April 1, 1996 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

April 1, 1996The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, April1, 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, Jerry FWood, DDS, Cecil M Massengill, Eleanor N Creech and Cookie PopeAbsent James W CashAlso Present Richard B Self, County Manager, W R Britt, Attorney, and Joyce HEnnis, Clerk to the BoardThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business wastransacted1 MinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the March 4,25, 1996 board meetingsCommissioner Eleanor N Creech noted the following correction to the March 4,1996 minutes Item number 7, reference to Cleveland School should be Cla on SchoolThere being no further corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes approved ascorrected2 Recognition of Award GIS DepartmentThe Board recognized Terry Ellis, GISMapping Director, and his staff for havingreceived the G Herbert Stout Award at the NC Geographic Information Services AnnualConference in Winston Salem The award is the highest recognition given by the state andrecognizes excellence in visionary use of GIS by local governmentMr Ellis explained his department was especially commended for their attention topublic access and for having accomplished so much with only four staff membersBoard members voiced appreciation for the GIS staff and their work3 Emergencv Disaster Plan - Proposed RevisionsDewayne West, EMS Director, stated that following an annual review, certainrevisions to the Countys Emergency Disaster Plan are recommended He outlined theproposed revisions, which primarily consist of points of clarification and a new section onAnimal Control and ProtectionFollowing discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board approve therevised Emergency Disaster Plan as presented Commissioner Eleanor N Creech secondedthe motion, which carried by unanimous voteNOTE Revised Emergency Disaster Plan on file in the Clerks Office4 Call for Public Hearing Ambulance FranchiseDewayne West explained that Mid -South Ambulance will be changing ownershipin the near future and will need to be refranchised New ownership will be named Mid -South Medical Transport He requested the Board hold a public hearing at the May meetingto begin the refranchise procedureCommissioner Eleanor N Creech moved the Board set a public hearing for 1010am, Monday May 6, 1996 to hear public comment on ambulance franchise for Mid -SouthMedical Transport Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion, which carried byunanimous vote2635 Call for Public Hearing Amendments to Zoning and Subdivision OrdinancesCal Genereux, County Planner, stated the Planning Board has recommendedamendments of Article 4, Section 15 ofthe County Zoning Ordinance and Article 9, Section11 of the County Subdivision OrdinanceFollowing discussion Commissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board call fora public hearing at 1100 am on Monday, May 6, 1996, on proposed amendments to theJohnston County Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance Commissioner Eleanor NCreech seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote6 Public Hearing Rezoning CasesAdvertised March 19, 26, 1996 - The Smithfield HeraldCertified letters were mailed to adjoining property owners on March 21, 1996,and notices were posted at the locations on March 20, 1996The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to addressthe Board on the following rezoning requestsCASE #143 Petition to rezone approximately 13685 acres on SR 1504 CrantockRd in Smithfield Township from ARR -40 to Residential 30 Owner Hugh ByrdCal Genereux and Kyle Richter from the Planning Department pointed out theproperty on a map and indicated the surrounding zoning Mr Genereux stated the developerplans to extend water from existing waterline on Hwy 1010 Planning Board recommendedapprovalSteven Sanderson, engineer with Southwind Development Corp, developer ofseveral properties to be considered for rezoning at this meeting, stated a waterline has beendesigned to serve this property, which will be divided into approximately 90 lotsCASE #144 Petition to rezone approximately 4819 acres on SR 1901 PowhatanRoad in Wilsons Mills Township from ARR -40 to Residential 30 OwnerCarousel PropertiesPlanning staff indicated the property and surrounding zoning on a map MrGenereux stated Donald Byrd spoke at the Planning Board meeting voicing his concern asthis property is listed as wetlands He has a hog operation on adjoining property and doesnot wish to have property owners purchase lots and later complain about the odor Heasked to go on record with the Planning Board concerning this matterSteven Sanderson, stated that Southwind has found 40 usable lots in setting out thesubdivision around the wetlands These 40 have been submitted for septic tank approvalThe developer plans to extend the waterline in order to provide sufficient water pressurefor these lotsDonald Byrd was present and again addressed his concerns Mr Byrd stated theproperty is about 65 wetlands, and because he believed this property was not suitable fordevelopment, he started his hog operation at this location In order to get 40 usable lotsfrom this tract, Mr Byrd stated lots will be opened up too near his property and irrigationarea Mr Byrd stated he is doing everything possible to control odor, but can only do somuch He does not want to be subject to lawsuits from property owners who buy lotsunaware of his nearby operation He asked to go on record that his operation was alreadyestablished, and he appeared before this Board voicing his concerns over the developmentof this propertyCASE #145 Petition to rezone approximately 485 acres on SR 1525 CornwallisRoad in Cleveland Township from ARR -40 to Residential 30 Owner Tom AllenThe Planning staff pointed out the properties for Cases 145, 146, 147, 148, and 149on a map and noted the surrounding zoning Mr Genereux stated the Planning Boardrecommended approval of Case #145264Steven Sanderson, engineer, explained this tract is in the preliminary stages ofdesign, and estimated it would be divided into around 50 lots with public waterCASE #146 Petition to rezone approximately 21978 acres onNC 1010 ClevelandRoad in Cleveland Township from ARR -40 to Residential 30 Owner TroyLancasterMr Genereux stated there was no opposition at the Planning Board hearing and thePlanning Board recommended approval He noted, however, since that time, there havebeen calls in his office concerning this rezoningSteven Sanderson stated this tract will be divided into approximately 200 lots Thedeveloper plans to extend water from the Countys waterline on SR 1010Andy Hatcher, resident of Southgate Subdivision, which adjoins this property to thesouthwest, voiced concern that this development would create additional stormwater runoff for Southgate residents He showed pictures and a video of the flooding at Southgateduring the heavy rains last year The flooding caused serious and costly damage for theproperty owners He alleged the drainage system at Southgate is very inadequate, and statedhe was told by the developer that the water problems would get worse when the propertyabove it was developed He stressed that Southgate can stand no more water, and asked theBoard to study the water problem and require a stormwater retention plan before rezoningthis or similar propertySteven Sanderson responded that he did not know how much of the water woulddrain from the proposed subdivision onto Southgate He stated that the video and pictureswere taken during one of the worse rainy periods in recent history and the situation is notusually that bad He noted the property is presently zoned ARR -40 and can be developedwith 40,000 sq ft lots without rezoning He maintained that rezoning to 30,000 sq ft lotswould not change the water drain off situation that muchIn discussion, Board members agreed this matter needs further study to see howdevelopment will affect the existing water problems at Southgate SubdivisionCASE #147 Petition to rezone two parcels of approximately 61 acres on SR 1516Allen Road in Cleveland Township from ARR -40 to Residential 30 OwnerPrimrose Development CompanyMr Genereux stated there was no opposition at the Planning Board hearing and thePlanning Board recommended approvalCASE #148 Petitionto rezone several parcels totalling approximately 12315 acreson NC 210 and SR 1335 Lassiter Road in Elevation Township from ARR -40 toResidential 30 Owners DTJ, IncMr Genereux stated the Planning Board recommended approval of this rezoningT D Poole, one of the owners of the property noted the property would be servedby public water by extending water from Hwy 210 and Lassiter Road He offered to answerany questions the Board might haveCASE #149Petition to rezone approximately 14580 acres on NC 1010 inCleveland Township from ARR -40 to Residential 30 Owners BroadmoorAssociatesMr Genereux and Mr Richter again pointed out this tract on the map and explainedthe property is located behind Broadmoor Subdivision and will be an extension of theexisting developmentThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing2657 Decisions on Rezoning CasesCASE #143 Petition to rezone approximately 13685 acres on SR 1504 CrantockRd in Smithfield Township from ARR -40 to Residential 30 Owner Hugh ByrdBased on the recommendation of the Planning Board, Commissioner Cecil MMassengill moved the Board approve rezoning case #143 for Hugh Byrd of approximately13685 acres on SR 1504 from ARR -40 to R -30 with the added request that potentialproperty owners be informed that Crantock Hog Farm is located in the vicinityCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteCASE #144 Petition to rezone approximately 4819 acres on SR 1901 PowhatanRoad in Wilsons Mills Township from ARR -40 to Residential 30 OwnerCarousel PropertiesBased on the Planning Boards recommendation Commissioner Cecil M Massengillmoved the Board approve rezoning case #144 for Carousel Properties of approximately4819 acres on SR 1901 from ARR -40 to R -30 with the stipulation that Mr Donald Byrdscomments at both the Planning Board hearing and the Commissioners hearing about hisexisting hog operation be noted in the minutes of this meeting Commissioner Cookie Popeseconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote See discussion on Case #144 initem #6 - minutes of public hearingCASE #145 Petition to rezone approximately 485 acres on SR 1525 CornwallisRoad in Cleveland Township from ARR -40 to Residential 30 Owner Tom AllenBased on the recommendation of the Planning Board, Commissioner Cecil MMassengill moved the Board approve rezoning case #145 for Tom Allen of approximately485 acres on SR 1525 from ARR -40 to R -30 Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded themotion, which carried by unanimous voteCASE #146 Petition to rezone approximately 21978 acres on NC 1010 ClevelandRoad in Cleveland Township from ARR -40 to Residential 30 Owner TroyLancasterCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board delay action on this requestand instruct Mr Genereux to consult with engineers, as soon as possible, to see howdevelopment ofthis property will affect stormwater run off onto other properties, especiallythe adjoining Southgate Subdivision Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion,which carried by unanimous voteCASE #147 Petition to rezone two parcels of approximately 61 acres on SR 1516Allen Road in Cleveland Township from ARR -40 to Residential 30 OwnerPrimrose Development CompanyBased on the recommendation of the Planning Board, Commissioner Cecil MMassengill moved the Board approve rezoning case #147 for Primrose DevelopmentCompany of approximately 61 acres on SR 1516 from ARR -40 to R -30 CommissionerEleanor N Creech seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteCASE #148 Petition to rezone several parcels totalling approximately 12315 acreson NC 210 and SR 1335 Lassiter Road in Elevation Township from ARR -40 toResidential 30 Owners DTJ, IncBased on the recommendation of the Planning Board, Commissioner Cecil MMassengill moved the Board approve rezoning case #148 for DTJ, Inc of approximately12315 acres on NC 210 and SR 1335 from ARR -40 to R -30 Commissioner Cookie Popeseconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteCASE #149 Petition to rezone approximately 14580 acres on NC 1010 inCleveland Township from ARR -40 to Residential 30 Owners BroadmoorAssociates266Based on the recommendation of the Planning Board, Commissioner Cecil MMassengill moved the Board approve rezoning case #149 for Broadmoor Associates ofapproximately 1458 acres on NC 1010 ARR -40 to R -30 Commissioner Cookie Popeseconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote8 1996 Eaualization Review HearinAt the request of Tax Administrator, Sterling Hancock, the Commissioners set thefollowing dates for the 1996 Equalization and Review HearingsMay 6, 1996 at 200 pm - Opening dateMay 8, 1996 - 700 pm to 930 pmMay 13, 1996 - 700 pm to 930 pmMay 31, 1996 - 1000 am to 400 pm - Date of adjournment last dayapplications to appear before the Board of E R will be acceptedThe Board will recess each meeting, at which time subsequent meetings will beannounced9 Public Hearing - Financing AgreementCounty Manager, Richard B Self, explained the Local Government Commission hasrecommended a technical change be made to each of the three resolutions adopted February5, 1996, authorizing the filing of applications for installment financing contracts Thischange would alter the wording in item 6 of each resolution to state, the cost of financingunder the proposed Contract compares reasonably with the cost of issuing generalobligation bonds He further noted the cost of the financing would increase the amount ofthe loan from 28 million to 32 million The additional 4 million would be put in a reservefund, and the interest earned would offset the financing cost on this amount The LGC hasalso recommended the financing be extended to 25 years with the County having the optionof a 10 year payoffCommissioner John M Booker asked why the hospital is asking for 4 million forthe emergency room project when, it is his understanding, they have the available moneyHe stressed he would like to be able to reduce the amount the County is borrowing if at allpossible, and questioned if the loan amount should include the 4 million for the hospitalHe also stated he feels strongly that the debt should be paid back in 10 yearsChairman Norman C Denning noted he has talked informally with the hospitalBoard of Trustees and understands their existing funds are needed for future medicalequipment He recommended the Commissioners meet with the Hospital Board of Trusteesto discuss this matterCommissioner Cecil M Massengill concurred He stated he would be reluctant toborrow more than the original 28 million, and expressed concern that the County isrequired to borrow an additional 4 million to be placed in a reserve fund for the length ofthe loan He asked if an insurance pTheyG nlagar Rgrocd tbdankcdinmhis matterCommissioner Cookie Pope expressed similar concerns She stressed the need toconsider ways the County will finance the many future needs to provide quality life for thegrowing population She suggested a long -range financial plan needs to be developed Shestated she would support the debt being extended to 25 year pay back as recommended bythe Local Government CommissionCommissioner Eleanor N Creech stated, in her opinion, the question that must beaddressed is exactly how much money needs to be borrowed She pointed out that since theBoard is responsible for looking after public funds, all questions need to be answered beforefurther action is takenThere being no further comments the Chairman closed the public hearing267Commissioner Jerry F Wood introduced the following resolution which wasdiscussed and its title was readRESOLUTION AMENDING FEBRUARY 5, 1996 RESOLUTIONS MAKINGCERTAIN TECHNICAL CORRECTIONSWHEREAS On February 5, 1996, the Board of Commissioners of JohnstonCounty the Board , adopted three resolutions the Findings Resolutions makingcertain findings relating to the financing of the acquisition, construction, installation andequipping of two new elementary schools, to be known as the Glendale -Kenly ElementarySchool and the Corinth - Holders Elementary School the School Projects , an addition toJohnston Memorial Hospital for a new emergency room and a new building adjacent to theHospital for a new health department the Health Care Project , and an addition to theJohnston County Courthouse for law enforcement facilities the Law EnforcementProject pursuant to an installment financing contract the Contract with the JohnstonCounty Finance Corporation the Corporation , as permitted under N C G S § 160A -20;andWHEREAS, the Board has determined, after consultation with the LocalGovernment Commission who must approve the Contract, that a technical amendment isrequired to each of the Findings Resolutions;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board, as follows1 Item 6 of each of the Findings Resolutions is hereby amended to read asfollows The cost of financing under the proposed Contract compares reasonably with thecost of issuing general obligation bonds2 All Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed3 This Resolution shall take effect immediatelyCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the passage of the foregoing Resolution andCommissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion, and the Resolution was passed by thefollowing voteAyes Commissioners Norman C Denning, John M Booker, Jerry F Wood,Eleanor N Creech, Cecil M Massengill, and Cookie PopeNays NoneNot Voting None10 Bentonville Battleground Historical Association Reauest for FundsLauren Burgess, Secretary of the Bentonville Battleground Historical Association,and John Goode, Battleground Site Manager, appeared before the Board requesting fundsto help upgrade the visitors center and further preserve the battlegroundMr Goode noted that in a recent survey of 384 battlegrounds, Bentonville waslisted 6th The battleground has received considerable publicity lately and the HistoricalAssociation BBHA has applied for National Historic Landmark designationMs Burgess explained that only 130 acres ofthe approximately 6000 acre battlefieldis owned by the state and preserved as an historic site The BBHA has applied for federalfunds in the amount of 26, 000 to develop a preservation plan to determine critical planningareas and priority zones for future preservation They are requesting 5,000 from theCounty toward this goalThe State has awarded an additional 244,000 toward upgrading the visitors centerThis would include considerable structural renovation of the 30 year old facility, as well asproviding up -to -date exhibits The BBHA hopes to raise additional funds to complete thisproject They are requesting 20,000 from the County toward this goalThe Chairman thanked Ms Burgess and Mr Goode for their presentationFollowing discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board appropriate5,000 from contingency for the Bentonville Battleground Historical Associationpreservation planning project and approved the following budget amendmentCommissioner Cecil M Massengill seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteKIDExpenditure Increase10 58557016 Bentonville Battleground 5,000Expenditure Decrease10 58555710 Contingencies 5,00011 Request for Funds Johnston -Lee Community Action - Housing GrantMarie Watson, Executive Director of Johnston -Lee Community Action, addressedthe Board requesting matching funds for a NC Housing Finance Single Family grant Sheexplained the State has approved the two - county grant in the amount of 252,000, of whichJohnston County would receive 159,150 These funds would be used to upgradeapproximately 10 homes for the elderly and disabled She requested 15,900 in match moneyfor this grantFollowing discussion, Commissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board approve15,900 from contingency as matching funds for Johnston -Lee Community Actions NCHousing Finance Grant, with the stipulation that the grant be supervised by HAPP Director,Anne Eason, and Finance Officer, John Massey Commissioner John M Booker secondedthe motion, which failed by the following voteYea Cecil M Massengill, John M Booker, Eleanor N CreechNay Norman C Denning, Cookie Pope, Jerry F Wood12 Town of Smithfield - ETJ RevisionsSmithfield Mayor, Joe Hobbs, and Town Planner, Bob Grant, addressed the Boardconcerning proposed revisions to the Town of Smithfields Extra- territorial JurisdictionMr Grant stated the towns ETJ has not been revised since the 1970s He pointedout with recent annexation, the town is now asking that their ETJ be extended between oneand two miles in all directions in order to oversee development in the area Smithfieldconsiders to be natural growth boundaries He presented a map of the proposed revisionsFollowing discussion, the Chairman asked Commissioner John Booker, CountyManager, Richard Self, and Planner Cal Genereux to meet with representatives from thetown to discuss the proposed revisions A meeting was set for April 11, 1996 at 100 pm13 Noise Ordinance - DiscussionCounty Manager, Richard Self, informed the Board the County has recently receivedseveral complaints about excessive noise, with the request that the Commissioners consideradopting a noise ordinance He explained he and Sheriff Freddy Narron have conductedresearch to see how this problem is handled by other local governments across the countrySheriff Narron stated his office has received over 400 noise complaints over the past15 months He noted these calls can usually be handled by a friendly visit from one of hisdeputies, however, in some cases this is a serious problem He pointed out there is no Statelaw or County ordinance to enforce when people refuse to listen to reason He noted he haslooked at sample ordinances and feels ifthe Board is interested, a combination of these couldbe drafted into a County ordinance that could be enforced He stressed he would still attemptto handle these cases with reason, but an ordinance would give him something to enforcewhen reason failsKaren Ambrose spoke of the problem she has been having with a neighbors loudmusic Ms Ambrose stated she lives next to her church, and the neighbor plays loud musicthrough speakers on his porch at all times of the day and night, even during church servicesMs Ambrose explained the neighbors and church members have signed a petition asking theCounty for assistance The Sheriff confirmed that he has talked with the neighbor, and thegentleman refuses to cooperate Without an ordinance, there is nothing that can be done269The Board asked the County Manager and Sheriff Narron to work together to comeup with a recommendation and report back to the Board, at which time a public hearing willbe scheduled14 Water and Sewer Intersection I -95 and HwyRichard Braswell, spoke on behalf of Roz Jackson, owner of Rozs BBQ Restaurantlocated at the intersection of Hwy 701 and Interstate 95 He explained the restaurant hasserious septic system problems and Ms Jackson needs some help or her business will be injeopardyTim Broome, Engineer with McKim Creed, showed a map and explained the mosteconomical way to get sewer to the restaurant and possibly one other business would be toinstall a pump station with a force main from the Berry Downs Subdivision He noted thiswould not serve the entire area, howeverCommissioner John M Booker pointed out the intersection has the potential ofconsiderable growth if water and sewer is made availableThe Board discussed whether other property owners might be interested inparticipating in an effort to get utilities to this area, including the possibility of specialassessments The Board instructed the County Manager and Engineer Tim Broome to comeup with alternative funding suggestions and cost figures15 Award of Bids Site Preparation for GlendaleKenly Elementary SchoolThe Board reviewed the following bids received March 26, 1996 at 200 pmBen -Mac Construction Co, Inc Wilsons Mills, NC326,580Edwards, Inc, JP, Smithfield, NC416,000Triangle Paving, Inc, Burlington, NC389,635Webcon, Inc,, Smithfield, NC505,000Wooten, Corp ST, Princeton, NC398,150Tom I Davis, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, stated the Board of Education,after studying the bids, has recommended award to low bidder, Ben -Mac Construction Co,of Wilsons Mills at 326,580 He noted bid price includes widening the turn lanes in frontof the school entrance, however, it is believed NC Department of Transportation mayreimburse the County for this costFollowing discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board award bid toBen -Mac Construction at a bid price of 326,580 for site preparation for the newGlendaleKenly Elementary School, with the understanding the Board of Education will fundthis project and be reimbursed when the Certificates of Participation are sold CommissionerEleanor N Creech seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote16 Professional Engineering Report on Water DistrictsTim Broome and Kim Christenson from McKim Creed Engineers, presentedpreliminary reports on the three proposed water districts, Cleveland, Clayton and WilsonsMills They displayed maps and a chart indicating the population, number of potential watertaps, projected water rates, and average monthly costs for each areaMr Broome explained that Wilsons Mills may qualify for some grant money,however, Cleveland and Clayton are not eligible due to the median income level in thoseareasThe Board discussed the question of fire flow requirements in relations to water lineswithin water districts It was noted that in the HopewellPisgah District, 4 lines without firehydrants were installed, which would not provide enough fire flow pressure for fire fightingThey do, however, provide drinking water for these citizens270Following discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board accept thepreliminary engineering reports on Cleveland, Clayton and Wilsons Mills Water Districts,authorize they be submitted to Rural Economic Community Development Service RECD S,and authorize preparation of the necessary resolutions to call for district bond referendumsCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote17 Water Line Between Cleveland and Hopewell - Pisgah Water District LinesThe Board discussed the possibility of a connecting water line between theHopewellPisgah Water District and the Cleveland School area This would provide a seconddirection to bring water to the Cleveland area and would create a loop to better flush thelines and provide more uniform pressureTim Broome explained the cost ofthe project would be 380,000 if done as a changeorder with the HopewellPisgah project There is approximately 175,000 available fromcost savings and contingency with the water district project, which could be applied to thisline He noted the contract period expires in June, so the Board will need to make a decisionsoon in order to take advantage of the contract pricePublic Utilities Director, Haywood Phthisic, stressed the importance of having asecond source line for Cleveland in case of emergency repairs as in the past, and to preventwater shortage during the peak usage months He noted without this line, the County wouldlikely be forced to contend with conservation measures this summerCommissioner Cookie Pope stated, in her opinion, the citizens in theHopewellPisgah District that could not be served need to be taken care ofbefore this moneyis spent on another lineThe Board agreed to consider this matter further at a later time18 Closed Session - Pending LitigationUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to meetin closed session for the purpose of consulting an attorney about pending litigationUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by CommissionerEleanor N Creech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adjourned closed session andresumed regular session19 ProclamationsUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by CommissionerEleanor N Creech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the followingproclamationsA International Building Safety Week - 1996INTERNATIONAL BUILDING SAFETY WEEK April 7-13,1996Whereas, the safety of the buildings we occupy daily is essential to the health, safetyand welfare of the citizens of the world; andWhereas, among the worlds most fundamental laws and ordinances are those whichprovide standards for the safe construction of buildings in which people live, work and play;andWhereas, for construction and building codes to be effective and enforced,understanding and cooperation must exist between code officials and the people they serve;andWhereas, through the efforts of code officials worldwide, and their cooperativerelationship with the construction industry, the administration of these health and life- safetystandards is assured; and271Whereas, units of government across the world -- along with such prestigiousorganizations as Building Officials Code Administrators BOCA International, Inc,International Conference of Building Officials ICBO, Southern Building Code CongressInternational SBCCI, Inc, the Council of American Building Officials CABO, theNational Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards NCSBCS, and the WorldOrganization of Building Officials WOBO -- are joining to promote the use of building andconstruction codes today, for a lifetime of building safety, through the observation ofInternational Building Safety Week; andWhereas, the theme ofInternational Building Safety Week 1996 has been establishedas A Safer World Is on the Horizon;Now, therefore, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners, does herebyproclaim the week of April 7 -13, 1996, as INTERNATIONAL BUILDING SAFETYWEEK, and urge all citizens to participate in International Building Safety Week activitiesto help promote building safety, to create awareness as to the importance of construction andbuilding codes, and to spotlight the role of the dedicated code officials in administering thosecodesAdopted this the 1 st day of April, 1996B County Government Week - April 21 -27, 1996PROCLAMATION - COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK - 1996WHEREAS, April 21 -27, 1996, is National County Government Week andJohnston County is proud of its key role in the governmental partnership as the localprovider and facilitator of important services for the community; andWHEREAS, Johnston County faces the challenge of using limited resourcesefficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the public through such programs as healthcare, child and elder care, environmental protection, deed registration, social services, jobtraining, public education funding, emergency medical services, drug and alcohol abusetreatment, law enforcement, water and sewer services, and library services; andWHEREAS, Johnston County, along with other North Carolina counties hasinitiated numerous model projects, including the on -going redesign and automation ofhuman services functions, development of pre - school programs for children at -risk, and awide range of award - winning productivity programs which save current or future tax dollars;andWHEREAS, Johnston County seeks a stronger partnership with its citizens indefining community problems and solutions through such efforts as strategic planning andlocal focus groups, such as those advocated by the National Association of Counties througha five -year program, Community Countdown 2000; andWHEREAS, leadership in county government today requires a commitment to longhours and continued learning in a variety of topic areas, and a strong sense of purpose toassure that necessary services are provided without undue burden on the taxpayersNOW, THEREFORE, THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OFCOMMISSIONERS does hereby proclaim April 21 through April 27, 1996, as NationalCounty Government Week in Johnston County and urges all citizens to be more involvedin and aware of issues facing our county by volunteering for county programs, voting inelections and attending public meetingsProclaimed this the 1 st day of April, 1996C Week of the Young Child - April 21 -27, 1996PROCLAMATION - WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILDWhereas, Johnston Community College Early Childhood Program, in conjunctionwith the National Association for the Education of Young Children, are celebrating theWeek of the Young Child, April 21 -27, 1996; andWhereas, by calling attention to the need for high- quality early childhood servicesfor all children and families within our community and state, Johnston Community CollegesEarly Childhood Education Program hopes to improve the quality and availability of suchservices; and272Whereas, the future of our community and state depends on the quality of the earlychildhood experiences provided to young children today; andWhereas, high - quality early childhood services represent a worthy commitment toour childrens futureJohnston County Commissioners, do hereby proclaim April 21 -27 as The Week ofthe Young Child and urge all citizens to recognize and support the needs of young childrenin our community and stateProclaimed this the 1 st day of April, 199620 Fireworks DisplayCommissioner John M Booker moved the Board approve the following request fora firework display subject to NC General Statutes 14 -410, 14 -415 and Chapter 20 of theStandard Fire Prevention Code, and contingent upon the petitioner obtaining the necessarypermits from the Johnston County Inspections Department Commissioner Eleanor NCreech seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteTown of Pine Level - July 4, 1996 at 900 pm- Sam Godwin Recreation Park21 Budget Amendments ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by CommissionerEleanor N Creech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budgetamendmentsA Sheriffs DepartmentExpenditure Increase - Jail Medical Reimbursements10 51007400 Capital Outlay 7,50000Revenue Increase10 510034229 Jail Medical Reimbursement 7,50000B Health DepartmentExpenditure Increase - Payment from Wake AHEC for Precepting Students10 59454600 Child Health - Medical Supplies 41250Revenue Increase Child Health - Wake AHEC 41250C Social Services DepartmentExpenditure Increase - Purchase of Child Day Care10 61304519POC Day Care18,81900Revenue Increase10 610034120Child Day Care - Non -FSA18,81900Expenditure Increase- CP L Project Share Funds10 61101911Carolina Power Light2,84100Revenue Increase10 610034123Social Services Administration2,84100Expenditure Increase- Anticipated increase in Foster Care Funds10 61451906State Foster Care16,50000Revenue Increase10 610034121Public Assistance16,50000Expenditure Increase- Additional Revenue from 119610 61001400Travel4893810 61003330Foster Childrens Clothing1,0121510 61354523Contract Program Expense2598510 61401901AFCD -EA597310 61401905IV -E Foster Care2,3494710 61401906State Foster Care8,89631Revenue Increase10 610034123Social Services Administration12,96689Expenditure Increase- Additional Revenue - AFDC -EA10 61451901AFDC -EA11945Revenue Increase10 610034124AFDC Emergency Assistance11945273Expenditure Decrease - Decrease in Funds for COA Block Grant Aging Program10 61204504 Home Delivered Meals 2,7660010 61204508 In -Home Services 3,1470010 61204512 InformationCase Assistance 2,11400Total 8,02700Revenue Decrease10 610034126 Triangle J - Block Grant Aging 8,02700D Mental Health DepartmentExpenditure Increase - Adjust State Fds- Increase Local Fds- Anticipated ReceiptsPersonal Services 25,80900Supplies Materials 5,00000Current Obligations Services 5,00000Contracts, Grants, Other Subsidies 70,43700Total 106,24600Revenue IncreaseABC 5 Cents Per Bottle 4,00000Patient Fees 38,99000Interest Income 26,79500Misc Revenue 1,17500Fund Balance Appropriation 11,88700State Funds 23,39900Total 106,24600E Rescue SquadsExpenditure Increase10 53500412 Rescue Squad Medical Director 3,00000Expenditure Decrease10 58555710 Contingencies 3,0000022 AppointmentsA Bentonville Community Building Board of TrusteesUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner JohnM Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed the following to theBentonville Community Building Board of Trustees for 2 year terms to expire April, 1998Mrs Norwood Smith, Andy Lee, James Beasley, Buck Dunn, and Tan Wilson LeeB Blackmons Crossroads Fire District CommissionUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner CookiePope and carried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed George Massengill, DannyEldridge and Lawrence Massengill to the Blackmons Crossroads Fire District Commissionfor two year terms to expire April, 1998C Library Board of TrusteesUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by CommissionerCecil M Massengill and carried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Shirley Hayesto the Library Board of Trustees for a three year term to expire April, 1999D Local Emergency Planning Committee SARAUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner EleanorN Creech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Kenneth York to theLEPC for a two year term to expire April, 1998274E Emergency Medical Services Advisory BoardCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board appoint the following membersto the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board for two year terms to expire April,1998 Leon Cannady, Joyce Lassiter, Dewayne West, Al Gaskill, John Davis, Dr John Guha,Kathy Ellen, Billy Langston, Scott Givens, and Doug Fisher isher Commissioner Eleanor NCreech seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voteF Fire District Commissions - March Expiration DateUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner CecilM Massengill and carried by unanimous vote, the Board made the following appointmentsto fire commissioners for two year terms to expire March, 1998Archer Lodge - Appointed Kirby Donald Turner, Jr and David T PaceMeadow - Reappointed Roy D Johnson, JrWynn - Reappointed Thomas Gerald Lee, William Mark Allen, and TimothyJame-, PIIrVis23 Surplus PronertCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board declare surplus the bunk bed framesfrom the old satellite jail, and a Caterpillar motor grader Model CAT -12, Serial #7T786and authorize the County Manager to dispose of these items Commissioner Eleanor NCreech seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote24 Monthlv Fee Waived for Refilling Meters at Fire StationsUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner Cecil MMassengill and carried by unanimous vote, the Board agreed to waive the monthly meter feeon refilling meters at all fire stations across the CountyThere being no further business, Commissioner John M Booker moved the Boardrecess until 100 pm, Tuesday, April 9, 1996 Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded themotion, which carried by unanimous voteNorman C Denning, ChairmanJoyce H Ennis, ClerkDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 113723 AMCreated492003 103548 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date411996Book20