June 19, 2006 - 6:00 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minute (Special)

10 523 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners June 19 , 2006 Special Meeting The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , June 19 , 2006 at 6 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 announced the purpose of the meeting is to consider the 2006 - 07 County budget and related matters 1 Board Committee & Representative Recommendations Fire District Tax Committee - Commissioners Carver , Barbour and Braswell Commissioner Tony Braswell thanked fellow Commissioners Jeffrey P Carver and DeVan Barbour , County Manager Rick Hester , Finance Director John Massey and members of the fire departments , for the time and effort put into the meetings at the eight departments requesting district tax increases Commissioner Braswell presented the following committee recommendation Committee Tax Rate Recommendation Fire District 2005 - 06 2006 - 07 Banner 006 009 Bentonville 004 006 Beulah 0075 008 Corinth Holder Kenly 0075 010 Meadow 005 006 Pine Level 006 007 Smithfield 008 010 Thanksgiving 006 008 Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver emphasized the importance of the committee meeting at the fire departments with the firefighters and fire district commissions He noted that it was very helpful to look at their long range plans , and the financial impact the requested increases would have on the departments , and the level of service they can provide to the citizens of Johnston County Recreation and Non - Profit Grants Committee - Commissioners Mims , Carver and Braswell Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr thanked fellow Commissioners Jeffrey P Carver and Tony Braswell for serving on the screening committee for the recreation and non - profit grant recommendations Commissioner Mims presented the following committee recommendation Recreation and Non - Profit Grants Worksheet Fiscal Year 2006 - 2007 Grants Recommended SMALL GRANTS Micro Parks & Recreation 2,70200 Corinth Community Recreation 2,00000 Pine Level Parks & Rec Booster Club 2,00000 Pine Level Parks & Rec Committee 2,49800 Total Small Grants 9,20000 MEDIUM GRANTS Princeton Little Tarheel League 5,00000 Benson Parks & Recreation 14,87500Page524 June 19 , 2006 Continued Wilsons Mills Parks & Recreation 5,00000 Meadow Athletic Association 5,00000 Selma Parks & Recreation 8,00000 Town of Pine Level 2,61700 Archers Lodge Community Center 10,00000 Glendale - Chapel Recreation 11,85600 Cleveland Athletic Association 15,00000 Clayton Civitan Club 11,40000 Total Medium Grants 88,74800 LARGE GRANTS Clayton Community Rec Foundation 17,50000 Smithfield Parks & Recreation 25,00000 Johnston United Soccer Assoc 25,00000 Clayton Parks & Recreation 25,00000 Total Large Grants 92,50000 190,44800 Total Recreation Grants Recommended Grants Recommended NON - PROFIT GRANTS Harbor , Inc 12,50000 Tobacco Farm Life 6,50000 Clayton Library 15,00000 JC Partnership for Children 5,00000 Johnston - Lee - Harnett Comm Action 18,00000 JC Arts Council 10,00000 Special Olympics 10,00000 Clayton Cultural Arts Foundation 10,00000 Boys & Girls Club 5,00000 Kenly Civic Center 15,00000 HALT 5,00000 Total Non - Profit Grants 112,00000 112,00000 Total Non - Profit Grants Recommended 302,44800 Total Recreation & Non - Profit Grants Recommended Emergency Services Representative - Commissioner Stewart Commissioner Wade M Stewart , board representative for emergency services , requested Director Dewayne West address the Board regarding several matters EMS Fees th Mr West informed the Board that the EMS Advisory Committee met on June 13 He noted in May the Board of Commissioners approved revising the current EMS fee schedule to coincide with new reimbursement rates from Medicare and Medicaid There was a sample formula presented to the Board at that time Following discussion among the EMS providers , they asked the advisory committee to provide clarification as to what specific fees would be The advisory committee has recommended the following fees , and is requesting approval from the Board • Mileage fee 925 per mile • AO426 ALS NE 30000 • AO427 ALS E 42500 • AO428 BLS NE 25000 • AO429 BLS E 32500 • AO434 ALS 2 55000Page525 June 19 , 2006 Continued Mr West added that bearing no major changes with Medicare rates in 2007 , the chiefs agreed not to seek adjustment of the fees before January 2008 Commissioner Wade M Stewart moved the Board approve the above outlined EMS fees Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote Call for Public Hearing - Application by the Cleveland Fire Department for a First Responder Franchise Mr West requested the Board call for a public hearing to be held at the July 10 , 2006 board meeting to consider an application by the Cleveland Fire Department for a franchise to operate as a first responder unit in their district as an extended service of the fire department This would entitle the department to an additional stipend of 4,000 per year to offset the cost associated with the first responder operations Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver and carried by unanimous vote , the Board called for a public hearing to be held at the July 10 , 2006 board meeting to consider an application by the Cleveland Fire Department for a franchise to operate as a first responder unit in their district Call for Public Hearing - Boundary Adjustment within the Currently Served Territories of Clayton and 50 - 210 EMS Departments Mr West requested the Board call for a public hearing to be held at the July 10 , 2006 board meeting to consider a recommendation from the EMS advisory committee for a boundary adjustment within the currently served territories of Clayton and 50 - 210 EMS departments The current district runs parallel to Cleveland Road The recommended change would move the district line to Swift Creek This would reduce Clayton’s call volume by approximately 450 calls per year , and would allow for predicted growth in the Clayton area Mr West noted the issue has been under discussion for several months , and all parties involved have been a part of those discussions Further , 50 - 210 EMS has agreed to station a paramedic unit at the Cleveland Fire Department during peak call periods 6 am to 6 pm to reduce response times , with the long term plan of providing a unit at the station 24 hours a day , 7 days a week County Manager Rick Hester noted , if the Board chooses to approve the boundary adjustment , it would be necessary to increase 50 - 210 ’ s budget allocation by 22,500 450 calls x 50 per call to accommodate the adjustment Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver and carried by unanimous vote , the Board called for a public hearing to be held at the July 10 , 2006 board meeting to consider a recommendation from the EMS advisory committee for a boundary adjustment within the currently served territories of Clayton and 50 - 210 EMS departments Health Services Representative - Commissioner Woodall Commissioner W Ray Woodall stated that he has spoken with members of the Johnston County Board of Health and Health Department staff members , and , in his opinion , the department desperately needs a public health educator He recommended the Board approve the position in the 06 - 07 budget , approve one additional deputy for the Sheriff’s Department , and move a current permanent part - time position in Cooperative Extension to permanent full - time 2 Johnston County Board of Education Fred Bartholomew , Chairman of the Johnston County Board of Education , thanked the Board for the job that they do , and especially , for the committee work this past year He noted that last year the Board of Education and Commissioners adjusted the school’s funding formula , and in his opinion , the amended formula seems to have worked very well Mr Bartholomew emphasized when preparing the proposed school budget , the Board of Education worked extremely hard to stay within the formula The school budget request submitted to the Commissioners , which included 5 salary increases for teachers and 3 for other employees , was within 375,000 of the County Manager’s proposed allocation to Johnston County Schools JCS Since the budget request was submitted , the proposed state budget has called for salary increases , which range much higher than those originally requested in the school’s proposed budget Dr Anthony Parker , School Superintendent , provided a brief report on the Board of Education’s budget request , and highlighted the following items Page526 June 19 , 2006 Continued • JCS proposed budget includes a line item for sales tax reimbursement in the amount of 600,000 ; According to information from the State , this is no longer included in state budget • Board of Education budgeted 600,000 for low wealth funding increase • Board of Education requested a 1 million transfer from capital outlay to current expense for fiscal year 06 - 07 only • Dr Parker noted that 11 million in additional school buses would be purchased out of capital outlay for the upcoming year • Dr Parker stated the sale of Front Street property , which is anticipated to be 600,000 , would be used to offset the purchase of buses • Board of Education requested 13 million for 1 teacher supplement increase ; noted this is the only expansion item • Proposed state budget includes , on average , an 8 salary increase for teachers , 7 for administrative , 5 for all other state employees ; Proposed JCS budget includes 5 for teachers and 3 for all other employees Dr Parker reiterated the JCS budget request submitted to the Commissioners , which included 5 salary increases for teachers and 3 for other employees , was within 375,000 of the County Manager’s proposed allocation to JCS He stated , given the State’s current proposed budget and not being able to receive the 600,000 in sales tax reimbursement , the JCS budget is 2 million short of where it needs to be to maintain the level of services the system provides now In response to a question from Commissioner DeVan Barbour regarding discretionary cuts , Dr Parker noted that if the State eliminates discretionary cuts , this could help to offset the 600,000 in sales tax reimbursement originally budgeted in the JCS budget This would leave the need for approximately 13 - 14 million , the difference between what the Board of Education budgeted for salaries and the House Senate’s proposed recommendation Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr questioned the need for a 1 teacher supplement increase when the State is proposing to give teachers an 8 salary increase He asked if “ certified teachers ” that would be receiving the supplements , included principals , assistant principals , etc Commissioner Mims also stated , in his opinion , locally paid teachers should be paid the same raise as all our county employees , or they should be on the state payroll In response to Commissioner Mims ’ comments , Dr Parker noted that other school systems are increasing their local supplements as well Johnston County faces a challenge to recruit and retain teachers while other systems offer higher supplements The Board of Education is making an attempt to , at a minimum , keep supplements competitive with other systems Dr Parker clarified that “ certified teachers ” do not include certified administrators ie principals , assistant principals , and pointed out that certified administrators had not received a supplement since 1999 He also commented that the Board of Education maximizes county dollars by using local funds to pay the most inexperienced teachers In response to a question from Commissioner Cookie Pope regarding lottery proceeds , Dr Parker referred to the state budget and pointed out that the reprogram class size appropriations that previously came from state general fund dollars will now come from lottery proceeds Also , lottery construction funds in the amount of 170 million will be coming to the counties , and probably in the same manner ADM funds have in the past ; exact dollar amounts per school district are not known yet In response to a question from Commissioner Wade M Stewart regarding sales tax , Dr Parker noted the State is proposing to exempt schools from paying sales tax in the future , however , this would not be retroactive 3 Council on Aging & JCATS Donna Creech , Council on Aging Executive Director , presented her organization’s budget request for 286,972 , and noted that County Manager Rick Hester has recommended 250,640 in the proposed budget She stated the organization began fiscal year 05 - 06 with a deficit of approximately 120,000 Staff has performed a reorganization of the agency , including reducing purchases and eliminating positions Ms Creech further noted that health insurance benefits have decreased , and the agency has outsourced in - home aides She estimated by June 30 , 2006 the agency would use 45,000 in reserves to finish out fiscal year 05 - 06 PagePage pageNumber5527 June 19 , 2006 Continued Ms Creech requested the Board increase the appropriation to the Council on Aging , above that which the County Manager has recommended She noted this would make a difference in the services that the agency would be able to provide , including the in - home aide , and transportation programs Finally , Ms Creech reminded the Board that they approved local matches , which total 70,823 for JCATS , specifically the Community Transportation Program and the Rural General Public Transportation Program grants JCATS has requested the replacement of four vehicles , however , the State Board of Transportation only approved replacement of two vehicles This results in 21,631 in County funds that the organization will not be using as match funds for vehicle replacement Ms Creech requested the Commissioners keep the 21,631 in the budget , in case there is a later opportunity to address the Board of Transportation , and request the additional replacement vehicles 4 Johnston County Arts Council Carolyn Ennis , President of Johnston County Arts Council , thanked the Board for their support of the Arts Council and the Artists in the Schools program She noted the Artists in the Schools program continues to receive great reviews from teachers , administrators , parents , and students Each year , the Arts Council adds more schools and more programs , which requires additional funding Ms Ennis stated the organization is seeking new corporate donors , and has also increased their number of foundation grant applications For the past five years , each participating school has received 1,500 for the Artists in the Schools program She pointed out that funding may be cut to 1,000 per school in 2007 - 08 Ms Ennis stated that the Arts Council recognizes that the Commissioners may not be able to allocate additional funds for 2006 - 07 , however , she encouraged the Board to consider increasing the funding for arts program in 2007 - 2008 She emphasized the need to keep Johnston County a pleasant and highly sought after place to live , and noted the Artists in the Schools program provides a source of enrichment to the students and families in the county 5 HALT Program Dot Ehlers , Executive Director of the Re - Entry HALT Program , thanked the Board for reviewing her agency’s budget request for 15,000 ; the County Manager has recommended 5,000 for the HALT program in the proposed budget She explained that HALT provides programs based on gaps in services , with no duplication of services offered by other Johnston County agencies This includes programs that address problems in the community including domestic violence , substance abuse , parenting issues , and juvenile delinquency HALT works closely with many other Johnston County agencies including Social Services , Mental Health , Day by Day Treatment Center , District Attorney’s Office , the courts , probation and the school system Ms Ehlers informed the Board that each week the HALT Program serves at least 153 Johnston County residents , generating 100,000 annually in client fees The agency utilizes particular staffing patterns to get the most use of appropriated funds , and has applied for several grants for the upcoming year Ms Ehlers emphasized the program is as self - reliant as it can possibly be , and requested the Board’s support for their budget request in the amount of 15,000 6 Johnston County Industries Vicki Shore , Executive Director of Johnston County Industries , thanked the Board for their support over the years , and requested their continued support for FY 2006 - 07 She noted that Johnston County Industries serves approximately 300 people on a daily basis , and with only a few days remaining in the current year , the agency has placed 119 people in employment since July 1 , 2005 7 Special Olympics Carolyn Stafford , Coordinator of Special Olympics , thanked the Board for the funds appropriated in the past , noting the monies were used toward training athletes , fees for State games , van rentals , and t - shirts She stated that Johnston County Special Olympics started two new sports , aquatics and volleyball in January 2006 , and will begin soccer and tennis in the fall Ms Stafford expressed that her goal is for everyone that is entitled to participate in Special Olympics to have the opportunity to do so She emphasized the importance of the social interaction among the athletes , and how much the program actually means to them Ms Stafford requested the Board consider their budget request in the amount of 40,000 for FY 2006 - 07 At the request of Chairman Pope , she introduced several Special Olympics athletes in attendance at the meeting Jill Carpenter and Ellen Ennis , who both have children that participate in Special Olympics , further expressed support for the program , and reiterated the social interaction that the program affords the participants PagePage pageNumber6528 June 19 , 2006 Continued Chairman Pope thanked Ms Stafford and the many Special Olympic volunteers for the excellent job that they do in supporting the Special Olympic program in Johnston County 8 Corinth Holder Fire Department Larry Woodard , Chief of the Corinth Holder Fire Department , requested the Board approve their request to increase the district’s fire tax rate from 0075 to 010 He stated the increase would be a great asset to the fire department and the citizens living in the district 9 Cooperative Extension Eric Spaulding , Interim Director of Cooperative Extension , requested the Board convert a current permanent part - time position in Cooperative Extension to permanent full - time At the present time , the employee , Elizabeth Wilson , is working approximately 35 hours per week The total cost associated with making the position full time permanent , effective 7 1 06 , would be 4,91978 , which includes an increase in salary and benefits Mr Spaulding explained when Kaye Ward became Auditorium Manager , the plan was to reassign Livestock Agent and Tobacco Agent responsibilities , along with administrative duties to Ms Wilson The problem is that Ms Wilson would be unable to complete these duties in addition to her current responsibilities within the 35 hours work schedule The realignment would give relief to Ms Ward , who is currently overwhelmed with the auditorium and administrative tasks Further , Mr Spaulding stated the realignment would allow Cooperative Extension to fully implement their staffing plan to increase efficiency and balance administrative secretarial duties 10 Research Training Zone Advisory Committee Recommendation Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr stated the Research Training Zone Advisory Committee recommended a rate of eight cents per one hundred dollar valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1 , 2006 , located within the Research Training Zone District The Board held a ten minute recess ; following the recess , regular session was resumed 11 Adoption of 2006 - 07 County Budget Commissioner Tony Braswell thanked County Manager Rick Hester and Finance Director John Massey for their hard work in preparing the proposed budget He emphasized the importance of the Chairman’s committee appointments , which have given the board members the opportunities to closely look at the various needs of different agencies and organizations , and to ensure this process has been fair and equitable Commissioner Braswell expressed appreciation to those that had addressed the Board , and stated , in his opinion , it is important to always maintain an open forum for citizens ’ comments Commissioner Braswell stated , as a Board member , he appreciated all the work the Commissioners have put into the process He pointed out that the fire tax committee did something never done before by traveling to the eight departments requesting district tax increases The committee toured the facilities , and met with department representatives Commissioner Braswell stated , in his opinion , the Board now has a better understanding of the departments ’ situations , and the departments have a better understanding of the Commissioners ’ responsibilities as well Commissioner Braswell noted that the non - profit and recreation grant committee met on several occasions to discuss the respective requests , and , in his opinion , the committee has made a fair recommendation He stated the Board would like to be in the position to fund everyone’s full requests , however , unfortunately , the County has limited funds On behalf of the Board , Commissioner Braswell commented that everyone is pleased that the revamped school funding formula is in place Since 1999 - 2000 per student spending has increased from 1,014 to a proposed 2006 - 07 per student spending of 1,446 This has been accomplished while student enrollment has increased from 20,599 to 28,923 during the same period of time He expressed regret that decisions are made in Raleigh without providing funding that affects both the County and the Schools Commissioner Braswell recognized the solid school system in Johnston County , and applauded the Board of Education’s efforts Motion to Adopt the 2006 - 07 BudgetPagePage pageNumber7529 June 19 , 2006 Continued Commissioner Tony Braswell moved the Board adopt the 2006 - 07 County Budget as recommended by the County Manager , with the following adjustments • Approve non - profit and recreation grants as recommended by the committees • Add 22,500 to the 50 - 210 EMS Department for their proposed new coverage area • Add public - health educator - Health Department , one additional deputy - Sheriff’s Department , and convert a current permanent part - time position to permanent full - time - Cooperative Extension • Increase investment income by 300,000 • Additional 300,000 for Board of Education • Approve fire district tax rates as recommended by the committee • Approve a tax rate of eight cents per one hundred dollar valuation of property for the Research Training Zone District • Transfer 1 million from capital outlay to current expense for the Board of Education Commissioner W Ray Woodall seconded the motion Discussion Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver asked how Commissioner Braswell’s proposed motion would affect the fund balance County Manager Rick Hester responded if the budget is adopted as suggested by Commissioner Braswell , this would require approximately 3 million from fund balance reserves He noted that the County has traditionally budgeted reserves , and in most cases , the reserves have not been used , however , 3 million is a slightly higher figure than usual and some of the budgeted reserves might be needed this year Commissioner Carver stated that he hopes the Board will continue to avoid budgeting lottery proceeds Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr expressed appreciation to County Manager Rick Hester , Finance Director John Massey , and the Finance staff for the excellent job that they do for the County Commissioner Wade M Stewart noted that educating kids in Johnston County is a concerted effort between the Board of Education and the Board of Commissioners He emphasized , as has been the policy in the past , the door is always open , and the Commissioners will do whatever they can for the kids in Johnston County Commissioner Stewart stated , in his opinion , if the Board of Education has to come back before the Commissioners later this year , the Commissioners will not allow the school system to go broke , or let the kids go lacking He concluded his statement by saying that the Commissioners are budgeting what they feel the County can do based on maintaining the fund balance required by the Local Government Commission and bond rating agencies to keep a good bond rating Commissioner W Ray Woodall also thanked Mr Hester , Mr Massey and staff In his opinion , the budget as proposed by the County Manager and amended by Commissioner Braswell’s motion , is something that everyone can live with Commissioner Cookie Pope expressed appreciation to fellow Board members for their diligence and commitment in putting the budget together She also thanked Mr Hester and Mr Massey for their hard work in preparing the proposed budget , and the representatives from all the departments , agencies and organizations for the good job that they do for the citizens of Johnston County 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 The following budget ordinance for the fiscal year 2006 - 07 was adopted PagePage pageNumber8530 June 19 , 2006 Continued BUDGET ORDINANCE FY 2006 - 2007 JOHNSTON COUNTY , NORTH CAROLINA BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County , North Carolina SECTION I BUDGET ADOPTION There is hereby adopted the following Operating Budget for the County of Johnston for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1 , 2006 and ending June 30 , 2007 ; the same being adopted by fund and activity within each fund as listed GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES GENERAL GOVERNMENT 11,739,637 PUBLIC SAFETY 20,298,630 PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT 7,698,040 HUMAN SERVICES 36,919,951 EDUCATION 73,495,049 TOTAL 150,151,307 REVENUES CURRENT YEAR AD VALOREM TAX 78,100,000 SALES TAX 32,691,700 OTHER TAX REVENUES 1,595,700 STATE & FEDERAL 21,989,638 LICENSE , FEES , ETC 8,937,885 INVESTMENT INCOME 1,150,000 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS 900,000 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 3,086,384 MENTAL HEALTH 1,700,000 TOTAL 150,151,307 TOURISM AUTHORITY EXPENDITURES 641,000 REVENUES 3 OCCUPANCY TAX 618,000 INTEREST INCOME 3,000 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 5,000 GRANT REVENUE 15,000 TOTAL 641,000 REVALUATION FUND EXPENDITURES RESERVE FOR REVALUATION 457,978 REVENUES TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 250,000 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 207,978 TOTAL 457,978 SCHOOL BOND FUND EXPENDITURES TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 500,000 REVENUES FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 500,000 INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDPagePage pageNumber9531 June 19 , 2006 Continued EXPENDITURES INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT 300,000 REVENUES TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 300,000 LEO SEPARATION FUND EXPENDITURES PROGRAM COST 127,500 REVENUES FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 127,500 HERITAGE COMMISSION FUND EXPENDITURES OPERATING EXPENSE 226,610 REVENUES TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 140,000 OTHER REVENUES 66,500 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 20,110 TOTAL 226,610 SOCIAL SERVICE TRUST FUND EXPENDITURES PROGRAM COST 130,000 REVENUES TRUST RECEIPTS 130,000 MENTAL HEALTH FUND EXPENDITURES OPERATION OF CENTER 12,500,000 REVENUES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 461,047 STATE GOVERNMENT 6,477,817 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 1,700,000 ABC - FIVE CENT PER BOTTLE TAX 25,000 ABC PROFITS 6,000 FEES AND CHARGES 3,590,136 INTEREST INCOME 140,000 FUND BALANCE 100,000 TOTAL 12,500,000 COMMUNICATION FUND EXPENDITURES 911 WIRELESS OPERATIONS 225,000 E - 911 OPERATIONS 622,570 TOTAL 847,570 REVENUES 911 WIRELESS 225,000 ENHANCED 9 - 1 - 1 622,570 TOTAL 847,570 OTHER COLLECTIONS EXPENDITURES SPECIAL DISTRICT TAX 3,899,000 MOTOR VEHICLE TAX 11,600,000 MOCCASIN CREEK DISTRICT TAX 35,000 TOTAL 15,534,000 REVENUES Page0532 June 19 , 2006 Continued SPECIAL DISTRICT TAX 3,899,000 MOTOR VEHICLE TAX 11,600,000 MOCCASIN CREEK DISTRICT TAX 35,000 TOTAL 15,534,000 RESEARCH TRAINING ZONE EXPENDITURES OPERATIONS 485,000 REVENUES SPECIAL DISTRICT TAX 200,000 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 285,000 TOTAL 485,000 AIRPORT AUTHORITY FUND EXPENDITURES OPERATIONS 973,375 CAPITAL COST 3,300,000 TOTAL 4,273,375 REVENUES FEDERAL GRANTS 3,300,000 FEES AND SERVICES 971,875 INVESTMENT INCOME 1,500 TOTAL 4,273,375 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT PROGRAM FUND EXPENDITURES PROGRAM COST 3,827,399 REVENUES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HUD 3,827,399 JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FUND EXPENDITURES PROGRAM COST 940,300 REVENUES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 940,300 WATER DISTRICTS EXPENDITURES DEBT SERVICE 3,000,000 OPERATIONS 3,625,000 TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 2,858,223 TOTAL 9,483,223 REVENUES FUND BALANCE 1,408,223 RETAIL WATER 3,100,000 MONTHLY BASE FEE 3,900,000 OTHER REVENUE 1,075,000 TOTAL 9,483,223 PUBLIC UTILITIES EXPENDITURES ADMINISTRATION 1,006,008 SOLID WASTE 6,682,318 WATER 8,472,745 WASTE WATER 8,511,691 TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 100,000Page1533 June 19 , 2006 Continued TOTAL 24,772,762 REVENUES ADMINISTRATION 759,043 SOLID WASTE FEES 5,230,000 WATER FEES 5,555,000 WASTE WATER FEES 4,968,000 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATION 346,965 FUND BALANCE - WASTE WATER 3,543,691 DISPOSAL TAX 170,000 FUND BALANCE - SOLID WASTE 1,282,318 FUND BALANCE - WATER 59,522 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS 2,858,223 TOTAL 24,772,762 SECTION II There is hereby levied a Tax Rate of seventy - eight 78 cents per one hundred dollars valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1 , 2006 This rate shall be levied entirely in the General Fund The Tax Rate is based on an estimated total valuation of property for the purposes of taxation of 10,199,470,828 and an estimated collection rate of 9817 SECTION III All fees , including Inspection Fees , Fire Code Fees , and Environmental Sanitarian Fees shall be collected as per schedule in the Clerks Office Planning and Zoning Fees and Public Utility Fees are adopted as recommended and are on file in the Clerks Office GIS fees are approved to recognize cost and may be amended as needed SECTION IV Landfill Tipping Fees shall be levied at a rate of 33 per ton for municipal solid waste generated in Johnston County The minimum fee for any vehicle shall be 3 A rate of four times the inside rate shall be levied for all solid waste generated outside of Johnston County Solid Waste assigned to the Sheriffs Department and Planning Department to enforce Solid Waste Laws , Rules and Regulations in Johnston County to ensure compliance with Senate Bill 111 The Landfill tipping fee for construction and demolition waste shall be 24 per ton , and a yard waste fee of 16 per ton shall be levied SECTION V A fee of 65 per household shall be levied to all citizens in the county using the manned compaction sites and the landfill A vehicle identification sticker must be purchased prior to use of the sites in the County SECTION VI Salaries The following shall govern salary and wage compensation for Fiscal Year 2006 - 2007 A Pay Plan There is hereby adopted a pay plan which includes a market adjustment of 29 in July 2006 , and the possibility of a performance pay increase not to exceed 1 in October 2006 SECTION VII The Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund as contained herein under the following conditions as specified in North Carolina General Statute 159 A The Budget Officer may transfer amounts between objects of expenditure within departments listed in this Ordinance without a report B The Budget Officer may transfer amounts up to 5,000 between departments of the same fund and reported as part of the monthly financial statements C The Budget Officer may not transfer amounts between funds nor from the Contingency Fund without prior Board Action SECTION VII Restricted Revenues The Finance Officer is hereby directed to fund appropriations which have specified revenues prior to funding with General Fund monies This is to include but not limited to Fines and Forfeitures , ABC profits , Sales Tax , State and Federal Grants , and Forestry Revenues That a non - profit corporation be continued to issue obligations to finance the purchase and or construction of fixed assets to include but not limited to utility lines and buildings Page2534 June 19 , 2006 Continued SECTION IX State designated Sales and Use Tax is hereby designated for the payment of debt for new and renovated schools School Debt Service is to be paid from the General Fund as directed by the independent auditors Fines and Forfeitures are deposited directly with the Board of Education by the Clerk of Court SECTION X Encumbrances All outstanding encumbrances from Prior Fiscal Years are to be carried forward to Fiscal Year 2006 - 2007 All Project Ordinance appropriations are continued Operating and Capital Funds for Johnston County Community College not expended at the end of the fiscal year shall be placed by JCCC in their Special Capital Outlay Account and used as match for State funds SECTION XI Budget Control The Board of Commissioners in approving the Budget , have utilized to the fullest extent possible its revenue sources Over collections of revenue or unanticipated revenue sources cannot be expected to materialize during the year It is therefore , of utmost importance , and the County Manager is hereby directed , to initiate steps to insure that the budget as fixed herein is complied with The County Manager is further directed where it appears that costs may possibly exceed budget appropriations , to first take steps to contain costs by any necessary methods including reductions in services , prior to requesting budget amendment action by the Board of Commissioners SECTION XII The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Johnston County Tax Administrator to collect taxes for the Towns of Clayton , Smithfield , Four Oaks , Pine Level , Micro , Princeton , Wilson’s Mills , Whitley Heights Sanitary District , Moccasin Creek District and Smithfield Downtown Development District in compliance with the contracts adopted by the various governing boards A charge of two percent 2 of all taxes collected for the governmental units will be payable to Johnston County for said billing and collection services Taxes for the Towns of Selma , Kenly , and Benson are collected by the Johnston County Tax Administrator also The charge of two and one half percent 2 ½ of all taxes collected will be payable to Johnston County for said billing and collection services SECTION XIII The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Tax Administrator to bill and collect taxes for the Whitley Heights Sanitary District and for the Fire Departments listed below and to charge a uniform fee of two percent 2 of all taxes collected on their behalf Archer Lodge Fire District 7 cents Banner Fire District 9 cents Bentonville Fire District 6 cents Beulah Kenly Fire District 8 cents Boon Hill Princeton Fire District 5 cents Blackmons Crossroads Fire District 6 cents Brogden Fire District 6 cents Claytex 7 cents Corinth Holder Fire District 10 cents Elevation Fire District 8 cents McLemore - Cleveland Fire District 6 cents Meadow Fire District 6 cents Micro Fire District 8 cents Nahunta Fire District 6 cents Newton Grove Fire District 45 cents Oakland Fire District 55 cents ONeals - Antioch Fire District 8 cents PI - LE 7 cents Selma 8 cents Shoeheel 8 cents Smithfield 10 cents Strickland Crossroads Fire District 5 cents Thanksgiving 8 cents West Johnston Fire District 7 cents Wilsons Mills Fire District 6 cents Wynn Four Oaks Fire District 6 cents 50 - 210 Fire District 4 cents The above amounts are per one hundred dollar valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1 , 2006 , located within these Special Fire Districts Page3535 June 19 , 2006 Continued The Board of Commissioners hereby appropriates to the Special Fire Districts , sums collected for the use by the Special Fire Districts in such manner and for such expenditures as is permitted by law from the proceeds of the tax levy SECTION XIV The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Tax Administrator to bill and collect taxes for the Research Training Zone District at a rate of eight cents per one hundred dollar valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1 , 2006 , located within the district th The ORDINANCE being duly passed and adopted this 19 day of June , 2006 JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ______________________________________________ Cookie Pope , Chairman ________________________________________________ April N Byrd , Clerk to the Board 12 Manager Reports and Comments A Rural Center Grant Funds - Authorizing Resolution County Manager Rick Hester informed the Board that the Rural Center has some grant assistance available for utility projects The County would like to construct two relatively small gravity wastewater collection systems to serve commercial development in the Cleveland area One system is on Cleveland Road at Shiloh Road , and the other is on NC 42 , west of Cleveland Rd The County and developers would fund construction with developers paying their respective shares under the County utility service policy As mentioned , the Rural Center has some grant assistance available for utility projects which would facilitate job creation , without salary thresholds or job type restrictions Two developments are under construction which would be served by the projects , a day care center and a restaurant The owners have agreed to cooperate by committing jobs Each job leverages 10,000 in grant assistance The project was favorably considered by the Rural Center , and the County is being invited to submit a formal application for assistance Mr Hester requested the Board adopt an authorizing resolution , which would allow staff to apply for the grants Upon a motion by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution authorizing staff to apply for grants from the Rural Center for two small gravity wastewater collection systems to serve commercial development in the Cleveland area 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 Johnston County Board of County Commissioners has need for and intends to construct or rehabilitate a publicly - owned treatment works or an alternate wastewater system , for wastewater collection systems or for water supply and distribution systems , project described as the Wastewater Improvements to Serve Businesses in the Cleveland Area ; and WHEREAS , The Johnston County Board of County Commissioners intends to request grant assistance from the Economic Infrastructure Grants Program for the project ; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS That the Johnston County Board of County Commissioners will arrange financing for all remaining costs of the project , if approved for a grant That the Johnston County Board of County Commissioners 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 Johnston County Board of County Commissioners with the NCREDC Rural Center for a grant to assist in the construction of the project described above Page4536 June 19 , 2006 Continued 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 Johnston County Board of County Commissioners 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 th Adopted this the 19 day of June , 2006 at Smithfield , North Carolina B Budget Amendments At the request of Finance Director John Massey and following discussion , Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the Board approve the following budget amendments for the Health Department and the Criminal Justice Partnership Program Commissioner DeVan Barbour seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote Health FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59157400 Epidemiology - Capital Outlay 4,40963 10 59207400 Adult Health - Capital Outlay 50,20779 10 59257400 Maternal Health - Capital Outlay 94,13845 10 59457400 Child Health - Capital Outlay 177,59739 10 59607400 Family Planning - Capital Outlay 26,39754 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 352,75080 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 591534154 Epidemiology - Division of Public Health Medicaid 4,40963 10 592034154 Adult Health - Division of Public Health Medicaid 50,20779 10 592534154 Maternal Health - Division of Public Health Medicaid 94,13845 10 594534154 Child Health - Division of Public Health Medicaid 177,59739 10 596034154 Family Planning - Division of Public Health Medicaid 26,39754 352,75080 TOTAL NET REVENUE Criminal Justice Partnership Program FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51351300 Utilities 80000 10 51353200 Office Supplies 2,10000 10 51357050 Non Major Capital Asset 2,20000 10 51351600 Repairs & Maintenance 10000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 5,20000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 513534155 State Grant 5,20000 5,20000 TOTAL NET REVENUE There being no further business , Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote ____________________________ Cookie Pope , Chairman ____________________________ April N Byrd , Clerk to the BoardPage