June 25, 1997 - 7:00 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Recessed)

June 25, 1997The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in recessed regular session Wednesday, June 25,1997, at 700 oclock pm in the Commissioners Room, Johnston County Courthouse Annex, Smithfield,North Carolina, 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 1997 -98 Budget Discussion and AdoptionThe Chairman noted that at the last meeting, Commissioners James H Langdon, Jr and CookiePope indicated, in their opinion, the budget was not tight enough, especially in regard to revenues, andCommissioner Langdon wanted to look again at the figures Based on that request, the Chairman calledupon Commissioner Langdon to present recommendations concerning the budgetCommissioner Langdon stated he and Ms Pope have worked on trying to find ways to balance thebudget without a big tax increase He noted his personal concern has been that education and lawenforcement be funded at the highest level possibleHe stated that at the end of discussion last night, the shortfall in the budget was 4,141,848 Heproposed an additional 175,000 for teachers supplements which would bring the shortfall to 4,316,848He then proposed the projected sales tax revenue be increased by 421,000 and the Register of Deedsrevenue be increased by 100,000 He added the investment income should be increased by 250,000 and3,663,000 of the fund balance be added to the budget, instead of the 750,000 recommended by theCounty Manager This would decrease the shortfall to 632,848 He went on to suggest a savings couldbe realized by decreasing the Countys contingency balance from 200,000 to 10,000, reduce theDepartment of Social Services Administration budget by 274,000, and delete the Staff Attorney andStaff Engineer from the tentatively approved list of new employeesCommissioner Langdon stated these recommendations would allow the County to adopt the budgetwithout a tax increase, and asked other Board members to give them consideration He referenced the lastaudit report and stated, in his opinion, the growth in sales tax and other revenues would justify the higherprojectionsCounty Manager, Richard Self, pointed out several facts concerning Commissioner Langdonsrecommendations Concerning the Sales Tax Revenue projection, he noted he would not feel comfortableincreasing the figure more than 210,000 as he stated at the June 24th meeting Fifty percent of theRegister of Deeds revenue goes back to the State, so the actual increase would be 50,000 instead of100,000 The Investment Income depends on a very changeable economic market and, in his opinion, ahigh projection would be speculation and would be risky for the County to depend upon He stated hewould not recommend using all the fund balance as this money is traditionally needed for unexpectedexpenses such as extending utilities to encourage industry to locate in the County, and other unforeseenprojects andor emergenciesHe also discouraged the reduction of the contingency balance as this money is traditionally used upeach year in monthly budget amendments He explained that when expenses are cut from the Departmentof Social Services budget, you also cut corresponding revenue For example, for every 1 of cuts toexpenses, you lose 63 in state and federal reimbursements He pointed out that funding for the staffattorney and engineer would largely be offset by redesignation of expenditures from contract services tostaffChairman Norman Denning commented on the complexity of the budget He noted the County haschanged dramatically over the past few years, and although he does not wish to raise taxes, the Board hasto do what is right for the citizens He complimented the employees of the County and stated, in hisopinion, the additional employees are needed, including the attorney and engineer, which he feels would575more than pay for their positions by the reduction of related professional costsChairman Denning continued that, in his opinion, the fund balance should remain as recommendedby the County Manager He noted the Local Government Commissioner requires a County to have a fundbalance of 8 of expenditures, and the average County the size of Johnston has between 19 and 24in fund balance Mr Selfs recommendation would be considerably less than the average, and to reduceit to the required minimum would eliminate the Countys ability to respond to opportunities for thebetterment of the citizens He referenced a meeting earlier in the day during which the Board met with apotential industry that could provide a considerable increase in the tax base The County must have a wayto encourage such industry to locate in Johnston County as that is the only way the tax base will increasesufficiently to offset the additional cost of services to the increased populationCommissioner Eleanor N Creech voiced her appreciation for what Commissioner Langdon wastrying to accomplish, however, the County staffs figures do not agree with what he is recommendingCommissioner Langdon responded that he believes the 1996 -97 audit report will prove he is rightaboutthe revenue projections Commissioner Cookie Pope agreed and stated as stewards ofthe taxpayers,she feels the budget can be tightened and some expenses eliminatedChairman Denning stated that due to the complexity of the budget and the differentrecommendations, he was going to ask that each category of the budget be voted on individuallyThe County Manager suggested that if the Board wished to vote on the budget by categories, theycould start with the base budget as presented plus the amendments those expansion items which wereunanimously agreed upon at the previous budget sessions This would represent the 4,141,848 shortfallthat Commissioner Langdon started with in his recommendations Then individual votes could be takento determine what changes need to be madeDiscussion on Revenue ProjectionsThe Board discussed the County Managers recommendations and Commissioners Langdon andPopes recommendations concerning revenue projectionsFollowing discussion, it was the consensus of the majority of the Board that Sales Tax Revenuesshould be increased by 210,000 and investment income by 250,000 A vote on this matter waspostponed until after the expenditures and other categories were consideredMOTIONS BY CATEGORIES FOR ADOPTION OF THE 1997 -98 BUDGETA GENERAL GOVERNMENTIt was determined that the only two items in contention under General Government were theRegister of Deeds revenue and the Legal and Profession budget; therefore the Board agreed to vote on allGeneral Government except those two itemsVOTE on General Government except Register of Deeds and Legal ProfessionalCommissioner Thomas M Moore moved the Board approve the General Government budget aspresented and amended at the previous budget sessions, with the exception of the Register of Deeds andLegal and Professional budgets Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion, which carried byunanimous voteVOTE on Legal Professional Budget and Staff Attorney PositionCommissioner Thomas M Moore moved the Board approve the Staff Attorney position with thecorresponding adjustment to the Legal and Professional budget Commissioner James W Cash secondedthe motion, which carried by the following voteAyes Norman C Denning, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, Eleanor N Creech, Thomas MMoore, Cookie PopeNo James H Langdon, Jr576VOTE on Register of Deeds BudgetCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Register of Deeds budget remain as presented in theproposed budget Commissioner James H Cash seconded the motion, which carried by the following voteAyes Norman C Denning, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, Eleanor N Creech, Thomas MMooreNo James H Langdon, Jr, Cookie PopeB PUBLIC SAFETYUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the Public Safety budget as presented and amended at theprevious budget sessionsC PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTVOTE on Physical Development Budget except Special AppropriationsUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the Physical Development budget, with the exception ofthe Special Appropriations itemVOTE on Professional Engineer PositionCommissioner Thomas M Moore moved the Board approve the professional engineer position withthe outside engineering fees to be adjusted in accordance Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded themotion, which carried by the following voteAyes Norman C Denning, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, Eleanor N Creech, Thomas MMooreNo James H Langdon, Jr, Cookie PopeVOTE on Special AppropriationsCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board approve the Special Appropriations item aspresented and amended at the previous budget sessions Commissioner James W Cash seconded themotion, which carried by the following voteAyes Norman C Denning, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, Eleanor N Creech, Thomas MMooreNo James H Langdon, Jr, Cookie PopeD HUMAN SERVICESVOTE on Human Services with the exception of the Social Services AdministrationUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the Human Services Budget as presented and amendedat the previous budget sessionsVOTE on Social Services AdministrationCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board approve the Social Services Administration budgetas presented and amended at previous budget sessions Commissioner Eleanor N Creech seconded themotion, which carried by the following voteAyes Norman C Denning, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, Eleanor N Creech, Thomas M MooreNo James H Langdon, Jr, Cookie PopeE EDUCATIONCommissioner James W Cash moved the Board approve the Education Budget as presented andamended at the previous budget sessions, which would include the 467,695 addition to the Current577Expense budget for teacher supplements, contingent upon salary increases for classified personnel suchas teacher assistants, cafeteria workers, maintenance personnel and other support personnelCommissioner Thomas M Moore seconded the motion, which carried by the following voteAyes Norman C Denning, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, Eleanor N Creech, Thomas M MooreNo James H Langdon, Jr, Cookie PopeF REMAINING 1997 -98 BUDGETVOTE on Remaining Budget Items Not Voted Upon Individually in The Preceding Votes -With The Exception of Contingencies And Undesignated RevenueUpon a motion by Commissioner Thomas M Moore, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Woodand carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the remaining funds, expenditures and revenues, withthe exception of the Contingency Fund, and Undesignated Revenues FundVOTE on Contingency FundCommissioner Eleanor N Creech moved the Board approve the Contingency Fund of 200,000 aspresented Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion, which carried by the following voteAyes Norman C Denning, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, Eleanor N Creech, Thomas M MooreNo James H Langdon, Jr, Cookie PopeVOTE on Undesignated RevenuesFollowing discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board approve the UndesignatedRevenues with the Unappropriated Fund Balance as presented by the County Manager, increase the SalesTax Revenue by 210,000, and increase the Investment Income by 250,000 Commissioner James WCash seconded the motion, which carried by the following voteAyes Norman C Denning, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, Eleanor N Creech, Thomas M MooreNo James H Langdon, Jr, Cookie PopeG ADDITIONAL MOTIONS RELATIVE TO 1997 -98 BUDGETVOTE on Increase in FeesUpon a motion by Commissioner Thomas M Moore, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Woodand carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following changes in fee schedules effective July1, 1997, with the understanding they will be reviewed on an annual basis? Sedimentation Erosion Control Fee 175 acre? Community Utility System Review for Utilities - 100 utility 25 lot? Commercial Utility Review - 50 acre utility? Plat Review - 50025 lot subdivision or portion thereof not prorated? Building Inspection - Average 4001200 sqft house? Fire Code Inspection Fee - 25 increase? Decrease Portable Toilet Waste Hauler Fees - Less than 1,000 gallons oftank volume - 12;1,000 gallon tank to less than 1,500 gallon tank volume - 32, 1,500 gallon tank to less than2,000 gallon tank volume - 27, 2,000 gallons and less than 3,000 gallons - 32? Environmental Health Fee IncreasesWells New Construction - 50, Reinspection - 25Septic Tanks New Construction - 75, Major Repairs - 25, Reinspection - 25Water Samples Bacteriological, Chemical, Petroleum, Pesticide - 30 each; Relocationmobile home, house, business - 30; Subdivision evaluation 2 lots or more - 150 +25 per lot; Swimming pools - 75; Wading pools, 50? Planning and Zoning Fee IncreasesRezoning Fees Less than 3 acres - 300, 301 to 9 acres - 500, 901 + acres - 1,000 plus10 per acre, PUD - 1,000 plus 10 per acreLanduse Permits Home Occupation LUP - 25, PB Review for Home Occupation LUP -50, Standard Residential LUP - 20, Accessory Building Structure LUP - 5, AccessoryMobile Home Site Visit w plan LUP - 50578Plat Subdivision Review Approval Minor Plat Road Front, Public Road 1 or 2 lots -75, 3 to 7 lots 200 plus 10 lot Minor Plat Road Front, Private Road Planning BoardReview - 100, No Planning Board Review - 75Exempt Subdivision Review Creation of lots Heirs Map - 50, Recombination - 50Commercial Landuse Permits Construction Value over 100,000 -5Major Subdivision 8 or more lots from any 1 tax parcel - 500 plus 15 lot, Master PlanApproval PUD - 800 plus 5 acreNOTE Complete fee schedules are on file in the Clerks OfficeVOTE on Fire Department TaxesUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner James H Langdon, Jrand carried by unanimous vote, the Fire Department Tax rates were approved to be incorporated in thebudget ordinance at the same rates as last year, with the exception of the following requested changesBanner - decrease by 01 to 05Beulah - increase by 01 to 05Claytex - decrease by 01 to 03Oakland Fire District - increase by 01 to 06 Oakland requested 2 cent increase but Countydoes not recognize 2 cent tax incrementsVOTE on Unused Vacation - Roll over to Sick LeaveUpon a motion by Commissioner Thomas M Moore, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creechand carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the roll -over of unused vacation leave at the end ofeach year to the employees sick leave Maximum recognized accumulation of vacation remains at theamount earned in two 2 yearsVOTE on Personnel Pay PlanUpon a motion by Commissioner Thomas M Moore, seconded by Commissioner James W Cashand carried by unanimous vote, the Board agreed to proceed with the Pay Plan Study as presented by theMAPS GroupBASED ON THE PRECEDING MOTIONS, THE BOARD ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING1997 -98 BUDGET ORDINANCE AND SET THE TAX RATE AT 84BUDGET ORDINANCE FY 1997 - 1998JOHNSTON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINABE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County, North CarolinaSECTION L BUDGET ADOPTION There is hereby adopted the following Operating Budget for the Countyof Johnston for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998; the same being adopted by fundand activity within each fund as listedGENERAL FUNDEXPENDITURESGENERAL GOVERNMENT 8,069,428PUBLIC SAFETY 8,622,365PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT 12,365,574HUMAN SERVICES 21,072,917EDUCATION 19,141,821TOTAL 69,272,105REVENUESCURRENT YEAR AD VALOREM TAX 36,174,231OTHER TAX REVENUES 13,781,320REIMBURSEMENT FROM STATE FEDERAL 13,070,623LICENSE, FEES, ETC 4,572,900OTHER REVENUES 923,031FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 750,000TOTAL 69,272,105579TOURISM AUTHORITYEXPENDITURES 391,665REVENUES3 OCCUPANCY TAX 321,000INTEREST INCOME 8,000MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 2,000FUND BALANCE 60,665TOTAL 391,665SCHOOL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTIONEXPENDITURESGENERAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 1,000,000CLEVELAND SCHOOL COP 611,248CLAYTON ELEM SCHOOL COP 1,229,200CONSTRUCTION RENOVATION 2,400,000BOND PRINCIPAL 400,000BOND INTEREST 967,000TOTAL 6,607,448REVENUESFIRST 12 SALES TAX 30 1,120,000SECOND 12 SALES TAX 60 2,226,000INTEREST 300,000GENERAL FUND PROPERTY TAX 2,961,448TOTAL 6,607,448REVALUATION FUNDEXPENDITURERESERVE FOR REVALUATION 100,000REVENUESTRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 100,000HERITAGE COMMISSION FUNDEXPENDITURESOPERATING EXPENSE 121,190REVENUESTRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 106,609LASSITER ENDOWMENT 1,500BATTEN FUND 2,000BOOK SOUVENIR SALES 4,500DONATIONS 5,000FINES AND FEES 1,500TOTAL 121,109DEBT SERVICE FUNDEXPENDITURESSCHOOL PRINCIPAL 1,250,000SCHOOL INTEREST 158,700PRINCIPAL - 28 MILLION - COPS 2,000,000INTEREST - 28 MILLION - COPS 1,279,695SCHOOL FEES 1,000ASCS BUILDING 89,385WATER PLANT LOAN - FCB 402,269WATER PLANT LOAN - CLEAN WATER 599150NORWOOD WORLEY PROPERTY 1,935TOTAL 5,782,134REVENUESTRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 5,782,134MENTAL HEALTH FUNDEXPENDITURESOPERATION OF CENTER 8,911,652REVENUESFEDERAL GOVERNMENT 373,438STATE GOVERNMENT 3,211,487TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 1,211,525ABC - FIVE CENT PER BOTTLE TAX 20,725•ABC PROFITS 4,000FEES AND CHARGES 3,004,460INTEREST INCOME 100,000FUND BALANCE 986,017TOTAL 8,911,652COMMUNICATION FUNDEXPENDITURESOPERATION OF CENTER 379,528E -911 OPERATIONS 857,461TOTAL 1,236,989REVENUESKENLY 1,619FOUR OAKS 1,448PINE LEVEL 1,268PRINCETON 11237MICRO 434JOHNSTON COUNTY FIRE ASSOCIATION 24,000JOHNSTON COUNTY RESCUE ASSOCIATION 46,000TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 303,522ENHANCED 9 -1 -1 489,345FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATED 368,116TOTAL 1,236,989OTHER COLLECTIONSEXPENDITURESSPECIAL DISTRICT TAX 1,320,500MOTOR VEHICLE TAX 4,513,153MOCCASIN CREEK DISTRICT TAX 25,000TOTAL 5,858,653REVENUESSPECIAL DISTRICT TAX 1,320,500MOTOR VEHICLE TAX 4,513,153MOCCASIN CREEK DISTRICT TAX 25,000TOTAL 5,858,653AIRPORT AUTHORITY FUNDEXPENDITURESOPERATIONS 601,566CAPITAL COST 1,848,544TOTAL 2,450,110REVENUESFEDERAL GRANTS 1,212,800STATE GRANTS 346,000TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 346,000FEES AND SERVICES 313,700LOAN - HANGAR CONSTRUCTION 231,610TOTAL 2,450,110HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT PROGRAM FUNDEXPENDITURESPROGRAM COST 1,995,420REVENUESFEDERAL GOVERNMENT HUD 1,995,420CONTINGENCY FUNDEXPENDITURESRESERVE FOR FUTURE AMENDMENTS 200,000REVENUESTRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 200,000JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FUNDEXPENDITURESPROGRAM COST 335,751REVENUESFEDERAL GOVERNMENT 335,751581HOPEWELL - PISGAH SERVICE DISTRICTEXPENDITURESPROGRAM COST 216,098REVENUES 218,923RETAIL SALES 171,098TAP FEES 30,000METER FEES 15,000TOTAL 216,098PUBLIC UTILITIESEXPENDITURESADMINISTRATION 218,923SOLID WASTE 7,335,421WATER 1,868,725WASTE WATER 1,777,136TOTAL 11,200,205REVENUESADMINISTRATION 218,923SOLID WASTE FEES 3,135,000SOLID WASTE FUND BALANCE 3,813,050TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 387,371WATER FEES 1,868,725WASTE WATER FEES 1,777,136TOTAL 11,200,205SECTION H There is hereby levied a Tax Rate of eighty 84 cents per one hundred dollars valuation ofproperty listed for taxes as of January 1, 1997 This rate shall be levied entirely in the General Fund The TaxRate is based on an estimated total valuation of property for the purposes of taxation of 4,440,103,177 and anestimated collection rate of 9699 SECTION III Schedule B Licenses shall be levied in accordance with the North Carolina Revenue ActSECTION IV Inspection Fees, Fire Code Fees, and Environmental Sanitarian Fees are amended as per schedulein the Clerks Office Planning and Zoning Fees and Public Utility Fees are adopted as recommended and are onfile in the Clerks Office GIS fees are approved to recognize cost and may be amended as neededSECTION V Landfill Tipping Fees shall be levied at a rate of 36 per ton for solid waste generated in JohnstonCounty The minimum fee for any vehicle shall be 3 A rate of four times the inside rate shall be levied for allsolid waste generated outside of Johnston County A Solid Waste Enforcement Officer is designated within theSheriffs Department to enforce Solid Waste Laws, Rules and Regulations in Johnston County to ensurecompliance with `Senate Bill III SECTION VI A fee of 52 per household shall be levied to all citizens in the county using the mannedcompaction sites and the landfill The fee shall be prorated in the manner authorized by the Board A rate of 156per small commercial operation to all businesses using the compaction site, this rate includes a maximum of three3 ninety gallon containers per week A vehicle identification sticker must be purchased prior to use of the sitesin the CountySECTION VII Salaries The following shall govern salary and wage compensation for Fiscal Year 1997 -1998A Pay PlanThere is hereby adopted a pay plan which includes an across the board cost of living adjustmentin the amount of approximately 42 from the FY 96 -97 Pay Plan and is applicable to allCounty employees The pay plan shall have a range of 16 steps with each step divided into twoequal partsB Salary AdjustmentsEach employees salary shall be examined and adjusted to ensure that the pay grade reflects theyears of service, proficiency and quality of work Each classification is to be continuouslyreviewed and adjustments instituted by the County Manager to make the plan fair for all classesof employeesSECTION VIII The Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund as containedherein under the following conditions as specified in North Carolina General Statute 159A The Budget Officer may transfer amounts between objects of expenditure within departmentslisted in this Ordinance without a reportB The Budget Officer may transfer amounts up to 5,000 between departments of the same fundand reported as part of the monthly financial statements582C The Budget Officer may not transfer amounts between funds nor from the Contingency Fundwithout prior Board ActionSECTION IX Restricted Revenues The Finance Officer is hereby directed to fund appropriations which havespecified revenues prior to funding with General Fund monies This is to include but not limited to Fines andForfeitures, ABC profits, Sales Tax, State and Federal Grants, and Forestry Revenues That a non -profitcorporation be continued to issue obligations to finance the purchase andor construction of fixed assets toincluded but not limited to utility lines and buildingsSECTION X School Capital Outlay Fund is hereby continued and is to be funded through sales tax, interestincome and property tax School Debt Service is to be paid from this fund for certificates of participation andbonded debt, fees and interestSECTION XL Encumbrances All outstanding encumbrances from Prior Fiscal Years are to be carried forwardto Fiscal Year 1997 - 1998 All Project Ordinance appropriations are continued Operating and Capital Fundsfor Johnston County Community College not expended at the end of the fiscal year shall be placed by JCCC intheir Special Capital Outlay Account and used as match for State funds Over collections and under expendituresin the Health Department budgets are designated to the Health Department Construction Reserve accountSECTION XIL The County petitions to rejoin Triangle J Council of GovernmentsSECTION XIII Budget Control The Board of Commissioners in approving the Budget, have utilized to thefullest extent possible its revenue sources Over collections of revenue or unanticipated revenue sources cannotbe expected to materialize during the year It is therefore, of utmost importance, and the County Manager ishereby directed, to initiate steps to insure that the budget as fixed herein is complied with The County Manageris further directed where it appears that costs may possibly exceed budget appropriations, to first take steps tocontain costs by any necessary methods including reductions in services, prior to requesting budget amendmentaction by the Board of CommissionersSECTION XIV The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Johnston County Tax Administrator tocollect taxes for the Towns of Clayton, Smithfield, Four Oaks, Pine Level, Micro, Princeton, Whitley HeightsSanitary District, Moccasin Creek District and Smithfield Downtown Development District in compliance withthe contracts adopted by the various governing boards A charge of two percent 2 of all taxes collected forthe governmental units will be payable to Johnston County for said billing and collection servicesSECTION XV Intra governmental Service Financial Plan is approved as followsEXPENSESTELEPHONE OPERATIONS 485,141HOUSEKEEPING OPERATIONS 416,867MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM 391,600EMERGENCY SERVICE COMPUTERIZATION 120,000TOTAL 1,413,608REVENUESFEES 1,293,608TRANSFER FROM GENERAL FUND 120,000TOTAL 1,413,608SECTION XVL The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Tax Administrator to bill and collect taxesfor the Whitley Heights Sanitary District and for the Fire Departments listed below and to charge a uniform feeof two percent 2 of all taxes collected on their behalfArcher Lodge Fire District 8 centsBanner Fire District 5 centsBentonville Fire District 7 centsBeulah Kenly Fire District 5 centsBoon Hill Princeton Fire District 5 centsBlackmons Crossroads Fire District 6 centsBrogden Fire District 7 centsClaytex3centsCorinth Holder Fire District 8 centsElevation Fire District 8 centsMcLemore- Cleveland Fire District 5 centsMeadow Fire District 6 centsMicro Fire District 8 centsNahunta Fire District 6 centsNewton Grove Fire District 4 centsOakland Fire District 6 centsONeals- Antioch Fire District 8 cents583PI -LE 6centsSelma 8centsShoeheel 8centsSmithfield 8centsStrickland Crossroads Fire District 6 centsThanksgiving 6centsWest Johnston Fire District 7 centsWilsons Mills Fire District 6 centsWynn Four Oaks Fire District 6 cents50 -210 Fire District 5 centsThe above amounts are per one hundred dollar valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 1997, locatedwithin these Special Fire DistrictsThe Board of Commissioners hereby appropriates to the Special Fire Districts, sums collected for the use by theSpecial Fire Districts in such manner and for such expenditures as is permitted by law from the proceeds of thetax levyThe ORDINANCE being duly passed and adopted this 25th day of June, 1997JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSNorman C Denning, ChairmanJoyce H Ennis, Clerk to the Board2 I -4042 Associates Sewer LineThe County Manager explained the Countys debt on the I -4042 sewer line is now 565,835 Heasked the Board what there wishes were concerning paying off the debt in its entiretyUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Thomas M Mooreand carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following current year budget amendment, todischarge the debt on the I -4042 Sewer LineExpenditure Increase10 58550921Transfer to Debt Service565,835Revenue Increase10 4631100Ad Valorem Tax Current565,835Expenditure Increase30 91000996I -4042 Associates565,835Revenue Increase30 910032507Transfer from General Fund565,8353 Budget Amendment ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner James H Langdon,Jr and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following current year budget amendment forthe Public Utilities Department to budget revenue from tire tax for scrap tire disposalExpenditure Increase66 77204500 Contracted Services 9,85000Revenue Increase66 772036166 One Percent Tire Tax 9,850004 Closing CommentsChairman Denning pointed out that no member of the Board wanted to increase the tax rate,however the tax dollar is currently the only way the County has to pay for its necessary expenses Hestressed the need for some other sources of revenue to help offset the fast growth in the County, and notedif we do not get help through the General Assembly, next year the County will face the same budgetproblems•Commissioner Cash agreed and stated the County is growing faster than we can affordCommissioner Wood commented that the new employees approved this year were needed, in hisopinion, to provide the required services for our growing population He stressed that the growth iscreating a burden without additional revenuesCommissioner Moore agreed with Commissioners Denning, Cash and Wood, and noted the Countyis the second fastest growing county in the State He stated the County has no option but to get ahead ofthe growth and try to manage itCommissioner Pope stated, in her opinion, the County will see economic growth, and the Board cantighten up on the departments She noted it is the Boards responsibility to make sure the citizens havequality education and safety, and that the citizens are served to the best of the Boards abilityCommissioner Creech stated that the budget and the increase in the tax rate has not been easy, butthis is the Boards responsibility, and something they must face She thanked the employees and othersin attendance for their support, and voiced her appreciation for the employees and the work they doCommissioner Langdon remarked that working on the budget has been both challenging andfrustrating He noted he had only a few problems with the process, and feels the overall budget is goodHe only differs in the way it is funded He stressed that the growth the County is experiencing is goodgrowth He stated he would be looking at the figures on a regular basis and would bring his findings tothe Board, and through them to the public He thanked the rest of the Commissioners for their goodfriendship and stated he appreciated their tolerance and help as this was his first budget He noted theproblems Johnston County is experiencing are statewide, and we need the States supportSheriff Freddy Narron spoke on behalf of the County Employees thanking the Board for theadditional staff, the salary increase, and the agreement to roll over unused vacation to sick leave Henoted that the number of employees is very important, but the quality of employees is equally importantHe commented that the staff appreciates the difficult time the Board had in adopting this budgetThere being no further comments, Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board adjournCommissioner James H Langdon, Jr seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteNorman C Denning, ChairmanJoyce K Ennis, ClerkDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 15907 PMCreated3272003 121232 PMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRecessedMinutes - Date6251997Book20