September 7, 1993 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

September 7, 1993The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, September 7,1993, at10 oclock am in the Commissioners Room, Johnston County Courthouse Annex, Smithfield, North Carolina,with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, James W Cash, John M Booker,DVM, Jerry F Wood, DDS, Eleanor N Creech and Cecil M MassengillAbsent NoneAlso 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 ifthere were any corrections to the minutes of the August 2, 1993 Board meetingThere being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes approved as presented2 NC Natural Gas - Miles LaboratoryMichael de Sherbinin, Economic Development Director, informed the Board that Miles Laboratoryhas been unsuccessfully negotiating with NCNG to secure natural gas to their facility east of Clayton Mileshas requested the Countys assistance in this matter in the form of an agreement whereby the County would payfor the line to be installed with the understanding the entire cost would be refunded by North Carolina NaturalGas to the County within one yearUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following agreement between the County and NorthCarolina Natural Gas Corporation and budget amendmentNORTH CAROLINAJOHNSTON COUNTYAGREEMENT BETWEEN JOHNSTON COUNTY ANDNORTH CAROLINA NATURAL GAS CORPORATIONTHIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 7th day of September, 1993 by and between JOHNSTONCOUNTY County , a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina and NORTH CAROLINANATURAL GAS CORPORATION NCNG , a North Carolina public utility and Delaware corporation,having its principle office in Fayetteville, North CarolinaWITNESSETHWHEREAS, NCNG holds a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity from the North CarolinaUtilities Commission granting it a service territory to provide natural gas sales and transportation service insouth - central and eastern North Carolina including the area encompassed by Johnston County; andWHEREAS, the County is interested in aiding and encouraging the development of manufacturingenterprises within its boundaries and believes that the construction of a natural gas pipeline from NCNGspresent gas transmission system in Johnston County to the Miles, Inc industrial plant in County near the Townof Clayton, North Carolina would promote the general welfare of the Countys citizens and facilitate the orderlygrowth and economic development of the County; andWHEREAS, Miles, Inc has indicated its willingness to sign a ten 10 year contract with NCNGhaving a minimum commitment of one hundred twenty -six thousand 126, 000 dekatherms per year and NCNGhas indicated its willingness to construct a four -inch natural gas transmission line from its present facilities nearHighway 70 to the Miles, Inc plant during its fiscal year ended September 30, 1995; andWHEREAS, the County believes there is a need for natural gas service to industry located in this areaof the County at the present time and desires to assist with the gas pipeline project so that it can be built during1994; andWHEREAS, the County is authorized pursuant to the provisions of North Carolina General Statute158 -71 to make appropriations for the purposes of aiding and encouraging the location of manufacturingenterprises in the County, extending or assisting in the extension of utility services to an industrial facility,whether the utility is publicly or privately owned, in the County as well as other economic developmentactivities; and455WHEREAS, NCNG is willing to construct and own a natural gas pipeline from its present naturalgas system to the outlet side of a meter station at the Miles, Inc plant in Johnston County within the nexttwelve 12 months if Miles, Inc signs the above described Contract and the County pays NCNG seventy -fivethousand six hundred dollars 75,600 toward the cost of right -of -way acquisition, construction of the line,and related capital cost such payment to be due upon the start of construction of the line NCNG would thenbe required to repay such sum without interest three hundred fifty 350 days after the payment is receivedNOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration ofthe mutual covenants undertakings and agreementshereof and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,NCNG and the County do hereby agree as follows1 Upon execution by Miles, Inc of a service agreement with NCNG having a ten 10 yearminimum commitment of one - hundred twenty -six thousand 126,000 dekatherms per year,NCNG shall begin the design and construction of a natural gas pipeline from a point it selectson its present system to the Miles, Inc plant near the Town of Clayton in Johnston County,North Carolina said pipeline to be constructed in accordance with the specifications deemednecessary by NCNG to serve said plant or other customers along that route2 NCNG shall retain ownership of said pipeline and right -of -way and shall perform all neededmaintenance on the line as it deems necessary to keep the line in good repair and available fornatural gas service3 NCNG shall furnish natural gas service to the Miles, Inc plant and shall have exclusivecontrol of the operations of the gas pipeline to the outlet side of the meter station for suchplant, including the attachment of other customers, the type of service to be rendered to suchcustomers, the interruption of service to customers on the line including Miles, Inc and allother matters and things relating to natural gas service to customers on that line, all inaccordance with the North Carolina laws relating to natural gas utilities, NCNGs generalrules and regulations, NCNGs tariffs and rate schedules and applicable rules, regulations andorders of the North Carolina Utilities Commission as it may be amended from time to time4 The County will loan to NCNG seventy -five thousand six hundred dollars 75,600 upon thestart of construction of the pipeline which NCNG anticipates can begin within the next two2 months from the date hereof, such payment being applied toward the cost of constructionof the natural gas pipeline and related capital costs including right -of -way purchases NCNGshall repay the County in full, without interest, the sum of 75,600 three hundred fifty 350days after the same is received from the County5 NCNG represents and warrants thata it is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the lawsof the State of Delaware and is duly qualified to do business in North Carolinab it has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and carry out theobligations which it has undertaken in this Agreement;C the execution of this Agreement and the operation of the line will not violate anystatute, rule, regulation, or order of any court, administrative agency, or governmentalbody6 The County represents and warrants thata it is a validity created and existing political subdivision ofthe State ofNorth Carolina;b it has the power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out itsobligations hereunder and such action has been authorized by duly adopted and validresolutions of it Board of County CommissionersC the entering into and performance of this Agreement on the part ofthe County does notviolate any statute, rule, regulation, or order of any court, administrative agency orgovernmental body; andd it has sufficient funds appropriated to meet the amount to be paid by it under thisAgreement in the fiscal year in which it enters into this Agreement7 This agreement shall be binding on the successors and assigns of both NCNG and the County8 NCNG and the County agree that no person shall be denied participation in or the benefits ofthe program or activities which is the subject of this Agreement because of race, creed, color,sex, age, or national origin and do further agree to be bound by all applicable federal, state,and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders promulgated to prohibitdiscriminationIN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County and NCNG have caused this Agreement to be duly executedand their seals affixed the day and year first written aboveBudget AmendmentExpenditure Increase - Capital Improvement10 67007340 Miles Laboratory - Loan 76,500Revenue Decrease19 66505700 Contingency Fund 76,5004563 CDBG Resolutions Stevens Sausage ProiectMichael de Sherbinin informed the Board the County has been awarded a CDBG grant to extend waterand sewer to Stevens Sausage in the amount of 343,000 He recommended the following resolutions relativeto this project be adoptedUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Cecil M Massengilland carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolutionsA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OFTHE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTSTEVENS SAUSAGE COMPANY, INCWHEREAS, the County of Johnston has made application for funds from the North CarolinaDepartment of Commerce Finance Center for the purpose of extending water and sewer to Stevens SausageCompany, Inc; andWHEREAS, the County of Johnston has been offered a 343,000 grant from the North CarolinaDepartment of Commerce Finance Center; andWHEREAS, the County of Johnston desires to proceed with the project as described in the fundedapplication;NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THECOUNTY OF JOHNSTONThat upon review and approval of the Grant Offer and Grant Agreement by the County Manager, theCounty will accept the Grant Offer and will execute a Grant Agreement to that effect with the North CarolinaDepartment of Commerce Finance CenterThis Resolution adopted this the 7th day of September, 1993A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT EXISTING POLICIES AND GUIDELINES FOR JOHNSTONCOUNTYS 1993 CDBG -ED PROJECTWATER AND SEWER EXTENSIONS TO STEVENS SAUSAGEWHEREAS, Johnston County has received a Grant Agreement and Funding Approval - CDBG ProjectB- 93 -DC -37 -0003 dated August 17, 1993 from the North Carolina Department ofCommerce - Finance Center, andWHEREAS, the use of these funds requires that specific policies and guidelines be usedNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OFCOMMISSIONERS THAT1 The following policies and guidelines previously adopted for Johnston Countys CDBG -EDUtilicom Project and for Johnston Countys CDBG -ED Mebane Packaging Project be used forthis project- Fair Housing Plan- Citizen Participation Plan- Code of Conduct- Procurement Policy- Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance- Small Minority Firm Policy- Property AcquisitionThis Resolution adopted the 7th day of September, 1993A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT POLICIES AND GUIDELINES FOR JOHNSTON COUNTYS1993 CDBG -ED PROJECTWATER AND SEWER EXTENSIONS TO STEVENS SAUSAGEWHEREAS, Johnston County has received a Grant Agreement and Funding Approval - CDBG ProjectB- 93 -DC -37 -0003 dated August 17, 1993 from the North Carolina Department ofCommerce - Finance Center, andWHEREAS, the use of these funds requires that specific policies and guidelines be used457NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OFCOMMISSIONERS THATJohnston County adopt the following policies and guidelines as attached- Project Budget Ordinance- Authorization to Sign Signatory Card- Section 519 Policy- Authorization of CDBG Administrator as the Labor Standards OfficerThis Resolution adopted the 7th day of September, 1993JOHNSTON COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMICDEVELOPMENTPROJECT BUDGET ORDINANCEBe it ordained by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to North Carolina G S 159 -8and 159 -132, the following grant project ordinance is hereby adoptedSection 1 The project authorized is for water and sewer improvements, planning and administrationas contained in the CDBG -ED Application and Grant Agreement between this unit and the North CarolinaDepartment of Commerce - Finance Center and is known as the Stevens Sausage Company Project, CDBGGrant NO B- 93 -DC -37 -0003Section 2 The officers of this unit are hereby directed to proceed with the grant project within theterms of the grant documents, the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Department of Commerceand the budget contained hereinSection 3 The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete the projectCommunity Development Grant 343,000Johnston County 208,000TOTAL 551,000Section 4 The following line items are created for this project and appropriationsActivity CDBG CountyWater Sewer 343,000 178,000Planning 6,500Administration 23,500 TOTAL 343,000 208,000Total 521,000 6,50023,500 551,000Section 5 The Countys finance officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Grant Project Fundsufficient specific detailed accounting records to provide the accounting to the grantor agency required bythe grant agreement and federal, state and local regulationsSection 6 Funds may be advanced from the General Fund for the purpose of making payments asdue Reimbursement requests should be made to the grantor agency in an orderly and timely mannerSection 7 The finance officer is directed to report monthly on the financial status of each projectelement and on the total grant revenues received or claimedSection 8 The budget officer is directed to include a detailed analysis of past and future costs andrevenues on this grant project in every budget submission to the Board of County CommissionersSection 9 Copies of this grant ordinance shall be made available to the budget officer andor thefinance officer for direction in carrying out this projectThis Ordinance adopted the 7th day of September, 1993A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING PERSONS TO ACT AS SIGNATORIES FOR REQUESTINGFUNDS FOR THE COUNTYS CDBG- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTWHEREAS, Johnston County has received a 1993 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant -B- 93 -DC -37 -0003 to extend water and sewer to Stevens Sausage Company; andWHEREAS, at least two authorized signatures are required on all forms for Requisition of Funds; andWHEREAS, Johnston County shall authorize four persons as designated signatoriesI 4W•NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OFCOMMISSIONERSThat the following persons are designated and authorized to sign Requisition forms for theJohnston CountyNorman C Denning, ChairmanRichard B Self, County ManagerJohn R Massey, Director of FinanceJoyce H Ennis, Clerk to the BoardThis resolution adopted the 7th day of September, 1993JOHNSTON COUNTY RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT EXCESS FORCEBY LAW ENFORCEMENT - SECTION 519WHEREAS, Johnston County has received a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant; andWHEREAS, the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program requires that the Countyhas adopted and is enforcing a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by lawenforcement agencies in accordance with Section 519 of Public Law 101 -144, the HUDAppropriations ActNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTYCOMMISSIONERS THATAs policy Johnston County prohibits the use of excessive force by law enforcementagencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non - violent civil rightsdemonstrations and will enforce this policy as permitted by applicable state and local lawsagainst physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is thesubject of such non - violent civil rights demonstration within its jurisdiction in accordancewith Section 519 of Public Law 101 -144, the 1990 HUD Appropriations Act2 This policy applies only to the Stevens Sausage Company Project area and this agreementwill terminate upon audit close -out for this projectThis policy adopted the 7th day of September, 1993JOHNSTON COUNTYRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CEBG ADMINISTRATORAS THE LABOR STANDARDS OFFICERWHEREAS, CDBG project construction activities must meet applicable Federal labor standards; andWHEREAS, applicable CDBG assisted construction will require that payrolls be reviewed for Federallabor standardsNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OFCOMMISSIONERS THATJean Crews - Klein, CDBG Project Administrator is authorized as the Projects LaborStandards OfficerThis resolution adopted the 7th day of September, 19934 Tax Exempt Loan - Archers Lodge Volunteer Fire DepartmentCommissioner Eleanor N Creech moved the Board adopt the following resolutionAPPROVAL OF TAX EXEMPT LOAN TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTBY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners ofJohnston County, North Carolina does hereby approve a tax - exempt loan to the Archers Lodge VolunteerFire Department the VFD from First Citizens Bank Trust Company in the principal amount of89,00000, which loan is for the following purpose1 The purchase by the VFD of a fire truck, which fire truck will be owned and operated bythe VFD at the following address459Archers Lodge Volunteer Fire Department4009 Covered Bridge RoadClayton, North Carolina 27520Duly certified by the execution hereof and the placing hereon of the seal of the said municipality,this the 7th day of September, 1993Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by the following voteAyes Norman C Denning, Eleanor N Creech, James W Cash, John M Booker, Jerry F Wood,and Cecil M MassengillNo NoneAbstaining Frank B Holding5 Proclamation - Hunting Fishing DayUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamationHUNTING AND FISHING DAY - 1993PROCLAMATIONWHEREAS Conserving our States natural and wildlife resources is one of the most importantresponsibilities we have to this and future generations of North Carolina; and,WHEREAS Hunters and anglers were among the first to realize this responsibility almost 100 years ago;and,WHEREAS North Carolina hunters and anglers took steps to organize the conservation movement;supported laws to stop exploitation of wildlife; aided in establishing game and fish laws; andwere instrumental for establishing hunting and fishing license fees; and,WHEREAS In 1992, North Carolina hunters and anglers contributed nearly 25 million to the NorthCarolina Wildlife Resources Commission for fish and wildlife management programsNOW, THEREFORE, the JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS hereby proclaimsSeptember 25, 1993 as HUNTING AND FISHING DAY in Johnston CountyProclaimed this 7th day of September, 19936 Appointments ApprovedA Board of AdjustmentsUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Wade Stewart to the Johnston County Board of Adjustmentsfor a three year term to expire September 30, 1996B Alcoholic Beverage Control BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Jerry L Cox to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board fora three year term to expire September 30, 1996C Johnston -Lee Community ActionUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holdingand carried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Reginald R Holley to the Johnston -Lee CommunityAction Board for a two year term to expire August 31, 1995D Council on Status of Women - The Board deferred action on this appointment until theOctober meeting7 Recreation GrantsUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following recreation grantsBenson Elementary Middle School Phantom Booster Club 2,000; Kenly Kiwanis Club, 2,000;North Johnston High School Panther Club 2,000; and Clayton Civitan Club 2,000F 1 18 Budget MattersUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner Cecil M Massengilland carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendmentsAl Health DepartmentExpenditure Increase - Home Health10 -5935 -5700 Miscellaneous 84114Revenue - Unanticipated funds from private payor for services rendered prior to 219210- 3519 -8251 Home Health Patients 84114Expenditure Increase - Child Health10 -5945 -4600 Medical Supplies indigent Children32500Revenue Increase - Child Health10- 3519 -826 Smithfield Kiwanis Club Donation32500Expenditure Increase - Risk Reduction10 -5920 -0400 Professional Services21,61800Revenue Increase - Risk Reduction10- 3519 -821 Comp Breast Cerv Control - DEH NR21,61800Expenditure Increase - Child Health10 -5945 -0200 Salary Part Time6,95215Revenue Increase - Child Health10- 3519 -826 Immunization Branch DEH NR6,95215B Sheriffs DepartmentExpenditure Increase10 51004400 DARE Program 25000Revenue Increase10 3433 -110 DARE Program Contribution from Caterpillar 25000Expenditure Increase10 51007400 Capital Outlay 2,90116Revenue Increase10 34331200 Controlled Substance Tax 2,901169 Johnston County Council on Aging - Reimbursement of MileageCounty Manager, Richard B Self, informed the Board that Council on Aging has requested the Boardreimburse members of the Nursing Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee for the mileage they incur whilemonitoring the nursing and domiciliary homes in the County Based on the travel log for last year, the costwould be 1,500Upon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendment allocating funds to reimbursemembers of the Nursing Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee for mileage they incur while monitoring thenursing and domiciliary homes in the CountyBudget AmendmentExpenditure Increase10 66506230 Council on Aging 1,50000Revenue Decrease10 66505700 Contingency Fund 1,5000010 Public Hearing 1015 - Rezoning CasesAdvertised August 20, 27, 1993 in The Smithfield HeraldCertified letters were mailed to adjoining property owners on August 19, 1993 and notices wereposted at the locations on August 27, 1993The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board on thefollowing rezoning requestsA CASE #69 Petition to rezone approximately 3628 acres on SR 1183 Thunder Roadfrom ARR -40 to R -10 Petitioner Frank Berry SkinnerJeff Coutu, Planning Director, pointed out on a map the acreage and noted the surrounding zoning Heexplained Mr Skinner plans single family housing with 20,000 sq ft lots required by restrictive covenants onthe deeds461B CASE #70 Petition to rezone approximately 11886 acres on SR 1525 CornwallisRoad from ARR -40 to R -30 Petitioner Lee Brothers RentalJeff Coutu indicated the area on a map and noted Mr Lee plans to join John Aman in extending waterfrom the Countys water line to their properties The water line will be at least 10 instead of the 8 lineoriginally plannedC CASE #71 Petition to rezone approximately 277 acres on SR 1517 Sanders Road andSR 1518 West Watson Road from ARR 40 to R -30 Petitioners MiddleCreek Association and Middle Creek LimitedJeff Coutu pointed out the acreage on a map and noted the property will have a community well andseptic tank systemD CASE #72 Petition to rezone approximately 422 acres on SR 1332 Reedy Creek Rdfrom ARR 40 to R -10 Petitioner JP Edwards, JrJeff Coutu indicated the area on a map and stated the development of multi - family dwellings will beon community water and sewer systems He noted that Mr Edwards property lies within the area currentlybeing considered as the Hopewell Pisgah Water District and has the potential of being a part of that districtE CASE #73 Petitionto rezone approximately 14246 acres on SR 1332 Reedy Creek Rdfrom ARR 40 to R -30 Petitioner J P Edwards, JrMr Coutu indicated on the map the area to be developed for single family dwellings surrounding theReedy Creek golf course He noted these lots will be on individual septic tank and community water and maybecome part of the Hopewell Pisgah Water DistrictThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing11 Rezoning DecisionsA CASE #69 Petition to rezone approximately 3628 acres on SR 1183 Thunder Roadfrom ARR -40 to R -10 Petitioner Frank Berry SkinnerUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning for Frank Berry Skinner of 3628 acres on SR 1183from ARR -40 to R -10B CASE #70 Petition to rezone approximately 11886 acres on SR 1525 CornwallisRoad from ARR -40 to R -30 Petitioner Lee Brothers RentalUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning for Lee Brothers Rental of 11886 acres on SR 1525from ARR -40 to R -30C CASE #71 Petition to rezone approximately 277 acres on SR 1517 Sanders Road andSR 1518 West Watson Road from ARR -40 to R -30 Petitioners MiddleCreek Association and Middle Creek LimitedUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning of 277 acres on SR 1517 and SR 1518 for MiddleCreek Association and Middle Creek Limited from ARR -40 to R -30D CASE #72 Petition to rezone approximately 422 acres on SR 1332 Reedy Creek Rdfrom ARR -40 to R -10 Petitioner JP Edwards, JrCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the Board approve rezoning of 422 acres on SR 1332 for JP Edwards, Jr from ARR -40 to R -10 Commissioner Eleanor N Creech seconded the motion which carriedby unanimous voteE CASE #73 Petitionto rezone approximately 14246 acres on SR 1332 Reedy Creek Rdfrom ARR 40 to R -30 Petitioner J P Edwards, JrUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech andcarried by unanimous vote the Board approved rezoning of 14246 acres on SR 1332 from ARR -40 to R -30for J P Edwards, Jr46212 Tax Property Records - Photo - ImagingJohn Stott, County Tax Administrator, informed the Board the County has an opportunity during theupcoming revaluation to enhance property tax records by adding property photo- imaging The new featurewould assist landowners by providing an actual photo image of their property on their tax cards and would tieinto the countys GIS and Register of Deeds computer systems He explained the feature would cut down onstaff time for following up on appraisals and would assure citizens that their property was properly visitedwhen appraisedIn discussion with the Commissioners, Mr Stott stated the equipment would belong to the Countyfollowing revaluation and would be used in all future appraisals of improved property If purchased during therevaluation, cost would be between 75,000 and 80,000, approximately one -half the cost if purchased at alater date He noted sufficient funds were set aside for revaluation to cover the expenseUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the use of previously allocated revaluation funds for thepurchase of photo imaging equipment for the tax office13 Tax Valuation AppealsThe Board heard the following appeals of property tax valuationsA Mrs Marvin Webb - request for relief of 50 in interest accrued on unpaid taxes Tax officerecommended request be deniedMrs Webb informed the Board she and her husband have a difficult time paying taxes on theirproperty; however they are unable to sell because the land will not support a septic system She asked theBoard to waive the 50 interest on her 1992 taxesThe Board explained they have no legal basis for releasing interest owed by a tax payerB William H Hamp Ethridge -1 -acre Parcel 403C99006P- Current Value 90,000; andBobby Lee Moore - 1 -acre Parcel 403C99006S - Current Value 85,000- Request forreduction in value Tax Office recommended request be approvedHamp Ethridge and Bobby Moore requested the Board reduce the tax value on parcels of land theypurchased along I -95 in Kenly for commercial use based on the belief that the Town of Kenly was planningto extend water and sewer to the area The property was assessed at commercial value based on intended useand services available The Town of Kenly did not extend water and sewer, and the property no longer hascommercial value They reported the current market value of farm land in this area is approximately15,000 acreUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board reduced the tax value of property owned by William H Ethridge Parcel403C99006P and Bobby Lee Moore Parcel 403C99006S to 15,000 per acreC Mrs D Heber Johnson - Parcels #01029045, 401019047, and 01029048 - Total AssessedValue 387,770 Request for reduction to 296,310 based on recent appraisal Tax Officerecommended the request be deniedMrs Johnson stated a recent appraisal valued the property at 296,310 based on the age and conditionof the warehouse building located on the parcels She asked that the tax value be adjusted to reflect theappraised valueJohn Stott, Tax Administrator, was instructed to have his staff revisit the site to determine if anythingother than normal depreciation has devalued the property14 Award of Bids - Sewer Line from Clayton to AirportOpening August 11, 1993The Board reviewed the following bids received August 11, 1993 for construction of the sewer linefrom Clayton the Johnston County AirportDIVISION IT A Loving Co 949,67200Billings Garrett Utilities 975,61350J F Wilkerson 1,052,06734Central Builders, Inc 1,057,63400Hendrix - Barnhill Co 1,106,15300463DIVISION IIAutomated Electrical Systems 91,00000L Js Electric Co 103,90000T A Loving Co 115,50000Watson Electrical Constr Co 123,47000Following review, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the Board award contracts for constructionof a sewer line from Clayton to the Johnston County Airport to the following low bidders DIVISION I to TA Loving for 949,672; and DIVISION II - Automated Electrical Systems for 91,000; a total project costof 1,040,672 plus contingency and engineeringCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote15 Hopewell Pisgah Water District Board - Water User Agreement for Water DistrictUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to sit as the Hopewell Pisgah Water DistrictBoardRick Price, attorney representing the water district, asked the Board to consider adopting a water useragreement so canvassers will have the document when they approach residents about signing up for the serviceHe explained that Farmers Home Administration has approved the proposed agreementFollowing discussion, Commissioner John M Booker moved the Board adopt the following Water UserAgreement for the Hopewell Pisgah Water District Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motionWATER USERS AGREEMENTThis agreement, between HOPEWELL PISGAH WATER DISTRICT, hereinafter HPWD andhereinafter called User, Phone NumberAddressZipWITNESSETHWHEREAS, the User desires to purchase water from HPWD and to enter into a water usersagreement as required by HPWD; andWHEREAS, the User agrees to comply with provisions ofthe Rules and Regulations adopted HPWDpertaining to said water system,NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements hereincontained, it is hereby understood and agreedHPWD agrees to furnish, at such time as it may construct lines by the Users property, subject to thelimitations set out in the Rules and Regulations and those hereinafter provided for, such quantity of water asthe User may desire in connection with his occupancy of the following described propertyResidentialLocationCommercialMeter Size - 58 x 34 , 34 , 1 , 1 14 or largerTap -on Fee 75001 The User andor landowner shall grant HPWD, its successors or assigns, a perpetual easementin, over, under, and upon the described land with the right to erect, construct, install, and lay, and thereafteruse, operate and inspect, repair, maintain, replace and remove water pipe lines and appurtenant facilities,together with the right of ingress and egress over adjacent land for the purpose mentioned above2 The Use shall install and maintain at his own expense a service line which shall begin at themeter and extend to the dwelling or place ofthe user The service line shall connect with the distribution systemof HPWD at the nearest place of desired use by the User, provided HPWD has determined in advance that theHPWD water system is of sufficient capacity to permit delivery of water at that point3 The User agrees to pay for water at such rates, time and place as shall be determined byHPWD and agrees to the penalties for noncompliance with the above as set out in the Rules and Regulations4 HPWD shall purchase and install a cutoff valve and may also include a water meter in eachservice HPWD shall have exclusive right to use such cutoff valve and water meter The User shall provide acutoff valve on the Users side of the meterDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 35218 PMCreated4302003 95916 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - 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