March 6, 1995 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

March 6, 1995The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, March 6,1995,at 10 oclock am in the Commissioners Room, Johnston County Courthouse Annex, 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 and Cookie PopeAbsent Eleanor N CreechAlso Present Richard B Self, County Manager, and Joyce H Ennis, Clerk to the BoardThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted1 MinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the February 6, and 22,1995 board meetings There being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes approved aspresented2 Resolution Installment Financing AgreementThe following resolution was discussed and its title readRESOLUTION APPROVING AN INSTALLMENTFINANCING AGREEMENT FOR A WATER TREATMENTFACILITY AUTHORIZED BY NORTH CAROLINAGENERAL STATUTES § 160A -20WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County the Board desires toacquire, construct and equip a water treatment facility the Project in the County, and to financethe Project by the use of an installment contract authorized under North Carolina General Statute160A -20; andWHEREAS, the County has previously determined that the construction of the Project is inthe best interest of the citizens of Johnston County; andWHEREAS, a portion of the cost of the Project will be paid out of certain funds madeavailable through grants and loans from the Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund managed by the NorthCarolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources; andWHEREAS, there have been presented to the Board substantially final forms ofthe followingdocuments which First- Citizens Bank Trust Company the Bank and the County propose to usein connection with the financing of the Projecta An Installment Financing Agreement between the Bank and the County theAgreement ;b A promissory note from the County to the Bank the Note ; andc A Deed of Trust to be executed by the County in favor of the Bank as security for theAgreement together with all other documents required by the Bank as security for the Agreement,the Security Documents NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County, meeting in regularsession at Smithfield, North Carolina, on March 6, 1995, do the followingBE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF JOHNSTONCOUNTY1 The Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to executeand deliver the Agreement and the Security Documents which shall be in substantially the formspreviously submitted, which are hereby approved, with such completions, omissions, insertions, andchanges as may be approved by the Chairman or Vice Chairman, including such changes as may berequired by the North Carolina Local Government Commission, their execution to constituteconclusive evidence of their approval of any such completions, omissions, insertions and changesThe Clerk of the Board shall attest and seal such documents as require the Clerks attestation and theCounty seal2 The officers and employees of the County are hereby authorized and directed to deliver allcertificates and instruments and take all such further action as they may consider necessary ordesirable in connection with execution of the Agreement and the Security Documents and theundertaking of the Project3 To the extent permitted by law, the County Manager, or such other officer or employee ofthe County as may be responsible from time to time for the preparation of the Countys annual budget,is hereby authorized and directed to carry out the obligations imposed by the Agreement on suchofficer or employee4 All other actions of the officers of the County which are in conformity with the purposes orintent of this resolution and in furtherance of the execution of the Agreement and the undertaking ofthe Project, including the execution of the Security Documents, are hereby ratified, approved andconfirmed The representations of the County made in the Agreement and the Security Documentsare hereby confirmed5 The obligations of the County under the Agreement and the Note are hereby designated asqualified tax - exempt obligations for purposes of Section 265b3 of the Internal Revenue Codeof 1986, as amended the Codea The Board will in no event designate more than 10,000,000 of obligations asqualified tax - exempt obligations in 1995 including the obligations hereby approved, for thepurpose of such Section 265b3;b The County and all its subordinate entities within the meaning of Section265b3 of the Code have not issued more than 10,000,000 of tax - exempt obligations in1995 not including private activity bonds, as defined in Section 141 of the Code, other thanqualified 501c3 bonds, as defined in Section 145 of the Code, including the obligationshereby approved;c Barring circumstances unforeseen as of the date of delivery of the obligations herebyapproved, the Board will not approve the issuance of tax - exempt obligations of the Countyor such subordinate entities if the issuance of such tax - exempt obligations would, whenaggregated with all other tax - exempt obligations theretofore issued in 1995 by the County andsuch subordinate entities, result in the County and such subordinate entities having issued acombined total of more than 10,000,000 of tax - exempt obligations in 1995 not includingprivate activity bonds other than qualified 501c3 bonds, including the obligations herebyapproved; andd The Board has no reason to believe that the County and such subordinate entities willissue tax - exempt obligations in 1995 in an aggregate amount that will exceed such10,000,000 limit; provided, however, that if the Board receives an opinion of its bondcounsel that compliance with any restriction set forth in b or c above is not required forthe obligations hereby approved to be qualified tax - exempt obligations, the Board need notcomply with such restriction6 This resolution shall take effect immediatelyCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the passage of the foregoing resolution andCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion, and the resolution was passed by the followingvoteAyes Commissioners Norman C Denning, John M Booker, James W Cash, Jerry FWood, Cecil M Massengill and Cookie PopeNays NoneNot Voting None3 Tax Exempt Loan - Antioch Fire DepartmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John M Bookerand carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolution approving a tax exemptloan for the Antioch Fire DepartmentApproval of Tax Exempt Loan to Volunteer Fire DepartmentNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissionersof Johnston County, North Carolina, does hereby approve a tax - exempt loan to the Antioch FireDepartment, Inc of Middlesex, North Carolina, from Southern Bank Trust in the principal amountof 100,00000, which loan is for the following purposeThe purchase by the Antioch Fire Department Inc of a fire truck which fire truck will beowned and operated by the Antioch Fire Department Inc, and will be maintained at the followingaddress 8604 NC 39 North, Middlesex, North Carolina 275574 EMS Advisory Board Recommend Changes in Level of Service for Rescue Squads -FIRST VOTEAs recommended by the Johnston County Emergency Management Advisory Board,Commissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board approve the following changes in the level ofservice for the Micro Rescue Squad and the Newton Grove Rescue SquadA Micro Rescue Squad - currently operating at EMT -D level Refranchised at EMT -BasicLevel due to a shortage of volunteers for day -time coverageB Newton Grove Rescue Squad - upgrade to EMT -D level of service as they have met allthe requirementsCommissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteSECOND VOTE will be taken at the next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners5 Proposed Amendments to the Cable TV OrdinanceCounty Manager, Richard B Self, informed the Board he has revised the proposedamendments to the Countys Cable TV Ordinance, which the Board originally considered last yearThe changes reflect the Commissioners recommendations as well as suggestions from the local cablecompanies Since the two largest cable companies in the County, Channel Master and CVI, are in theprocess of selling their operations, he offered the following amendments for the Boards considerationat this timeCABLE TV PROPOSED AMENDMENTSSECTION 122 ADD B RIGHT OF COUNTY TO ISSUE FRANCHISE Granteeacknowledges and accepts the legal right of the County to issue this FranchiseSECTION 123 F GROSS REVENUE ADD or as amended by the FCC or CongressSECTION 124 FRANCHISE REQUIRED APPLICATIONBM REPLACEMENT In selecting a franchisee pursuant to this chapter, the applicant shallfurnish the following informationSECTION 126 DURATION OF FRANCHISE; TERMINATION; TRANSFER;RENEWAL DELETE A within sixty 60 days of the receipt of the notice ADD Awithin one - hundred twenty 120 days of the receipt of the noticeSECTION 126 E ADD Renewal Discretion Unless otherwise provided by federal law, but nolater than eighteen months prior to the end of the franchise, application is to be made by the granteefor renewal The Board may take into account quality of service, customer complaints, degree towhich the grantee has extended service, condition of CATV plant and equipment as well as otherfactors required of new applicationsSECTION 127 AUTHORITY GRANTED BY FRANCHISEA ADD Expansion of plant lines shall utilize fiber optic Rebuild shall utilize fiber opticto ensure high quality of service and to reduce the number of amplifiers112 ADD where authorized by lawE ADD Two data channels, one forward data path not to exceed 6 MHz, and one reversedata path not to exceed 6 MHz, shall be reserved for use by the County Franchisee shallprovide these channels without charge to the County government facilities These datachannels shall be coordinated so as to provide consistent quality transmission within andbetween CATV systemsSECTION 128 E ADD The grantee shall own the cable communications system, but shallhave no property right in the public rights of way upon the completion of the Franchise term or anyextension thereofADD F AND G SECTION 129 F As a condition of the Franchise, grantee shall provide television and dataservice to all County government, and public school facilities without chargeSECTION 129 G At all points where separate CATV systems are in the same general area, theyshall allow for a coordinated interconnect between their systems to allow the flow of data on thecounty government channels The expense to be shared between the granteesSECTION 129 C in at least forty 40 percent of the franchise area, ADD for homes within350 feet of the cable system Residences for the Franchise cable system shall be offered the optionto pay the construction costs for the number of feet exceeding 350 feet which are required to servicesuch residenceSECTION 1215 EFFECTIVE DATE Renumber to Section 1220 and ADD THE FOLLOWINGSECTIONSSECTION 1215 LAW GOVERNS In any controversy or dispute under this Ordinance, the lawof the State of North Carolina shall applySECTION 1216 SEVERABIL,ITY If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portionof this Ordinance or the Franchise for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court ofcompetent jurisdiction, or by any Federal, state or Local statute or regulation, such portion shall bedeemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validityof the remaining portions thereofFIRST VOTE A second vote will be taken at the next regular Board meetingFollowing discussion, Commissioner James C Cash moved the Board adopt the amendmentsto the Johnston County Cable TV Ordinance as presented Commissioner Cookie Pope seconded themotion, which carried by unanimous vote6 Department of Transportation - Paving PetitionCommissioner Cecil M Massengill presented a petition from property owners requesting SR1351, Jackson Road, a 9 mile road in Elevation Township, be paved by the NC Department ofTransportationFollowing discussion, Commissioner Massengill moved the petition be forwarded to the NCDepartment of Transportation with the Boards recommendation for consideration CommissionerJames W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteRoss Hailey, Maintenance Engineer with DOT, was present and discussed with the Boardseveral roads that need upgrading due to the bad weather the County has been experiencing7 Public Hearing Rezoning CaseAdvertised February 21, 28, 1995 - The Smithfield HeraldCertified letters were mailed to adjoining, property owners on February 23, 1995 andnotices were posted at the locations on February 23, 1995The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Boardon the following rezoning request Those wishing to be heard were sworn in by the ClerkCASE #119 Petition to rezone approximately 2 acres located on SR 1330 Raleigh Roadin Elevation Township from AgriculturalResidential 40 to Community Business Special UseDistrict Applicant Doris and Glen PooleJeff Coutu, Planning Director, pointed out the property on a map He stated that MrsPoolewill have ceramic classes and a ceramics making shopDoris Poole informed the Board she wishes to renovate her building and make it safer andmore comfortable for her customersThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing8 Decisions on Rezoning RequestCASE #119 Petition to rezone approximately 2 acres located on SR 1330 Raleigh Roadin Elevation Township from AgriculturalResidential 40 to Community Business Special UseDistrict Applicant Doris and Glen PooleUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner CookiePope and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning case #119 for Doris and GlenPoole for approximately 2 acres on SR 1330 in Elevation Township, from ARR -40 to CommunityBusiness Special Use District9 Public Hearing Immediately Following Rezoning Hearing - Special Use Permit RequestsAdvertised The Smithfield Herald - February 21, 28, 1995Certified letters were mailed to adjoining, property owners on February 23, 1995 andnotices were posted at the locations on February 23, 1995The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Boardon the following application for a Special Use PermitCASE #119 A special use permit application for ceramic classes and ceramics making shoplocated on approximately 2 acres on SR 1330 in Elevation Township Applicant Doris and GlenPooleChairman Denning addressed the following questions to Jeff Coutu, County PlanningDirector, concerning Case 1191 Mr Coutu, was a pre- application conference held by the Planning Department with theapplicant Response Yes, Sir2 Did the applicant meet the requirements at that time by providing a sketch planillustrating the location, size and major design elements of the development of the sitesResponse Yes, Sir3 Did your department prepare an analysis of the application including conformity withzoning, subdivision, soil erosion and sedimentation, and health regulations ResponseYes we did4 Did the Planning Board advertise and hold a hearing open to the public Response Yes,Sir5 Was written certification sent to the adjacent property owner in a timely fashionResponse Yes it was6 What is the recommendation of the Planning Board Response The Planning Boardrecommends approval of the application for special use permit for Case #119Chairman 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 read thefollowing evidence of support found by the Planning BoardCASE #1191 Special use is for ceramic making and ceramic classes2 The use will promote the public health, safety and general welfare, iflocated where proposed and developed and operated according to thesite 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 County• •7 Did you notify the applicant in writing of the Planning Boards recommendationResponse Yes, Sir8 Is the applicant aware that if the Commissioners deny the request that no applicationcan be accepted for the same or a similar use affecting the same property for a periodof twelve 12 months Response Yes, Sir9 Is the applicant aware that the right of appeal to the Board of Adjustment must beexercised within thirty 30 days of this date Response Yes, Sir10 Is the applicant aware that the permit will expire at the end of twelve 12 months ifit is not used as permitted within that time period Response Yes, SirThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing10 Decision on Special Use Permit ApplicationCASE #119 A special use permit application for ceramic classes and ceramics making shoplocated on approximately 2 acres on SR 1330 in Elevation Township Applicant Doris and GlenPooleUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner CookiePope and carried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the County Planning Department to issuea special use permit to Doris and Glen Poole for ceramic classes and a ceramics making shop onapproximately 2 acres on SR 1330 in Elevation Township, based on the following findings of factI Special use is for ceramic making and ceramic classes2 The use will promote the public health, safety and general welfare, if located whereproposed and developed and operated according 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 physical development ofJohnston County11 Sheriff Freddy NarronSheriff Freddy Narron addressed the Board concerning what he considers a serious strain onhis department in trying to meet the increasing demands to provide safety for the citizens in JohnstonCounty Sheriff Narron expressed concern that the recent focus on school facility needs couldovershadow the very real problems that his department and other county agencies are experiencingdue to the recent growth in population In no way minimizing the overwhelming school capital needs,Sheriff Narron asked the Board, however, not to forget that all departments are struggling to keepup with the growth and are facing serious shortagesCommissioner Cookie Pope asked the Sheriff if it would be feasible to consider a countypolice forceSheriff Narron replied that with the serious shortages that he sees in his department, everysuggestion should be looked into He voiced doubt though that the Town of Smithfield would beinterested since they do not share his problem with lack of staff He stated he has even looked atWilson County, which is well staffed, for a possible working partnership in the eastern portion of theCountyCommissioner John M Booker asked the Sheriff if the job of law enforcement is being donein Johnston County Sheriff Narron replied that his department is doing a good job considering whatthey have to work with12 NC Forestry Service - Bennie CaseyBennie Casey, Johnston County Forest Ranger, informed the Board that because of recentproposed cuts in State Government, the County may lose one of its four positions He has beennotified that the equipment operators position will not be filled when the current employee retires atthe end of the fiscal year Mr Casey stated that he and the other two rangers can not adequatelycover the entire County He also questioned whether the State would leave the much neededequipment in Johnston County if the operators position is eliminatedCommissioner Cookie Pope informed Mr Casey and the other Board members that shediscussed this situation with Representative Billy Creech and hopes that through RepresentativeCreechs efforts, the position can be preserved She agreed to keep the Board apprised of anyprogress in this situation13 Public Hearing Transfer of Cable Operation - Channel MasterAdvertised February 24, 28, 1995 - The Smithfield HeraldThe Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Boardon a request from Carolina Cable Partners, out of Annapolis Maryland, for a franchise to operate acable system in the areas currently franchised to Channel Master Channel Master Cable isdiscontinuing their services and proposes to transfer their operation to Carolina CableTerry Herlihy, Manager of Channel Master Cable, explained Channel Master has operated acable system in the County for several years as a test situation The company is now involved inmanufacturing and marketing small satellite dishes and no longer has a need for their cable operationRoy Hayes and Walter Payne, representing Carolina Cable Partners, informed the Board theyare a small, but growing company, that is looking forward to operating in Johnston County MrPayne stated the company is aggressive in expanding service and hopes to extend cable to unservedareas in the County He noted the company will operate a local office, which will also serve as aregional office for other areas in eastern North CarolinaThe Board discussed the increase in rates which customers will experience with the transferof operation to Carolina Cable Since Channel Master has operated as a test area, their rates havealways been lower than other cable operators in the County Currently Channel Master customersare paying 1495 for full cable, which includes all channels offered except for the premium channelsCarolina Cables rate for the same service would be 1995There being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing14 Cable TV - Transfer of Operations - Franchise of Carolina Cable Partners - FIRSTVOTEUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Woodand carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the transfer of cable operation from ChannelMaster Cable to Carolina Cable Partners, and approved a franchise for Carolina Cable Partners tooperate a cable system in Johnston County in the areas currently franchised to Channel Master CableSecond vote required at next regular Board meeting15 Budget AmendmentsUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendmentsA Health DepartmentExpenditure Increase - WIC Office - Outreach Project Grant10 59550400Professional Services 27,1200010 59553310Lab Supplies2,5610010 59553200Admin Dept Supplies3000010 59557400Equipment3,40900TOTAL33,39000Revenue Increase10 3519828DEHNR33,39000B Social Services DepartmentExpenditure Increase- Funding for JC Council on Aging for In Home Aide Level II Services10 61204508 In Home Aide Services II 7,83600Revenue Increase10 35338100 Triangle J Block Grant - Aging 7,83600Expenditure Increase - Increase Funding for Foster Care - rate increase to foster parents10 61451905 IV -E Foster Care - StateFederal 13,0500010 61451906 State Foster Care 6,90000Revenue Increase10 35308100 Public Assistance 19,95000Expenditure Increase - Child Day Care10 61304500 POC Day Care 19,32000Revenue Increase -10 35308010 DSS Child Day Care - Non -FSA 19,32000Expenditure Increase - Contribution by Wilsons Mills Christian Church Womens Fellowship10 61001900 General Assistance 20000Revenue Increase10 35358100 Miscellaneous Revenue 20000Expenditure Increase10 61101901Revenue Increase10 35318200Expenditure Increase10 61101901Revenue Increase10 35318200Expenditure Increase -10 61304502Revenue Increase10 35318200C EducationCP L Project Share ProgramCP LSocial Services AdminCP L Project Share ProgramCP LSocial Services AdminAdult Day CareAdult Day CareSocial Services Admin68515,6010015,601006,758006,758005,848005,84800Expenditure Increase - State Grant for School Age Child Care - For Johnston County Schools10 66259025 State Grant - School Age Child Care 27,52692Revenue Increase10 3 83 58000 State Grant 27,52692D Sheriffs DepartmentExpenditure Increase - Contribution DBA Law Enforcement Journal - For DARE Program10 51004400 DARE Program 3,00000Revenue Increase10 34331100 DARE Program 3,0000016 Health Department - Environmental Health SpecialistCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board approve an environmental health specialistposition, to be paid from funds generated by the environmental health department, to enforce theCountys well regulations Included in the motion was approval of the following budget amendmentExpenditure Increase10 59100200Salaries9,3500010 59100600Health Insurance7800010 59100700Retirement4600010 59100701401K2800010 59100500FICA7150010 59101400Travel80000TOTAL12,38500Revenue Increase10 351882Environmental Health Fees Collected 94-9512,38500DiscussionCommissioner John M Booker stated that he had no problem with an inspector, but voicedconcern of liability if the County should ever start certifying wellsChairman Norman C Denning, who also serves as Chairman of the Board of Health, statedthe Health Board discussed this issue, but feels strongly that Johnston County needs to be inspectingwells and enforcing well regulations for the good of the citizens of Johnston CountyFollowing discussion, Commissioner Cecil M Massengill seconded the motion which carriedby unanimous vote17 AppointmentsA Brogden Fire Protection District CommissionersUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John M Bookerand carried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Clarence F Norris, Jr, Linwood Z Wallace,and Melton A Thompson to the Brogden Fire Protection District Commission to serve two yearterms to expire March, 1997686B Local Emergency Planning Committee - SARAUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Popeand carried by unanimous vote, the Board made the following appointments to the Local EmergencyPlanning Committee for two year terms to expire March, 1997Reappointed Ann Creech, David Creech, Representative Billy Creech, Eric Spaulding,Haywood Phthisic, C P Thompson, Ken Smith, Jeff Parrish, Eleanor Sun, Deborah Rathbun, KyleMcDermott, Gerald Hornaday, Dr Jerry Wood, Ross Hailey, Roy Warren, and Dewayne WestAppointed Dick ParkerC Industrial Development CommissionUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Cecil MMassengill and carried by unanimous vote, the Board appointed Jeffrey H Batten as the Microrepresentative on the Industrial Development Commission Mr Battens term will expire March,1997D Town of Smithfield - Planning Board and Board of AdjustmentAs recommended by the Smithfield Town Council, Commissioner John M Booker moved theBoard reappoint Leo Fetzer as ETJ member to the Smithfield Planning Board, and William RagsdaleIII as ETJ member to the Smithfield Board of AdjustmentsCommissioner Cookie Pope seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote18 Citizen Presentation - Reauest for Referendum on Liquor by the DrinkJason Shallcross stated he represents a group of people who want the Board to call for areferendum on liquor by the drink in Johnston County He offered petitions with 1000 namessupporting his request He explained the petitions were circulated in 1993, and because of atechnicality in the way the petition was written, they were never presented to the Board Hemaintained these people still support this requestMr Shallcross pointed out the advantages, in his opinion, to the local economy if JohnstonCounty passed such a referendumChairman Norman Denning explained the Commissioners would not vote on such an issuewithout a full complement of the Board present Furthermore, two year old petitions would not bevalid He suggested the group circulate current petitions to bring back to the Board at a later meetingIn response to a question about the number of petitioners the Board would consider adequate,Commissioner John M Booker pointed out that the law requires 35 of the certified registeredvoters to mandate a referendum A request may fall short of that number, however he noted anelection is an expensive endeavor, and the Commissioners would, in his opinion, want to know thatthis request represents the wishes of many people, not just a fewSeveral people in the audience voiced their views on this matter John Shallcross, Jr pointedout that Johnston County citizens are leaving our County to hold seminars and social functions whereliquor by the drink is allowed If passed, Mr Shallcross stated, this would be an added source ofrevenue for the county Michael Rabil, member of the Mental Health Board, stated he serves onseveral groups and committees that represent different views on this request He stressed the needto look at all aspects of this situation, including how the revenue would be spent19 Lighting of Ball Field - Meadow SchoolSylvia Herring with the Meadow Athletic Association addressed the Board on the need toreplace the lighting on the Meadow School ballfield Ms Herring explained the current system isextremely dangerous and can no longer be used The wood poles do not meet state standards andmany of them have been damaged by wood pests Her association has looked into upgrading thesystem, and has been advised by electrical experts that a complete new system with steel poles andMusco Sports Lights is needed at a cost of 61,000 The community has raised 24,000 and is askingthe County and the Board of Education to provide the rest of the moneyCounty Manager, Richard B Self, reminded the Board that at their April 4, 1994 meeting theyagree to participate in upgrading to state standards the existing lighting systems on school ballfieldsThe agreement was for the County to pay 40 , the community 40 , and the Board of Education theremaining 20 The Meadow request, however, is for an entirely new system at a greater cost thananticipated for upgrading existing systemsFollowing discussion, Commissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board set a limit onappropriations for school ballfield lighting at 24,000, and approve the following budget amendmentfor the Meadow School ballfield lighting request Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motionExpenditure Increase10 66506223 Meadow School Lights 24,00000Expenditure Decrease10 66507500 Contingency 24,0000020 Water District MeetingsThe County Manager informed the Board that the following three meetings have beenscheduled in the Clayton area to discuss a water district March 6th at the Clayton Middle School,March 13th at Johnston Piney Grove Baptist Church, and March 27th at Pine Hollow Golf Course21 Emergency Management Director Receives CertificationIt was announced that Dewayne West, Emergency Management Director, has earnedrecognition from the National Coordinating Council on Emergency Management and been designateda Certified Emergency ManagerThere being no further business, Commissioner James W Cash moved the Board adjournCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteNorman C Denning, ChairmanJoyce K Ennis, ClerkDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 23242 PMCreated4152003 101503 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date361995Book19