August 1, 2005 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 241 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners August 1 , 2005 The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , August 1 , 2005 at 10 00 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina The following members were present Present Cookie Pope , Chairman , Wade M Stewart , Vice Chairman , Allen L Mims , Jr , Jeffrey P Carver , W Ray Woodall , DeVan Barbour and Tony Braswell Absent None Also Present Rick J Hester , County Manager , April N Byrd , Clerk to the Board , John R Massey , Finance Officer , J Mark Payne , County Attorney and Deva C Holt , Deputy Clerk The Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted 1 Minutes Approved Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner DeVan Barbour and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the minutes for the July 11 , 2005 - 10 00 am and 7 00 pm board meetings as presented 2 Proclamation – Employee Appreciation Week – August 1 - 5 Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following proclamation in appreciation of county employees JOHNSTON COUNTY EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK August 1 - August 5 , 2005 WHEREAS , Johnston County Employees represent approximately 950 men and women , working in 31 different service departments and agencies , devoted to making Johnston County a better place to work and live ; and WHEREAS , Johnston County employees provide a multitude of services for ALL the citizens of the County - the farmer , the retailer , the industrial businessman , the homeless , the jobless , the homeowner , the veteran , the disaster victim , the victim of violence , the sick , the poor , the educated , the uneducated , the youth , the elderly , the newcomer , and the old - timer ; and WHEREAS , Johnston County employees are both skilled and efficient in their jobs , making every effort to expend county tax dollars in the most effective way for the betterment of the County and its citizens ; and WHEREAS , Johnston County Government runs smoothly on a day to day basis primarily because of the dedicated employees in each of its departments and agencies NOW , THEREFORE , in appreciation for their dedication to the welfare of the citizens of our County , THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DOES HEREBY PROCLAIM the week of August 1 - 5 , 2005 as COUNTY EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK st Adopted this the 1 day of August , 2005 3 Presentation of Service Pins The Board presented years of service pins to those employees who have worked for Johnston County for 5 , 10 , 15 , 20 , 25 , and 30 years Chairman Pope presented a five year service pin to Eleanor Taylor , mother of former Sheriff’s Office employee Denise Taylor who recently passed away 4 Report from Representative James H Langdon , Jr Representative James H Langdon , Jr provided the Board a brief update on the status of the State th budget He noted the General Assembly hopes to adopt a budget by August 5 , however , legislators are still working out the details on a number of issues including the cigarette tax and the possible lottery Representative Langdon stated , unfortunately , it seems counties will not be receiving assistance with Medicaid He pointed out the significance of a bill , which he co - sponsored , that would require individuals to pay their county taxes when purchasing renewing vehicle license tags He expected the bill to pass by final reading in the House , and be sent to the Senate for their approval soon Further , Representative Langdon noted that he and other former countyPage242 August 1 , 2005 Continued commissioners , members of both the House and Senate , have formed a coalition to work hard for counties throughout North Carolina The Board thanked Representative Langdon for his attendance at the meeting , and most importantly , for his continued efforts to assist the citizens of Johnston County 5 Public Comments No one spoke at this time 6 DOT – Request Resolution Supporting Turn Lanes – NC 42 Old Drug Store Realignment Tim Little , NC DOT District Engineer for Johnston and Wayne Counties , informed the Board that the NC 42 Old Drug Store realignment project will begin within the next couple of weeks The realignment will eliminate the existing turn lane from NC 42 to Old Drug Store Road He requested the Board adopt a resolution in support of a new left turn lane on NC 42 at the proposed Old Drug Store realignment , and DOT’s efforts to secure funds for this endeavor In response to a question from Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , Mr Little stated currently there are no median plans for the area , and any future development would dictate the installment of a median Commissioner Wade M Stewart suggested DOT representatives and County planning staff work together with developers on future residential and commercial projects in the area Mr Little responded that currently County planning staff sends DOT all preliminary development information , and both groups try to work closely with developers Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Wade M Stewart and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution in support of a left turn lane on NC 42 at the proposed Old Drug Store realignment RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A LEFT TURN LANE ON NC 42 AT THE PROPOSED OLD DRUG STORE REALIGNMENT WHEREAS , Johnston County is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina ; and WHEREAS , New roads and road improvements are a vital component in the safety and orderly development of the county ; and WHEREAS , The North Carolina Department of Transportation NCDOT is responsible for roads in the unincorporated areas of Johnston County ; and WHEREAS , The NCDOT will realign Old Drug Store road in the fall of 2005 ; and WHEREAS , NCDOT funds are needed estimated at 250,000 for a left turn lane on NC 42 at the proposed Old Drug Store Road realignment to facilitate the movement of traffic NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners that the NCDOT be requested to provide financial support for the left turn lane aforementioned st Adopted this the 1 day of August , 2005 7 Johnston County Airport Authority – Request County Match for Grant Projects On behalf of the Johnston County Airport Authority , Airport Director Ray Blackmon , requested the Board appropriate County funds , in the amount of 72,222 , to match two FAA grant projects The County’s share would include a 10 match for a Tree Clearing project , 16,667 , and the second installment of a 10 match for the Extended Runway Safety Area project , 55,555 In response to a question from Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , Mr Blackmon stated revenues from airport property sales were not available , at this time , as they had been in the past County Manager Rick Hester pointed out for FAA grant approval the County must agree to provide matching funds Once the County commits to providing matching funds , it may be two - three years before the FAA funds are received He noted the matching funds were not appropriated in the FY 05 - 06 budget , and suggested the Board commit the funds from General Fund Balance If the FAA grants fall through , the monies would revert back to the County Page243 August 1 , 2005 Continued Upon a motion by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Wade M Stewart and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the following budget amendment to appropriate County funds to match two grant projects at the Johnston County Airport , the Tree Clearing Project and the Runway Safety Area North Extension Project Non - Departmental FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 46009063 Transfer to Airport 72,22200 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 General Fund Balance Appropriated 72,22200 8 Budget Amendments Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the following budget amendments School Bonds 375 Million FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 16 63181016 South Johnston 1,200,00000 16 63181020 Cleveland Elementary 10,500,00000 16 63181021 McGees Crossroads Elementary 10,500,00000 16 63181014 Clayton High 4,900,00000 16 63181023 Technology 1,000,00000 16 63181028 Micro - Pine Level Elementary 75,00000 16 63181018 Cooper Elementary 50,00000 16 63181027 Meadow Elementary 75,00000 16 63181045 Smithfield Elementary 100,00000 16 63181048 Facilities Service Building 2,200,00000 16 63180510 Land 900,00000 16 63181046 Johnston Community College 5,000,00000 16 63181030 Smithfield Middle 160,92600 16 63181041 Selma Middle 80,50000 16 63181019 Glendale - Kenly 85,71200 16 63181047 Polenta Elementary 72,86200 16 63181040 North Johnston Middle 124,30000 16 63181010 Corinth Holder School 133,50000 16 63189016 Wilson Mills 114,90000 16 63181011 Four Oaks Elementary 100,90000 16 63181049 AIG Building 126,40000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 16 631837905 School Bond Proceeds 37,500,00000 37,500,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE Special Appropriations FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 58556354 HALT SAS – Family Pride Healthy Choices 127,20400Page244 August 1 , 2005 Continued FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 585534172 Governors Crime Commission 127,20400 Emergency Services – Emergency Management FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 53251422 2005 Homeland Security Competitive Grant 35,79000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 532534144 Emergency Management 35,79000 Health FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59251410 Training 10000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 592534155 East Carolina University School of Medicine 10000 Sheriff FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51001700 Vehicles 2,28713 10 51003300 Departmental Supplies 50000 10 51007414 Capital Outlay – Sheriff’s Special 4,80701 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 7,59414 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 7,59414 7,59414 TOTAL NET REVENUE FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51003350 Supplies Special – Sheriff 1,45262 10 51007414 Capital Outlay – Sheriff’s Special 54,44329 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 306,15446 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 362,05037 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 362,05037 362,05037 TOTAL NET REVENUE Social Services FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61000300 Salaries Part - Time 10,00000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 10,00000PagePage pageNumber5245 August 1 , 2005 Continued FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61101909 Crisis Intervention 80,12500 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 80,12500 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61001900 General Assistance 14,14500 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriation 14,14500 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61003336 Special Children Adoption Fund 95,25030 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriation 95,25030 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61003341 Foster Care Endowment Fund 1,80000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriation 1,80000 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61001905 IV - E Foster Care 21,05900 FUND BUDGET LINE ITEM REQUESTED CHANGE CODE CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriation 21,05900 9 Appointments Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board made the following appointments A Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action , Inc – Reappointed Annie M Walker for a two year term to expire August 31 , 2007 B Library Board of Trustees – Appointed Norman B Grantham to complete an unexpired term to expire September 30 , 2006 10 Public Utilities – Surplus Property – Request to Sale by Upset Bid Haywood Phthisic , Public Utilities , informed the Board that James Diehl of Diehl Technical Services has shown an interest in purchasing the old Autocon equipment , which operated the water pump station and controlled the elevated storage tanks for the previous SCADA system The equipment is approximately ten years old , and was declared surplus by the Board on March 7 , 2005 Mr Phthisic requested the Board authorize Public Utilities staff to sell the equipment by upset bid procedures , according to NCGS 160A - 269 Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board authorized Public Utilities staff to sell by upset bid , according to NCGSPagePage pageNumber6246 August 1 , 2005 Continued 160A - 269 , the old Autocon equipment , which operated the water pump station and controlled the elevated storage tanks for the previous SCADA system 11 Public Utilities – Solid Waste Recycle Program Policy Enforcement Tim Broome , Public Utilities Director , provided a brief report on issues facing staff in regards to policy enforcement of the County’s Solid Waste Recycle Program He stated , over the past few years , growth and customer expectations have challenged the program , and policy violations have increased Under the current ordinance , there are penalties in place to combat policy violations However , Mr Broome noted Public Utilities staff has opted to be lenient and issue more warnings In his opinion , the penalties are restrictive and severe , and citizens would be better served if the Board and staff conduct a thorough review of the policy before staff begins enforcing the current penalties He also pointed out some sites receive higher demands for services than others , and this presents another challenge to staff Mr Broome requested the Board consider a special work session to allow discussion of these challenges in greater detail Following discussion , the Board agreed to schedule a special work session in the fall to further discuss policy enforcement of the County’s Solid Waste Recycle Program Commissioner Wade M Stewart requested a couple site attendants be present at the work session to give accounts of the challenges they face Commissioner Stewart also suggested staff provide alternatives based on what other counties are doing 12 Tax Releases and Refunds – 6 16 05 – 7 15 05 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 6 16 05 to 7 15 05 Release Refund Report 06 16 2005 thru 07 15 2005 Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2004 0505 - 334107 0502 - 366869 WOOD , JENNIFER TINGEN Release 12046 2004 0505 - 326054 0502 - 371955 ESSENTIAL ENERGY SERVICES INC Overpayment 13684 2004 0506 - 346220 0503 - 385624 VEGA - ORTIZ , CHARLES Release 13079 2004 0504 - 314022 0501 - 355863 SONESSON , DANIEL MAGNUS Tag Surrender 18148 2004 0503 - 298787 0412 - 339607 ALPHA AND OMEGA FGM Overpayment 21592 2004 0503 - 300596 0412 - 338137 OBRIEN , JASON CHRISTOPHER Tag Surrender 12980 2004 0412 - 269975 0409 - 307506 JOHNSON , VICTORIA JACKSON Overpayment 14750 2004 0506 - 337152 0503 - 385800 EDGERTON , FRANCIS TOWNSEND Release 10929 2004 0501 - 280054 0410 - 319005 HARRIS , JAMES JEFFERY Release 21468 2004 0506 - 344637 0503 - 383150 HOYT , III , FREDERICK WILLIAM Release 25191 2000 0103 - 797260 0101 - 044460 MCCRIMMON , TYRA SCOTT Overpayment 16973 2003 0404 - 180135 0401 - 191731 FAUCETTE , RHONDA ELLIS Overpayment 15011 2004 0408 - 225530 0405 - 256486 SCRUGGS , HERBERT LEE Overpayment 15093 2004 0412 - 276426 0409 - 310262 WILLIAMS , REGINA RENEE Overpayment 21300 2004 0412 - 276426 0409 - 310262 WILLIAMS , REGINA RENEE Overpayment 21300 2004 0411 - 259220 0408 - 299801 MORRISON , LOLA WHITEAKER Release 15780 2004 0504 - 322498 0501 - 356362 FISH , LARRY DENTON Overpayment 15269 2004 0506 - 342732 0503 - 386698 ADAMS , STEVEN ASHLEY Release 18687 2004 0408 - 232581 0405 - 259404 CRUMEL , TIMOTHY CLYDE Overpayment 15961 2004 0501 - 286579 0410 - 317308 VELARDO , JENNIFER MARIE Overpayment 17315 2004 0504 - 312804 0501 - 353881 HONDA LEASE TRUST Tag Surrender 14364 2004 0506 - 345196 0503 - 386958 ROGERS , ROBERT MANNING Release 17589 2004 0506 - 334903 0503 - 379467 BYRD , DENISE BENSON Release 14790 2004 0501 - 282559 0410 - 320618 MATTHIS , KAYRESE DENISE Release 10889 2004 0506 - 337722 0503 - 382325 JOHNS , JOHN DARRELL Release 10724 2004 0501 - 280228 0410 - 317369 JOHNS , JOHN DARRELL Release 44162 2004 0506 - 346979 0503 - 382325 JOHNS , JOHN DARRELL Overpayment 12001 2004 0506 - 346401 0503 - 386930 HOOKS , LARRY JOSEPH Overpayment 19079 2004 0503 - 299102 0412 - 343686 BRILEY , KEVIN SCOTT Overpayment 45081 2004 0506 - 344816 0503 - 387293 LILES , STEPHANIE MARIE Release 50935 2004 0506 - 341691 0503 - 378730 PARRISH , WILLIAM EARL Release 10544 2004 0505 - 332471 0502 - 367964 EVANS , GREGORY LEE Release 38866 2004 0409 - 236349 0406 - 273942 MCFARLAND , ARNOLD MICHAEL Overpayment 42982 2004 0506 - 334968 0503 - 386520 GALARZA , ALEX ANTONIO Release 22848 2004 0506 - 344632 0503 - 382125 HOTOVY , DENNIS LOUIS Release 15376 2004 0505 - 331289 0502 - 371599 GODWIN , ALVIN JEROME Overpayment 16235 2004 0506 - 338987 0503 - 387224 TEACHEY , PAUL CULVER Release 11654 2004 0506 - 341996 0503 - 387530 DRIVER , DAVID JOSHUA Release 20735 2004 0506 - 346939 0503 - 378991 NILT Overpayment 20960 2004 0505 - 327567 0502 - 369208 UZZLE , IV , GEORGE CLIFFORD Overpayment 19530 2004 0501 - 282093 0410 - 319590 MOORE , DONA JEAN BEALL Overpayment 24411 2004 0504 - 311822 0501 - 362332 BLOUNT , RANDY Overpayment 13143 2004 0501 - 281875 0410 - 322058 HALEY , ORLANDO BERSODA Release 17925 2004 0502 - 289961 0411 - 332363 HINSHAW , TAMMY LYNN Overpayment 15977 2004 0505 - 328873 0502 - 372830 PHILLIPS IRONWORKS INC Release 18060 PagePage pageNumber7247 August 1 , 2005 Continued 2004 0502 - 289961 0411 - 332363 HINSHAW , TAMMY LYNN Void Refund 15977 2004 0502 - 289472 0411 - 330737 COLEBROOKE , GUANETTEE C Release 16014 2004 0503 - 301347 0412 - 342049 WALLACE , MICHAEL DAVID Overpayment 13984 2004 0503 - 302936 0412 - 343990 BROWN AND ASSOCIATES Release 29200 2004 0503 - 302937 0412 - 340699 BROWN AND ASSOCIATES Release 34826 2004 0503 - 301347 0412 - 342049 WALLACE , MICHAEL DAVID Void Refund 13984 Real Personal Property Releases 6 16 05 8 07 41 124 JAMES 2004 - 202520 2000107870 BLACK , MARSHALL SCOTT 13909 6 16 05 8 11 40 124 JAMES 2003 - 084627 2000095218 ATKINSON , ROBERT 29456 6 16 05 8 12 22 124 JAMES 2004 - 003259 2000095218 ATKINSON , ROBERT 56438 6 16 05 14 15 28 124 JAMES 2004 - 025231 2000072881 FANTASY HOMES 3098 6 16 05 16 53 10 124 JAMES 1998 - 049581 72162900 POU , E W 12392 6 16 05 16 59 30 124 JAMES 2003 - 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010984 2000098215 BRITT , DEANNA 9381 6 27 05 14 25 40 187 RENEE 2004 - 035233 2000033683 HOOKS , LARRY J 42125 6 28 05 10 58 53 121 CATHY 2004 - 035233 2000033683 HOOKS , LARRY J 14475 6 28 05 13 36 32 189 TERI 2004 - 035233 2000033683 HOOKS , LARRY J 31683 6 28 05 13 37 37 189 TERI 2004 - 035233 2000033683 HOOKS , LARRY J 14475 6 28 05 14 33 36 121 CATHY 2004 - 202530 2000107887 CRUMEL , TIMOTHY CLYDE 20992 6 29 05 13 09 29 189 TERI 2004 - 024242 2000055072 ELLIS , KATHRYN JOHNSON 14006 7 7 05 9 53 08 189 TERI 2004 - 081742 2000097764 WILLIAMS , PAULA A 27227 7 7 05 14 30 36 121 CATHY 2004 - 067850 79404105 SHORB , CATHERINE E 62799 7 8 05 10 09 34 189 TERI 2004 - 202530 2000107887 CRUMEL , TIMOTHY CLYDE 23281 7 11 05 16 39 52 121 CATHY 2003 - 009462 2000010151 BOWMAN , EUGENE ELLSWORTH J 3,78883 7 11 05 16 41 12 121 CATHY 2004 - 009751 2000010151 BOWMAN , EUGENE ELLSWORTH J 3,78883 7 14 05 8 30 19 121 CATHY 2004 - 033426 2000014697 HINSHAW , KERRY STEVEN 11626 13 Annual Tax Settlement and Charge to Collect Taxes for 2005 Tax Administrator Pat Goddard introduced several of her staff members to the Board Renee Oates , Teri Green , Johnny Parrish , Cathy Futch , Jeannie Evans , and Dennis Woodward She applauded all the employees of the Tax Department for their hard work , and stated she is very proud of the 9817 collection rate the department achieved for the 2004 tax year Ms Goddard presented the following Annual Tax Settlement Report for 2004 taxes as of June 30 , 2005 Total 2004 - 2005 Real Business Personal Tax Levy 62,471,12975 Total 2004 - 2005 Motor Vehicle Tax Levy 8,240,31657 Total 2004 - 2005 Tax Levy 70,711,44632 Total Collected 69,416,88656 Collected Real Estate 9923 Collected Motor Vehicles 9020 Overall Collected 9817 Collected Credited Balance Unpaid Real Business Personal 60,789,38229 Discoveries 2,454,94962 Releases 773,20216 Levy 62,471,12975 Payments 61,984,24229 486,88746 Percent Collected 9923 Up 66 Motor Vehicles 8,359,82918 Discoveries 63,73060 Releases 183,24321 Levy 8,240,31657 Payments 7,432,64427 807,67230 Percent Collected 9020 Up 178 Totals Collected 69,416,88656 Percent Collected Up 82 Note Annual audit will provide final figures in all categories PagePage pageNumber9249 August 1 , 2005 Continued Prior Years Collected 1994 - 2003 802,45273 Real Personal 1994 - 2003 868,19215 Motor Vehicles Increase in real business personal property levy Increase in motor vehicle levy 2003 59,603,35259 2003 8,148,95096 2004 62,471,12975 2004 8,240,31657 Increase 48114 Increase 11211 Enforced Collections Garnishments served # 4136 for 2004 - 2005 926,94585 Actual Collected 600,68955 unpaid active 292,30901 terminated 27,47859 released 6,46870 Bank attachments # 2120 for 2004 - 2005 967,37406 Actual Collected 668,02354 unpaid active 293,01312 no funds 1,96606 account closed 55384 released 3,81750 Levy’s 4 1,76233 plus costs of 91863 Bankruptcy Real and Personal - 69,08857 Debt Setoff Program 408 45,29418 Field Collections deputy collectors 1,777,48674 Total collected by enforcement actions 3,093,25634 or 44560 Excludes dollars collected by foreclosure attorney Foreclosure Sales Dates Number of Properties 06 22 04 15 11 03 04 8 02 22 05 13 03 30 05 6 05 11 05 6 22 Properties redeemed by taxpayer 26 Properties sold FY Amount collected Foreclosure program 475,86642 Current year receivable although multiple years included in foreclosures Increase in Tax Collection Rate 2000 9377 2001 9544 2002 9601 2003 9680 2004 9735 2005 9817 Summary As tax collector , I have shared with you in the past a goal of collecting 98 of taxes overall and 90 for motor vehicles My objective was to reach these milestones by 2006 I am very pleased to report that the tax collections staff , lead by Dennis Woodward , has reached this goal one year earlier than projected and have achieved an enviable overall rate of 9817 However , with the increased amount to collect and the county’s dependency on the property tax for funding of necessary services , the challenge is to continue to collect more each year while maintaining outstanding customer service All county staff in the tax administration office remainsPage0250 August 1 , 2005 Continued dedicated to the fair and equitable treatment of the citizens of Johnston County By collecting taxes owed , the tax rate in subsequent years is lower for all taxpayers A few months ago the county signed an agreement with Benson to collect their taxes beginning with the 2005 tax bills The county tax office now collects taxes for all towns in the county The desire of the towns to employ the county to collect taxes is a direct result of the county’s continued success in steadily increasing the collections rate As required by state law , this is a true and accurate settlement pursuant to NCGS 105 - 373 I request the Johnston County Board of County Commissioners accept the settlement and pursuant to NCGS 105 - 321 charge me as Tax Collector with the responsibility for collection of the 2005 taxes by all legal means necessary The final audit will be conducted by an outside auditing firm and included in the county - wide audit for 2004 - 2005 I thank each of you for your continued support of me and the tax office staff Motion to Accept Tax Settlement and Charge Tax Administrator to Collect 2005 Taxes Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver and carried by unanimous vote , the Board accepted the Annual Tax Settlement for 2004 taxes and issued the following charge to the Tax Administrator for collection of 2005 taxes To the Tax Collector of the County of Johnston You are hereby authorized , empowered , and commanded to collect the taxes set forth in the tax records filed in the office of the Tax Administrator and in the tax receipts herewith delivered to you , in the amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth Such taxes are hereby declared to be a first lien upon all real property of the respective taxpayers in Johnston County , and this order shall be a full and sufficient authority to direct , require , and enable you to levy on and sell any real or personal property of such taxpayers , for and on account thereof , in accordance with law 14 Board Reports and Comments A Resolution Opposing Additional Taxes on Tobacco Products Commissioner Wade M Stewart introduced a resolution opposing any action by the North Carolina General Assembly to raise additional taxes on tobacco - related products He stressed the financial impact additional taxes would have on convenient , grocery , and outlet stores , and questioned whether outlet stores such as JR’s would choose to relocate to states with lower taxes Commissioner Cookie Pope expressed support for the resolution , and noted additional taxes on tobacco - related products would also have an effect on the rural community Upon a motion by Commissioner Wade M Stewart , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the following resolution opposing any action by the NC General Assembly to raise taxes on tobacco - related products RESOLUTION OPPOSING ADDITIONAL TAXES ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS WHEREAS , the tobacco industry is a critical component to our state and local economy ; and WHEREAS , the County of Johnston is committed to supporting our local business community ; and WHEREAS , the cigarette and tobacco industry is especially important to Johnston County for the local business owners , the associated jobs , and sales tax proceeds ; and WHEREAS , additional taxes on the cigarette and tobacco industry will likely drive local businesses to other states with lower tobacco - related taxes ; NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED on Monday , August 1 , 2005 , that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners oppose any action by the North Carolina General Assembly to raise taxes on tobacco - related products Page1251 August 1 , 2005 Continued B Finance Committee Recommendation – Offer to Purchase County Property Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Allen L Mims , Jr and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved a recommendation by the Finance Committee to retain the property located at 222 East Market Street , and decline Mark Hall’s recent offer to purchase the property C Change in Regular Meeting Schedule Following discussion , Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board hold both regular board meetings on the first Monday of each month starting in January of 2006 , with meeting times at 1 00 pm for general business , and 6 00 pm for rezoning and special use hearings Commissioner W Ray Woodall seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote 15 Manager Reports and Comments A Update on Extended Local Telephone Service Request County Manager Rick Hester reported that he had met with Sprint representatives , and suggested the Board , at this time , defer any action on extended local telephone service for Johnston County residents in the Bentonville , Corinth Holder , and Angier areas of the county It is his understanding future phone services for the areas will address any issues citizens have with local calling The Board agreed B Workforce Development Center Dedication Mr Hester reminded the Board that the Workforce Development Center dedication would be held on th Thursday , August 25 at 4 00 pm 16 Closed Session – NCGS 143 - 31811 a 4 – Location Expansion of Industry & NCGS 143 - 31811 a 3 - Attorney Client Privilege Upon a motion by Commissioner W Ray Woodall , seconded by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit in closed session in accordance with NCGS 143 - 31811 a 4 – Location Expansion of Industry & NCGS 143 - 31811 a 3 - Attorney Client Privilege No action was taken , and Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board adjourn closed session and resume regular session Commissioner Wade M Stewart seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote There being no further business , Commissioner W Ray Woodall moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Tony Braswell seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote ____________________________ Cookie Pope , Chairman ____________________________ April N Byrd , Clerk to the BoardPage