June 4, 2007 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 214 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners June 4 , 2007 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , June 4 , 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 , Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the Board , John R Massey , Finance Officer , J Mark Payne , County Attorney , and Deva C Holt , Deputy Clerk Chairman Cookie Pope called the meeting to order at 10 00 am Commissioner Wade M Stewart 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 for the April 17 , 2007 7 30 pm , May 7 , 2007 10 00 am and 6 00 pm board meetings as presented 2 Public Comments A Job Training Office – Request to Convert Three Contract Employee Positions to Permanent Johnston County Employee Positions Robert Davis , Johnston County Job Training Director , requested the Board to consider converting three contract employees into permanent Johnston County positions Mr Davis provided the Board with a background and history on the Job Training Office and noted that over the years , their programs have changed to meet the demands of the public Currently , the Job Training Office operates entirely on federal funds at no cost to the County Mr Davis reported demands have increased to the point where the office requires additional highly qualified staff to meet the needs of employers and the workforce Mr Davis distributed a handout to the Board outlining his request and noted if the three positions were converted into full time Johnston County positions , it would result in a savings of 8,11500 per year to the Job Training Office Upon a question from Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr regarding the total amount of funds provided to the Job Training Office listed on the handout , Mr Davis replied that amount covered all costs associated with the salaries for the employees , including benefits County Manager Rick Hester noted the Job Training Office is a County department funded entirely by federal money and it has been approximately three or four years since the County has had to contribute any funds to the program Mr Davis stated the Job Training Office would receive the entire funding amount of 161,35200 as indicated on the handout and would be allowed to use the savings of 8,11500 towards additional training and support services , if the positions were approved Commissioner W Ray Woodall inquired as to why the contract employees should be converted to County employees , since the office is supported by federal mandated funds Mr Davis replied these individuals are highly qualified employees who have been trained extensively and it would cost additional funds to train new employees if the office were to lose the existing contract workers Mr Davis stated just recently the Job Training Office had lost one of the contract employees who was their only bi - lingual employee to the County’s Department of Social Services as a full time County position Commissioner Woodall inquired would the program still receive the same amount of funds even after these employees had retired from the system Mr Davis stated the office has been in operation since 1981 and he believed that with the number of employers leaving the County as well as the new ones coming in , the monies will continue to be received and will be used for retraining workers due to the economic conditions ofPage215 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued the changing technology Mr Davis reiterated to the Board this action would be at no cost to the County and would be a savings to the Job Training Office of over 8,000 per year After further discussion , Chairman Cookie Pope requested Mr Davis allow the Board to discuss the matter during the upcoming budget sessions The Chairman noted the Board would like to have more time to review this issue Commissioner Mims stated the Board appreciated the request by Mr Davis and noted the County should give the best services to the citizens in the most cost effective manner 3 Greater Cleveland Athletic Association – Request for Extension of FY 06 - 07 Recreation Grant Chad McLamb , Johnston County CPA and Internal Auditor , informed the Board that the Greater Cleveland Athletic Association had received a grant of 15,000 for improvements to the field house located on the Cleveland School campus in fiscal year 2006 - 2007 Mr McLamb stated the Association has requested an extension Mr McLamb further stated he has been notified there will be a few other recreation grant recipients that may be sending requests for extensions as well He noted last year the Board extended grants for the Clayton Parks & Recreation Program and the Benson Parks & Recreation Program Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr noted there may be other extension requests coming and this money has already been budgeted and according to County policy if the recipients submit an extension request , it is an automatic carry over to the next year Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the request to extend the Greater Cleveland Athletic Association’s recreation grant from FY 06 - 07 Upon a concern from Commissioner Mims regarding additional requests that may be received , Chairman Cookie Pope stated if additional extension requests are submitted , the Board will review those at the upcoming budget sessions Mr McLamb informed the Board he would contact the other recreation grant recipients to get updates on their programs 4 Department of Transportation – Additions to System The Board agreed to a request from Commissioner W Ray Woodall to abstain in this matter 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 Summer Place Court – Summer Place Subdivision – Wilders Township Falls Drive and Fontana Drive – Timberlake Subdivision Phase I – Wilders Township Ina Joe Place , Islan Court , Steve Ridge , Darphrid Drive , and Jetherage Drive – Walton Springs Subdivision – Pleasant Grove Township Holly Berry Lane – Holly Berry Farm Subdivision – Selma Township Woodall Farm Lane , Minnie Court , and Thompson Lane – Woodall Farm Subdivision – Boonhill Township Commissioner Tony Braswell moved the Board concur with the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s request to add the above listed roads to the State Maintained System Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion , which carried by the following vote Ayes Commissioners Cookie Pope , Wade M Stewart , Allen L Mims , Jr , Jeffrey P Carver , DeVan Barbour , and Tony Braswell Abstain W Ray Woodall 5 Public Hearing – 10 15 am – Economic Development Incentive GrantPage216 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued Advertisement May 25 , 2007 The Smithfield Herald The Chairman opened the public hearing and called on Economic Development Director Michael de Sherbinin to address the Board Michael de Sherbinin , Johnston County Economic Development Director , stated he was joined by two representatives from Ashley Furniture Home Stores , Mr DeShon Hodge , Principle of Frede Enterprise LLC and Mr Glenn Tourout , General Manager of Ashley Furniture Home Sales Mr de Sherbinin noted the purpose of the hearing was to review a proposed Economic Development Incentive Grant Agreement between the County of Johnston , the Town of Clayton and Frede Enterprise LLC which is a holding company that will own a new distribution center to be constructed for Ashley Furniture Mr de Sherbinin stated this would be the fifth store in North Carolina owned by Frede Enterprise along with stores in Raleigh , Fayetteville , Goldsboro , and Durham Mr de Sherbinin informed the Board the new location involved the construction of a proposed 110,000 square foot structure of which approximately 30,000 square feet would be allocated to retail space leaving the balance of approximately 80,000 square feet for the distribution center He noted the company estimates the distribution center will have a construction cost of approximately 425 million Mr de Sherbinin stated that as a result of the potential investment , the County Economic Development Office along with the Town of Clayton have collaborated together to form the incentive proposal he was submitting to the Board and would also be submitted to the Clayton Town Council later that night The proposal would allow the company to receive 50 of their initial tax payment for the first five years back in an Economic Development Incentive Grant based upon a 425 million projected cost to construct the distribution center He noted the tax assessment levied by the County on an annual basis would be approximately 33,150 per year , half of which would be 16,575 The Town of Clayton’s participation would be of the same structure as the County and would result in a tax levy of 20,825 per year half of which would be 10,413 for a total Economic Development Incentive Grant of 26,988 between the County and the Town per year for five years Mr de Sherbinin proposed to the Board that over the next five years , the County grant back the taxes the company would pay for the distribution center only The company estimated they will create approximately 100 new jobs with the distribution facility Mr de Sherbinin further stated if the Economic Development Incentive Grant Agreement is approved , then the Board would need to consider a budget amendment in the amount of 16,575 to cover the County’s share of the Economic Development Incentive Grant for the first year Upon a question from Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver regarding the structure of the grant and the transfer of funds , Mr de Sherbinin clarified the company would be required to pay their taxes on an annual basis before receiving a grant payment However , he noted this project came in after the proposed budget had been drafted and he was unable to anticipate the amount of money necessary for the incentive grant Mr de Sherbinin stated that as opposed to asking County Finance Officer John Massey or County Manager Rick Hester to try and add this request into the proposed budget , he noted there were funds in the Economic Development budget that could be transferred to the Industrial Development Fund awaiting the company’s payment of taxes in January 2008 Mr de Sherbinin called on company representatives to address the Board and answer further questions Mr DeShon Hodge , Principle of Frede Enterprise LLC provided the Board with some background and stated the company was looking forward to opening their new center in Clayton and also a possible store in Cary , North Carolina Mr Hodge passed around a rendering of the proposed structure and noted the company would be running approximately 15 to 17 trucks from the distribution center and would also be relocating all of their customer service operations to this center which would employ approximately 15 to 20 people Mr Hodge stated all of the corporate offices would be moving to the Clayton location as well Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr inquired if the company owned the Ashley Furniture Store in Myrtle Beach , South Carolina whereupon Mr Hodge replied they did not own that particular store ; that each store is independently owned and operated Commissioner Carver inquired as to the company’s current location Mr Hodge reported they are currently located near Davis Drive in the Morrisville Durham , North Carolina area Commissioner Mims noted the Clayton location the company has chosen was a good location on US Hwy 70 and inquired as to the number of acres on the site Mr Hodge stated the site was 18 acres and it wouldPage217 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued centrally locate them between all their stores Mr Hodge stated he felt it was a good opportunity for the company There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the Economic Development Incentive Grant Agreement between the County , the Town of Clayton , and Frede Enterprise LLC as proposed and approved the following budget amendment Industrial Development FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 21 56017384 Frede Enterprises 16,57500 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 16,57500 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 21 560133102 Transfer from General Fund 16,57500 TOTAL NET REVENUE 16,57500 6 Research & Training Zone – Annexation Requests Michael de Sherbinin , Johnston County Economic Development Director stated the Research & Training Zone Advisory Committee met on May 9 , 2007 and voted to recommend to the Johnston County Board of Commissioners a number of properties to be annexed into the Research & Training Zone owned by SCA Ventures LLC and The Walthom Group Mr de Sherbinin noted if the Commissioners were to approve these properties for annexation , the Board would have to adopt a Resolution Regarding Annexation of Additional Property into the Research & Training Zone with corresponding exhibits Mr de Sherbinin also informed the Board that Mr Steve Yauch of SCA Ventures LLC would like to request the Board consider the annexation of an additional parcel of land located within the North Aviation Industrial Park he recently acquired that has not been reviewed by the Research & Training Zone Advisory Committee Upon a question from Commissioner W Ray Woodall inquiring if the Board could annex the additional SCA Ventures LLC parcel , County Attorney Mark Payne replied that in his opinion , this matter would pertain to the Board’s policy and not the General Statute governing the Research & Training Zone Mr Payne noted the Board’s policy is for all annexation requests to be heard by the Advisory Committee prior to review by the Board of Commissioners and he believed the Board should exercise this policy in almost every request Mr Payne stated that in this case however , the property Mr Yauch was requesting annexation for was a small parcel of land that is associated with other RTZ land and was acquired one week after the Advisory Committee met and made their recommendations He noted the basis for the request was the same as the other property owned by SCA Ventures LLC Mr Payne informed the Commissioners he believed the Board had the discretion to say this was a minor amendment to the original application to include one more tract of land Mr Payne noted that on the other hand the Board could choose to require the additional parcel to be reviewed by the Advisory Committee in advance , in accordance with the policy Mr Payne reiterated he felt it was entirely at the Board’s discretion Commissioner Woodall noted he wanted to make sure if the Board annexed the additional SCA Ventures parcel , this would not set a precedence of annexing parcels that have not been reviewed by the Research & Training Zone Advisory Committee County Attorney Mark Payne stated he would advise the Board to only approve this one case because it was the same owner and same location of the applicant’s current request Mr Payne noted that if this parcel had a different owner , then he would recommend the Advisory Board to review the request in advance Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr expressed a concern regarding a large parcel of land that the Walthom Group was asking for annexation into the Zone containing approximately 27 acres of raw land He noted his concern was how the Board would handle a situation if the land were annexed , but later housed a non - conforming use within the zone Commissioner Mims asked if a non - conforming use was operating within the Zone , then would the Commissioners allow the use to stay in and pay the 008 per 100 valuation tax rate ,PagePage pageNumber5218 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued when the Town of Clayton could have possibly annexed the property and provided the water and sewer service to the company Mr de Sherbinin stated the County has not had this scenario before and it would be viewed , in his opinion , as a non - conforming use to the zone and the special taxation would be in jeopardy County Attorney Mark Payne noted the Research & Training Zone is unique and from the way the zone is organized , if a property is housing a use not listed in the General Statute , then it would be the Board’s discretion to de - annex the property Mr Payne stated the General Statute states the Board of Commissioners can de - annex property if it so chooses and this could be done by a vote of the Board Mr Payne further informed the Board the statute states that all of the area within the zone be “ primarily used for the following uses ” and noted primarily is not 100 and could allow a small amount of a non - conforming use Commissioner Mims asked if the Board would have annexed the property in the beginning , if it were not a conforming use County Attorney Mark Payne replied the Board probably would not He noted that if the proposed property is raw land , then it would need to actively be marketed as one of the approved uses under the General Statute Mr Payne stated this was one of the review processes the Research & Training Zone Advisory Committee is supposed to address He stated that if the property is annexed and then later used for a different purpose , the Board would have two options ; 1 the Board could choose to make it an automatic condition that if the property becomes a non - conforming use , then the Board could de - annex the property , or 2 the Board could chose to allow the property containing the non - conforming use to remain in the zone and collect the 008 per 100 valuation tax that is used to support the Workforce Development Center Mr Payne noted that there may be some uses very close or acceptable to the type of uses consistent with what the Board would like to see in the zone Mr Payne stated his recommendation would be to use a “ wait and see approach ” in that if the Board chooses to annex the property and it becomes a non - conforming use , then the Board could evaluate the situation at that time Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver noted Commissioner Mims had a good point regarding the water and sewer issue of a town that could potentially serve the property Commissioner Mims asked if a parcel of land was annexed into the zone that houses an industry , then would the Workforce Development Center be required to train that company’s employees Mr de Sherbinin verified this was correct Commissioner Mims further questioned if an industry such as Ashley Furniture were to be annexed into the zone , then would the County have to train their truck drivers at the Workforce Development Center Mr de Sherbinin replied yes , the County would have to train the employees , but in a scenario such as truck drivers , those employees could be trained at the Johnston Community College Truck Driver Training School Chairman Cookie Pope asked for clarification on which parcels were being considered that had been approved by the Advisory Committee and Mr de Sherbinin pointed those properties out on a map that had been provided to the Board Mr de Sherbinin informed the Board that training was an issue and recently , Talecris had questioned if the Workforce Development Center could handle an increased demand for training Mr de Sherbinin stated that if an increased demand for training becomes an issue , then the County could possibly research adding more space on the Workforce Development Center campus He noted the Research & Training Zone tax collected is now exceeding 200,000 per year Upon a question from Commissioner Carver , Mr de Sherbinin stated the RTZ tax collected is used towards debt service on the Workforce Development Center facility Chairman Pope inquired as to the number of staff at the Workforce Development Center Mr de Sherbinin replied Ms Joy Callahan was the Center Director and she has a full staff at the Center for support County Attorney Mark Payne reiterated that if the Board chooses to annex parcels , the Resolution Regarding Annexation of Additional Property into the Research & Training Zone would also need to be adopted Decision on parcels being considered for RTZ annexation that have been reviewed by the RTZ Advisory Committee PagePage pageNumber6219 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued Upon a motion by Commissioner Wade M Stewart , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the annexation of the properties recommended for approval by the RTZ Advisory Committee owned by SCA Ventures LLC and The Walthom Group and the adoption of the associated resolutions , with corresponding exhibits NOTE The resolutions referenced in the above motion follow the “ Further discussion on the additional request by SCA Ventures LLC ” Further discussion on the additional request by SCA Ventures LLC Economic Development Director Michael de Sherbinin called on Mr Steve Yauch of SCA Ventures LLC to address the Board concerning his additional request for the annexation of land not reviewed by the RTZ Advisory Committee Steve Yauch stated the additional parcel he was requesting annexation for was purchased one week after the RTZ Advisory Committee meeting Mr Yauch noted the property was located in the North Aviation Industrial Park adjacent to land he owns and was originally owned by Artisan Development who had planned the construction of an automotive shop However , Mr Yauch informed the Board that Artisan had never followed through on their intentions and the property had become an eyesore within the industrial park Mr Yauch stated that he has already received an inquiry from Environ OPW that they may want to expand on to this site and requested the Board annex the additional parcel into the Research & Training Zone Upon a question from Commissioner DeVan Barbour , Mr Yauch confirmed the parcel in question fronts Swift Creek Road At the request of Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , Mr Yauch verified on the map provided to the Board which parcel he was requesting the additional annexation Chairman Cookie Pope called on Economic Development Director Michael de Sherbinin to speak on the matter Mr de Sherbinin noted that as County Attorney Mark Payne had stated earlier , it was the Board’s discretion to make this decision He further stated this parcel was owned by Mr Yauch who the Board is familiar with and who has also created some 220 jobs in Johnston County He recommended to the Board that this parcel be annexed into the Research & Training Zone Decision on the additional parcel being considered for RTZ annexation owned by SCA Ventures LLC Upon a motion by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the annexation of the additional SCA Ventures LLC property into the RTZ and the adoption of the associated resolution with corresponding exhibits RESOLUTION REGARDING ANNEXATION OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTY INTO THE RESEARCH & TRAINING ZONE WHEREAS , SCA Ventures LLC have petitioned properties Additional Property to be annexed into the Research & Training Zone as referenced on the attached Exhibit A ; and WHEREAS , all of the conditions , covenants , restrictions and reservations required in the Statute also apply or will apply to the Additional Property other than any real property owned by the federal government ; and WHEREAS , one hundred percent 100 of the Owners of the Additional Property have petitioned for such annexation into the Research & Training Zone ; and WHEREAS , the Research & Training Zone , following such annexation , shall continue to meet the standards set out in General Statute § 153A - 31712 a ; and WHEREAS , the reasonably anticipated training needs of the existing companies in the Additional Property and of new companies that may commence operations in the Additional Property can be met by the Workforce Development Center ; and WHEREAS , the Additional Property is either contiguous to a portion of the Property or includes at least 500 acres in the aggregate For purposes hereof , the Additional Property shall be deemed to be “ contiguous ” with the Property even though it may be separated from the Property by a street , road , highway , right of way or easement ; and WHEREAS , if the Additional Property is wholly or partially within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality , that municipality has approved such annexation into the Research & Training Zone by an affirmative vote of a majority of the municipality’s government body ; andPagePage pageNumber7220 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued WHEREAS , SCA Ventures LLC has agreed to record a County approved supplemental declaration of easements , covenants , conditions , and restrictions within 90 days from the date of adoption of this resolution and pay for all expenses associated with the preparation and recording of this supplemental document NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , The Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby approve annexation of the properties outlined in the attached Exhibit A into the Research & Training Zone , effective immediately after the passage of this resolution This annexation shall be rescinded if SCA Ventures LLC fails to provide the County with the recorded supplemental declaration of easements , covenants , conditions , and restrictions within 90 days from the date of adoption of this resolution Resolved this 4th day of June , 2007 EXHIBIT “ A ” SCA Ventures LLC Tract I – Parcel # 15079005B Being all of Lot 3 of the Johnston County Industrial Park , containing 4502 acres , Smithfield Township , Johnston County , North Carolina as shown on a map entitled “ Property of Johnston County Airport Authority ” , prepared by W Stanton Massengill , PLS , dated November 25 , 2002 , recorded in Plat Book 61 , Page 278 , Johnston County Registry , North Carolina the “ Record Map ” Together with a perpetual , non - exclusive right of ingress , egress and regress for vehicular and pedestrian traffic over , across and through that certain sixty 60 foot and eighty 80 foot wide area labeled “ Unnamed St Access & Utility Easement ” as shown on the Record Map Tract II – Parcel # 15079005C Being all of Lot 13 , as shown on a map recorded in Plat Book 62 , page 410 , Johnston County Registry , reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description RESOLUTION REGARDING ANNEXATION OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTY INTO THE RESEARCH & TRAINING ZONE WHEREAS , The Walthom Group , The Walthom Group II , The Walthom Group III , and The Walthom Group IV collectively “ Walthom Group ” have petitioned properties Additional Property to be annexed into the Research & Training Zone as referenced on the attached Exhibit A ; and WHEREAS , all of the conditions , covenants , restrictions and reservations required in the Statute also apply or will apply to the Additional Property other than any real property owned by the federal government ; and WHEREAS , one hundred percent 100 of the Owners of the Additional Property have petitioned for such annexation into the Research & Training Zone ; and WHEREAS , the Research & Training Zone , following such annexation , shall continue to meet the standards set out in General Statute § 153A - 31712 a ; and WHEREAS , the reasonably anticipated training needs of the existing companies in the Additional Property and of new companies that may commence operations in the Additional Property can be met by the Workforce Development Center ; and WHEREAS , the Additional Property is either contiguous to a portion of the Property or includes at least 500 acres in the aggregate For purposes hereof , the Additional Property shall be deemed to be “ contiguous ” with the Property even though it may be separated from the Property by a street , road , highway , right of way or easement ; and WHEREAS , if the Additional Property is wholly or partially within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality , that municipality has approved such annexation into the Research & Training Zone by an affirmative vote of a majority of the municipality’s government body ; and WHEREAS , Walthom Group has agreed to record a County approved supplemental declaration of easements , covenants , conditions , and restrictions within 90 days from the date of adoption of this resolution and pay for all expenses associated with the preparation and recording of this supplemental document NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , The Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby approve annexation of the properties outlined in the attached Exhibit A into the Research & Training Zone , effective immediately after the passage of this resolution This annexation shall be rescinded if Walthom Group fails to provide the County with the recorded supplemental declaration of easements , covenants , conditions , and restrictions within 90 days from the date of adoption of this resolution Resolved this 4th day of June , 2007 EXHIBIT “ A ” Walthom Group Tract I – Parcel # 05I05040 Beginning at a point located on the easternmost right way of State Road 1570 , Pony Farm Road , said point being evidenced by an existing iron pipe being a common corner with property now or formerly owned by John W Nichols , Jr as shown on deeds recorded in Deed Book 645 at page 550 and 751 at page 80 and running thence from the point of beginning North 76 degrees 46 minutes 31 seconds East 35910 feet along the easternmost boundary of Pony Farm Road to an existing iron pipe , a common corner with Tract One as shown on the plat hereinafter referenced ; thence cornering and running along the middle of a 20 feet access easement South 13 degrees 13 seconds 29 minutes East 50531 feet to an iron pipe set in the western line of property now or formerly owned by Alma McLamb Doster , and others ; thence cornering and running with the Doster line South 72 degrees 48 minutes 36 seconds West 62433 feet to an existing iron pipe in the Joseph H Mitchner , et al line shown on a deed recorded in Book 718 at page 328 of the Johnston County Registry ; thence cornering and running with the Mitchner line North 04 degrees 47 minutes 13 seconds East 27080 feet to an existing iron pipe , a common corner with Mitchner and John W Nichols , Jr ; thence cornering and running North 76 degrees 56 minutes 34 seconds East 18168 feet along the Nichols line to an existing iron pipe ; thence cornering and running with the Nichols line North 13 degrees 33 minutes 21 seconds West 29149 feet to the point and place of Beginning and being a 552 acre tract shown as Tract Two on a plat captioned “ Boundary Survey for F Norwood Thompson , et al ” dated February 19 , 1997 , and prepared by Lewis and Associates Surveyors , PA PagePage pageNumber8221 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued Tract II – Parcel # 05I05040B Beginning at a rebar pin set located at the southeast corner of Tract Two , Plat Book 50 , page 292 , Johnston County Registry ; thence running along the eastern property line of the aforesaid Tract Two North 16 degrees 07 minutes 00 seconds East 50531 feet to an existing PK Nail set in the southern right - of - way of NCSR 1570 ; thence , running North 73 degrees 53 minutes East 15717 feet to a rebar pin set ; thence running South 57 degrees 39 minutes 12 seconds East 13915 feet to an existing rebar pin set ; thence , running South 23 degrees 23 minutes 21 seconds East 38358 feet to an existing iron pipe located near the western right - of - way line of US Highway 70 ; thence , running South 69 degrees 55 minutes 05 seconds West 29817 feet to the point and place of Beginning and containing 2948 acres , more or less , as shown on a survey prepared by Brennan Land Surveying , PA entitled “ ALTA Survey for Walthom Group II ” , dated April 22 , 2001 Together with that easement for parking spaces that shall serve the subject real property which was granted by Walthom Group , Wachovia Bank , NA and New Salem , Inc to Walthom Group II in that Deed of Easement dated April 10 , 2001 and recorded in Book 2051 , page 164 , Johnston County Registry Said easement is incorporated herein by reference thereto Said easement is appurtenant to and shall run with the land Tract III – Parcel # 05I05017 Being all of Tract 2 , containing 856 acres , more or less , as shown on map recorded in Plat Book 57 , Page 295 , Johnston County Registry , to which plat reference is hereby made for a full and complete description of said tract of land The aforesaid real property is hereby conveyed subject to that 60 ’ Access , Sewer and Water Easement which is shown on that map recorded in Plat Book 57 , Page 295 , Johnston County Registry Tract IV – Parcel # 05I05017D Being all of Tract 3 , containing 2737 acres , more or less , as shown on map recorded in Plat Book 57 , Page 295 , Johnston County Registry , to which plat reference is hereby made for a full and complete description of said tract of land The aforesaid real property is hereby conveyed subject to that 60 ’ Access , Sewer and Water Easement which is shown on that map recorded in Plat Book 57 , Page 295 , Johnston County Registry 7 Public Hearing – 10 30 am – Proposed County Budget for FY 07 - 08 Advertised May 25 , 2007 – The Smithfield Herald The Chairman opened the public hearing , and stated the purpose of the hearing was to allow public comment on the proposed 2007 - 08 County budget County Manager Rick Hester stated the proposed budget and budget message have been published and distributed He requested the budget message be inserted into the minutes for this public hearing There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner DeVan Barbour and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the budget message for FY 07 - 08 be inserted into the minutes as follows Fiscal Year 2007 - 08 Budget Message Dear Board Members , Enclosed is the proposed 165 million FY 2007 - 08 general fund budget for your consideration with a tax rate of seventy - eight 78 cents per 100 valuation The proposed 165 million budget is 57 percent higher than the current FY 2006 - 07 adjusted budget , which includes the current year’s adopted budget plus adjustments throughout the year The proposed budget is 10 higher than the original and adopted FY 2006 - 07 budget Included in the revenue portion of the proposed budget is 2 million in lottery proceeds The county will receive the first 2 million of lottery proceeds each year for debt service as shown in our latest capital funding plan In addition , approximately 3 million of general fund reserves has been used to balance the budget The proposed budget includes formula - based current expense funding for Johnston County Schools and a similar current expense adjustment for Johnston Community College Capital outlay appropriations are also budgeted for Johnston County Schools and Johnston Community College Please see “ Education ” tab in document The county’s debt service will increase 35 million to a total appropriation of 278 million for FY 2007 - 08 The first sale of the new 2007 bond referendum will be held this summer , plus the remaining 20 million from the 2005 bond referendum We will continue to look for opportunities to refinance existing debt The proposed budget includes a 78 million entry for the County’s match for Medicaid We certainly hope the North Carolina General Assembly will provide North Carolina counties assistance with the local Medicaid match Medicaid relief is the number one priority for the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners , the main lobbying association for county governments This proposed budget includes recommendations for new positions , conversions of existing positions , fee adjustments , and employee pay adjustments PagePage pageNumber9222 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued General Fund 2 new positions in Social Services 1 new position in Tax Office 6 new positions in the Sheriff’s Office 1 new position in Technology Services 1 position in Health department converted from permanent - part time to full - time status Please note that there were more positions requested than recommended Enterprise Fund 2 new positions in Public Utilities 3 positions in Public Utilities converted from permanent - part time to full - time status Fee adjustments in General Fund The only requested fee increase is in Animal Services to raise the adoption fee from 5 to 15 to pay for a rabies shot to be administered at the shelter before the animal leaves with its new owner Further , I am recommending that the Board of Adjustment have the option of waiving fees for prevailing parties Fee adjustments in Enterprise Fund The recommended fee increases in Public Utilities are 1 Increase in the water supply capacity fee from 250 to 275 per gallons per day effective January 1 , 2008 2 Increase in the landfill tipping fee for construction and demolition debris in the amount of 100 per ton for capital cost recovery of the new lined disposal cell 3 Increases are proposed in project plan review fees for water , sewer and stormwater programs 4 Increases in bulk and retail water and wastewater service fees and commodity charges 5 Implementation of an “ irrigation water commodity charge ” on January 1 , 2008 This would be applicable to all water metered through irrigation meters for commercial and industrial customers , as well as residential water usage over 9,000 gallons per month The commodity charge would be 400 per thousand gallons This is actually a conservation initiative for non - essential water use I’m recommending this for January 1 , 2008 , so if approved , we would have ample time to notify all customers Employee Pay Adjustments The proposed budget includes a 215 market adjustment funds are also budgeted for performance pay for eligible employees Accomplishments Our population has soared to 155,000 residents , and we have thousands more traveling through our county on interstate highways It is my belief that we live in the most exciting county in North Carolina The following “ bullets ” represent many of the accomplishments of the Board of Commissioners during the current fiscal year Presented StormReady approval from National Weather Service Partnered with the Town of Smithfield on incentive grant agreement to keep Andrew Corporation in Johnston County Upgraded and improved county website Held joint meeting at Agricultural Center with Johnston County Schools and Johnston Community College to discuss capital needs Approved O’Neal’s Water District Approved and scheduled special malt beverage referendums for Cleveland and Wilders Townships , which were eventually approved by the voters in those townships Approved bulk water agreement with Harnett CountyPage0223 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued Eliminated fire inspection fees for businesses Adopted Land Use Policy Guide Hosted towns at Agricultural Center to discuss common items of interest Refinanced 1999 installment note that saved taxpayers close to 500,000 in interest costs Approved and scheduled bond referendums for Johnston County Schools , Johnston Community College and Capital Recreation Needs Approved land purchases for three future school sites Approved purchase of future wastewater treatment facilities off of Galilee Road Accepted Growth Management Committee Report and established Blue Ribbon Committee to analyze the report and make recommendations to the County Commissioners Accepted “ clean ” audit report Held annual board retreat and established work goals for next 12 months Approved Mountains to the Sea Trail concept for Johnston County Agreed to 20 year lease with Greater Cleveland Athletic Association to enable the GCAA to make major repairs and renovations while ensuring their ability to use facilities Held first Anti - Litter forum at Agricultural Center I owe a big thanks to John Massey and the Finance staff , as well as the Technology Services staff , for their assistance in completing this proposed budget Sincerely , Rick J Hester County Manager 8 Town of Selma – East Anderson Revitalization Plan EARP Selma Town Manager Stan Farmer stated the last time he appeared before the Board , Mr Chris Johnson accompanied him and together they introduced a tax incentive program Mr Farmer informed the Board that the Town of Selma has now implemented the plan and adopted it as a part of their ordinance on February 22 , 2007 after a public hearing He further stated the Institute of Government will be publishing this idea as part of a showcase of fifteen towns in North Carolina in an upcoming book for the Rural Center titled “ Small Town Economic Development Initiatives ” Mr Farmer distributed to the Board a copy of Article IV EARP that contained the actual policy and outlined its contents on the definitions and objectives as follows and noted the Town has designated a district that contains blight from Webb Street to the eastern part of town limits along East Anderson Street Grant Incentive means a sum of money , established by the town council as 049 per 100 property valuation of the difference between the current or preconstruction appraised tax value of a parcel s of property and the post - construction appraised tax value of same said parcel s Sec 10 - 47 Authority The town , as authorized under GS Section 160A - 456 , did establish by amending Chapter 10 Historical Properties of Town Code February 22 , 2007 , the EARP Policy Sec 10 - 48 Objectives The purpose of the EARP is to encourage and or promote infill growth with new commercial development , to include mixed use , in Selma’s designated area as set forth in attached map which is incorporated here in fully by reference of East Anderson Street to the eastern Town limits as part of a much larger plan to develop this section of Town and Exit 98 off of Interstate 95 The objectives of EARP is to provide an incentive to property owners and individuals for the purpose of improving the appearance and viability of the East Anderson area and to stimulate long - term investment in Selma The incentive will be in the form of a grant Revitalization grant incentives are as follows 1 Appraised tax value of site or building is determined before any construction begins 2 Appraised tax value of site or building is determined after construction is completed upon the issuance of a certificate of occupancy Page1224 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued 3 Owner pays full amount of newly appraised tax value of property 4 The Town of Selma provides grant incentive to property owner 5 Five 5 concurrent tax years is the applicable time period for grant incentive Revitalization goals are as follows 1 Improve the Selma uptown area ; 2 Attract new investors and development for businesses ; 3 Reinforce existing businesses in remainder of Central Business District through growth and diversification of Selma’s economy ; 4 Improve the visual appearance of Selma ; 5 Broaden the tax base Sec 10 - 49 Revitalization Program Requirements The following requirements apply to and are available under the revitalization program 1 The project area shall be designated as set forth in attached map which is incorporated here in fully by reference as the delineated area of East Anderson Street to the present and future eastern Town limits along East Anderson Street 2 Any commercial property owner within the project area is eligible to apply 3 Each commercial property owner engaged in a project s in the project area is eligible for the program incentives 4 Incentives shall be for new construction only deemed in character to be consistent with the zoning requirements of the Selma Zoning District 5 Any person starting a project after passage will be eligible to make application to the Town of Selma to participate in the EARP incentive program 6 Applicants must be the property owner and taxpayer for property 7 Incentives must be used for commercial property to include mixed uses , but not necessarily be limited to the following Banks and other financial institutions ; Current Industrial Zoning Districts uses in project area ; Hotels and motels ; Offices businesses , professional and public ; Restaurants ; Residential uses in support of a business district ; Retail stores ; 8 This program does not apply to existing or renovation projects or properties 9 Structures must meet state and local building codes as approved by the local building inspector 10 Applications will be administered by the town 11 Applications shall be reviewed by Selma Town staff to ensure full compliance with the EARP grant Sec 10 - 50 Project Management 1 The EARP project manager will be the town manager His her duties and responsibilities will be to administer the project in conjunction with the Johnston County Tax Office 2 The applicant will secure the EARP application form from the town offices 3 The applicant will submit the completed application to the town manager for review of Purpose ; Feasibility ; and Compatibility Mr Farmer stated the program would take the difference between the current or preconstruction appraised tax value of a parcel of property and the post - construction appraised tax value of same said parcel He further stated there would be no net revenue lost for the first five years for the Town and the County if the Board chose to join Selma in this initiative Mr Farmer noted after the five years , the property would be taxed at the full amount He stated just like the County Economic Development Incentive Grant program , for the first five years the owner would pay the higher amount and receive the difference back as a grant Mr Farmer stated he felt that revitalization would improve the uptown Selma area , attract new investors and development , as well as reinforce and improve the existing businesses Mr Farmer reiterated the Town of Selma has already adopted this policy into their ordinance and he requested the Board of Commissioners to entertain the idea of joining the Town and offering the same program based on the County’s tax rate Commissioner DeVan Barbour questioned item number seven of the program requirements regarding the phrase “ residential uses in support of a business district ” and asked for an example Mr Farmer replied this would apply to the central business district that contains mixed uses that houses a residence above the business Upon a question from Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , Mr Farmer confirmed the grant would pay 100 of the difference in the tax payment between the preconstruction appraised tax value and the post - construction appraised tax value of same said parcel Page2225 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued County Manager Rick Hester noted that when Mr Farmer and Mr Johnson had appeared before the Board with this request in April 2007 , the Commissioners had asked the gentlemen to come back and allow the Board to consider each request of a district separately Commissioner Barbour inquired if the Johnston County Tax Department could handle the additional workload associated with this program Johnston County Tax Administrator Pat Goddard confirmed the Tax Office could manage the additional work Commissioner Tony Braswell stated that Mr Farmer and Mr Johnson had done a good job and were thinking outside the box Decision Commissioner DeVan Barbour made a motion for the County to participate in the EARP program County Attorney Mark Payne interrupted and advised the County to hold a public hearing in advance of voting on participation in this program Commissioner DeVan Barbour rescinded the first motion and followed up with a motion to call for a public hearing at the July 9 , 2007 regular meeting at 10 15 am or as soon thereafter as possible to receive public comment on the County’s potential participation in the East Anderson Revitalization Program Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 9 Resolution Certifying Results of Referendum on 99 Million GO School Bonds The Johnston County Board of Elections certified to the Board of Commissioners the “ Board ” that the result of the bond referendum held on May 8 , 2007 , with respect to the proposed 99,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds of Johnston County was 3,810 votes “ For ” approval of the Bond Order and 1,011 votes “ Against ” approval of the Bond Order , and delivered a copy of the Certificate of Canvass to the Board Chairman Cookie Pope then introduced the following resolution the title of which was read RESOLUTION CERTIFYING AND DECLARING RESULTS OF 2007 REFERENDUM ON JOHNSTON COUNTY GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF WHEREAS , the Board of Commissioners for Johnston County desires to certify and declare the results of the referendum held May 8 , 2007 ; NOW , THEREFORE , the Board of Commissioners for Johnston County meeting in regular session in Smithfield , North Carolina , on June 4 , 2007 , does the following BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR JOHNSTON COUNTY 1 The Board hereby certifies and declares the results of the referendum held on May 8 , 2007 , with respect to the proposed 99,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds of Johnston County , to be 3,810 votes “ For ” approval of the Bond Order and 1,011 votes “ Against ” approval of the Bond Order 2 The affirmative votes of a majority of those voting having been received , the Board hereby certifies and declares that the Bond Order entitled “ BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 99,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION , CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES ” is now in effect 3 The Clerk to this Board shall cause the statement attached as Exhibit A to be published in the Smithfield Herald and filed in the Clerk’s office 4 This resolution shall take effect immediately Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the passage of the foregoing resolution , Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion and the resolution was passed by the following vote Ayes Commissioners Cookie Pope , Wade M Stewart , Allen L Mims , Jr , W Ray Woodall , Jeffrey P Carver , DeVan Barbour , and Tony Braswell Nays None Not Voting None 10 Resolution Certifying Results of Referendum on 10 Million GO Community College BondsPage3226 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued The Johnston County Board of Elections certified to the Board of Commissioners the “ Board ” that the result of the bond referendum held on May 8 , 2007 , with respect to the proposed 10,000,000 General Obligation Community College Bonds of Johnston County was 3,850 votes “ For ” approval of the Bond Order and 994 votes “ Against ” approval of the Bond Order , and delivered a copy of the Certificate of Canvass to the Board Chairman Cookie Pope then introduced the following resolution the title of which was read RESOLUTION CERTIFYING AND DECLARING RESULTS OF 2007 REFERENDUM ON JOHNSTON COUNTY GENERAL OBLIGATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF WHEREAS , the Board of Commissioners for Johnston County desires to certify and declare the results of the referendum held May 8 , 2007 ; NOW , THEREFORE , the Board of Commissioners for Johnston County meeting in regular session in Smithfield , North Carolina , on June 4 , 2007 , does the following BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR JOHNSTON COUNTY 1 The Board hereby certifies and declares the results of the referendum held on May 8 , 2007 , with respect to the proposed 10,000,000 General Obligation Community College Bonds of Johnston County , to be 3,850 votes “ For ” approval of the Bond Order and 994 votes “ Against ” approval of the Bond Order 2 The affirmative votes of a majority of those voting having been received , the Board hereby certifies and declares that the Bond Order entitled “ BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 10,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION , CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACILITIES ” is now in effect 3 The Clerk to this Board shall cause the statement attached as Exhibit A to be published in the Smithfield Herald and filed in the Clerk’s office 4 This resolution shall take effect immediately Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the passage of the foregoing resolution , Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion and the resolution was passed by the following vote Ayes Commissioners Cookie Pope , Wade M Stewart , Allen L Mims , Jr , W Ray Woodall , Jeffrey P Carver , DeVan Barbour , and Tony Braswell Nays None Not Voting None 11 Resolution Certifying Results of Referendum on 37 Million GO Parks & Recreation Bonds The Johnston County Board of Elections certified to the Board of Commissioners the “ Board ” that the result of the bond referendum held on May 8 , 2007 , with respect to the proposed 3,700,000 General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds of Johnston County was 3,743 votes “ For ” approval of the Bond Order and 1,101 votes “ Against ” approval of the Bond Order , and delivered a copy of the Certificate of Canvass to the Board Chairman Cookie Pope then introduced the following resolution the title of which was read RESOLUTION CERTIFYING AND DECLARING RESULTS OF 2007 REFERENDUM ON JOHNSTON COUNTY GENERAL OBLIGATION PARKS AND RECREATION BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF WHEREAS , the Board of Commissioners for Johnston County desires to certify and declare the results of the referendum held May 8 , 2007 ; NOW , THEREFORE , the Board of Commissioners for Johnston County meeting in regular session in Smithfield , North Carolina , on June 4 , 2007 , does the following BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR JOHNSTON COUNTY 1 The Board hereby certifies and declares the results of the referendum held on May 8 , 2007 , with respect to the proposed 3,700,000 General Obligation Parks and Recreation Bonds of Johnston County , to be 3,743 votes “ For ” approval of the Bond Order and 1,101 votes “ Against ” approval of the Bond Order 2 The affirmative votes of a majority of those voting having been received , the Board hereby certifies and declares that the Bond Order entitled “ BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 3,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PARKS AND RECREATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OFPage4227 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued FINANCING THE ACQUISITION , CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES ” is now in effect 3 The Clerk to this Board shall cause the statement attached as Exhibit A to be published in the Smithfield Herald and filed in the Clerk’s office 4 This resolution shall take effect immediately Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the passage of the foregoing resolution , Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion and the resolution was passed by the following vote Ayes Commissioners Cookie Pope , Wade M Stewart , Allen L Mims , Jr , W Ray Woodall , Jeffrey P Carver , DeVan Barbour , and Tony Braswell Nays None Not Voting None 12 Johnston County Schools – Request to Redistribute ADM Funds Ann Williams , Associate Superintendent of Facilities Services for Johnston County Schools , appeared before the Board and presented a background on Average Daily Membership ADM funds Ms Williams explained these are State construction funds and are the only funds the Schools receive outside of bond referendum money that can be used for construction She further explained approximately three years ago , Johnston County Schools transferred 400,000 of ADM money to the Benson Middle School construction project in anticipation of furniture and equipment needs there However , due to the fact that Benson Middle School was an established school already , they were able to use existing furniture and equipment and did not need the additional ADM funds at the end of the project Ms Williams requested the Board to approve the redistribution of the Benson Middle School funds to the West View Elementary West Cleveland School in the amount of 65,788 and to the Micro Pine Level Elementary School in the amount of 353,010 Ms Williams informed the Board the West View Elementary School is one of the schools that opened in August and was quite larger than the Dixon Road School , which had the same budget Ms Williams noted the West View Elementary School had additional computer technology , instructional equipment , as well as athletic equipment needs Ms Williams stated in the case of Micro Pine Level Elementary School , this was part of the 2005 bond referendum and the construction project along with several other school construction projects at that time , experienced higher construction costs She noted these projects have gone very well and will be completed in August 2007 Ms Williams stated the Micro Pine Level School site is very small and Johnston County Schools has had to purchase two homes adjacent to the school and demolish them One home site was used for mobile units that have since been moved away and the area needs resurfacing to allow for playground equipment Ms Williams stated the other site will be used for parking eventually as well as the existing parking lot needs improvements She also noted the School needs some additional furniture and equipment and will require extra funds in order to tie in the security and fire alarm controls to the main system Upon a question from Commissioner Tony Braswell , Ms Williams verified that a ditch on the property would be tiled , as they have promised the Town of Pine Level Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner DeVan Barbour and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the redistribution of ADM funds from the Benson Middle School to the West View Elementary School and the Micro Pine Level Elementary School and the corresponding budget amendment as follows Education ADM FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 16 63071020 West View Elementary 65,78800 16 63071028 Micro - Pine Level Elementary 353,01000 16 63071025 Benson Middle School 418,79800 NET EXPENDITURES 13 Additional Request by Johnston County Schools for Allocation of ADM FundsPage5228 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued Chairman Cookie Pope stated that Johnston County Schools had an additional request regarding Average Daily Membership ADM Funds and called on Ann Williams , Associate Superintendent of Facilities Services for Johnston County Schools , to address the Board Ann Williams stated the Board of Education had an additional request regarding ADM Funds that was presented to her after the Board of Commissioners agenda packets had already been prepared Ms Williams informed the Board the request was for current unallocated ADM monies that can only be used for construction She noted that there are four schools they would like to allocate these funds to , as follows for needed kitchen equipment Micro - Pine Level Elementary 284,66900 South Smithfield Elementary 285,07100 Cooper Elementary 283,89600 North West Middle School 299,27000 Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner Wade M Stewart and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the allocation of ADM funds to the above listed schools and the corresponding budget amendment as follows Education ADM FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 16 63071028 Micro - Pine Level Elementary 284,66900 16 63071045 South Smithfield Elementary 285,07100 16 63071018 Cooper Elementary 283,89600 16 63070510 North West Middle School 299,27000 NET EXPENDITURES 1,152,90600 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 16 630732506 State ADM Construction Fund 1,152,90600 14 Request for Lottery Proceeds County Finance Officer John Massey requested the permission of the Board to draw lottery proceeds in the amount of 882,910 to be used for debt service that has occurred since 2003 Mr Massey informed the Board that if approved , after receipt of this draw , the County’s total amount drawn this year would be 2,641,457 in lottery proceeds He noted that Johnston County Schools requested and received 488,000 and with this request , the County will have drawn the balance for debt service In response to a question from Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , Mr Massey stated this would be the third distribution received this year and noted the County is only allowed three draws in one fiscal year Upon a question from Chairman Cookie Pope , Mr Massey verified the 2,641,457 includes the 488,000 received by Johnston County Schools Upon a motion by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the request for lottery proceeds in the amount of 882,910 to be used for debt service Further Discussion Upon a question from Commissioner Tony Braswell , County Manager Rick Hester noted that beginning next fiscal year , the County will draw the first 2,000,000 in lottery proceeds to be used for debt service Mr Hester noted this would leave approximately 1,500,000 for next fiscal year and Johnston County Schools would probably be making requests for various projects Commissioner Carver noted the lottery proceeds should be spent for the requests submitted by Johnston County Schools Page6229 June 4 , 2007 – 10 00 am Continued 15 Sheriff’s Office – Request to Surplus Vehicles Sheriff Steve Bizzell requested the Board declare the following vehicles surplus and authorize them to be sold at the next auction to be held on July 28 , 2007 at 10 00 am at the Johnston County Livestock Arena by Aycock Auction Company of Kenly , North Carolina Sheriff Bizzell stated that he has met with County Finance Officer John Massey and will be coordinating with him in the proper disposal of these surplus vehicles Year Make Model VIN Mileage 1 2000 Ford Taurus 1FAFP56S7YA249127 105,043 2 2001 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W81X200134 105,480 3 2001 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W61X109606 111,580 4 2001 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71WX1X200135 116,803 5 2001 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W11X105382 122,560 6 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W93X135748 107,975 7 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W63X135741 113,173 8 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W83X135742 113,371 9 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W03X135749 119,031 10 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W33X135745 121,357 11 2003 Ford Crown Victor