May 6, 1996 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
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May 6, 1996The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, May6, 1996, at 10 oclock am in the Commissioners Room, Johnston County CourthouseAnnex, Smithfield, North Carolina, with the following membersPresent Norman C Denning, Chairman, Dr John M Booker, Vice Chairman, JamesW Cash, Jerry F Wood, DDS, Cecil M Massengill, Eleanor N Creech andCookie 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 wastransactedMinntPs,The Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the April 1, 9,23, 1996 board meetingsThere being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes approved aspresented2 Transfer of CATV Svstem Franchise - CMATele-MediaRandy Lewis, District Manager with Tele-Media, and Bill DEpagnier with TimeWarner were present and offered to answer questions concerning the proposed transferof franchiseMr DEpagnier stated the new owners have no plans to increase rates or makechanges in the schedules in the near future He also noted there are no plans tointerconnect this system with CVI, another cable company recently purchased by themFollowing further discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board adoptthe following resolution Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion, which carriedby unanimous voteA RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF ACOMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEM FRANCHISEWHEREAS, Johnston County, NC the Franchising Authority ordained and enacteda certain Ordinance dated October 5, 1981, the Ordinance and amendments to theOrdinance as adopted by the Franchising Authority on March 6, 1995, and April 3, 1995,granting a nonexclusive franchise to construct, operate and maintain a community antennatelevision CATV system within the County; andWHEREAS, the rights under the Franchise are now held by CMA North CarolinaCable Associates, Limited Partnership, Tele- Media which rights expire with the term of thefranchise on January 5, 2011; andWHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12601 of the Ordinance, the approval of theFranchising Authority is required to transfer the Franchise; andWHEREAS, Tele-Media is seeking the consent of the Franchising Authority for a theassignment of the Franchise to Fanch Cablevision of Indiana, LP, a Deleware limitedpartnership or its affiliate, Fanch Communications Partners, LP, a Deleware limitedpartnership collectively Fanch and b promptly thereafter the assignment of the Franchiseby Fanch to TWFanch -One Co, a general partnership whose partners are Fanch Cablevisionof Indiana, LP, Hornell Television Service, Inc and Time Warner Entertainment Company,LP the Partnership ; andWHEREAS, pursuant to the Cable Television Consumer Protection and CompetitionAct of 1992 1992 Cable Act , as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Tele -Mediaand the Partnership have submitted to the Franchising Authority an FCC Form 394 -Application for Franchise Authority Consent to Assignment or Transfer of Control of CableTelevision Franchise; and279WHEREAS, the Franchising Authority has reviewed the Transfer Application andrelied on the report of David H Harris of Custom Communications in determining whetherto approve this application; andWHEREAS, the assignment and transfer of the Franchise shall not alter, affect orotherwise change the terms or conditions of the franchise, andWHEREAS, Section 126 B 6 provides the mechanism that the Partnership mayhypothecate or pledge its interest in the franchise for the purpose of obtaining financing, theproceeds of which shall be utilized in the construction, maintenance and operation of a cabletelevision system authorized under the terms of the OrdinanceNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Johnston County Board ofCommissioners that the Franchising Authority hereby approves the Transfer Application andconsents to the Transfer as hereinabove set forth of all CMAs rights, title and interest in andduties and obligations arising under the franchiseBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution approving the transfer shallbecome effective and continue in effect immediately upon its passage, approval and adoptionBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED as followsa Within twenty -five 25 days of the closing of the sales transaction between Tele-Media and the Partnership, the Partnership shall file a written acceptance of the conditionsrequired by Section 125 of the Ordinance, acknowledged before a Notary Public, with theCounty Manager Such acceptance shall acknowledge that the Partnership agrees to be boundby and to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance and the franchise Agreement and shallbe in such form and content as to be satisfactory to and approved by the County Attorneyb Concurrently with the filing of the written acceptance, the Partnership shall filewith the County Manager the performance bond, letter of credit and insurance certificatesrequired by Section 1212 of the Ordinancec CMA will reimburse the County of Johnston in the amount of Two Hundred Fiftyand 00 1100s Dollars 250 as a franchise transfer feed The effective date of the franchise transfer shall be the date the Partnership filesits written acceptance of the conditions required by Section 125 A of the OrdinancePassed this 6th day of May, 19963 Public Hearing 1010 am - Ambulance Franchise OrdinanceAdvertised The Smithfield Herald - April 23, 30, 1996The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished tocomment on proposed changes to the Ambulance Franchise OrdinanceA Refranchise - Mid-South Ambulance Request for refranchise in the name ofMid-South Medical Transport under new ownershipB Selma Rescue Squad upgrade from Intermediate to the EMT-Paramedic levelof serviceC Novo Medical Transport has changed ownership - there has been noapplication for refranchise under new ownershipDewayne West, Emergency Management Director, asked the Board to recess thehearing until next month concerning refranchise of Mid-South Medical Transport andupgrade to Selma Rescue Further information and documentation is needed on bothissuesMr West explained that Novo Medical Transport has changed ownership and hasnot applied for refranchise under the new ownership They are operating out of WakeCounty and only serve the Brian Center in Clayton He noted that technically they do nothave to be franchised in Johnston County since they primarily transport to Wake facilitiesThe EMS Advisory Board has recommended the County revoke Novo Medical Transportsfranchise with the understanding they may apply for refranchise under their newownershipThere being no further comments, the Chairman recessed the hearing until June 3,1996 meeting at 1010 am•4 Ambulance Franchise Revoked - Novo Medical TrAs recommended by the EMS Advisory Board, Commissioner Eleanor N Creechmoved the Board revoke ambulance franchise for Novo Medical Transport CommissionerCecil M Massengill seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote5 Public Hearing - Rezoning CasesAdvertised April 23, 30, 1996 - The Smithfield HeraldCertified letters were mailed to adjoining property owners on April 24, 1996,and notices were posted at the locations on April 25, 1996The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished toaddress the Board on the following rezoning requestsThose persons wishing to speak on Cases 156 and 157 were sworn in by the ClerkCase 152 Petition to rezone approximately 152 acres on SR 1010 inSmithfield Township from AR R-40 to R-30 Owner Nathan AdamsCal Genereux, pointed out the tract on a map and indicated the surroundingzoning He explained this would be an addition to Glad Acres Subdivision He stated thePlanning Board recommended approvalCase 153 Petition to rezone approximately 12872 acres on SR 1526 inCleveland Township from AR R-40 to R-30 Owner Joyce Barbour,James Barbour and Howard JohnsonMr Genereux pointed out the tract on a map and indicated the surrounding zoningHe stated the Planning Board recommended approvalCase 154 Petition to rezone approximately 188 acres at intersection of NC50and SR 1520 in Pleasant Grove Township from AR R-40 to HighwayBusiness Owner Dewey Matthews, JrMr Genereux indicated the property on a map and stated the parcel is locatedabout Y2 mile from McGees Crossroads He explained there was opposition at the PlanningBoard meeting, and the Planning Board recommended denial Mr Matthews has sincerevised his request from General Business to Highway Business 4, which is morerestrictive in useMr Dewey Matthews, Jr stated he wishes to put some type of restaurant businesson the property and plans to locate the entrance on Church Street instead of Hwy 50 Hementioned he is considering a drive-in pizza restaurant, however stated he has no definiteplansMr Joseph Carroll, Jr whose mother lives across from the property, voiced concernthe establishment would be opened late hours, become a gathering place for young peopleand thereby create a noise problem He asked if Mr Matthews would be actively involvedin managing the business Again Mr Matthews stated he has no definite plansCase 155 Petition to rezone approximately 375 acres on SR 1525 in ClevelandTownship from AR R-40 to R-30 Owner William D Parker, JrMr Genereux indicated the property on a map and explained the developer plansto extend a water line from the school The Planning Board recommended approvalCase 156 Petition to rezone approximately 525 acres on SR 1324 in PleasantGrove Township from AR R-40 to AR R-40 Special Use DistrictOwners Crossroads Development Company281Mr Genereux pointed out the property on a map and explained360 °Communications plans to place a communications tower on the property No existingtower in the area could accommodate their needsJerry Eatman and David Cutlip, representing 360° Communications, explained thetower is needed to eliminate a significant gap in cellular service in this area The towerand concrete shelter will be fenced in, and there will be one foot of setback for every footof tower The site will require no water or sewer serviceJoe Smathers, real estate appraiser for the company, stated he has done an impactstudy and his findings show the tower will have no negative impact on sale or resale ofproperty in the areaBetty Faircloth, whose mother lives near the property, asked where on the propertythe tower would be located in relation to her mothers property After being shown wherethe tower will go, Ms Faircloth stated she was satisfiedCase 157 Petition to rezone two parcels totaling approximately 5913 acres onSR 1330 in Elevation Township from AR R-40 to Heavy IndustrialSpecial Use District Owner Martin Marietta AggregatesMr Genereux pointed out the two parcels on a map He noted that one parcel islocated adjacent to Martin Mariettas existing quarry and mining operation, andthe other,western tract, is located directly across SR 1330 He showed slides of the existingoperation and explained the additional property would be used for the disposal ofoverburden, which is taken off the top of the mine The mound of overburden berm wouldbe seeded and the property would be landscaped and maintained to prevent run-off anderosion problems No excavation work would be done on the western tractMr Genereux stated there was concern expressed during the Planning Boardmeeting about trucks entering and exiting the property and crossing SR 1330 to the newberm, especially because of the close proximinity to South Johnston High School Inresponse, Martin Marietta has proposed a new entrance to the property north of theWoodall-Dairy Road, which would provide a better sight distance for oncoming trafficwhen crossing to the western tract He noted the Planning Board recommended approvalwith the following conditions• All necessary safety measures deemed appropriate by DOT be in placeprior to utilization of the newly rezoned property• In the event excavation causes failure of nearby wells, Martin Mariettaagrees to post a bond of a sufficient amount to extend public water to thequarry vicinity to serve affected wells• Increase the exterior buffer to 250 on the Woodall western tract• Work with South Johnston High School to determine peak school traffichours and agree to prohibit transportation of overburden to the westerntract during these hoursMr Genereux stated that in response to the Planning Boards conditions, thecompany is now prepared to offer a performance guarantee bond, which would ensureproperty owners in the area that Martin Marietta would either correct any well problem,or extend public water if the company was determined to be the cause of the problemAttorney Leo Daughtry, representing Martin Marietta, stated the quarry needs theadditional land in order to continue operation, and other adjacent property was notsuitable The Company has met with area landowners about their concerns, and with MsAnn Williams, Principal of South Johnston High He presented a letter from Ms Williamssupporting their proposal with the understanding that Martin Marietta would not movetrucks during the peak hours for school traffic He further added that Martin Marietta isrequesting a 100 buffer on the western tract instead of 250 as required, in order to fullyutilize the property282Paxton Bedham from Martin Marietta stated the company feels that a properlyseeded berm constitutes a buffer, therefore the request for 100 setback is reasonable Hestressed there is little possibility of any well being damaged by their operation, however,they are willing to offer the surrounding property owners the assurance through the bondthat they would fix a well problem or extend public water if this should occurRuss Willard, Director of Land Services with Martin Marietta, stated the newentrance would be directly across from the exit of the original property, and flagmen wouldbe used when trucks cross the road The company has met with the Department ofTransportation and has agreed to improve the strength of the pavement where the truckswill crossChairman Norman C Denning stated his biggest concern would be the potentialharm to peoples wells in the area He indicated he would prefer that the guaranteeinclude the wording equal quality and quantity of water without additional expense tothe property owner would be provided Mr Bedham and Attorney Daughtry agreed toincorporate this language into the agreementCommissioner Cecil Massengill pointed out the Countys Ordinance calls for a 250buffer, and any variance to this would have to be granted by the Board of AdjustmentsOtis Reginald Parker, property owner adjacent to the western tract, thankedMartin Marietta for meeting with the citizens to answer their questions He stated hismajor concern is traffic safety He asked if caution lights could be placed at the crossingDon Dupree, Division Engineer, NC Department of Transportation, stated thatDOT would consider allowing Martin Marietta to install a flashing light that they couldcontrol when their trucks are crossing He noted DOT has already agreed to place cautionsigns in both directionsMr Parker asked if the berm would be seeded only when they were completed orseeded progressively, andif there wouldbe additional blasting Martin Marietta respondedthey would seed the berm progressively and as they are not expanding their operation,there should be no increase in blastingCarol Goss, Clyda P McCuller and Rebecca T Weaver, all of whom live in the area,also voiced their concerns about the effect the operation might have on their wellsThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing6 Decisions Rezoning CasesCase 152 Petition to rezone approximately 152 acres on SR 1010 in SmithfieldTownship from AR R-40 to R-30 Owner Nathan AdamsCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board approve rezoning case #152for Nathan Adams of 152 acres on SR 1010 from AR R-40 to R-30, as recommended by thePlanning Board Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion, which carried byunanimous voteCase 153 Petition to rezone approximately 12872 acres on SR 1526 in ClevelandTownship from AR R-40 to R-30 Owner Joyce Barbour, JamesBarbour and Howard JohnsonAs recommendedby the Planning Board, Commissioner Cecil M Massengill movedthe Board approve rezoning case #153 for Joyce Barbour, James Barbour and HowardJohnson for 12872 acres on SR 1526 in Cleveland Township from AR R-40 to R-30Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote283Case 154 Petition to rezone approximately 188 acres at intersection of NC 50and SR 1520 in Pleasant Grove Township from AR R-40 to HighwayBusiness Owner Dewey Matthews, JrCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board delay a decision on rezoningcase #154 for one month and ask Mr Matthews to bring back a specific site plan at thattime Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion, which carriedby unanimous voteCase 155 Petition to rezone approximately 375 acres on SR 1525 in ClevelandTownship from AR R-40 to R-30 Owner William D Parker, JrAs recommendedby the Planning Board, Commissioner Cecil M Massengill movedthe Board approve rezoning case #155 for William D Parker of 375 acres on SR 1525 fromAR R-40 to R-30 Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion, which carried byunanimous voteCase 156 Petition to rezone approximately 525 acres on SR 1324 in PleasantGrove Township from AR R-40 to AR R-40 Special Use DistrictOwners Crossroads Development CompanyCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board approve rezoning case #156for Crossroads Development Company of 525 acres on SR 1324 from AR R-40 to AR R-40Special Use District Commissioner Eleanor N Creech seconded the motion, which carriedby unanimous voteCase 157 Petition to rezone two parcels totaling approximately 5913 acres onSR 1330 in Elevation Township from AR R-40 to Heavy IndustrialSpecial Use District Owner Martin Marietta AggregatesCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board approve rezoning case # 157for Martin Marietta Aggregates of 5913 acres on SR 1330 from AR R-40 to HeavyIndustrial Special Use District subject to the conditions stated by the Planning Boardwith additional language in the guarantee bond on water as stated above, and with theunderstanding that Martin Marietta may appeal to the Board of Adjustment for a varianceon the setback Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion, which carried byunanimous vote7 Public Hearing Special Use DistrictAdvertised The Smithfield Herald 43096News Observer 42796The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished toaddress the Board on the following petitions for special use permitsCase 156 Special Use Permit application for a communications tower onapproximately 525 acres on SR 1324 in Pleasant Grove TownshipApplicant Crossroads Development CompanyCase 157 Special Use permit application for a quarry located on approximately5913 acres on SR 1330 in Elevation Township Owner MartinMarietta AggregatesChairman Denning addressed the following questions to Cal Genereux, CountyPlanner, concerning Cases #156 and #1571 Mr Genereux, was a pre-application conference held by the PlanningDepartment with the applicants Response Yes, Sir2 Did the applicants meet the requirements at that time by providing a sketchplan illustrating the location, size and major design elements of thedevelopment of the sites Response Yes, Sir•3 Did your department prepare an analysis of the applications includingconformity with zoning, subdivision, soil erosion and sedimentation, andhealth regulations Response Yes we did4 Did the Planning Board advertise and hold a hearing open to the publicResponse Yes, Sir5 Was written certification sent to the adjacent property owners in a timelyfashion Response Yes it was6 What is the recommendation of the Planning Board Response The PlanningBoard recommends approval of application for special use permits for case#156 and Case #157Chairman Are there any conditions attached Response Yes sir - Case #157was approved with the following conditions• All necessary safety measures deemed appropriate by DOT be inplace prior to utilization of the newly rezoned property• In the event excavation causes failure of nearby wells, MartinMarietta agrees to post a bond of a sufficient amount to extendpublic water to the quarry vicinity to serve affected wells• Increase the exterior buffer to 250 on the Woodall western tract• Work with South Johnston High School to determine peak schooltraffic hours and agree to prohibit transportation of overburden tothe western tract during these hoursChairman Mr Genereux, please read to this Board the summary of theevidence supporting the Planning Boards recommendation Response MrGenereux read the following evidence of support found by the Planning BoardCASE #1561 The construction of this communication tower will promote the publichealth, safety and general welfare in Johnston County in that it willimprove emergency communications along the I-40 corridor Thecommunication towers are necessary for the effective and uninterrupteduse of cell and PSC communications systems used by motorists andEMS personnel2 This use will not degrade the value of adjoining property owners asshown by appraisal studies for this project and others in the state3 The use complies with the general plan for physical development ofJohnston County in that it provides improved services in an area of theCounty which can support the growth association with the provision ofsuch servicesCASE #1571 Their land use as approved will promote the general welfare of thecounty by providing a local source of construction material used in ouractive construction and road paving industries2 The extensive landscaping and berm requirements of the zoningordinance will protect the values of the adjoining properties3 The use is in compliance with the land use plan for the County in thatthe land use plan requires us to direct intensive land uses to areaswhere they currently exist or are suitable for such development7 Did you notify the applicants in writing of the Planning Boardsrecommendation Response Yes, Sir8 Are the applicant aware that if the Commissioners deny the request thatno application can be accepted for the same or a similar use affecting thesame property for a period of twelve 12 months Response Yes, Sir9 Are the applicants aware that the right of appeal to the Board ofAdjustment must be exercised within thirty 30 days of this dateResponse Yes, Sir10 Are the applicants aware that the permits will expire at the end of twelve12 months if it is not used as permitted within that time periodResponse Yes, SirThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing2858 Decisions on Special Use Permit ApplicationsA CASE #156Upon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by CommissionerJerry F Wood and carried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the County PlanningDepartment to issue a special use permit to Crossroads Development Company for acommunications tower based on the following findings of fact1 The construction of this communication tower will promote the publichealth, safety and general welfare in Johnston County in that it willimprove emergency communications along the I-40 corridor Thecommunication towers are necessary for the effective and uninterrupted useof cell and PSC communications systems used by motorists and EMSpersonnel2 This use will not degrade the value of adjoining property owners as shownby appraisal studies for this project and others in the state3 The use complies with the general plan for physical development ofJohnston County in that it provides improved services in an area of theCounty which can support the growth association with the provision of suchservicesB CASE #157Upon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by CommissionerCookie Pope and carried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the County PlanningDepartment to issue a special use permit to Martin Marietta Aggregates for a quarrybased on the following findings of facts1 Their land use as approved will promote the general welfare of the countyby providing a local source of construction material used in our activeconstruction and road paving industries2 The extensive landscaping and berm requirements of the zoning ordinancewill protect the values of the adjoining properties3 The use is in compliance with the land use plan for the County in that theland use plan requires us to direct intensive land uses to areas where theycurrently exist or are suitable for such development9 Public Hearing Amendments to Zoning Subdivision OrdinancesAdvertised The Smithfield Herald - April 23,30, 1996The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished toaddress the Board on proposed amendments to Article 4, Section 15 of the JohnstonCounty Zoning Ordinance, and Article 9, Section 11 of the Johnston County SubdivisionOrdinanceCal Genereux reviewed with the Board the proposed changes Article 4, Section 15of the Zoning Ordinance relates to Interstate Highway Districts The recommendedchanges would allow detailed site plans to be submitted to the Planning Staff instead ofthe Planning Board, would increase the maximum lot coverage by impervious surfacesand would adjust yard and buffering requirements Proposed amendment to theSubdivision Ordinance would require signed certificates on all plats, major and minorThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing10 Amendments to Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances ApprovedA Zoning OrdinanceFollowing discussion, Commissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board adoptthe following amendments to the Johnston County Zoning Ordinance CommissionerEleanor N Creech seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteARTICLE 4 Section 15 A - Interstate Hiahwav DistrictDELETE Interstate District requires that a detailed site plan be submitted to theJohnston County Planning BoardADD Interstate District requires that a detailed site plan be submitted to theJohnston County Planning StaffARTICLE 4, Section 15 C 3 - Lot Coverage -DELETE a For General Uses The maximum lot coverage by total impervioussurfaces such as roof tops, paving, walkways, etc shall be forty percent40 of the lot areab For Special Uses The maximum lot coverage by impervious surfacesshall be limited to forty percent 40 except when stormwater isretained or detained on the site Any additional runoff resulting from lotcoverage in excess of forty percent 40 must be compensated for bysuch on-site detention or retention measuresADD a For General Uses The maximum lot coverage by total impervioussurfaces such as roof tops, paving, walkways, etc shall be sixty percent60 of the lot area, except when stormwater is retained or detainedon the site Any additional runoff resulting from lot coverage in excessof 60 must be compensated for by such on site detention or retentionmeasuresb For Special Uses The maximum lot coverage by impervious surfacesshall be limited to sixty percent 60 except when stormwater isretained or detained on the site Any additional runoff resulting from lotcoverage in excess of sixty percent 60 can be compensated for by suchon-site detention or retention measuresARTICLE 4, Section 15 C 4 YardsDELETE a Required front150 feet from the edge of the right-of-way of an interstate or otherhighway250 feet from the edge of the right-of-way of an access road ifaccess points are onto an access road3If an access road frontage yard runs parallel to an interstate orother major highway on or in proximity to the right-of-way, thenthe requirement which results in great yard depth not to exceed50 feet from the right-of-way shall controlbRear and side yard requirements1Minimum depth of rear yard - 50 feet2Minimum width of side yard - 50 feetADD aRequired front vard1 30 feet from the edge of the right-of-way of an interstate or otherhighway2 30 feet from the edge of the right-of-way of an access road ifaccess points are onto an access road3 If an access road frontage yard runs parallel to an interstate orother major highway on or in proximity to the right-of-way, thenthe requirement which results in great yard depth not to exceed30 feet from the right-of-way shall controlb Rear and side yard requirements1 Minimum depth of rear yard - 20 feet unless property adjoinsresidential zoning then setback is 50 feet and Landscaperequirements of Section 532a shall apply2 Minimum width of side yard - 20 feet unless property adjoinsresidential zoning then setback is 50 feet and Landscaperequirements of Section 532a shall apply287ARTICLE 4, Section 15 C 5 b - Buffering RequirementsDELETE 1 A minimum of 50 feet of natural buffer area or its plantedequivalent shall be preserved from the edge of the right of way oran interstate or other highway2 A minimum of 50 feet of natural buffer or its planted equivalentshall be preserved on corner side lot lines within 200 feet from theintersection of the side road with the special highway3 A minimum of 20 feet of natural buffer area shall be preservedalong interior side and rear lot linesB Subdivision OrdinanceUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the followingamendment to Article 9 of the Johnston County Subdivision OrdinanceARTICLE 9, Section 11 - Required CertificationDELETE The following signed certificates shall appear on all copies of the final platwhich are submitted to the Planning Board by the subdividerADD The following signed certificates shall appear on all plats major andminor submitted to the Planning Department for review11 Public Hearing 1996-97 Secondary Road Construction ProgramAdvertised The Smithfield Herald 426, 5396 Johnstonian Sun 425, 5296Clayton News Star 423; 43096 Kenly News 424; 5196The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished toaddress the Board on the 1996-97 Proposed Secondary Road Program as presented by theNC Department of TransportationPresent representing the Department of Transportation were Don Dupree,Division Engineer, Ken Murphy, District Engineer, Richie Hines, Assistant DistrictEngineer, Keith Anderson, Intern Trainee, and Jay Stem, County Maintenance EngineerKen Murphy reviewed the proposed program with the Board and offered to answerany questions General discussion followedThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing12 1996-97 Secondary Road Construction Program ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by CommissionerEleanor N Creech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the followingresolution approving the 1996-97 Secondary Road Construction Program as presented bythe NC Department of TransportationRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners has received from theDepartment of Transportation the 1996-97 Secondary Road Construction Program aspresented by North Carolina Department of Transportation officials, said roads being apart of the system maintained by the Department of Transportation, Division ofHighways; andWHEREAS, after careful consideration of the services rendered by said roads andthe traffic demands of said County, it is deemed necessary that said roads be improved,in order to better serve the interest of the people of Johnston CountyNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Johnston County Board ofCommissioners hereby approves and requests that the North Carolina Department ofTransportation make the following improvements in said roads listed on the attachedSecondary Road Construction Program for 1996-97Adopted this 6th day of May, 1996DetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 25346 PMCreated492003 101909 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date561996Book20