April 2, 2007 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 146 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners April 2 , 2007 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , April 2 , 2007 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 , Deva C Holt , Deputy Clerk , John R Massey , Finance Officer , and J Mark Payne , County Attorney Chairman Pope called the meeting to order County Manager Rick Hester led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag Commissioner W Ray Woodall opened the meeting with a prayer 1 Minutes Approved Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the minutes , as presented , for the February 9 - 10 , 2007 board retreat , March 5 , 2007 10 00 am and 6 00 pm regular meetings , and March 13 , 2007 8 00 am special meeting 2 Appointment of Interim Clerk to the Board Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board appointed Deputy Clerk Deva C Holt to serve as interim clerk to the board until a full - time clerk is appointed 3 Public Comments No one spoke at this time 4 Department of Transportation – Additions to System The Board reviewed petitions presented by the North Carolina Department of Transportation requesting the following roads be added to the State Secondary System for maintenance Autumn Ridge Drive , Spring Leaf Lane , and Summer Oaks Drive – Woodshire Subdivision – Phase 1 & 2 – Wilders Township Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board concur with the NC Department of Transportation’s request to add the above listed roads to the State Maintained System Commissioner W Ray Woodall seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 5 Proclamation – National County Government Week – Protecting the Environment – April 22 - 28 Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following proclamation declaring April 22 - 28 as National County Government Week with a focus on protecting the environment National County Government Week - Protecting the Environment April 22 – 28 , 2007 WHEREAS , the nation’s 3,066 counties provide a variety of essential public services to communities serving 300 million Americans ; and WHEREAS , counties take seriously their responsibility to protect and enhance the health , welfare and safety of its citizens in sensible and cost - effective ways ; and WHEREAS , many county government initiatives 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 , provides essential services to the nation’s counties , advances issues with a unified voicePage147 April 2 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued before the federal government , improves the publics understanding of county government , assists counties in finding and sharing innovative solutions through education and research , and provides value - added services to save counties and taxpayers money ; and WHEREAS , the National Association of Counties first celebrated 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 , in recognition of the leadership , innovation and valuable service provided by the nation’s counties , NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED THAT we , the Board of Commissioners of the County of Johnston , do hereby proclaim April 22 - 28 , 2007 as National County Government Week in Johnston County , North Carolina 6 Proclamation – National Telecommunicator’s Week – April 8 - 14 Communications Director Jason Barbour requested the Board adopt a proclamation declaring the week of April 8 - 14 as National Telecommunicator’s Week in Johnston County He emphasized that in times of need , county residents count on telecommunicators to provide critical support and information Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following proclamation declaring the week of April 8 - 14 as National Telecommunicator’s Week in Johnston County National Telecommunicator’s Week April 8 - 14 , 2007 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 personal 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 personal 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 th th proclaim and declares the week of April 8 – 14 , 2007 as National Telecommunicator’s Week in Johnston County , in honor of the men and women whose diligence and professionalism keep our county and citizens safe 7 Proclamation – Litter Sweep Spring 2007 Susan Woodard , President of Keep Johnston County Beautiful , requested the Board adopt a proclamation supporting the NC Department of Transportation’s Litter Sweep 2007 She emphasized that litter is an issue in the county , and county staff , in conjunction with the Keep Johnston County Beautiful Program , is working on measures to improve the current situation Commissioner Tony Braswell thanked Ms Woodard for her work on the issue , and stated the Commissioners look forward to raising awareness of the litter problem in the county He noted there will be an th informational meeting on April 17 on the matter , and the public is invited to attend Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following proclamation supporting Litter Sweep 2007 SPRING LITTER SWEEP 2007 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS , Johnston County , as well as all of North Carolina , enjoys the beautiful scenery and clean environment , which are a source of great pride , attracting tourists and aiding in recruiting new industries ; and WHEREAS , the North Carolina Department of Transportation annually organizes a statewide spring roadside cleanup to ensure clean and beautiful roads in North Carolina ; andPage148 April 2 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued WHEREAS , a spring cleanup campaign has been planned for April 14 - 28 , 2007 , to help educate the public about the harmful effects of litter on the environment and give every citizen the opportunity to take responsibility for clean roads in North Carolina ; 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 North Carolina ; and WHEREAS , the 2007 spring cleanup will acknowledge the 19th Anniversary of the North Carolina Adopt - A - Highway program and its thousands of volunteers who labor throughout the year to keep our roadsides clean NOW , THEREFORE , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners , do hereby proclaim April 14 - 28 , 2007 , as LITTER SWEEP in Johnston County , and urges all citizens to participate in keeping our roadsides clean and to reduce and recycle solid waste 8 Call for Public Hearing – Town of Princeton - Request to Extend ETJ Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board schedule a public hearing for the May 7 , 2007 6 00 pm meeting , following the Rezoning and Special Use cases , to consider a request from the Town of Princeton to extend their ETJ Commissioner W Ray Woodall seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 9 Animal Services - Request to Surplus Vehicles County Manager Rick Hester requested the Board declare the following vehicles surplus and authorize that they be sold at the next surplus auction 2001 F - 150 Ford VIN # 3FTRF17W51MA65995 Mileage 175,474 2000 F - 150 Ford VIN # 1FTRF17W4NC11190 Mileage 147,778 Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board declared the above listed vehicles surplus and authorized they be sold at the next surplus auction 10 Building and Grounds Department - Request to Surplus Vehicle Facilities Superintendent Jerry Burton requested the Board declare the following vehicle surplus and authorize it to be sold at the next surplus auction He stated the truck is in need of repairs that are greater than the vehicle’s value 1999 S10 Chevrolet VIN # 1GCCS19X5XK121991 Mileage 84,157 Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver and carried by unanimous vote , the Board declared the above listed vehicle surplus and authorized it to be sold at the next surplus auction 11 Public Hearing – 10 15 am - Princeton Fire Department Request for Franchise Advertised Friday , March 23 , 2007 and Tuesday , March 27 , 2007 - The Smithfield Herald The Chairman opened the public hearing , and stated the purpose of the hearing is to provide the public an opportunity to address the Board on an application from the Princeton Fire Department for a franchise to provide vehicle extrication services Emergency Services Director Dewayne West informed the Board that this request was considered by the EMS Advisory Board at their last meeting and the committee recommends approval There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the Board approve an application from the Princeton Fire Department for a franchise to provide vehicle extrication services Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote Note In accordance with NC General Statute 153A - 46 , a second vote is required on the matter , and will be held at the May 7 , 2007 10 00 am meeting Page149 April 2 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued 12 Health Department - Request for Positions Reclassification and New Position Health Director Marilyn Pearson respectively requested the Board approve the following personnel changes for the Health Department • Authorize the use of state funds targeted for Bioterrorism activities to cover the Preparedness Coordinator position at 60 with benefits Dr Pearson explained it has been difficult to keep this position filled because of the lack of benefits She noted the Preparedness Coordinator oversees the review and updating of preparedness plans for public health , while coordinating with other agencies and partners to ensure awareness and consistency of plans Continued State funding for the Bioterrorism program is anticipated • Reclassify two part - time permanent human resources aide positions in the WIC program to full - time permanent Dr Pearson noted that WIC is a rapidly growing program that serves over 3100 women , infants and children in Johnston County with supplemental nutrition by providing food vouchers for milk , baby formula , cereal , etc These two hourly paid positions need to be full time with benefits in order to improve customer services by decreasing the wait time for appointments , response to phone requests and inquiries , and overall efficiency of the WIC program o One position is currently 35 hours per week 875 and needs an additional 5 hours per week o One position is at 19 hours per week 4875 and needs an additional 21 hours per week • Approve one new full - time permanent position for an Interpreter Dr Pearson explained an additional interpreter position is badly needed at the Health Department to better serve the growing number of non - English speaking clients , especially Latinos She noted that approximately 60 to 70 of the clients served in the Child Health and Maternal Health clinics are Latinos , requiring interpreter assistance This position would improve efficiency , and allow the medical staff more time to see patients and provide needed health care to our citizens Motion Commissioner DeVan Barbour moved the Board approve the request to use state funds targeted for Bioterrorism activities to cover the Preparedness Coordinator position at 60 with benefits , with the understanding that if state funds are not available , the position will go away , and also approve the request to reclassify the 35 hours per week part - time permanent Human Resources Aide position to full - time permanent , with all other requests to be considered during the budget process Commissioner Wade M Stewart seconded the motion Discussion Commissioner Tony Braswell stated it is important that the County meet the needs of the Health Department , and if this necessitates approving a full - time interpreter position , then the Board should address the issue Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr commented there are probably needs within many county departments , and he would like to hear them all at once Vote The motion carried by the following vote Ayes Commissioners Cookie Pope , Wade M Stewart , Allen L Mims , Jr , Jeffrey P Carver , and DeVan Barbour Nays Commissioners W Ray Woodall and Tony Braswell 13 Housing Assistance Payment Program HAPP – Request Approval of Annual Plan Program Director Melody Gates requested the Board approve the proposed 2007 - 08 Annual Plan for HAPP She noted the plan outlines the agency’s strategies for 07 - 08 , with no policy or procedure changes Ms Gates offered to answer questions from the Board PagePage pageNumber5150 April 2 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued In response to a question from Commissioner Cookie Pope , Mrs Gates stated there is a three year waiting list of 350 applicants for the program Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the Board approve the 2007 - 08 Annual Plan for the Housing Assistance Payment Program Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 14 Mental Health – Presentation of the 2007 - 2010 Mental Health Center Local Business Plan Mental Health Director Dr Janis Nutt presented the proposed Johnston County Mental Health Center Local Business Plan for 2007 – 2010 for the Board’s consideration and read the following prepared statement I have come before you today to request that you approve the Johnston County Mental Health Center Local Business Plan for 2007 - 2010 When I brought our last three year plan before you in 2004 , we were beginning Mental Health Reform , the process by which our agency was supposed to become a manager of services , rather than a provider of services Over the last three years , we have gone through many state mandated changes at the Mental Health Center aimed at our becoming a Local Management Entity or LME Some of the changes have caused confusion , but some have been positive For example , by divesting our services to private providers , in many cases , we have built good new collaborations with our partners in the community We have successful new collaborations with the Division of Social Services and the Johnston County School System Several of the excellent private non profit agencies like Johnston County Industries , Day by Day and Council on Aging have been willing to branch out into new services and programs to provide services to consumers of Mental Health , Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse in the County At the Mental Health Center , we have maintained a public safety net which is primarily OUTPATIENT psychiatric and case management services So far this year , 3900 Citizens have been served in these services This is a 25 increase from this time last year In our planning process , we asked a wide range of stakeholders in our system what we needed to do to improve From this assessment , several goals were identified for focus in our new plan • The first Goal is building our role in education consultation information We want to improve public awareness of Mental Health , Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse issues and how to access the system and services We want to improve communication and responsiveness to the public and our collaborative partners • The second goal is to coordinate care for consumers We want to make sure there is an array of quality services available , and that those services are delivered to consumers by a system of care We are looking at ways to design new services to fill unmet needs in the community • Services for young substance abusers who are in need of long term treatment , but who are unemployed and uninsured ; services for caregivers for elderly citizens who have Alzheimer’s or other mental illness ; services to prevent crises before they result in hospitalization are a few of the ideas we have in our Plan • Our last goal is to try to smooth out what has become a very confusing and cumbersome system , to make it as easy as possible for consumers to access services , and for our collaborative partners to deliver them When an organization goes through an assessment like the one we have just done , part of the process is to look at positives and negatives , problems and strengths I’m not going in to our problems today That might take too much time and I want us to look forward But I would like talk about our strengths for a minute As I’ve mentioned before , we have excellent collaborative partners in this community , both public and private We have a wonderful staff at the Mental Health Center who believes in what they are doing They have put a lot of time and thought into this plan It hasn’t been just a paper exercise as these plans sometimes are We have a great Area Board PagePage pageNumber6151 April 2 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued And last but certainly not least , we have terrific leadership in Johnston County , whose support for Mental Health and related issues can’t be surpassed Mr Hester , along with others in the County office , Mr Massey and Mr Payne are unfailingly helpful But I want to especially thank this Board for your support , both financial and morale Your passing the resolution at your last meeting to keep this a Single County Program goes a long way toward assuring the best service system for the community I want to thank you for being so progressive and supportive in you attitudes toward mental health , substance abuse and developmental disabilities , and to request that you approve our Plan for the next three years Commissioner DeVan Barbour moved the Board approve the 2007 - 2010 Mental Health Center Local Business Plan Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 15 Register of Deeds – Request Approval of Amended Records Retention and Disposition Schedule County Manager Rick Hester requested the Board approve amendments to the August 15 , 2003 Records Retention and Disposition Schedule issued by the NC Department of Cultural Resources for the Register of Deeds Office Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the Board approve the above listed amendments to the August 15 , 2003 Records Retention and Disposition Schedule issued by the NC Department of Cultural Resources for the Register of Deeds Office Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 16 Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation – Presentation of Downtown Incentive Plan Chairman Cookie Pope accepted Commissioner Tony Braswell’s request to abstain since he has a financial interest in the development of downtown properties Chris Johnson with Smithfield Downtown Development along with Selma Town Manager Stan Farmer presented a downtown incentive plan to encourage the rehabilitation of older buildings and promote infill growth with new commercial development in the county’s ten downtown municipal districts The plan has already been presented to all of the towns in Johnston County , with the exception of Micro and Princeton , which have presentations scheduled in the near future All of the towns which have heard the plan have been very receptive Mr Johnson noted he has spoken with Tax Administrator Pat Goddard to make sure the incentive plan would not create any hardships for her department He also contacted David Lawrence with the School of Government in Chapel Hill to make sure the plan meets all the legal criteria Mr Johnson stated that both parties have responded positively to the proposed plan The intent of the incentive plan is to reward people for making major improvements to “ blighted ” or “ slow growth ” areas in Johnston County’s towns The plan would work as follows • Appraised tax value of site or building is determined before renovation or construction begins • Appraised tax value of site or building is determined after renovation or construction is completed • Developer pays full amount of newly appraised tax value of property annually • Johnston County and municipalities will grant property owner the amount paid , minus the original appraised tax value payment before the renovation or construction began • Five years is the proposed grant time period • On the sixth year , the developer will pay full amount of the newly appraised tax value of the property without grant Mr Johnson highlighted many benefits from the plan , which included increasing water sewer electrical sales , reducing “ White Elephant ” buildings or blight , supporting “ Smart Growth ” and controlling urban sprawl , maintaining current tax base with no loss of current revenue , and increasing property values of neighboring buildings He explained that the positive about this idea is the developer is getting back “ their ” tax dollars , not someone else’s The plan has already been adopted or endorsed by the Towns of Benson , Four Oaks , PinePagePage pageNumber7152 April 2 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued Level , Selma , Smithfield , and Wilson’s Mills Positive presentations have been made to the Town of Clayton and Kenly Presentations are scheduled for Micro and Princeton The plan has also been endorsed by the Smithfield - Selma Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee , and presented to the Johnston County Economic Development Advisory Board Mr Johnson requested the Board of Commissioners endorse the plan in its infancy stage He stated the towns can continue without the County’s participation , however , he hopes the County will decide to participate as well County Manager Rick Hester suggested that since each town will have unique needs , it might be better for them to come before the Board with their individual plans The Board agreed , and also stated that they look forward to hearing each town’s plan Note The Board took a five minute recess Chairman Pope called the meeting back to order 17 Request Approval of the Application Process for Annexation into the Research and Training Zone County Attorney Mark Payne addressed the Board , and offered to answer questions on the application process for annexation into the Research and Training Zone RTZ He stated the proposed process includes the applicant presenting a request to the RTZ Advisory Board to become part of the zone The Advisory Board will review the request and forward a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners for a final decision If the proposed procedures and draft application are satisfactory to the Commissioners , Mr Payne requested approval to start taking applications He added that staff is still working on a Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Johnston and the Town of Clayton regarding property within the proposed expanded ETJ area and how to consider the property into the RTZ County Economic Development Director Michael de Sherbinin stated the RTZ Board has already seen a draft of the proposed application and made their recommendations , which have been incorporated in the copy before the Board County Manager Rick Hester recommended that when the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Johnston and the Town of Clayton is complete , the Board take action on this issue prior to any decisions on ETJ requests Commissioner DeVan Barbour moved the Board approve the application process for annexation into the Research and Training Zone Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 18 Budget Amendments Following discussion , Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board approve the following budget amendments Commissioner Tony Braswell seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote Airport FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 60 65003100 Fuels 200,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 60 650036139 Aviation Fuel 100 LL 80,00000 60 650036140 Aviation Jet - A Fuel 120,00000 200,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE Emergency Management BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE FUND CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 1053001400 Travel 50824PagePage pageNumber8153 April 2 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE FUND CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 10530034144 Revenue 50824 BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE FUND CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 53003300 Departmental 1,50000 BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE FUND CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 530034144 Revenue 1,50000 Health FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59251410 Training 20000 10 59601410 Training 20000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 40000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 592534155 ECU Medical School 20000 10 596034155 ECU Medical School 20000 40000 TOTAL NET REVENUE BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE FUND CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59604600 Medical Supplies 6,32300 BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE FUND CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE Health & Human Services – Women’s Preventive 10 596034155 6,32300 Health Non - Departmental BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE FUND CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 46009063 Transfer to Airport 33,33400 BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE FUND CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 33,33400 19 Appointments Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall and carried by unanimous vote , the Board made the following appointments and granted waivers of the length of service policy if applicable A Banner Fire Protection District Commission – Appointed Mike Denning to fill an unexpired term ending December 31 , 2008 B Claytex Fire Protection District Commission – Reappointed Joe Hester , Walter H Langdon , and Bobby Worlds for two year terms to expire April 30 , 2009 , and granted Mr Worlds a waiver of the length of service policy C PI - LE Fire Protection District Commission – Reappointed Kevin Butts , Jerry D Holloman , and Greg Johnson for two year terms to expire April 30 , 2009 PagePage pageNumber9154 April 2 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued D Selma Fire Protection District Commission – Reappointed Edith DeDee Bailey , Thomas E Penny , and Ernest S Ward for two year terms to expire April 30 , 2009 , and granted Mr Penny and Mr Ward waivers of the length of service policy E Smithfield Fire Protection District Commission – Reappointed Bobby W Bryant for a two year term to expire April 30 , 2009 , and granted him a waiver of the length of service policy F Thanksgiving Fire Protection District Commission – Reappointed Gary House , Sr and Gary Price for two year terms to expire April 30 , 2009 , and granted Mr Price a waiver of the length of service policy G West Johnston Fire Protection District Commission – Reappointed Timmy Godwin , Travis Parrish , and Jimmy Wilkins for two year terms to expire April 30 , 2009 H Nursing Home Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board – Reappointed A Max Gardner for a three year term to expire April 30 , 2010 I Juvenile Crime Prevention Council – Reappointed Judith C Kolcum Substance Abuse Professional , and Endra Pugh General Public for two year terms to expire April 30 , 2009 J Upper Coastal Plain RPO Rural Transportation Advisory Committee RTAC – Appointed Richard E Cregar to fill an unexpired term ending April 30 , 2008 K Local Emergency Planning Committee SARA – 6 positions ; 2 year terms 1 position representing each of the following Community Group Citizens ; Community Group Red Cross ; Emergency Management ; Local Government ; Private Sector ; Transportation Railroad Mark Knox Citizens , Candice Warwick Local Government , and Donna Whitman Red Cross applied for appointment William Gerald Fowler Transportation - Railroad , Jeff Parrish w Letter Private Sector - Talecris , William C Raynor Citizens , and Kim Robertson Emergency Management applied for reappointment Mr Parrish would require a waiver of the length of service policy The Board requested that County Manager Rick Hester look into the possibility of adding an additional citizen position so that Mark Knox and William C Raynor could both be appointed to the board The Board agreed to take action at the 6 00 pm meeting 20 Public Utilities – Wastewater Collection Facilities for Commercial Development in the Cleveland Area – Phase 1 Budget Revision Public Utilities Director Tim Broome requested the Board increase the Wastewater Collection Facilities for Commercial Development in the Cleveland Area – Phase I - Capital Budget by 23,000 to reflect the actual cost of construction and to recognize a change in the funding of the improvements Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board approve an amended capital budget in the amount of 353,000 for the construction of a wastewater pump station and gravity sewer lines to service commercial development in the vicinity of the intersection of Shiloh Road and Cleveland Road , and approve the following budget revision to reflect the actual cost of construction and to recognize a change in the funding of the improvements Commissioner W Ray Woodall seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 208498 1800 Construction 18,98950 208498 7406 Contingency 2,01050 208498 0406 Easements 2,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 23,00000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE Page0155 April 2 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued 208498 36205 Developer Contribution 116,00000 208498 37932 Rural Center Grant 117,00000 208498 37925 County Contribution 22,00000 23,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 21 Public Utilities - Proposed Bulk Water Supply Agreement with Fork Township Sanitary District At Public Utilities staff’s request , it was the consensus of the Board to table the item until the May 7 , 2007 10 00 am meeting 22 Public Utilities - Proposed Bulk Water Supply Agreement with Southwestern Wayne Sanitary District At Public Utilities staff’s request , it was the consensus of the Board to table the item until the May 7 , 2007 10 00 am meeting 23 Tax Releases & Refunds – 02 16 07 - 03 15 07 Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the following tax releases and refunds for the period 02 16 07 - 03 15 07 Release Refund Report For Period 02 16 2007 thru 03 15 2007 Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2006 0612 - 557476 0609 - 621639 WILSON , LAMONT DARNELL Release 19995 2005 0606 - 481948 0603 - 537403 HAMMOND , DOUGLAS WARREN Overpayment 12122 2006 0701 - 566849 0610 - 635370 WHITE , MARGARET ANN Release 19900 1998 9812 - 521427 9809 - 714987 BEST , RENEE Release 17452 1999 9911 - 638695 9909 - 831968 LUCAS , DARRYL L Release 14138 2003 0401 - 146511 0310 - 161152 PERRY , AIMEE LYNN Release 11282 2006 0611 - 541206 0608 - 610406 SMITH , JR , JOSEPH WILLIAM Release 32605 2006 0701 - 568762 0610 - 626628 REED , CHARLES EDWARD Release 28605 2006 0612 - 556857 0609 - 621966 ROBERTS , VERNESSA JEWEL Release 12260 2006 0702 - 579997 0611 - 647625 SHASTEEN , RICHARD DEAN Release 12240 2006 0702 - 580832 0611 - 648512 KARBER , JAMES CHARLES Release 21353 1996 9610 - 294919 9607 - 464920 REEDY , ARTHUR LYNN Release 18317 2006 0608 - 509210 0605 - 562870 RICHARDSON , EVELYN MONTGOMERY Overpayment 14377 2006 0701 - 570592 0610 - 636273 MODONAS , AILEEN Overpayment 10597 2006 0701 - 570593 0610 - 636575 MODONAS , AILEEN Overpayment 27128 2006 0608 - 502554 0605 - 568208 DENNINGS , III , ORLEY Overpayment 12784 2006 0702 - 583401 0611 - 648248 EVERGREEN MEMORIAL SERVICE INC Release 17598 2005 0604 - 461599 0601 - 513339 BROWN , NATALIE DENISE Overpayment 17781 1999 9909 - 607336 9906 - 800174 JOHNSON , KENNETH DUANE Overpayment 18768 2006 0609 - 526705 0606 - 581477 DCFS TRUST Tag Surrender 17027 2006 0701 - 570541 0610 - 637594 LUJAN , WILLIAM ALAN Release 18462 2006 0608 - 507713 0605 - 557762 WILLIAMS , DAVID ALLEN Overpayment 12534 2006 0608 - 507713 0605 - 557762 WILLIAMS , DAVID ALLEN Void Refund 12534 2006 0612 - 562228 0609 - 625072 RADFORD , ROBERT LEE Release 27762 2005 0512 - 414678 0509 - 462055 HENDERSON , JENNIFER MARIE Release 11378 2000 0007 - 714680 0005 - 951441 BROWN , JEFFERY GLENN Release 17875 2006 0611 - 542118 0608 - 610803 CRIDER , JASON PAUL Release 18363 2005 0603 - 448311 0512 - 493911 STANBRO , ONDRYA MICHELE Overpayment 20865 2006 0607 - 498741 0604 - 551737 SPECKHARDT , DAVID GREGORY Overpayment 46024 2005 0606 - 485863 0603 - 540907 HERRERA , ZARINA AZUCENA Overpayment 22360 2006 0609 - 525091 0606 - 575894 TOY , III , THOMAS LEROY Overpayment 10869 2006 0608 - 508683 0605 - 564648 HUNDLEY , KENNETH HAROLD Overpayment 25656 2006 0701 - 576661 0610 - 626848 JUDKINS , SAMUEL LEE Overpayment 13473 2006 0608 - 509040 0605 - 561589 BALLANTYNE , JUDY HUX Overpayment 13908 2006 0609 - 514426 0606 - 577184 LAFLIN , STEPHEN DOUGLAS Overpayment 14937 2006 0608 - 502343 0605 - 566945 BAREFOOT , STEPHEN DARRELL Overpayment 12903 2005 0605 - 476646 0601 - 500210 RICHARDSON , SR , BOBBY BERNARD Overpayment 16272 2006 0609 - 523344 0606 - 574810 ROGERS , ANTHONY RAY Overpayment 29759 2002 0210 - 992163 0207 - 240504 PATTERSON , NYESHA ANTIONETTE Overpayment 20098 2006 0607 - 499985 0604 - 556502 PRICE , ANTHONY STEPHEN Overpayment 16732 Page1156 April 2 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued 2006 0609 - 521927 0606 - 582765 HEATH , TONYA JEANETTE Overpayment 21853 2006 0702 - 577563 0611 - 641150 HOLMES , KATHERIN KERSEY Overpayment 23941 2006 0702 - 580433 0611 - 644988 ALLEN , RUDY KAY Overpayment 11573 2006 0609 - 517043 0606 - 575282 HUNTER , YOLANDA TONETTE Overpayment 11744 2005 0604 - 454835 0601 - 514109 STALLINGS , AMY RENEE Overpayment 30959 2006 0608 - 509210 0605 - 562870 RICHARDSON , EVELYN MONTGOMERY Overpayment 11299 2006 0609 - 526399 0606 - 574147 ALFORD , ROBERT CARSON Overpayment 21366 2006 0702 - 578679 0611 - 645567 DANIELS , ZOILA ANTONIA Overpayment 15066 2005 0606 - 484754 0603 - 540726 RICHARDSON , DELROY MAURICE Overpayment 15893 2005 0606 - 483082 0603 - 538963 TWARDOKUS , KIMBERLY DAWN Overpayment 10499 2006 0609 - 517143 0606 - 577974 JONES , HARRIET BONITA Overpayment 17428 2005 0602 - 431068 0511 - 481976 RUSK , THOMAS LYNN Overpayment 18719 2006 0609 - 523936 0606 - 579146 COLEMAN , CHARLES STANLEY Overpayment 20085 2005 0511 - 401531 0508 - 451837 BUITRON , ROMUALDO ALVAREZ Overpayment 27701 2006 0609 - 523344 0606 - 574810 ROGERS , ANTHONY RAY Void Refund 29759 2005 0605 - 476646 0601 - 500210 RICHARDSON , SR , BOBBY BERNARD Void Refund 16272 2006 0701 - 576661 0610 - 626848 JUDKINS , SAMUEL LEE Void Refund 13473 2006 0702 - 580433 0611 - 644988 ALLEN , RUDY KAY Void Refund 11573 2006 0608 - 502343 0605 - 566945 BAREFOOT , STEPHEN DARRELL Void Refund 12903 2006 0702 - 586575 0611 - 641665 PICKERING , JEREMY PAUL Release 10479 2006 0607 - 500056 0604 - 554605 RIVAS , BRITTNEY ANNE Overpayment 13327 2006 0608 - 503035 0605 - 562641 PATE , DAVID SCOTT Overpayment 24930 2006 0610 - 536674 0607 - 589731 BAKER , TERRY RAND Overpayment 10460 2006 0702 - 585757 0611 - 648662 SHELTONS HARLEY DAVIDSON MALL Release 23423 2006 0608 - 506375 0605 - 568454 BENTON , MELVIN KAY Overpayment 12094 2006 0702 - 577695 0611 - 646280 LEE , SARAH CATHERINE Overpayment 16334 2006 0609 - 516737 0606 - 582100 GEESON , DEVINN LYNN Release 20185 2005 0601 - 424133 0510 - 468368 WILKINS , JR , WILLIAM ALBERT Overpayment 38553 2006 0611 - 547366 0608 - 611010 POWELL , CHANCEY DENISE Tag Surrender 10640 2006 0607 - 490054 0604 - 555702 MCDONALD , STEPHANIE SIMMONS Overpayment 10942 2006 0611 - 544975 0608 - 609496 PARKER , EDITH HOLLEY Overpayment 18240 2006 0608 - 505217 0605 - 563165 MUNDY , TAMMY JOANN Release 11028 2006 0702 - 578611 0611 - 648497 COOPER , AIMEE NICOLE Release 16422 2006 0609 - 526409 0606 - 581632 SCOTT , HOWARD KEVIN Overpayment 13407 2006 0609 - 524777 0606 - 581946 POOLE , JEFFERY LYNN Overpayment 28021 2005 0603 - 445331 0512 - 499241 DERSTINE , ANDREW CLARK Overpayment 15619 2006 0609 - 519038 0606 - 575435 HARTMAN , KATHY JEAN Overpayment 10099 2006 0608 - 502585 0605 - 566321 EDWARDS , LISA Overpayment 13100 2006 0609 - 525195 0606 - 575510 WHITLEY , HARRIET WILLIAMS Overpayment 22242 2006 0608 - 504643 0605 - 570101 HUNT , RUTH CHAVIS Overpayment 23025 2006 0608 - 510375 0605 - 568561 HORNE , ERIKA SMITH Overpayment 19953 2005 0603 - 439072 0512 - 499196 PETIT , GEORGE EUGENE Overpayment 14945 2005 0604 - 459791 0601 - 507232 WHITLEY , TENIKA SHENETTA Overpayment 29327 2006 0609 - 517397 0606 - 581363 MANN , CARLTON WAYNE Overpayment 11156 2006 0609 - 514230 0606 - 579011 FORD , DORIS SANDERS Overpayment 14860 2005 0606 - 485313 0603 - 535887 WILLIAMS , ELBERT LEE Overpayment 12639 2006 0609 - 519283 0606 - 576966 MOORE , DEBORAH MCDONALD Overpayment 12346 2005 0510 - 385500 0507 - 433228 HOWELL , NATHAN DOUGLAS Overpayment 11049 2006 0609 - 526409 0606 - 581632 SCOTT , HOWARD KEVIN Void Refund 13407 2006 0609 - 519038 0606 - 575435 HARTMAN , KATHY JEAN Void Refund 10099 2006 0607 - 498651 0604 - 556304 RMI VINYL SIDING Overpayment 57396 2006 0609 - 525220 0606 - 576568 WILLIAMS , PATRICK SHAWN Overpayment 22424 2006 0609 - 524503 0606 - 576615 LONG , JEFFREY SCOTT Overpayment 17433 2006 0702 - 583292 0611 - 640712 PINE LEVEL MISSIONARY BAPTIS Release 14103 2006 0702 - 580142 0611 - 647916 SWANN , TONY LEE Release 22049 2006 0702 - 581993 0611 - 643876 BRADSHAW , ANTHONY LEE Release 11265 2006 0608 - 502990 0605 - 569599 NORRIS , SHERRY ADAMS Overpayment 10040 2006 0610 - 527124 0607 - 596018 SCAFIDI , PAUL Overpayment 18985 2006 0701 - 575313 0610 - 636918 WEST , RONNIE WILLIAM Tag Surrender 16830 2006 0609 - 523753 0606 - 583988 BARFIELD , SHIRLEY HARVEY Overpayment 19221 2006 0612 - 559620 0609 - 624624 KARLSEN , KENNETH DARRYL Release 14658 Real Personal Property Releases 2 19 2007 15 27 25 105 SHEILA 2006 - 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200248 2000101148 CREECH , JUANITA JILL 19578 2 23 2007 15 15 13 124 JAMES 2007 - 200247 2000101148 CREECH , JUANITA JILL 22557 2 23 2007 15 16 41 124 JAMES 2007 - 200246 2000101148 CREECH , JUANITA JILL 25841 2 23 2007 15 17 59 124 JAMES 2007 - 200245 2000101148 CREECH , JUANITA JILL 29962 2 23 2007 15 18 51 124 JAMES 2007 - 200244 2000101148 CREECH , JUANITA JILL 37262 3 6 2007 9 58 09 105 SHEILA 2006 - 012150 2000041538 BUFFALO CREEK LLC 20296 3 7 2007 16 17 28 105 SHEILA 2006 - 067843 2000059628 RIVERWOOD ON THE NEUSE LLC 42545 3 8 2007 16 06 11 124 JAMES 2005 - 041410 2000079986 JONES , KENNETH LEE 14163 3 8 2007 16 07 50 124 JAMES 2006 - 042519 2000079986 JONES , KENNETH LEE 13358 3 9 2007 10 56 27 105 SHEILA 2006 - 057589 2000112842 NC DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 86909 3 14 2007 14 49 01 124 JAMES 2006 - 067853 2000097341 RLL EARTH WORKS INC 3,13714 Real Personal Property Refunds 2 16 2007 10 55 16 187 RENEE 2006 - 031208 2000038658 GUIFARRO , CARLOS RENE 18886 2 22 2007 14 25 07 145 MELISSA 2006 - 035662 2000111550 HOLCOMB , DANIEL RAY 1,03931 2 27 2007 9 14 03 189 TERI 2006 - 009026 2000111582 BLALOCK , RANDY LEE 11173 3 1 2007 15 27 52 121 CATHY 2006 - 066679 2000076703 REEDER , HIRAM SHELTON JR 78336 3 12 2007 9 39 39 189 TERI 1998 - 005804 2000026713 BEASLEY , MAVIS 38494 3 12 2007 11 16 46 189 TERI 2006 - 070825 2000099524 SCOTT , HOWARD 12823 3 13 2007 15 03 47 121 CATHY 2006 - 021383 2000114025 DE OCHOA , ESTHER ORTEGA 73032 3 15 2007 14 31 50 121 CATHY 2006 - 008195 2000053813 BETTS , JOSEPH SCOTT 3,91661 3 15 2007 14 32 05 121 CATHY 2006 - 008196 2000053813 BETTS , JOSEPH SCOTT 43706 March 19 , 2007 This 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 02 16 07 - 03 15 07 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 99275 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 41227 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 9,95760 Recommended by Tax Administrator Pat Goddard Approved by Finance Director John R Massey 24 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Pat Goddard reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of March 2007 She noted that in addition to garnishments and bank attachments , three foreclosure complaints were filed , and two demand letters sent , resulting in a collection of 9,83879 As of March 30 , 2007 , the Tax Department has collected 9723 of the real and personal levy for 2006 , and 8284 of the motor vehicle levy Through the NC State Debt Setoff Program , 973 accounts have been paid for a total of 108,04424 The next foreclosure sale is scheduled for April 25 , 2007 25 Manager Reports and Comments None 26 Board Reports and Comments th A Anti - Litter Forum on April 17 Commissioner Tony Braswell invited the public to attend the Board’s Special Meeting Anti - Litter Forum at the Ag Center on April 17 , 2007 at 7 30 pm Page3158 April 2 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued th B NCACC Forum on April 27 Commissioner Cookie Pope noted the NCACC will be holding an Agricultural Issues Forum to uncover st challenges and opportunities of farming in the 21 Century at the Ag Center on April 27 , 2007 C Thanks to Volunteers Serving on Blue Ribbon Committee on Growth Management Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver expressed thanks to the volunteers serving on the Blue Ribbon Committee on Growth Management D Subdivisions Approved by Planning Board in March Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr reported the Planning Board approved 445 lots during March 27 Closed Session – NCGS 143 - 31811 a 5 - Land Acquisition 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 § 143 - 31811 a 5 – Land Acquisition 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 03 pm ____________________________ Cookie Pope , Chairman __________________________________ Deva C Holt , Deputy Clerk to the BoardPage