March 2, 1998 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

March 2, 1998The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, March 2, 1998, at1000 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Johnston County Courthouse Annex, Smithfield, NorthCarolina, with the following membersPresent Norman C Denning, Chairman, James W Cash, Vice Chairman, Jerry F Wood,DDS, Eleanor N Creech, Cookie Pope, Thomas M Moore and James H Langdon, JrAbsent NoneAlso Present Richard B Self, County Manager, and Joyce H Ennis, Clerk to the BoardThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted1 MinutesChairman Denning asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the February 2, 1998regular and closed sessions, and February 9, 23, 26, 1998 board meetings There being no corrections,the Chairman declared the minutes approved as presented2 Recognition of VolunteersProclamation of April 19 -25, 1998 as Volunteer Week in Johnston CountyCommissioner Eleanor N Creech moved the Board adopt the following proclamation declaring April19 -25, 1998 as Volunteer Week in Johnston County, and encouraging citizens to become involved in theircommunities by volunteering Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion, which carried byunanimous votePROCLAMATION - VOLUNTEER WEEK - APRIL 19-25,1998WHEREAS, all members of a community should work toward the goals set forth at the PresidentsSummit for Americas Future, including providing our nations youth with the resources they need tosucceed in todays world; andWHEREAS, volunteer mentors can positively impact the lives of young people and set them on the rightpath in life; andWHEREAS, the 93 million volunteers working in their communities every day make a real difference inthe lives of their neighbors and local children; andWHEREAS, community service organizations have the power to Connect America and realize the goalof getting more Americans to commit to connect through volunteer service; andWHEREAS, volunteers have the power to fight the pervasive feeling of social disconnection experiencedby 81 of Americans and especially young people; andWHEREAS, Americans are willing and eager to volunteer and make real changes in their communities;andWHEREAS, it is the duty of every citizen and leader to honor those who work not for money but for thespecial feeling they get when they serve a meal or tutor a childNOW, THEREFORE, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim April 19 -25,1998 as Volunteer Week in Johnston County and urge our fellow citizens to make a contribution to theircommunities, no matter how small By volunteering and recognizing those who serve, we can replacedisconnection with understanding and compassionADOPTED, this the 2nd day of March, 1998Resolution Recognizing Volunteers and Volunteer SummitUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner James H Langdon,Jr and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolutionRESOLUTION - RECOGNIZING JOHNSTON COUNTY VOLUNTEERS ANDVOLUNTEER SUMMITWHEREAS, the fundamental purpose of local government is to respond to the needs ofits citizens in a professional and effective manner; and745WHEREAS, public resources to provide comprehensive services are frequently stretchedto capacity, creating challenges in meeting citizens needs and expectationsBE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that, we, the Johnston County Board ofCommissioners do hereby recognize the valuable contributions made by numerous volunteersthroughout Johnston County, and commit to continuing our support for the recruitment, training,placement, and recognition of qualified volunteersBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in conjunction with the observance of the JohnstonCounty Volunteer Summit on April 20th, we express our sincere appreciation and gratitude tothose County citizens and organizations who give unselfishly oftheir time, talents, and resourcesas volunteers and by whose generosity local causes have been assisted and services haveremained responsiveADOPTED, this the 2nd day of March, 19983 Resolution - Heritage DayUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner James H Langdon, Jrand carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolutionRESOLUTION - JOHNSTON COUNTY HERITAGE DAY - MARCH 27, 1998WHEREAS, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners has created the Johnston County HeritageCenter as an agency of county government and has appointed a Heritage Commission to oversee plans foropening the Heritage Center by the end of 1998; andWHEREAS, a Capital Campaign Steering Committee of over 50 Johnston County citizens is workingdiligently to raise the necessary funds for renovating, equipping, and furnishing the historic First CitizensBank Building in downtown Smithfield, where the Heritage Center is to be housed, in order that the uniquestories of Johnston Countys past can be preserved and presented to the public in a meaningful way; andWHEREAS, it is the sincere desire of the Heritage Commission and the Campaign Steering Committeeto have participation and support from the entire county in developing and promoting this, their HeritageCenter; andWHEREAS, special public events to promote the Heritage Center have been planned for Friday, March27tH 1998, to involve students and the general publicNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners doeshereby proclaim March 27th, 1998 as Johnston County Heritage Day and urge all citizens to make thisday an important one in the life of our county by attending special events and otherwise promoting thepreservation of our unique historyADOPTED, this the 2nd day of March, 19984 Transfer of Cable Franchise from Alert to Time Warner - 2nd VoteAt the February 2, 1998 meeting, the Board approved upon first reading a resolution transferringthe Countys Cable franchise from Alert Cable TV of NC to Time Warner EntertainmentAdvanceNewhouse Partnership This is a transfer of the existing franchise with all its stipulations; nota new franchise agreementSecond VoteUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James H Langdon,Jr and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the resolution adopted on first reading at theFebruary 2, 1998 meeting concerning the transfer of cable franchise from Alert Cable TV of NC to TimeWarner Entertainment AdvanceNewhouse, with the understanding that the cable company recognizes theyare voluntarily agreeing to the Countys reserved channels at no costNOTE See Item 5, Resolution of the February 2, 1998 Minutes - Book 20, Page 7195 Home Builders Association - Reauest for Task ForceRon Griggs, president of the Home Builders Association of Johnston County, addressed the Boardon behalf of his organization, the Johnston County Board of Realtors, and four of the local chambers ofcommerce He formally requested the Commissioners establish a task force to evaluate current and futuresources of budgetary needs and to find alternate sources to achieve the reachable goals that will allow ourCounty continuance of prosperity He requested that each of the following organizations be allowed to746place members on the task force the Home Builders Association , the Board of Realtors, and theSmithfield - Selma, Clayton, Benson and Kenly Chambers of CommerceChairman Denning stated the Board would take this request under advisement6 Award of Bids - Animal ShelterThe Board reviewed the following bids received on February 19, 1998 for the construction of thenew animal shelterHinnant Construction Co, Selma, NC 337,295Bradley Construction, Smithfield, NC 384,900M Durwood Stephenson Assoc, Smithfield, NC 399,905Bill McClurg, Architect, recommended award of contract to low bidder, Hinnant ConstructionCompany of Selma Mr McClurg noted the project should be completed within 180 daysUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board awarded a contract to Hinnant Construction Co of Selma at a bidprice of 337,295 for the construction of the new animal shelter7 Budget AmendmentsUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner Thomas M Mooreand carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendmentsA Social ServicesExpenditure Increase - State funds - computer and office equipment and furniture10 61007400 Capital Outlay 25,00000Revenue Increase10 610034123 Social Services Administration 25,00000B Health DepartmentExpenditure Increase- Adult Health -Grant from Breast Cancer Foundation for exams for women10 59200400 Professional fees10,4983710 59201400 Travel3670010 59203200 Office Supplies13463TOTAL11,00000Revenue Increase10 592034155 Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 11,00000Expenditure Increase - Maternal Health - Malpractice insurance refund for nurse practitioner10 59255400 Insurance 78000Revenue Increase10 592534153 Maginnis Associates 78000Expenditure Increase - Adult Health - Grant from CDC to screen women for cardio - vascular disease10 59200400 Professional Fees 17,55300Revenue Increase10 592034155 Division of Comm Health Wise Women Project 17,55300C Public UtilitiesExpenditure Increase - Revenue from collection and disposal of yard waste66 77304500 Contracted Services 16,00000Revenue Increase66 773036158 Yard Waste fees 16,00000747D Tax DepartmentExpenditure Increase - Motor Vehicles Tax - over collection for fire tax55 66506010Archer Lodge Fire District4,0000055 66506011Banner Fire District3,5000055 66506012Beulah Fire District3,0000055 66506017Claytex Fire District6,0000055 66506020Elevation Fire District2,0000055 66506024McLemore Fire District5,0000055 66506028Pine Level Fire District5,0000055 66506033Thanksgiving Fire District2,0000055 66506014Blackmons Crossroads Fire District2,0000055 66506015Boon Hill Fire Department2,5000055 66506016Brogden Fire District3,0000055 66506018Corinth Holder Fire District2,5000055 66506019Meadow Fire District3,0000055 66506022Micro Fire District3,0000055 66506026Oakland Fire District2000055 66506027Oneals Fire District3,0000055 66506029Selma Fire District2,5000055 66506030Shoe Heel Fire District3,0000055 66506031Smithfield Fire District3,0000055 66506034West Johnston Fire District3,5000055 66506035Wilsons Mills Fire District5,0000055 66506050Town of Wilsons Mills5,00000TOTAL71,70000Revenue Increase55 665031201Archer Lodge Fire District4,0000055 665031202Banner Fire District3,5000055 665031203Beulah Fire District3,0000055 665031208Claytex Fire District6,0000055 665031211Elevation Fire District2,0000055 665031215McLemore Fire District5,0000055 665031219Pine Level Fire District5,0000055 665031224Thanksgiving Fire District2,0000055 665031205Blackmons Crossroads Fire District2,0000055 665031206Boon Hill Fire Department2,5000055 665031207Brogden Fire District3,0000055 665031209Corinth Holder Fire District2,5000055 665031210Meadow Fire District3,0000055 665031213Micro Fire District3,0000055 665031217Oakland Fire District2000055 665031218Oneals Fire District3,0000055 665031220Selma Fire District2,5000055 665031221Shoe Heel Fire District3,0000055 66503122Smithfield Fire District3,0000055 665031225West Johnston Fire District3,5000055 665031226Wilsons Mills Fire District5,0000055 665031342Town of Wilsons Mills5,00000TOTAL71,70000Expenditure Increase - Ad Valorem Taxes - Delinquent Discovery of personal property10 45004810 Audit Division - Tax Management Associates 200,00000Revenue Increase10 4600 31101 Ad Valorem Taxes Delinquent 200,00000E EMS BillingExpenditure Increase - Increase to budget for rescue squads based on payments first 8 months10 53553411 Benson Rescue Squad 25,0000010 53553412 Clayton Rescue Squad 85,000000•10 53553413Four Oaks Rescue Squad40,0000010 53553414Kenly Rescue Squad20,0000010 53553415Micro Rescue Squad8,0000010 53553416Princeton Rescue Squad20,0000010 53553417Selma Rescue Squad70,0000010 5355341950210 Rescue Squad35,0000010 51000730TOTAL303,00000Revenue IncreaseDepartmental Supplies5000010 535536120Benson Rescue Squad25,0000010 535536121Clayton Rescue Squad85,0000010 535534122Four Oaks Rescue Squad40,0000010 535536123Kenly Rescue Squad20,0000010 535536124Micro Rescue Squad8,0000010 535536125Princeton Rescue Squad20,0000010 535536126Selma Rescue Squad70,0000010 53553612950210 Rescue Squad35,00000TOTAL303,00000F Sheriffs DepartmentExpenditure Increase- Money received on Sheriffs Dept Auto Accident10 51001700 Vehicles Repair 3,51426Revenue Increase10 460032509 Insurance Recoveries 3,51426G Hopewell PisgahExpenditure Increase - Interest payment on invoices from McKim Creed24 85806376 Interest Paid 3,40000Revenue Increase24 858033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 3,40000H Criminal Justice PartnershipExpenditure Increase - Contract application and travel expense funds10 51354500 Contracted Service6,0000010 51351400 Travel Expense1,00000Revenue Increase2,2970010 513534155 State Grant7,00000I Sheriffs Department - To Budget for four additional deputies in Court RoomsUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendment to budget for fouradditional deputies in the court roomsExpenditure Increase10 51000200Salaries Wages30,0320010 51000501Social Security2,2970010 51000600Health Insurance4,1600010 51000610Life Insurance100010 51000710401K Law Enforcement1,5020010 51000720Separation Allowance1,5020010 51000730Retirement LEO1,3420010 51003300Departmental Supplies5000010 51003600Uniforms9,0000010 51007400Capital Outlay10,40000Expenditure Decrease10 58555700Contingencies31,70000Revenue Increase10 460033990Fund Balance Appropriated29,045007498 Board of Education - Request for1998 -99 Funding for BusesThe Board of Education has requested a commitment of funds for the 1998 -99 budget in the amountof 741,674 for fifteen new school buses and two new activity buses These need to be ordered to assurearrival before the 1998 -99 school year begins The appropriation would be a portion of the annual capitaloutlay budget, not an additional allocationUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board committed funds in the amount of 741,674 from the 1998 -99budget, as part of the annual capital allocation for the Johnston County Board of Education9 Soil Water Conservation - Reauest for New PositionThe Soil Water Conservation District is requesting a new position to work with farmers in theNeuse River Basin in meeting the nutrient reduction goals now required by state regulations The positionwould be funded by State and Federal funds, with only in -kind support from the District and County KenYork, Soil Conservationist, is asking the Countys approval now so he can advertise and hire someoneto begin July 1, 1998Upon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James H Langdon,Jr and carried by unanimous vote, the Board established a new position for the Soil Conservation Officeto begin July 1, 1998, and approved the acceptance of funding from the state and federal governments forthis position, with the understanding the County and District will contribute only in -kind support10 Refund of Revenue StampsAndrew S Martin Law firm filed a deed in the Johnston County Register of Deeds office on October1, 1997, that should have been filed in Wake County Mr Martin is requesting a refund of the ExciseStamps in the amount of 198Upon a motion by Commissioner Thomas M Moore, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creechand carried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the reimbursement of 198 to Andrew S MartinLaw firm for excise taxes paid Johnston County in error11 Request for Local Fund for COPS OfficersSheriff Freddy Narron explained the County has received a three -year federal grant providing 75 of the funding for salaries and benefits for four additional deputies in his department In order to hire theofficers effective April 1, 1998, he requested the Board accept the grant and approve county funds for theone -forth match in salaries and benefits, and for the one -time cost of vehicles and equipment Local fundsfor the remainder of this fiscal year would be 81,958Upon a motion by Commissioner Thomas M Moore, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Woodand carried by unanimous vote, the Board accepted the federal grant for additional law enforcementpersonnel and approved the following budget amendment providing one -fourth of the salary and benefitsfor the remainder of the fiscal year, and the one -time cost of vehicles and equipmentExpenditure Increase10 51000200Salaries Wages22,5240010 51000501Social Security1,7230010 51000600Health Insurance3,1200010 51000610Life Insurance380010 51000710401K Law Enforcement1,1270010 51000720Separation Allowance1,1270010 51000730Retirement LEO9730010 51001650Communication Equipment5500010 51001700Vehicles6000010 51003100Fuels1,2500010 51003600Uniforms8,4200010 51005400Insurance2,6000010 51007400Capital Outlay60,88000TOTAL104,93200750Revenue Increase10 510033990 Fund Balance 81,9580010 510034128 COPS - Federal Grant 22,97400TOTAL 104,9320012 Waffle House - Request for Refund of Sewer Capacity FeeJoe Hoffinan, real estate representative for Waffle House, requested a refund in the amount of16,400 for sewer capacity fees paid the County in January 1997 for a restaurant at I- 4042 The PublicUtilities staff charged the company according to the prevailing fee schedule at the time Waffle Houseapplied for the capacity In May 1997 the Commissioners revised the fee schedule, and Mr Hoffmanstated he feels the County should adjust their fee according to the new policy, especially since thecompany has not yet built the restaurant He suggested that in revising the policy, the County recognizedthe fee was too high, and should be willing to refund those who were unduly penalized by the earlier feeHe stated, in his opinion, it is unfair to charge Waffle House one fee, and other customers another feeCommissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board refund the 16,400 to Waffle House and considerrefunding other customers that paid these fees prior to the revised policyDiscussionChairman Norman C Denning stated he was not opposed to the request, but felt the Board neededto understand more about the situationCommissioner Eleanor N Creech noted this is similar to purchasing an item at regular price, onlyto find it goes on sale the next day She pointed out the fee that was charged was the prevailing rate at thetime the County reserved capacity for Waffle House, and even though the restaurant was not built, theCounty had committed the reserved sewer capacity for them She stressed she wanted everyone treatedfairly and was not opposed to the request, however questioned whether the County could make such arefund for everyoneCommissioner Thomas M Moore noted if the Board refunded Waffle House, everyone else whopaid the capacity fee would probably deserve a refund He also pointed out that when the policy waschanged, it was stated there was no money for reimbursementsCommissioner James W Cash noted that if the fees had increased, Waffle House would no doubtwant to stay with the fee they were chargedCounty Manager, Richard Self, stressed the staff was carrying out the Boards policy at the timeWaffle House was charged for the amount of capacity according to the State formula for allocation andthe fee was based on the fee structure in place when they requested reserved capacityBoard members agreed they would like to think more about this request and make a decision laterin the day Commissioner Cookie Pope withdrew her motion at this time13 Public Hearing - 1030 am - Distribution of HUD Grant Funds - Hurricane Fran ReliefAdvertised The Smithfield Herald - February 13, 20Dewayne West, Emergency Management Director, stated he and representatives from several otherCounty agencies met to discuss how the 15 million HUD Grant funds for Hurricane Fran Relief couldbest be used to do the most good for the most people He reviewed with the Board the following list ofproposed projects the committee felt would provide the best widespread protection for the citizens ofJohnston County in the event of future hurricanes and major flooding events• Emergency shelters electrical improvements modifications 40,000to electrical systems at several schools to facilitate adaption toemergency power generator sets• Household relocation 30,000• Topographic mapping 2ft interval for GLS 155,000• Utilities GIS mapping 30,000• Re -roof two water booster pump station buildings and twoutility buildings at the Selma Equalization and PumpingFacilities• Raise the access road to the Central Wastewater TreatmentPlant above the 100 yr flood level• Provide and install emergency generator set at Clayton No 2Water Booster Station• Remove and replace the damaged 8 force main segmentacross White Oak Creek at NC 42• Southeast Lowgrounds water district supplemental grant• I -95 US 701 Interchange Water and Sewer FacilitiesTotal for all Projects70,00090,000140,00040,000850,00075,0001,520,000751Concerning the topographic mapping, Mr West explained this would be done in the flood proneareas at this time, but hopefully in the future it can be done countywide Currently the Countystopographic maps are at 20 intervals, which is not sufficient for determining precise flood areasEngineer Tim Broome stated the projects are justified under the guidelines of the grant, and wouldmake a significant difference in the event of another major storm He noted the Southeast Lowgroundswater system project would provide a source of potable water for those families whose wells are in dangerfrom periodic flooding The County has applied for a clean water revolving loan to help fund this projectAt present water would be purchased from Wayne County until such time as Johnston County extendsits water mains into that areaMr Broome noted a Mitigation Action Plan has been developed and will be published and left openfor public review for two weeksThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing14 AppointmentsA Johnston County Airport Authority - three positions - four -year termsUpon a motion by Commissioner Thomas M Moore, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Jimmy Massengill, Leonard Woodall, and Norman BGrantham, Jr for four -year terms to expire March 2002B Johnston -Lee Community Action Board - one position, two -year termUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Helen Holt for a two -year term to expire March 2000C Fire Protection District Commissioners - two -year termsUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board made the following reappointments of fire commissioners to servetwo -year terms to expire March 2000Archers Lodge Fire District - Joseph Zimmerman, Kirby Donald Turner, and David T PaceBeulah Fire District - Ralph PopeBoon Hill Fire District - Willard LangstonMeadow Fire District - Samuel N Johnson and Anthony GodwinStricklands Crossroads District - Mark Thornton, Max Johnson, and Raymond MassengillWilsons Mills Fire District - Ben Youngblood, Kenneth Jones, and Clifford UzzleWynn Fire District - Thomas Gerald Lee, Timothy James Purvis, and William Mark AllenUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Thomas M Mooreand carried by unanimous vote, the Board made the following reappointments to the Micro Fire DistrictCommission Johnny Dixon, Kenneth Lane, and Percell Holland752D Local Emergency Planning Committee SARA - seven positions, two -year termsUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board made the following appointments to the Local Emergency PlanningCommittee for two -year terms to expire March 2000 Reappointed M Pershing Braswell, CalvinGenereux and Kenneth York Appointed - Eric LubbsE Youth Task Force - three positions, two -year termsUpon a motion by Commissioner Thomas M Moore, seconded by Commissioner James HLangdon, Jr and carried by unanimous vote, the Board made the following appointments to the YouthTask Force for two -year terms to expire March 2000 Reappointed - James Bagley and Diane KienzleAppointed - Nell BattsF Johnston County Heritage Commission - No applicationsG Clayton Planning Board and Clayton Board of AdjustmentUpon motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner James H Langdon, Jrand carried by unanimous vote, the Board made the following appointments for extra - territorialjurisdiction members of the Clayton Planning Board and the Clayton Board of Adjustment for three -yearterms as recommended by the Clayton Town CouncilClayton Planning Board Allen L Mims, Jr regular member and John David Solomonalternate memberClayton Board of Adjustments Herman Vinson regular member and Douglas BlackleyAlternate memberH Smithfield Board of AdjustmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Thomas M Moore, seconded by Commissioner James HLangdon, Jr and carried by unanimous vote, the Board appointed David Arnn as regular ETJ member,and William Ragsdale III as alternate ETJ member of the Smithfield Board of Adjustment, asrecommended by the Smithfield Town CouncilI Town of Pine LevelAt the recommendation of the Pine Level Commissioners, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved theBoard appoint Yvon Theoret as ETJ alternate member of the Pine Level Planning Board CommissionerEleanor N Creech seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote15 Advertisement for Bids - Solid Waste EquipmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Thomas M Moore, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Woodand carried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the advertisement of a currently budgeted track -typefront loader for the landfill to replace a 1984 Caterpillar that is no longer able to handle the volume ofwork needed16 Water Purchase Agreement - Johnston County and Southwestern Wayne Sanitary DistrictThe County Manager explained that in support of an application for a clean water loan for theproposed Southeast Lowgrounds Water System, the County needs to establish a source of water for theproject He requested the Board approve an agreement with Wayne Countys Southwestern SanitaryDistrict for the purchase of water for the proposed system, with the understanding this agreement wouldbe terminated at such time as Johnston County extends water mains into the areaUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner James H Langdon, Jrand carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved a water purchase contract with Southwestern WayneSanitary District to provide water to the proposed Southeast Lowgrounds Water System75317 Princeton Kenly and Archers Lodge Water District - Preliminary Feasibility ReportsEngineer Tim Broome reported on the preliminary opinion of cost and feasibility for thePrincetonKenly and Archers Lodge Water Districts He stated that since the canvassing has not beencompleted in either district, the studies were based on a projected percentage of participationPrinceton Kenly Water DistrictBased on a projected 70 participation, the number of potential customers would be 1060 and theestimated project cost would be 5,447,000 The average monthly bill, based on 5,000 gallons per monthaverage usage, would be between 2850 and 3050, depending on whether the district is awarded someUSDA Rural Development grant money This district would qualify for a grant, if grant funds areavailable At this time, no upsizing costs for the County is projected, and Mr Broome recommended thebond referendum amount be set at 6,000,000Archers Lodge Water DistrictBased on a projected 75 participation, the number of potential and existing customers would be1,270 The estimated project cost would be 4,982,000, and the average monthly bill, based on 5,000gallons per month usage, would be 3150 This district would not be eligible for USDA RuralDevelopment Grant funds Mr Broome estimated there would be an additional cost of 630,000 toparticipate in the cost of construction of a new elevated tank, and to upsize the line to connect with thewater main serving Corinth Holder School, which would allow the County to provide water to that areainstead of purchasing water from Wake County He recommended the bond referendum be for6,200,00018 Princeton Kenly and Archers Lodge Water Districts - ResolutionsUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to sit as the PrincetonKenly Water DistrictBoard, and the Archers Lodge Water District BoardPrinceton Kenly Water DistrictThe following resolution was introducedWATER PROJECT PRELIMINARY FINDINGS ANDDESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVESWHEREAS, it has been proposed that the PrincetonKenly Water District issue general obligationbonds to provide funds for a water system; andWHEREAS, this Board is in general agreement with the necessity of such bond issue and hastentatively decided to pursue the issuance of general obligation bonds in the maximum aggregate principalamount of 6,000,000 under the Local Government Bond Act the Act to finance, in part, the acquisition,construction, installation and equipping of a water system; andWHEREAS, this Board desires to more accurately described the proposed project and makeappropriate provisions for its pursuit;NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County, acting as the governing bodyof the PrincetonKenly Water District, meeting in regular session on March 2, 1998, does the followingTHE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR JOHNSTON COUNTY, ACTING AS THEGOVERNING BODY OF THE PRINCETON KENLY WATER DISTRICT, MAKES THEFOLLOWING FINDINGS OF FACT1 The project can be adequately described as follows Water facilities to serve the PrincetonKenlyWater District2 The project is necessary and expedient because it will replace inadequate wells and promote thepublic health, and it completes another part of the Countys plan to provide water service to all ofJohnston County3 The amount of bonds is adequate for the proposed purpose because a preliminary engineeringreport prepared for this project has estimated total project costs to be 5,447,0004 Facts supporting the conclusion that debt management policies have been carried out incompliance with the law and reasonable assurances that compliance with the law will henceforth becarried out are as followsa The Local Government Commission has taken no action against the District, nor found theDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 22307 PMCreated3242003 22126 PMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - 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