April 6, 1992 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

April 6,1992The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, April 6,1992, at 10 oclock am inthe Commissioners Room, Johnston County Courthouse Annex, Smithfield, North Carolina, with the following memberspresentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, James W Cash, John M Booker, DVM, andJerry 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 March 2, and March 16, 1992, boardmeetings There being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes approved as presented2 Board of EducationDr Tom Houlihan, Superintendent of Schools, informed the Board a Funding and Facilities Advisory Subcommitteeappointed by the Board of Education has identified needs of the Johnston County schools and recommended a 20 millionbond issue to bring all schools up to minimum standards He provided copies of the committees findings with arecommended schedule of improvements at each school site Dr Houlihan advised the Commissioners the Board ofEducation is considering the committees recommendation which they feel could be financed without a tax increaseCommissioner John M Booker asked if a bond is proposed, would the Board of Education agree to service the bondout of the 5 million the County allocates each year for school capital outlay, and would the citizens have assurance themoney would be used for the projects as outlined in the studyDr Houlihan responded that 25 million of the capital outlay appropriation could be used and would hopefullyretire the debt in approximately twelve years He also noted the Board of Education has suggested that a commitment touse the funds as set out in the schedule might be a part of the wording on the ballot if a bond referendum is calledChairman Norman C Denning thanked Dr Houlihan for the information saying the Board would study thesubcommittees findings and communicate with the Board of Education in the near futureBoard of Education member, Kenneth Deacon Jones remarked that if a bond issue is passed and school buildingsrenovated, some of the money currently set aside for maintenance might provide additional funds to enhance low fundedprojects on the schedule3 Relocation of GravesAttorney Alison D Riopel, on behalf of NC Railroad Company, appeared before the Board requesting consentto remove graves from the Railroad Companys property at the intersection of NC 42 and Hwy 70 to Maplewood Cemeteryin Clayton Ms Riopel assured the Board the Railroad Company, since discovering the graveyard, has complied with allstatutory requirements, and with the Boards consent will proceed with the project under the directions for removal of gravesas set forth in NC General Statutes 65 -13Upon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried byunanimous vote, the Board voted their consent for disinterment, removal, and reinterment of the abandoned graveyardlocated at the intersection of Hwy 70 and NC 42 near Clayton, in compliance with NC General Statute 65 -134 Public Hearing Rezoning RequestsAdvertised March 13, 17, 1992 - The Smithfield HeraldNotices posted at locations and certified letters mailed to adjoining property owners on March 13, 1992, for cases27, 28, 29, 3004EIThe Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board on the followingrezoning requestsA CASE 4027 Petition to rezone a 10 acre parcel, located in Banner Township on SR 1174, approximately1500 feet south of the intersection with SR 1143 from ARR40 to Hwy Business 4 Petitioner Leroy YoungJeff Coutu, Planning Director, pointed out on a map the area under consideration and noted the surrounding zoningHe stated the Planning Board recommended approval of this requestMr Leroy Young told the Board he wished to sell cars on his property He assured the Board the property wouldbe kept neat and cleanB CASE 4028 Petition to rezone a 94 acre parcel, located in Cleveland Township on SR 1546, lot 3 inCountry Hills Estates, from ARR40 to Highway Business 4 Petitioner Milton StylesJeff Coutu showed a map of the area indicating the property is part of a subdivision He stated the Planning Boardrecommended denial of this request as it would violate the subdivisions restrictive covenantsC CASE 4029 Petition to rezone a 10 acre parcel located in Cleveland Township on SR 1524, approximately1000 feet south ofthe intersection with NC 42 from ARR40 to Light Industrial Petitioner Lonnie ConnorJeff Coutu showed a map of the area and stated the Planning Board has asked the Commissioners to refer thisrequest back to their board for further considerationD CASE #030 Petition to rezone an 85 acre parcel located in Ingrams Township, adjacent to Florida Rockand located approximately 3500 feet north of SR 1009, from ARR 40 to Heavy Industrial Special UseDistrict Petitioner Walton ParkerJeff Coutu pointed out the area on a map and indicated the Planning Board recommended approval ofthis rezoningCounty Manager, Richard Self, read a letter from Bobby R Lee which stated Mr Lee had no objection to therezoning as long as he is given a written easement or deed of ingress or egress to his adjacent propertyWalton Parker was present and agreed to give Mr Lee written assurance of access to his propertyThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing5 Rezoning Requests DecidedCommissioner James W Cash moved that the Board concur with the recommendations of the County PlanningBoard in the following rezoning casesAPPROVED CASE #27 - Leroy Youngs request to rezone a one acre parcel in Banner Township on SR 1174 fromARR40 to Highway Business 4 -DENIED CASE #28 -Request from Milton Styles to rezone 94 acre parcel in Cleveland Township on SR 1546,lot 3 in Country Hills Estates Subdivision from ARR 40 to Highway Business 4APPROVED CASE #30 - Walton Parkers request to rezone 85 acres located in Ingrams Township, adjacentto Florida Rock, north of SR 1009 from ARR40 to Heavy Industrial Special Use DistrictCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding and carried byunanimous vote, the Board voted to return to the Planning Board for further consideration CASE #29, request fromLonnie Connor to rezone 10 acres in Clayton Township on SR 1524 from ARR 40 to Light Industrial6 Public Hearing Special Use RequestsAdvertised March 13, 17, 1992 - The Smithfield HeraldNotices posted at locations and certified letters mailed to adjoining property owners on February 13,1992 Case 430and February 17,1992 Case 43 1215The Chairman opened the Public Hearing and invited anyone who wished to address the Board on the followingspecial use requestsA CASE 430 Request for Special Use Permit for a sand quarry earth extraction to be located in IngramsTownship, adjacent to Florida Rock, approximately 3500 feet north of SR 1009 Petitioner Walton ParkerJeff Coutu explained the Planning Board recommended approval of the special use permit based on findings of fact,subject to state mining approval and the applicant complying with all county zoning regulationsB CASE #31 Petition for a Special Use Permit for a cellular telephone tower to be located in Banner Townshipoff Highway 50, 15 miles east of Benson behind B B Produce Petitioner Centel Cellular CorporationJeff Coutu pointed out the area on a map and stated the Planning Board recommended approval based on thefindings of factsQuinn Parker, representing Centel Cellular Corporation, informed the Board that having withdrawn their previousrequest because of neighborhood opposition, Centel has located another site on which they wish to erect a 400 telephonetower He stated the company has met the general conditions for special use permits, and special conditions established inSection 1123 of the zoning ordinance He presented an ortho map and photographs of the site and stated the visual impacton surrounding property would be minimal because ofthe buffer oftall pine trees He further stated, in his opinion, the towerwould not adversely affect the resale value of property in the areaWhitley, property owner, stated the present proposed site is in the middle of his farm and, in his opinion, farenough away from the neighbors that it should not create a problem for themConnie McLamb told the Board she plans to build her house on the property next to the Whitley Hood farm andrequested the Board deny Centel a permit for the towerJohn Ivey, Jr who lives in the area strongly opposed the special use permit He referred to a petition of oppositionwhich was presented at the Planning Board Hearing containing signatures from many in the neighborhood He stated heopposed the request because 1 the tower would depreciate the value of the land, 2 the area is too populated for a tower,3 a tower would interfere with television reception, and 4 other sites are availableSherwood Stewart, adjoining landowner, also opposed the permit questioning the safety against a possible collapseof the tower John Morgan, who lives in the area stated he opposed any business in a residential communityEva Johnson Ivey who lives across the street, cited the same reasons as her son, John Ivey, Jr, for opposing thepermit and added she did not want the red blinking lights shining in her yard and through her windows She also questionedwhether the tower would interfere with portable telephone reception, and stated the buffer of pine trees, in her opinion, wouldnot prevent the tower from being highly visible in the neighborhood John Ivey, Sr also voiced opposition to the permitOthers who opposed the permit were Margaree Stewart, adjoining property owner, who stated the tower guide wireswould come within 50 of her property, and Bonnie Johnson who spoke of the number of homes in the vicinity and the heavytraffic, including tractors and other farm vehiclesCommissioner Frank B Holding explained special use decisions made by the Board of Commissioners can beappealed to the Board of AdjustmentThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing7 Special Use Permit Decision - CASE #30Upon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried byunanimous vote, the Board voted to approve a Special Use Permit for Walton Parker CASE #30 for a Sand Quarryto be located in Ingrams Township, adjacent to Florida Rock, approximately 3500 feet north of SR 1009, subject to statemining approval, written assurance to Mr Bobby Lee of access to his property, and compliance with all county zoningrequirements This decision was based on the following findings of factFindings of Facts for Special Use Permit for Walton Parker Case 4301 The use will promote the public health, safety and general welfare, if located where proposed and developed, andoperated according to the plan as submitted Mr Parker cannot receive a state mining permit until he complies withsound and vibration standards set out in State regulations2162 The use will maintain the value of contiguous property The property is adjacent to Florida Rock quarry land,that was mined and then abandoned by Florida Rock Mr Bobby Lee stated that his land was suitable for sandmining also3 The use is in compliance with the general plans for the physical development of the County Goal 61 of theJohnston County land use plan states Provide for a sufficient amount of suitable land to accommodate theexpansion and growth of commercial and industrial uses in Johnston CountyA decision on CASE #31 was deferred until later in the day8 Public Hearing Industrial Revenue Bonds - Mebane PackagingAdvertised March 20, 1992 - The Smithfield HeraldThe Chairman opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to address the Board on proposed issuanceof Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority Revenue Bonds in the amount of 9,000,000 to financethe costs of acquisition, construction and equipping by Mebane Packaging CorporationMichael E de Sherbinin, Director of Economic Development, reviewed the history of the Mebane project andprovided the Board with an update of its status He noted the company proposes to construct a 70,000 sqft facility and willinitially employ 120 people Expansion and higher employment is anticipated in the futureThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing9 Resolution Industrial Revenue Bonds - Mebane Packaging CorporationCommissioner Frank B Holding introduced the following resolution, the title of which was readAPPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE OF AN INDUSTRIAL PROJECT FOR MEBANE PACKAGINGCORPORATION, AND THE FINANCING THEREOF WITH INDUSTRIAL REVENUEBONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO 9,000,000WHEREAS, the Johnston County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authoritythe Authority has agreed to assist in the financing under the North Carolina Industrial and PollutionControl Facilities Financing Act the Act of an industrial project by Mebane Packaging Corporation, aNorth Carolina corporation the Company, to acquire, construct and equip a packaging manufacturingfacility in Johnston County the Project and has indicated that agreement by the execution of anInducement Agreement between the parties dated as of January 9,1992; andWHEREAS, under GS§ 159C -7 each project must be approved by the Secretary of theDepartment ofEconomic and Community Development and, under Chapter 588 ofthe 1987 North CarolinaSession Laws, the Federal Tax Reform Allocation Committee must allocate a sufficient amount of NorthCarolinas private activity bond limit, as defined in Section 141 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, asamended the Code to the financing; andWHEREAS, the Rules and Procedures of the North Carolina Department of Economic andCommunity Development require that the governing body of a county approve in principle any project tobe financed under the Act; andWHEREAS, Section 147f of the Code and regulations issued thereunder require approval of theissuance of the bonds by the governing body of the county after a public hearing; andWHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners has today held a public hearing with respect to theadvisability of the financing of the Project and the issuance of bonds therefor;NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County, meeting in regular sessionat Smithfield, North Carolina, on April 6, 1992, do the followingBE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF JOHNSTON1 The proposed industrial project consisting of the acquiring, constructing and equipping of a packagingmanufacturing facility in Johnston County and the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed 9,000,000 arehereby approved in principle2 The Board of Commissioners hereby requests the Federal Tax Reform Allocation Committee to allocate up to9,000,000 of North Carolinas 1992 private activity bond limit, as defined above for the financing of the Project04VA3 The Board of Commissioners hereby approves the plan of financing as required by Section 147f of the Code4 Messrs Hunton Williams, Raleigh, North Carolina, shall act as Bond Counsel in connection with the issuanceof the bondsCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the passage of the foregoing resolution and Commissioner Jerry F Woodseconded the motion, and the resolution was passed by the following voteAyes Commissioners Norman C Denning, Frank B Holding, James W Cash, John M Booker, DVM, andJerry F Wood, DDSNays NoneNot Voting NoneCommissioner Holding noted that industrial revenue bonds are between the company and the financing providerJohnston County has no direct or indirect responsibility or obligation in these bonds10 Community Request to Repair and Reopen Pleasant Grove Community BuildingDr Valerie Rosenquist, pastor of White Memorial Presbyterian Church, and residents from Pleasant GroveTownship requested the Board repair and reopen the Pleasant Grove Community Building to be used for a meals deliveryprogram and senior citizens centerT 0 Noles and Milton Coats noted the community is growing and they need a place for community functions Theyindicated Council on Aging has offered to give them paint, and the community is willing to help with renovationsCommissioner Frank B Holding explained that community buildings in Bentonville and Pleasant Grove Townshipswere built at the requests of the communities with locally assessed school tax funds collected in the 1930s and 1940s butnever used for schools The Pleasant Grove building was closed several years ago when the Board could find no one in thecommunity to serve on a board of trustees Since that time, the building has been used only as a polling placeUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried byunanimous vote, the Board voted to reactivate the Pleasant Grove Community Building Board of Trustees and instructedthe Clerk to advertise the positions to be appointed at their May regular meetingRepairs to Community Building AuthorizedUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried byunanimous vote, the Board authorized the County Manager to repair the Pleasant Grove Community Building with in -staffpersonnel11 Public Hearing Set E -911 House Numbering OrdinanceUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried byunanimous vote, the Board called for a public hearing at 11 oclock am, Monday, May 4, 1992, to hear public commentson a proposed E -911 House Numbering Ordinance12 Department of Transportation Request to Waiver Landfill FeesRoss Halley, Maintenance Engineer for Department of Transportation, requested the Board waive landfill fees forsolid waste they pick up along the countys highways He stated most counties in the area only charge DOT for trashgenerated by their departmentThe Board deferred action until later in the meeting13 Community Development Block Grant ContractsThe Board reviewed bids presented by Lula Sanders, CDBG Administrator, for rehabilitation specialist and legalservices for the Red Hill Graytown Community Development Block GrantRehabilitation Specialist Low bidder and highest ranked proposal from Peggy J Revels - Bid Price contractservices not to exceed 30,000 Ms Sanders recommended award of contract to Ms RevelsLegal Services Two proposals l Spence Spence, Attorney Highest ranked - Bid price 80 per hour and 150per lot for ownership verification 2 Robert L Anderson, Attorney - Low bidder - Bid price 75 per hour and218150 per lot for ownership verification Ms Sanders recommended primary legal support contract to Spence Spence withsupport services contract to Robert L Anderson Total legal service costs not to exceed the CDBG budgeted amount of9,00000Following discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the Board authorize a contract with Peggy J Revelsto serve as rehabilitation specialist for the Red Hill Graytown CDBG project at total rehabilitation cost not to exceed30,000 Commissioner Holding further moved a contract for primary legal services be awarded to low bidder, Robert LAnderson, Attorney, in the amount of 75hr and 150 lot; and contract for legal support services be awarded to Spenceand Spence at 80hr and 150 lotCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote14 Special Use Permit - Centel Cellular Corporation Case #31Based on the Findings of Facts stated below, Commissioner James W Cash, moved the Board approve a specialuse permit for Centel Cellular Corporation to build a 400 telephone tower in Banner Township off Hwy 50,15 miles eastof Benson behind B B Product, with the provision that Centel take the necessary steps to assure against interference in areatelevision, radio, and portable telephone receptionCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteFindings of Facts for Special Use Permit to Centel Cellular Corporation Case #311 The use will promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, if located where proposed and developed,and operated according to the plan as submitted Adequate provision has been made by means of fencing for thesecurity of the site Adequate provision has been made for the protection of adjacent property from the dangers ofcollapse, fire, and flooding2 The use will maintain the value of contiguous property The site is behind a warehouse in the middle of a tobaccofield The closest residence is approximately 700 away and screened from the site by large pine trees3 The use is in compliance with the general plans for the physical development of the county Goal 61 of theJohnston County Land Use Plan states, Provide for a sufficient amount of suitable land to accommodate theexpansion and growth of commercial and industrial uses in Johnston County15 BOARD OF EOUALIZATION AND REVIEWUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried byunanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to sit as a Board of Equalization and Review Will R Crocker, Clerkof Superior Court, administered the oath of office to the CommissionersThe following cases were heardA William P Creech, Pleasant Grove Township, Parcel 413D04055Y, located in Westwind Subdivision;double wide mobile home and lot; Tax Value 45,840 Request Reduction in Value Tax AdminRecommendation Nochange since property purchased at foreclosure sale from lending institutionMr Creech requested a reduction in value stating he purchased the property for 30,549 from a mortgage companyin January, 1992 He estimated the fair market value at 35,000Upon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried byunanimous vote, the Board reduced the tax value of parcel 413D04055Y, Pleasant Grove Township, owned by William PCreech, from 45,840 to 37,500B Glaxo Corporation, Beulah Township, Parcel 403Q03027C, old Squibb facility, Kenly Tax Value10,132,960 Request One year reduction because the inside of all buildings have been stripped to refurbish for Glaxos needs- total temporary loss of utility by GlaxoTax Administrator, John Stott, explained the facility was purchased in November, 1991 for 3,000,000, and whencompletely refurbished the value will exceed the original 10,132,960 Tax Admin Recommendation Buildings be classifiedas open warehouse space for 1992 only causing value to be reduced to 2,970,650As recommended by John Stott, Tax Administrator, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board reclassify parcel403Q03027C, Glaxo facility in Kenly, Beulah Township, to open warehouse space, and reduce the value for 1992 to2,970,650, for one year onlyCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote219Upon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding and carried byunanimous vote, the Board recessed the Board of Equalization and Review until 2 pm, May 4,1992, and resumed regularsessionREGULAR SESSION16 Request for Tax Refund Greenwood Housing AssociationTax Administrator, John Stott, informed the Board a clerical error was made in measuring the square footage ofan apartment complex located in Clayton, owned by Greenwood Housing Association The owners are requesting a refundin the amount of 2,03614 for years 1987 -91 Mr Stott recommended the refund be grantedAt the recommendation ofthe County Tax Administrator, Commissioner James W Cash moved the Board approvea refund in the amount of 2,03614 to Greenwood Housing AssociationCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteCounty to Aggressively Pursue Delinquent TaxesTax Administrator, John Stott, informed the Board his office will begin immediately to aggressively pursuedelinquent taxes17 Solid Waste DecalsThe Board instructed County Manager, Richard Self, and Public Utilities Director, Haywood Phthisic, to look intothe possibility of a reduced cost for solid waste decals purchased late in the fiscal yearCommissioner James W Cash suggested the County might consider a six -month decal18 Resolution Public School Energy CostsUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried byunanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolutionRESOLUTIONREQUESTING THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL ENERGY COSTSAGAIN BE TREATED AS A STATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITYWHEREAS, the 1991 North Carolina General Assembly began the phase -out of state funding for Public School EnergyCosts; andWHEREAS, this action by the State of North Carolina places a new financial burden of 466,385 on Johnston Countyand a financial burden of 35,984,481 on the 100 counties; andWHEREAS, counties were not provided with adequate notice for such an unreasonable financial burden without the stateassuming other school expenses such as janitorial, teacher aid, etc expense; andWHEREAS, the primary responsibility of financing Public School Energy Cost has historically been provided by theState of North Carolina; andWHEREAS, the Johnston County Board of Education concurs with this Resolution and believes that Public SchoolEnergy Costs should be state financed; andWHEREAS, the North Carolina General Statutes do not specify Public School Energy Cost as a local responsibilityNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners requests that the NorthCarolina General Assembly assume financial responsibility for Public School Energy CostsBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board requests the assistance of the North Carolina Association of CountyCommissioners, the North Carolina School Board Association and all 100 counties in this effortAdopted this 6th day of April, 1992Chairman Norman C Denning asked the County Manager to arrange, if possible, a meeting between the Board andlocal State legislators before the NC General Assembly convenes22019 North Street Property ImprovementUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried byunanimous vote, the Board instructed the County Manager to ask the Town of Smithfield to consider widening andimproving North Street while the Department of Transportations 301 widening project is in under construction20 Resolution County Government WeekUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried byunanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamationA ProclamationNational County Government WeekApril 5 -11, 1992Look across this great country and see beauty, grandeur and a diversity of people and places Nowhere is this moreevident than in Americas countiesCounties border magnificent mountain ranges, harbor mighty rivers and host dry, barren deserts In counties, youllfind mighty forests, lush cornfields, bright lights, bustling streets, frozen plains, tropical beaches, volcanoes, officebuildings, subways and streetcars, highways, oil wells, farms, schools, churches, and, of course, peopleCounties are where America lives Today, 98 percent of our nations people make counties their homeCounties began as a response to the needs of the early settlers of our country, tracing their roots to the shires ofAngle -Saxon local government a thousand years ago Counties first appeared in colonial America, making themolder than the Republic itselfAs our country grew westward, so, too, did the number of counties The primary functions of county governmentduring the 1800s and early 1900s involved judaical, road, law enforcement and other responsibilities in which thecounty acted mainly as an arm of the stateOver the last century, the responsibilities of county governments have grown enormously County governmentsemploy over 29 million people and spent almost 111 billion last year to provide services to the people of the UnitedStatesCounties today, are the governmental infrastructure with duties ranging from public safety to preserving theenvironment They run housing and community development programs They maintain parks, airports and transitsystems They work to solve area -wide problems, like air and water pollution, solid waste disposal and drugtrafficking And, when the sick, the aged or the poor have nowhere else to go, it is the county that cares for themIn recognition of the need for all Americans to acknowledge the important role of county government,NOW, THEREFORE, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim April 5 - 11, 1992National County Government WeekProclaimd this 6th day of April, 199221 Resolution in Opposition to Senate Bill 917 Register of DeedsAt the recommendation of Register of Deeds, Phyllis Wall, Commissioner John M Booker moved the followingresolution be adoptedRESOLUTION OF OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 917WHEREAS, House Bill 1232, later incorporated into Senate Bill 917 Omnibus Study Bill -1 and ratified as Chapter754, is entitled Act Authorizing the Legislative Research Commission to Study the Possibility of UniformlyAdministering Register of Deeds Offices through a State Agency; andWHEREAS, The Johnston County Register of Deeds office opposes any act to remove their operation from the Countyauthority to an administration under a State Agency; andWHEREAS, This decision to oppose State intervention is justified by the acknowledgement that the revenues collectedand administered by the County would become revenues of the State41NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County supports the efforts ofthe Johnston County Register of Deeds and members of the Sixth District in opposing the Bill known as Senate Bill 917,Chapter 754, Session Laws for North Carolina by adoption of the foregoing ResolutionBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Commissioners of Johnston County urged its members of the General Assemblyto join in this decisionAdopted this 6th day of April, 1992Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote22 Proclamation National Building Safety WeekUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried byunanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamationPROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, The Johnston County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce its participation in NATIONALBUILDING SAFETY WEEK as scheduled for April 12-18,1992WHEREAS, The purpose of the observance of the week is to highlight the services provided by Building Departmentsin insuring the publics safety in the built environment; andWHEREAS, NATIONAL BUILDING SAFETY WEEK promotes safety in building practices by calling attentionto sound building procedures used by contractors working in Johnston County;THEREFORE, THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DO HEREBY PROCLAIM APRIL12- 18,1992, AS BUILDING SAFETY WEEK and urge all citizens to make a commitment to safety by cooperating withthe building codes enforced by their local authorityProclaimed this 6th day of April, 199223 Proclamation - National Volunteer WeekUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried byunanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamationPROCLAMATIONJohnston County is truly a county where neighbor helping neighbor is not a catch phrase but a way of life A largepercentage of our countys citizens volunteer their time and talent to help those in their communities who need assistanceVolunteers really do make a difference in Johnston County -- for the lonely nursing home resident, the student who needstutoring after school, the rural farmer whose familys safety depends on the local volunteer fire department and rescue squad,the non - reading adult and millions more Virtually every area of health care or community service has been touched andimproved by the hand of a volunteerTo achieve the kind of society we want for ourselves and our children, we must work together in a spirit of brotherhood andcooperation Johnston Countys volunteers do this, dedicating their time, talents, and efforts to build a better county foreveryoneNOW, THEREFORE, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim April 26 through May 2,1992,as National Volunteer Week in Johnston County, and urge all our citizens to give of themselves as volunteers in ourcountyProclaimed this 6th day of April, 199224 Appointments ApprovedA Bentonville Community Building Board of TrusteesUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried byunanimous vote, the Board reappointed Buck Dunn, James Q Beasley, and Mrs Norwood Smith to the BentonvilleCommunity Building Board of Trustees Terms to expire April, 19940? AB Blackmons Crossroads Fire District CommissionUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried byunanimous vote, the Board reappointed Danny Eldridge, Lawrence Massengill, and George Massengill to the BlackmonsCrossroads Fire District Commission Terms to expire April, 1994C Emergency Medical Services Advisory CommissionUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried byunanimous vote, the Board appointed the following members to the newly formed Emergency Medical Services AdvisoryCommission to oversee the applications and certification of the Ambulance Franchise OrdinanceAl Gaskill, Paul Brown, Doug Fisher, Dewayne West, Leigh D Batten, Billy Langston, James R Norris, AnthonyC Wilson, Major Baker, Jack Helring, James S Gregory, Dr John Morris, Vincent DiFranco, and Joyce Lassiter Termsto expire April, 1994D Town of Princeton Planning Board and Board of AdjustmentAt the recommendation of the Princeton Town Commissioners, Commissioner John M Booker moved the Boardmake the following appointmentsPrinceton Planning Board Phillip Edwards reappointed for three year termPrinceton Board of Adjustments Jerry Braswell and Al Newberry reappointed for three year termsCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteE Youth Task ForceUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried byunanimous vote, the Board appointed Joy Holland Banks to the Youth Task Force for a term to expire April, 199425 Disposition of Property Under ForeclosureCounty Manager, Richard B Self, informed the Board the County has been approached by Mr Odell Edwards topurchase property in ONeals Township, recently acquired by the County in foreclosureMr Self explained NC General Statute 105 -376 allows a county to resell property to a former owner or personformerly having an interest in the property at private sale for an amount not less than the taxing units interest Another wayto dispose of property would be to declare the property surplus, advertise, and auction, or sale privately and advertise forupset bidUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried byunanimous vote, the Board authorized the sale of property in ONeals Township, parcel 416K02038C, as prescribed byNCGS 105 -376, to Mr Odell Edwards, former owner of the property, for the amount of 93442 26 Recreation Grants ApprovedCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the Board approve the following recreation grants and budget amendmentCorinth Community Booster Club, 1,650; Corinth Holder Fire Department, 1,260; Selma Elementary School,2,000; Johnston County Genealogical Society, 2,000; Bentonville Recreation Council, 600Budget AmendmentExpenditure Increase - Special Appropriations10 66506220 Recreation Grants 7,51000Expenditure Decrease10 665057 7,51000Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by the following voteAyes Norman C Denning, James W Cash, Frank B Holding, Jerry F WoodNos NoneAbstaining John M Booker22327 Budget Amendments ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried byunanimous vote, the Board approved the following budget amendmentsA Emergency Management DepartmentExpenditure Increase10 530033 Departmental Supplies 10000Revenue Increase10 358382 Emergency Management 10000B Mental Health DepartmentExpenditure IncreasePersonal Services 5,56900Current Obligation Services 6,62600Contracts, Grants, Other Subsidies 2,00000TOTAL 14,19500Revenue DecreaseState Funds -8700Revenue IncreaseFederal Funds 14,28200TOTAL 14,19500C Public Utilities DepartmentExpenditure Increase - Sanitation615800 7400 Capital Outlay- Equipment 3,56500Revenue Increase613810 8270 3,56500D Water SewerExpenditure Increase20 42008814 US70 70A Water Line Relocation 148,07100Revenue Increase20 399081 Fund Balance 148,07100E Special AppropriationsExpenditure Increase10 665063 Street Signs 36,34300Revenue Increase334782 Road Sign Grant 36,34300F Sheriff s DepartingntExpenditure Increase510074 Drug - Capital Outlay 24100510074 Drug - Capital Outlay 5,06900510043 GF - Special Services 59200TOTAL 5,90200Revenue Increase343282 Drug -Federal Drug Funds 24100343282 Drug - Federal Drug Funds 5,06900343312 GF - Controlled Substance 59200TOTAL 5,90200G Social Services DepartmentExpenditure Increase106110 1900 Crisis Intervention Program 11,52200106100 7400 Capital Outlay 4,63800TOTAL 16,16000Revenue Increase105530 7600 DSS Crisis Intervention 11,52200103531 8200 Social Services Admin LIEAP 4,63800TOTAL 16,16000PMA I28 Presentation Rodney Tart - Harnett County Director of Public UtilitiesRodney Tart, Harnett County Director of Public Utilities, discussed with the Board Harnett Countys water districtsystem He outlined the methods Harnett County implemented and the necessary steps needed in creating such a systemFollowing discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the Board instruct County Manager, Richard Self,to work with a group of citizens from the Hopewell Church area, off Hwy 210 west of Smithfield, and any other groupinterested in forming a water district, and notify the Town of Smithfield that the County wishes to continue working withthe towns water plant as long as it is feasible to do soCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteEXECUTIVE SESSIONUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried byunanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to meet in executive session to consider acquisition of property, discusslocation or expansion of industry, and to consult with the attorney on a matter of possible litigationREGULAR SESSIONUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried byunanimous vote, the Board adjourned executive session and resumed regular session29 Funding for Sewer Line Extension - Hwy 70Commissioner James W Cash moved the Board authorize the County Manager to proceed with application for FHAfunds, and any other grants available, to install sewer lines along Hwy 70 west of Smithfield Commissioner Cash furthermoved the Chairman be authorized to sign the necessary documentsCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote30 Landfill Fees Waived for DOT Roadside TrashUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried byunanimous vote, the Board agreed to waive landfill fees for the Department of Transportation on solid waste picked up alongthe Countys highwaysUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, the Board recesseduntil 630 pm, Monday, April 20, 1992Norman C Denning, ChairmanJoyce H Ennis, ClerkDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 114948 AMCreated5142003 102303 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date461992Book19