston County , and urges all citizens to recognize the significance of working women and business owners and to actively support their programs and endeavors nd Adopted this 2 day of September 2008 D Proclamation – 2008 Fall Litter Sweep – September 20 through October 4 , 2008 PROCLAMATION FALL LITTER SWEEP 2008 WHEREAS , the North Carolina Department of Transportation organizes an annual fall statewide roadside cleanup to ensure clean and beautiful roads in North Carolina ; and WHEREAS , the fall 2008 LITTER SWEEP roadside cleanup will take place September 20 through October 4 , 2008 , 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 WHEREAS , the 2008 fall cleanup will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the North Carolina Adopt - A - Highway program and its 6,000 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 September 20 through October 4 , 2008 as LITTER SWEEP time in Johnston County , and encourages all citizens to take an active role in making their communities cleaner nd Adopted this the 2 day of September , 2008 E Animal Cruelty Investigators Reappointment Request The Board reappointed Roger Davis and Chad Massengill as the two Animal Cruelty Investigators to serve Johnston County for one year terms F Department of Social Services – Work First Block Grant The Board concurred with the DSS Board for the County to remain a standard county for the Work First Block grant program for FY 2009 – 2011 nd G Selma Fire Department – 2 Vote on First Responder Franchise Request The Board approved by second vote the request from the Selma Fire Department to be franchised as a first responder unit H Call for Public Hearing – Proposed Amendment to Code of Ordinances – Section 10 – Emergency Services The Board scheduled a public hearing for the October 6 , 2008 10 00 am meeting to allow for public comment on proposed ordinance amendments to Section 10 Emergency Services of the Johnston County Code of Ordinances regarding the EMS Advisory Board Committee membership I Tax Releases & Refunds – 07 16 2008 – 08 15 2008 Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2007 0806 - 784935 0803 - 883250 BROWN , BETTY PRICE Release 20269 2007 0711 - 698786 0708 - 768485 VANOVER , TRACY STRATTON Overpayment 13070 2000 0103 - 805796 0101 - 040389 PEARCE , JR , WELTON LAWRENCE Release 12685 2007 0803 - 750248 0712 - 820003 FINANCIAL PACIFIC FUNDING LLC Overpayment 14622 Page40 September 2 , 2008 – 10 00 am Continued 2008 0807 - 800634 0804 - 899577 RAYNOR , DOROTHY GRUBER Release 13635 2007 0711 - 699402 0708 - 776475 WORLEY , JAMES WILBERT Release 21865 2007 0803 - 744631 0712 - 826135 WELLMAN , KATHY JAMES Overpayment 13940 2008 0807 - 791706 0804 - 898292 CRAFTON , DAVID KENNETH Release 11105 2008 0807 - 791208 0803 - 890339 AOYAGI , KAZUHIRO Release 24599 2008 0807 - 792277 0804 - 894912 HITCHENS , DAVID LEGRANDE Release 33516 2007 0805 - 765812 0802 - 872295 LANGDON , HANNAH KATE Release 16804 2008 0807 - 794408 0804 - 903289 JOHNSON , MICHELLE SHOLES Release 18699 2007 0806 - 787411 0803 - 888521 QUINN , DOUGLAS WILLIAM Overpayment 18117 2007 0709 - 674198 0706 - 745219 LEE , JR , JAMES EDWARD Release 18405 2007 0803 - 743561 0712 - 824220 JUSTICE , BARRY DEXTER Release 18985 2007 0803 - 741127 0712 - 821918 CHRISTIE , BETTY FAYE Overpayment 10210 2008 0807 - 790147 0804 - 897361 BROKAW , SR , ELZA VAN Release 18351 2008 0807 - 790148 0804 - 904703 BROKAW , SR , ELZA VAN Release 16243 2008 0807 - 795303 0804 - 904479 GEIB , DEBORAH ANN Overpayment 21403 2007 0803 - 744156 0712 - 825945 FINANCIAL SERVICES VEHICLE TRUST Tag Surrender 44787 2007 0802 - 734413 0711 - 810538 PATE , DAVID HANDLEY Overpayment 20922 2008 0807 - 801866 0804 - 903253 VARGAS , JAKE CARLOS Release 12784 2007 0805 - 766284 0802 - 869778 PARSONS , ALYSHA GREEN Release 18452 2007 0806 - 789183 0803 - 888079 DIEHL , SHARON LYNNE Release 17132 2006 0611 - 546163 0608 - 607742 BELL , NANCY WHITE Release 14025 2008 0807 - 794936 0804 - 894100 VANHOY , LYNWOOD HARDING Release 11424 2007 0804 - 760195 0801 - 839099 GALLOWAY , KENDRA DORNELL Release 19953 2008 0807 - 800285 0804 - 898848 LEYVA , HUGO Release 13163 2008 0807 - 790132 0804 - 901972 BOSSE , JUSTIN BROWN Release 15941 2007 0806 - 786650 0803 - 888340 GAMMON , JR , RONALD JAMES Overpayment 10943 2007 0712 - 709694 0709 - 786494 FIG LEASING CO INC 1009846 Overpayment 15539 2007 0804 - 752667 0801 - 835550 GOAD , JOHN PRESTON Overpayment 15259 2007 0805 - 764292 0802 - 868771 STAFFORD , SYLVIA ROSE Overpayment 10551 2008 0807 - 794069 0804 - 903973 BAREFOOT , KELLY ANN Release 18958 2008 0807 - 802606 0804 - 904901 CSX TRANSPORTATION INC Release 41999 2007 0801 - 726973 0710 - 795421 WALKER , MARLON ORLANDO Overpayment 14523 2007 0803 - 749844 0712 - 824678 CORNELISSE , GLENN HAROLD Overpayment 28414 2007 0803 - 748741 0712 - 820998 STEVENS , JR , CORNELL WESLEY Overpayment 31958 2008 0807 - 797656 0804 - 901980 ALLEN , JOHN WILLIAM Release 23875 2007 0805 - 769862 0802 - 871777 ESCALANTE , CHRISTIE LYNN Release 14750 2007 0803 - 742754 0712 - 824990 STEAR , DONNA PAULETTE Overpayment 19264 2007 0712 - 710249 0709 - 786948 WILLIAMS , JR , ROBERT DONALD Overpayment 10406 2006 0611 - 547204 0608 - 602395 HARCUS , MARCIA KATHRYN Release 17655 2007 0803 - 748416 0712 - 819307 MENDEZ , LESBIA LILIANA Overpayment 17824 2007 0805 - 775209 0802 - 873012 VEREEN , LESLEY JO Overpayment 14224 2007 0805 - 772725 0802 - 868229 CAROLINA COMFORT AIR INC Overpayment 12175 2007 0708 - 659089 0705 - 729448 PEARCE , KAREN RENEE Release 16155 2007 0802 - 729852 0711 - 810077 ACTKINSON , BEVERLY HARRIS Overpayment 26452 2007 0711 - 703479 0708 - 775103 SHEEHAN , PATTI LEEANN Release 21978 2007 0711 - 703014 0708 - 776776 KING , NANCY SENTER Release 12882 2007 0805 - 766537 0802 - 871896 SAMMONS , JR , DAVID HAROLD Release 14075 2007 0804 - 756020 0801 - 835511 PINKUS , SANDI BRIDWELL Overpayment 16825 2008 0807 - 795554 0804 - 900532 MULLINS , MICHAEL JOSEPH Release 12529 2008 0807 - 797660 0804 - 900335 BAKER , CAMERON EARL Release 12603 2007 0806 - 775950 0803 - 888259 PARRISH , LEON 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2008 - 031693 2000097823 GOLDEN PROPERTIES OF NC INC 33462 7 28 2008 12 03 07 187 RENEE 2007 - 044459 2000116164 JUDD , CARLA 11812 8 14 2008 14 54 57 121 CATHY 2007 - 096031 2000131706 SUNTRUST EQUIP FINANCE 2,35816 8 15 2008 15 37 12 310 JENNIFER 2008 - 068459 2000119747 PRICE , ELIZABETH 26214 August 19 , 2008 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 07 16 08 to 08 15 08 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 94457 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 3,90978 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 5,52428 Recommended by Tax Administrator Pat Goddard Approved by Finance Officer John R Massey 3 Public Comments A Recognition of Johnston County Agricultural Extension Agent - Ron Hughes Chairman Cookie Pope called on Ron Hughes , Johnston County Agricultural Extension Agent to come forward regarding a recent award Chairman Pope noted that Mr Hughes has worked in the field for 27 years and has been instrumental in the livestock program for Johnston County Chairman Pope stated the Board is extremely proud of the work Mr Hughes has accomplished Mr Hughes thanked the Board for their support and recognition Bryant Spivey , Director of Cooperative Extension , reported that on July 17 , 2008 , Mr Hughes was presented with the Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents NACAA at their 2008 annual meeting in Greensboro , North Carolina The Distinguished Service Award is the highest level of recognition awarded by the NACAA and is recognition of career - long accomplishment and outstanding service to Johnston County citizens Mr Spivey echoed the comments by Chairman Pope and stated Mr Hughes is an asset to Johnston County B Emergency Services Chairman Cookie Pope recognized the Johnston County Emergency Services Department and the EMS Units for their recent work involving a tragic accident in the Princeton area Chairman Pope thanked the department for all the work they perform to keep the citizens safe Kim Robertson , Director of Emergency Services , thanked the Board and staff for their support and called on Derrick Duggins , Emergency Management Coordinator , to brief the Board on the possibility of Tropical Storm Hanna impacting Johnston County Mr Duggins informed the Board that there is a possibility of Tropical Storm Hanna impacting Johnston County by the week - end and the Emergency Services Department will be preparing for a possible event and will keep the Board updated Chairman Pope asked Commissioner Tony Braswell if he would contact Johnston County’s sister county in Mississippi that was assisted during Hurricane Katrina , to determine if they were impacted by Hurricane Gustav PagePage pageNumber744 September 2 , 2008 – 10 00 am Continued 4 HAPP – Revision to Over Paid Subsidy Policy Sandra Norris , HAPP Director , outlined a proposed revision to the Over Paid Subsidy Policy Ms Norris explained the policy pertains to a program participant not reporting all their household income in a timely manner Ms Norris noted currently , the policy only allows for one occurrence and the second time the participant has an overpaid subsidy , they are automatically terminated from the housing program Ms Norris stated the proposed revision would allow an additional step in order for the program participant to keep receiving assistance Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver inquired as to how many people HAPP is currently assisting Ms Norris reported the HAPP office currently has 619 vouchers and of those , only about 20 participants have overpaid subsidies In response to a question from Commissioner DeVan Barbour , Ms Norris stated the HAPP office has approximately 700 families on the waiting list Upon a motion by Commissioner Wade M Stewart , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the revisions to the Over Paid Subsidy Policy , as follows The first time the Over Paid Subsidy occurs ; the program participant can either pay the amount in full or schedule monthly payments Failure to pay in full or make monthly payments will result in turning the matter over to the courts for collections and the housing assistance will be terminated The second time the Over Paid Subsidy occurs ; the program participant will be required to pay the full amount at one time or termination of rental assistance will occur No monthly payments will be allowed Failure to pay in full will also result in turning the matter over to the courts for collection The third time the Over Paid Subsidy occurs ; the program participant’s assistance will terminate and the full amount will be due Failure to pay will result in tuning the matter over to the courts for collection 5 Request for Lottery Proceeds County Finance Officer John Massey requested the Board’s approval to ask the State to release lottery funds in the amount of 995,99000 to be used for debt service on bonds Mr Massey reported the amount is the County’s allocation for the months of April , May , and June of 2008 Mr Massey presented a spreadsheet to the Board outlining the County’s lottery disbursements to date He noted since the inception of the lottery , the County has been allocated 7,015,96200 and has drawn 6,019,97200 Mr Massey stated that except for three draws which were used by Johnston County Schools for specific projects , all of the funds have been used towards debt service Mr Massey offered to answer any questions by the Board At the inquiry of Commissioner Tony Braswell , Mr Massey confirmed that the current request for 995,99000 would total four draws by the County for FY 2007 - 2008 County Manager Rick Hester stated the County expects to receive four payments for FY 2008 - 2009 Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board approve the request to ask the State to release lottery funds in the amount of 995,99000 to be used for debt service on bonds Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 6 Budget Revisions County Finance Officer John Massey offered to answer any questions by the Board on the proposed budget revisions Commissioner DeVan Barbour moved the Board approve the following budget amendments , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall Further Discussion PagePage pageNumber845 September 2 , 2008 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr questioned the budget revision submitted for the Heritage Center , indicating the request is for anticipated revenue rather than revenue already received Mr Massey stated the budget revision involves a special program whereby the Heritage Center will be using funds from a Cynthia Deford Adams gift He noted the program is just beginning and the Heritage Center anticipates the funds to be received Mr Massey assured the Board that the Heritage Center is aware the funds cannot be spent until they are received Vote The motion carried by unanimous vote Child Support FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 46505405 Clerk of Court Filing Fees 75,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 75,00000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 465034131 County IV - D Administration 75,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 75,00000 Health Department FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59601410 Training 31500 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 31500 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 596034155 Wake Med AHEC 31500 TOTAL NET REVENUE 31500 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59200300 Salary 2,50000 10 59203300 Departmental Supplies 7,00000 10 59201400 Travel 50000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 10,00000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 592034155 Kate B Reynolds 10,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 10,00000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59007400 Capital Outlay 48,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 48,00000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 590034155 Dept of Health & Human Serv - Division of Epidemiology 48,00000PagePage pageNumber946 September 2 , 2008 – 10 00 am Continued TOTAL NET REVENUE 48,00000 Heritage Center FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 644476 3216 Adams Literary Fund 2,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 2,00000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 644476 33421 Book Souvenir Sales 2,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 2,00000 Social Services FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61005823 Domestic Violence Grant 2,03300 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 2,03300 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 2,03300 TOTAL NET REVENUE 2,03300 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61304519 CCDF Child Care 198,13000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 198,13000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034119 Child Day Care 198,13000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 198,13000 7 Public Hearing – 10 15 am – Economic Development Incentive Grant Advertised August 20 , 2008 – The Smithfield Herald The Chairman opened the public hearing and called on Economic Development Director Michael de Sherbinin to address the Board Mr de Sherbinin stated the purpose of the hearing is to consider an Economic Development Incentive Grant EDIG agreement between the County and Coates Asphalt Corporation located in the McGee’s Crossroads area of Johnston County Mr de Sherbinin introduced Michael and Daniel Coates of Coates Asphalt Corporation Mr de Sherbinin reported the existing company known as Coates Grading & Transport , currently employs 48 people and with the addition of the new asphalt plant , the company will be in a better position to compete with other grading and paving companies He noted that the Johnston County Incentive Committee unanimously supports the new investment opportunity by the company Mr de Sherbinin reported Coates expects to increase their total employment to 85 people with the addition of the new asphalt plant He stated Coates has a wage rate structure of 600 to 800 per week with benefits including paid life insurance , health insurance , dental insurance , sick leave , vacation time , retirement options , uniforms , company phones , etc Mr de Sherbinin informed the Board that the EDIG agreement as drafted has been revised so the grant would begin in year 2010 He explained that Coates would like to push the agreement back by one year to allow more time for securing permits and plant components , which is time consuming Mr de Sherbinin requested the Board to consider approving the EDIG agreement which would be based on an investment of 5,000,000 whereby the company will be required to pay their annual taxes and would then be granted 50 of the value of their ad valorem taxes from the County for a period of five consecutive years Page047 September 2 , 2008 – 10 00 am Continued Upon a question from Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , Mr de Sherbinin confirmed that the grant would equal 50 of the value of the ad valorem taxes paid each year by the company for five years for the new asphalt plant investment only He noted the grant opportunity mirrors past EDIG agreements Mr de Sherbinin clarified that Coates Asphalt Corporation is a separate entity from the existing grading business Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr stated it was his understanding that Coates owns the site where they propose to construct the asphalt plant and questioned Exhibit A of the EDIG agreement Commissioner Mims noted “ site acquisition ” is listed as one of the components eligible for reimbursement under the grant terms and expressed concern going forward for future projects over someone possibly using the funds for site acquisition on a speculative basis Mr de Sherbinin explained that the safeguard on the agreement is the requirement of the company to first pay their annual taxes and further , that the reimbursement reflects many other components of the project He further explained that if someone were to speculate on a piece of property , the safeguard for the County would be that other components would be involved in the overall investment such as the structure for the operation Commissioner Mims stated perhaps site acquisition should be considered further for future projects to avoid someone receiving reimbursements on property for speculative purposes , only to never develop the site Mr de Sherbinin stated he understood the concerns by Commissioner Mims ; however , he noted the agreements set out a performance that must be measured in addition to site acquisition for such projects Commissioner Wade M Stewart indicated he also understood the concerns of Commissioner Mims in that Coates could potentially receive reimbursement on a partially completed project without having realized the full completion of the plant and the creation of the indicated job opportunities Commissioner Stewart commented that the County could also see a benefit in reimbursement on a partially completed project in that the reimbursements for the partially completed years would be significantly less than a completed project Commissioner Stewart asked what type of performance period was in place to ensure that both the County and the company would receive the most benefit from the EDIG Mr de Sherbinin stated January 1 , 2009 would start the new tax year as far as the Coates project is concerned and although some site development work may begin , the actual plant , which is delivered and constructed in components , would begin in 2010 Mr de Sherbinin reported if Coates needed to revise the years in the agreement in order to take full advantage of the reimbursements , they would have to appear before the Board and request such There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing Decision - Economic Development Incentive Grant Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the Board approve the Economic Development Incentive Grant Agreement between the County and Coates Asphalt Corporation Commissioner Wade M Stewart seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 8 Public Utilities – Hopewell - Pisgah Water District – Water Main Additions Upon a motion by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , seconded by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit as the Hopewell - Pisgah Water District Tim Broome , PE , Director of Utilities & Engineering , informed the Board that in March 2008 , the County received a grant and loan from USDA - Rural Development as well as a matching grant from the North Carolina Rural Center in June 2008 for the installation of supplemental water mains in the district to alleviate low system pressure in the vicinity of NC Hwy 210 and Lassiter Road Mr Broome requested the Board adopt the project budget as well as establish a capital project budget ordinance for the project Mr Broome further requested the Board to adopt a minority business enterprise resolution , which is one of the conditions associated with the grant from the NC Rural Center Chairman Cookie Pope asked if the project would involve the extension of any water lines Mr Broome reported the project would involve paralleling existing water lines in an effort to raise water line pressures in certain areas near the booster stations He noted the project would help residents onPage148 September 2 , 2008 – 10 00 am Continued Short Journey Road with fire protection through the installation of fire hydrants Mr Broome stated staff is actively looking for additional funds to help extend water lines where possible At the inquiry of Chairman Pope , Mr Broome stated the homeowners in the project area would be notified to make them aware of the project and they would be allowed to tap on at the construction rate of 60000 , while the project is underway Mr Broome stated the residents would see the addition of fire hydrants in the area and they would be able to notify their individual insurance companies to see if they can achieve a savings on their homeowners insurance Upon a motion by Commissioner Wade M Stewart , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board took the following actions ? Approved a project budget by the adoption of the following Capital Project Ordinance CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR HOPEWELL - PISGAH WATER MAIN ADDITIONS BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Johnston , North Carolina the “ County ” , acting as the Governing Body of the Hopewell - Pisgah Water District the “ Board ” , that pursuant to Section 132 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina , the following capital project ordinance is hereby adopted Section 1 The project authorized is the construction of supplemental water mains in the District to alleviate low system pressure in the vicinity of NC 210 and Lassiter Road the “ Project ” , to be financed by a USDA - Rural Development loan , a USDA - Rural Development grant , and a North Carolina Rural Center Grant Section 2 The officers of the County are hereby directed to proceed with the capital project within the terms of the loan and grant offers and the budget contained herein Section 3 The following amounts are appropriated for the project Construction 780,000 Technical Services 50,000 Contingency 39,000 Capitalized Interest 32,000 Easement Acquisitions 19,000 Total 920,000 Section 4 The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this project USDA - Rural Development Loan 235,000 USDA - Rural Development Grant 225,000 North Carolina Rural Center Grant 460,000 Total 920,000 Section 5 The Director of Finance is hereby directed to maintain within the Capital Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the requirements of USDA - Rural Development and the North Carolina Rural Center and the terms of the respective loan and grants shall be met Section 6 Funds may be advanced from Fund 69 for the purpose of making payments as due Reimbursement requests should be made to USDA - Rural Development and the North Carolina Rural Center in an orderly and timely manner Section 7 The Director of Finance is hereby directed to report annually on the financial status of each project element in Section 3 and the total revenue received Section 8 Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board , the Budget Officer and the Director of Finance for direction in carrying out this project Adopted this 2nd day of September 2008 ? Adopted the following Minority Participation Program Resolution HOPEWELL PISGAH WATER DISTRICT MINORITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION WHEREAS The Hopewell Pisgah Water District is applying for grant funds whose funding requires that the applicant provide a certificate stating than an appropriate verifiable percentage goal for participation by minority business has been adopted in accordance with GS 143 - 1282 NOW THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOPEWELL PISGAH WATER DISTRICT THAT 1 The Hopewell Pisgah Water District establishes a 10 goal for minority business participation on water and sewer projects in accordance with GS 143 - 1282 2 To seek minority business participation the Hopewell Pisgah Water District shall a Place a statement in bid solicitations that the Hopewell Pisgah Water District has established a 10 minority goal for minority business participation in accordance with GS 143 - 1282 and encouraging minority businesses to participate in the project in a regional newspaper b Minority participation forms required by GS 143 - 1282 , a list of underutilized businesses with Johnston County addresses obtained from the North Carolina Department of Administrations website , and a statement encouraging the use of minority businesses will be included with bid documents Page249 September 2 , 2008 – 10 00 am Continued c Contract documents will include minority participation forms and documentation required by GS 143 - 1282 and a statement that contractors and subcontractors maintain a list of minority business utilization name and dollar amount and provide this information to the District Contracts will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder nd RESOLVED THIS THE 2 DAY OF SEPTEMBER , 2008 Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adjourned as the Hopewell - Pisgah Water District Board , and regular session was resumed 9 Appointments A Hospital Authority Board of Commissioners – Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board nominated Ernest Y Wilkinson , Jr , Bobby Parker , and Sammy Jackson for reappointment , and further nominated Joseph P Avery for appointment Note The nominations will be forwarded to the Hospital Authority for review Upon review and recommendations by the Hospital Authority , Chairman Cookie Pope will make the final appointments at the October 6 , 2008 10 00 am meeting Other Appointments Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board made the following appointments and granted waivers for the length of service where needed B Nursing Home Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board – Reappointed Dicky E Parrish for a three year term to expire on September 30 , 2011 ; and appointed Deborah Wall and Gladys Pilkington for one year initial terms to expire on September 30 , 2009 C Moccasin Creek Service District Board – Reappointed Gerald F Peedin , Jesse Ray Evans , and James D “ Pete ” Edwards for two year terms to expire on September 30 , 2010 All three individuals were granted waivers in the length of service policy D Juvenile Crime Prevention Council – Reappointed Addie M Harris Rawls for a two year term to expire on September 30 , 2010 10 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Pat Goddard reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of August 2008 She noted in addition to garnishments and bank attachments , 13 foreclosure complaints were filed and 67 demand letters were sent , resulting in a collection of 39,07164 As of August 29 , 2008 the Tax Department has collected 720 of the real and personal levy for 2008 , and 5275 of the motor vehicle levy Through the NC State Debt Setoff Program , 23 accounts have been paid for a total of 2,57001 as of August 29 , 2008 The next foreclosure sale is scheduled for September 25 , 2008 Ms Goddard noted the tax bills for 2008 were mailed on July 31 , 2008 and a total of 2,965 telephone calls were received in the ten days following the mailing 11 2011 Revaluation Project – Request for Proposals Tax Administrator Pat Goddard informed the Board that the Tax Office had received three proposals for the 2011 revaluation services Ms Goddard stated two options were requested for the project , one for a turnkey project and the other would allow County staff to jointly perform the work associated with the revaluation Ms Goddard noted both options requested separate pricing for street level images Ms Goddard reviewed the three proposals with the Board , as follows Option # 1 Option # 2 Firm Turnkey Joint – County Firm Assessment Solutions 1750 Parcel 1300 Parcel No exceptions to the proposal 1,662,500 Total 1,235,000 Total Page350 September 2 , 2008 – 10 00 am Continued Pearson Appraisal Services 2531 Parcel 1390 Parcel Exception to the proposal 2,404,450 1,320,500 New Construction 2500 Parcel Tyler Technologies CLT Division No proposal 1670 Parcel Exception to the proposal 1,594,850 New Construction 30 and 50 Parcel 193,000 Additional costs for Appeals Hearings 1,787,580 Total Ms Goddard reported staff recommended the selection of low bidder , Assessment Solutions for Option # 1 – Turnkey at 1750 per parcel Ms Goddard explained that staff preferred the turnkey proposal rather than the joint option due to concerns of labor and travel costs Ms Goddard stated for the County staff to conduct the same tasks , the cost would be very close to the difference in the options She noted as a point of reference , the price of the proposal from Assessment Solutions is a 944 increase from the last contract for revaluation services in 2003 Ms Goddard stated she has checked the references of Assessment Solutions and is still receiving calls back from some entities Ms Goddard noted the firm is located in the Cleveland community of Johnston County Commissioner Wade M Stewart inquired about the background and experience of Assessment Solutions Ms Goddard reported that although Assessment Solutions is a relatively new company , they do have experience and have performed revaluations in Bladen , Martin , Yancy , Franklin , and Lee Counties Ms Goddard stated she did contact those counties and received mixed reviews ; however , Ms Goddard indicated with a project such as a revaluation , she expected to receive mixed reviews She noted she received more good references Commissioner DeVan Barbour asked Ms Goddard if she would prefer to wait until she receives return calls from all the references she had contacted regarding Assessment Solutions Ms Goddard stated she would prefer for the Board to go ahead and authorize the County Manager to begin contract negotiations with Assessment Solutions for the turnkey option County Manager Rick Hester informed the Board that the County has budgeted approximately 1 million so far for the revaluation project and would continue to add to that over the next few fiscal years in order to fund the project Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr moved the Board authorize the County Manager and the Tax Administrator to proceed with finalizing a contract with Assessment Solutions for a turnkey project at 1750 per parcel for the 2011 Revaluation Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 12 Manager Reports and Comments A Call for Public Hearing – JCATS ROAP Grant County Manager Rick Hester reported that JCATS Transportation Manager , Lynn Birmingham , has been advised by the North Carolina Department of Transportation that the County will need to hold an additional public hearing regarding the JCATS ROAP Grant program Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the Board schedule the public hearing for the October 6 , 2008 10 00 am meeting , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote B Emergency Water Supply Agreement with the City of Raleigh Director of Utilities and Engineering , Tim Broome , informed the Board that the City of Raleigh would be taking action on a possible emergency water supply agreement with Johnston County through an interconnection on Hwy 70 If approved by the City of Raleigh , Mr Broome reported he would bring the agreement back to the Board for their review and approval in October The agreement would provide for a mutual emergency water supply to either the County or the City , if needed Page451 September 2 , 2008 – 10 00 am Continued th C Update on Land Use Plan Draft - Special Meeting on September 4 6 00 pm County Manager Rick Hester reported that staff did not receive a draft land use plan from Clarion th Associates for the Board to review in advance of the September 4 6 00 pm special meeting Mr Hester stated he would speak with Clarion Associates later in the day and would report back to the Board at the 6 00 pm th meeting on the need to possibly reschedule the special meeting on the 4 Note At the 6 00 pm meeting , the th County Manager submitted the draft documents to the Board and the meeting on September 4 at 6 00 pm went ahead as scheduled D Citizens Workshop – September 23 , 2008 – 6 00 pm County Manager Rick Hester informed the Board that the Citizens Workshop for the purposes of presenting the draft Johnston County Land Use Plan to the public has been scheduled for September 23 , 2008 at 6 00 pm at the Johnston County Agricultural Building E Request for Closed Session County Manager Rick Hester and County Attorney Mark Payne requested a closed session related to NCGS 14331811 a 5 – Land Acquisition and NCGS 14331811 a 3 Attorney Client Privilege – Rebecca M Jones and Citizens similarly situated v NC Dept of Health and Human Services ; North Carolina Division of Social Services ; Johnston County ; WA Holland , Jr and Jennifer O’Connor , individually and d b a Holland & O’Connor , LLC ; and Systems & Methods , Inc d b a North Carolina Centralized Collections 13 Board Reports and Comments A Establishment of Veterans Services Advisory Board Commissioner Wade M Stewart presented a draft resolution regarding the potential establishment of a Johnston County Veterans Services Advisory Board Commissioner Stewart indicated the need to have an advisory board appointed by the Commissioners , to work with the County Veterans Services Office on the needs of the veterans in Johnston County He noted such an advisory board could report to the Board of Commissioners from time to time on the issues facing the veterans Commissioner Tony Braswell noted he has heard some concerns by some members of the Johnston County Veterans Council on such an advisory board possibly infringing on their efforts Commissioner Braswell stated he has tried to assure the Veterans Council that it is not the intent of the Board of Commissioners to create an advisory board that would interfere with the efforts of the Veterans Council Commissioner Braswell asked Commissioner Woodall to comment further on the Veterans Council , since he is a former member Commissioner W Ray Woodall stated that he is still an inactive member of the Council and he felt the advisory board is needed to provide even more support to the veterans of the County Chairman Cookie Pope stated she felt the establishment of the advisory board is timely Chairman Pope indicated that she was recently made aware that veterans can now be served by local hospitals and suggested that the Board make sure Johnston Memorial Hospital is also aware of that fact Commissioner Stewart stated he felt the creation of the advisory board would not be a duplication of efforts with the Veterans Council , but rather an additional form of promotion for the veterans that would be appointed by the County Commissioners Commissioner Stewart indicated that veterans could bring their issues to the advisory board who would in turn report to the Board of Commissioners on such matters Commissioner Stewart explained the Board of Commissioners perhaps has more influence on the legislative delegation and could voice the concerns of the veterans , more effectively Commissioner Woodall commented that the creation of an advisory board would be positive for the County He noted that many of the younger veterans are not joining the posts across the County and the establishment of an advisory board may generate the interest of the younger veterans Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr stated that when he first heard discussions regarding the creation of an advisory board that he felt perhaps it may be a duplication of efforts and that it may be more appropriate to appoint a Commissioner to attend the Veterans Council meetings to learn more about their group Page552 September 2 , 2008 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Mims stated he is not against the creation of the advisory board and the Commissioners could monitor the interest over time Commissioner Stewart stated he believed the creation of the advisory board would help to organize the concerns of veterans and moved the Board adopt the following resolution appointing the Johnston County Veterans Services Advisory Board Commissioner DeVan Barbour seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote RESOLUTION TO APPOINT THE JOHNSTON COUNTY VETERANS SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD WHEREAS , under NCGS § 153A - 77 , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners has the statutory duty , as Governing Body of Johnston County , to appoint persons to various boards , commissions , committees , or authorities to assist in the operation of county government ; and WHEREAS , Johnston County has a local Veterans Services Office with a mission to do the following 1 Advise local veterans and their dependants on their legal rights and entitlements under various state and federal laws 2 Actively assist veterans in filling out necessary documents and forwarding same to the Service Office of the veterans ’ choice 3 Processing claims for veterans regarding disabilities compensation and pension , educational benefits , home loans , insurance , death and burial benefits , health care , state veterans benefits , etc 4 Provide offsite support for homebound veterans or veterans and dependants confined in assisted living facilities to ensure continuation of benefits 5 Support all local veterans ’ organizations as well as the Johnston County Veterans Council WHEREAS , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners has determined that it is reasonable and desirable to appoint a Veterans Services Advisory Board to assist the Johnston County Veterans Services Office in its efforts NOW THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby establish the Johnston County Veterans Services Advisory Board as follows 1 Effective Date and Duration This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption by the Board of Commissioners and shall continue in effect until revised or rescinded by the Board of Commissioners 2 Membership a The Board shall consist of seven members , one member being appointed from each of the seven Commissioner Districts of Johnston County b Each member shall have one vote c Four members shall constitute a quorum 3 Qualifications Each member of the Veterans Services Advisory Board shall be a veteran as well as a resident of Johnston County 4 Terms of Office The term of office for each member of the Veterans Services Advisory Board shall be three years , except for the initial appointment where three of the initial appointees shall be appointed for a term of two years in order to create staggered terms All other term requirements shall follow the policy of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners “ Resolution for Establishment of Policy and Procedures for Appointments to County Boards , Commissions , Committees , or Authorities ” 5 Duties The duties of the Veterans Services Advisory Board shall be to act in an advisory capacity to the Johnston County Veterans Services Office on the issues facing the veterans residing in Johnston County as well as make recommendations to the Johnston County Board of Commissioners on such issues , as requested by the Board of Commissioners 6 Meetings and Notice The Veterans Services Advisory Board shall meet quarterly and shall be subject to the Open Meetings Laws under NCGS Article 33C – Meetings of Public Bodies 7 Staff Assistance The Veterans Services Advisory Board shall call upon employees of the Johnston County Veterans Services Office or any other County employee for technical assistance in carrying out its duties and requirements The Veterans Services Advisory Board may call upon the County Attorney’s Office for advice and assistance as it relates to the Board’s responsibilities and duties ND RESOLVED THIS THE 2 DAY OF SEPTEMBER , 2008 14 Closed Session – NCGS 14331811 a 5 – Land Acquisition and NCGS 14331811 a 3 Attorney Client Privilege – Rebecca M Jones and Citizens similarly situated v NC Dept of Health and Human Services ; North Carolina Division of Social Services ; Johnston County ; WA Holland , Jr and Jennifer O’Connor , individually and d b a Holland & O’Connor , LLC ; and Systems & Methods , Inc d b a North Carolina Centralized Collections Page653 September 2 , 2008 – 10 00 am Continued Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit in closed session in accordance with NCGS 14331811 a 5 Land Acquisition and NCGS 14331811 a 3 Attorney Client Privilege It was the unanimous consensus of the Board to accept a request from Chairman Cookie Pope to abstain from the discussion involving NCGS 14331811 a 3 No action was taken Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board adjourn closed session and resume regular session Commissioner W Ray Woodall seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote There being no further business , Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board adjourn Commissioner W Ray Woodall seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 12 10 pm ____________________________ Cookie Pope , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage