December 5, 1994 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Meeting of the Johnston County Board of CommissionersDecember 5, 1994The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, December 5, 1994, at10 oclock a in the Commissioners Room, Johnstonwith the following members County Courthouse Annex, Smithfield, North Carolina,Present Norman C Denning, Chairman, James W Cash, John M Booker, DVM, Jerry F Wood,DDS, Eleanor N Creech, Cecil M Massengill and Cookie Pope,Absent Frank B HoldingAlso 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 transactedOld Business1 MinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the November 7, 1994 boardmeeting There being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes approved as presented2 Resolution of Apprvci ation and Pla a to Commissioner Frank B Hol Upon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolution of appreciation to Frank B Holdingwho served on the Board of County Commissioners from September 3, 1957 to December 5, 1994Resolution of AppreciationWHEREAS Frank B Holding has served thirty -seven years with dedication, honor and distinction as amember of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners; andWHEREAS throughout his tenure as Commissioner he has continuously given generously of his time andeffort in securing a better life for the citizens of Johnston County; andWHEREAS his exemplary conduct and sense of fairness has earned him the respect of area residentsrepresenting all ages and walks of life, andWHEREAS his endeavor to reach out a helping hand to everyone in the County has earned the affectionof many who are proud to call him friend NOW, THEREFORE, The JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS do hereby extendthis Resolution of Appreciation to Frank B Holding, Johnston County Commissioner from 1957 to1994, recognizing his many contributions to the County and its citizens, and offering to him and his familythe very best wishes for the futureAdopted this the 5th day of December, 1994Chairman Denning offered to deliver to Mr Holding the resolution, which was signed by Boardmembers who have served with him, and a Plaque recognizing his outstanding contributions to the CountyNew Business3 Reorjranization of Board of CommissionersNewly elected Commissioner, Cookie Pope, was seatedThe Chairman turned the meeting over to the County Manager to preside in the election of a chairmanof the Board of CommissionersThe County Manager called for nominations for Chairman of the Board to serve a one year termCommissioner James W Cash nominated Norman C Denning to serve as Chairman of the Board ofCommissioners Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the nominationCommissioner John M Booker moved the nominations be closed Commissioner Eleanor N Creechseconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteNorman C Denning was elected Chairman of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners byunanimous vote The County Manager turned the meeting over to Chairman Denning for the election of ViceChairmanDecember 5, 1994 ContinuedChairman Denning thanked the Board for their continued support He called for nominations for ViceChairman of the Board to serve a one year termCommissioner Cecil M Massengill nominated John M Booker as Vice Chairman CommissionerEleanor N Creech seconded the nominationCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the nominations be closed Commissioner James W Cashseconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote and John M Booker was elected Vice Chairman4 1995 Schedule of Regular Meetings and Employee Holiday Schedule ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner Cecil M Massengilland carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following schedule of regular Board of Commissionermeetings for 1995, and the 1995 holiday schedule for County employeesJOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF CON MSSIONERSSCHEDULE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS 1995Meeting Place - Johnston County Courthouse Annex Commissioners RoomSmithfield, North Carolina Meeting Time 1000 amJanuaryTuesday, January 3, 1995FebruaryMonday, February 6, 1995MarchMonday, March 6, 1995AprilMonday, April 3, 1995MayMonday, May 1, 1995JuneMonday, June 5, 1995JulyMonday, July 3, 1995AugustMonday, August 7, 1995SeptemberTuesday, September 5, 1995OctoberMonday, October 2, 1995NovemberMonday, November 6, 1995DecemberMonday, December 4, 19955 Public duU 1015 am - Rezoning CasesAdvertised The Smithfield Herald - November 25, December 3, 1994Certified letters were mailed to ado ro owners on November 21 1994 and notices were?ostQd at the locations on November 23 1994The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board on thefollowing rezoning requestsAs CASES #108 and #109 included requests for sPecial use Permits, those Persons wishing to speakon those two cases were sworn in by the ClerkCASE #110 was advertised in error It does not require Board actionCASE #108 Petition to rezone approximately o General Business Special vUse District t Owners Kenneth1526 in Cleveland Township from AlR-40and Martha Higgins Applicant Sharon Mastafiak, DVMJeff Coutu, Planning Director, indicated the tract on a map and pointed out the surrounding zoningHe noted Dr Mastafiak wishes to build a veterinary hospital on the propertySharon Mastafiak, DMV, explained she plans a small animal veterinary hospital that will be attractivein appearance and in keeping with the neighborhood concrete wallshwhich would prevent and odor problemsarea would be completely surrounded by for theJohnston County 1995 Holiday ScheduleNew Years DayMonday, January 2Monday, January 16Martin Luther King,Jr DayFriday, April 14Good FridayMonday, May 29Memorial DayTuesday, July 4Independence DayMonday, September 4Labor DayFriday, November 10Veterans DayThanksgivingThursday Friday, November 23 24ChristmasMonday and Tuesday, December 25 265 Public duU 1015 am - Rezoning CasesAdvertised The Smithfield Herald - November 25, December 3, 1994Certified letters were mailed to ado ro owners on November 21 1994 and notices were?ostQd at the locations on November 23 1994The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board on thefollowing rezoning requestsAs CASES #108 and #109 included requests for sPecial use Permits, those Persons wishing to speakon those two cases were sworn in by the ClerkCASE #110 was advertised in error It does not require Board actionCASE #108 Petition to rezone approximately o General Business Special vUse District t Owners Kenneth1526 in Cleveland Township from AlR-40and Martha Higgins Applicant Sharon Mastafiak, DVMJeff Coutu, Planning Director, indicated the tract on a map and pointed out the surrounding zoningHe noted Dr Mastafiak wishes to build a veterinary hospital on the propertySharon Mastafiak, DMV, explained she plans a small animal veterinary hospital that will be attractivein appearance and in keeping with the neighborhood concrete wallshwhich would prevent and odor problemsarea would be completely surrounded by for the641Decewber 5, 1994 Continuedneighbors She stated her business hours would not coincide with rush -hour traffic and should not create afiak offered to agree to stipulations preventing any future outdoor runs andproblem in the area Dr Mastafurther stated she would be willing to place privacy shrubbery along her property lines,Gail Perry who lives across from the property opposedadditional traffic problems and lower the value of property n the area She al ovoiced on ern that toxic a business would createwaste from the hospital would contaminate her well, toxicOthers who spoke in opposition to the rezoning were Mr, Higgins, James Anderson, Tommy Willett,and Bill EvansIn response to a question from Commissioner John M Booker, Dr Mastafiak stated she plans to installtwo separate septic systems with the hope of eventually connecting to the public water systemCASE #109 Petition to rezone approximately one acre located on NC 50 in Pleasant Grove Townshipfrom ARR -40 to ARR Special Use District Owner Lena Langdon Applicant TEA Group MaureenMannionJeff Coutu pointed out the property on a map and explained the TEA Group plans to install a cellulartower at the siteMaureen Mannion with the TEA Group stated they wish to install a communications tower andunmanned equipment building on the lot The tower will be I used for cellular and other wirelesscommunications services No water or sewer will be requiredCASE #111 Petition to rezone approximately 13 acres located at the intersection of NC 210 and WhiteMemorial Church Road SR 1532 in Pleasant Grove Township from ARR -40 to Highway Business OwnersDurwood and Sandra YoungJeff Coutu pointed out the property on a map and explained Mr Young wishes to place a used car loton the property,Durwood Young stated the business would remain small with only a few cars on the lot at any timeHe pointed out the proposed site is a corner lot and he owns the surrounding propertyDon Dupree, Ed Profetto, Kenneth Broadwell, Agnesneighborhood, spoke in opposition to the rezoning They voiced ced the foll following erns increased traffic, theof property value, ground water contamination from oil and gas spills, and future change in type of highwaybusinessJeff Coutu explained Mr Youngs request did not include a special use stipulation He noted thatfollowing consideration, the Planning Board recommended denialThere being no further comments,6 Decisions on Repo it Casesthe Chairman closed the public hearingCASE #108 Petition to rezone approximately 66 acres located on North Shiloh Chur ch Road SR1526 in Cleveland Township from ARR -40 to General Business Special Use District Owners Kennethand Martha Higgins Applicant Sharon Mastafiak, DVMThe Board postponed a decision in this case until the January meetingCASE #109 Petition to rezone approximately one are located on NC 50 in Pleasant Grove Townshipfrom A M -40 to AIM Special Use District Owner Lena Langdon Applicant TEA Group MaureenMannionUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning for Lena Langdon Case 109 of one acre on NC 50in Pleasant Grove Township from A13R -40 to A Special Use DistrictCASE #111 Petition to rezone approximately 13 acres located at the intersection of NC 210 andWhite Memorial Church Road SR 1532 in Pleasant Grove Township from AI;R -40 to HighwayBusiness Owners Durwood and Sandra YoungCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the Board deny Case #111 - rezoning of 13 acres in PleasantGrove Township from ARR -40 to Highway Business for owners, Durwood and Sandra Young CommissionerJerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote7December 5,, 1994 ContinuedAdv__ ise ;The Smithfield Herald _A ^von m??? December Noverted at the locations on November 23 1994TheChairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board on thefollowing application for a Special Use Permit4CASE #109 Special use permit request for a communications Grove Township Owner Lenaangdon APPli ant 4building on approximately one acre on NC 50 in Pleasant PTEA Group Maureen Marmion `Denning addressed the following questions to Jeff Coutu, County Planning DirectorChairman gconcerning CASE 109artment with the applicant1 Mr Coutu, was a pre - application conference held by the Planning De PResponse Yes, Sir providing a sketch plan illustrating the2 Did the applicant meet the requirements at that time bylocation, size and major design elements oft the application including conformity with zoning,3 Did your department prepare an analysis of PP we did,subdivision, soil erosion and sedimentation, and health regulations ublic Responses Yes, Sir4 Did the Planning Board advertise and hold a hearing5 Was written certification sent to the adjacent property owners in a timely fashion Response Yesit was6 What is the recommendation of the Planning Board Res onse The Planning Board recommen sapproval of a lication for special use ermit for Case 109Chairman Are there any conditions attached Response Yes sir, a height restriction of 265 toinclude the tower and antennaChairman; Mr Coutu, please read to this Board the summary of the evidence supporting thePlanning Boards recommendations Response Mr Coutu read the followin evidence of supportfound by the Planning Board1, Special use is for 265 cellular phone tower and unmanned gwelfare,t f located2 The use will promote the public health, safety an general to the site plan aswhere proposed and developed and operated accordingsubmittedaintain the will m value of contiguous property3 The use4, The use is ll compliance with the general plans for the physical development ofJohnston County7 Did you notify the applicant in writing of the Planning Boards recommendation Response Yes,Sir8r Is the applicant aware that if the Commissioners r the same property for a period of twelve 12accepted for the same or a similar use affectingmonths Response Yes, SirIs the applicant aware that the right of appeal to the Board of Adjustment must be exercisedgwithin thirty 30 days of this date Response Yes, Sir10 Is the applicant aware that the permit will expire ahe Yes, twelve 12 months if it is notused as permitted within that time period Response , -There being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearingg, S al Use Permits AuthorizedUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded bent to a Special Use Permit tocarried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the Planning Department on approximatelyLena B Langdon for a communications facility, tower n thfollowing findings of fct building PP anned equipmentone acre on NC 50 in Pleasant Grove Township1 Special use is for a 265 cellular phone safety and general eralnwelfarepif located lwhe a proposed and2 The use will promote the public health, ydeveloped and operated according va1?e of contiguous property3 The use will maintain the general plans for the physical development of Johnston4 The use is in compliance with the gCountyiliI6 `t 39mbar 5, 1994 ContinuedAnesentation of Audit Re rt - Fiscal, Year 1993 -94Ken Neighbors of Neighbors Associates reviewed with the Board the County audit report fofiscal year ending June 30, 1994 He reported the County is in compliance with all laws and in good p r thecondition He complimented the Finance Director and staff for their budget management an accountingmin financialcantingMr Neighbors also offered his congratulations to Finance Director, John R Massey, for receivin g t heCAFR Award for fiscal year 1992 -93,reporting f representing the Countys high level of professionalism infinancial10 Public Head4 Acquisition of I 4042 ,LineA chertise November 11, 1994 in The Smithfield HeraldThe Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board on thProposed acquisition of an existing sewer line in Johnston County from I -4042 Associates eCounty Manager, Richard B Self, explained that after much negotiation, an areached whereby the County would agreement has beenreacheda 200,000 cash payment Purchase the sewer line from I -4042 Associates at a total cost ofand turned over, to 140 42 Associates and 895,000 to be paid over been collected 11 m fees from industriesinterest Mr Self pointed out the contract would also allow the county to make year, prepayments period at theloan at anytime The new contract and agreement would make void the original a or pay off thewould take ownership of the sewer line as soon as the a agreement, and the Countyagreement is signedThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing11 Aareemam-RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANINSTALLMENT SALE FINANCING AGREEMENTAUTHORIZED BY NORTH CAROLINA GENERALSTATUTES SECTION 16OA -20WHEREAS, 140 -42 Associates, a North Carolina general partnership the Seller, Pursnt to theterms of a Sewer System Agreement dated as of February 18, 1992, as amended by a First Ameenndment toSewer Agreement dated May 2, 1992, among the County, the Seller, the Town of Clayton and MebanePackaging Corporation, has constructed several sewer lines together with the easements therefore, the SewerLines located on land near they intersection of Interstate 40 and North Carolina Highway 42, which it isdeveloping as an industrial and office park; andWHEREAS, the Seller wishes to sell and the County wishes to purchase the Se wer Line s Pursuantto the terms of an Installment Sale Financing Agreement to be dated as of December 1, 1994, between theCounty and the Seller the Agreement; andWHEREAS, the Agreement will finance for the County the balance of the purchase price of the SewerLines in the amount of 895,800, all in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes Section 160A -20•andWHEREAS, there have been presented to the Board substantially final forms of the followingdocuments which the Seller and the County propose to use in connection with the sale and financing of theSewer Lines ga The Agreement, together with a promissory note of the County in the principal amount of895,800 the Note;b A Deed of Easement dated as of December 1 1994, pursuant to which theto the County the Sewer Lines and necessary easements therefore the Deed o Easement, and Seller transfersEc A Deed of Trust to be executed by the County in favor of the Seller as security for theAgreement together with all other documents required by the Seller as security for the Agreement, theSecurity DocumentsNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board, as follows1 • The Chairman and the other officers of the County are hereby authorized and directed to proceed withthe acquisition of the Sewer Lines2 The proposed Agreement is necessary and expedient in order to provide necessary sewer services toa portion of the County3• The Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliverthe Agreement, the Note, the Deed of Easement and the Security Documents which shall be in substantiallythe forms previously 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 be requiredby the North Carolina Local Government Commission, their execution to constitute conclusive evidence oftheir approval of any such completions, omissions, insertions and changes The Clerk of the Board shallattest and seal such documents as require the Clerks attestation and the County seal? 1 IDecember 5,1994 Continuedto deliver all icates4 The officers and employees of the County are hereby authorized ectianand instruments and to take all such further action as they may consider necessary or desirable in connwith execution of the Agreement, the Note, the Deed of Easement and the Security Documents and thepurchase of the Sewer Lines5 To the extent permitted by law, the County Manager, or such other officer or employee of the Countyas may be responsible from time to time for the preparation of the Countyson su h officer r employeeYauthorized and directed to carry out the obligations imposed by the Agreement6 The obligations of the County under the Agreement and the note r xihial by designated as qualified as thetax - exempt obligations for the purposes of Section 265b3amended the Code1 The Board will in no event designate more than 10,000,000 of obligatioose of such Sectionexempt obligations in 1994 including the obligations hereby approved, for the pure265b3;2 The County and all its subordinate entities within bl ations in 994E not includiSection 3privateCode have not issued more than 10,000,000 of tax-exempt gactivity bonds, as defined in Section 141 of the Code, other than qualified 501c3 bonds, as defined inSection 145 of the Code, including the obligations hereby approved;reby3 Barring circumstances unforeseen as oftahxeeda? ? ionsf f the the 1Countysoresuchapproved, the Board will not approve the issuance of p obligate anted with all other tax -subordinate entities if the isso eiissued n 1994 by he County and ?such subordinate entities, result in theexempt obligations thereofCounty and such subordinate entities having issued a combinedthan qu lified 501 10,000,0003 bads, including theobligations in 1994 not including private activity bond s otherobligations hereby approved; and4 The Board has not reason o believe that amount ill exceed such 10,000,000 limit;issue tax - exempt obligations in 1994 in an aggregate am withprovided, however, that if the Board receives an opinion of its bond counsel that approved to li qualified anyrestriction set forth in b or c above is not required for the obligations hereby appexempt obligations, the Board need not comply with such restriction7 All other acts of the Board and the officers ??e h?ha e and financing of the Sewer Lines are herebyand intent of this resolution and in furtherance o papproved and confirmed conflicteffect thereof i immedi tel herewith are hereby repealed8 All resolutions or parts9 This resolution shall takeCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the passage of the foregoing passed the following vote-Ayes CecilM Massengill seconded the motion, and the resolution w p F Wood,Ayes Commissioners Norman C Denning, John M Booker, James W Cash, JerryEleanor N Creech, Cecil M Massengill, and Cookie PopeNays NoneNot Voting None12 Budget Amendment Purhase of I -4042 Sewer LineUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Coamendment recd M tingsen in itcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget200,000 cash payment less 1307 in collected fees turned over to I -4042 AssociatesExpenditure Increase 198,69310 66509060 Water Sewer ConstructionRevenue Increase 198,69310 39908100 Fund Balance13 NC Natural Gas Ur?de and Extension - Industrial DevelopmentMichael de Sherbinin, Economic Development Director, ands natural gas in order o expand theirJohnson of Benson discussed with the Board the industrys need for na goperation Mr de Sherbinin explained that Johnson and Johnsonexpansion this will no longer; be sufficient ThePlow pressure line from Harnett County, however, with expansionIndustry has been negotiating with NC Natural Gas to run a new 10 mile line into the southern end of theCounty, and is requesting the County assist in this effortMr de Sherbinin stated that Johnson construction o of the line at0 aintfrom st, and would thenheadquarters, would loan NCNG 15 million for the contract to purchase 500,000 dekatherms per yearenter into a 7 -year minimum volume, minimum margin g participate in theJJ projects their operation will use 350,000 dekatherms are liability to Johns on Countyresponsibility of the remaining 150,000 units at P when othwould be no more than 60,000 per year This would decrease al cost o NCNG to extend the gas to theproviding they use 50 or more dekatherms and there is no capit? I{December 5, 1994 ContinuedUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner Jerry Wood andCountcarried by unanimous vote, the Board agreed to participate with Johnson and Johnson with NC Natural Gas to extend a gas line to the southern end of Johnston C the rin their agreementy14 Resolution in Su rt of Lib Directors Le lative prioritiesAt the request of Joyce Mitchell, Director of the Public Libramoved the Board adopt the following resolution in su? Commissioner Eleanor N CreechLegislative Priorities If enacted, the Libra pportof the Library Directors Association 1995from the State would receive 152 462 additional capital improvement fundingA RESOLUTION ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING THENORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC LIBRARY DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION1995 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESWHERE, the North Carolina Public Library Directors Associationthe public libraries in North Carolinas communities; nd CPLDA represents interest ofWHEREAS, the NCPLDA is seeking increased state fundingbasic library services and to meet constructon needs; and libraries in order to better provideWHEREAS the North Carolina Division of State Libraryacross the state;provides critical services for local librariesTHEREli ONOW, RE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does herebyendorse and fully support the NCPLDAs 1995 legislative priorities, which are as follows 1 increase State Aid to local libraries from its2• provide state funds to assist local governmentsewithlthe olnstruction of public libraryfacilities; rary3• fund the State Librarys expansion request of 716,146 for the 1995 -96 bienniumThis the 5th day of December, 1994Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote15 Council on 41649- Re est for Additional FundsDonna Creech, Executive Director of Johnston County Council on Aging, thanked the Board fcontinued support She explained that since the County budget was adopted, the State has a °r theirCouncil on Aging 21,373 additional funds for health promotion, outreach and supplemental in-home JCShe asked the County to allocate the required local matching funds in the amount of 2,383 home servicesUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Cecil M Massecarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendment ngill andExpenditure Increase10 66506230 - Council on AgingExpenditure Decrease 2,3830010 665057002,3830016 Award of Bide Skills Tn,?n;ne CenterThe Board reviewed the following bids received August 9, 1994 for construction of a Skills TCenter to be_ located on the Old Cleveland School campus, ra finingGeneral ContractBradley Corp Smithfield NCBase Bid 880,000 Alternates 1 -6Hargis Const Co Smithfield NC- 29,881Total with Alto850,119Base Bid 869,000 Alternates 1 -6Jackson Builders Goldsboro NC-34,900Total}834,100Base Bid 867,440 Alternates 1 -6_Spa__ rrow _Coast, Raleigh NC-22,465Total with Alts444,975Base Bid 817,900 Alternates 1 -6 - 35,062SPARROW DISQUALIFIED DUE TOTotal with Alts782,838U?2 ALIFIEDBIDPlumbing ContractABC Plumbing, Clayton, NCBraxton Britt Plb, Wilson, NC BID WITjIDRAWNEastern Plumbing, Wilson,58,97637,200NCThompson Plumbing, Wilson, NC64,184Triangle Mechanical, Garner, NC65,57966,382646December 5, 1994 ContinuedMechnical ContractAir System Services, Knightdale, NCHenry Baker Heating, Wilson, NCCentral HtgAc, Kinston, NCHi- Standard Mech, Raleigh, NCMid Eastern Mech Wilson, NCElectrical ContractBondo Elee Co, Wilson, NC Base Bid 167;383Triple R Electric, Kinston, NC Base Bid 101,620L L Vann Elec, Raleigh, NC Base Bid 110,880Watson ElecConst,Wilson, NC Base Bid 123,690Jones, Inc, Wilson, NC Base Bid 94,38559,421105,60074,74077,95886,500Alt 1 2- 10,000 TOTAL157,383Alt 1 2- 15,710 TOTAL85910Alt 1 2- 18,100 TOTAL93,780Alt 1 2- 14,983 TOTAL108,770Alt 1 2- 15,300 TOTAL79,085County Manager, Richard B Self, recommended award of bids with alternates to the following lowbidders General Contract Hargis Construction, 834,100; Plumbing Contract ABC Plumbing, 58,976;Mechanical Contract, Air System Services, ,59 421• and Electrical Contract, Jones, Inc, 79,085 Herequested the award of bids be contingent upon final written o?? n the project within budgetand withthe authorization for negotiation with the General Contra gFollowing iscussion Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board awlasrd the folio ing bis for receipt theofgconstruction of the with Training orizat nor the County Manager t negotiate with the general contractor tofederal funding and withbring the project within budget Commissioner Wood further movedltseconded the motion be which carried bysign all the necessary documents Commissioner Cecil Munanimous voteGeneral Contract Hargis Construction, Smithfield 834,100 58,976pium?Contract ABC Plumbing, Clayton 59,421Mechanical Contract Air System Services, Knightdale 79,085Electrical Contract Jones, Inc17 ; ent Between N SU and Coo t1Ve - stiens? °u - i`° The County Manager informed the Board that Johnston after school child care programs at Bensonfor block grant funds through NC State University to set upElementary and Glendale- Kenly The block grant, in the amount of 27,52692 would provide for a SystemManager to administer the programs No County funds would be involvedFollowing discussion, Commissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the County approve a subcontractbetween the Cooperative Extension Service and NCSU, and the following budget am Cookie for pe secondedfunds through the NCCES Block Grant Funds Availability Programthe motion, which carried by unanimous voteExpenditure Increase - Education - State Grant through Cooperative Extension 92 Service10 66259025 State Grant Pass to SchoolRevenue Increase 27,5269210 38358110 State Grant for School18, Vo Dele ate -NCACC Le lative Goals Conferenceon b Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by commissioner s voting delegate ItoUpon a mote yand carried by unanimous vote, the Board designated Commissioner John a Booker gthe NCACC Legislative Goals Conference to be held January 5 -6, 1995 in Fayetteville, NC19 Budget AmAndments ApQr°vveedU on a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded be amenidments Eleanor N Creech andp roved the following budget carried by unanimous vote, the Board appA Board of ElectionsExpenditure Increase - Voter Registration Grant Award 10,00010 43004590 Computer ProgramRevenue Increase 10,00010 34178200 Election FeesI?Iiff14647December 5 1594 ContinuedB Juvenile RestitutionExpenditure Increase - State Community Service Restitution10 51304900 Other Fixed Charges FundsRevenue Increase10 34331215 State Juvenile RestitutionQ1,0001,000Health Department - A?nistration -Grant Money for Facility, PlServices Primary Care Center arming and ProgrammingExpenditure Increase - Grant from Rural Health Research, Primary Care10 59009800 Facility planning ProgramRevenue Increase 10,00010 351182 Office of Rural Health Research20 A 10,000Appo--tmentsA Fire Protection District CommissionsUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Jcarried by unanimous vote, the Board made the following two year a amen W Cash andcommissions appointments to fire protection districtBanner Fire Protection Commission - Willie T Chandler and Jackie E McLamb Reappointedto expire December, 1996 TermsNahunta Fire Protection Commission -Donna B ONeal reappointed -Term to expire October, 1996B Board of HealthUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Eleacarried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Lyndon K Jordan to the Johnston Cofor a three year term to expire December, 1997 nor N Creech andCounty Board of HealthD Johnston County Industrial Development CommissionUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Johncarried by unanimous vote, the Board appointed Terry Booker andCommission for a two year term to expire Decemberl 96 Sasser of Clayton to the Industrial DevelopmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commcarried by unanimous vote, the Board a Commissioner Cookie Pope, andCommission for a two year term to expire December, 199gshore of Kenly to the Industrial DevelopmentUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded bycarried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Commissioner James W Cash andSelma to the Industrial Development Commission p for tweo y year term to g? e D n, and W BHinnant ofP December, 1966month The Board postponed appointments for the at -large and Pine Level positions on this Board until next21 WhibLr Electronics Re^lest for SewerAs requested at the November meeting, Michael de Sherbinin, Economic Developmentreported back to the Board on possible funding for sewer line extension to Whitesburg Electronsof the project is estimated at 34,000 Mr de Sherbinin stated he checked with P FmHA and no grants or low-interest interest loan funds are available for this project ow -The costMr de Sherbinin pointed out the extended sewer line would also serve two additional businesseswill be locating adjacent to Whitesbur esses thatCaterpillar, who will be leasing a building Battery, who will be relocating into a larger facility, andg in order to employ 40 additional engineering positionsCounty Manager, Richard B Self, informed the Board the Town of Clayton, as a Policy,voluntary annexation in order to tap into the sewer system Several mayor industries betweenProperty and Clayton have expressed concern that they might be affected Clayton P ? t requiresya tthe Whitesburghas agreed to talk with the Town Council about waiving his policy y Manager, Robert Hyattsewer line, which would be extended, was built by the County, P ? in this situation He pointed out the648rbr•an1?r 5, 1994 ContinuedFollowing discussion, Commissioner James W Cash moved the County extend the sewer line toWhitesburg Electronics and approve the following budget amendment for 34,000 Commissioner Cashfurther moved the Board request that the Town of Clayton waive their policy of forced annexation in thissituation Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteExpenditure Increase 34,00010 67007355 Whitesburg Sewer LineExpenditure Decrease 34,00010 6650570022 Reation Grants ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following recreation grants Town of Benson, 2,000;Public Library of Johnston County Smithfield, 2,00023 Request for Tag Exemption - osWonedThe Board postponed until a later date discussion on a request from a non- profit organization for taxexemption on property24 MeetAK with Town of Four Oaks Concerning Water Quality - ReportCounty Manager, Richard B Self, informed the Board he and staff members met with the Town ofFour- Oaks concerning their problem with trihalomethanes THMs in the water system He stated theCounty is working diligently with Smithfield and Dunn to correct the situation as soon as possible25 Board of Education Request for Assistance - Corinth Holder School Pr03eatMembers of the School Board Present Kay James Causby Superintendent Lee, Wayneof Stewart, h ols Devan Barbour, BobDickins, and Dave Tuttle Also present, DDr James Causby, Superintendent of Schools, discussed with the Board school facility needs,specifically the situation at Corinth Holder Elementary He outlined the recent emergency work which was completed, as well as proposednecessary to make the school safe for the students OCnsbehalf oft Spool Board he requested the Countywork on the roof, are estimated at 117,2appropriate funds to cover all or part of this expenseDr Causby pointed out the emergency work is only a temporary solution to the problem at CorinthHolder He thanked the Board for their ongoing support for school capital projects and pointed out the manynew facilities which have been built in the last few years and those future projects already funded; however,no money is available for replacing Corinth Holder at this time Considering the condition of the building,the School Board now realizes the three -story facility needs to be replaced as soon as possible In the longterm plans, the building was scheduled as the next project for funding He asked the Commissioners to workwith the School Board to accelerate the project750 build a newfor acili future to growth 00 students with core areassuch as a library and cafeteria to accommodateMotion to Fund Corinth Holder ProjectFollowing discussion, Commissioner Eleanor N Creech moved the Board cooperate with the Board ofEducation and move quickly to find the money to fund the Corinth Holder Project Commissioner Cecil MMassengill seconded the motion In discussion it was agreed that in order to make definitive plans, as soonas possible the School Board needs to bring back to the Commissioners all the necessary information andshowing the countywide school, capital needs The motion was passed by unanimous voteg,IMotion to qd ate Funds for Eme en Re airs to Corinth HolderUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Cookie Pope and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendment to appropriate 100,000 from theiContingency Fund toward the cost of emergency repairs to the Corinth Holder Elementary SchoolExpenditure Increase - Education 100,00010 66259007 Transfer to School CapitalExpenditure Decrease 100,00010 66505700 Contingency FundFollowing the motions, School Board members thanked the Board for their assistance They suggestedboth boards might need to look at future plans for replacing all of the older three -story structures as soonas possible1IYl• mDecember 5, 1994 26 Citizens from Corinth Holder CommuniCitizens from the Corinth Holder Community thanked the Board for their response to the schoolfacility needs at Corinth Holder They voiced their concern over the condition of the school and expressedgratitude to the School Administration for their immediate response to the recent otent p dsituation p sally dangerousDavid Lentz spoke on behalf of other concerned citizens pledging that the Corinth Holder communitywill do anything they can to assist both boards in this effort 3Judy Driver, concerned parent, read a letter she recently mailed to The Smithfield Herald concerningthe state of the Corinth Holder school Ms Driver voiced concern that our prisoners are often housed in bettefacilities than our school childrenSusan Creech, President of the PTA at Corinth, pointed out the State needs to help counties improveschool facilities She stated her group plans to voice their feelings at the State levelMike Moody, Chairman of the Corinth Holder Advisory Board, showed samples of one of the termiteinfested beams that was replaced at the School He noted the ultimate goal for both boards and thecommunity is to keep the children safe He stated the concerned citizens in the community plan to attendfurther meetings to check on the progress being made, and also plan to meet with GovernorSuperintendent of Public Education, Bob Etheridge, concerning the problem Hunt and StateCommissioner Cookie Pope commended the citizens from the Community for coming to the meetinand showing their concern for the well being of their children and all children in the County g- Chairman Norman C Denning thanked everyone for their remarks He commented on the need to findfinancing for schools other than ad valorem taxes He read statistics showing the local property taxes paidby a family with a home valued at 100,000 and a vehicle valued at 7,500 fall far short of covering the localper pupil expenditure for school Current Expense for two school children When you add the funding perPupil of School Capital Outlay, the short fall is even greaterCommissioner John M Booker commented on the need for relief through the legislature Heencouraged the School Board to make sure that new schools are built at the right location and are adequate,but not fancy He thanked the citizens for their support in this matter27 ReauP-Qt fn,- [r?,,,,+r, n __ - —John Amara land developer, informed the Board he is building a subdivision off Cornwallis Road andwould like to connect to the Countys water system He would need to install afrom Cornwallis Road down SR 1010 to his property The Countys existing line is a 12eDu Ductile Iron WaterMain, and Mr Aman stated the County Utilities Department informed him any extension of this line shouldalso be a 12 DI line Mr Aman noted an 8 PVC line would serve his Purpose He the Countythe difference to upsize the line he needs 8 PVC to the required 12 DI line at a requested cost of 7,925 payRudolph Howell discussed his plans to extend water to his property on Powhatan Road for asubdivision Mr Howell explained he asked the County Utilities Department about running a 6 PVC waterline from his property to the Countys line at Novo Nordisk on Powhatan Road, and was informed the linewould have to be 12 ductile iron in order to be compatible with the existing line The difference in cost wouldbe 70,000 He asked the County to participate in this cost differenceCounty Manager, Richard B Self, informed the Board that he received both of these requests lateFriday afternoon, and neither Mr Aman or Mr Howell had cost figes or otherHe stated he and his staff have not had the opportunity to study these matters Herrequested the Boardconsider establishing a policy on requirements for water line extensionsThe Board took no action on these requests at this time28 Support of Legislative GoalsThe Board discussed the upcoming NCACC Legislative Goals Meeting in Fayetteville, January 5 -61995, and defined three specific goals they wished to formally endorse;Commissioner James W Cash moved the Johnston County Board of Commissioners go on recordstrongly endorsing legislative goals to seek State fundicarried by unanimous vote ng for School Capital Outlay projects and increasedState reimbursement of expenses for jail detainees Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion, which650December 5, 1994 ContinuedCost Containment opt LocalCommissioner Cookie Pope moved the Johnston County Board ofomm si f medics d contributionsComma cost containment of local participationendorsing a legislative goal seekingCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote adjournThere being no further business, Commissioner John a Booker ousv vote Board 7Commissioner Eleanor N Creech seconded the motion whichi1I ?tDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 122246 PMCreated4152003 120042 PMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - 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