November 6, 2006 - 1:00 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 673 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners November 6 , 2006 1 00 pm The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , November 6 , 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 Chairman Pope called the meeting to order Commissioner W Ray Woodall opened the meeting with a prayer Commissioner Wade M Stewart led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag 1 Minutes Approved Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the minutes for the October 2 , 2006 1 00 pm and 6 00 pm , and October 23 , 2006 12 00 noon board meetings as presented 2 Public Comments A Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Blenda Braswell , 306 Maplewood Drive , Smithfield , informed the Board that November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month Mrs Braswell , whose husband suffers from Alzheimer’s , requested the Commissioners look at the need for Alzheimer’s education , support groups , and respite programs in Johnston County She emphasized the County does not have a day program to provide relief for caregivers of Alzheimer’s sufferers Craig Olive , whose mother also suffers from Alzheimer’s , commended Mrs Braswell for her hard work and devotion to the issue , and supported her request Following discussion , Chairman Pope instructed the County Manager to form a committee to look at the need for a day program to provide relief for caregivers of Alzheimer’s sufferers She appointed Commissioners Wade Stewart and Tony Braswell to serve on the committee Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner DeVan Barbour and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution proclaiming November 2006 as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in Johnston County ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH November 2006 WHEREAS , Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive , degenerative disorder of the brain causing memory loss and impaired thinking , judgement , behavior and ultimately death ; and WHEREAS , approximately four million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease , with an estimated 150,000 of those being in North Carolina ; and WHEREAS , Alzheimer’s is a disease that primarily affects older adults , and with the growing senior population , the number of Alzheimer patients is expected to grow dramatically by the middle of the century ; and WHEREAS , Alzheimer’s disease affects whole families since it is usually a long term illness that requires long term care ; and WHEREAS , even though much progress has been made in the study of Alzheimer’s , medical research has not been able to determine what causes the disease , nor has it been able to develop effective treatment and prevention , and as a result , Alzheimer’s continues to take many of the best and most enjoyable years of life from millions of seniors NOW , THEREFORE , in conjunction with both President George W Bush at the federal level , and Governor Michael F Easley at the state level , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim November 2006 as ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH in Johnston County , recognizing the individuals , families , friends and caregivers dealing with the devastating effects of this terrible disorder Page674 November 6 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued B Fire Ant Problem Cooperative Extension Agent Shawn Banks shared with the Board preliminary survey results on the fire ant problem in the County He pointed out the following results • 31 of survey participants have over 20 mounds on their property • 87 of survey participants have been treating the mounds • 61 of survey participants think the treatment is working Mr Banks stated that Johnston County Cooperative Extension has invited an entomologist from NC State University to come and teach a couple programs on the topic ; the programs will be scheduled for the upcoming months The Board thanked Mr Banks for the presentation , and urged him and the Cooperative Extension Office to continue educating Johnston County’s citizens about the problem 3 Recognition of Leadership Academy Graduates The Johnston County Leadership Academy graduated its first class on October 18 , 2006 Eighteen County employees participated in the program , which included classes taught by members of the County staff on the workings and relationships of departments , and sessions on interpersonal relationships County Manager Rick Hester thanked Pat LaCarter , Lu Hickey , Pat Goddard , Tim Broome , and Dewayne West for assisting with the instruction He recognized the following 2006 Johnston County Leadership Academy Graduates Tammy Amaon Sheriff Christy Barfield Public Health Stephanie Clifton Planning Lori Coats Sheriff Robin Edwards Human Resources Shelia Garner Tax Coby Heath Tax Keith Johnson Social Services Lori Key Technology Services Chad Massengill Animal Services James Massey Soil Conservation Sandra Norris HAPP Gail Pearce Register of Deeds Rick Proctor Public Utilities Kim Robertson Emergency Management Debby Tart Child Support Leah Thorndyke Public Health Dan Wall Public Utilities 4 Department of Transportation – Additions to System The Board reviewed petitions presented by the North Carolina Department of Transportation requesting the following roads be added to the State Secondary System for maintenance Windgate Drive SR 2666 Ext and Manchester Trail - Plantation Point Subdivision - Phase 3 - Wilders Township Tahoe Road , Silverado Court East , and Silverado Court West - Tyson’s Corner Subdivision - O’Neals 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 5 Veterans ’ Day ProclamationPage675 November 6 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following proclamation in observance of Veterans ’ Day P R O C L A M A T I O N V E T E R A N S D A Y - 2006 WHEREAS , for decades America has paused on the 11th of November , the anniversary of the armistice that concluded World War I , to remember and to honor our veterans of military service in proud and grateful recognition of the hardships and sacrifices by the millions of men and women who have defended our land in war and in peace ; and WHEREAS , the freedoms we enjoy have been purchased and maintained at a high price , as Americans have been willing , throughout our history , to fight and die to preserve their individual rights as guaranteed in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights ; and WHEREAS , Americans owe a great debt to all those who have served in defense of this nation throughout the generations ; for their sacrifices , often resulting in permanent injury or death , which have preserved our unique form of government dedicated to human right and respect for the individual , and preserved our freedoms and promise of liberty as an example for oppressed persons of the world ; and WHEREAS , in honor of these dedicated men and women , we pledge our continued defense of our nation so that their sacrifice will stand before all the world as a tribute to the spirit and determination of a people dedicated to the principle of freedom and democracy NOW , THEREFORE , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim November 11 , 2006 , as “ Veterans ’ Day ” in Johnston County , and urge our citizens to commend its observance 6 Public Hearing - Extension of Wynn Four Oaks Fire District Boundaries Advertised October 20 , 27 , 2006 - The Smithfield Herald Letters mailed to affected property owners on October 5 , 2006 The Chairman opened the public hearing , and stated the purpose of the hearing is to provide the public an opportunity to address the Board on the proposed extension of boundaries of the Wynn Fire District to include specified properties along Devil’s Racetrack Road A map of the district showing the present and proposed boundaries of the district , and a statement certifying that the area to be annexed meets the standards and requirements established in General Statute 153A - 303 have been on file for inspection in the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners ’ Office Emergency Management Director Dewayne West presented the request on behalf of the Four Oaks Volunteer Fire Department , and noted approval of the extension would correct some boundary issues in the district Edith Wilkins , 411 South Third Street , Smithfield , stated that she owns property in the proposed extension area , and urged the Board to approve the request She noted her daughter was injured on a horse riding trail on the property , and the Wynn Fire and Rescue Departments responded quickly to the incident , and provided excellent care There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing Discussion Commissioner Tony Braswell expressed concern that some of the property in the proposed extension area is wetland along the Neuse , and may not be accessible He asked if the County had taken a different approach in the past when considering fire district boundaries and wetlands Mr West responded the Strickland’s Crossroads Fire District includes a 2000 ft buffer north and east of the road The land between the buffer and the Neuse River is not included in the fire district boundaries The land between the buffer and the road is included in the boundaries of the district He noted the Brogden Fire District Boundaries do not include a buffer , rather the boundary line runs all the way to the river In response to a question from Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , Mr West stated most of the dwellings are within the 2000 ft closest to the road He noted the Four Oaks Volunteer Fire Department is currently protecting the properties , even though the area is not technically in the district’s boundary description Commissioner Mims expressed concern that the Board is considering a decision that would tax raw land near the river He stated the Wynn Fire District should be consistent with other fire district boundaries Page676 November 6 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued Barry Stanley , Assistant Chief of the Four Oaks Volunteer Fire Department , agreed the proposed extension area does include some wetlands He pointed out that most likely all the fire districts in the County include at least a small portion of wetlands Mr Stanley emphasized his department is 100 volunteer , and additional income to the department is greatly needed If the Board approves the extension , the additional revenue from the fire district taxes on the extended area will be approximately 1,700 annually , which will purchase one set of “ turnout gear ” Motion & Vote Commissioner Tony Braswell moved the Board adopt the following resolution to extend the boundaries of the Wynn Fire District to include specified properties along Devil’s Racetrack Road Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR EXPANSION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE WYNN FIRE DISTRICT OF JOHNSTON COUNTY WHEREAS , the Wynn Fire District has been operating since its creation by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners ; and WHEREAS , the Board has determined , after receiving a request from the Four Oaks Volunteer Fire Department , which serves the district , that the District should be expanded to include certain parcels of land contiguous to the District ; and WHEREAS , pursuant to NC General Statutes § 153A - 303 , the Board has determined to extend the boundaries of the District to include the parcels ; WHEREAS the Board resolved to hold a public hearing with respect to such extensions on November 6 , 2006 , and directed that the appropriate representatives of the County take the necessary actions to properly notice such public hearing as provided by law ; and WHEREAS , pursuant to N C General Statutes Section 153A - 303 e a notice of public hearing was prepared stating the date , hour and place of the hearing and its subject and stating that the report containing a map of the District and the areas to be annexed were available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board , and that such annexation fit the requirements of § 153A - 303 ; and WHEREAS , pursuant to N C General Statutes § 153A - 303 e , the notice of public hearing was published at least once in the newspaper that circulates in the proposed District , and the notice has been mailed at least four weeks before the date of the hearing to the owners as shown by the county tax records as of the preceding January 1 of all property located within the area to be annexed WHEREAS , a public hearing was held at 1 15 pm on November 6 , 2006 , in the Commissioner’s Room , Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina at which time taxpayers and all other interested persons appeared and were heard concerning the question of expanding the boundaries of the Wynn Fire District of Johnston County ; and WHEREAS , at such meeting the Board determined that it was appropriate to extend the boundaries of the District to include additional parcels of land ; and WHEREAS , the Board , following the public hearing finds that 1 The areas to be annexed are contiguous to the District , with at least one - eighth of the area’s aggregate external boundary coincident with the existing boundary of the District ; 2 The residents of all the territories to be annexed into the District will benefit from the District’s annexation ; and 3 It is economically feasible to provide the proposed service or services in the expanded district without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies ; WHEREAS , the Board now desires to expand the territories described herein into the Wynn Fire District of Johnston County ; NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY the Johnston County Board of Commissioners meeting in regular session at Smithfield , North Carolina , on November 6 , 2006 , do the following 1 It is hereby found that a The areas to be annexed are contiguous to the District , with at least one - eighth of the area’s aggregate external boundary coincident with the existing boundary of the District ; b The residents of all the territories to be annexed into the District will benefit from the District’s annexation ; and c It is economically feasible to provide the proposed service or services in the expanded district without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies ; 2 The Wynn Fire District of Johnston County is thereby revised as follows WYNN FIRE DISTRICTPagePage pageNumber5Branch Road ; thence in a southeasterly direction to a point 2 at coordinate 35 Degrees 29 Minutes 636 Seconds North by Beginning at point 1 on SR 1162 Black Creek Road , 25 mile northeast of its intersection with SR 1340 Long REVISED BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION November 6 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued 677 ? 78 Road , 40 mile east of its intersection with SR 1347 Old Olive Road ; thence in a southerly direction to a point 4 at Degrees 25 Minutes 462 Seconds West ; thence in a southeasterly direction to point 3 on SR 1343 Packing Plant ? coordinate 35 Degrees 27 Minutes 5373 Seconds North by 78 direction to point 10 on SR 1213 Holley Road , 90 mile southeast of its intersection with SR 1178 Keen Road ; thence 9 on SR 1179 Stewart Road , 30 mile south of its intersection with SR 1178 Keen Road ; thence in a southwesterly to point 8 at the intersection of US Highway 701 and SR 1178 Keen Road ; thence in a southwesterly direction to point Racetrack Road and SR 1206 Rose Dairy Road between this and the preceding point ; thence in a southwesterly direction Road , 110 miles southeast of its intersection with SR 1230 Dora’s Road , including property on SR 1009 Devil’s 701 ; thence in a southerly direction following the run of the Neuse River to a point 7 on SR 1009 Devil’s Racetrack Highway 301 ; thence northeasterly to point 6 on Interstate I - 95 , 120 miles northeast of its intersection with US Highway of Holts Lake ; thence in an easterly direction along the centerline of Holts Lake to a point 5 at its intersection with US Degrees 24 Minutes 5730 Seconds West , at the centerline ? in a southwesterly direction to a point 11 at coordinate 35 Degrees 24 Minutes 5176 Seconds North by 78 direction to point 18 on US Highway 301 , 80 mile southwest of its intersection with SR 1354 Camelia Road ; thence in on Interstate I - 95 , 50 mile northeast of its intersection with SR 1171 Hannah Creek Road ; thence in a northwesterly Road , 20 mile south of its intersection with SR 1208 Mulberry Road ; thence in a southwesterly direction to a point 17 southwesterly direction along the Blackmon’s Crossroads Fire District boundary to a point 16 on SR 1166 Parkertown 1159 Juniper Church Road , 40 mile southwest of its intersection with SR 1160 Tettersville Road ; thence in a 1160 Tettersville Road between this and the preceding point ; thence in a southwesterly direction to a point 15 on SR 1160 Tettersville Road , 90 mile east of its intersection with SR 1159 Juniper Church Road , excluding property on SR 10 mile north of its intersection with SR 1160 Tettersville Road ; thence in a southwesterly direction to a point 14 on SR intersection with SR 1178 Keen Road ; thence in a southwesterly direction to a point 13 on SR 1162 Hockaday Road , Minutes 3652 Seconds West ; thence in a westerly direction to a point 12 on NC Highway 96 , 100 mile south of its Degrees 23 ? a northwesterly direction to a point 19 at coordinate 35 Degrees 25 Minutes 1544 Seconds North by 78 Degrees 29 Minutes 4565 Seconds West ; thence in a northeasterly direction to point 20 on SR 1354 Camelia Road , 60 mile northwest of its intersection with US Highway 301 ; thence in a northeasterly direction to a point 21 on SR 1353 Oliver’s Grove Road , 80 mile northwest of its intersection with SR 1352 Iris Road ; thence in a northerly direction to point 22 at the intersection of SR 1353 Oliver’s Grove Road and SR 1350 Johnson’s Chapel Road , excluding properly on SR 1353 Oliver’s Grove Road between this and the preceding point ; thence in a northeasterly direction to a point 23 at the intersection of SR 1349 Gum Swamp Road and SR 1308 Elevation Road , including all property on SR 1349 Gum Swamp Road between this and the preceding point ; thence in a northwesterly direction to a point 24 on SR 1334 King Mill Road , 120 miles southwest of its intersection with SR 1335 Lassiter Road ; thence in a northwesterly direction to a point 25 on SR 1335 Lassiter Road , 90 mile northwest of its intersection with SR 1336 Lakewood Road ; thence in a northeasterly direction to a point 26 on SR 1336 Lakewood Road , 80 mile northwest of its intersection with SR 1337 Sassarixa Trail Road ; thence in an easterly direction to a point 27 on SR 1338 Lassiter Pond Road , 45 mile northeast of its intersection with SR 1337 Sassarixa Trail Road , including all property on SR 1336 Lakewood Road , between this and the preceding point ; thence in an easterly direction to the beginning point of 1 , excluding 20 mile north of the end of SR 1340 Long Branch Road Note All property within the city limits of the Town of Four Oaks is excluded ; in addition , this description establishes the boundaries for the Wynn Insurance Fire District 3 The County and its officers , agents and attorneys are hereby directed to take any further actions as may be required by the laws of the State of North Carolina to perform the matters and things directed by this resolution 4 This resolution will become effective as of July 1 , 2007 7 Council on Aging - Request County Match for Grant Funds Donna Creech , Executive Director of Johnston County Council on Aging , requested the Board approve a match in the amount of 69,308 to the NC DOT Community Transportation Program grant for FY 07 - 08 The total grant from NC DOT is for 610,182 , and is the major administrative and capital grant with which JCATS operates Ms Creech outlined the following plans for use of the State grant and County match • 245,461 Administrative and Employee Development Budget Request o 145,214 for JCATS Administrative Staff o 100,247 for employee education and other administrative expenses • 324,888 Capital Budget Request o 309,946 for 8 replacement vehicles o 5,250 for office furniture o 9,692 for baseline technologyPagePage pageNumber6678 November 6 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board approve a match in the amount of 69,308 to the NC DOT Community Transportation Program grant for FY 07 - 08 Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 8 2007 Bond Referendum Proposal County Manager Rick Hester stated there have been several discussions over the past few months regarding a Spring 2007 Bond Referendum He pointed out to hold the referendum in May , the Commissioners will need to begin taking action on the matter soon Mr Hester presented to the Board the following 2007 Bond Referendum Proposal 99 million Johnston County Schools JCS 10 million Johnston Community College JCC 37 million Recreation He noted JCS will be meeting later this month to formalize their project list JCC has already presented their list Health Building Addition - 2,694,151 , and New Campus Library - 7,305,849 If the Commissioners approve the recommended amounts , representatives from the County , JCS , and JCC will meet with the Local Government Commission in the next few weeks to further discuss the matter On behalf of the students and staff , Dr Don Reichard , president of the College , requested the Board approve the recommended 10 million bond referendum for JCC Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner DeVan Barbour and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the amounts for the 2007 Bond Referendum , as recommended by the County Manager 9 Budget Amendments Following discussion , Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr moved the Board approve the following budget amendments Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote Airport FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 46007400 Non - Departmental Capital Outlay 16,66700 10 46009063 Transfer to Airport 16,66700 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 000 Elections FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 43001200 Printing 2,03000 10 43000300 Salaries Part - time 1,45000 10 43004500 Contract Services 2,30000 10 43002100 Rent 10000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 5,88000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 430035114 Elections Revenue 5,88000 5,88000 TOTAL NET REVENUE Emergency Services FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 53503300 Departmental Supplies 1,47500PagePage pageNumber7679 November 6 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 535033099 Revenue 1,47500 Health FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59251410 Training 40000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 592534155 East Carolina University 40000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59604600 Medical Supplies 15,05500 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 596034155 Health & Human Services 15,05500 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59450200 Salaries 81,50000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 594534155 Johnston County Partnership for Children 81,50000 Social Services FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61101911 Carolina Power & Light Company Progress Energy 41912 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 41912 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61101911 Carolina Power & Light Progress Energy 2,03536 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 2,03536 10 Appointments Per NC General Statute 131E - 18 , Chairman Pope made the following appointments to the Johnston Memorial Hospital Authority Board of Commissioners A Johnston Memorial Hospital Authority Board of Commissioners – Reappointed Dr Robert Bylciw Physician position and appointed Alan B Chip Hewett Princeton position for three year terms to expire September 30 , 2009 Upon a motion by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , seconded by Commissioner W Ray Woodall and carried by unanimous vote , the Board made the following appointments and granted waivers of the length of service policy if applicable B Johnston County Livestock Arena Management Board – Reappointed Otis Byrd , JB Stephenson , Leslie Averill , Norman C Denning , Sr , Michele McLaughlin , and Denise BrickerPagePage pageNumber8680 November 6 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued for two year terms to expire November 30 , 2008 Granted waivers of the length of service policy for Mr Byrd , Mr Stephenson , and Mr Averill C Local Emergency Planning Committee SARA – Reappointed Troy LaPlante Media Radio Position and Randall Jackson Transportation School Position for two year terms to expire November 30 , 2008 D Oakland Fire Protection District Commission – Reappointed Bryant Worley for a two year term to expire November 30 , 2008 E Johnston County Heritage Commission – Appointed Angeline Bryant to fill an unexpired term ending October 31 , 2007 F Johnston Community College Board of Trustees – Appointed Eva Joan Jones to fill an unexpired term ending July 31 , 2009 G Boon Hill Fire Protection District Commission – Granted a waiver of the length of service policy , and reappointed Robert Starling for a two year term to expire June 30 , 2008 H Elevation Firemen’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees – Reappointed Timmy W Stanley for a two year term to expire October 31 , 2008 I Emergency Services Advisory Board – Reappointed Larry Wayne Massengill for a three term to expire August 31 , 2009 J Pine Level Planning Board – At the request of the Pine Level Town Council , the Board appointed Bob Harvey and David Strickland as regular ETJ members , for three year terms to expire October 31 , 2009 11 Award of Bid - Landfill Dump Truck & Request to Surplus Property th The Board reviewed the following bids , which were received September 19 for a 30 ton articulating dump truck for use in the landfill operations Company Equipment Bid Amount JW Burress Equipment Terex TA30 223,96600 ASC Construction Equipment Volvo A30D 287,03662 Gregory Poole Equipment Co Caterpillar 730 294,55588 RW Moore Equipment Co John Deere 300D 300,64424 Solid Waste Manager Rick Proctor noted that staff performed a thorough investigation and comparison of the above listed equipment , and recommends award of bid to low bidder , JW Burress Equipment , in the amount of 223,96600 The bid includes a 48 month 7,500 hour power train warranty and tailgate , and is subject to the Board declaring surplus a 1998 Caterpillar D300E dump truck , S N 7FN00831 , to be used as a trade - in allowance for the new equipment In response to a question from Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , Mr Proctor stated the 1998 Caterpillar D300E dump truck has over 10,000 hours on it Commissioner DeVan Barbour moved the Board award the bid for a 30 ton articulating dump truck to low bidder , JW Burress Equipment , in the amount of 223,96600 , and declare surplus a 1998 Caterpillar D300E dump truck , S N 7FN00831 , to be used as a trade - in allowance for the new equipment Commissioner W Ray Woodall seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 12 Award of Contract - Northwest Middle School Wastewater Collection Facilities in Archer Lodge th The Board reviewed the following bids , which were received October 26 for the Northwest Middle School Wastewater Collection Facilities in Archer Lodge , and a short segment of parallel wastewater force main on US 70 at the DOT Maintenance Depot PagePage pageNumber9681 November 6 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued BASE BIDDER BID T A Loving Company 491,15100 Goldsboro , NC Ralph Hodge Construction Co 583,76810 Wilson , NC Sanford Contractors , Inc 599,78075 Sanford , NC H B West , Inc 618,62200 Smithfield , NC Blackmon & Associates , Inc 621,79500 Benson , NC R D Braswell Construction Co 658,05325 Smithfield , NC Billings & Garrett , Inc 700,98925 Raleigh , NC S T Wooten Corporation 788,25925 Wilson , NC ES & J Enterprises , Inc 823,76000 Autryville , NC Carolina - Carolina Contract Services NO BID Fayetteville , NC Staff recommended award of bid to low bidder , TA Loving of Goldsboro , in the amount of 491,15100 , and adoption of the following proposed project budget Northwest MS US70 WW Facilities Force Main Construction 423,80700 67,34400 Contingency 21,79300 3,25600 Technical Services a Design and bidding 34,00000 5,00000 b Const Admin & Inspect 6,00000 2,00000 c Easements 2,00000 0 Permits 40000 40000 Total Project Cost 488,00000 78,00000 Public Utilities Director Tim Broome stated the Northwest Middle School Wastewater Collection Facilities Project is expected to be funded entirely by Johnston County Schools Funds are appropriated in the FY 06 - 07 Utilities Department budget for the US 70 Parallel Force Main He pointed out that staff recommendations are subject to concurrence by Johnston County Schools for the Northwest Middle School Project Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board award the contract for the Northwest Middle School Wastewater Collection Facilities in Archer Lodge , and a short segment of parallel wastewater force main on US 70 at the DOT Maintenance Depot to TA Loving of Goldsboro , in the amount of 491,15100 , and adopt the above outlined project budgets , all subject to concurrence by Johnston County Schools for the Northwest Middle School Project Commissioner W Ray Woodall seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 13 Tax Releases & Refunds – 9 16 06 - 10 15 06 Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the following tax releases and refunds for the period 9 16 06 to 10 15 06 Release Refund Report For Period 09 16 2006 thru 10 15 2006 Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2006 0607 - 490040 0604 - 553130 LEWIS , BARRY LYNN Overpayment 59279 Page0682 November 6 , 2006 – 1 00 pm Continued 2006 0607 - 490040 0604 - 553130 LEWIS , BARRY LYNN Void Refund 59279 2006 0609 - 519353 0606 - 576776 PARKER , REBECCA JEAN ANDERSON Release 19689 2006 0609 - 520014 0606 - 582358 MONTGOMERY , KEITH WILLIAM Release 31120 2006 0609 - 520517 0606 - 581984 DUAL COMFORT Release 15540 2006 0609 - 519079 0606 - 583374 HONEYCUTT , JUANITA JOHNSON Release 14883 2006 0608 - 506424 0605 - 565457 CAPPS , WILLIAM RAY Release 23982 2006 0609 - 525580 0606 - 579295 BACON , DANIEL Release 10283 2005 0606 - 481365 0603 - 541937 WAKEFIELD , KEVIN CARLSON Overpayment 11194 2006 0608 - 509789 0605 - 570271 THOMPSON , STEVEN WAYNE Release 13860 2005 0606 - 481301 0603 - 536655 TURBEVILLE , SAMANTHA ANN Tag Surrender 13192 2006 0608 - 507352 0605 - 567148 HARLOW , JOHN M Release 13213 2006 0608 - 502241 0605 - 563914 WALL , RAYMOND EDWARD Release 15980 2006 0609 - 521401 0606 - 582878 MYERS , JR , SAMUEL Release 23283 2005 0602 - 429759 0511 - 482841 COLEBROOKE , GUANETTEE CYNTHIA Release 13846 2005 0602 - 429760 0511 - 483248 COLEBROOKE , GUANETTEE CYNTHIA Release 12231 2006 0608 - 514179 0604 - 554925 TASKER , III , DONALD CLAUDE Release 26074 2006 0609 - 514274 0606 - 582681 BEASLEY , JAMES EDWARD Release 23775 2005 0605 - 472304 0602 - 527340 LAMM , WAYNE ADKINS Release 21353 2006 0607 - 501100 0604 - 555004 STANLEY , JR , RAYMOND EARL Overpayment 19024 2006 0609 - 516041 0606 - 577722 BIGGERSTAFF , DAVID BRUCE Release 42956 2006 0609 - 515475 0606 - 577413 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of October , 2006 She noted that in addition to garnishments , and bank attachments , 15 foreclosure complaints were filed , and 59 demand letters sent , resulting in a collection of 21,24154 As of October 31 , 2006 , the Tax Department has collected 1808 of the real and personal levy for 2006 , and 6584 of the motor vehicle levy Through the NC State Debt Setoff Program , nine accounts have been paid for a total of 1,11727 She noted a foreclosure sale was scheduled for November 28 , 2006 15 Manager Reports and Comments nd A Update on October 2 Request for Amendment to Residential Sewer Service Policy County Manager Rick Hester stated the committee appointed by Chairman Pope met with the group that asked for an amendment to the Residential Sewer Service Policy for the McGee’s Crossroads area Mr Hester stated that he does not anticipate a change in the policy at this time 16 Board Reports and Comments No reports or comments There being no further business , Commissioner Tony Braswell moved the Board adjourn Commissioner W Ray Woodall seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote ____________________________ Cookie Pope , Chairman ____________________________ April N Byrd , Clerk to the BoardPage