June 15, 2005 - 6:00 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Special)

10 201 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners June 15 , 2005 Special - Budget Work Session The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in special session Wednesday , June 15 , 2005 , 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 hear from the public on the proposed 2005 - 06 County budget 1 EMS Advisory Committee Dewayne West , Director of Emergency Services , provided a brief report to the Board on the FY 05 - 06 funding recommendations from the EMS Advisory Committee The EMS Advisory Committee met on May 10 , 2005 , and recommended increasing the appropriation for EMS providers to 195,000 per year for each provider in the county He noted the current stipend is 185,500 per provider The Committee also recommended a billing rate adjustment to close the gap between the rate charged and Medicaid and Medicare rates , and put the County more in line with surrounding counties Further , the Committee met June 14 , 2005 to finalize discussions regarding the two current substations , one at Overshot and one in the North Johnston area , and a proposed substation in the Corinth Holders area The Committee recommended appropriations of 171,000 for each substation In response to a question from Commissioner Wade M Stewart , Mr West stated the tentative start - up th date for the parademic unit at North Johnston is July 11 Prior to the Corinth Holder substation beginning operation , the Board is required to hold a public hearing to discuss refranchising the EMS district for the area Wendell - Zebulon and Eastern Wake EMS units will continue to serve the area until the transition is made The tentative date for this transition is mid - July to early August 2 Hocutt Ellington Memorial Library Belle Allen , representing the Hocutt Ellington Memorial Library , addressed the Board and requested a 25,000 appropriation to be used for the proposed addition to their library The anticipated need for the expansion is 300,000 , and the Board of Trustees and others are currently raising money for the project She emphasized the library is a great facility that offers internet and computer services to the citizens of Johnston County , and special programs for children The expansion would provide a multi - purpose room next to the existing Children’s Room to accommodate the growing number of patrons using the library Ms Allen noted the County Manager’s proposed budget includes a 10,000 appropriation , however , she asked the Board to reconsider the 25,000 request , possibly allocating 10,000 for fiscal year 05 - 06 and additional funds in the following fiscal year 3 Fire Tax Requests Corinth Holder Fire Department Darrell Alford , Corinth Holders Fire Department Chief , requested the Board consider the department’s request to increase the fire district tax rate from the current seven and ½ cents to ten cents , with the stipulation the rate would be reduced to eight cents after two years He noted the department has agreed to house the proposed EMS substation in the Corinth Holders area As the fire department and new EMS unit grow , the current temporary housing would become unsuitable for both parties The facility the department currently uses includes a building to house the fire trucks and a separate Administration building ; the two buildings are side - by - side on Lake Wendell Road The truck building was built in the late 60 s early 70 s , and is in need of renovations Mr Alford stated the revenues received from the two and ½ cents increase would allow the department to build an adequate bay area for the fire units , one dedicated bay to house two EMS units , and a residential business area for EMS on the opposite side of the fire administration building He emphasizedPage202 June 15 , 2005 Continued if the Board chose not to approve the requested increase , the EMS unit would be asking for additional funding for a new site and facility Kenneth Nowle , resident of the Corinth Holder District , expressed his support of the requested increase He stated the community trust that the department would use the funds wisely , and urged the Board to do the same Thanksgiving Fire Department Jim Smith , Thanksgiving Fire Department , requested the Board consider the department’s request to increase the fire district tax rate from six cents to seven cents The department began a first responder program in March , and the costs of the program has dramatically increased the department’s expenses He stated without the fire district tax increase the department fears it might have to drop the first responder program Smithfield Fire Department Patrick Harris , Director of Emergency Services for the Town of Smithfield , stated , in response to th Commissioner Stewart’s request at the June 9 Board meeting , 12 cents of the 57 cents per 100 property valuation in the Town of Smithfield goes toward fire protection He reiterated the fire department’s request to increase the tax rate for the Smithfield Rural Fire Tax District from eight cents to ten cents Mr Harris agreed with Commissioner Stewart that citizens living in the municipal portion of the district and those in the rural portion of the district should be treated fairly He argued , at a minimum , the increase to 10 cents for the rural district would at least lessen the gap 4 Johnston County Arts Council Ginny Smith , President of the Johnston County Arts Council , informed the Board the “ Artists In the Schools Program ” provided by the Johnston County Arts Council awarded 38 grants to schools in the county this past year During 2004 - 05 , the organization hosted 151 events , 166 days , and 57 artists Also , the organization shifted from strictly volunteer based to now having an executive director Ms Smith provided the Board with a comparison of local government funding to similar programs throughout NC , and pointed out Johnston County ranks low in the amount allocated per capita , for similarly populated counties She noted the organization will not be receiving the salary assistance from the State Art Council , as they have provided in past years The funding is for new organizations , and only last three years Ms Smith thanked the Board for their support over the past several years , and asked the Commissioners consider the Johnston County Arts Council request for support during the 05 - 06 fiscal year 5 Sheriff’s Department Sheriff Steve Bizzell requested the Board approve a total of four deputy positions , two for the Criminal Investigations Division and two for the Narcotics Division He emphasized he was not asking for vehicles and related equipment needed for the positions ; these expenses would be covered from drug seizure funds He noted the County Manager recommended two positions in the proposed budget , however , Sheriff Bizzell asked the Board to reconsider the request for four positions Dr Leonard Woodall , Health Director , briefly informed the Board the nurse for the jail will be retiring soon , and there is an urgent need to fill the position as quickly as possible He stressed having a nurse in - house cuts down on emergency room costs for jail inmates 6 Special Olympics Jackie Kozell , Interim Director of Special Olympics , reiterated the organization’s request made at the June 6 , 2005 Board of Commissioners meeting for appropriations for 05 - 06 She stated the organization hopes to continue to provide the current sports offered , and also add three new sports , down hill skiing , aquatics , and volleyball Currently , the organization is trying to improve its outreach program to better serve the community In response to questions from the Board , Ms Kozell stated Special Olympics in Johnston County served 604 athletes involved in 13 sports during 2003 - 04 , and the organization participates in fundraisers to assist with its expenses She anticipated the program will continue to grow and reach special athletes throughout the county Page203 June 15 , 2005 Continued Others that spoke in support of Special Olympics were Esther Garner , teacher in Johnston County and Special Olympics volunteer since 1983 , and Rose Walker , coach and parent of Special Olympics athlete 7 Re - Entry - HALT Program th Dot Ehlers , Executive Director of the 11 Judicial District Re - Entry Program , repeated the th th organization’s request made at the June 6 and June 9 Board meetings for a 100,000 appropriation to the HALT Program Joy Jones , Criminal Defense Attorney , emphasized HALT is the only certified program in Johnston County that provides domestic violence and substance abuse services She stated , unfortunately , the State has decided not to provide funding for HALT in 05 - 06 , and requested the Board’s support to ensure the program continues to assist Johnston County citizens Gail Garcia , former victim of domestic violence , expressed support for the HALT program , and urged the Board to assist in the continuance of these services to the citizens of Johnston County In response to a question from Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , Ms Ehlers estimated it would cost 125,000 to operate the program in 05 - 06 Client fees would generate approximately 51,000 Currently , the program has 18,000 - 20,000 in grant funds to cover expenses until late August - early September At that point , Ms Ehlers stated there would be substantial downsizing or a complete elimination of the HALT program 8 Planning & Inspections Department Steven Finn , Director of Planning and Inspections , addressed the Board in support of the County Manager’s proposed budget He thanked the Board for their continued support of county departments and employees Brad Schulz , Planning Board Member , applauded the Planning staff for their hard work and commitment to manage increasingly sophisticated planning issues He encouraged the Board to approve one additional position for the Planning Department , and expressed support for the Sheriff’s request for four deputy positions 9 ARC of Johnston County Joy Jones spoke to the Board on behalf of ARC of Johnston County She stated ARC is a wonderful organization that provides social opportunities , sporting events , parent workshops , support groups , and much more to intellectually challenged individuals and their families Dale Bender , ARC Director , noted the organization also provides transportation and housing programs to its participants She emphasized the program reaches out to the entire family , not just the intellectually challenged individual The organization is in the early stages of building a repoire with the school system , parks and recreation departments , and the community 10 Personal Statement and Adoption of 2005 - 06 County Budget Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver read the following statement , followed by his motion to adopt the 2005 - 06 County budget Truly , this is an exciting time in the history of Johnston County We have many challenges and opportunities ahead of us , but we are committed to meeting those challenges This board has stated many times that our three top policy priorities are supporting education , providing public safety and assisting with job creation We are meeting those challenges within the dollars that we have available to us We realize and understand that the revenues that we budget are not county funds , but they are monies provided by the taxpayers Therefore , we must ensure that we use those funds in the most fiscally responsible fashion This budget represents a 13 increase in funding for Johnston County Schools We realize that education is the key that can unlock the door for our children and grandchildren In addition , we have one of the best community colleges in North Carolina This budget reflects a 7 increase in funding for JohnstonPage204 June 15 , 2005 Continued Community College They , like Johnston County Schools , partner with the county and other organizations to do great things An example of that is the upcoming ribbon - cutting for the Johnston County Workforce Development Center located on Powhatan Road near Clayton Nothing is more important to us than public safety We are blessed with the finest public safety officials in North Carolina Sheriff Bizzell and his staff do a remarkable job of protecting lives and property Our EMS squads and fire departments play such a vital role to our community , obviously they deserve our sincerest thanks and support We have one of the finest 911 centers in the southeastern United States and will continue to provide the support needed Johnston County has led North Carolina in job creation in the past year Not only do we work hard to recruit new businesses to our community , but more importantly , we are committed to helping existing Johnston County businesses grow as well Clearly to the working families of Johnston County , nothing is more important than a paycheck Not only does it provide income for that family , but it also multiplies several times throughout the business community through purchasing and sales tax proceeds The key to our future is to continue to plan ahead We are doing that with a long range capital improvement plan that will allow us to continue to build and renovate schools , as well as prepare for other major capital needs in the county This planning process is critical to maintain and enhance our bond rating In the past 6 years , Johnston County has enjoyed two bond rating upgrades The result was a major savings in interest expense Last fall , we hosted the bond rating agencies for the first time and our finance committee will be meeting with them again next week One aspect of our discussion will be the topic of unappropriated fund balance Our target is to be in the 17 range to maintain or possibly improve our bond rating Id like to close my statement with a thank you to county employees who do a great job every day serving our citizens We appreciate their talents and hard work With that said , I would propose the following Motion to Adopt the 2005 - 06 Budget Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board adopt the 2005 - 06 County Budget as recommended by the County Manager , with the following adjustments Additional 250,000 for Board of Education in current expense funding and a memorandum of understanding that the Board of Commissioners will fund ½ of the fiscal year 2005 - 06 utilities that exceed 65 million with a cap on the countys participation at 500,000 I would also ask that there be a formal energy plan developed for the school system and county government Add 110,000 to Board of Educations capital outlay for handicapped ramps for mobile units , if necessary Provide 4000 year to fourteen 14 first responder fire units 56,000 Current fire tax rates will remain the same as FY 04 - 05 , with an understanding we will look closely at that item next year Add 100,000 to Johnston Community College capital outlay Cut the appropriation to the revaluation fund by 125,000 Add two additional deputies in Sheriffs Office 80,000 Accept recommendation from EMS Advisory Board for funding of EMS program 330,000 Provide 10,000 for Special Olympics , and 10,000 for ARC Add 425,000 in wine tax revenue Increase investment income 110,000 Transfer 29,000 from public buildings utilities to library budget Add 30k to ABC beverage - new revenue Transfer 75k from EMS part time salaries to EMS participation Approve 2 positions in Health Department that will be federally funded as long as federal funding lasts Approval of new septic tank permit fees , as recommended by the Board of Health , generating 175,000 in revenue Approval of increase in new meter fees from 170 to 185 due to increases in costs Approval of one year extensions on FY 04 - 05 recreation grants to those who have requested extensions Commissioner W Ray Woodall seconded the motion PagePage pageNumber5205 June 15 , 2005 Continued Discussion Commissioner DeVan Barbour expressed concern regarding the proposed appropriation to the Board of Education to cover utilities expenses He asked if the County should begin assisting with expenses before the utilities exceed 65 million Further , he questioned whether the Board of Education would have enough fund balance to cover the utilities cost , given the proposed motion would appropriate approximately 42 , 100,000 compared to the Board of Education’s request of 44,724,876 Mr Barbour asked the Board to consider increasing the amount to 7 million for utilities Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver noted the utilities expense projection for fiscal year 04 - 05 is in the range of 67 - 68 million ; the 65 million recommendation was attempting to come closer to the Board of Education’s budgeted amount Commissioner Barbour also further expressed concern regarding the number of fire departments that have requested increases to the fire district taxes in their respective areas He noted the degree of requests have varied from very detailed to rather vague Commissioner Barbour recommended , if the Board decides to hold the district taxes at the current rate , to look at the matter very closely in the upcoming year , and suggested a committee be formed for this purpose Commissioner Tony Braswell agreed with Mr Barbour’s comments regarding the need for a committee to look into the matter in depth for the 06 - 07 budget He also noted , in reference to the Pine Level Fire Tax District Commission’s request to reduce their rate by ½ cent , he supports the Commission’s position , and at the same time , respects the good job the fire department does serving the community Chairman Cookie Pope also voiced support to put together a committee to focus on the needs of the fire departments Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr stated if the communities were willing to pay more in fire district taxes , then , hopefully , they will support fire department fundraisers in the upcoming year Vote Ayes Commissioners Cookie Pope , Wade M Stewart , Allen L Mims , Jr , W Ray Woodall , Jeffrey P Carver , and Tony Braswell Nays Commissioner DeVan Barbour The following budget ordinance for the fiscal year 2005 - 06 was adopted BUDGET ORDINANCE FY 2005 - 2006 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 , 2005 and ending June 30 , 2006 ; the same being adopted by fund and activity within each fund as listed GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES GENERAL GOVERNMENT 11,480,152 PUBLIC SAFETY 18,418,948 PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT 7,721,352 HUMAN SERVICES 35,124,718 EDUCATION 68,545,868 TOTAL 141,291,038 REVENUES CURRENT YEAR AD VALOREM TAX 74,275,400 SALES TAX 30,126,000PagePage pageNumber6206 June 15 , 2005 Continued OTHER TAX REVENUES 2,099,000 STATE & FEDERAL 21,367,037 LICENSE , FEES , ETC 8,534,431 INVESTMENT INCOME 560,000 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS 1,105,000 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 1,823,975 MENTAL HEALTH 1,400,195 TOTAL 141,291,038 TOURISM AUTHORITY EXPENDITURES 621,900 REVENUES 3 OCCUPANCY TAX 597,600 INTEREST INCOME 1,500 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 5,000 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 9,800 GRANT REVENUE 8,000 TOTAL 621,900 REVALUATION FUND EXPENDITURES RESERVE FOR REVALUATION 378,900 REVENUES TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 175,000 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 203,900 TOTAL 378,900 SCHOOL BOND FUND EXPENDITURES TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 300,000 REVENUES FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 300,000 SCHOOL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES TRANSFER TO GENERAL FUND 505,000 REVENUES FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 505,000 LEO SEPARATION FUND EXPENDITURES PROGRAM COST 105,220 REVENUES FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 105,220 HERITAGE COMMISSION FUND EXPENDITURES OPERATING EXPENSE 226,135 REVENUES TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 139,135 OTHER REVENUES 70,000 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 17,000 TOTAL 226,135 SOCIAL SERVICE TRUST FUND EXPENDITURES PagePage pageNumber7207 June 15 , 2005 Continued PROGRAM COST 130,000 REVENUES TRUST RECEIPTS 130,000 MENTAL HEALTH FUND EXPENDITURES OPERATION OF CENTER 12,500,000 REVENUES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 399,427 STATE GOVERNMENT 6,887,466 TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 1,400,195 ABC - FIVE CENT PER BOTTLE TAX 25,000 ABC PROFITS 6,000 FEES AND CHARGES 3,664,090 INTEREST INCOME 30,000 FUND BALANCE 87,822 TOTAL 12,500,000 COMMUNICATION FUND EXPENDITURES 911 WIRELESS OPERATIONS 200,500 E - 911 OPERATIONS 665,000 TOTAL 865,500 REVENUES 911 WIRELESS 185,000 ENHANCED 9 - 1 - 1 665,000 FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 15,500 TOTAL 865,500 OTHER COLLECTIONS EXPENDITURES SPECIAL DISTRICT TAX 3,677,500 MOTOR VEHICLE TAX 10,667,000 MOCCASIN CREEK DISTRICT TAX 35,000 TOTAL 14,379,500 REVENUES SPECIAL DISTRICT TAX 3,677,500 MOTOR VEHICLE TAX 10,667,000 MOCCASIN CREEK DISTRICT TAX 35,000 TOTAL 14,379,500 RESEARCH TRAINING ZONE EXPENDITURES OPERATIONS 195,000 REVENUES SPECIAL DISTRICT TAX 195,000 AIRPORT AUTHORITY FUND EXPENDITURES OPERATIONS 1,008,775 CAPITAL COST 3,300,000 TOTAL 4,308,775 REVENUES FEDERAL GRANTS 3,300,000PagePage pageNumber8208 June 15 , 2005 Continued FEES AND SERVICES 1,008,475 INVESTMENT INCOME 300 TOTAL 4,308,775 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT PROGRAM FUND EXPENDITURES PROGRAM COST 3,764,005 REVENUES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HUD 3,764,005 JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FUND EXPENDITURES PROGRAM COST 1,034,321 REVENUES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 1,034,321 WATER DISTRICTS EXPENDITURES DEBT SERVICE 2,547,863 OPERATIONS 3,365,000 TRANSFER TO OTHER FUNDS 1,531,497 TOTAL 7,444,360 REVENUES FUND BALANCE 1,092,863 RETAIL WATER 2,576,497 MONTHLY BASE FEE 3,000,000 OTHER REVENUE 775,000 TOTAL 7,444,360 PUBLIC UTILITIES EXPENDITURES ADMINISTRATION 988,463 SOLID WASTE 5,936,000 WATER 7,676,497 WASTE WATER 6,729,401 TOTAL 21,330,361 REVENUES ADMINISTRATION 988,463 SOLID WASTE FEES 4,303,000 WATER FEES 5,425,000 WASTE WATER FEES 4,747,000 FUND BALANCE - WASTE WATER 1,982,401 FUND BALANCE - SOLID WASTE 1,633,000 FUND BALANCE - WATER 720,000 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS 1,531,497 TOTAL 21,330,361 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 , 2005 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 9,781,702,290 and an estimated collection rate of 9735 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 bePagePage pageNumber9209 June 15 , 2005 Continued 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 55 per household shall be levied to all citizens in the county using the manned compaction sites and the landfill The fee shall be prorated in the manner authorized by the Board A rate of 165 per commercial operation to all businesses using the compaction site , this rate includes a maximum of three 3 ninety gallon containers per week 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 2005 - 2006 A Pay Plan There is hereby adopted a pay plan which includes a performance based adjustment from the FY 04 - 05 pay plan 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 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 2005 - 2006 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 TaxPage0210 June 15 , 2005 Continued 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 6 cents Bentonville Fire District 4 cents Beulah Kenly Fire District 75 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 75 cents Elevation Fire District 8 cents McLemore - Cleveland Fire District 6 cents Meadow Fire District 5 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 6 cents Selma 8 cents Shoeheel 8 cents Smithfield 8 cents Strickland Crossroads Fire District 5 cents Thanksgiving 6 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 , 2005 , located within these Special Fire Districts 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 , 2005 , located within the district th The ORDINANCE being duly passed and adopted this 15 day of June , 2005 JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ______________________________________________ Cookie Pope , Chairman ________________________________________________ April N Byrd , Clerk to the Board There being no further business Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote Page1June 15 , 2005 Continued ____________________________ Cookie Pope , Chairman ___________________________ April N Byrd , Clerk to the BoardPage