April 3, 2006 - 1:00 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 441 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners April 3 , 2006 1 00 pm The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , April 3 , 2006 at 1 00 pm 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 , April N Byrd , Clerk to the Board , John R Massey , Finance Officer , J Mark Payne , County Attorney and Deva C Holt , Deputy Clerk The Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted 1 Minutes Approved Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the minutes for the March 6 , 2006 1 00 pm and 6 00 pm , and March 10 , 2006 8 30 am board meetings as presented 2 Public Comments A Dr Leonard Woodall – Airport Authority Appointment Dr Leonard Woodall thanked the Board for his recent reappointment to the Airport Authority , and noted the board is currently working on several projects 3 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 Trillium Way , Sundew Court , Winterberry Street , Crabapple Lane , Rosebay Lane , Yellow Daisy Place and Figberry Street – Magnolia Subdivision – Phase I & II – Wilders Township Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the Board concur with the NC 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 unanimous vote 4 Dept of Transportation – Resolution Supporting Vertical Realignment of NC 210 & SR 1532 County Manager Rick Hester stated that Tim Little , District Engineer with the Department of Transportation , has requested the Board adopt a resolution supporting the vertical realignment of NC 210 and SR 1532 White Memorial Church Road NC DOT is in the process of trying to secure funds for the project , and is requesting the Board’s support Upon a motion by Commissioner DeVan Barbour , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution supporting the vertical realignment of NC 210 and SR 1532 Resolution Requesting the Department of Transportation to Vertically Realign NC 210 at SR 1532 White Memorial Church Road WHEREAS , There is limited site distance for cars pulling out onto NC 210 from SR 1532 White Memorial Church Road ; and WHEREAS , Constant growth in the area is placing more and more cars at this intersection everyday , thus increasing the potential for traffic accidents NOW THEREFORE , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby request that the NC Department of Transportation take the necessary steps to vertically realign NC 210 and SR 1532 , by lowering the hill along NC 210 , and thus increasing the site distance at the intersection Page442 April 3 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued 5 Proclamation – Community Advisory Committee Appreciation Day – April 26 Chairman Pope stated that Nancy Murphy , Regional Ombudsman for the Triangle J Area Agency on Aging , has requested the Board adopt a proclamation of appreciation for the members of the County’s Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Commissioner Wade M Stewart commented that he serves on the Board , and appreciates all the hard work and commitment from fellow board members Commissioner Stewart moved the Board adopt the following proclamation of appreciation for the members of the County’s Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Commissioner W Ray Woodall seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote Community Advisory Committee Appreciation Day April 26 , 2006 WHEREAS , Nursing Homes and Adult Care Homes have accepted the responsibility for providing long term care health services to the citizens of our community , WHEREAS , Over 900 residents reside in long term care facilities in Johnston County , WHEREAS , The quality of care and quality of life of long term care residents depend upon the daily , conscientious services and hands - on care provided by long term care facility staff , as well as the honoring of federal and state Residents ’ Bill of Rights , WHEREAS , The Joint Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee , whose members are appointed by the County Commissioners to serve as grassroots ombudsmen and advocate for the rights of residents , as well as the physical , mental , emotional , and spiritual well - being of these residents , WHEREAS , The Joint Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee members are trained volunteers who collaborate closely with residents , family members , facility staff , the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program , and regulatory agencies to ensure quality care in full recognition of residents ’ dignity and individuality , WHEREAS , This Committee serves as the nucleus for increased community involvement with long term care facilities and their residents , WHEREAS , The Committee promotes community education and awareness of the needs of long term care residents , and works toward keeping the public informed about aspects of long term care , WHEREAS , The Committee members apprise themselves of the general conditions under which residents are residing in the homes , and work for the best interests of these residents , Now , Therefore , we , the Johnston County Commissioners , do hereby proclaim April 26 , 2006 as Community Advisory Committee Appreciation Day And urge all citizens to join with us in this observation We encourage citizens to express appreciation for the advocacy efforts of the Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee members who represent the public good for Johnston County 6 Proclamation – Week of the Young Child – April 2 - 8 Nancy Thomas , Director of the Partnership for Children of Johnston County , thanked the Board for their acknowledgement of the early childhood community , and requested the Board adopt a proclamation celebrating the Week of the Young Child , April 2 - 8 Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following proclamation celebrating the Week of the Young Child , April 2 - 8 Week of the Young Child Proclamation April 2 - 8 , 2006 WHEREAS , The Partnership for Children of Johnston County and other local organizations , in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children , are celebrating the Week of the Young Child , April 2 through April 8 , 2006 ; and WHEREAS , By calling attention to the need for high - quality early childhood services for all children and families within Johnston County , these groups hope to improve the quality and availability of such services ; and WHEREAS , The future of our county depends on the quality of the early childhood experiences provided to young children today ; and WHEREAS , High - quality early childhood services represent a worthy commitment to our children’s future ; THEREFORE , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim April 2 through April 8 , 2006 as The Week of the Young Child in Johnston County and urges all citizens to recognize and support the needs of young children in our county Page443 April 3 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued 7 Proclamation - National Telecommunicator’s Week - April 9 - 15 Jason Barbour , Director of 911 Communications , noted the telecommunicators are the backbone of the County’s 911 center , and requested the Board adopt a proclamation declaring the week of April 9 - 15 as National Telecommunicator’s Week in Johnston County Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following proclamation declaring the week of April 9 - 15 as National Telecommunicator’s Week in Johnston County National Telecommunicator’s Week April 9 - 15 , 2006 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 proclaims and th th declares the week of April 9 – 15 , 2006 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 8 Proclamation – Protecting Our Communities - National County Government Week – April 23 - 29 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 23 - 29 as National County Government Week National County Government Week – April 23 - 29 , 2006 Protecting Our Communities WHEREAS , America’s counties provide a variety of essential services , and many of these services work to protect our communities ; and WHEREAS , Counties protect residents from natural disasters , terrorist attacks , crime and drug abuse ; counties are the first to respond to emergency situations and are primarily responsible for planning for disasters ; counties also work to protect families , children and youth ; and WHEREAS , There are 3,066 counties in the United States , collectively responsible for the well being of more than 250 million residents ; and WHEREAS , Counties provide services that make America’s communities stronger , safer places to live and raise families ; counties police our streets , fight fires , save lives in hospitals , keep families healthy , repair bridges , plow snow , help troubled youth , train laid - off workers and perform countless other jobs ; and WHEREAS , Counties have a long history of providing critical services ; county governments are the citizens ’ local government voice , providing solutions that bring communities together ; and WHEREAS , In recognition of the leadership , innovation and valuable service provided by our nation’s counties NOW , THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Johnston hereby proclaims April 23 – 29 , 2006 as National County Government Week Page444 April 3 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued 9 Resolution in Support of Johnston Memorial Home Care and Hospice April Culver , Vice President of Government Affairs for Johnston Memorial Hospital , informed the Board that the State has identified a need for an inpatient hospice facility , specifically eight inpatient beds and four residential beds , in Johnston County For the past fourteen years , Johnston Memorial Home Care and Hospice JMHCH has been going out to homes providing specialized care and support to terminally ill patients and their families throughout the County and surrounding areas An inpatient hospice facility would offer a home - like environment in which hospice patients and their families could go through the dying experience with dignity and compassion The hospice facility that JMHCH proposes to develop would provide hospice patients an appropriate environment to receive symptom control and pain management , beyond what they can receive at home Ms Culver requested the Board’s approval of a Resolution in Support of Johnston Memorial Home Care and Hospice JMHCH Following discussion , Commissioner W Ray Woodall stated that hospice touches many people’s lives , and noted as the county grows , the need for this service and such a facility is evident Commissioner Woodall moved the Board adopt the following Resolution in Support of Johnston Memorial Home Care and Hospice Commissioner Wade M Stewart seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE WHEREAS , JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE provides a wide array of quality hospice care to terminally ill patients in Johnston County for fourteen 14 years ; and WHEREAS , JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE is committed to providing quality support services , including counseling , the facilitation of support groups , bereavement programs , and chaplaincy ; and WHEREAS , JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE has an opportunity to improve end - of - life care in the community through the development of a freestanding inpatient hospice facility ; and WHEREAS , JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE in partnership with Hospice of Wake County is submitting an application to the State of North Carolina for a certificate of need for an eight 8 bed inpatient hospice and four 4 bed residential facility ; and WHEREAS , local support for such facility would enhance the application process ; NOW , THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners fully supports this rd application on this 3 day of April , 2006 10 Request for Public Hearing – ROAP Grant Funds 06 - 07 Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell and st carried by unanimous vote , the Board scheduled a public hearing for the May 1 1 00 pm Board meeting to hear public comments on the proposed distribution of Rural Operating Assistance Program ROAP grant funds for FY 06 - 07 11 Presentation by Harbor Keri Christensen , Executive Director of Harbor , presented to the Board a video on domestic and sexual violence She noted that there were 84 domestic violence related homicides in NC during 2005 , and emphasized the importance of the Harbor program to the citizens of Johnston County Ms Christensen stated that the program’s grant funding had been cut , and staff has aggressively pursued several fundraising options in an attempt to keep the program as self - sufficient as possible Angie Lock , Board Chairman for Harbor , thanked the Commissioners for their support in the past , and requested the Board’s consideration of the program in the future 12 HAPP – Approval of Annual Plan Melody Gates , HAPP Director , requested the Board approve the proposed 2006 - 07 Annual Plan Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the proposed 2006 - 07 Annual Plan for HAPP 13 Soil & Water Conservation – Request for County Vehicle Chairman Pope announced that discussion on a request from Soil and Water Conservation for a county vehicle had been postponed PagePage pageNumber5445 April 3 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued 14 Update on Renovation of Cooperative Extension Building Earl Marett , Social Services Director , presented an update on the renovation of the Cooperative Extension building It has been determined that further additional walls can be removed , making available space for 11 additional cubicles , which would accommodate all the child welfare employees This supplementary work , plus two additional HVAC units , will increase the original estimate , presented to the Board in October 2005 , by 207,083 The revised proposed budget is 1,060,000 Mr Marett noted that half of the project’s total cost can be reimbursed with State and Federal funds He requested the Board adopt a budget amendment to cover the increase for the revised renovation plan , and authorize the bid process for the project Commissioner W Ray Woodall expressed concern about the finished floor at the new Agricultural Center , and asked if there would be similar concerns at the old Cooperative Extension building The county manager replied that the floor was being carpeted in the new Agricultural Center , and the general contractor for that project had been requested to pay for the carpet and labor Following discussion , Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr moved the Board authorize the bid process for the project , and approve the following budget amendment in the amount of 207,083 to cover the increase for the revised renovation plan for the old Cooperative Extension building Commissioner Wade M Stewart seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61571800 Construction of Project 165,10000 10 61577400 Capital Outlay 40,50000 10 61577406 Contingency 1,48300 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 207,08300 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 181,33100 10 615734123 Social Service Administration 25,75200 207,08300 TOTAL NET REVENUE 15 NC Rural Center Economic Infrastructure Grant - Agri Supply , Inc Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit as the Little River Water District Economic Development Director Michael de Sherbinin informed the Board that the Little River Water District is the applicant for a NC Rural Center Economic Infrastructure Grant for Agri Supply Inc The 60,000 grant would be used to provide sufficient water pressure for fire protection at Agri Supply’s current location east of Micro and allow for future expansion Mr de Sherbinin requested the Board adopt the Authorizing Resolution and Minority Participation Program Resolution , and authorize Chairman Pope to sign other documents that may be needed for the grant application Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following two resolutions , Authorizing Resolution and Minority Participation Program Resolution , needed for application for a NC Rural Center Economic Infrastructure Grant for Agri Supply Inc LITTLE RIVER WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Economic Infrastructure Grants Program AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION WHEREAS , The North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill 1352 authorizing the making of grants to aid eligible units of government in financing the cost of construction of wastewater treatment works , wastewater collection systems , and water supply systems , that will result in job creation , and WHEREAS , The Little River Water District has need for and intends to construct or rehabilitate a publicly - ownedPagePage pageNumber6446 April 3 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued treatment works or an alternate wastewater system , for wastewater collection systems or for water supply and distribution systems , project described as the Agri Direct and Direct Distributors Waterline Extension Project ; and WHEREAS , The Little River Water District intends to request grant assistance from the Economic Infrastructure Grants Program for the project ; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , BY THE LITTLE RIVER DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS That the Little River Water District will arrange financing for all remaining costs of the project , if approved for a grant That the Little River Water District will provide for efficient operation and maintenance of the project on completion of construction thereof That Cookie Pope , Chairman , and successors so titled , is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the Little River Water District with the NCREDC Rural Center for a grant to assist in the construction of the project described above That Cookie Pope , Chairman , and successors so titled , is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the Rural Center may request in connection with such application or the project ; to make the assurances as contained above ; and to execute such other documents as may be required in connection with the application That the Little River Water District has substantially complied or will substantially comply with all Federal , State , and local laws , rules , regulations , and ordinances applicable to the project and to the grants pertaining thereto LITTLE RIVER WATER DISTRICT MINORITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM WHEREAS The Little River Water District is applying for grant funds whose funding requires that the applicant provide a certificate stating than an appropriate verifiable percentage goal for participation by minority business has been adopted in accordance with GS 143 - 128 - c as amended NOW THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LITTLE RIVER WATER DISTRICT THAT 1 The Little River Water District establishes a 10 goal for minority business participation on water and sewer projects in accordance with GS 143 - 128 - c as amended 2 To seek minority business participation the Little River Water District shall a Place a statement in bid solicitations that the Little River Water District has established a 10 minority goal for minority business participation in accordance with GS 143 - 128 - c as amended and encouraging minority businesses to participate in the project in a regional newspaper b Minority participation forms required by GS 143 - 128 - c as amended , a list of underutilized businesses with Johnston County addresses obtained from the North Carolina Department of Administration’s website , and a statement encouraging the use of minority businesses will be included with bid documents c Contract documents will include minority participation forms and documentation required by GS 143 - 128 - c as amended and a statement that contractors and subcontractors maintain a list of minority business utilization name and dollar amount and provide this information to the Town Contracts will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adjourned as the Little River Water District and regular session was resumed 16 Budget Amendments Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Wade M Stewart and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the following budget amendments Cooperative Extension FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 58003435 Co - Op Ext Activities Expense 10,00000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 580033715 Co - Op Ext Activities Revenue 10,00000 Health FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59251410 Training 10000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 592534155 East Carolina University 10000PagePage pageNumber7447 April 3 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59604600 Medical Supplies 2,23900 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 596034155 Health & Human Services – Women’s Preventive Health 2,23900 Job Training FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE WIA Title 1 Contract Staff Wages 20,45000 Dislocated Staff Fringes 5,35000 Worker Equipment 35000 Individual Training Accounts 28,85000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 55,00000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE WIA Title 1 Dislocated Worker Funds 55,00000 55,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE WIA Title 1 Staff Fringes 1,31000 Adult Equipment 19000 Individual Training Accounts 25,00000 Supportive Services 8,50000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 35,00000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE WIA Title 1 Adult Funds 35,00000 35,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE Social Services FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61101915 Share the Warmth 3,50000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 3,50000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61101911 CP & L Project Share Energy Neighbor Fund 3,82312 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 3,82312 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61304586 Smart Start Day Care 110,00000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 613034119 Child Day Care 110,00000PagePage pageNumber8448 April 3 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued 17 Appointments Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board made the following appointments A Bentonville Community Building Board of Trustees – Reappointed Andy Lee , Buck Dunn , Mary Ann Massey , and James Q Beasley for two year terms to expire April 30 , 2008 B Johnston County Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee – Reappointed Lea Moore , and Sherry L Boyle for three year terms to expire April 30 , 2009 Appointed A Max Gardner and Betty M Johnson for initial terms of one year to expire April 30 , 2007 C Emergency Food and Shelter Board – Appointed Timothy Paul Bartram to represent the Salvation Army for a two year term to expire December 31 , 2007 D Livestock Arena Management Board – Appointed Rick Bedford for a two year term to expire April 30 , 2008 E Wilson’s Mills Fire Protection District Commission – Waived the length of service policy and reappointed Ben Youngblood for a two year term to expire March 31 , 2008 F Upper Coastal Plain RPO Transportation Advisory Committee – Reappointed Jasper G Stem , Jr to serve in the at - large position representing the County for a two year term to expire March 31 , 2008 G CAMPO Transportation Coordinating Committee – Appointed Dr Lance Wheeler to serve in the at - large position representing the County for a two year term to expire March 31 , 2008 Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the Board make the following appointment to the Board of Equalization and Review Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote H Board of Equalization and Review – Reappointed David Byrd District 2 , Don R Wells District 5 , and Thomas A Stevens District 6 for four year terms to expire April 30 , 2010 18 Wastewater Collection Facility Upsizing - Adams Pointe Old Drug Store Rd – Request to Amend Capital Budget Public Utilities Director Tim Broome requested the Board’s approval of an amended capital budget in the amount of 342,060 for the Adams Pointe Subdivision – Old Drug Store Road Area Wastewater Transmission Facilities Project The reimbursement to Son - Lan Development for facilities up - sizing , in the amount of 52,060 , was mistakenly omitted from the originally approved capital budget on February 6 , 2006 Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Wade M Stewart and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved an amended capital budget in the amount of 342,060 for the Adams Pointe Subdivision – Old Drug Store Road Area Wastewater Transmission Facilities Project 19 Little River Lower Neuse River Water Supply – Request to Transfer Funds Public Utilities Director Tim Broome stated that the budgeted allocation for FY 05 - 06 , in the amount of 200,000 , for technical services to plan and permit a new water source will soon become depleted He requested the Board’s approval to transfer 75,000 from Fund 67 reserves to Account No 208521 for the project Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner DeVan Barbour and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the following budget amendments to transfer 75,000 from Fund 67 reserves to Account No 208521 for the Little River Lower Neuse River Water Supply project PagePage pageNumber9449 April 3 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 67 78109023 Transfer to Other Funds 75,00000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 67 781033990 Fund balance appropriated 75,00000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 20 85210406 Technical Service 75,00000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 20 852137925 Transfer From Other Funds 75,00000 20 Solid Waste Convenience Site Program Committee Recommendations As a follow - up to the Board’s discussions during the recent retreat , Assistant Utilities Director Haywood Phthisic presented the following recommendations to the solid waste convenience site program • Change the program to a debit card system starting with a “ punch card ” system with a goal to transition to an electronic system within three 3 years The charge would equate to 100 per one - half cubic yard ; one - half cubic yard is approximately equal to a 90 gallon curbside container The cards would be sold in denominations of 1000 and 2500 • Cards would be sold as a commodity There would be no ID , vehicle or personal information required for the punch cards Cardholders may loan or share cards • No consideration would be given for lost or stolen cards • No changes are suggested for limiting the size of items loads received ; the open top containers would be maintained at the sites Commissioner Tony Braswell stated , in his opinion , the current system is not fair , equitable , or enforceable He commented the average age of the site attendants is 60 years old , and expressed concern that the current system would continue to place the attendants in harm’s way Mr Braswell noted the administrative changes suggested by the recommendations would make it easier for the site attendants Further , Mr Braswell expressed concern that a lot of citizens , especially in the municipalities , do not use the convenience sites He urged the Board to adopt the recommended changes , and make the users of the sites responsible for the related expenses Mr Phthisic added that several confrontational situations have resulted because decals were not visible on the vehicles If the decal is not displayed on the vehicle , policy requires the site attendant to compare the decal to the receipt of purchase to confirm that the decal belongs to that particular vehicle ; oftentimes , the individual cannot produce the receipt If this occurs , the site attendant records the license plate number , and turns the information over to Public Utilities staff , which sends the individual a letter requesting the decal be fixed on the vehicle In response to a question from Commissioner DeVan Barbour , Mr Phthisic noted when the convenience site program was put into place 16 years ago ; the transportation costs for hauling from the sites to the landfill was never fully addressed Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr expressed concern that currently other funds are subsidizing the convenience site program Staff estimates that the County incurs a loss of approximately 700,000 annually for the program Further , Commissioner Mims noted the recommended changes would not harm the users of the sites , rather , the electronic cards would make business at the sites more convenient In response to a question from Commissioner DeVan Barbour , Mr Phthisic estimated the proposed changes would cut the deficit to approximately 250,000 annually If the Board stays with the decal program and the current customers continue using the sites , it would be necessary to raise decal prices to 135 - 150 in order to eliminate the deficit Page0450 April 3 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver agreed with the statements made by Commissioners Braswell and Mims , and suggested the Board take the steps necessary to eliminate the deficit Commissioner W Ray Woodall thanked the Solid Waste Committee for the work they put into the recommendations He stated that the citizens he had spoken with do not favor the recommended changes ; rather , people are requesting the site attendants enforce the current policy with the decal system Commissioner Wade M Stewart questioned whether the site attendants and the users would like the proposed changes He expressed concern that there would be disagreements over the amount that makes up one cubic yard , and this might lead to further confrontations with the site attendants Commissioner Stewart further expressed concern that the recommended changes were just a temporary fix to a long term problem , and suggested staff look into a comprehensive plan , possibly franchising with a private company In response to Commissioner Stewart’s comments , Mr Phthisic stated the committee discussed the option to franchise with a private company , and met with several private haulers If the recommended changes are approved , a 90 gallon can would be at each site to measure the volume of trash per punch It would take approximately seven household bags to fill the 90 gallon can Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr moved the Board adopt the “ punch card ” system and the recommended changes as proposed by Mr Phthisic and the solid waste committee Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion , which carried by the following vote Ayes Commissioners Allen L Mims , Jr , Jeffrey P Carver and Tony Braswell Nays Commissioners Cookie Pope , Wade M Stewart , W Ray Woodall and DeVan Barbour Commissioner Mims suggested the Chairman consider forming a committee to look at a comprehensive plan 21 Tax Releases & Refunds – 2 16 06 - 3 15 06 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 2 16 06 to 3 15 06 Release Refund Report For Period 02 16 2006 thru 03 15 2006 Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2005 0601 - 421393 0510 - 470204 WEST , WILLIAM HARVEY Release 14991 2005 0601 - 423383 0510 - 470476 WALKER , MARY NICOLE Release 12003 2005 0602 - 430054 0511 - 486408 FREE , TIMOTHY JASON Release 35213 2005 0602 - 431653 0511 - 486585 BLACKMON & ASSOCIATES Release 89233 2004 0505 - 326520 0502 - 367599 JOHNSON , THEODORE R Overpayment 11609 2005 0601 - 421289 0510 - 472567 TROJAN , JAMES MICHAEL Release 10887 2005 0510 - 386158 0507 - 432558 ONEAL , PHILLIP WAYNE Overpayment 12703 2005 0508 - 362330 0505 - 409814 PATTON , EUGENE R Overpayment 12991 2005 0508 - 370334 0505 - 410831 LANE , RALPH EDWARD Overpayment 11522 2005 0512 - 416479 0509 - 464514 THE SALVATION ARMY Release 27554 2005 0601 - 428063 0510 - 472544 WILSON , JAMIE DUGGAN Release 18306 2004 0503 - 307093 0412 - 346800 PRATT , VIRGINIA BURNELL Overpayment 13185 2003 0311 - 129272 0308 - 128603 DAUGHTRY , DAVID RAY Overpayment 29200 2004 0504 - 317053 0501 - 361828 BROOKS , CARL JUNIOR Overpayment 18169 2004 0505 - 324445 0502 - 367852 CARROLL , IDESHA RONIKA Overpayment 14659 2003 0405 - 196641 0402 - 221317 PEACOCK , LAKEISHA N Overpayment 14475 2004 0504 - 318224 0501 - 362351 BRYANT , LEROY Overpayment 14342 2005 0511 - 405930 0508 - 444799 BAREFOOT , STEVE W Tag Surrender 11822 2004 0504 - 317032 0501 - 354855 BLACKMON , JERRY JOE Overpayment 10395 2004 0504 - 313022 0501 - 360952 JONES , HEATHER RENEE Overpayment 14185 2005 0509 - 381002 0506 - 417504 PRICE , BILLY RAY Overpayment 22465 2004 0504 - 317186 0501 - 359190 GLASPER , CRYSTAL Y Overpayment 14595 2004 0505 - 331372 0502 - 374187 HOLDER , ROSLIN R Overpayment 15016 1998 9905 - 559283 9901 - 751235 MOORE , KATHERINE L Overpayment 12805 2003 0310 - 120656 0307 - 128056 MITCHENER , JR , STEVEN J Overpayment 19206 2004 0505 - 332646 0502 - 373846 HINES , TRAVIS Overpayment 12713 2004 0505 - 332232 0502 - 373975 BRINKLEY , JUDY MCCABE Overpayment 18412 2004 0412 - 274913 0409 - 309568 SANDERS , DEBORAH ANN Overpayment 11211 2004 0503 - 307413 0412 - 341424 TUBBS , TAMMIE TERRILL Overpayment 27647 2005 0601 - 426481 0510 - 470291 PARRISH , BRANDON SCOTT Release 22025 2005 0512 - 410335 0509 - 464865 ROSE , WILLIE REX Release 13053 2004 0504 - 317053 0501 - 361828 BROOKS , CARL JUNIOR Void Refund 18169 2004 0505 - 332232 0502 - 373975 BRINKLEY , JUDY MCCABE Void Refund 18412 2005 0511 - 396870 0508 - 451768 CIS INC Overpayment 12646 2005 0602 - 429093 0511 - 483011 REGISTER , JERRY ALFORD Release 13087 2005 0602 - 431811 0511 - 485073 GUYTON , HENRY ARCHIE Release 20253 2004 0501 - 282708 0410 - 319404 DENTON , CHARLES ALLEN Overpayment 30338 2005 0507 - 357809 0504 - 391359 BRASWELL , MICHELLE R Overpayment 10192 2005 0602 - 430344 0511 - 483819 INNOCENT , GREGORY D Release 12486 Page1451 April 3 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued 2002 0302 - 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066617 2000039961 ROSE , A BRUCE JR 2,07674 2 28 2006 11 29 18 310 JENNIFER 2005 - 079942 91175310 WALL , OLIVER DWIGHT - ACCT 35806 3 6 2006 14 01 19 310 JENNIFER 2005 - 038433 2000068315 JERNIGAN , OTIS CARROLL 104 3 9 2006 14 33 10 121 CATHY 2004 - 028178 32658943 GLOVER , MARION SHERILL - DR 65248 3 10 2006 15 15 22 121 CATHY 2005 - 056943 2000048298 ONEAL REVIVALS INC 11491 22 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Pat Goddard reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of March , 2006 She noted that in addition to garnishments , and bank attachments , 8 foreclosure complaints were filed , and no demand letters sent , resulting in a collection of 39,05488 As of March 31 , 2006 , the Tax Department has collected 9720 of the real and personal levy for 2005 , and 8053 of the motor vehicle levy Through the NC State Debt Setoff Program , 607 accounts have been paid for a total of 59,62462 Ms Goddard stated thePage2452 April 3 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued th next foreclosure sale is scheduled for April 18 The Board of Equalization and Review will convene on April th th 7 , and adjourn on April 28 23 Manager Reports and Comments A Additional State Funds for Criminal Justice Partnership Program - FY 06 - 07 At County Manager Rick Hester’s request , the Board approved approximately 1,928 in additional State funds for the Criminal Justice Partnership program for FY 06 - 07 B Quarterly Municipal Meeting Mr Hester suggested the County host an upcoming quarterly municipal meeting Board members agreed to look at their calendars , and report back to Mr Hester C Meeting with NCACC – Legislation Prohibiting Sales Tax Reimbursement to Schools Mr Hester stated that he recently met with the NCACC Executive Director David Thompson to discuss the local impact of legislation that prohibits school systems from having sales tax reimbursed for construction and renovation projects ; the County has requested assistance with legislation to repeal that law 24 Board Reports and Comments A Recent NCACC Discussion - Local Match for Medicaid Commissioner Wade M Stewart mentioned the local match for Medicaid that counties are responsible for , and recent discussion by the NCACC for the State to take responsibility of the local Medicaid match in exchange for one cent of sales tax money from the counties Mr Stewart then asked the County Manager how this would affect Johnston County from a financial standpoint Mr Hester stated this would take a penny of sales tax back to the State , but would give the County the authority to issue an additional penny B Secondary Road Construction Projects Commissioner Tony Braswell distributed to the Board information on the County’s secondary road construction program , including allocations and status for projects planned from 2001 - 2006 The information also included a chart detailing 2006 priority spending for secondary road construction for District 3 , Johnston and Wayne counties C Resignations from the Solid Waste Committee Commissioners Allen L Mims , Jr and Jeffrey P Carver resigned from the Solid Waste Committee 25 Closed Session – NCGS Sec 14331811 a 4 Location Expansion of Industry Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Wade M Stewart and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit in closed session in accordance with NCGS § 143 - 31811 a 4 - Location Expansion of Industry No action was taken , and Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the Board adjourn closed session and resume regular session Commissioner DeVan Barbour seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote There being no further business , W Ray Woodall moved the Board adjourn Commissioner DeVan Barbour seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote ____________________________ Cookie Pope , Chairman ____________________________ April N Byrd , Clerk to the BoardPage