April 5, 1993 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

April 5, 1993The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, April 5, 1993, at 10oclock 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, Joyce H Ennis, Clerk to the Board, and W R Britt,County AttorneyThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transactedMinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the March 1, March 9, and March31, 1993, board meetings There being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes approved aspresented2 Hopewell Pisgah Water District 1000 am - Public Hearing on Bond Order PostponedCounty Manager, Richard B Self, informed the Board the public hearing originally scheduled for1000 am was postponed because some of the necessary papers were not ready He asked the Board toreschedule the hearing for next monthUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creechand carried by unanimous vote, the Board rescheduled a public hearing on the Hopewell Pisgah Water DistrictBond Order for May 3, 1993 at 1000 am3 Department of Transportation Addition to SystemThe Board reviewed a petition presented by the North Carolina Department of Transportationrequesting the following road be added to the State Secondary System for maintenanceTechnology Drive Access Road to Mebane Packaging Company, Cleveland TownshipFollowing review, Commissioner Eleanor N Creech moved that the Board concur with the NCDepartment of Transportations request to add Technology Drive, the access road to Mebane PackagingCompany in Cleveland Township, to the State Maintained SystemCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote4 Cleveland School PropertyThe County Manager informed the Board that Stenson and Ann Lee have offered to sell JohnstonCounty the 36 acre tract adjacent to Cleveland School for 15,000 The ball fields would be relocated to thisproperty replacing the land where the Skills Training Center is being builtCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board approve the purchase of a 36 acre tract of landadjacent to the Cleveland Elementary School from Stenson and Ann Lee in the amount of 15,000Commissioner Wood further moved the Board approve the necessary budget amendment for this purchaseCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteBudget AmendmentExpenditure Increase10 67007000 Cleveland School Site 15,000Revenue Increase10 39908100 Fund Balance 15,0005 Skills Training CenterUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the County Manager to advertise for bids for the constructionof the Skills Training Center in Cleveland Township3666 Public Library AgreementUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Cecil M Massengilland carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following contract formalizing the relationship betweenthe Public Library and the independent library of KenlyLibrary ContractThis contract, made and entered into this 5th day of April, 1993, by and between the Public Libraryof Johnston County and Smithfield herein the County Library and the Kenly Public Library herein theKenly LibraryWITNESSEDWHEREAS, the County Library operates under the Chapter 153A, Article 14 GS 153 -261 throughG S 153 -271 to give library service to the residents of Johnston County and the Municipality of Smithfield;andWHEREAS, the Kenly Library operates to give library service to the residents of Kenly and wishesto become affiliated with the County Library to have the benefit of additional services which the CountyLibrary can provideTHEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED THATThe County Library will furnish to the Kenly Library the services set forth herein and in Appendix I,and any future amendments as agreed to by other partiesThe Kenly Library will remain under the control of the Municipality of Kenly and its Library Boardof Trustees, and will continue as the agency responsible for providing library services for the residents ofKenlyThe Kenly Library will be known as the Kenly Public Library, an affiliate of the Public Library ofJohnston County and SmithfieldThe Kenly Library will employ and supervise personnel of the Kenly Library, whose salaries,retirement, social security and any other employee benefits will be paid with funds appropriated by theMunicipality of Kenly or otherwise contributed to the Kenly LibraryThe officials of the Municipality of Kenly will agree to sign the annual Maintenance of Effort Reportand Declaration as required by the NC Department of Cultural Resources, Division of State Library, and assigned by the officials of Johnston County and the Municipality of SmithfieldThe Kenly Library will maintain the building and grounds of the Kenly Library, including majorrepairs or emergency repairs Any and all equipment and real property furnished by the Municipality of Kenlyshall remain the property of the Municipality of KenlyThe Kenly Library will provide for telephone service on the premises for the use by library staffThe Kenly Library will be open for service a minimum of forty two 42 hours per weekThe Kenly Library will provide to the County Library the following a copy of the Kenly Librarysbylaws; monthly fiscal and statistical reports; two 2 copies of the annual audit by December 30 of the fiscalyear following the audit year; and a copy of the new fiscal year budget by July 30 of the new fiscal yearThe County Library will loan books, periodicals, and other library materials to the Kenly Library insuch quantities as the Director of the County Library may determine, such materials to supplement materialsalready owned or subsequently acquired by the Kenly Library Materials loaned to the Kenly Library by theCounty Library will remain the property of the County Library Materials owned by the Kenly Library maybe loaned to the County Library or its units upon special request; such materials will remain the property ofthe Kenly LibraryThe County Library and the Kenly Library agree to enter into this contract through a period endingJune 30, 1993 Thereafter, in accordance with the requirements ofthe NC Department of Cultural Resources,Division of State Library, it is agreed by the County Library and the Kenly Library that the term of thisagreement shall be for a period often 10 years beginning July 1, 1993, with each party reserving the right toterminate the agreement after the ten 10 year period, upon giving written notice six 6 months prior to thedate oftermination The County Library and the Kenly Library, upon giving six 6 months written notice, mayextend this contract for an additional ten 10 year periodBy this contract the Kenly Library has agreed to certain terms required by the NC Department ofCultural Resources, Division of State Library Nevertheless, both parties understand that apart from the partiesagreement to these terms as independent contractors, neither party hereby acquires any right of control,supervision or direction over the physical facilities, employees, or operation of the other The Kenly Librarywill indemnify the County Library from any loss by virtue of any liability arising from a transaction, act,omission or occurrence at the Kenly Library facility or in the operation of the Kenly Library; and the CountyLibrary will likewise indemnify the Kenly Library from loss due to any liability arising from the operation ofthe County Library or its facility Neither party by this agreement agrees to waive any governmental immunityexcept to the extent insured And in fact both parties attach, as a part of this agreement, copies of automobileliability policy with liability and employee errand protection limits of 1,000, 000 by the County Library and by the Kenly Library As to a premises liability policy, the parties attach copies of policy with liabilitylimits of on the Kenly Library facility, and 4,055,000 on the County Library facility Each party willagree to continue to provide insurance, as referenced in the two preceding sentences, and evidence of its annualrenewal during the term of this contractThis contract may be amended upon unanimous approval of all the parties signing this agreementIN WITNESS THEREOF, the County Library, the Kenly Library, the Municipalities of Kenly andSmithfield, and the County of Johnston have caused this contract to be executed this 5th day of April, 1993367CONTRACT APPENDIX IServices to be provided by the County LibraryAdministrative SupportProfessional ConsultationAcquisition ServicesCataloging ServicesRebinding ServicesPermanent Loan of Reference and Other MaterialCounty -wide Interlibrary Loan and ReferenceState -wide Interlibrary Loan and ReferenceSupport of Patron RegistrationBookmobile ServicesA -V Services, as availableChildrens Services, as availableCirculation Support, as availablePublic Relations Services, as availablePrinting of Library Forms and Other MaterialsAll Services are subject to the availability of funds7 Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Laboratory Furniture for WWTP FacilityCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the Board authorize the advertisement for bids on laboratoryfurniture cabinets for the new laboratory facility under construction at the wastewater treatment plantCommissioner Eleanor N Creech seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote8 Surplus Property - Sheriffs VehiclesThe County Manager informed the Board two sheriff s vehicles were recently removed from service,a 1991 Ford which was damaged in an accident with a deer, and a 1989 Ford which was retired because of highmileageUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board declared the following two vehicles surplus and authorized the 1991vehicle to be sold for salvage, and the 1989 vehicle be sold at public auction1991 Ford Crown Victoria - Vin# 2FACP72GXMX154546 - 94,258 miles - damaged1989 Ford Crown Victoria - Vin# 2FABP72GIKX174726 - 108,000 miles9 Budget Amendments ApprovedA Job TrainingUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendmentExpenditure Increase3505 684 - 002 -02002 -01 Cc014 -02021 -02057 -02003 -02057 -02057 -02057 -02Revenue Increase3505 684 - 002 -02002 -02014 -02021 -02057 -02003 -02057 -02057 -02Staff Salaries Fringesordinators Salaries FringesTravelFacilitiesEquipmentParticipants Wages FringesPart Supportive ServicesT -Shirt Printing CostsT -Shirt PurchaseTOTALIIB SupportIIB SupportIIB SupportIIB SupportIIB SupportIIB SupportIIB SupportIIB Support057 -02 IIB SupportTOTALExpenditure Decrease3504 674- 002 -01Expenditure Increase3505 684 - 002 -01Staff Salaries FringesTeachers Salaries Fringes16,48021,3152,2001,96050064,0525003,0741000111,08116,48021,3152,2001,96050064,0525003,0741,000111,081 5,2714,9263505 684 - 014 -013504 674- 057 -013505 684 - 057 -013504- 674 - 032 -013505- 684 - 032 -01Revenue Decrease3504 674- 002 -01Revenue Increase3505 684 - 002 -013505 684 - 014 -013504 674- 057 -013505 684 - 057 -013504 674- 032 -013505 684 - 032 -01Expenditure Decrease3504- 673 - 002 -003504 673- 011 -00Expenditure Increase3505 684 - 002 -003504 673- 014 -003505 684 - 011 -003505 684 - 021 -003504 673- 032 -003505 684 - 032 -003504 673- 057 -003505 684 - 057 -00Revenue Decrease3504 673- 002 -003504 673- 011 -00Revenue Increase3505 684 - 002 -003504 673- 014 -003505 684 - 014 -003505 684 - 011 -003505 684 - 021 -003504 673- 032 -003505 684 - 032 -003504 673- 057 -003505 684 - 057 -00Teachers TravelEquipmentEquipmentSuppliesSuppliesTOTALIIA TrainingIIB TrainingIIB TrainingIIA TrainingIIB TrainingIIA TrainingIIB TrainingTOTALStaff Salaries FringesTelephoneStaff Salaries FringesStaff TravelTelephoneRentSuppliesSuppliesEquipmentEquipmentTOTALIIA AdministrationIIA AdministrationIIB AdministrationIIA AdministrationIIB AdministrationIIB AdministrationIIB AdministrationIIA AdministrationIIB AdministrationIIA AdministrationIIB AdministrationTOTAL8009,0403,3502,9281,37217,145 5,2714,9268009,0403,3502,9281,37217,145 1,28650 4741,500501751,5005002,9801406,4831,28650 741,500500501751,5005002,9801406,483B Health DepartmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor NCreech and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendmentExpenditure Increase - Family Planning10 5960 -4620 Norplant Devices 11,637Revenue Increase - Family Planning10- 3519 -831 DEH NR 4,52210- 3519 -831 DEH NR 7,115C Social ServicesUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by John M Booker and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendmentExpenditure Increase10 6110 1901 CP L Project Share 11,25373Revenue Increase10 3531 8200 Social Services Administration 11,25373D Economic DevelopmentUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Woodand carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendmentExpenditure Increase10 43507400 Capital Outlay TV 45000Revenue Increase10 38358100 Miscellaneous Revenues CP L Fds 4500036910 Public Hearing 1015 am - Rezoning RequestAdvertised March 19, 26, 1993 in The Smithfield Herald Notices posted at locations onMarch 19,1993,and certified letters mailed to adjoiningproperty owners on March 15, 1993 The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Boardon the following rezoning requestCASE #54 - Petition to rezone 2832 acres from ARR -40 to R -30 Property located on Hwy 301near the intersection with SR 1353 in Elevation Township Applicant Barry PateJeff Coutu, County Planning Director, showed a map of the area and pointed out the zoning of thesurrounding area He informed the Board the Planning Board recommended approval by a 4 -2 voteJohnson Tillman, attorney presenting Barr, stated his client plans to build traditional singlefamily homes on minimum 30,000 sqft lots He stated Mr Pate would work with the neighbors to assure thatthe neighborhood would not suffer from his developmentTeresa Allen, who spoke on behalf of a group of neighbors in the Olivers Grove Church area, statedthe neighborhood is not opposed to the R -30 zoning; however, they are concerned with additional traffic that,in her opinion, will add to an already dangerous situation She stated that cars entering Hwy 301 from OliversGrove Road SR 1353 can not see approaching traffic because of a hill, and vehicles traveling on Hwy 301do not have sufficient stopping distance to avoid an accident She noted there is a recommended 35 mph cautionsign on Hwy 301 approaching the intersection, but does not feel this is enough She asked the Board to requestthe North Carolina Department of Transportation to re- evaluate the intersection and consider some additionalmeans to reduce the dangerRoss Halley, Maintenance Engineer with NCDOT, stated there is adequate site distance forrecommended speeds at the intersection He noted the State has certain criteria by which they determine theneed for stop lights or caution lights, and the accident information at the site does not reflect the need foranything more than the caution signThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing11 Resolution Secondary RoadsCommissioner Cecil M Massengill moved the following resolution be adopted and sent to the NorthCarolina Department of Transportation with a special reference to the Hwy 301 and Olivers Grove Roadintersection in Elevation TownshipRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, Johnston Countys housing is rapidly expanding in an unprecedentedperiod of growth; andWHEREAS, Increased construction of housing, commercial enterprises andindustry are placing an ever increasing burden on the highwayinfrastructure in Johnston County; andWHEREAS, Increased traffic associated with this growth has made many of theroads and intersections in Johnston County dangerous; andWHEREAS, A re- examination of the traffic patterns and the future trafficpatterns is greatly neededNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of JohnstonCounty that the North Carolina Department of Transportation is requested to surveyand make appropriate changes in the long and short range plans dealing with thesecondary roads in Johnston CountyUnanimously adopted this 5th day of April, 1993Commissioner Eleanor N Creech seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote12 Rezoning ApprovedCommissioner Cecil M Massengill asked permission to abstain from voting on the proposed rezoningsince he also serves on the Planning Board and has voted on the case as a planning board member The Boardapproved his requestCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board approve REZONING CASE #54 for Barry Pate for2832 acres located on Hwy 301 near the intersection of SR 1353 in Elevation Township from ARR -40 toR -30370Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by the following voteAye Norman C Denning, Frank B Holding, James W Cash, John M Booker, Jerry F Wood, andEleanor N CreechNo NoneAbstaining Cecil M Massengill13 Resolution Designation of Drug ActionIn response to a request from Johnston Countys Drug Action Coalition, Inc, Commissioner Jerry FWood moved the Board re -adopt the following resolution which was originally approved December, 1989, toreflect the committees new nameRESOLUTIONWHEREAS the abuse of alcohol and other drugs is a growing problem in JohnstonCounty, andWHEREAS Johnston Countys Drug Action Coalition, Inc is a community based bodywith representatives from the private sector and public agencies that desire to develop acoordinated written plan that seeks through coordinated planning to diminish substance abusethrough support of prevention and intervention activities,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OFCOMMISSIONERS that Johnston Countys Drug Action Coalition, Inc be designated asJohnston Countys citizen group to help coordinate substance abuse prevention andinterventionApproved this 5th day of April, 1993Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote14 Revaluation Company BidsTax Administrator, John Stott, explained that when the Tax Revaluation companies madepresentations to the Board on March 31, 1993, there appeared to be a difference in interpretation of what theCounty is requesting concerning site visits In order to assure that all companies bidding on the projectinterpreted the job specifications the same way, he offered the bidders an opportunity to revaluate their bid andgive an alternate bid based on leaving their vehicle and walking around each parcelHe informed the Board Pearsons Appraisal Company responded that their original bid of 825 wasbased on stopping at each parcel, and walking around only those properties that appeared different from theinformation on the tax cards They offered an alternate bid of 975 per parcel if they are required to get outof their car and walk each property Cott Systems responded they bid on walking each parcel and did notsubmit an alternate bid Tax Management Associates indicated they based their original bid on two trips to eachproperty and offered an alternate bid of 970 for one field trip per parcelRepresentatives from Cott Systems were present and stated, in their opinion, the County should requirea walk- around of each property in order to get a more accurate revaluation so that future revaluations can bedone by in -house staffCommissioner Frank B Holding responded the County, through computerization and mapping, hasgreatly updated its information on land parcels, and in his opinion, a stop -by inspection is sufficient unlesschanges are citedThe Board deferred action until later in the day15 Public Hearing 1045 am - Community Development Block GrantAdvertised March 19, 1993, The Smithfield HeraldThe Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board onCounty application for a Community Development Block Grant The County Manager stated the purpose ofthis hearing is to identify areas of economic need in Johnston County He stated a second public hearing wouldneed to be scheduled to discuss any specific projectMichael de Sherbinin, Economic Development Director, spoke briefly on the Community DevelopmentBlock grant program and how funds are allocated in North CarolinaThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing37116 Public Hearing Set Communitv Development Block GrantUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner Cecil M Massengilland carried by unanimous vote, the Board set a second public hearing on Community Development Block GrantApplication for 1100 am, May 3, 199317 Public Hearing 1100 am - Abandonment of RoadsAdvertised March 19, 26, 1993 - The Smithfield HeraldThe Chairman opened the public hearing and the County Manager stated the purpose To hear publiccomment on the proposed discontinuation of State maintenance and abandonment of portions of MotorcycleRoad SR 1704 and Castleberry Road SR 1705 in Clayton Township in the area of the proposed site of thenew Clayton Elementary, with the understanding the NCDOT will relocate Castleberry Road to intersect withHighway 42 east of its current intersectionThe Chairman asked if anyone wished to be heard There being no comments, the Chairman closed thepublic hearing18 Abandonment of RoadsFollowing the duly advertised public hearing at which no one spoke in opposition, Commissioner JamesW Cash moved the Board approve the discontinuation of State maintenance and abandonment of portions ofMotorcycle Road SR 1704 and Castleberry Road SR 1705 in Clayton Township in the area ofthe proposedsite of the new Clayton Elementary School, contingent upon NC Department of Transportation relocatingCastleberry Road to intersect with Hwy 42 east of its current intersectionCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote19 Day -By -Day Treatment CenterSeveral members of the Board of Directors of the Day -By -Day Treatment Center in Selma met withthe Commissioners requesting an appropriation of 60,000 in the 1993 -94 budget to pay one -half the cost oftheir new facilityEarl Marett explained the new 20 -bed center has been open since January, 1992, and has necessitatedadditional staffing and other expenses He noted the center is financed primarily from mental health funds,private donations, and fees from paying clients; however, many of the centers patients are indigentBob Spence, Sr, and Mrs Lulu Jolliff also spoke about the Centers successful program and the needsbeing met by both in- patient and out - patient careChairman Denning, on behalf ofthe Board, voiced appreciation for the service the Center is providing,and stated the Board would consider the request during the upcoming budget sessions20 Water Line to Devil Dog Manufacturing - KenlyEd Temple, Manager of Kenly, met with the Board concerning water service to Devil DogManufacturing Company on Hwy 301 within the area of Kenlys extra - territorial jurisdiction He explainedthe State has condemned the plants well, and Kenly has made temporary arrangements; however, a permanentwater supply is needed to keep the 130 - employee plant in operationMr Temple discussed with the Board the three alternatives and related costs suggested by theengineering firm, McKim CreedFollowing discussion, the Board agreed to consider the proposals and make a decision in the nearfuture21 Fire Hydrants on Countys Portion of Water Line to Perdue HatcheryKenly Manager, Ed Temple, informed the Board a water line is being built from Kenly along SR 2143to the Perdue Hatchery in Wilson County He requested the Board provide the five fire hydrants which will beplaced along Johnston Countys portion of the water lineCommissioner Eleanor N Creech moved that the County provide the five necessary fire hydrants alongthe Johnston County portion of the water line from Kenly to the Perdue Hatchery in Wilson County at a costnot to exceed 1200 per hydrantCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote37222 Award of Bids - Revaluation CompanyUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board awarded contract for the Countys upcoming tax revaluation project toPearsons Appraisal Company at their original bid price of 825 per parcel23 AppointmentsA Fire District CommissionsUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed the following fire district commissioners to two year termsto expire April 30, 1995Claytex District, Lee Barbee, Bobby D Worlds, and Duke Hockaday;PI -LE District, Danny A Pittman, Tim Overby, and Charles MorganSelma District, Jerry Joe StephensonShoeheel District, Kermit BaileySmithfield District, Bobby W Bryant, George Pope, Jr and Mark LaneThanksgiving District, Jimmy Smith and Kenneth PhillipsUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Travis Parrish, E Brian Hargis, and Leron A Parrish tothe West Johnston Fire District Commission for two year terms to expire April 30, 1995B Local Emergency Planning CommitteeUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Gerald Hornaday to the Local Emergency PlanningCommittee for a two year term to expire March 31, 1995C Library Board of TrusteesUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board appointed Shirley R Hayes to the Library Board of Trustees for a threeyear term to expire April 30, 1996D Town of Four OaksUpon a motion by Commissioner Cecil M Massengill, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board made the following ETJ appointments as recommended by the Four OaksTown CommissionersFour Oaks Planning Board - Albert Brewer, Guss Wynn, Gayle Blackman, JoAnn Capps, SarahBarberFour Oaks Zoning Board of Adjustments - Pete Jackson, Jim Wellons, Mary Weaver, LauraBeth Barbour, Willie Adams24 Proclamation Adopted - National County Government WeekUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamation honoring the 125th year of countycommissioner type of government in North CarolinaNATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEKWHEREAS, April 23rd, 1993, is the 125th Anniversary of the modern form of county government in NorthCarolina as created by the North Carolina Constitution of 1868; andWHEREAS, North Carolinas 100 county governments have in fact served this state since 1663, working inpartnership with the State to deliver services and provide leadership for our communities; andWHEREAS, Johnston County is on the forefront of many issues critical to both our state and nation, includinghealth care, child and elder care, environmental protection, social services, job training, emergency medicalservices, drug and alcohol abuse treatment, law enforcement, water and sewer services, and library services;andWHEREAS, Johnston County also is a major partner in the public education system, having provided 134million in 1992 -93 to support elementary- secondary schools and 118 million to support the communitycollege system; and of this amount, approximately 41 of these dollars were to help fund improved or newschool facilities, 59 was used to support the current operation of the schools; and373WHEREAS, Johnston County is involved in many innovative programs to help deliver services moreeffectively and efficiently; andWHEREAS, those serving as county officials are dedicated to providing services to our citizens without undueburden on the taxpayersNOW, THEREFORE, THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS does herebyproclaim April 17 through April 24, 1993, as National County Government Week in North Carolina and urgeall citizens to be more involved in and aware of issues facing our countiesAdopted this 5th day of April, 199325 Proclamation Public Health WeekUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamationPROCLAMATIONWHEREAS The quality of life in Johnston County depends on the health of our people andthe environment in which we live; andWHEREAS Johnston County citizens are turning to wellness as a major defense against thepersonal and financial burdens caused by disease and chronic illness; andWHEREAS Johnston County has a comprehensive public health system which provides healthservices to children and adults in the county and strives to promote and providea clean and safe environmentNOW, THEREFORE, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim the weekof April 18 -24, 1993 as Public Health Week in Johnston County and urge the citizens of our county to takean active role in making this a healthier, safer place to liveProclaimed this 5th day of April, 199326 Proclamation - Raleigh- Durham International AirportUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamationRESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED OPERATION AND EXPANSION OF THERALEIGH- DURHAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTWHEREAS, the Raleigh- Durham International Airport is the second largest airport facility in NorthCarolina; andWHEREAS, six major carriers, seven commuter carriers, and five all -cargo carriers presently serve theairport; andWHEREAS, ten million passengers were served at the Raleigh- Durham International Airport during thepast year; andWHEREAS, some 4500 employees work at the Raleigh- Durham International Airport; andWHEREAS, the convenience of multiple flights to popular destinations enables efficient and timely travel;andWHEREAS, the airports air cargo activity increased about 13 last year to 87,000 tons and is expectedto continue to grow, and a new 25 million air cargo complex will open this summer; andWHEREAS, the loss of popular and frequent destinations will have a severe economic impact to personaland business travel and disrupt the flow of air cargo; andWHEREAS, present and future economic growth is directly related to the frequency of flights and theirdestinationsNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OFCOMMISSIONERS SUPPORTS THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE RALEIGHINTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH ITS 285 FLIGHTS PER DAY, AND ENCOURAGES THEAIRPORT AUTHORITY TO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND ITS SERVICE AREAS FOR BOTHINBOUND AND OUTBOUND TRAFFICAdopted this 5th day of April, 199337427 Resolution Johnston County Water PlantUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolutionRESOLUTIONJOHNSTON COUNTY WATER PLANTWHEREAS, The Town of Smithfield authorized and communicated a letter on March 5, 1993 opposingJohnston Countys application for federal and state funds to construct a water plant; andWHEREAS, The County of Johnston has cooperated and assisted the Town of Smithfield in upgradingand enlarging the Towns water treatment facility; andWHEREAS, The County of Johnston has assisted the Town in securing federal and state funds which havebeen utilized in the Towns water plant; andWHEREAS, The construction of a second water plant in Johnston County will provide additional capacityand back up supply for Smithfield in the case of an emergencyNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County that theTown of Smithfield is respectfully requested to withdraw their opposition to the Countys application for federaland state fundingBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Smithfield send written notice to the State ClearinghouseInformation Center, Department of Administration, that they do not oppose the Countys efforts to securenecessary funding for this projectUnanimously adopted this 5th day of April, 199328 Resolution Opposing Cigarette TaxUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolutionR ESOLUTIONOPPOSING CIGARETTE TAXWHEREAS, The Federal Government is considering imposing a 224 cigarette tax; andWHEREAS, Increasing the Cigarette Tax from the current 24 cents per pack to 224 per pack would havea detrimental effect on the economy of Johnston County, the State of North Carolina, and theUnited States of America; andWHEREAS, It is estimated by Price Waterhouse that over 231,000 of the 680,000 jobs associated withtobacco would be lost if this tax was imposed causing serious harm to the national, state andlocal economy; andWHEREAS, The resulting loss of income and the devastation it would impose on the families would beintolerable as well as increase the number of families who would have to rely upon federalprograms to keep their family togetherNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED By the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County that theFederal Government re- examine the staggering economic burden such a tax would cause on families of theUnited States and that the concept be discarded as not in keeping with the goals and ideals of the American wayof life Further that it be recognized that this tax would contrary to American Agricultural ValuesUnanimously Adopted this 5th Day of April, 199329 Proclamation Community Development Block GrantUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner Cecil M Massengilland carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamationPROCLAMATIONCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTSWHEREAS Community Development Block grants play a major role in assisting orderly development ofJohnston County; andWHEREAS Governor James B Hunt has designatedthe week of April 5- 11,1993 as National CommunityDevelopment Week in North Carolina; and375WHEREAS Community Development Block Grants have been used recently by Johnston County to Aextend sewer to Utilicom, Inc - 76,100; B extend water to Mebane Packaging - 600,000;and C rehabilitation of 21 homes in the Red Hill and Graytown areas - 338,675; andWHEREAS Community Development Block Grants benefit low and moderate income citizens of JohnstonCounty and the State of North CarolinaNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County that the weekof April 5 -11, 1993, be proclaimed Community Development Week in Johnston CountyUnanimously adopted this 5th day of April, 199330 Certification of AppreciationUpon a motion by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech, seconded by Commissioner Cecil M Massengilland carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following certificate of appreciation for James WilbertBuck McLambCertificate of AppreciationWHEREAS, James Wilbert Buck McLamb, has been a faithful, loyal, and dedicated employee ofJohnston County for nineteen years; andWHEREAS, Buck has admirably served the County in his role as a department supervisor, and haswillingly and unselfishly given of his time and expertise to fellow employees over theyears; andWHEREAS, he has won the friendship and respect of his co- workers and others with whom he hascome into contact with through his good nature, his easy smile, and his constantwillingness to help; andWHEREAS, Buck has announced his plans to retire on April 30, 1993, and will be greatly missed bothprofessionally and as a friendNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does herebyconvey to James Wilbert Buck McLamb our heart-felt appreciation and commendation for his long -timeservice to Johnston County, and;FURTHER, extend to him and his family our best wishes for many happy and healthy years in the futureAdopted this 5th day of April, 199331 Award of Bid - EDA Water Sewer ImprovementsBid Opening - March 11, 1993 Rebid Opening for Division II - March 23, 1993The Board reviewed the following bids for phase one of the Economic Development AdministrationWater and Sewer Facilities Project which includes a sewer system for the Airport and Girsberger, Inc areas,and the Selma to Wilsons Mills water facilitiesDivision I - GeneralMark H Johnson, Inc - Newton Grove, NC1,502,45950Base Bid1,098,98025Alternate Bid 1,001,48025TA Loving, Co - Goldsboro, NC1,521,13500Base Bid1,206,73375Alternate Bid 1,106,73375State Utility Contractors, Inc - Monroe, NC24,70000Base Bid1,277,95980Alternate Bid1,197,95980Central Builders, Inc - Rocky Mount, NCBase Bid1,502,45950Alternate Bid1,442,45950FL Showalter, Inc - Lynchburg, VABase Bid1,521,13500Alternate Bid1,442,13500Division 2 - Electrical -One bid at first Opening - RebidBarnes Powell Electric - Elm City, NN CBase Bid24,70000Alternate Bid15,10000Tom OQuinn Rigging Services - Raleigh, NCBase Bid27,83500Alternate Bid17,26600376Award of General ContractFollowing review of bids and discussion with Engineer Tim Broome, Commissioner Frank B Holdingmoved the Board award the general contract to low bidder Mark H Johnson, Inc at the alternate bid price of1,001,48025Commissioner Cecil M Massengill seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteAward of Electrical ContractUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board awarded the electrical contract to low bidder Barnes Powell ElectricCo, Inc for the Alternate bid price of 15,1000032 Global TransparkThe Board discussed the response they received from citizens in the County concerning the invitationfor Johnston County to join the multi- county consortium supporting the Global Transpark projectBoard members commented that most of the citizens who contacted them do not support the CountysparticipationChairman Denning instructed County Manager, Richard B Self, to notify Mr Hensen Barnes that itis the consensus of the Board that there is insufficient support from the citizens of Johnston County to justifyjoining the project at this time33 Water Sewer PolicyUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following policy for customers using County water andsewer serviceApplication Required for all potential customersDeposit 50 refundable after 24 months with no delinquent paymentsConnection Fee 40 if Tap is already in placeBills to be sent on the 25th of each month, due on the 15th of the following monthBills to be delinquent on the 16th, and a 10 or 5 penalty, whichever is greater applied tothe accountService Disconnected if not paid by the 25thReconnection Fee 2534 Sewer Assessment FeeCounty Manager, Richard B Self, explained he has received several inquiries from developers aboutconnecting to the county sewer system He noted the County has no established sewer assessment fee, andasked the Board for direction in this matterFollowing discussion, the Chairman asked the County Manager to check with other counties and bringa report back to the Board at a later meeting35 Department of Transportation - Petition for PavingCommissioner Cecil M Massengill presented a paving petition from property owners along OldBarbour Road SR 1329 in Elevation TownshipCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the petition for paving Old Barbour Road SR 1329 beforwarded to the NC Department of Transportation with the Boards recommendation for considerationCommissioner Cecil M Massengill seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote36 Sewer Service at I -4042 - Bob HollisterBob Hollister, developer in the Old Drug Store area, met with Board concerning sewer serviceCommissioner Frank B Holding asked to be excused for the remainder of the session in orderto attend a State meeting Commissioner Holding was excused37 Board of Equalization and ReviewUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to meet as a Board of Equalization and ReviewBoard members were sworn in by Clerk of Superior County, Will R CrockerTax Administrator, John Stott, introduced the following appeal cases to be heard by the Board ofEqualization and Review377A Princeton Pro erties - Parcel 404006013, Boon Hill Township; Current Value - 546,670Requested Value 378,250 based on purchase price in April, 1990 plus refund based ondifference in valuations for years 1990,199 1, and 1992Brent Honeycutt, CPA representing Princeton Manufacturing Company, requested the Boardreduce the value in line with the purchase price, and a recent independent appraisal done by a real estatecompanyB Carl Fitchett Jr - Parcel 415L11199A, Smithfield Township; Current Value -93,520 Requested Value - None statedMr Carl Fitchett met with the Board requesting a reduction in value He stated the property has beenvacant for four years, and feels the valuation is adversely affecting his changes of sellingC Govind Chandak FIRST REQUEST - Parcels 4 12M11199D, 12M11199E, and 120520026,Pine Level Township; Current Value - 500,340 - Requested Value - 240,000Mr Chandak asked the Board to reduce the value to 240,000, the amount paid for the propertyGovind Chandak SECOND REQUEST- Parcel 4140740008R Selma Township;Current Value 1,314,920 Requested Value - 1,100,000Mr Chandak stated the motel no longer has direct access from Hwy 95 since the State closed theaccess ramp He noted his business has substantially decreased now that the property has no proper entranceD William Earl Ormond - Parcel 414047004, Selma Township; Current Value 847,000Requested Value 470,000Eddie Ormond asked that the shopping center property be revalued now that the three major stores,Winn Dixie, Maxwell and Family Dollar no longer operate at the location He stated he paid 47000 for theproperty and feels the value should be reduced to this amountE EasternManufacturin formerly Johnston Mills - Parcel 414017027,14017027A, SelmaTownship; Current Value 882,690 Requested Value 250,000Bob Miller with Eastern Manufacturing requested reduction in the property based on purchase priceThe Chairman stated the Board would consider these cases and make a decision at a later dateEleanor N Creech moved the Board recess as a Board of Equalization and Review until 200 pm May3, 1993, and resume regular sessionCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote38 Home Health and Hospice Care, Inc - PresentationBeverly Withrow, President ofHome Health and Hospice Care, Inc, presented an update on the serviceher organization is performing in Johnston County39 Discussion on Beaver ControlAs requested by the Board at their March 9th meeting, Rudolph Howell reported on feasible methodsof beaver control in Johnston County He informed the Board the County can join a beaver control programdirected by the US Department of Agriculture if the County will agree to underwrite up to 30,000 per yearfor two years to set up the program and pay for a professional trapperHe stated landowners would be charged 625hour for the time the trapper is on their property to helpdefray the costs Training would be available to teach property owners to trap so the beaver population canbe kept under control once the two year program ends He suggested a committee be established to determinea priority systemFollowing discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the County initiate a beaver controlprogram with the U S Department of Agriculture, and approve the following budget amendment allocating tothe program the 6,000 received from the StateCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteBudget AmendmentExpenditure Increase10 66506201 Beaver Control 6,00000Revenue Increase10 38328200 Beaver Damage Control Program 6,0000037840 Health Department - Pediatric Nurse PositionUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved a new nursing position in Child Health to be funded bymedicaid revenue The motion included approval of the following budget amendmentBudget AmendmentExpenditure Increase - Child Health10 -5945 -0200 Employee Training10 -5945 -0500 FICA 492006,5350010 -5945 -0600 Hospital Insurance4500010 -5945 -0700 Retirement3200010 -5945 -0701 401K 1930010 -5945 -0610 Life Insurance1500TOTAL7,90500Revenue Increase - Child Health10- 3519 -826 Medicaid Revenue7,9050041 RecyclingThe County Manager informed the Board that the County has no market for paper and cardboard atthis time and has temporarily discontinued the practice of accepting these items as recyclables at the landfillHe assured the Board the County will revert to the previous policy as soon as a market is available42 Countywide Project GraduationCommissioner Eleanor N Creech stated she has been approached about the County making a donationor approving a grant to assist with the countywide project graduation for 1993 No action was takenUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Eleanor N Creech andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adjournedNorman C Denning, ChairmanJoyce H Ennis, ClerkDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 114719 AMCreated572003 101843 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date451993Book19