September 8, 1992 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

September 8, 1992The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday, September 8,1992, at 10 oclockam in the Commissioners Room, Johnston County Courthouse Annex, Smithfield, North Carolina, with the followingmembers presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, James W Cash, John M Booker, DVM,and Jerry F Wood, DDSAbsent NoneAlso Present Richard B Self, County Manager, Joyce H Ennis, Clerk to the Board, and W R Britt, CountyAttorneyThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted1 MinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the August 3,1992 board meeting Therebeing no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes approved as presented2 Housing Assistance Payments Program - Revised Administrative PlanAnne Eason, Director of HAPP, presented the revised administrative plan for Johnston County HousingAssistance Payments Program She explained the new document incorporates all amendments and adds recentregulations from HUD concerning ineligibility of persons involved in drug related activitiesUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding and carried byunanimous vote, the Board approved the revised administrative plan for Johnston County HAPP as presented, copyof which is kept in the County HAPP office3 Railroad Crossings Near South Johnston High School Concern for SafetyLarry Massengill, member of the South Johnston High School Advisory Council, addressed the Boardconcerning safety at railroad crossings at SR 1357, SR 1354, and SR 1353, all located near the school He noted theDepartment of Transportation has added more signs and flags and has agreed to install signal arms in the near future;however, the railroad right -of -way needs clearing to improve sight distanceFollowing discussion, Commissioner James W Cash moved the Board request the Department ofTransportation, in conjunction with CSX Railroad Company, to act without delay to improve the line of sight bytrimming back the right -of -way at the above mentioned crossings, and further, to install the planned signal arms as soonas possibleCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote4 Request for Tax Relief - Donald Ray WestUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried byunanimous vote, the Board agreed to a request from Donald Ray West that 25 8 for a one -time tax transfer be abatedin recognition of Mr Wests recent donation of land 75 acre to Johnston County for a wastewater lift station5 Proclamation Adult Literacy Awareness MonthUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamationPROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, according to the 1990 census, 534 of Johnston Countys adult population over the age of 25 have lessthan a high school education and are considered functionally illiterate; andWHEREAS, Johnston Community College is gearing up for a Fall Kick -Off campaign; andWHEREAS, Johnston Community College has joined the nationwide effort to combat adult illiteracy in the UnitedStates and especially in Johnston County; andWHEREAS, Johnston Community College seeks the endorsement of the Johnston County Board of Commissionersfor moral and committed support; and297WHEREAS, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners join in the fight to eradicate adult illiteracy by encouragingthis movement by Johnston Community College by helping people help themselvesNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners that the month ofOctober, 1992 be declared ADULT LITERACY AWARENESS MONTHProclaimed this 8th day of September, 19926 AppointmentsA Johnston County Board of AdjustmentCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board reappoint Kenneth Talton and appoint Dale Parker tothe Johnston County Board of Adjustments for three year terms to expire September 30, 1995 Commissioner Woodfurther moved the Planning Board be asked to recommend a representative from their board to serve on the Board ofAdjustmentsCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteB Alcoholic Beverage Control BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Jimmy Rogers Flowers to the Johnston County Alcoholic ControlBoard for a three year term to expire September 30, 1995C Neuse River Development AuthorityNo applications were received - No actionD Youth Task ForceUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board appointed Victoria G Barefoot to the Johnston County Youth Task Force fora two year term to expire October, 19947 Recreation Grants ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried byunanimous vote, the Board approved the following recreation grantsClayton Parks Recreation Department, 2,000; Clayton Community Center, 2,000; Clayton RecreationFoundation, 2,000; Smithfield Civitan Club, 2,000; North Johnston High School Future Farmers ofAmerica, 2,000;North Johnston High School Monogram Club, 2,0008 Budget Amendments ApprovedA Social ServicesUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendmentExpenditure Increase10 -6120 45024504450645084510451245144516Congregate MealsHome Delivered MealsGeneral TransportationIn -Home Aide Services IIHousingHome RepairInformationCase AssistanceSenior Center OperationIn -Home Aides DSSRevenue Increase10 -3533 8100 In -Home RevenueB Health Department146,8420052,2410035,8470023,398009,0130028,3000067,9670058,19400421,80200Upon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner JohnM Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendmentExpenditure Increase - TB Health10 -59115 -0300 Part Time Salary new position 3,850001 ?•9Revenue IncreaseDEHNR Communicable DiseaseProperty Declared Surplus3,85000Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the following items be declared surplus and sold in accordance withGS § 160A -2661 Hydraulic Dump System from the new foam truck2 Rex Compactor -1977 Model 3 -50, Serial 4 HTR -686 -TCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote10 Planning Department Rezoning CasesUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board deferred action for 30 days on the following rezoning petitions1 CASE 438, Beulah Township, Petitioner BB T2 CASE #41, Smithfield Township, Petitioner Sue Warrick11 Award of Bid Compactor for LandfillAdvertised The Smithfield Herald Opened September 2, 1992 at 200 pmThe Board reviewed the following bids received September 2, 1992, for a landfill compactorEF Craven, Greensboro, NC 334,16076Trade -in Allowance for Rex 3 -50 - 17,16076TOTAL BID 317,00000Gregory Poole Equipment Co, Raleigh, NC277,61500Trade -in Allowance for Rex 3 -50- 12,0000036 Month Power Train Warranty+ 6,28000Front Rear Axle Guard Group+ 6,17500Afex UL approved fire suppression system+ 19000Deduction if ordered prior to 91592- 1,68500TOTAL BID 276,57500County Manager, Richard B Self, informed the Board Gregory Poole Equipment Company came forward afterthe bids were opened and stated they failed to add 6 sales tax in the amount of 15,93700 to their bidFollowing discussion, and in consideration of the fact that Gregory Poole did not notify the County of anymistake in their bid until after the bids were opened, Commissioner John M Booker moved the Board accept the originalBid from Gregory Poole Equipment Company, including the 36 month power train warranty and Afex UL ApprovedFire Suppression System as followsBase Bid 277,6150036 Month Power Train Warranty 6,28000Afex UL Approved Fire Suppression System 19000Deduction for order prior to 91592 1,68500TOTAL 282,40000Commission Booker further moved the County Manager be authorized to use all options for disposing of RexCompactor, including trade -inCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote12 Request for Paving SR 1154Royie V Massengill from Ingrams Township addressed the Board concerning paving of SR 1154 MrMassengill explained the current paving priority number is 475, and he requested the Board ask the Department ofTransportation to move the paving of SR 1154 up on the priority listThe Board explained the County has never asked the Department of Transportation to change their priority listand feels to do so would jeopardize the paving program in Johnston County Commissioner Holding pointed out to MrMassengill that the new gasoline tax is making it possible for the State to pave more miles of road each year, and hisroad, if it remains 475, should be paved within the next several years29913 Department of TransportationRoss Halley, Maintenance Engineer with the Department of Transportation, discussed with the Board thefollowing issues concerning his agencyA Railroad Crossings near South Johnston High School - Mr Halley stated his agency will immediatelyclear the right -of -way to provide adequate line of site for drivers and pedestrians at railroad crossingson SR 1357, SR 1354, and SR 1353B SR 1154 -Paving Request -Mr Halley stated SR 1154 was counted in 1989 and was given priorityrating of 75 at that time Eleven homes were listed on the road He noted all roads will be recounted inearly 1993 and a new priority list will be publishedC Center Crossing on New Hw?ypass at Wilsons Mills Road - Discussion on the limited centerspace for vehicles, especially school busses, to wait before crossing or entering the traffic lanes MrHalley stated the center area is not wide enough to allow bussess to clear the traffic lanes, however,DOT has cleared the right -of -way near the intersection to extend the sight distance which should makecrossing at the intersection easier14 Land Use Regulations for Mobile HomesHezzy Byrd, from the Benson area, addressed the Board concerning the land use regulations pertaining tomobile homes15 Proclamation National Contact SundayUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamationPROCLAMATION1992 National CONTACT Sunday in Johnston CountySeptember 13, 1992Listening, rightly done, is the most significant thing one person can do for another person In ourcontemporary society, where relationships between people seem to be growing ever more impersonaland dehumanized, there is a great need for the ministry of listeningThe quiet power of unselfish listening the awesome power of a listening friend the ministry oflistening - -how many of us appreciate what a listener can do There is a great difference betweenhearing and listening Hearing is a perception by the ear Listening is an activity of the heart, notmerely the earIn Johnston County a group of dedicated, well- trained volunteers wait by the telephone twenty -fourhours a day, 365 days a year, to listen, to care, to provide information, and to refer troubled personsto helping agencies CONTACT, Johnston County, Inc, is an inter - racial and interdenominationalChristian -based ministry of over 100 trained volunteers from over 35 churches representing over 15denominations This year CONTACT, Johnston County, Inc, is celebrating the twentieth year of itsministry of active listening and referral for troubled persons who live in, or pass through, JohnstonCounty The Johnston County CONTACT center is one of nearly one hundred affiliate members ofCONTACT, USANOW, THEREFORE, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim September13,1992 as National CONTACT Sunday in Johnston County, and urge all citizens to recognize thework of this organization in ministering to the needs of Johnston County peopleProclaimed this 8th day of September, 199216 Town of Clayton Assistance for Water Line ExtensionClayton Manager, Robert Hyatt, informed the Board the Town of Clayton has been approved for a 750,000Community Development Block Grant to extend water and sewer to Colonial Carton on SR 1004 west of Clayton TheTown has requested the County contribute 120,000 toward the construction of a 300,000 gallon elevated water tankMr Hyatt introduced David Hartigan, grant consultant, who gave a brief history of the project and offered to answerquestionsFollowing discussion, Commissioner James W Cash moved the County loan the Town of Clayton 120,000toward the construction of an elevated water tank as a part of the project to extend water and sewer to Colonial CartonCompany on SR 1004 west of Clayton Commissioner Cash further moved the interest free loan be repaid with tap -onand acreage fees collected by the town300Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote17 Public Hearing Expansion of Corinth Holder Service District for Fire ProtectionAdvertised The Smithfield Herald, Clayton News Star, and The Zebulon RecordThe Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board on the proposedexpansion of the Corinth - Holder Service District for fire protectionThere being no comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing18 Corinth Holder Service District ExpandedUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board approved the expansion of the Corinth Holders Service District boundaries as followsBoundariesCorinth Holders Service DistrictBeginning at a point 1, on NC 39 at the Wake County line; thence in an easterly directionto a point 2 on NC 264A at the Wake County line; thence in an easterly direction to a point 3 onNC 264A at the Nash County line; thence in a southerly direction along the Johnston -Nash Countyline to a point 4 on SR 1723 at the Nash County line; thence in a southeasterly direction to a point5 on SR 2101 at the Nash County line; thence in a southerly direction along the Johnston -NashCounty line to a point 6 on SR 2105 at the Nash County line, excluding all property in JohnstonCounty between this and the preceding point; thence in a southerly direction to a point 7 on NC 231at the Nash County line; thence in a westerly direction to a point 8 on NC 231, 1 mile west of theintersection of NC 231 and SR 2105, excluding all property between this and the preceding point;thence in a northerly direction to a point 9 on SR 2104, 10 miles east of its intersection of SR 2102;thence in a northwesterly direction along the Johnston -Nash County line to a point 10 at theintersection of NC 39 and SR 1723; thence in a northerly direction to a point 11 on NC 39, 6 milesnorth of its intersection with SR 1723, excluding all property on NC 39 between this and thepreceding point; thence in a westerly direction to a point 12 on NC 96 at the Wake County line;thence in a northerly direction along the Johnston -Wake County line to a point 13 on SR 1727 at theWake County line; thence in a northerly direction along the Wake County line to a point 1, thebeginningNOTE Points 5, 8, 9,10,11, and 12 of this service district match points 4, 6, 5, 3, 2, and 1 respectivelyof the Corinth - Holder 5 mile Fire DistrictEXECUTIVE SESSIONUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried byunanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to meet in executive session for the purpose of discussing potentiallitigationREGULAR SESSION RESUMEDUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried byunanimous vote, the Board adjourned executive session and resumed regular session19 Recognition of Visitor Senator James SpeedThe Board recognized State Senator Jim Speed from Franklin County who is seeking re- election in the newlyformed senate district that includes a portion of Johnston County Senator Speed briefly remarked on his hope to servethe citizens of Johnston County and his willingness to work with the Johnston County Board of CommissionersUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried byunanimous vote, the Board adjournedNorman C Denning, ChairmanJoyce H Ennis, ClerkDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 35432 PMCreated5142003 84010 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - 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