November 4, 1996 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

November 4, 1996The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, November 4, 1996,at 10 oclock am in the Commissioners Room, Johnston County Courthouse Annex, Smithfield, NorthCarolina, with the following membersPresent Norman C Denning, Chairman, Dr John M Booker, Vice Chairman, James W Cash,Jerry F Wood, DDS, Cecil M Massengill, Eleanor N Creech and Cookie PopeAbsent NoneAlso Present Richard B Self, County Manager, and Joyce Ennis, Clerk to the BoardThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted1 MinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the September 3, 9, 1996 andOctober 1, 1996 board meetings There being no corrections, the Chairman declaredthe minutes approvedas presented2 Authorization Removal of Storm Debris from CreeksKenneth York, District Conservationist, informed the Board the Federal Government has a grantprogram to remove trees and debris from creeks and waterways The Grant requires a 25 local match,which the State Division of Emergency Management has agreed to pay due to the damage caused byHurricane Fran He stated that 28 sites across the County have been identified as having considerabledebris, however, only 3 county waterways fit the highest category for immediate attention under the grantfunds Moccasin Creek, a small creek that runs parallel to Hwy 222 in the Kenly area, and Little Creek,which is located both in the County and in the Town of Clayton The Little Creek project would be a jointeffort on the part of both the County and Clayton A fourth creek in Four Oaks is eligible, however it iscompletely within Four Oaks jurisdiction and will be handled by their town councilHe requested the Board approve applications for grants on these projects and authorize theChairman andor County Manager to sign the necessary documents He also asked the Board to appointRichard B Self as liaison between the County and the Natural Resources Conservation Service on theseprojectsChairman Denning stated he was pleased to hear that these creeks would get some attention;however, he noted other waterways in the County need attention also Mr York responded that he woulddo everything possible to get as many projects funded as possibleFollowing further discussion, Commissioner Jerry Wood moved the Board approve applications forfederal grants to clean debris from Johnston Countys creeks and waterways and authorize the Chairmanandor County Manager to sign all the necessary documents Commissioner Wood further moved theBoard appoint Richard B Self, County Manager, as liaison between the County and the USDA NaturalResources Conservation Service for these projects Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion,which carried by unanimous vote3 Veterans Proclamation ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamation and presented a signed copyto Retired Army Colonel John Reeder, Past President of the Johnston County Veterans CouncilVETERANS DAY - 1996WHEREAS, for decades America has paused on the 11th of November, the anniversary of thearmistice that concluded World War I, to remember and to honor our veterans of military service in proudand grateful recognition of the hardships and sacrifices by the millions of men and women who havedefended our land in war and in peace; and417WHEREAS, the freedoms we enjoy have been purchased and maintained at a high price, asAmericans have been willing, throughout our history, to fight and die to preserve their individual rightsas guaranteed in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights; andWHEREAS, Americans owe a great debt to all those who have served in defense of this nationthroughout the generations; for their sacrifices, often resulting in permanent injury or death, which havepreserved our unique form of government dedicated to human right and respect for the individual, andpreserved our freedoms and promise of liberty as an example for oppressed persons of the world; andWHEREAS, in honor of these dedicated men and women, we pledge our continued defense of ournation so that their sacrifice will stand before all the world as a tribute to the spirit and determination ofa people dedicated to the principle of freedom and democracyNOW, THEREFORE, the Johnston County Board of Commissioner does hereby proclaimNovember 11, 1996, as Veterans Day in Johnston County, and urge our citizens to commend itsobservanceProclaimed this the 4th day of November, 19964 Public Hearing 1015 am - Rezoning CasesAdvertised October 22, 29, 1996 - The Smithfield HeraldCertified letters were mailed to adjoining property on October 23, 1996 and noticeswere hosted at the locations on October 23 1996The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to speak on the followingrezoning cases Those persons wishing to give testimony on Case 187 were sworn in by the ClerkCase 187 Petition to rezone approximately 421 acre parcel on SR 2141 in Pine Level Townshipfrom ARR -40 to ARR -40 Special Use District Owners James and Leta EdwardsCal Genereux, Planning Director, displayed a map of the property and explained the acreage hasbeen amended to 55 acres to include only the area required to erect the proposed BellSouth tower andnecessary fall zone He noted the property is located between Pine Level and Princeton close to Highway70Walter Ehrhardt, who lives in the vicinity, presented a petition with 18 signatures opposing therezoning Mr Ehrhardt stated this is a residential area and in his opinion, does not need a tower He voicedconcern that the structure would be unsightly and would decrease the value of property in the areaGray Styers and Kelly Davenport, both of BellSouth, provided information about the proposedtower and the new type of combination home cellular telephone service they hope to provide for JohnstonCounty Mr Styers stated the tower would be positioned away from the road and would back up to awood line to be as inconspicuous as possible The lattice tower would be self - supporting with no guidewires and would cause no interception or interference with any other device such as television, radio,garage doors, etcIn response to a question from Commissioner John M Booker concerning the number of towersproposed for Johnston County, Ms Davenport explained that six or seven sites are planned at this timeShe noted that BellSouth would use other facilities and would participate in co- locations where possibleIn this area of the County, however, no existing structures would be adequateCommissioner Cecil M Massengill commented on the difficulty that 911 Communications hasexperienced when they are unable to determine where a cellular call originates He asked if BellSouth hadany plans to work with Communication software to distinguish such callsMr Styers responded that digital technology is in the planning stage that would determine fromwhich tower and sector of that tower a call is comingCase 188 Petition to rezone approximately 56 acres at intersection of US 301 and SR 1345 inSmithfield Township from ARR -40 to Office Institutional Owners Bailey and AnnSwertfeger•Mr Genereux pointed out the two parcels on a map and indicated the surrounding zoning He notedthe property is located behind Holt Lake BBQ Restaurant One parcel is the site of a potential newindustry, and the other is Mr Swertfegers existing, non - conforming business, which was grand- fatheredin when zoning went into affect Mr Swertfeger wishes to bring this into conformity in order to expandDennis Blackmon spoke on behalf of Mr Swertfeger and stated the area is non - residential andcompatible with Industrial I developmentCase 189 Petition to rezone approximately 822 acres on SR 2360 in Boon Hill Township fromARR -40 to R -30 Owner Wade Eason Applicant Lesco Rentals Ricky LeeLindquistMr Genereux pointed out the property on a map and indicated the surrounding zoning He explainedthe developer plans to construct a community water system, which would meet all state and countystandardsCase 190 Petition to rezone approximately 16192 acres on NC 50 Westin Cleveland Townshipfrom ARR -40 to R -30 Owner J Harold Tharrington Applicant Jerry DaltonMr Genereux indicated the property on a map and noted it is located on NC 50 across from theintersection of Cornwallis Road in the proposed Cleveland Water District Mr Tharrington has indicatedhe plans to connect to county water, however, the water district is several years from completion, and thenearest existing water line is approximately 2 2 miles from the siteIn response to a comment from Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, Mr Genereux explained thatif approved, Mr Tharrington could put in a community water system instead of public waterCase 191 Petition to rezone approximately 1456 acres on SR 1010 in Cleveland Township fromR -30 to Planned Unit Development Applicants John R Aman, General Partner -Broadmoor AssociatesMr Genereux pointed out the area on a map and noted this property is located behind and adjacentto Mr Amans existing subdivision, Broadmoor He noted the PUD designation would allow four unitsper acre and would include residential units, recreational area and commercial usesDennis Blackman, surveyor representing Mr Aman, stated that a portion of this property is notsuitable for a septic system, and the PUD zoning would allow for more flexible usage Natural streamson the property would be preserved for recreational purposesThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing5 Decisions on Rezoning CasesCase 187 Petition to rezone approximately 421 acre parcel on SR 2141 in Pine Level Townshipfrom ARR -40 to ARR -40 Special use District Owners James and Leta EdwardsCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board table CASE 187 for 30 days in order to giveBellSouth time to work with the Countys Communications Department on a means for betteridentification of 911 calls from their telephones Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion, whichcarried by unanimous voteCase 188 Petition to rezone approximately 56 acres at intersection of US 301 and SR 1345 inSmithfield Township from ARR -40 to Office Institutional Owners Bailey and AnnSwertfegerUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Woodand carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning CASE 4188 for Bailey and Ann Swertfegerof 56 acres in Smithfield Township from ARR -40 to Office InstitutionalCase 189 Petition to rezone approximately 822 acres on SR 2360 in Boon Hill Township fromARR -40 to R -30 Owner Wade Eason Applicant Lesco Rentals Ricky LeeLindquist419Upon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor NCreech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning CASE 4189 for Lesco Rentals of822 acres in Boon Hill Township from ARR -40 to R -30Case 190 Petition to rezone approximately 16192 acres on NC 50 Westin Cleveland Townshipfrom ARR -40 to R -30 Owner J Harold Tharrington Applicant Jerry DaltonCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board postpone a decision on CASE 4190 for thirtydays in order to obtain further information about Mr Tharringtons intentions concerning connection topublic water Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteCase 191 Petition to rezone approximately 1456 acres on SR 1010 in Cleveland Township fromR -30 to Planned Unit Development Applicants John R Aman, General Partner -Broadmoor AssociatesUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning CASE 4191 for John Aman of 1456 acres onSR 1010 in Cleveland Township from R -30 to Planned Unit Development6 Public Hearing Special Use PetitionAdvertised October 22, 29, 1996 - The Smithfield HeraldCertified letters were mailed to adjoining property on October 23, 1996 and noticeswere hosted at the locations on October 23 1996The Chairman opened the public hearingCase 187 Petition for special use permit for 275 foot self - supporting lattice tower on SR 2141inPine Level Township Owners James and Leta EdwardsAs rezoning of CASE 187 was postponed for thirty days, Commissioner Cecil M Massengill movedthe Board continue this hearing until a decision is made on the rezoning request Commissioner John MBooker seconded the motion, which was carried by unanimous voteThe Chairman closed the public hearing7 Department of Transportation - Addition to SystemThe Board reviewed petitions presented by the North Carolina Department of Transportationrequesting the following roads be added to the State Secondary System for maintenanceKentuc Drive, Preakness Drive, Triple Crown Circle in Horsemans Run Subdivision, WildersTownship; Deerfield Trail, Buckhorn Lane and Whitetail Lane in Deerfield Subdivision, Phase I, II, III,Section II, Wilders TownshipFollowing review, Commissioner James W Cash moved the Board concur with the NC Departmentof Transportations request to add the roads listed above to the State Maintained System CommissionerEleanor N Creech seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote8 Public Hearing 1130 - Industrial Revenue Bonds Mebane Packaging - ResolutionAt 1100 AM, Chairman Norman C Denning announced that the Board of Commissioners for theCounty of Johnston the Board opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to be heardon the proposed restructuring by The Johnston County Industrial Facilities and Pollution ControlFinancing Authority the Authority of its 8,500,000 Johnston County Industrial Facilities andPollution Control Financing Authority Industrial Development Revenue Bonds Mebane PackagingCorporation Project Series 1992 the Bonds , at the request of MPC Packaging Corporation formerlyknown as Mebane Packaging Corporation, to a extend the maturity date for the Bonds until December1, 2005 and b change the schedule of principal amortization for the BondsIt was stated that the Board has reviewed an affidavit of publication of this hearing and a resolutionadopted by the Authority expressing its intention to so restructure the Bonds420Michael de Sherbinin, Economic Development Director, informed the Board that Mebane PackagingCorporation wishes to restructure their Industrial Development Revenue Bonds to extend the maturity datefrom June 1, 2003 until December 1, 2005There being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearingThereupon, Commissioner Cecil M Massengill introduced the following resolution, a copy ofwhichhad been distributed to each Commissioner and the title of which appeared on the agendaRESOLUTION APPROVING IN PRINCIPLE THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE 8,500,000JOHNSTON COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROLFINANCING AUTHORITY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDSMEBANE PACKAGING CORPORATION PROJECT SERIES 1992BE IT RESOLVED by the Board as followsSection 1 The proposed restructuring of the 8,500,000 Johnston County Industrial Facilities andPollution Control Financing Authority Industrial Development Revenue Bonds Mebane PackagingCorporation Project Series 1992 the Bonds to a extend the maturity date for the Bonds untilDecember 1, 2005 and b change the schedule of principal amortization for the Bonds is hereby approvedin principleSection 2 This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passageCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved passage of the foregoing resolution CommissionerCookie Pope seconded the motion, and the resolution was passed by the following voteAyes Commissioners Norman C Denning, John M Booker, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood,Eleanor N Creech, Cecil M Massengill and Cookie PopeNoes NoneAbstaining None9 HAPP - Request for Approval of Administrative Program ChangesAnne Eason, Director of HAPP, explained that HUD requires local agencies to update theirAdministrative Plan in accordance with federal changes in the Section 8 program These changes, alongwith local decisions concerning the administration of the program must be approved by the CountyCommissionersMs Eason reviewed the following revisions 1 a provision including alcohol abuse to the existingdrug addendum which tenants must sign; 2 establishment of a payment standards for the voucherprogram currently the County is using 80 of fair market rent and would like approval to continue thismethod; and 3 approval to change back to a policy requiring that tenants report a change in income whena change occurs, instead of the current method of reporting changes only once a year at annual reviewUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the revisions for the HAPP Administrative Program asrequested10 Public Hearing 1130 - Benson Planning BoardAdvertised Four Oaks, Benson News Review October 16, 23, 1996The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Boardconcerning applications for appointment as extraterritorial jurisdiction members of the Benson PlanningBoardCounty Manager, Richard Self, stated that applications have been received from Larry WMassengill and Jackie E McLambThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing42111 Appointments to Benson Planning BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner John M Bookerand carried by unanimous vote, the Board appointed Larry W Massengill and Jackie E McLamb as ETJmembers of the Benson Planning Board for three year terms to expire November, 199912 Department of Transportation - Thoroughfare PlanWes Stafford from NC Department of Transportation met with the Board to discuss the possibilityof initiating a thoroughfare plan for Johnston County Mr Stafford explained that thoroughfare planningis a process whereby DOT and local officials look at traffic patterns, environmental concerns and potentialgrowth in a county, or other identified area, to determine and plan for future needs He noted this is nota promise to build roads, however, careful planning and study can be very beneficial and cost saving ThePlan would identify in advance the areas where there will be need, and would subsequently affect planningand zoning for those areas identified with potential traffic problemsMr Stafford explained the first step would be to meet with the planning staff, Planning Board, andlocal officials to determine background and general information about the County An engineer would beassigned to ride the County and collect field data The engineer would look at past, current and projectedpopulation figures, study land use pattern and roadway and bridge conditions He would collect trafficdata such as peak hours and accident information, with particular attention to the current condition ofroads and whether these roads would be able to carry additional traffic All data would be analyzedresulting in recommendations, which would be brought back to the County Public meetings would bescheduled to get input from the citizens and a final plan would be presented to the Board and DOT forapproval The final document would then be sent to the Department of Transportations TIP Committeefor consideration in the transportation program for Johnston CountyFollowing discussion, Commissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board authorize the NCDepartment of Transportation to proceed with a Thoroughfare Plan for Johnston County, and appoint CalGenereux, Planning Director, as the contact person to represent the County Commissioner Cookie Popeseconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote13 Water Purchase Contracts with Water DistrictsUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the Chairman and County Manager to negotiateagreements with Clayton, Cleveland and Wilsons Mills Water Districts to buy water from the County14 Cleveland Water District - Certificate of Canvass - Resolution - Referendum ResultsUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to sit as the Cleveland Water DistrictBoardCertificate of CanvassThe Johnston County Board of Elections certified to the Board of Commissioners of JohnstonCounty the Board, acting as the governing body of the Cleveland Water District the District that theresult of the bond referendum held in the District on October 1, 1996, with respect to the proposed4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds of the Cleveland Water District the District was 86 votes Forapproval of the Bond Order and 36 votes Against approval of the Bond Order, and delivered a copy ofthe Certificate of Canvass to the BoardCommissioner Cookie Pope then introduced the following resolution the title of which was readRESOLUTION CERTIFYING AND DECLARING RESULTS OF 1996 REFERENDUM ONCLEVELAND WATER DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND PROVIDINGFOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICES THEREOFWHEREAS The Board of Commissioners of Johnston County acting as the governing body of theCleveland Water District desires to certify and declare the results ofthe referendum held October 1, 1996;NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners for Johnston County, acting as the governingbody of the Cleveland Water District, meeting in regular session at Smithfield, North Carolina, onNovember 4, 1996, does the following422BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR JOHNSTON COUNTY,ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CLEVELAND WATER DISTRICT1 The Board hereby certifies and declares the result of the referendum held on October 1, 1996,with respect to the proposed 4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds of the District, to be 86 votes Forapproval of the Bond Order and 36 votes Against approval of the Bond Order2 The affirmative votes of a majority of those voting having been received, the Board herebycertifies and declares that the Bond Order entitled BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCEOF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CLEVELAND WATER DISTRICT IN THEMAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 4,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OFFINANCING, IN PART, THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A WATERSYSTEM IN THE DISTRICT , is now in effect3 The Clerk to this Board shall cause the statement attached as Exhibit A to be published in TheSmithfield Herald and filed in the Clerks Office4 This resolution shall take effect immediatelyCommissioner Cookie Pope moved the passage of the foregoing resolution, Commissioner John MBooker seconded the motion and the resolution was passed by the following voteAyes Norman C Denning, John M Booker, Jerry FWood, James W Cash, Cecil M Massengill,Eleanor N Creech and Cookie PopeNays NoneNot Voting NoneREGULAR SESSION RESUMEDUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creechand carried by unanimous vote, the Cleveland Water District Board adjourned and regular session wasresumed15 Genesis Cable - Request for Consent of Transfer PostponedCounty Manager, Richard Self, informed the Board that the County has not received all thenecessary information on this proposal He asked the Board to postpone this item until next monthsmeeting16 Tax Exempt Loan - Thanksgiving Fire DepartmentCounty Manager, Richard Self, explained that Thanksgiving Fire Department inadvertently had notmet all public notice requirements prior to the Boards September 3, 1996 resolution approving a taxexempt loan Thanksgiving VFD has requested the Board readopt the resolution now that all requirementshave been metUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker, andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolution approving a tax exempt loan forthe Thanksgiving Fire DepartmentAPPROVAL OF TAX - EXEMPT LOAN TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners ofJohnston County, North Carolina, does hereby approve a tax - exempt loan to the Thanksgiving FireDepartment, Inc of Selma, North Carolina, from First Citizens Bank Trust Company in the principalamount of 100,000 which loan is for the following purposeThe purchase by the Thanksgiving Fire Department, Inc of a fire truck, which will be owned andoperated by the Thanksgiving Fire Department, Inc and will be maintained at the following address 2375Thanksgiving VFD Rd, Selma, North Carolina17 Budget AmendmentsUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendmentsA Health DepartmentExpenditure Increase - Hepatitis B Vaccine for Allied Health Students QC Schools10 59154610 Epidemiology -Hepatitis 4,25325Revenue Increase10 591534109 Johnston County Schools 4,25325423Expenditure Increase - State grant for outreach work on cancer control program - Adult Health10 59200400Professional2,5000010 59201400Travel2000010 59203300Departmental2,30000Revenue Increase10 5100440510 592034110DEHNR5,00000B Social Services DepartmentExpenditure Increase - Additional funds for Council on Aging10 61204504 Home Delivered Meals 40,9540010 61204508 In -Home Aides Services 72,11800Expenditure Decrease10 61401902 State County Special Assistance 7,21200TOTAL 105,86000Revenue Increase10 612034126Federal State Block Grant97,99200Revenue IncreaseUSDA7,8680010 510035124TOTAL105,86000Expenditure Decrease10 5100440510 61204504Home Delivered Meals5,5830010 61204506General Transportation10,4030010 61204508In -Home Aides Services1,8500010 61204512InformationCase Assistance6200010 61204513Congregate Meals540010 61204514Senior Center Operations6500Revenue Decrease10 612034126Triangle J- Block Grant Aging18,57500C Sheriffs DepartmentExpenditure Increase - Grant from US Department of Justice10 51004408Church Arson Prevention4,60000Revenue Increase10 510035124Church Arson Prevention Grant4,60000Expenditure Increase - Ad Sales for Dare Program10 51004405DARE Program3,00000Revenue Increase10 510033510DARE3,00000D Job TrainingExpenditure Increase - Additional Money from Title III Disaster Relief FundsDirect Training 43,15900Training RelatedSupport 16,95500Administration 3,38700Revenue IncreaseTitle III Disaster Relief 63,5010018 Recreation Grants Approved - Program Closed Out for FY 1996 -97Commissioner John M Booker moved the Board approve the following recreation grants andnecessary budget amendment Commissioner Booker further moved that since the budgeted funds for thisprogram have been allocated, the Board close out the recreation grant program for FY 1996 -97Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote9697 -32- Family Life Center - 2,000; 9697 -39 - Glendale - Chapel Recreation Department - 2,000;9697 -40 - Corinth Community Recreation - 2,000; 9697 -41 - Town of Benson - 2,000; 9697 -42 -Corinth - Holders Athletic Program Supporters - 2,000Expenditure Increase10 58556220 Recreation Grants 7,72000Expenditure Decrease10 58555710 Contingencies 7,7200042419 Resolution Releasing State Funds to Triangle J Council of GovernmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolutionRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, North Carolina recognizes lead regional organizations as voluntary groups servingmunicipal and county governments; andWHEREAS, the 1995 General Assembly appropriated 864,270 to help the lead regionalorganizations assist local governments with grant applications, economic development,community development, and to support local industrial development activities andother activities as deemed appropriate by their local governments; andWHEREAS, in the event that a request is not made by a unit of government for release of thesefunds to the lead regional organization, the funds will revert to the State of NorthCarolina general fund; andWHEREAS, the Region J funds in the amount of 48,015 will be used to carry economicdevelopment plans for the regionNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Johnston Countyrequests the release of its 6,42412 share of these funds to the Triangle J Council of Government inaccordance with the provisions of Chapter 324, Senate Bill 229, Section 94 of the 1995 Session LawsAdopted this 4th day of November, 1996 at Johnston County by20 Surplus PropertyUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creechand carried by unanimous vote, the Board declared surplus and authorized disposal of the followingproperty1 Duo Disk Apple - Model A9M0118, Serial 3709641 Computer Apple - Model D4502UD, Serial A2S20641 Monitor Apple - Model A2M2010, Serial 03505741 Image Apple - Model A2M0320, Serial 18056612 Computers Tandy Model 25 -1402, Serial 207503, 0221542 Monitor Tandy Model 2543A Serial 80714858, 805067062 Printer Tandy Model 26 -2812, Serial 56095527, 560949602 Keyboard Tandy Enhanced, Serial 427571, 44663521 AppointmentsA Livestock Arena Management BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board made the following appointments to the Johnston County LivestockArena Management Board for two year terms to expire November, 1998Reappointed James Langley, JB Stephenson, W J Woodard, Jr, Charlie Batten, Otis Byrd,James Lee, Hobert Reeder, and Ken Bateman Appointed Leslie AverillB Local Emergency Planning Committee SARAUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, Seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Russell Glenn Smith to the Local Emergency PlanningCommittee for a two year term to expire November, 1998NOTE No applications were received for the Oakland Fire District Commission, the Council onStatus of Women, and the Cable TV Review Board Due to new changes in state requirements forrepresentation of the Mental Health Board, the Commissioners postponed appointments to thisBoard until next month42522 Proclamation To Future Citizens of Johnston CountyUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamationProclamationTo Future Citizens of Johnston CountyWhereas Johnston County celebrated its 250th birthday in 1996; andWhereas The Johnston County Board of Commissioners is genuinely interested in the future of theCounty and its future citizens; andWhereas Great growth and prosperity are expected for Johnston County and its citizens during thenext 100 yearsNow, Therefore, The Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby wish the very best for thecitizens ofJohnston County in the year 2096, and does foresee the 350th birthday as a continuation ofthe wonderful year of celebration enjoyed by all in 1996Proclaimed this 4th day ofNovember 199623 Wilsons Mills Request for County ServicesThe County Manager informed the Board that Wilsons Mills has requested the County provide thefollowing services for the town Planning and zoning, financial, tax billing and collections, building andfire inspections, and retail water and sewer serviceFollowing discussion, Commissioner John M Booker moved the County agree to provideplanning zoning, financial, tax billing and collections, building and fire inspections, and retail water andsewer service for the Town of Wilsons Mills as requested Commissioner Cecil M Massengill secondedthe motion, which carried by unanimous vote24 County Water ServiceThe Board discussed a recent letter from Kenly Town Manager, Ed Temple, written on behalf ofthe Kenly Town Council The letter stated that the Town of Smithfield has offered to sell water to Kenly,and referenced the possibility of Kenly contracting with the County for transmission service, as the waterlines between Smithfield and Kenly belong to the CountyChairman Norman C Denning pointed out that many of the municipalities, including Kenly,encouraged and formally supported the Countys decision to built a new water plant Now the County hasbuilt a first -rate plant and, in his opinion, ifthe municipalities want water through the Countys lines, theyshould buy their water from the CountyBoard members agreed that the County has always tried to work with the municipalities concerningtheir water needs The Commissioners pursued the construction of a new water plant on good faith, basedon the needs of the towns that approached them for assistance Considering this letter from Kenly, theydiscussed the possible need for a policy concerning use of County water and sewer transmission linesCommissioner Cecil M Massengill stressed the need to sit down with Kenly and discuss the matterwith all parties present, and not depend on correspondence He pointed out the County is in the waterbusiness now, and will have to protect its investmentCommissioner Cookie Pope agreed the Board needs to meet with Kenly about this matterFollowing further discussion, Commissioner John M Booker moved the Board establish a policystating that with the exception of emergency situations, the County -owned water and sewer transmissionlines would be used only for County water and sewer, and for contracted services approved by the Board,including, but not exclusive of, the current contracts with Wendell, Dunn, and Harnett CountyCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote42625 Commissioner John M Booker Retiring After 20 Years As Johnston County CommissionerBoard members, as well as the County Manager and staff, expressed their pleasure at having workedwith Commissioner John M Booker, who is retiring in December after 20 years as a Johnston CountyCommissionerCommissioner Booker stated that he has enjoyed his years of service to the County, and hasappreciated serving with Commissioner Norman C Denning as ChairmanThere being no further business, Commissioner John M Booker moved the Board adjournCommissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteNorman C Denning, ChairmanJoyce K Ennis, ClerkDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 30815 PMCreated442003 84237 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date1141996Book20