August 5, 1996 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

August 5, 1996The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, August 5,1996,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, JerryF Wood, DDS, Cecil M Massengill, Eleanor N Creech and Cookie PopeAbsent 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 MinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the June 19, 26, July 1, 22,1996 board meetings There being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes approved aspresented2 Public Hearing - Cleveland Water District Bond OrderAdvertised The Smithfield Herald - July 26, 1996Upon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor NCreech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to sit as the Cleveland WaterDistrict BoardThe Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to comment on the BondOrder authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Cleveland Water District in the amountof 4,000,000 for the purpose of financing, in part, the acquisition, construction and equipping of a watersystem in the districtThere being no comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing3 Adoption of Bond Order and Call for Referendum - Cleveland Water DistrictAfter consideration of a public hearing held pursuant to NC General Statutes § 159 -57 onAugust 5, 1996, for the purpose of hearing comments and suggestions from members of the public,Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the passage of the Bond Order entitled BOND ORDERAUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CLEVELANDWATER DISTRICT IN THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 4,000,000FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, IN PART, THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION ANDEQUIPPING OF A WATER SYSTEM IN THE DISTRICT in the form introduced on July 22, 1996,and Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion and the Bond Order was passed and adopted bythe following voteAyes Commissioners Norman C Denning, John M Booker, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood,Eleanor N Creech, Cecil M Massengill, and Cookie PopereadNays NoneNot Voting NoneCommissioner Cookie Pope then introduced a resolution, the title of which is as follows and wasRESOLUTION CALLING FOR REFERENDUM ON 4,000,000 GENERALOBLIGATION BONDS, PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SUCHREFERENDUM, FORM OF BALLOT AND PUBLICATION OF BONDORDER AS ADOPTEDWHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County, acting as the governing body oftheCleveland Water District, has adopted a Bond Order entitled BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THEISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CLEVELAND WATER DISTRICT INTHE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 4,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OFFINANCING, IN PART, THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF A WATERSYSTEM IN THE DISTRICT; and377WHEREAS, G S § 159 -58 provides for publication of the Bond Order as adopted and G S§ 159 -61 requires this Board to fix the date of the referendum on the Bond Order, notify the Board ofElections thereof and provide for notice of the referendum to be published;NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County, acting as the governingbody of the Cleveland Water District, meeting in special session on August 5, 1996, do the followingBE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR JOHNSTON COUNTY,ACTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CLEVELAND WATER DISTRICTi The Clerk to the Board shall cause the Bond Order, with a statement appended in theform described by G S § 159 -58, to be published in The Smithfield Heraldii This Board hereby calls for a referendum with respect to the Bond Order and fixes thedate thereof as October 1, 1996iii The form of the question on the ballots shall be as followsShall the order authorizing 4,000,000 in maximum aggregate principal amountof general obligation bonds of the Cleveland Water District for financing, in part,the acquisition, construction and equipping of a water system in the District beapproved[ ] YES [ ] NOiv The Clerk to the Board shall mail or deliver a copy of this resolution to the JohnstonCounty Board of Elections prior to August 8, 1996V The Clerk to the Board shall provide for publication of notice of the referendum asrequired by G S § 159 -61© in The Smithfield Heraldvi The Board hereby declares that regular meetings of the Board of Commissioners of theDistrict shall take place at the same time and on the same dates as the regularlyscheduled meetings of the Board of Commissioners of Johnston Countyvii This resolution shall take effect immediatelyCommissioner Cookie Pope moved the passage of such resolution and Commissioner Jerry FWood seconded the motion, and the resolution was passed by the following voteAyes Norman C Denning, John M Booker, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, Eleanor NCreech, Cecil M Massengill, and Cookie PopeNays NoneNot Voting None4 Department of Transportation - Additions to the SystemThe Board reviewed petitions presented by the North Carolina Department ofTransportation requesting the following roads be added to the State Secondary System formaintenanceRiverstone Drive, Brookgreen Drive, and Christian Street, Riverstone Subdivision,Wilsons Mills; Long Needle Drive, Whispering Pines Drive, Pine Knoll Drive,Loblolly Circle, Timber Lane and Cone Circle in Whispering Pines Subdivision,Clayton TownshipFollowing review, Commissioner James W Cash moved the Board concur with theNC Department of Transportations request to add the roads listed above to the StateMaintained System Commissioner Eleanor N Creech seconded the motion, which carriedby unanimous vote5 Petition Opposing Abandonment of a Portion of SR 1510Following the July 1, 1996 Board meeting, the Commissioners forwarded a petition requestingabandonment of a portion of SR 1510 to the NC Department of Transportation with no recommendationAnother petition from property owners in the vicinity in opposition to the abandonment has been receivedin the County Managers OfficeFollowing discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board also forward the new petitionin opposition to the abandonment of SR 1510 to the North Carolina Department of Transportation with norecommendation Commissioner Cecil M Massengill seconded the motion, which carried by unanimousvote3786 Budget AmendmentsUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creechand carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendments for the HealthDepartmentExpenditure Increase - Adult Health - Council on Aging for cancer screening of clients10 5920 4500Contract Services15000Revenue Increase10 5920 34110Council on Aging15000Expenditure Increase- Adult Health - Council on Agingfor Cholesterol tests for clients10 5920 4600Medical Supplies21875Revenue Increase10 5920 34110Council on Aging21875Expenditure Increase - Environmental - summer food service program for children site inspections10 5910 7400Capital Outlay30016Revenue Increase10 5910 34108 Division of Environmental Health 300167 Call for Public Hearings in SeptemberA Wilsons Mills Water District - Annexation PetitionUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board called for a public hearing at 1100 am on Tuesday, September 3,1996 to hear public comment on a petition for annexation to the Wilsons Mills Water DistrictB Establishment of McGees Crossroads Water DistrictUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board called for a public hearing at 1115 am on Tuesday, September 3,1996 to hear public comment on the establishment of the McGees Crossroads Water District8 Request for Franchises - First VoteThe Emergency Management Advisory Board has made the following recommendationsa Change of franchise to EMT - Paramedic Level for Selma Rescue Squadb Franchise for Duke Life Care at Critical Care Level - The unit will be based in JohnstonCounty and will be staffed by registered nurses and paramedics They will provide ground transport withthe same level of care as life flightFIRST VOTEUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the change in franchise to EMT - Paramedic Level for SelmaRescue Squad and the franchise of Duke Life Care at Critical Care Level9 Recreation Grants ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creechand carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following recreation grants9697 -12 - Benson Childrens Home, 2,0009697 -13 - Cleveland Pop Warner Association, 2,0009697 -14 - Clayton Middle School Booster Club, 2,0009697 -15 - Clayton Civitan Club Harold Wheeler Memorial Park, 2,0009697 -16 - Friends of the Library, 2,0009697 -17 - Kenly Kiwanis Club, 2,0009697 -18 - Archer Lodge Community Center, Inc, 2,0009697 -19 - Clayton Parks Recreation Department, 2,0009697 -20 - Selma Parks and Recreation Department, 2,00037910 Approval of Audit Firm for Johnston Memorial HospitalUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the accounting firm of Deloitte and Touche to perform theJohnston Memorial Hospital audit for years 1996 -1999, as recommended by the Johnston MemorialHospital Board of Trustees11 Tax Refund - Truckland of North CarolinaUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved a tax refund in the amount of 16,88802 to Truckland ofNC, based on double listing and listing of items disposed of prior to January 112 Permission to Advertise for Bids - Public Utilities DepartmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the advertisement for bids on a compactor and a tandemaxle truck with a dump body for the Public Utilities Department13 Public Hearing 1015 am - Rezoning CasesAdvertised July 23, 30, 1996 - The Smithfield HeraldCertified letters were mailed to adjoining property owners on July 25,1996, andnotices were posted at the locations on July 24, 1996The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to speak on the followingrezoning cases Those people who wished to speak on Cases # 171, and # 173 were sworn in by the ClerkCase #171 Petition to rezone approximately 98 acre parcel located on SR 1168 TarHeel Road in Banner Township from ARR -40 to Community BusinessSpecial Use District Owner Marion Douglas Hill and Marlene HillCal Genereux, Acting Planning Director, pointed out the parcel on a map and indicated thesurrounding zoning He explained the original request was amended to a special use district at the requestof the Planning BoardMarlene Hill explained she and her husband wish to open a 30 -child day care center on thepropertyLois Winemiller, who lives across from the property, presented a petition with 30 names inopposition to the rezoning She stated the neighborhood is residential and should stay residential There arevery few small children living in the area, and in her opinion, there is no need for a day care center in theneighborhoodOlive Byrd, who owns a farm next to the property voiced concern that children might get hurt orget in the way of farm machinery She opposed the rezoning Janice Sutton, who lives in the neighborhood,also opposed the rezoningCase #172 Petition to rezone approximately 107 acres located on SR 1582 IndianCamp Road in Cleveland Township from ARR -40 to R -30 OwnerSouthwind Development CompanyMr Genereux indicated the property on a map and noted this would be an expansion of SouthPlantation Subdivision He stated the owner has also shown an interest in possibly connecting to theClayton Water District The Planning Board recommended approvalCase #173 Petition to rezone approximately 1 acre located on SR 1905 Clark PondRoad m Wilders Township from ARR -40 WSPD to General Business SUDWSPD Owners Sherwood and Rhonda Davis1Mr Genereux pointed out this tract on a map and noted it is located in the watershed protectiondistrict Mr Mrs Davis own approximately 7 acres and live on the property, which is located inHunters Run Subdivision They wish to open a welding and fabrication shop on the back of their property,which would be accessed from Clark Pond Road He stated there was opposition at the Planning Boardmeeting, and the Planning Board recommended denial of the rezoningJohn Payne, who lives near the property, opposed the rezoning stating the neighborhood isresidential and, in his opinion should remain residential He voiced concern about noise, and also watersupply pollution as this property is in the watershed protection district He stated he feels this would havean adverse affect on property values in the areaBetty Woodard, a resident of Hunters Run Subdivision, stated Mr Davis has already constructedthe building, which is visible from her property She opposed the rezoning, and read a letter from James OTaylor also in oppositionCase #174 Petition to rezone approximately 91 acre located on NC 50 and NC 96 inMeadow Township from ARR -40 to Highway Business Owner JaniceDormanMr Genereux indicated the property on a map and noted it is located at the intersection of NC 50and NC 96, across from a small convenience store The owner plans to open a small cafe on the propertyHe stated there was no opposition at the Planning Board meeting, and the rezoning was recommended forapproval Ms Dorman was present and offered to answer any questionsThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing14 Decisions on Rezoning CasesCase #171 Petition to rezone approximately 98 acre parcel located on SR 1168 TarHeel Road in Banner Township from ARR -40 to Community BusinessSpecial Use District Owner Marion Douglas Hill and Marlene HillBased on surrounding land uses, Commissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board denyrezoning of Case # 171 of 98 acre on SR 1168 from ARR -40 to Community Business Special Use DistrictCommissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteCase #172 Petition to rezone approximately 107 acres located on SR 1582 IndianCamp Road in Cleveland Township from ARR -40 to R -30 OwnerSouthwind Development CompanyUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor NCreech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning case # 172 for Southwind DevelopmentCompany of 107 acres on SR 1582 in Cleveland Township from ARR -40 to R -30Case #173 Petition to rezone approximately 1 acre located on SR 1905 Clark PondRoad m Wilders Township from ARR -40 WSPD to General Business SUDWSPD Owners Sherwood and Rhonda DavisBased on the Planning Boards recommendation, Commissioner Cecil M Massengill moved theBoard deny rezoning case # 173 of 1 acre on SR 1905 in Wilders Township from ARR -40 to GeneralBusiness SUD WSPD Commissioner Eleanor N Creech seconded the motion, which carried byunanimous voteCase #174 Petition to rezone approximately 91 acre located on NC 50 and NC 96 inMeadow Township from ARR -40 to Highway Business Owner JaniceDormanUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Popeand carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning case # 174 for Janice Dorman of 91 acrelocated at the intersection ofNC 50 and NC 96 in Meadow Township from ARR -40 to Highway Business381It was announced that the special use public hearing scheduled at this time would not be held asboth case 4171 and case 4173 were denied for rezoning15 Public Hearing - Law Enforcement Block GrantAdvertised The Smithfield Herald - July 19, 1996The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board onthe proposed use by the Johnston County Sheriffs Department of Local Law Enforcement Block Grantfunds from the Bureau of Justice AssistanceThe County Manager explained the funds will be used to pay overtime for officers in order toincrease hours worked in high risk areasThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing16 Approval of Law Enforcement Block Grant Application and Establishment of AdvisoryBoardHaving held a public hearing on the use of block grant funds as required, Commissioner Cecil MMassengill moved the Board approve the Sheriffs application and acceptance of a block grant from theBureau of Justice Assistance to be used for employee overtime Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded themotion, which carried by unanimous voteAdvisory Board AppointedUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner Cecil Massengilland carried by unanimous vote, the Board established a Block Grant Advisory Board and made thefollowing appointmentsKenneth Smith representing local law enforcement; Thomas Lock representing the localprosecutors system; Albert A Corbett, Jr representing the local court system; Denton Lee representingthe local public school system; and Danny Poyner representing a local nonprofit group17 Noise Ordinance AdoptedThe Board reviewed the proposed revised noise ordinance Ken Smith, Chief Deputy, explained theordinance as written would affect those persons who are aggressively disturbing others, but would not affectfarms or businessesCommissioner John M Booker questioned the wording on Section I, B- 4 and recommended thatpoultry be added to livestock as an exception The Board further discussed the provisions for penalties inthis section and made minor changesFollowing further discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board adopt the followingJohnston County Noise Ordinance Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion, which carried byunanimous voteJOHNSTON COUNTY NOISE ORDINANCESee 1 Loud and disturbing noiseA Subject to the provisions of this ordinance, the creation of any unreasonable loud and disturbingnoise in Johnston County is prohibited and unlawful Noise of such character, intensity and duration as tobe detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of any individual is prohibitedB The following acts, among others, are declared to be loud and disturbing noises in violation ofthis ordinance, but such enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive1 The use of any loud, boisterous of raucous language or shouting so as to annoy or disturb thequiet, comfort or repose of persons in the vicinity2 The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus or other vehicle,except as a danger signal or as required by law, so as to create any unreasonable loud or harshsound; or the sounding of such device for an unreasonable period of time3823 The playing of any radio, television set, record player, musical instrument or sound - producingor sound - amplifying device in such manner or with such volume, particularly but not limitedto the hours between eleven oclock pm and seven oclock am, as to annoy or disturb thequiet, comfort or repose of persons of normal sensibilities in any dwelling, motel, hotel or othertype of residence4 The keeping of any animal, except livestock and poultry, which, by causing frequent or longcontinued noise on a regular basis, shall disturb the comfort and repose of any person ofnormal sensibility in the vicinity If the violation continues or complaints are received fromother households, the owner shall be granted ten 10 working days to rectify the situation5 The use of any automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle so out of repair, so loaded or in suchmanner as to create loud grating, grinding, rattling or other noiseSec 2 ExceptionsThe following are exempt from the provisions of this ordinanceA Noises generated, made or created during the regular operations of a manufacturing or industrialfacility, defined as any premises where goods or wares are made, processed, warehoused or stored or wheremanufacturing is legally permitted and carried onB Noises generated, made or created by fire, law enforcement, ambulance, rescue or otheremergency vehicles while such vehicles are engaged in their proper functionsC Parades, fairs, circuses, other similar public entertainment events, sanctioned sporting events,athletic contests, sporting events and sporting activities taking place in areas set aside for such activities,or any activities normally associated with any of the above, when such events and activities take placebetween the hours of 700 am and 1130 pm After 1130 pm persons engaged in these events andactivities who create noise which is prohibited by Section 1 hereof shall be in violation of this ordinanceD Construction operations for which building permits have been issued or construction operationsnot requiring permits due to ownership of the project by an agency of government; providing all equipmentis operated in accordance with manufacturers specifications and with all standard equipment,manufactures mufflers and noise - reducing equipment in use and in proper operating conditionE All noises coming from the normal operations of properly equipped aircraft not including scalemodel aircraftF Lawnmowers and agricultural equipment and landscape maintenance equipment when operatedwith all the manufacturers standard mufflers and noise - reducing equipment in use and in reasonableoperating conditionG Emergency work necessary to restore property to a safe condition following a fire, accident ornatural disaster, or to restore public utilities, or to protect persons or property from an imminent dangerH Noises resulting from the provision of government servicesI Noise from noisemakers on holidays and fireworks on holidays or at times allowed under apyrotechnics permit issued pursuant to Article 54, Chapter 14 of the General Statutes of North CarolinaJ Noise from trains and associated railroad rolling stock when operated in proper repair andmannerSec 3 PenaltiesA violation of this ordinance by any person is a misdemeanor and shall subject the offender to afine of one hundred dollars 10000 andor imprisonment for up to thirty 30 days A second orsubsequent violation by the same person within one 1 year shall subject such person to a fine of up tothree hundred dollars 30000 but not less than one hundred dollars 10000 andor imprisonment forup to thirty 30 daysADOPTED, this 5th day of August, 199638318 Policy Recommended for New Customers in Water DistrictsThe Board discussed the need to establish a uniform policy for customers who wish to connect towater lines within established water districts after the initial sign -up period It was proposed that the samefee schedule be adopted by all water districts that was established for new customers in theHopewell Pisgah Water DistrictFollowing discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board propose the following feeschedule for customers who wish to connect to any water district after the initial sign -up period• Tap fee 750• Assessment 500• Prevailing Public Utilities Dept schedule for meter set fees, deposits, and application fees• Associated plumbing permit fees• 750 Assessment for new subdivisions with 300 to be reimbursed back to the developerswithin a 3 -year period beginning when the system is accepted, and the remaining 450 goinginto the Districts capital account for future expansionCommissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote19 NC Housing Finance Agency Home Ownership Assistance Program FundsAnne Eason, Director of HAPP, asked the Board for authorization to apply for a grant to assistfive low- income families in purchasing a home She explained that NC Housing Finance is offering thegrant in the amount of 100,000 to help low income persons become self sufficient home owners TheUSDA Rural Development would work in partnership with HAPP, and private industry, other agencies andbanking institutions would be involved in an effort not only to help provide homes, but also give instructionon how to properly maintain these homes, which would be in the price range of 75,000Ms Eason noted that one of the biggest problems would be to find suitable and affordable lotsShe stated she began by looking at government owned property and has found a lot consisting of two vacantparcels owned by the County in the Town of Clayton, which she feels might be suitable Each parcel is onthe tax books valued at 1200 She pointed out the tracts on a map, and stated the Town of Clayton hasindicated that putting houses on the properties would be an asset to the neighborhood She asked if theBoard might consider donating this property, which could be used as the Countys match for the grantSeveral towns have indicated they would consider giving property as match money for other homesChairman Norman C Denning stated he did not like the idea of giving the property without anominal charge to the homeowner Ms Eason responded that the homeowner will have to put up somemoney on the home, and she agreed to see if a nominal amount could be designated for the property Shepointed out, however, that the grant includes strict regulations on the owners participation and alsopotential contingencies for resale, etcFollowing discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board approve the Countysapplication for a NC Housing Finance Grant in the amount of 100,000, and authorized the CountyManager and Ms Eason to work out the arrangements using the Clayton lots as the Countys matchCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote20 Johnston County Heritage Center - Selection of Architect and Creation of HeritageCnmmiccinnTodd Johnson, Curator of the Johnston County Room and Chairman of the 250th Commission,spoke to the Board about future plans for the Johnston County Heritage Center He stated he has receivedproposals and interviewed with architectural firms interested in the renovations to the First Citizens Bankbuilding, which will house the Heritage Center He is applying for a National Trust grant to pay 50 ofa feasibility study, but prior to application, the County needs to select an architect and establish a HeritageCommission to begin making plans and initiate fund raising efforts The 250th Commission has allocatedthe 50 matching funds for the grantHe recommended the County hire Architect Steve Schuster of Clearscapes Architectural firm inRaleigh, who has had experience with museums and other projects of this nature416015Architect HiredFollowing discussion, Commissioner James W Cash moved the Board hire Steve Schuster withClearscapes Architectural firm for the Heritage Center renovation project Commissioner Cookie Popeseconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteHeritage Commission EstablishedCommissioner Eleanor N Creech moved the Board create a Heritage Commission Board andadvertise for nine 9 members to oversee the plans and raise funds for the new Johnston County HeritageCenter Commissioner Cecil M Massengill seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote21 Mayors PresentationBenson Mayor Don Johnson, representing a delegation of mayors from municipalities in theCounty, invited the Board to a dutch treat dinner on Tuesday, August 20, 1996 at 630 pm at WaverlyRestaurant Mayor Johnson stated the mayors goal is to initiate a more open line of communication witheach other and with the Commissioners He pointed out that with the rapid growth in the County, allofficials need to work together to recognize our respective roles and assure a better future for our citizensThe Commissioners thanked the mayors for coming and responded favorably to the invitation tomeet on August 20th22 Residential Sewer Assessment Policv AmendedCounty Manager, Richard Self, reminded the Board that at their December 1, 1995 meeting, atemporary assessment fee of 5,000 was approved for residential connection to County sewer This policywas set with the understanding that further study was needed before the engineers and Public UtilitiesDepartment would be in a position to make a definite recommendation for a permanent policy After furtherstudy, it is now recommended that the assessment fee be reduced to 2,500 for residential connection toCounty sewer service This fee does not include any inflationary adjustersTim Broome, Engineer with McKim Creed, explained how he arrived at this figure He notedthe cost for providing sewer service to residents is divided into three elements transmission facilities,wastewater treatment facilities, and upsizing and improvement fund He reviewed his breakdown of eachof these categories, making up the total cost the County needs to charge to keep the service self - supportingFollowing further discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board amend the CountysResidential Assessment Policy and set a 2,500 assessment fee for residential connection to County sewerservice Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote23 Citizen Complaint - Election Precinct LinesBilly Price, 1353 Parker Town Road, Four Oaks, addressed the Board concerning recentnotification from the Board of Elections changing his voting precinct Mr Price stated it has been explainedto him that he and 85 other people in his area have been voting in the wrong precinct due to an error madein 1911 He noted he has voted in West Ingrams precinct since 1937 and does not wish to change to SouthElevation since South Elevation voting place is further away and not as convenientGilbert Price, who is also affected by this change, questioned why this is being done now MayorJack Austin of Four Oaks asked the Board to do anything they can to postpone this until after the generalelectionChairman Norman C Denning stated, in his opinion, the timing was bad since it is between theprimary and general election He noted it would have been better to wait until December or January to makethis change Commissioner Cecil M Massengill agreedCommissioner Jerry F Wood pointed out that with the new GIS Mapping system, any mistakesmade in the past are being found, and every effort is being made to correct these mistakes When the votingprecincts are involved, the Board of Elections is required to make corrections as soon as possible, aselection outcomes could be affected When this situation was reported, the Board of Elections was advisedby their attorney to make the change immediately He stressed that the Commissioners really have noauthority in this matter38524 Citizen Complaint - Sewer Line at Glen Laurel Subdivision - Allen TewAttorney Allen Tew addressed the Board on behalf of himself and other residents of Glen LaurelSubdivision Mr Tew questioned the agreement between the County and Glen Laurel Association, Incconcerning the placement of a sewer line through the subdivision He alleges the easement agreement is notvalid because the individual property owners, who are members of the Homeowners Association knownas Glen Laurel Association, were never consulted The declaration of covenants between the developer,Mr D R Bryan of Bryan Properties, and the individual property owners establishes the membership ofthe Association and the rights and privileges of the members, which in his opinion, were ignored He statedthe agreement was signed by the developers designee to the Association, and the rest of the homeownermembers were never considered He stated, in his opinion, the 12 above - ground line has spoiled the viewof the river and suggested a lift station be built to allow the line to be placed undergroundAttorney W A Holland explained that McKim Creed, engineers, had no way of realizing thatthe homeowners were not informed The agreement was signed by the vice president of the Association and,according to his understanding, the owner controlled the voting power, so this was never questioned Henoted that the homeowners complaint should be with Bryan Properties, not the County25 Surplus Property - Data Processing EquipmentUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board declared surplus and authorized disposal of the following dataprocessing equipmentAsset #Description6222IBM System 36 Model No 53604419HP 2392A Terminal390AOC Color Monitor6142Samtron Color Monitor9723CTX 17 Color Monitor8994Samtron Monitor4418AOC Color Monitor6279MCT 386 SX Computer7112Samtron Color Monitor8035Two 2 AOC Color Monitor4345IBM ProPrinter1247Excide Electronics UPS4361HP2392A Terminal4360HP3000 Series 37 Computer with7933 Disk Unit4356HP 7974 Tape Unit8019Memorex Telex 3270 Terminal9216AOC Monitor4564Computer Case9422Computer Case8401Ballard Computer CaseData General Line Printer6565NCR Terminal6578NCR Terminal6576NCR Terminal2700NCR Terminal6573Two 2 NCR Terminals2861Two 2 NCR Terminals6567NCR Terminal2701Computer Case4416HP 70092 Terminal391IBM PS2 Monochrome Monitor309IBM Personal Computer Display8931Computer Lab International 52506156Terminal307IBM PS2 Monochrome Display423IBM ProprinterAsset#Description298IBM Proprinter XLPerle Communication Controller390IBM PS2 Model 30 Computer6142IBM PS2 Model 30 Computer3823Amdek Computer8018Memorex Telex 3270 Terminal4418HP 2392A Terminal1179IBM Seletric 2 Typewriter7112AAmazing Computer MonitorWyse Computer Terminal6212IBM PS2 Monochrome Display5437HP 70092 Terminal9213AOC Color MonitorIBM Personal Computer DisplaySmart UPS 900APC Backups 2508031TripLite UPS4030Data General MV 2000 ComputerHP 2392A Terminal9221Backups 12006220IBM 3197 Control UnitHP 2621A Terminal2040Vector ComputerApollo SCSI Tape DrivesHP 70092 Terminal4575Samtron Monitor602Tandy Computer System 10004309HP 2293A Terminal4568AOC Monitor2701NEC Laser Printer9103AOC Monitor4585OTC LM1000 Printer6271Proprinter XLDigital 21 Monitor6156IBM PS2 Monochrome Display307IBM PC6116IBM Personal Page Printer IIAsset # Description6151 IBM 3197 Terminal424 IBM PS2 Color DisplayIBM Proprinter II4358 HP 7933 Disk Unit4357HP 7933 Disk Unit4029Data General Line Printer4276HP 70092 Terminal4028Data General Terminal677LaserJet 2P Printer6272Proprinter 3XL304IBM PC310IBM PC26Surplus Property - WeaponsAsset # Description425 Two 2 IBM PS2 Mdl 30 ComputerCounty Manager, Richard Self, informed the Board the Sheriff has requested that thirty -seven37 P -85 and four 4 P -89 Ruger 9mm handguns be declared surplus and either used as trade -in onreplacement Glock 45 cal handguns, or sold in accordance with GS §20 -1872 to the officers whoseweapons will be replaced He stated the trade -in value of the weapons is 175Upon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board declared surplus 41 Ruger 9mm handguns, and authorized theseweapons to be traded in on replacement handguns or sold to the officers in accordance with GS §20- 1872Note Serial Numbers of these weapons are on file in the Clerks Office27 Maintenance FacilityCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board authorize the County Manager to place a40x75 building on the Countys property directly behind the Planning and Inspections Offices on JohnstonStreet to replace the maintenance facility that will be torn down for the new judicial annex CommissionerJerry F Wood seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote28 Resolution Employee Appreciation WeekUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolution in appreciation of the Countysapproximately 650 employeesJOHNSTON COUNTY EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEKAugust 5 - August 10, 1996WHEREAS Johnston County Employees represent approximately 650 men and women, working in29 different service departments and agencies, devoted to making Johnston County abetter place to work and live; andWHEREAS Johnston County employees provide a multitude of services for ALL the citizens of theCounty - the farmer, the retailer, the industrial businessman, the homeless, the jobless, thehomeowner, the veteran, the disaster victim, the victim of violence, the sick, the poor, theeducated, the uneducated, the youth, the elderly, the newcomer, and the old- timer; andWHEREAS Johnston County employees are both skilled and efficient intheir jobs, making every effortto expend county tax dollars in the most effective way for the betterment of the Countyand its citizens; andWHEREAS Johnston County Government runs smoothly on a day to day basis primarily because ofthe dedicated employees in each of its departments and agenciesNOW, THEREFORE, in appreciation for the their dedication to the welfare of the citizens of ourCounty, THE JOHNSTONCOUNTYBOARDOFCOMMISSIONERSDOESHEREBYPROCLAIMthe week of August 5-10,1996 as COUNTY EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEKAdopted this the 5th day ofAugust, 1996IBM Laser PrinterIBM 6157 Streamon Tape Drive297Trip Lite UPS303IBM Personal Computer DisplayIBM PS2 Monochrome DisplayIBM 5250 TerminalHP DeskJet 5008033CompuAdd 386SX Computer9140Samtron VGA Monitor9758CTX 17 MonitorCounty Manager, Richard Self, informed the Board the Sheriff has requested that thirty -seven37 P -85 and four 4 P -89 Ruger 9mm handguns be declared surplus and either used as trade -in onreplacement Glock 45 cal handguns, or sold in accordance with GS §20 -1872 to the officers whoseweapons will be replaced He stated the trade -in value of the weapons is 175Upon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board declared surplus 41 Ruger 9mm handguns, and authorized theseweapons to be traded in on replacement handguns or sold to the officers in accordance with GS §20- 1872Note Serial Numbers of these weapons are on file in the Clerks Office27 Maintenance FacilityCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board authorize the County Manager to place a40x75 building on the Countys property directly behind the Planning and Inspections Offices on JohnstonStreet to replace the maintenance facility that will be torn down for the new judicial annex CommissionerJerry F Wood seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote28 Resolution Employee Appreciation WeekUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolution in appreciation of the Countysapproximately 650 employeesJOHNSTON COUNTY EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEKAugust 5 - August 10, 1996WHEREAS Johnston County Employees represent approximately 650 men and women, working in29 different service departments and agencies, devoted to making Johnston County abetter place to work and live; andWHEREAS Johnston County employees provide a multitude of services for ALL the citizens of theCounty - the farmer, the retailer, the industrial businessman, the homeless, the jobless, thehomeowner, the veteran, the disaster victim, the victim of violence, the sick, the poor, theeducated, the uneducated, the youth, the elderly, the newcomer, and the old- timer; andWHEREAS Johnston County employees are both skilled and efficient intheir jobs, making every effortto expend county tax dollars in the most effective way for the betterment of the Countyand its citizens; andWHEREAS Johnston County Government runs smoothly on a day to day basis primarily because ofthe dedicated employees in each of its departments and agenciesNOW, THEREFORE, in appreciation for the their dedication to the welfare of the citizens of ourCounty, THE JOHNSTONCOUNTYBOARDOFCOMMISSIONERSDOESHEREBYPROCLAIMthe week of August 5-10,1996 as COUNTY EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEKAdopted this the 5th day ofAugust, 199638729 Closed Session - Potential LitigationUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creechand carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to meet in closed session for the purposeof consulting with an attorney about a matter of potential litigationUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor NCreech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adjourned closed session and resumed regular sessionThere being no further business, Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board adjournCommissioner Eleanor N Creech seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteBoard members moved to the Superior Courtroom to present service pins to employees for yearsof service with the CountyNorman C Denning, ChairmanJoyce K Ennis, ClerkDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 120628 PMCreated442003 90633 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date851996Book20