September 26, 1995 - 7:00 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Recessed)

September 26, 1995The Johnston County Board of Commissioners resumed regular session Tuesday,September 26, 1995, at 7 00 oclock pm in the Commissioners Meeting Room, JohnstonCounty Courthouse Annex, Smithfield, North Carolina, with the following membersPresent Norman C Denning, Chairman, John M Booker, Vice Chairman, James WCash, Jerry F Wood, Cecil M Massengill, Eleanor N Creech and CookiePopeAbsent NoneAlso Present Richard B Self, County Manager, and Joyce H Ennis, Clerk to the BoardThe Chairman called the meeting to order1 Board of Equalization and ReviewUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry Wood, seconded by Commissioner CookiePope and carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to sit as theBoard of Equalization and ReviewSheila Garner, Real Property Supervisor, introduced the scheduled appealsA Jackie Ray and Sue Vann - Parcel #07D06026 Elevation Township NewValue 95,230 Requested Value 85,000 Reason for Appeal Too much increase sincelast valuation The value went up after informal appeal House is not in a developmentand three mobile homes are in the immediate areaMs Garner A garage was discovered when the appraisers went out to the propertyfollowing the informal hearingB Hazel Jean Massengill - 3 parcels1 Parcel #07G09042D Elevation Township New Value 27,710 RequestedValue None Stated Reason for Appeal One room log house with a bathroom Inside isunfinished No central heat or air2 Parcel #07G09042L Elevation Township New Value 3,110 RequestedValue None Stated Reason for Appeal No right of way to this property - highly erodibleproperty3 Parcel #07G09042 Elevation Township New Value 24,110 RequestedValue None Stated Reason for Appeal 45 acres cleared - No tobacco allotment Oldvacant house with no bathroom Value too high for the location and the amount of incomefrom the propertyC Pauline Smith Parrish - Parcel #10007061B Micro Township New Value21,830 Requested Value 15,000 Reason for Appeal Property off paved road along apath No timber and no building on the propertyD Dale L and Sandra W Austin - Parcel #11M06016A ONeals TownshipNew Value 65,380 Requested Value 50, 800 Reason for Appeal 1991 Double-wideMobile Home not worth what it is valuedE Larry E Massengill - Parcel #08J13044 Ingrams Township New Value73,930 Requested Value None Stated Reason for Appeal 8 acre tract - 4 to 5 acresclear House built in the early 1970s of old lumber - used cabinets, etc - Value too highF Raeford A Johnson, Sr - Parcel #07F05031D Elevation Township NewValue 15,000 Requested Value 13,OOO Reason for Appeal Bought lot for mobile homein mobile home subdivision Appraised at 9200 Lot next door was sold for 12,500 lastyear159G James R Levinson - Parcel #01011026 Banner Township New Value18,580 Requested Value 15,000 Reason for Appeal House in bad shape, badneighborhood Paid 11,000 for house and lot in 1987 The house burned and waspartially repaired Not worth more than 15,0002 Decisions on Appeals - New Values are Approximate, Exact Figures will beDetermined by the Tax OfficeA Jackie Ray and Sue Vann - Parcel #07D06026 Elevation TownshipDECISION Reduce to 92,000B Hazel Jean Massengill - 3 parcels1 Parcel #07G09042D Elevation TownshipDECISION Reduce to26,4902 Parcel #07G09042L Elevation TownshipDECISION Reduce to 2,8003 Parcel #07G09042 Elevation TownshipDECISION Reduce to 23,651C Pauline Smith Parrish - Parcel #1000706113 Micro TownshipDECISION Reduce to 18,000D Dale L and Sandra W Austin - Parcel #11M06016A ONeals TownshipDECISION No change at this timeE Larry E Massengill - Parcel #08J13044 Ingrams TownshipDECISION Reduce to 69,000F Raeford A Johnson, Sr - Parcel #07F0503 1D Elevation TownshipDECISION Reduce to 14,000G James R Levinson - Parcel #01011026 Banner TownshipDECISION Reduce to 16,580The Board discussed the values of double-wide mobile homes and asked Ms Garnerto review the mobile home appeals which have been made, revisit the sites andbring backadditional information on each Ms Garner was also instructed to obtain information onhow surrounding counties value double-wide mobile homes3 Next Meeting of Board of Equalization and ReviewThe Board set the next meeting for the Board of Equalization and Review forTuesday, October 24, 1995 at 7 00 pmUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by CommissionerCookie Pope and carried by unanimous vote, the Board of Equalization and Reviewrecessed until Tuesday, October 24, 1995 at 7 00 pmRegular Session Resumed4 CPA Firm to Recalculate Sales TaxCounty Manager, Richard B Self, discussed with the Board the possibility ofcontracting with an auditing firm to recalculate sales tax for the non-profit businesses inthe County He explained that often businesses fail to list the correct county wherepurchases are made when applying for refund This can result in a loss of revenue to theCounty and Municipalities There would be no monetary affect on the firms which areaudited, and they would be shown how to apply correctly in the future Under a newruling, the Chairman of a Board of Commissioners can request a list of all businesses thatreceived sales tax refunds of 1000 or more160If the Board wishes to pursue this, he recommended the firm of Dixon Odom andCo This would be done on a contingency fee basis - 20 on first 100 thousand found, 15on next 100 thousand, and 10 on all additional discoveriesCommissioner Cecil M Massengill voiced support, but recommended the CountyManager carefully monitor the audit to be sure this is handled correctly and thebusinesses are not adversely affectedFollowing further discussion, Commissioner James W Cash moved the Boardcontract with Dixon Odom Company to recalculate sales tax of the non-profit businessesin the County which receive sales tax refunds, and that this work be done on a contingencyfee basis as outlined aboveCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion, which carried by unanimousvote5 Closed Session - PersonnelUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner CecilM Massengill and carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to meetin closed session to discuss a personnel matterUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by CommissionerEleanor N Creech and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board adjourned closed session andresumed regular session6 Fairway Estates Subdivision in Reedy Creek AreaCommissioner Jerry F Wood commented that he has received a complaint fromdevelopers of Fairway Estates Subdivision on Reedy Creek Road concerning a neighborwho is out of compliance with the Zoning Ordinance Apparently the adjoining propertyowner, a Mr Finske, has a number of junked cars on his property, and the developersbelieve this will adversely affect the sale of their property Commissioner Wood stated thatit is his understanding that Jeff Coutu, Planning Director, has written Mr Finskeexplaining that he is out of compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and needs to come inand discuss the matter with the Planning staffThere being no further business, Commissioner John M Booker moved the Boardadjourn Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvoteNorman C Denning, ChairmanJoyce H Ennis, ClerkDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 33855 PMCreated4142003 93246 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRecessedMinutes - Date9261995Book20