May 4, 1992 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

May 4,1992The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, May 4,1992, at 10 oclockam in the Commissioners Room, Johnston County Courthouse Annex, Smithfield, North Carolina, with thefollowing members 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,County AttorneyThe 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 April 6, 20,1992 board meetingsThere being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes approved as presented2 Public Hearing Department of Transportation 1992 -93 Secondary Road Construction ProgramThe Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board on the NCDepartment of Transportations 1992 -93 Secondary Road Construction Program for Johnston CountyCA Gardner, Division Engineer, spoke briefly on the progress DOT has made over the past few yearsin paving rural roads in Johnston County Also present from the Department of Transportation were J OEthridge, District Engineer, JC Rhodes, Assistant District Engineer, George Eason, Division MaintenanceEngineer, and Ross Hailey, Maintenance Engineer for Johnston CountyMr Ethridge presented the following Secondary Road Construction Program for 1992 -93JOHNSTON COUNTYSECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMFROM TO LENGTH BRIDGENC 39SR 2101PRIORITYSRNUMBERNUMBER25SR 172826SR 254227SR 234828SR 118729SR 1300JOHNSTON COUNTYSECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMFROM TO LENGTH BRIDGENC 39SR 2101140SR 2543SR 1007160SR 2346NC 222080SR 1185SR 1143100US 301SR 130107030SR 1543SR 1309NC 5012031SR 2168NC 222NC 22206032SR 1506SR 1330SR 150425033SR 1304NC 50SR 116817034SR 1717SR 1003SR 171809035SR 1327SR 1322NC 5009036SR 2100NC 39DeadEnd06037SR 2122NC 39SR 212314038SR 1573US 70SR 157220039SR 1103NC 242SR 11023440SR 1943SR 1745SR 172017041SR 1113SR 1116NC 9635LG PIPE6312389631239063123916312031T6312032T631239263123936312033TStage ConstStage ConstStage ConstTOTAL127,901146,17373,08691,358Unable toget RW109,63054,815225,950155,30982,22282,22254,815127,901182,7163,3464,0004,00011001?7TFBFBFBFBFBFBFBFBFTFTFTFTFTFTFTF229Miscellaneous Highway Funds60,000HFAnticipated Highway Funds to be used for above roads749,136HFAnticipated Trust Funds to be used for above roads776,308TFReserved for Maintenance Trust Fund190,000TFReserved For Maintenance Highway Fund160,000HF1991 -92 Anticipated County Allocation1,935,4443 Resolution 1992 -1993 Secondary Road Construction ProAfter reviewing and discussing the 1992 -1993 Secondary Road Construction Program as presented,Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the following resolution be adoptedRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS has received from theDepartment of Transportation the 1992 -1993 Secondary Road Construction Program as presented by NorthCarolina Department of Transporation officials, said roads being a part of the system maintained by theDepartment of Transportation, Division of Highways;AND WHEREAS, after careful consideration of the services rendered by said roads and the trafficdemands of said County, it is deemed necessary that said roads be improved, in order to better serve the interestof the people of Johnston County;NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners herebyapprove and request that the North Carolina Department of Transportation make the following improvementsin said roads listed on the attached Secondary Road Construction Program for 1992 -1993Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote4 Department of Transportation Funds for Access Road into Mebane Packaging CompanyThe Board discussed a request from Department of Transportation to use 10,000 in miscellaneoushighway funds allocated for Johnston County to help construct an access road into Mebane Packaging CompanyThe road would extend from SR 1547 to the property site and would include paving a portion of SR 1547 fromNC 42 to the access road intersection JO Ethridge, District Engineer, explained the balance estimated at43,000 would come from special funds set aside by the state for industrial projectsAt the request of the Department of Transportation, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the Boardapprove the appropriation of 10,000 from state miscellaneous highway funds for Johnston County for an accessroad into the Mebane Packaging CompanyCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote5 Department of Transportation Request to be Added to State Maintained SystemCommissioner Frank B Holding moved a petition presented by Richard and Janice ONeal requesting statemaintenance of a pathway leading off Faith Church Road SR 115 1 in Ingrams Township be forwarded to theNorth Carolina Department of Transportation with the Boards recommendation for considerationCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote6 Department of Transportation Addition to SystemThe Board reviewed a petition presented by the North Carolina Department of Transportation requestingthe following roads be added to the State Secondary System for maintenance Bethany Drive, Bridget Drive andOrchid Lane in Forty -Two West Estates, Cleveland TownshipFollowing review, Commissioner James W Cash moved that NC Department of Transportation berequested to add these roads to the State Maintained SystemCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote2307 Public Hearing Rezoning PetitionsAdvertised April 16, 21, 1992 - The Smithfield HeraldNotices posted at locations and certified letters mailed to adjoining property owners on April 16,1992, for cases 32, 33, 35, 36; April 17, 1992 for case 34The Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board on thefollowing rezoning requestsCASE #32 - Petition from Terry Barefoot was WITHDRAWN by petitionerCASE #33 - Petition to rezone 3764 acre parcel, located in Wilsons Mills Township on Highway 70Wadjacent to Girsberger Industries from ARR40 to Light Industrial Steve Hargis, PetitionerJeff Coutu, Planning Director, pointed out the area on a map and noted the surrounding zoning He statedthe Planning Board recommended approval as it is consistent with the land use planCASE #34 - Petition to rezone 1229 acre parcel located in Clayton Township on Winston Road SR1550 approximately 2,200 feet west of the intersection with Guy Road SR 1551, from ARR40 toCommunity Business Lois Stephenson, PetitionerJeff Coutu indicated the area in question on a map and stated the Planning Board recommended approvalas the request is consistent with the land use planCASE #35 - Petition to rezone 2587 acre parcel located in Smithfield Township, at theintersection of Rock Pillar Road SR 1572 and Swift Creek Road SR 1501 on the North Side ofRock Pillar Road, from ARR -40 to Light Industrial RC Talton, PetitionerJeff Coutu pointed out the acreage on a map indicating adjacent zoning He stated the Planning Boardrecommended approval of the request as it is consistent with surrounding zoningThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing8 Rezoning Cases ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board approved the following rezoning cases as recommended by the County PlanningBoardCASE #33, Petitioner Steve Hargis, 3764 acres in Wilsons Mills Township on Highway 70W adjacentto Girsberger Industries from ARR40 to Light IndustrialCASE #34, Petitioner Lois Stephenson, 1229 acres in Clayton Township on Winston Road SR 1550,from ARR40 to Community BusinessCASE #35, Petitioner R C Talton, 2587 acres in Smithfield Township at the intersection of SR 1572 andSR 1501 from ARR40 to Light Industrial9 Public Hearing Special Use Permit RequestAdvertised April 16,21, 1992 - The Smithfield HeraldNotices posted at location and certified letters mailed to adjoining property owners on April 16,1992The Chairman opened the Public Hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board on thefollowing Special Use Permit RequestCASE #36 - Petition for a Special Use Permit for a boat manufacturing and repair business in IngramsTownship located at the intersection of I -95, Devils Racetrack Road SR 1009, and Hillsboro Road SR 1226Kenneth May, Petitioner; Julian Marshall, Property OwnerJeff Coutu, Planning Director, pointed out the area on a map showing the surrounding area zoningChairman Denning asked Mr Coutu the following questions1 Mr Coutu, was a pre- application conference held by the Planning Department with the applicantResponse Yes, Sir2312 Did the applicant meet the requirements at that time by providing a sketch plan illustrating thelocation, size and major design elements of the development of the siteResponse Yes, Sir3 Did your department prepare an analysis of the application including its conformity with zoning,subdivision, soil erosion and sedimentation, and health regulationsResponse Yes we did4 Did the Planning Board advertise and hold a hearing open to the publicResponse Yes, Sir5 Was written certification sent to the adjacent property owners in a timely fashionResponse Yes it was6 What is the recommendation of the Planning BoardResponse The Planning Board recommends approvalAre there any conditions attachedResponse Yes, Sir The condition attached states that the Special Use Permit is for a boatmanufacturing and repair business onlyPlease read to this Board the summary of the evidence supporting the actionResponse Mr Coutu read the evidence of support found by the Planning Board7 Did you notify the applicant in writing of the Planning Boards recommendationResponse Yes, Sir8 Is the applicant aware that if the Commissioners deny the request that no application can beaccepted for the same or a similar use affecting the same property for a period of twelve 12monthsResponse Yes, Sir9 Is the applicant aware that the right of appeal to the Board of Adjustment must be exercisedwithin thirty 30 days of this dateResponse Yes, Sir10 Is the applicant aware that the permit will expire at the end of twelve 12 months if it is not usedas permitted within that time periodResponse Yes, SirThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing10 Special Use Permit ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board approved a special use permit CASE #36 for Kenneth May for a boatmanufacturing and repair business to be located in Ingrams Township at the intersection of I -95 and SR 1009 andSR 1226, based on the following findings of facts1 The property lies within the Interstate Highway district and as such is properly zoned for theintended use2 There was no opposition to this permit3 Mr May will abide by the landscape regulations set forth in the zoning ordinance4 The applicant complies with all required regulations and standards set forth in Article XI SpecialUses of the Johnston County Zoning Ordinance5 The applicant satisfies Goal 5 of the Johnston County land use plan the management of growthso that it is directed to areas where growth is desirable and can be accommodated11 Notices to Property Owners Concerning Rezoning and Special Use RequestsJeff Coutu discussed with the Board the possibility of amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow writtennotice of rezoning and special use requests to adjoining property owners by first class mail instead of certifiedmail He noted that sending certified letters is very expensive, and the NC General Statutes only require first classmailingFollowing discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that certified mailings to adjoining propertyowners should be continued; however, they instructed Mr Coutu to keep a record of the cost of his certifiedpostage for the Board to review at a later date12 Public Hearing Set Road Name ChangesUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board set a public hearing for 1100 AM, June 1, 1992, to hear public commentson petitions for road name changes received by the County through May 15, 199223213 School Capital Finance - Larry MassengillLarry Massengill, Chairman of the Strategic Planning Subcommittee on School Facilities and Funding,presented a report on long term school capital needs for Johnston County He explained the committee, madeup of seventeen members, visited the campuses looking at long term and short term needs They established aminimum acceptable standard to be applied countywide, and stressed that each facility should be simple,attractive, and efficient to operate He emphasized the committee focused on existing conditions and potentialgrowth in determining each areas needs, and recommended to the School Board a 20 million bond issue toprovide the necessary fundsChairman Denning thanked Mr Massengill for his presentation and stated the Board plans to schedulea meeting with the Board of Education in the near future to discuss school needsRobert Barbour, member ofthe subcommittee from the Meadow Community, also spoke on school needscountywide and the opportunity to educate our citizens for a better life14 Public Hearing House Numbering Ordinance - E -911Advertised April 16, 21, 1992 The Smithfield HeraldThe Chairman opened the Public Hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board on aproposed House Numbering OrdinanceAl Gaskill, Johnston County Communications Director, explained the ordinance is needed to make theE -911 operation more efficient It would set standards for numbers to be posted on all residences and buildingsin the CountyThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing15 Ordinance Adopted House, Building and Mobile Home NumbersUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following ordinanceAN ORDINANCE FOR JOHNSTON COUNTY WITH RESPECT TOHOUSE, BUILDING AND MOBILE HOME NUMBERSBE IT ORDAINED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSSection 1 Assigned house number to be posted; StandardsWithin 90 days after written notice by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners, its agent orauthorized contractor, of the assignment of or change of a number for any house, building, mobile home park,or condominium complex, the owner or occupant of such property shall be required to post the number includingany letters so assigned in an approved area on such property in accordance with the requirements of subsectionsa, b, c, d and e below In addition, any owner or occupant of any house, building or unit which has beenpreviously assigned a number shall comply with subsections a, b, c, d, and e no later than 90 days afteradoptiona The minimum height of the numbers placed on a house, building, mobile homelot site, or unit shall not be less than three 3 inches; however, the building number of anapartment, townhouse, or condominium complex shall be not less than six 6 inches high andshall be placed either in the approximate center of the building or on the street end of the buildingso that it is clearly visible from either the public or private street by which it is accessedb Numbers shall be displayed in numeric format, not in scriptc The house or building numbers, except in case of Mobile Home Park lot sites, shallbe maintained within a three 3 foot perimeter of an entrance whereby they are visible andreadable from the street or road on which it fronts However, in the event a building is not visiblefor 100 feet from the public street or road on which it fronts or the lot on which the building islocated is landscaped in such a manner that said numbers cannot be seen from the public street orroad, the assigned building number shall also be posted on the property at or near the propertyline at a driveway entrance or access to said structured A sign displaying the property number or street address of a Mobile Home Park shallbe erected and displayed at the driveway entrance of the Mobile Home Park Lots or sites withinthe Mobile Home Park shall be marked in an uniform manner within the park by placement at ornear the individual mobile home a pedestal or post, no less than 3 feet nor higher than 5 feet above233ground level, containing the assigned number of the individual mobile home If an individualmailbox is placed at the mobile home lot site, the number shall be displayed thereon If a centralcluster postal box site is provided, the assigned lot site number also shall be displayed on theindividual boxes of the cluster In the event the mobile home rests on a permanent foundation, thestructure may be marked in accordance with paragraph c abovee The color of the numbers placed on a structure or pedestal shall be in contrast to thecolor scheme of the house, building, mobile home or pedestal so that the number is clearly visibleand shall be maintained in a clearly visible manner The building inspector shall not issue acertificate of occupancy or a certificate of compliance until the assigned number is posted inaccordance with this sectionf Following the posting of the assigned number as required, the owner or occupant shallmaintain such house or building number at all times in compliance with the above standardsBuilding numbers shall not be obstructed from view by shrubs or vegetation as viewed from thepublic roadg Violation of the Ordinance is a misdemeanor as provided by NC General Statute 14 -4and may be punished as provided therein Each day the violation continues after the offendingowner or occupant has been notified of the violation shall constitute a separate violation of thisordinanceh Notice of violation of this Ordinance sufficient to allow daily criminal penalties ofsubsection g to be invoked may be given by the Johnston County Inspections Division, theJohnston County Emergency Medical Services Department, the Johnston County SheriffsDepartment, the Johnston County Fire Marshall Office or the Johnston County Managers OfficeSuch notice must be in writing to the owner or occupant of the dwelling or building and set forthwhat action is necessary in order for the offender to be in compliance16 Personnel E -911 Data Base ManagerAl Gaskill discussed with the Board the need for a data base manager to maintain the data base of allhouse numbers and road names as they are turned over to the County from the local Post Offices He explainedthe County will be responsible for keeping up with all address changes, and will pre- address new homes andsubdivisions lots by working with the Planning and Inspections Departments He suggested the same employeewould be responsible for replacing and maintaining the countys road signs and would be funded through 911surcharge fundsIn response to a question from Commissioner Cash, Mr Gaskill stated, in his opinion, the County will bein a position to reduce the surcharge in the futureThe Board deferred action until later in the day17 Micro Athletic Association Request for FundsRussell Creech, President of the Micro Athletic Association, appeared before the Board requestingassistance in lighting the baseball and softball fields located at North Johnston Middle School He explained theassociation sponsors summer sports programs for citizens of all ages in the Micro area, and they have beenwithout lighted fields since the old Micro School was replaced by the new Middle School Costs of the projectwould be 40,000, and Mr Creech requested a grant from the County to cover the cost, or a portion of the costThe Board agreed to consider the request and make a decision later in the day18 Sheriffs Department Request for Additional DeputiesSheriff Freddy Narron addressed the Board concerning the growing crime problem and his departmentsneed for additional deputies He thanked the Board for their help over the past year in solving his problems withjail personnel; however, now he stated his office needs more law enforcement officers He displayed chartsdemonstrating how Johnston County compares with other similar counties in number of deputies per ruralpopulation and per square miles Sheriff Narron voiced concern that his department is not able to keep up withthe increased workload, and as a result, response time is getting worse, and follow up on cases and preventivepatrolling is almost non - existent He asked the Board to fund additional deputies in the 1992 -93 budgetConcerning the charts comparing Johnston with other counties, Chairman Denning asked the Sheriff toprovide the Board with the total number of employees and vehicles each county provides their sheriff and theamount of money this represents He asked the County Manager to assist the Sheriff in getting this additionalinformation23419 Air Force Modifying Training Area - Johnston County Not AffectedDewayne West, Emergency Management Services Director, informed the Board the US Air Force hasrevised their flight path, and as a result, Johnston County will not be affected by their lowered ceiling for jetfighter training When the plan was originally announced, the southern portion of Johnston County was in theflight pattern and the County requested an Environmental Impact Study from the Air Force Results of anenvironmental assessment have been provided stating those areas in the path, which now include Sampson andWayne Counties, will receive no significant environmental impact by the training20 Social Services Request for Caseworker for JOBS ProgramEarl Marett, Director of Social Services, requested the Board allow him to use funds currently availablein his budget to hire an additional caseworker for the JOBS Program The program works toward educating andtraining clients so they can find jobs and thereby be removed from dependency programsThe Board agreed to consider the request and make a decision later in the day21 Micro Athletic Association - Grant AwardCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board approve a 24,000 grant 60 of cost for the MicroAthletic Association to install lights on the baseball and softball fields located at North Johnston Middle School;12,000 from the contingency fund in the current budget and 12, 000 from the 1992 -93 budgetCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteBudget AmendmentExpenditure Increase Special Appropriations10 66506221 - Micro Athletic Park 12,000Expenditure Decrease10 665057 - Contingency 12,00022 Award of Bids Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion- RebidThe Board reviewed the following rebids received April 28, 1992, at 200 pm for expansion to theJohnston Central Waste Water Treatment PlantDivision I - General ContractorsCentral Builders, Inc2,657,188Crowder Construction2,944,09875Turner Murphy Co2,984,512Triplex Construction, Inc3,020,400State Utilities Contractors3,073,000T A Loving Co3,510,000Division H - Electrical ContractorsRigging Electrical Co161,860Pitt Electric, Inc166,668Bobby Townsend Electric Co174,300Barnes Powell Elec Co, Inc175,500Watson Electrical Const Co182,299L Js Electric Co183,825M R Jones Electrical185,050Triple -R Electric Inc189,940Automated Electrical System, Inc191,500Trico Electric Co, Inc193,383D L Johnson Elec Co, Inc211,818T H Electrical Corp268,840T A Loving Co292,250Division III - Heating Air ConditioningSouthern Piping Co, Inc43,911Glamour Heating of NC51,900Four Seasons Heating Cooling54,869Central Heating 7 AC of Kinston, Inc56,400235Division IV - PlumbinW M Wiggins Co, Inc 27,680James L Cayton Assoc, Inc 31,450Keen Plumbing Co, Inc 33,300ABC Plumbing Co, Inc 36,565Engineer, Tim Broome, informed the Board that redesigning the project after the initial bids were rejectedwill save 243,600 He recommended the Board award contracts to the low bidders subject to approval of theDepartment of Environmental Management and the Environmental Protection AgencyUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board awarded the following contracts subject to DEM and EPA approvalDivision I - General ContractorCentral Builders, Inc 2,657,188Division II - Electrical ContractorRigging Electrical Co 161,860Division III - Heating Air ConditioningSouthern Piping Co,Inc 43,911Division IV - PlumbingWM Wiggins Co, Inc 27,68923 Appointments ApprovedA Mental Health BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board appointed Marcia Armstrong to the Area Mental Health Board to fill theunexpired term of Richard Price Term to expire October 31, 1993B Pleasant Grove Community Building Board of TrusteesUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board appointed Rupert Johnson, Eddie R Parrish, TO Noles, Rev ValerieRosenquist, and Matt R Grimes to the Pleasant Grove Community Building Board of Trustees for two year termsto expire May, 1994C Elevation Fire Protection District CommissionersCommission Jerry F Wood moved that Eddie Parrish be reappointed and Andy Parrish and JerryAllen be appointed commissioners to the Elevation Fire Protection District for two year terms expiring May, 1994Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteD Newton Grove Fire Protection District CommissionUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Pat Holland as Johnston Countys representative on theNewton Grove Fire Protection District Commission Term to expire May, 1994E McLemore Fire Protection District CommissionCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved that Betty Hatcher and DR Wells be reappointed and JohnT Hill be appointed to the McLemore Fire Protection District Commission for two year terms to expire May,1994Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteF Emergency Medical Services Advisory CommitteeUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried by unanimous vote, the following were appointed to the Emergency Medical Services AdvisoryCommittee for terms to begin immediately and expire April, 1994 Larry Hobbs, David Wright, Jimmy Wilkins,Leon W Cannady, Sr, S Diane Moore, Eugene Hartley, Donald J Byrd, J Scott Givens, Mickey Evans, DonaldR Holland, DR Wells, Jr, and John Davis236G Bentonville Community Building Board of TrusteesCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that T Wilson Lee, Jr be reappointed and Andy Lee beappointed to the Bentonville Community Building Board of Trustees; terms to begin immediately and expireApril, 1994Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteH Johnston County Planning BoardThe Board postponed appointments to the Johnston County Planning Board until the June Boardmeeting24 Recreation Grant ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved a recreation grant for the Friends of the Library for 205 and thefollowing budget amendmentExpenditure Increase10 66506220 20500Expenditure Decrease10 665057 2050025 Budget Amendments ApprovedA Sheriffs DepartmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Bookerand carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendmentExpenditure Increase10 51004300 Special Services 3,38644Revenue Increase10 34331200 3,38644B Cleveland School SiteUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner James W Cashand carried by unanimous vote the following budget amendment was approvedExpenditure Increase10 670070 Cleveland School Site 121,62100Revenue Increase10 399081 Fund Balance 121,62100C Health DepartmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendmentExpenditure Increase - WIC10 5955 -0200 Salary 1,01500Revenue Increase - WIC10 5915 -823 DEH NR MCH Nutrition 1,0150026 Proclamations ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamationsPROCLAMATIONOLDER AMERICANS MONTHMAY 1992WHEREAS, senior citizens are held in high esteem for their past and present services rendered to ourCounty; and237WHEREAS, the wisdom and guidance of many Johnston county senior citizens have contributed to theprosperity and the strong character of our community; andWHEREAS, responding to a commitment to the well-being of senior citizens, public service agencies offerprograms to improve the quality of life for older persons in Johnston County;THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners hereby designates May1992 as Older Americans Month, in recognition of the rich contributions that senior citizens and public serviceagencies continue to give to the Johnston County communityAdopted this 4th day of May, 1992PROCLAMATIONCLERKS TO THE BOARDS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WEEKMay 3through May 9, 1992WHEREAS it is imperative to the democratic process that a well informed citizenry participate in the operationof their local government; andWHEREAS the office ofthe Clerk to the Board provides the communication link between the citizens, the localgovernment legislative body and administrative departments, and agencies of government at otherlevels; andWHEREAS the County Clerks serve as the information center on the functions of their local government bymaking available the records of local government, distribution of published materials and reports,and answering questions on the government activities and programs; andWHEREAS the Clerks to the Boards have upon their own initiative participated in education programs,seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state and national organizations which notonly improve the operation of their office but through their achievements and awards have broughtfavorable publicity to the county that they serveNOW, THEREFORE, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners do recognize the week of May 3, throughMay 9,1992, as Clerks to the Boards of County Commissioners Week, and extend our appreciation to our Clerkto the Board, Joyce Ennis, and to all County Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplarydedication to the county they representAdopted this 4th day of May, 1992PROCLAMATIONEMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEKJohnston County and other counties in North Carolina have developed one of the most comprehensiveEmergency Medical Services programs in the nation over the past 25 years The progress and growth of EMShave resulted in better equipped and designed ambulances, improved personnel knowledge and skills, moreefficient hospital emergency care, programs to educate the public about what to do when confronted with amedical emergency, and more expedient public access when assistance is neededJohnston County citizens can be proud of our emergency medical system which provides life- savingtreatment and care 24 hours a day This is made possible by the dedicated team effort of emergency medicaltechnicians, paramedics, nurses, volunteer rescue squad workers, public safety telecommunicators andadministrators who received specialized training to respond quickly and efficiently to emergenciesTo recognize the value and accomplishments of Johnston County Emergency Medical Services teams, aspecial period is set aside to observe this great contribution to our citizensNOW, THEREFORE, The Johnston County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim May 10 throughMay 16, 1992, as Emergency Medical Services Week and urge our citizens to recognize the critical life- savingcare these professionals provideAdopted this 4th day of May, 1992PROCLAMATIONMENTAL HEALTH MONTH, 1992WHEREAS, more than 40 million Americans of all ages suffer from a mental illness such as depression,schizophrenia, anxiety disorder, serious emotional disturbance, Alzheimers disease, andothers,WHEREAS, together, these different disorders make mental illness the most prevalent health problem inAmerica today, more common than cancer, lung, and heart disease combined,238WHEREAS,the two out of every three people who overcome the fear, prejudice and misunderstandingso often associated with mental illnesses to seek professional help, get better,WHEREAS,early recognition and treatment of these problems vastly increases the likelihood of restoredhealth;WHEREAS,family, friends and co- workers play a key role in recognizing the early warning signs of amental illness,WHEREAS,community Mental Health Associations and other human service agencies and communitysupport organizations have devoted a special period of the year to increase public awarenessand understanding of mental health and mental illnesses since 1949, let it be herebyRESOLVEDthat the Johnston County Board of Commissioners, along with community Mental HealthAssociations around the country, join forces with the leaders of our community to dispel themyths and falsehoods commonly associated with mental illness, increase recognition of theearly warning signs, and create an environment where care can be sought and obtainedwithout fear or shameProclaimed this 4th day of May, 199227 Vehicles Declared Surplus PropertyCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the following vehicles be declared surplus property and theCounty Manager be authorized to dispose of them Sheriffs Vehicle 1985 Chevrolet Impala,1GIBL696IFY156724; Mental Health Bus 1984 Chevrolet Bus, 1GBKP32M3E3303435Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote28 Project Ordinance Energy Conservation and Housing Rehabilitation Incentive ProgramUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried by unanimous the Board approved the following project ordinancePROJECT ORDINANCEAN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE 1991, ENERGYCONSERVATION AND HOUSING REHABILITATION- INCENTIVE PROGRAM - Funding AgreementNumber 920401BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Johnston, North Carolina thatSection 1 The project authorized is the Energy Conservation and Housing Rehabilitation Incentive Programdescribed in the Funding Agreement Number 920401, between Johnston County Government and the NorthCarolina Housing Finance AgencySection 2 The Board of Commissioners of the County of Johnston are hereby directed to proceed with thegranted project within the terms of the grant agreement and regulations as set forth by the North CarolinaHousing Finance Agency and the budget contained hereinSection 3 The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this projectREVENUENorth Carolina Housing Trust Fund Grant #920401 67,50000Section 4 The following amounts are appropriated for the projectHousing Rehabilitation 60,75000Rehabilitation Consultant Service 3,00000Legal and Professional 2,50000Recording Fees 45000Title Insurance 80000TOTAL APPROPRIATED 67,50000Section 5 The finance officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Grant Project Fund sufficient specificdetailed accounting records to provide the accounting to the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, HousingTrust Fund, as required by the grant agreement, federal and state regulationsSection 6 The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency will disburse the Program Grant funds as described inSection 3 Disbursement of Funding, Part B of the Grant Agreement Funds to be disbursed in four separateadvances each equal to 25 of the total original approved grant239Section 7 The Finance Officer is to direct the management of program funds as described in the GrantAgreement Part B Program Funding, Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and Section 6Section 8 The budget officer is directed to include a detailed analysis of past and future costs and revenues onthis grant project in every budget submission made to this boardSection 9 Copies of this grant project ordinance shall be made available to the budget officer and the financeofficer for direction in carrying out this projectDuly adopted this 4th day of May, 199229 North Carolina Mining PermitCounty Manager, Richard Self, reported to the Board that ST Wooten Construction Co, Inc of Wilsonhas applied to the State for a mining permit at the Princeton Pit30 Tax Exempt Loan - West Johnston Fire DepartmentCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board adopt the following resolutionAPPROVAL OF TAX - EXEMPT LOAN TO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTBY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of JohnstonCounty, North Carolina, does hereby approve a tax - exempt loan to West Johnston Volunteer Fire Department,Inc [the VFD ], from First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, in the principal amount of 55,00000, whichloan is for the following purposeThe purchase by the VFD of a fire truck which fire truck will be owned and operatedby the VFD, and will be maintained at the following addressRoute 1Angier, NC 27501Duly certified by the execution hereof and the placement hereon of the seal of said county, this the 4thday of May, 1992Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by the following voteAye Norman C Denning, Jerry F Wood, John M Booker, James W CashNo NoneAbstaining Frank B Holding31 Board of Equalization and ReviewUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to sit as a Board of Equalization and ReviewThe following case was heardHCL Properties, Inc, owners ofMasters Inn located on Hwy 70 and I -95, parcels 14074008,14074008D,and 14N99026C Tax Value 1,415,000 Request Reduction in Value based on decline in business due toeconomy Tax Admin Recommendation No change in valueJohn Stott, Tax Administrator, noted NC General Statute 105 -287 b 2 prohibits changing appraisedvalues of property in a non - revaluation for inflation, deflation, or other economic changes affecting the countyin generalUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board denied appeal by HCL Properties for reduction in value on parcels 140074008,14074008D, and 14N99026CUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed the Board of Equalization and Review until the June 1, 1992 BoardMeeting24032 Collection of Delinquent TaxesJohn Stott informed the Board his office in continuing their aggressive pursuit of past due taxesEXECUTIVE SESSIONUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to meet in executive session for the purpose ofconsulting with an attorney and discussing the acquisition of real propertyUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adjourned executive session and resumed regular session33 Personnel - Social Services Caseworker Jobs ProgramUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board approved a caseworker position for the Department of Social Services JobsProgram The position is to be funded with federal grant money currently in the Department of Social Servicesbudget34 Personnel - Data Base Manager - House Numbering and Road Signs ProgramCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board authorize Al Gaskill, Communications Director, to hirea data base manager with E -911 Surcharge funds to maintain computerized house numbering data and replaceand maintain county road signsCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote35 Purchase of PropertyUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the expenditure of 20,000 from the Public Utilities Fund topurchase 2342 acres located behind Jones Brothers Furniture on Hwy 301 from S G Concrete The propertyadjoins existing county property and will be used as the site for the Countys dog pound36 Landfill Closing - Subtitle D Federal RegulationsCounty Manager, Richard Self, informed the Board the County must close its existing landfill and opena new site by October, 1993, in order to meet federal regulations set out in Subtitle D If the County fails to meetthe deadline, the cost associated with closure could be devastating to the County He explained that state permitsare required in order to proceed with the project, and unfortunately, Johnston County is behind many othercounties on the States priority listRequest that Johnston County Be Moved up on State Priority ListUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board moved to request the State, based on financial need, to move JohnstonCounty to the highest possible level on their priority list for landfill permitsCommissioner John M Booker stated that in his opinion the State should be put on notice that JohnstonCounty is making every effort to meet the federal deadline, and is being held up by the necessary state permitsHe suggested a paper trail in order to document the Countys effortsThe County Manager noted the deadline provides the County only 17 months to design, engineer,construct a new site, move into the new facility and close the existing one He requested the Board allow him toadvertise and receive bids for engineering and design for the new landfillAdvertisement of Bids for Engineering New LandfillUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board authorized the County Manager to advertise and receive bids on engineering anddesign for the new county landfillIZ F1Assistance from State Legislators and OfficialsCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the Board instruct County Manager, Richard Self, to officiallyrequest the Solid Waste Division of Environmental Health to expedite permits for Johnston County so as to meetthe federal deadline for closing the existing landfill and constructing the new facility Commissioner Holdingfurther moved the County Manager communicate with local state legislators asking their assistance in this matterCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote37 Legislation Care of Safekeeper PrisonersThe County Manager informed the Board the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operationshas recommended the General Assembly enact legislation to expand the authority of the Department ofCorrections to require counties to reimburse the State for the care of safekeeper prisoners Under the proposedlegislation, counties would be charged for a variety of medical expenses and would be required to reimburse thestate retroactively for the past six years expensesUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board instructed the County Manager to communicate with the North CarolinaAssociation of County Commissioners and area legislators voicing opposition to legislation charging counties forcare of safekeeper prisonersUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carriedby unanimous vote, the Board adjournedNorman C Denning, ChairmanJoyce H Ennis, ClerkDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 24911 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