August 3, 1992 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

August 3,1992The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, August 3, 1992, at 10 oclock am in theCommissioners 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, and Jerry FWood, DDSAbsent 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 transacted1 MinutesThe Chairman asked ifthere were any corrections to the minutes of the June 25, and July 6,1992 board meetings There beingno corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes approved as presented2 Secondary Road NamesThe Board discussed road names for the following secondary roadsA SR 2158 Portion - Currently named Old Stancil - Request to rename the portion east of Hwy 222 GodwinRoadThe Board took no action on this requestB SR 2527 - Currently named Talton Road - Request to rename West Talton; Petition to rename RaccoonUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried byunanimous vote, the Board deferred action on this requestC SR 1235 - Currently unnamed - Request by the only property owner to name the road Wilkins RoadUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and c a r r i e d b yunanimous vote, the Board named SR 1235 Wilkins RoadD SR 1571 Portion - Currently named Peele Road - Request to rename the small loop to avoid confusion foremergency servicesHaving talked with the property owners, Commissioner James W Cash moved that the small loop of S R 15 71remain Peele RoadCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote3 Public Hearing - RezoningAdvertised The Smithfield Herald July 21, 28, 1992 Time 1015 AMNotices posted at locations and certified letters mailed to adjoining property owners on July 29,1992The Chairman opened the Public Hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board on the following rezoningpetitionCASE #44 A petition to rezone a75 acre parcel on Highway 50, 200 feet north of the intersection with Highway 210,in Pleasant Grove Township from ARR -40 to Office- Institutional Petitioner S SaulsJeff Coutu, Planning Director, pointed out the area on a map and explained Johnston Memorial Hospital wishes to place amobile hospital unit on this property He noted the Planning Board recommended approval of the rezoning290There being no further comments, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing4 Rezoning Approved CASE #44Upon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried by unanimous vote,the Board approved rezoning for petitioner, S Sauls, of 75 acre located on Highway 50, 200 feet north of intersection of Hwy 210in Pleasant Grove Township from ARR -40 to Office- Institutional CASE 4445 Rezoning Cases from July MeetingThe Board discussed several rezoning petitions held over from the July 6th board meetingA CASE #41,1918 acres on Barbour Road in Smithfield Township from ARR40 to Residential 20 Sue Warrick,PetitionerDan Warrick asked the Board to rezone his wifes property to R -20 He stated no mobile homes would be put on the lotsHerbert Bell objected to the rezoning He voiced concern that the density of growth that 20,000 sq ft lots would allow inthe neighborhood would have a negative effect on the environmentThe Board delayed action on Case 441 until later in the meetingB CASE #42,1477 acres on Buffalo Road SR 1903 in Wilders Township from ARR40 to Residential 20 GlenHartman, PetitionerJeff Coutu pointed out the tract on a map and noted the Planning Board recommended approvalGlen Hartman stated he plans to place double -wide manufactured homes on permanent foundations in the subdivisionThe Board delayed action on Case 442 until later in the meetingC CASE #38, 36 acres on Bottleneck Road SR 2159 in Beulah Township from ARR40 to I -2 BB T,PetitionerCounty Manager, Richard Self, requested the Board continue this case until next month to allow additional time for staffresearch6 Amendment to Zoning Ordinance - Section 19 MapsPublic Hearing held July 6,1992The Board again discussed a proposed amendment to the Johnston County Zoning Ordinance which would place on theCounty Zoning Maps several subdivisions originally zoned ARR -40 but approved by the Planning Board for 20,000 sqftlots becauseof availability of community waterAt the request of Commissioner John M Booker, Planning Director, Jeff Coutu, explained the Planning Board approved thesubdivisions based on their interpretation of the Countys Zoning Ordinance Attorney WA Holland informed the Planning Boardin May, 1992, that property divided into lots less than 40,000 sqft needs to be rezoned Residential 20 before being approved as asubdivision Six subdivisions were approved, however, during the period between October, 1991 when Countywide Zoning took effect,and when the correction was noted Southgate, Section 11; Southills IV,V; Pleasant Woods; Southfork, IV; Deerfield I -IV; andTriangle Estates The proposed amendment would bring these subdivisions into compliance with the County Zoning Ordinance andallow them to be properly placed on the County Zoning mapsLinwood Jones, representing Southwind Development Corporation, stated the developers have a large investment in theseproperties which are in various stages of completion He asked the Board to approve the amendment to allow completion of thesubdivisionsThe Commissioners discussed the need to address this problem as soon as possible in fairness to the property owners;however, Commissioners John M Booker and Frank B Holding stressed the importance of studying the possible legal ramificationsand exercising prudence in making a decision which will serve the best interest of all the citizens of Johnston County291Discussion Triangle Estates Subdivision - Wilsons MillsAttorney Margaret Kash stated her clients from Wilsons Mills are opposed to 20,000 sq ft lots in Triangle EstatesFollowing discussion at the July 6th Board meeting concerning complaints that Triangle Estates Subdivision is being developed asa mobile home park, Ms Kash and Planning Board Attorney WA Holland have been working toward an agreement satisfactory toall parties involvedLloyd Barnes, representing a church located across from the subdivision, and Kenneth Jones, Wilsons Mills resident, voicedopposition to the way Triangle Estates is being developed and asked the Board to leave the property zoned ARR40David Jones, part owner of twelve lots in the subdivision responded the plat was approved with 20,000 sqft lots, and heobtained all required permits before placing mobile homes on the property He maintained the lots with trailers are for sale; however,until sold, he is renting themThe Board deferred action on Triangle Estates to allow Ms Kash and Mr Holland time to negotiate an agreement Actionon the remaining subdivisions in question was postponed until later in the meeting7 Public Hearing Subdivision Ordinance AmendmentAdvertised The Smithfield Herald July 17, 24, 1992The Chairman opened the Public Hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board on proposed amendments tothe Johnston County Subdivision Ordinance, Article IV and Article IXCounty Manager, Richard Self, explained the amendments would shift the responsibility of final subdivision plat approvalfrom the Planning Board to the Board of County CommissionersLinwood Jones, Mike Burow, and Buddy McLamb, land developers, asked the Board to consider leaving the final subdivisionplat approval with the Planning Board as this is less time consuming and therefore less costly for developersTeresa Allen spoke in favor of the Board of Commissioners giving final approval of subdivision plats She stated the needsof the citizens would be better served with both boards reviewing the plansJeff Coutu related the Planning Board has appointed a committee to study the entire Zoning and Subdivision ordinances andmake recommendations for revisionsThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the Public HearingAction was deferred until a later date8 Rescue Squads EMS Ambulance Fee Schedule RestructuredDonald Holland, President of the Johnston County Rescue Association, met with the Board proposing a restructure of theambulance fee schedule He explained that based on information from Medicare consultants, the BLS Basic Life Support rate shouldbe changed from 90 to 100, and the ALS Advanced Life Support rate be changed from 135 to 175These new basic rates wouldinclude costs of supplies thus eliminating the need for a separate itemized charge, This would ultimately reduce cost to the citizens,and would simplify billing operationsUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried by unanimous vote,the Board approved the following revised EMS Ambulance Fee Schedule-Basic Life Support BLS10000Oxygen1500- Advanced Life Support ALS17500Oxygen1500-Out of County Transport Begins at Point of Pickup300 per loaded mile- TreatmentNo Transport Fee This is defined as any treatment beyondpatient assessment and vital signs, when NO transport is required orrequested4500- Standby Fee For Public functions le ballgames, outdoor concerns, massgatherings, etc3000 per hour - 2 hr min2929 Public Hearing Set Extension of Corinth Holders Service DistrictCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the Board set a public hearing for 1100 am, Tuesday, September 8, 1992, to hearcitizen comments on an extension to the Corinth Holder Service District Commissioner Holding further moved the County mail lettersnotifying all property owners in the expanded area of the proposed extensionCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote10 Construction Laws Changes by General AssemblyCounty Manager, Richard B Self, informed the Board that the General Assembly has reduced the construction value from45,000 to 30,000 for construction without a license The new law also states that an individual who builds, adds to, or modifiesa house or building and does not occupy it for 12 months after completion, must use a general contractor11 Larry Tetterton, Candidate for House of RepresentativesThe Chairman recognized Larry Tetterton, Democratic Candidate for the 20th District, NC House of Representatives MrTetterton told the Commissioners he is looking forward to working with the Board and representing citizens from Johnston County12 Resolution Capital Area Job TrainingUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried by unanimousvote, the Board adopted the following resolutionRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, Job Training programs are effective means for assisting school dropouts, welfare recipients, unskilled adults,disadvantaged youth, dislocated workers and others who face serious barriers to employment;WHEREAS, the members of Congress, the press and our community should be informed of the positive impact job training has onthe lives of our fellow citizens;WHEREAS, all partners in the Job Training Partnership Act system federal, state and local governments, business, labor, education,community -based organizations and service providers must assume an active role in effectively communicating the success of theprogram;WHEREAS, Job Training Alumni individuals who have successfully completed the program who have overcome their barriers toemployment and are now productive members of our community are the best advocates for the program;WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners to officially recognize the achievements of JohnstonCountys Job Training Alumni and to support the program;NOW, THEREFORE, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims August, 1992, Capital Area Job TrainingAlumni MonthAdopted this the third day of August, 199213 Recreation Grants ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried by unanimousvote, the Board approved the following recreation grantsWade H Atkinson Memorial Library Community Building, 2,000; Four Oaks Civitan Club, 2,000; Town of Four Oaks,2,000; Kenly Kiwanis Club, 2,000; Selma Parks Recreation Department, 2,000; Clayton Band Boosters - Cla on Hi h2,000; Clayton High School Athletic Booster Club, 2,00014 North Street Turn LaneCounty Manager, Richard B Self, informed the Board the Town of Smithfield has agreed to widen North Street to coincidewith the Department of Transportations 301 widening project He noted the project will eliminate several off - street parking placesat the Countys complex, and reduce the spaces below the minimum required by the Town He stated Smithfield Manager, Ron Owens,has agreed the Town will waive the parking lot and landscape requirements293Upon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried by unanimousvote, the Board authorized Chairman Norman C Denning to sign the necessary documents to enable the Town of Smithfield toproceed with widening North Street from 7th Street to Hwy 30115 County Parking LotsIn connection with the new parking lots at the Governmental Complex on North Street, County Manager, Richard B Self,explained the County is coordinating with hospital personnel in designing the lot located across from the Complex to tie in with thehospitals existing parking lot16 Building Inspection Department - Citizen CommentThe Board heard comments from Joan Roth, citizen from Princeton Ms Roth complimented Pete Thompson, Chief BuildingInspector, and his staff for the efficient and competent help they gave her during her recent building project17 Sheriffs Department - Replacement for wrecked vehicleUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried by unanimousvote, the Board authorized the purchase of a 1992 Ford Crown Victoria to replace a wrecked deputy vehicle, and approved thefollowing budget amendment from contingency with the stipulation that revenue recognized from the sale of salvage from the wreckedvehicle be put back into the contingency fundBudget AmendmentExpenditure Increase1510074 Capital Outlay 12,32700Expenditure Decrease1665057 Contingencies 12,3270018 Budget Amendments ApprovedHealth DepartmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried by unanimous vote,the Board approved the following budget amendmentsExpenditure Decrease WIC1 -5955 -0200 - Salaries 8,69400Revenue Decrease WIC13519 -828 - DEH NR 8,69400Expenditure Increase Donation from Smithfield Kiwanis Club1594533 Child Health Supplies 31000Revenue Increase135198260 Child Health 31000Expenditure Increase WIC1 -5955 -1410 Registration 29500Revenue Increase WIC13519 -828 DEH NR 29500Expenditure Increase Family Planning1 -5960 -0200 Salaries 1,000001 -5960 -4600 Medical Supplies 1,50000Revenue Increase Family Planning1- 3519 -83 Male Involvement Grant DEH NR 2,50000Emergency Medical Services- Rescue SquadsUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried by unanimous vote,the Board approved the following budget amendment to allow the County to begin billing ambulance fees for the Countys rescuesquadsExpenditure Increase15355 200 Salaries500 Social Security505 Disability600 Health Insurance32,785002,5000030005,40000294610 Life Insurance12000620 125 Admin Fee000700 Retirement1,63000701 701K985001100 Telephone2,500001110 Postage1,000001200 Printing1,900001300 Utilities200001400 Travel1,500001410 Employee Training1,200003200 Office Supplies630003300 Department Supplies1,715007400 Capital Outlay10,750003400 Payment to Rescue Squads97,24500TOTAL162,09000Revenue Increase10 3583 8210 Monthly collection for 9 squads -18,010 mox 9 mhos 162,090EMS Expenditures 64,84500Disbursement to Rescue Squads 97,24500TOTAL 162,0900019 Architect for Industrial Skills Training School Cleveland CommunityAt the recommendation of a committee formed to interview architects for the new skills training facility, Commissioner FrankB Holding moved the Board contract with Wesley Coble, AIA to design the facility which will be located on the old ClevelandSchool Campus, Cleveland TownshipCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote20 Emergency 911 - Princeton AreaAl Gaskill, Communications Director, informed the Board that rural addressing in the Princeton area is virtually complete,and E -911 should be operational within the next three weeks The only addresses not complete are those on SR 2527 due to thepetitioned road name changeRoad Name Petition - SR 2527Upon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried by unanimousvote, the Board authorized the Chairman to check further with the property owners on SR 2527 and make a final decision as soonas possible on a road name for SR 252721 Property Value Appeal - Albert Daniel, Gurleys IncorporatedTax Administrator, John Stott, informed the Board Albert T Daniel, owner of Gurleys Inc has appealed the value placedon his property Mr Stott stated the value was adjusted downward from 954,880 to 576,600 following a reappraisal by tax staffin March, 1992 He recommended no further reduction be madeMr Daniel explained he purchased the property and all equipment in January, 1992, for 160,000 He noted he runs a smalloperation at the facility with only seven employees, and asked that the purchase price be the tax valueFollowing discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the Board reduce the value on Gurleys, Inc Building MillSite to 200,000Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote22 AppointmentsUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried by unanimous vote,the Board made the following appointments to the Johnston County Council on Status of Women for two year terms to expire July31, 1994 Reappointed, Jeannette Sherek and Dorothy ONeal; Appointed, Kathryn L Parker29523 Rezoning CasesA CASE #41 - Petition to rezone 1918 acres on Barbour Road in Smithfield Township from ARR40 to R - 2 0 S u eWarrick, PetitionerUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried by unanimousvote, the Board postponed a decision until the September, 1992 meetingB CASE #42 - Petition to rezone 1477 acres on Buffalo Road in Wilders Township from ARR40 to R- 20 Petitioner,Glen HartmanUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried by unanimous vote,the Board approved rezoning for Case #42, 1477 acres owned by Glen Hartman in Wilders Township from ARR40 to R -2024 Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Maps ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried by unanimousvote, the Board amended the Johnston County Zoning Ordinance, Section 19 Zoning Maps to correct zoning to Residential 20 forthe following subdivisions Southgate, Section 11 Cleveland Township; Southills, Sections IV,V Cleveland Township; PleasantWoods Cleveland Township; Southfork, Section IV Cleveland Township; Deerfield, Section I -IV Wilders TownshipEXECUTIVE SESSIONUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried by unanimousvote, the Board recessed regular session to meet in executive session for the purpose of discussing possible litigationREGULAR SESSION RESUMEDUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding and carried by unanimousvote, the Board adjourned executive session and resumed regular sessionUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried by unanimousvote, the Board adjournedNorman C Denning, ChairmanJoyce H Ennis, ClerkDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 120324 PMCreated5142003 90036 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - 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