September 5, 1995 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

September 5, 1995The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday,September 5, 1995, at 10 oclock am in the Commissioners Room, Johnston CountyCourthouse Annex, Smithfield, North Carolina, with the following membersPresent Norman C Denning, Chairman, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, DDS,Cecil M Massengill, Eleanor N Creech and Cookie PopeAbsent Dr John M Booker, Vice ChairmanAlso Present Richard B Self, County Manager, and Joyce H Ennis, Clerk to the BoardThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business wastransactedMinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the August 7,8, 9, 21, 23, 1995 board meetings There being no corrections, the Chairman declared theminutes approved as presented2 Public Hearing 1000 am - Industrial Revenue Bond FinancingAdvertised Johnstonian Sun on August 24, 1995Michael de Sherbinin, Economic Development Director, informed the Board thatJerry G Williams and Sons, Inc is seeking financing for the expansion of his sawmilloperation through Industrial Revenue Bonds in the amount of 8 Million This wouldrequire Board approval before the request can be forwarded to the N C Department ofRevenueManager Richard B Self explained that no County money would be involved, andthis would neither impact on the Countys credit rating or create liability for the CountyThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearingResolution of ApprovalCommissioner Jerry F Wood introduced the following resolution, the title of whichwas readAPPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE OF INDUSTRIAL PROJECT FOR JERRY GWILLIAMS SONS, INC, AND THE FINANCING THEREOF WITHINDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO8,000,000WHEREAS The Johnston County Industrial Facilities and Pollution ControlFinancing Authority the Authority has agreed to assist in the financing under the NorthCarolina Industrial and Pollution Control Facilities Financing Act the Act of anindustrial project by Jerry G Williams Sons, Inc, a North Carolina corporation theCompany, to construct a 77,000 square foot addition to its existing sawmill facility andacquire and install new equipment therefor the Project in Johnston County and hasindicated that agreement by the execution of an Inducement Agreement between theparties dated July 11, 1995, and;WHEREAS Under G S § 159C-7 the project must be approved by the Secretaryof the Department of Commerce and, under Chapter 588 of the 1987 North CarolinaSession Laws, the Federal Tax Reform Allocation Committee must allocate a sufficientamount of North Carolinas private activity bond limit, as defined in Section 141 of theInternal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended the Code to the financing; andWHEREAS The Rules and Procedures of the North Carolina Department ofCommerce require that the governing body of a county approve in principle any project tobe financed under the Act; and137WHEREAS This Board of Commissioners has today held a public hearing withrespect to the advisability of the Project and the issuance of bonds therefor; andWHEREAS Section 147f of the Code requires that the Board of Commissionersapprove the plan of financing for the bondsNOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County, meetingin regular session at Smithfield, North Carolina, on September 5, 1995, do the followingBE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR JOHNSTONCOUNTY1 The proposed industrial project consisting of the construction of a 77,000square foot addition to its existing sawmill facility and the acquisition and installation ofnew equipment therefor in Johnston County, and the issuance of bonds in an amount notto exceed 8,000,000 in order to finance such project, are hereby approved in principle2 The Board of Commissioners hereby requests the Federal Tax ReformAllocation Committee to allocate up to 8,000,000 of North Carolinas 1995 privateactivity bond limit, as defined above for the financing of the Project3 The Board of Commissioners hereby approves the plan of financing asrequired by Section 147f of the CodeCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the passage of the foregoing resolution andCommissioner Eleanor N Creech seconded the motion, and the resolution was passed bythe following voteAyes Commissioners Norman C Denning, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, EleanorN Creech, Cecil M Massengill, and Cookie PopeNays NoneNot voting None3 Department of Transportation - Addition to SystemThe Board reviewed petitions presented by the North Carolina Department ofTransportation requesting the following roads be added to the State Secondary System formaintenanceBrookfield Court, Hollybrook Circle in Brookfield Subdivision, Pleasant GroveTownship Annie V Drive, Duba Court, Seven Oaks Drive, and Dixie Court in PlantationMeadows Subdivision, Clayton Township Brett Circle in Crossroads North Subdivision,Pleasant Grove Township Queens Ferry Lane, Trotters Run Court, and Bridge Lane inNorth Ridge Subdivision, Clayton Township Julian Lane in Olive Acres, ClaytonTownshipFollowing 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 Cookie Pope seconded the motion, which carried byunanimous vote4 Request to Abandon Portion of Road - Jesse AustinThe Board considered a request from Jesse Austin and Kimberly Austin Harrell forabandonment of a 1250 portion of Austin Pond Road to allow them to combine twoproperties Mr Austin and Ms Harrell have agreed to correct a sharp curve, and relocateand realign the road to coincide with another intersection on Cornwallis Road TheDepartment of Transportation requires the Countys concurrence in this abandonment andrelocation before they can apply for approval from the NC Board of TransportationIn discussion it was determined that there are no other property owners on thissection of the roadFollowing discussion, Commissioner Cookie Pope moved the Board concur with therequest from Jesse Austin and Kimberly Austin Harrell to abandon a portion of AustinPond Road in order to realign the roadway Commissioner Cecil M Massengill secondedthe motion, which carried by unanimous vote1385 Reauest for Name Chance - Carolina Cable PartnersThe County Manager informed the Board that Carolina Cable Partners, who wererecently awarded a cable franchise in anticipation of their purchase of Channel MasterCable TV System, have requested a change in their name In an effort to develop astronger name recognition in the County, the Company is requesting their name bechanged to Johnston County Cable Limited PartnershipUpon a motionby Commissioner Jerry F Wood, secondedby Commissioner EleanorN Creech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolutionRESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE OF NAMEOF CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISEWHEREAS, the County of Johnston has heretofore granted a cable televisionfranchise the Franchise to Carolina Cable Partners; andWHEREAS, Carolina Cable Partners has requested Johnston County to approvea name change of its Franchise Agreement to Johnston County Cable LimitedPartnership, a North Carolina Limited PartnershipIT IS, THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the Franchise held by the Franchisee ishereby certified to be valid and in full force and effect and Franchisee is not in default inany of the terms and provisions of the Franchise as of the date of this Resolution; andIT IS, THEREFORE, FURTHER RESOLVED that the change of name toJohnston County Cable Limited Partnership, of the Franchise heretofore granted toCarolina Cable Partners is hereby APPROVEDADOPTED this 5th day of September, 19956 Tax Exempt Loan - Meadow Fire DepartmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner CookiePope and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolution approvinga tax exempt loan for the Meadow Fire DepartmentAPPROVAL OF TAX EXEMPT LOAN TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board ofCommissioners of Johnston County, North Carolina, does hereby approve a tax-exemptloan to the Meadow Fire Department, the VFD in the principal amount of 130,000,which loan is for the following purposeThe purchase by the VFD of a fire truck which fire truck will be owned andoperated by the VFD at the following address 7409 NC 50 South, Benson, NC 275047 ProclamationsUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner JamesW Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamationsHUNTING AND FISHING DAY - 1995WHEREAS Conserving our States natural and wildlife resources is one of themost important responsibilities we have to this and future generations of North Carolina;and,WHEREAS Hunters and anglers were among the first to realize this responsibilityalmost 100 years ago; and,WHEREAS North Carolina hunters and anglers took steps to organize theconservation movement; supported laws to stop exploitation of wildlife; aided inestablishing game and fish laws; and were instrumental in establishing hunting andfishing license fees; and,WHEREAS In fiscal year 1994-95, North Carolina hunters and anglerscontributed 25 million to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for fish andwildlife management programs139NOW, THEREFORE, the JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OFCOMMISSIONERS do hereby proclaim September 23, 1995 as HUNTING ANDFISHING DAY in Johnston CountyProclaimed this the 5th day of September, 1995PROCLAMATION - UNITED WAY DAY 1995WHEREAS, volunteers are the essential key that make America the most givingnation on earth, and through its volunteers in our area, United Way of Johnston Countyhelps our community meet critical health and human care needs on a daily basis; andWHEREAS, hundreds of caring and concerned citizens from all walks of lifevolunteer with the United Way of Johnston County which is responsible for collectingvoluntary contributions to support 32 human care agencies providing services andprograms to Johnston County Citizens; andWHEREAS, the needs and services have grown over the years, with the goal of theUnited Way of Johnston County growing from 45,975 in 1970 to the 1996 goal of425,00000, with this organization raising over 45 million dollars through its yearlycampaigns; andWHEREAS, this locally managed and supported effort uses only 14 of its annualfunds for administrative and fund-raising expenses, resulting in the United Way ofJohnston Countys efforts through the years touching one million lives in our areaNOW, THEREFORE, the JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OFCOMMISSIONERS do hereby proclaim September 19, 1995 as UNITED WAY DAY inJohnston County, and urge all of our citizens to recognize the efforts and achievements ofour United Way Volunteers during this observanceProclaimed this the 5th day of September, 19958 Budget Amendments ApprovedUpon a motionby Commissioner Jerry F Wood, secondedby Commissioner EleanorN Creech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budgetamendmentsChild SupportExpenditure Increase - reimbursement from State for conversion to ACTS10 46500300 Salaries Part Time 2,36830Revenue Increase10 465034147 Conversion to ACTS 2,36830Health DepartmentExpenditure Increase- Grant- TB Elimination Prog Tri County Comm Health10 5915-0300 Part-Time Salaries - Epidemiology 2,00000Revenue Increase10 5915-34109 Tri Co Comm Health Center - Epidemiology 2,00000Expenditure Increase - Ins Liability Policy refund - Nurse-Midwife who resigned10 5925-5400 Insurance - Maternal Health 2,84200Revenue Increase10 5925-34111 Maginnis Associates 2,84200Expenditure Increase - Registration refund for nurse-midwife who resigned10 5925-1410 Training - Maternal Health 21500Revenue Increase105925-34111 Professional Education Center 215009 Recreation Grants ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by CommissionerCookie Pope and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following recreationgrantsNorth Johnston High School, 2,000; Clayton Civitan Club Community Center,2,000; Princeton PTO, 2,000; Princeton Booster Club, 2,000; Family Life Center,2,000; Archer Lodge Community Center, Inc, 2,00014010 Hopewell Pisgah Water District BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner EleanorN Creech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to sit as theHopewell Pisgah Water District BoardDesignation of County Manager to Receive Funds and Process Pay RequestsUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner JamesW Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board designated the County Manager toprocess pay requests and authorize receipt of funds on behalf of the Hopewell PisgahWater DistrictRegular Session ResumedUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by CommissionerCookie Pope and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adjourned session as theHopewell Pisgah Water District Board and resumed regular session111995 - Johnstonian SunThe Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished toaddress the Board on the following rezoning requestsA CASE #131 - Petition to rezone approximately 1 acre on SR 2156 ZelmaRoad in Beulah Township from AR R-40 to Highway Business ApplicantNathan RayCal Genereux, Zoning Director, pointed out the tract on a map He indicated MrRay wishes to operate a small used car lot on the property The Planning Boardrecommended approval to Highway Business 4B CASE #133 -Petition to rezone approximately 11 acres located on NC 210 inPleasant Grove Township from AR R-40 to AR R-40 Special Use DistrictApplicant David and Sindee MorseCal Genereux indicated the property on a map and stated Mr and Mrs Morse wishto operate a day-care center at this site The Planning Board recommended approvalC CASE #134 -Petition to rezone approximately 124 acres located on SR 1168Tar Heel Road in Banner Township from Highway Business to LightIndustrial Applicant Kenneth WestJeff Coutu, Planning Director, pointed out the property on a map He explained theproperty was previously used as a commercial site and has four existing buildings ThePlanning Board recommended approval of this requestKenneth West, Applicant, stated he plans to lease the property once it is rezonedD CASE #135 - Petition to rezone approximately 191 acres located on SR 1007Brogden Road in Boon Hill Township from AR R-40 to Heavy IndustrialSpecial Use District Owner Melvin Allen Applicant Barrus ConstructionCompanyJeff Coutu indicated the property on a map and explained the Barrus Company isrequesting rezoning so they can expand their existing sand quarry operationThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing14112 Decisions of Rezoning RequestsCASE #131 - Petition to rezone approximately 1 acre on SR 2156 Zelma Road inBeulah Township from AR R-40 to Highway Business Applicant Nathan RayUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by CommissionerJerry F Wood and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning Case #131 forNathan Ray for one acre located on SR 2156 in Beulah Township from AR R-40 toHighway Business 4CASE #133 - Petition to rezone approximately 11 acres located on NC 210 inPleasant Grove Township from AR R-40 to AR R-40 Special Use District ApplicantDavid and Sindee MorseUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner Cecil MMassengill and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning Case #133 forDavid and Smdee Morse of approximately 11 acre on NC 210 in Pleasant Grove Townshipfrom AR R-40 to AR R-40 Special Use DistrictCASE #134 - Petition to rezone approximately 124 acres located on SR 1168 TarHeel Road in Banner Township from Highway Business to Light IndustrialApplicant Kenneth WestUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner CecilM Massengill and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning Case #134 forKenneth West of approximately 124 acres on SR 1168 in Banner Township from HighwayBusiness to Light IndustryCASE #135 - Petition to rezone approximately 191 acres located on SR 1007Brogden Road in Boon Hill Township from AR R-40 to Heavy Industrial SpecialUse District Owner Melvin Allen Applicant Barrus Construction CompanyUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by CommissionerEleanor N Creech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning Case#135 for Melvin Allen, owner, and Barrus Construction Company, applicant, ofapproximately 191 acres on SR 1007 in Boon Hill Township from AR R-40 to HeavyIndustrial Special Use District13 Public Hearing - Special Use Permit ApplicationsAdvertised August 23, 30, 1995 - Johnstonian SunCertified letters were mailed to adioininff nronerty owners on AuL-ust 24 1The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished toaddress the Board of the following special use permit requestsA CASE #133 - Special Use Permit application for day care facility on approximately11 acres on NC 210 in Pleasant Grove Township Applicant David and SindeeMorseChairman Denning addressed the following questions to Jeff Coutu, CountyPlanning Director, concerning Case #1331 Mr Coutu, was a pre-application conference heldby the Planning Departmentwith the applicant Response Yes, Sir2 Did the applicant 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, Sir3 Did your department prepare an analysis of the application includingconformity with zoning, subdivision, soil erosion and sedimentation, andhealth regulations Response Yes we did1424 Did the Planning Board advertise and hold a hearing open to the publicResponse Yes, Sir5 Was written certification sent to the adjacent property owner 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 permit - Case #133Chairman Are there any conditions attached Response No sirChairman Mr Coutu, please read to this Board the summary of the evidencesupporting the Planning Boards recommendation Response Mr Coutu read1 Special use is for a day care2 The use will promote the public health, safety and generalwelfare, if located where proposed and developed and operatedaccording to the site plan as submitted3 The use will maintain the value of contiguous property4 The use is in compliance with the general plans for the physicaldevelopment of Johnston County7 Did you notify the applicant in writing of the Planning Boardsrecommendation Response Yes, Sir8 Is the applicant aware that if the Commissioners deny the request that noapplication can be accepted for the same or a similar use affecting the sameproperty for a period of twelve 12 months Response Yes, Sir9 Is the applicant aware that the right of appeal to the Board of Adjustmentmust be exercised within thirty 30 days of this date Response Yes Sir10 Is the applicant aware that the permit will expire at the end of twelve 12months if it is not used as permitted within that time period ResponseYes, SirB CASE #135 - Special Use Permit application for a sand mining operation onapproximately 191 acres on SR 1007 Brogden Road in Boon Hill TownshipOwner Melvin Allen Applicant Barrus Construction CoChairman Denning addressed the following questions to Jeff Coutu, CountyPlanning Director, concerning Case 1351 Mr Coutu, was a pre-application conference held by the Planning Departmentwith the applicant Response Yes, Sir2 Did the applicant 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, Sir3 Did your department prepare an analysis of the application 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 owner 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 permit - Case #135Chairman Are there any conditions attached Response No sirChairman Mr Coutu, please read to this Board the summary of the evidencesupportinv the Planninv Boards recommendation Response Mr Coutu read1 Special use is for sand mining2 The use will promote the public health, safety and generalwelfare, if located where proposed and developed and operatedaccording to the site plan as submitted3 The use will maintain the value of contiguous property4 The use is in compliance with the general plans for the physicaldevelopment of Johnston County7 Did you notify the applicant in writing of the Planning Boardsrecommendation Response Yes, Sir1438 Is the applicant aware that if the Commissioners deny the request that noapplication can be accepted for the same or a similar use affecting the sameproperty for a period of twelve 12 months Response Yes, Sir9 Is the applicant aware that the right of appeal to the Board of Adjustmentmust be exercised within thirty 30 days of this date Response Yes Sir10 Is the applicant aware that the permit will expire at the end of twelve 12months if it is not used as permitted within that time period ResponseYes, SirThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing14 Decisions on Request for Special Use PermitsA CASE #133 - Special Use Permit application for day care facility onapproximately 11 acres on NC 210 in Pleasant Grove Township ApplicantDavid and Sindee MorseUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner Cecil MMassengill and carried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the County PlanningDepartment to issue a special use permit to David and Sindee Morse for a day care facilityon approximately 11 acres on NC 210 in Pleasant Grove Township, based on the followingfindings of fact1 Special use is for a day care2 The use will promote the public health, safety and general welfare, iflocated where proposed and developed and operated according to the siteplan as submitted3 The use will maintain the value of contiguous property4 The use is in compliance with the general plans for the physicaldevelopment of Johnston CountyB CASE #135 - Special Use Permit application for a sand mining operationon approximately 191 acres on SR 1007 Brogden Road in Boon HillTownship Owner Melvin Allen Applicant Barrus Construction CoUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner CecilM Massengill and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board authorized the County PlanningDepartment to issue a special use permit to Barrus Construction Co for a sand miningoperation on approximately 191 acres on SR 1007 in Boon Hill Township, based on thefollowing findings of fact1 Special use is for sand mining2 The use will promote the public health, safety and general welfare, iflocated where proposed and developed and operated according to the siteplan as submitted3 The use will maintain the value of contiguous property4 The use is in compliance with the general plans for the physicaldevelopment of Johnston County15 AppointmentsA Board of AdjustmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner CecilM Massengill and carried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Dale Parker andappointed Lester E Misenheimer to the Johnston County Board of Adjustment for threeyear terms to expire 93098B Alcoholic Beverage Control BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner CookiePope and carried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Jimmy Rogers Flowers to theJohnston County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for a three year term to expire 93098144C Industrial Facility and Pollution Control Financing AuthorityUpon a motionby Commissioner Jerry F Wood, secondedby Commissioner EleanorN Creech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Donald Rains andGraham Neville, and appointed Melvin A Scott, Jr to the Industrial Facility PollutionControl Financing Authority for six year terms to expire 83101D Mocassin Creek Service District BoardCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board appoint the following members tothe Mocassin Creek Service District Board and set original terms of rural appointees forthree years in order to create staggered appointmentsWilliam H Creech, representing Town of Pine Level, and Joe Moore, representingTown of Selma to two year terms to expire 93097Gerald F Peedin, James D Edwards, Sr and Ray Evans, representing rural residents ofthe District, to three year terms to expire 93098 subsequent terms to be 2 yearsCommissioner Cecil M Massengill seconded the motion, which carried byunanimous voteE Johnston-Lee Community Action BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by CommissionerCookie Pope and carried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Reginald R Holley tothe Johnston-Lee Community Action Board to serve a two year term to expire 83197F Town of ClaytonUpon a motion by James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board appointed Michael L Johnson as ETJ alternatemember to the Clayton Planning Board, as recommended by the Clayton Town Council16 Hopewell Pisgah Water District Advisory BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner EleanorN Creech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board created the Hopewell Pisgah WaterDistrict Advisory Board and appointed the following members setting initial terms tocreate staggered appointmentsErnest W Whitley, Joe David Austin, and Betty O Woodall to serve initial threeyear terms to expire 93098 subsequent terms to be 2 year termsGeorge R Langdon, Hobert Reeder, S D Allen, and George Hobson Pope, Jr totwo year terms to expire 9309717 County Billboard - One Side Leased to Tourism AuthorityCounty Manager, Richard B Self, explained that Curtis Williams, owner of thebillboard on I-95 in Benson, which the Board designated as an official County billboard attheir August 7, 1995 meeting, has notified the County that there was a misunderstandingas to the terms he proposed for its use He stated his proposal was to lease one side foradvertising to the Tourism Authority and allow free advertising of the other side to theCountyMr Self stated the Tourism Authority has agreed to these terms and is requestingthe Board approve the proposalUpon a motionby Commissioner Jerry F Wood, secondedby Commissioner CookiePope and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the proposal from CurtisWilliams to lease one side of the County designated billboard to the Tourism Authority,with the understanding that the other side will be free to the County and or the Town ofBenson14518 Public Hearing - 1045 am - Five-Year Vested Right - Sunstar HomesAdvertised Johnstonian Sun, August 24, 1995The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished toaddress the Board on a request from Sunstar Homes for a five-year vested right of zoningfor the Sweetwater Planned Unit Development projectJeff Coutu, Planning Director, presented the site plan for the Sweetwater PUDand explained the project includes up to 1800 lots He noted the developers feel that it willtake several years to complete the projectThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing19 Sunstar Homes, Sweetwater PUD Approval of Site Plan Five-Year VestedRightUpon a motion by Commissioner Cookie Pope, seconded by Commissioner JamesW Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the site plan and granted afive-year vested right to Sunstar Homes for their Sweetwater PUD Project20 Resolution Introduction of Bond Order - 50 Million General Obligation SchoolBondsThe following Bond Order was discussed and its title was readBOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERALOBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY IN THEMAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 50,000,000 FOR THEPURPOSE OF FINANCING, IN PART, THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTIONAND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES IN JOHNSTON COUNTYWHEREAS The Board of Commissioners of Johnston County the Board hasdecided to pursue the issuance of general obligation school bonds in the maximumaggregate principal amount of 50,000,000 under the Local Government Bond Act theAct to finance, in part, the acquisition, construction and equipping of school facilities inJohnston County; andWHEREAS The Board has filed an application with the Local GovernmentCommission of North Carolina for approval of such bonds as required by the ActBE IT ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF JOHNSTONCOUNTY1 It is hereby determined necessary and expedient for Johnston County toborrow money, and there are hereby authorized to be issued general obligation schoolbonds of Johnston County for the purpose of providing money to finance, in part, theacquisition, construction and equipping of school facilities in Johnston County2 The bonds shall be in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed50,000,0003 The bonds shall be general obligations of Johnston County for the paymentof principal of and interest on which its full faith and credit shall be irrevocably pledgedand taxes will be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on thebonds4 A sworn statement of debt has been filed with the Clerk to the Boardpursuant to GS § 159-55 and is open to public inspection5 This Bond Order will take effect when approved by the voters of JohnstonCounty pursuant to G S § 159-61Commissioner Jerry F Wood then moved that the foregoing Bond Order beintroduced , such motion was seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope and a vote thereonwas as followsDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 34500 PMCreated4142003 94854 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - 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