June 15, 1992 - 7:30 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Recessed)

June 15,1992The Johnston County Board of Commissioners resumed regular session Monday, June 15,1992, at 730 pmin 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, and Joyce H Ennis, Clerk to the BoardThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted1 Youth Task Force Community Base Alternative FundsIn response to a request by the Board to inquire into the activities of the Youth Task Force, County Manager,Richard Self, reported he met with eleven members of the committee and found their records in good orderConcerning the complaint that Johnston County money is being spent in Lee County, Mr Self explained thatproviding an alternative to detention has become a major priority for the Task Force This often means removing youthfrom their present environment into a temporary residence, and arranging specialized foster care has not beensuccessful As Johnston and Lee Counties are both in the llth Judicial District, District Court Judge, William Christian,suggested the Hillcrest Home in Lee County as an alternative After investigating the facility, it was the consensus ofthe Task Force that investing money to guarantee three bed spaces for Johnston County youth in the Hillcrest Homewould be less expensive than establishing a home in Johnston County The Task Force plans to recommend 32,000of Johnston Countys CBA funds be allocated for the Hillcrest Home to set aside three beds for Johnston County youthAn additional 4,000 would come from State boarding home funds The committee is scheduled to present therecommended CBA Budget to the Board of Commissioners at the regular July meetingIn response to allegations that all members do not have the same voting privileges, Mr Self explained thatmembers of the Youth Task Force who are involved with projects which receive funding, do not sit on the Task Forceplanning and program subcommittees They do, however, vote on overall decisions, and according to the committeesminutes, the proposed funding allocations for 1992 -93, which include the funding for Hillcrest Home, were approvedby unanimous voteDeborah Brewington, Chairperson for the Youth Task Force, stated the committee has worked diligently inmaking recommendations for allocating the 111,600 in CBA funds for the coming year Several other members of theTask Force were present Kenneth Langley, Lou Woodard, and Dianne Parker spoke in support of the decision torecommend funding for Hillcrest Home2 Farmers Home Administration Industrial Development Grant - ResolutionJanice Pond, District Director of Farmers Home Administration, met with the Board concerning the Countysapplication for a 100,000 economic development grant to extend sewer to Girsberger Industries on Highway 70 Shereviewed the Letter of Conditions and certification documents, stating that Boards acceptance of the conditions isnecessary before the application can befurther consideredAfter review, the following resolution was adoptedRESOLUTIONBE IT RESOLVEDThat the Johnston County Board of Commissioners accepts the conditions set forth in the Letter ofconditions dated June 15, 1992That the Chairman and Clerk be authorized to execute all forms necessary to obtain a grant fromFmHA, including, but not limited to the following formsForm FmHA 1942 -46 Letter of IntentForm FmHA 1940 -1 Request For Obligation of FundsEx A-1, 1940-Q Certificate for Contracts, Grants and LoansThis resolution to become a part of the official minutes of the Board meeting held on June 15,1992Motion made by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker toadopt the resolution Motion passed 5 to 0264Certification of BondCertifying that County Manager, Richard B Self, is under 100,000 bond, Commissioner Frank B Holdingmoved the Board authorize the County Manager to assume the Countys authority on the FmHA Grant so that all FmHAgrant operations are fully bonded at all timesCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote3 Resolution in Support of Employment and Training Grant ProgramUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried byunanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolutionRESOLUTION OF THEJOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGARDINGTHE NORTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING GRANT PROGRAMWHEREAS, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners recognizes a need to improve the job skills of its citizens;WHEREAS, the need for higher skills in the work place is increasing rapidly, with most new jobs demanding moreeducation and higher levels of math, language and reasoning skills;WHEREAS, by the year 2000, fewer jobs will exist for the least skilled, the workforce will grow more slowly andbecome older;WHEREAS, North Carolina, along with much of the nation, has experienced an increase in the number of individualsaffected by plant closures and layoffs;WHEREAS, the Job Training Partnership Act is established to provide training to economically disadvantagedindividuals, dislocated workers and others facing barriers to employment;WHEREAS, funds provided to Johnston County and the state as a whole, under the Job Training Partnership Act arenot adequate to meet the employment and training needs of our citizens;WHEREAS, the Worker Training Trust Fund Commission has recommended that 24 million be made available toprovide job training to unskilled adults through states Job Training Partnership act system;NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT;The Johnston County Board of Commissioners supports the Commissions recommendation and supports its effortsto address the job skills of the states citizenry and pledges its support to coordinated delivery of employment andtraining servicesNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT;The Johnston County Board of Commissioners further requests the appropriation of general funds to support the stateEmployment and Training Grant Program at a level sufficient to upgrade the foundation of basic work skills of the adultpopulation and the existing workforce, ensuring our states ability to grow and compete in a global economyAdopted this 15th day of June, 19924 Certificate of Recognition Princeton High School Baseball Team- State Class A ChampionsUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board moved that the following Certificate of Recognition be sent to the Princeton High SchoolBaseball Team and made an official act and spread upon the minutes of this meeting of the Johnston County Board ofCommissionersCertificate of RecognitionJune 15, 1992It is with great pride and pleasure that the JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, on behalfof the citizens of Johnston County express sincere congratulations to all the members of the 1992 Princeton HighSchool Baseball Team on winning the STATE CLASS A BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPThis has been an exciting, hard - fought, and successful baseball season, and we are proud of the record you haveearned and the fine publicity you have brought to our countyWe are pleased to publicly commend the 1992 PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM for theiroutstanding ability, extra effort, and inspired team play; and to each and every member of the team and coaching staffwe extend this token of the affection and admiration with which you are regarded in Johnston County2655 Budget Amendment Fire DistrictsUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendment adjusting end -of -the -year revenue collectedon behalf of the taxed districts; reimbursements to districts not to exceed the amount collected on their behalfExpenditure Increase -District Tax Fund50 460001Archer Lodge Service District 5,0000050 460002Banner Service District7,5000050460003Beulah Service District2,7000050 460004Boon Hill Service District3,0000050 46000401Brogden Service District1,7000050 46000410Claytex Service District32,0000050 460005Corinth Holder Service District1,4000050 46000501Meadow Service District2,9000050 46000502Elevation Service District5000050 4600050350 -210 Service District1,6000050 460006Micro Service District7,5000050 46000601Newton Grove Service District8000050 460007Oakland Service District2000050 460008ONeals Service District4000050 46000810Pine Level Service District5,5000050 46000820Selma Service District7,0000050 46000830Shoe Heel Service District5,2000050 46000840Smithfield Service District8,5000050 460009Stricklands Crossroads Service District1,7000050 46000902Thanksgiving Service District8000050 46000904West Johnston Service District5000050 460010Wilsons Mills Service District17,0000050 460011Wynn Service District1,0000050 460012West Smithfield Sanitary District7,10000TOTAL121,50000Revenue Increase50 301001Archer Lodge Service District 5,0000050 301002Banner Service District7,5000050 301003Beulah Service District2,7000050 301004Boon Hill Service District3,0000050 30100401Brogden Service District1,7000050 30100410Claytex Service District32,0000050 301005Corinth Holder Service District1,4000050 30100501Meadow Service District2,9000050 30100502Elevation Service District5000050 30100350 -210 Service District1,6000050 301006Micro Service District7,5000050 30100601Newton Grove Service District8000050 301007Oakland Service District2000050 301008ONeals Service District4000050 30100810Pine Level Service District5,5000050 30100820Selma Service District7,0000050 30100830Shoe Heel Service District5,2000050 30100840Smithfield Service District8,5000050 301009Strickland Crossroads Service District1,7000050 30100902Thanksgiving Service District8000050 30100904West Johnston Service District5000050 301010Wilsons Mills Service District17,0000050 301011Wynn Service District1,0000050 301012West Smithfield Sanitary District7,10000TOTAL121,500006 Ambulance Fees AdoptedUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried byunanimous vote, the Board adopted the following EMS Ambulance Fees, presented by theRescue Association, effectiveJuly 1, 1992Basic Life Support BLS - Base Fee 9000Advanced Life Support ALS - Base Fee 13500266Supplies If not replaced by the receiving institutionOxygen setup 1500Cervical Collar 1500IV KVO1500Anti -shock Trousers MAST1000Esophageal Airway 1500Endotracheal Tube 2500EKG Monitoring 1000Defibrillation flat fee 2000Out of County Transport begins at point of pickup 300 per loaded mileTreatmentNo Transport Fee This is defined as any treatment beyondpatient assessment and vital signs, when NO transport is required orrequested 4500Standby Fee For Public functions le ballgames, outdoor concerts,mass gatherings, etc 3000 per hour- 2 hrminimum7 Smithfield Fire District Boundaries ClarifiedUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried byunanimous vote, the Board accepted the following description of boundaries for the Smithfield Fire District whichidentifies two additional points for clarificationSMITHFIELD FIRE DISTRICT5 Mile DistrictServed By Smithfield Fire DepartmentBeginning at a point 1 on U S 70,12 miles east of SR 1918; thence in a northwesterly direction to a point 2on SR 1918, 1 mile northwest of its intersection with SR 1992; thence in a easterly direction to a point 3 on SR 1913,03 mile north of SR 1918 at Poplar Creek Bridge; thence in an easterly direction to a point 4 on SR 1003,10 mile westof its intersection with U S 70 -A; thence in an easterly direction to a point 5 on U S 3 01, 27 miles north of U S 70at the Selma City limits; thence in an easterly direction to a point 6 on I- 95,12 mile south of U S 70 -A and includingall property in the Smithfield ETJ between this and the preceding point; thence in a southwesterly direction to a point7 on SR 2301,12 miles southwest of its intersection with SR 2375; thence in a southerly direction to a point 8 onU S 70-4 mile west of its intersection with SR 2375; thence in a southerly direction to a point 9 on SR 2509 at itsintersection with SR 2510; thence in a southwesterly direction to a point 10 on SR 2509_8 mile north of SR 1007 andincluding all property west of SR 2509 between this point and the preceding point; thence in a southwesterly directionto a point 11 on SR 2508_2 mile north of SR 1007 including all property on SR 2508, between this and the precedingpoint; thence in a southwesterly direction to a point 12 on SR 1007_2 mile west of SR 2508; thence in a southwesterlydirection to a point 13 on I- 95,12 miles northeast of U S 701; thence in a westerly direction to a point 14 on U S 301,06 mile south of SR 1341 at the Holts Lake bridge; thence in a westerly direction to a point 15 on SR 1343; 5 milewest of SR 1342; thence in a westerly direction to a point 16 on SR 1162, 55 miles west of its intersection with NC210; thence in a northwesterly direction to a point 17 on N C 210; 55 miles west of its intersection with SR 1162;thence in a westerly direction to a point 18 on SR 1010, 11 miles west of SR 1501; thence in an easterly direction to apoint 19 on SR 1501_7 mile south of its intersection with SR 1578; thence in an easterly direction to the point 1 ofbeginningNOTE All property within the City Limits and the West Smithfield Sanitary District is excluded from thisinsurance districtNOTE Points 1, 2, 3, 4, and 19 are adjoining points with Wilsons Mills Fire Insurance DistrictNOTE Points 13 and 14 are adjoining points with Wynn Fire Insurance DistrictNOTE Points 6, 7, 8, and 9 are adjoining points with Pi -Le Fire Insurance DistrictNOTE Points 9, 10, 11, and 12 are adjoining points with Brogden Fire Insurance DistrictAll property within the City Limits of Smithfield and the West Smithfield Sanitary District are excluded fromthe tax service districtRevisions completed June 2, 19928 Chairman Authorized to ADUrove FireworksUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board authorized Chairman Norman C Denning to approve, on behalf of the Board, requestsfor fireworks received between this meeting and July 4, 19922679 Tax Collection Town of KenlyTax Administrator, John Stott, informed the Board the Kenly Town Council has asked to terminate theircontract with the County for billing and collecting town taxes The request was received after the date called for in thecontract; however, Mr Stott assured the Board this would not create a hardship on his officeUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board agreed to release the Town of Kenly from their contract with Johnston County to bill andcollect Town of Kenly taxes10 Budget ReviewA Personnel Officer - County Manager, Richard Self, explained a personnel officer would be needed in orderfor the County to begin the necessary steps toward substantial equivalency to come out from under the State Personnelfor Health, Mental Health, and Social Services DepartmentsFollowing discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding suggested Johnston County wait at least a year to seeif other counties decide to pull out from under the State PersonnelB Tax Vehicle Billing - The Board discussed the added expense to the County due to the States new mandaterequiring counties to bill and collect tax on vehicles based on each license plate renewal dateC Drug Task Deputies - The Board discussed the Drug Task Force Grant which expires at the end of thisfiscal year and the two deputy positions which have been funded by the grant11 Request for Cable TVThomas Mitchell appeared before the Board requesting cable TV service to his home He stated he lives withinone -tenth of a mile from existing cable, and has talked with Cablevision, Inc about paying a portion of the cost ofextending cable to his house He asked the Board for assistanceUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried byunanimous vote, the Board instructed County Manager, Richard Self, to speak with CVI management on behalf of MrMitchells requestUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board recessed until 730 pm Wednesday, June 17,1992Norman C Denning, ChairmanJoyce H Ennis, ClerkDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 14743 PMCreated5142003 93841 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRecessedMinutes - Date6151992Book19