March 4, 1991 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

March 4, 1991The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, March4, 1991, at 10 oclock am in the Commissioners Room, Johnston County Courthouse Annex,Smithfield, North Carolina, with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, James W Cash,John M Booker, DVM, and Jerry F Wood, DDSAbsent NoneAlso Present Richard B Self, County Manager, Joyce H Ennis, Deputy Clerk to theBoard, 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 February 4,1991, and February 25, 1991, board meetings There being no corrections, the Chairmandeclared the minutes approved as presented2 Rezoning and Special- Use Requests- WithdrawnChairman Norman C Denning announced that rezoning and special use permitrequests from Aubrey Bridges case # 011 and Andy Johnson case #012 have beenwithdrawn by the applicants, and public hearings scheduled for 1015 am and 1030 amwould not be held3 Public Hearin - Road NamesAdvertised February 15, 1991 - The - Smithfield- HeraldThe Chairman opened the public hearing and stated the purpose is to hear publiccomment on names for the following rural roads in Johnston County SR 1168, SR 1307, SR1313A, SR 1313B, SR 1532, SR 1725, SR 2102, SR 2116, SR 2125, SR 2338, and SR 2372 Heinvited anyone who wished to comment on names for these roadsA SR 1168 - Named Denning Road 2491; Request-- to be Renamed Tarheel RoadJoe Denning addressed the Board stating he would have no objection to the portionof SR 1168 from Hwy 301 to NC 50 being named Tarheel Road, as long as the portion fromNC 50 to the Harnett County line remain Denning -RoadAttorney- George -Mast, representing residents requesting the name changed to TarheelRoad, concurred with the suggestion that SR 1168 be named Denning Road from NC 50 tothe Harnett County line and named Tarheel- -Road from NC 50 to Hwy 301B SR 1307 - - -- Named -,Ray-- Road --12291 ; -- Request - -to- be - Renamed Nordan -Road; NewRequest-- to - -be -- Renamed-- Aquilla- -RoadNo one spoke on the request for name change to Nordan - Road; however the PlanningDirector noted a petition for this name was sent to the Planning DepartmentSue - Vann, resident of SR 1307, presented a petition to rename this road Aquilla Roadin memory of Aquilla Byrd who originally homesteaded the surrounding land and whosedescendents still reside on SR 1307 In addition to the petition, several other residents werepresent in support of the name, Aquilla RoadC SR--1313A- - -- Petitions -- for -- Names - 1- - -Pine-- E y-- Grove - -Road and 2 Massengill PondRoadFire Chief Jimmy -- Wilkins, West Johnston Fire Department, requested SR 1313A benamed Massengill - - Pond -RoadTimmy Blair, Pastor of Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church, spoke in favor of thename, Piney - - - Grove -- -Road stating this name would help visitors locate the church which hasbeen on SR 1313A since the 19501sIn discussion it was pointed out that SR 1313A extends from the Harnett County line,comes to a stop where it crosses SR 1313B, and continues to SR 1309 Traveling from theHarnett County line to the stop sign, property on the left side of the road is in JohnstonCounty and property on the right is in Harnett County Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Churchis located on the Johnston County side of this portion of the roadMarch 4, 1991 ContinuedD SR 1313B - Named County -Line Road 12291; Request to be Renamed Plain ViewChurch RoadWest Johnston Fire Chief Jimmy Wilkins presented a petition to rename SR 1313B PlainView Church Road IE SR 1532 Named Old Iris Road 12291; Request to be Renamed White MemorialChurch -RoadDon Smith, member of White Memorial Presbyterian Church, referenced a petitionrequesting SR 1532 be named White -- Memorial -- Church - -Road He noted both property ownersand church members favor this nameF SR 1725 - Named Wilson Road 12291; Request to be Renamed Harris - Wilson RoadMr Harris was present and it was determined that both he and Mr Wilson concuron SR 1725 being renamed Harris - Wilson -RoadThe Board accepted petitions for the following roads to be renamedG SR 2102 Named- Garage Road 12291; - Request - -to- be renamed - Friendship ChurchRoadH SR 2116 - Named- Renfrow - Road- 12291;- Request to be Renamed Renfrow - NarronRoadI SR 2125 - Named - Sawmill-Road 1 2291; Request to be Renamed Bailey- Boykin RoadJ SR 2338 Named Rose Marie- Road - 12291; Request to be Renamed Goodling RoadDonna Goodling was present requesting that SR 2338 be renamed Goodling Road asher family represents the only resident homeowners on the road She maintained all otherproperty is farm land and owned by people living out of the CountyK SR 2372 - - Requested Named 1 One Portion - Hardee -Allen or Massey orMassey -Holt; -- 2 - -One -- Portion- --- Hardee-Edwards - -or -- EdwardsMr Massey and his son were present requesting SR 2372 be named Massey Holt Roadfrom the Princeton City limits south to where it intersects with SR 1007, and named EdwardsRoad north of Princeton to the Wayne County LineThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing4 Public Hearing Set for Additional- Road Name RequestsUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board set a public hearing for 1115 am,April 1, 1991, to hear further requests for renaming rural roads in Johnston County TheBoard specified that requests petitions must be submitted to the Planning Office by March 18,1991, in order to be heard at the April public hearing5 Rezoning Requests - - -- #010 - -- Clayton - Township,- Intersection of US 70 and SR_ 1570;Office - Institutional - to -- Light -- Industrial; - Norwood- Thompson; -ApplicantCounty Planning Director, Jeff Coutu, reported that after further consideration, thePlanning Board has recommended that rezoning request #010 by Norwood Thompson for nine9 acres at the intersection of US 70 and SR 1570 from 0 -I to I -1, be approved, based oncompatibility with the Johnston County land Use PlanUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry FWood and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved rezoning request #010 from NorwoodThompson as recommended by the Johnston County Planning Board6 City of - Wilson - Expansion -- of - Buckhorn - ReservoirWilson Acting City Manager, Charles Pittman, and City Engineer and Director ofPublic Works, Bill Bartlett, met with the Board concerning plans to expand Wilsons Buckhorn jReservoir in order to meet the citys future water needs Mr Pittman explained the proposedexpansion would include flooding approximately 400 acres in Johnston County and requestedthe Board adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Wilson to acquire this land by Icondemnation It was explained that Johnston is one of a few counties in NC that hasspecial State legislation which prohibits other local governments from acquiring or condemningproperty within Johnston County without permission from the Johnston County Board ofCommissioners31March 4, 1991 ContinuedMr Bartlett noted this acreage does not involve any homes and is mostly wet landsIt was pointed out the expanded reservoir would create a large body of water that shouldprovide the entire area with recreational advantages, within the limitations of State and EPAregulationsCommissioner John M Booker asked if the proposed increased water supply wouldservice towns other than the city of Wilson, noting the town of Kenly is partially in WilsonCountyMr Pittman responded that at the present time there are no plans for serving townsother than Wilson; however, this would probably be a future considerationChairman Norman C Denning commented on the loss of property tax revenue forJohnston County and questioned the actual tax value involved Mr Pittman offered to assistthe Johnston County Tax Department in identifying the exact acreage and corresponding taxvaluesFollowing discussion, the Board agreed to consider this request further at the nextregular meeting on April 1st7 Johnston Memorial Hospital — Financing- of New -Equipment Resolution AdoptedMelvin Edwards, Chairman of the Johnston Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, andLeland Farnell, Hospital President, appeared before the Board requesting permission for thehospital to negotiate with lending institutions on financing up to 11 million to purchaseneeded equipmentCommissioner James W Cash, who also serves on the Hospital Board of Trustees,indicated the new equipment is needed to provide better care for Johnston County citizensand would generate additional revenue for the hospitalUpon a motion by Commissioner James WWood and carried by unanimous vote, the followingRESOLUTION OF THE BOARDJOHNSTON COUNTY, NCWHEREAS, Johnston Memorial Hospital is athe Hospital ; andCash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry Fresolution was adoptedOF COMMISSIONERSIRTH CAROLINApublic hospital owned by Johnston CountyWHEREAS, the Hospital has informed the Board of County Commissioners that itintends to purchase the equipment listed on Schedule A attached hereto, for a total cost notin excess of 1,100,000; andWHEREAS, the Hospital has determined that the equipment is needed in the operationof the Hospital and that the cost is reasonable; andWHEREAS, the Hospital proposes to finance the purchase price of the equipment overa period of approximately five years at a tax exempt interest rate, pursuant to alease purchase or an installment contract with a local lending institution; andWHEREAS, pursuant to such contract, the lender will advance the funds to purchasethe equipment and the hospital will repay the funds, together with interest, out of patientrevenues; andWHEREAS, the obligation to repay the funds will be secured solely by a securityinterest in the equipment and the revenues of and taxing power of the County will not beencumbered for the repayment of the funds; andWHEREAS, the Hospital has requested the authorization of the County to enter intothis financing transaction; andWHEREAS the County is willing to authorize the Hospital to enter into this financingtransaction, subject to the conditions that all statutory requirements relating to this type offinancing be followed and that the County shall have the right to review and approve theform, terms and conditions of the financing transactionNOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County hereby resolves asfollows1The Board of Commissioners of the County of Johnston hereby approves, in concept,the method of financing the purchase of the equipment proposed by Johnston Memorial32March 4, 1991 ContinuedHospital and authorizes the Board and officers of the Hospital to negotiate the terms andconditions of the proposed financing transaction with local lending institutions in order toachieve the most favorable tax exempt interest rate and terms and conditions in connection2That the final terms and conditions of the financing, and all documents relating tothe transaction, shall be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for approval, andthe Hospital shall carefully observe all statutory requirements relating to the transaction3Thatit is understood that neither the revenues northe taxing powerof the Countyof Johnstonshall be pledged or encumbered to securethe obligations ofthe Hospitalpursuant tothis financing transaction, and that only revenues of the Hospitalshall be usedto repay thefunds advanced by the local lending institutionin connection withthe financingtransactionThis resolution is adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Johnston Countythis 4th day of March, 19918 Clayton Library Contract of Affiliation with the Public Library of Johnston Countyand ,- SmithfieldJoyce Mitchell, Director of the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield metwith the Board requesting the Countys approval to enter into a ten year contract ofaffiliation with Hocutt- Ellington Memorial Library in Clayton Mrs Mitchell explained that dueto restricted budget allocations, the NC State Library discontinued services to independentmunicipal libraries in July, 1990 Although the Clayton library and other municipal libraries inthe County have always been unofficially affiliated with the the Public Library, thisarrangement needs to be formalized in order for State Library services to be restoredUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following contract ofaffiliationLIBRARY CONTRACTThis contract, made and entered into this 4th day of March, 1991, byand between the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield herein theCounty Library and the Hocutt- Ellington Memorial Library Herein theHEM Library WITNESSETHWHEREAS, the County Library operates under the Chapter 153A,article 14 GA 153A -261 through GS 153A -271 to give library service to theresidents of Johnston County and the Municipality of Smithfield; andWHEREAS, the HEM Library operates to give library service to theresidents of Clayton and wishes to become affiliated with the County Libraryto have the benefit of additional services which the County Library canprovide11 THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED THATThe County Library will furnish to the HEM Library the servicesset forth herein and in Appendix I, and any future amendments as agreed toby both partiesThe HEM Library will remain under the control of the Municipalityof Clayton and its Library Board of Trustees, and will continue as the agencyresponsible for providing library services for the residents of ClaytonThe HEM Library will be known as the Hocutt - Ellington MemorialLibrary, an affiliate of the Public Library of Johnston County and SmithfieldThe HEM Library will employ and supervise personnel of theHEM Library, whose salaries, retirement, social security and any otheremployee benefits will be paid with funds appropriated by the Municipality ofClayton or otherwise contributed to the HEM LibraryThe officials of the Municipality of Clayton will agree to sign theannual Maintenance of Effort Report and Declaration as required by the NCDepartment of Cultural Resources, Division of State Library, and as signed bythe officials of Johnston County and the Municipality of SmithfieldThe HEM Library will maintain the building and the grounds of theHEM Library, including major repairs or emergency repairs Any and allequipment and real property furnished by the Municipality of Clayton shallremain the property of the Municipality of Claytoniif133The HEM Library will provide for telephone service on the premisesfor the use by library staffThe HEM Library will be open for service a minimum of forty 40 hours per weekThe HEM Library will provide to the County Library the followingA copy of the HEM Librarys bylaws; monthly fiscal and statistical reports;two 2 copies of the annual audit by December 30 of the fiscal year followingthe audit year; and a copy of the new fiscal year budget by July 30 of thenew fiscal yearThe County Library will loan books, periodicals, and other librarymaterials to the HEM Library in such quantities as the Director of theCounty Library may determine, such materials to supplement materials alreadyowned or subsequently acquired by the HEM Library Materials loaned tothe HEM Library by the County Library will remain the property of theCounty Library Materials owned by the HEM Library may be loaned to theCounty Library or its units upon special request; such materials will remainthe property of the HEM LibraryThe County Library and the HEM Library agree to enter into thiscontract through a period ending June 30, 1991 Thereafter, in accordancewith the requirements of the NC Department of Cultural Resources, Divisionof State Library, it is agreed by the County Library and the HEM Librarythat the term of this agreement shall be for a period of ten 10 yearsbeginning July 1, 1991, with each party reserving the right to terminate theagreement after the ten 10 year period, upon giving written notice six 6 months prior to the date of termination The County Library and the HEMLibrary, upon giving six 6 months written notice, may extend this contractfor an additional ten 10 year periodBy this contract the HEM Library has agreed to certain termsrequired by the NC Department of Cultural Resources, Division of StateLibrary Nevertheless, both parties understand that apart from the partiesagreement to these terms as independent contractors, neither party herebyacquires any right of control, supervision or direction over the physicalfacilities, employees, or operation of the other The HEM Library willindemnify the County Library from any loss by virtue of any liability arisingfrom a transaction, act, omission or occurrence at the HEM Library facilityor in the operation of the HEM Library; and the County Library willlikewise indemnify the HEM Library from loss due to any liability arisingfrom the operation of the County Library or its facility Neither party by thisagreement agrees to waive any governmental immunity except to the extentinsured And in fact both parties attach, as a part of this agreement, copiesof automobile liability policy with liability and employee errand protection limitsof 1,000,000 by the County Library and 2,000,000 by the HEM LibraryAs to a premises liability policy, the parties attach copies of policy withliability limits of 2,000,000 on the HEM Library facility, and 4,055,000 onthe County Library facility Each party will agree to continue to provideinsurance, as referenced in the two preceding sentences, and evidence of itsannual renewal during the term of this contractThis contract may be amended upon unanimous approval of all theparties signing this agreementIN WITNESS THEREOF, the County Library, the HEM Library, theMunicipalities of Clayton and Smithfield, and the County of Johnston havecaused this contract to be executed this 4th day of March, 1991CONTRACT APPENDIX IServices to be provided by the County LibraryAdministrative Support; Professional Consultation; AcquisitionServices; Cataloging Services; Rebinding Services; PermanentLoan of Reference and Other Material; County -wide InterlibraryLoan and Reference; State -wide Interlibrary Loan andReference; Support of Patron Registration; Bookmobile Services;A -V Services, as available; Childrens Support, as available;Public Relations Services, as available; Printing of LibraryForms and Other MaterialsAll services are subject to the availability of funds9 50 -210 Fire Station- Construction- Financing- -- Tax -- Exempt- LoanUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James WCash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolution approving a34tax exempt loan as a method of financing the construction of a new fire station for the50 -210 Fire DepartmentRESOLUTIONiWHEREAS, the 50 -210 Community Fire Department, Inc proposes toconstruct a fire stationNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board ofCommissioners of Johnston County, North Carolina, does hereby approve atax - exempt loan to the 50 -210 Community Fire Department, Inc from FirstFederal Savings Bank, Dunn, North Carolina in the principal amount of TwoHundred Thousand Dollars 200,000 which loan is to finance the constructionof a fire station for the 50 -210 Community Fire Department, Inc, which firestation will be owned and operated by the said 50 -210 Community FireDepartment, Inc, being a volunteer fire department, at the following addressNC 50 -NC 210 Intersection McGees CrossroadsRoute 1Angier, North Carolina 2750110 Rural Road Names ApprovedA SR 1168Upon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board renamed SR 1168 as follows1 From Hwy 301 to NC 50 renamed Tarheel Road2 From NC 50 to the Harnett County Line to remain Denning RoadB SR 1313 -AUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner JamesW Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board named SR 1313A as follows1 From Harnett County Line to intersection with SR 1313B named Piney Grove Road2 From the intersection with SR 1313B to SR 1309 named Massengill Pond RoadC SR 1313 BCommissioner James W Cash moved that SR 1313B be renamed Plain View Church RoadCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteD SR 1532Upon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the Board renamed SR 1532 White Memorial ChurchRoadE SR 1725Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved that SR 1725 be renamed Harris - Wilson RoadCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteF SR 2102Upon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board renamed SR 2102 Friendship Church RoadG SR 2116Upon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board renamed SR 2116 Renfrow- Narron RoadH SR 2125Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved that SR 2125 be renamed Bailey-Boykin RoadCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteI SR 2338Upon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board renamed SR 2338 Goodling RoadJ SR 2372Upon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner JamesW Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board named SR 2372 as follows351 From Princeton City limits south to SR 1007 named Massey -Holt Road2 From Princeton City limits north to Wayne County line named Edwards RoadK SR 1307The Board agreed to again hear public comment on renaming SR 1307 at the publichearing scheduled for April 1stL SR 2345J 0 Ethridge, N C Department of Transportation District Engineer, informed theBoard that DOT has received a request to renumber a portion of SR 2345The Board agreed to hear discussion on this road at the public hearing scheduledfor April 1st11 Abandonment from State - Maintained SR System • - A -- Portion of SR 1503County Manager, Richard Self, informed the Board that in order to relocate a fenceat the Johnston County Landfill, a portion of SR 1503 needs to be abandoned from the statemaintained secondary road systemCommissioner John M Booker moved the necessary resolution be adopted andforwarded to NC Department of Transportation requesting maintenance of 4 mile of SR 1503be abandoned, leaving 7 mile remaining on the State SystemCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote12 Cleveland Community Citizens GroupDebra Mobley and others from the Cleveland Community were in attendance andrequested to be placed on the Commissioners April 1st agenda to discuss concerns of theircommunityAttorney George Mast, Cleveland area resident, explained that the community is veryconcerned about the critical need for a new school at ClevelandFaye Johnson and John Dildy also spoke briefly about the overcrowded and hazardousconditions at the existing Cleveland SchoolChairman Denning assured those present that citizens from Cleveland Community arealways welcome; however, he stressed the Board of Commissioners do not determine whereschool dollars are spent He invited the group to return on April 1st at 2 oclock pm13 201 Waste Water Facilities Plan ResolutionThe Board discussed the proposed expansion of the Johnston County CentralWastewater Treatment Plant and the necessary requirements for applying for state low - interestloans for financing the projectTim Broome with McKim and Creed was present and offered to answer questionsconcerning the amendment to the 201 Facilities Plan for the project, noting a Public Hearinghas been scheduled for April 1st at 1100 amFollowing further discussion and upon motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood,seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the followingresolution was adoptedRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, The Federal Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987 and the NorthCarolina Clean Water Revolving Loan and Grant Act of 1987 haveauthorized the making of loans to aid eligible units of governmentin financing the cost of construction of waste water treatmentworks and or waste water collection systems; andWHEREAS, The County of Johnston has need for and intends to construct awaste water treatment project described as an expansion of theexisting 4 million gallons per day to 45 million gallons per dayfacility; andWHEREAS, The County of Johnston intends to request State loan assistance forthe project36March 4, 1991 ContinuedNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of JohnstonCountyTHAT Johnston County will arrange financing for all remaining cost ofthe project, if approved for a State loan award;THAT Johnston County will adopt and place into effect on or beforecompletion of the project a schedule of fees and charges which willprovide adequate funds for proper operation and maintenance of theproject on completion of construction thereof;THAT Norman C Denning, Chairman, and successors so titled, ishereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf ofJohnston County with the State of North Carolina for a loan to aid inthe construction of the project described above;THAT Norman C Denning, Chairman, and successors so titled, ishereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as theappropriate State agency may request in connection with suchapplication or project to make the assurances as contained above;and to execute such other documents as may be required inconnection with the application;THAT Johnston County has substantially complied or will substantiallycomply with all Federal, State and Local laws, rules, regulations, andordinances applicable to the project and to Federal and State grantand loans pertaining theretoAdopted this 4th day of March, 1991, at Johnston County, North Carolina14 Transfer of Engineering Agreements Ragsdale -- Consultants to- -McKim CreedUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James WCash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following agreement of transferJOHNSTON COUNTY TRANSFER OF ENGINEERING AGREEMENTSWHEREAS, Ragsdale Consultants, PA have provided engineering services toJohnston County in several areas; andWHEREAS, Ragsdale Engineers, PA have been purchased by McKim and CreedEngineers, PA including all employeesNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all engineering services under contractwith Ragsdale Consultants, PA be transferred to McKim Creed Engineers, PAwith no changes in scope, schedules or compensation except as noted belowIt is understood that the contracts currently in effect include201 Facilities Plan Amendment for the Central Johnston County RegionalWaste Water Treatment Facilities ImprovementsClayton Middle School US 70 Water LineFour Oaks to Benson Water Facilities ImprovementsCentral Johnston County Waste Water Treatment Plant ExpansionJohnston County Airport Water LineWater and Waste Water Facilities to Serve H H Steel SuppliesSite Improvements for Hancock Street Governmental ComplexCounty Wide Water StudyBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT site construction supervision is eligible to benegotiated with McKim and Creed Engineers, PA if their current rate is lowerthan the existing contractsAdopted this 4th day of March, 199115 Sign Ordinance Variance Request Peddlers VillageAttorney Lew Starling, representing Bob Hollister, owner of Peddlers Village FleaMarket west of Clayton, met with the Board concerning Mr Hollisters signs along I -40 Itwas noted that NC Department of Transportation regulations and Johnston County Ordinanceprohibit advertising signs and billboards along the InterstateMr Starling maintained the signs are directional signs, not billboards, and should beallowed to remain He stated they were erected in good faith after receiving a permit from37March 4, 1991 Continuedthe Johnston County Planning office, and remarked the only advertising message on the signshas been removed He stated his client did not realize a permit from NC DOT was neededHe asked the County to consider issuing Mr Hollister a variance allowing him to keep thesigns in placeJeff Ccutu, County Planning Director, explained his department issued the permitunderstanding the signs would be on -site identification signs He indicated the issue involvesthe interpretation of the term, identification sign, and noted that according to the LocalGovernment Commission the question should be referred to the County Board of AdjustmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James WCash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board agreed to refer this issue to the JohnstonCounty Board of Adjustment16 Child Support Agency - Request for Additional PositionJim Henderson, Director of Johnston County Child Support Enforcement Agency, metwith the Board requesting an additional child support agent for his department MrHenderson explained the added personnel is needed because of increased case loads and newrequirements created by recent Welfare Reform Legislation He stressed the new positionwould generate increased collections and would be completely paid for by revenues from hisdepartmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote the Board approved a new Child Agent I position forthe Child Support Enforcement Agency, and authorized the appropriate budget amendmentfrom funds generated by this agency17 Tax Administration Request- for Change in Billing -- Tax- NoticesJohn Stott, Tax Administrator, discussed with the Board the possibility of convertingto a postcard format for sending future tax notices He explained that using postcard billsinstead of the present mailer system would save the County considerable money in postage;1991 estimated savings would amount to approximately 8,000Upon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry FWood and carried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the County Tax Department toconvert to postage bill tax notices effective with 1991 billings18 Board of Equalization and - Review - Date SetThe Board set the date of April 1, 1991, at 230 pm for the Commissioners to sit asa Board of Equalization and Review19 Severe Weather Awareness -- Week _ - -- ProclamationDewayne West, Director of Emergency Management Services, informed the Board thatMarch 4 through March 10, 1991, is Severe Weather Awareness Week in North Carolina Hereported that planned activities include tornado drills in all schools and a county -wide fullscale disaster exercise on Saturday, March 9th involving fire, rescue, law enforcement andother service and medical organizations He invited the Board to take part in the exercisenoting they would play an integral part in emergency management coordination in the case ofan actual disaster in the CountyMr West presented a proclamation asking the Board to officially adopt SevereWeather Awareness Week in Johnston CountyUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James WCash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following ProclamationSEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEKNorth Carolina has endured more than its share of severe weather inrecent years Many of our residents have suffered injuries and the loss ofhomes and businesses as a result of hurricanes, tornadoes and other naturaldisasters In the 1980s, tornadoes alone killed at least fifty residents of ourstateFew major severe weather events were reported in North Carolina lastyear, but there is no way to predict what 1991 will-bring Education remainsour most effective tool in protecting ourselves against severe weatherOne way to learn about weather protection is by participating inSevere Weather Awareness Week activities These activities are jointlysponsored by the North Carolina Department of Crime Control and PublicSafetys Division of Emergency Management, the North Carolina Department ofPublic Instruction and the National Weather ServiceMeNueMarch 4, 1991 ContinuedNOW, THEREFORE, WE, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of Johnston County,do hereby proclaim March 4 through March 10, 1991, as Severe WeatherAwareness Week° in Johnston County and urge our citizens to participate inthis observance by learning how to preserve life and property in severeweatherThis the 4th day of March, 199120 Multi - Hazard Emergency Operations Plan UpdatedUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted an updated Multi- Hazard EmergencyOperations Plan, as presented by Dewayne West, _Emergency Management Services Director forJohnston County21Rural Fire Service Districts Fire Protection - -TaxChairman Norman C Denning brought to the Boards attention that public hearingshave now been held in all six of the Countys fire service districts that do not have a fireprotection tax He noted there was little opposition expressed at any of the public hearingsand recommended approval of taxes for these districtsFollowing discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board approve the levyof fire protection taxes for the following rural fire service districts Shoeheel, Claytex,Pi -Le, Selma, Smithfield, and Thanksgiving; individual rates to be determined later and setby the Board for the 1991 -92 budgetCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote22 Fire Commissioners -to -be appointedThe Board announced they will appoint district commissioners to the six newlyapproved fire taxing districts at the April regular Board meeting They instructed EMSDirector, Dewayne West, to coordinate with the fire departments and the tax office inidentifying residents in each district23 Storm Water Run Off Permits • Group Application- through NCACC and League ofCounty Manager, Richard Self, informed the Board that, in accordance with recentEPA regulations, several county operations, including the County landfill, WW TreatmentPlant, Airport, and others, as well as the Board of Education, are now required to apply forstate permits to discharge stormwater He explained that permits can be applied for as singleunit applications in which each individual site would have to be tested at considerable cost,or as group applications in which only 10 of the sites applying would be testedThe N C Association of County Commissioners and the League of Municipalities aresponsoring statewide group applications to produce significant cost savings to counties andcities Group applications are submitted in two parts with Part One requiring each facility tosubmit a 150 fee and complete an application questionnaire Mr Self further explained thatin order for County facilities to participate in the group application, the Board would need toadopt a resolution of participationUpon a motion by Commissioner JamesWood and carried by unanimous vote, theauthorized the necessary budget amendmentapplication feesW Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry FBoard adopted the following resolution andfrom unappropriated surplus to cover facilityRESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF JOHNSTON COUNTYWHEREAS, The United Stated Environmental Protection Agency EPA hasissued final regulations on storm water management to implement the1987 Water Quality Amendments to the Clean Water Act that willhave a significant effect on a wide range of public facilitiesincluding facilities owed or operated by the County of Johnston;andWHEREAS, the regulations permit group applications for National PollutantDischarge Elimination System NPDES Permits which will result insignificant cost savings to applicants; andWHEREAS, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and theNorth Carolina League of Municipalities has received approval fromtheir respective Executive Committees to cosponsor a Joint Stormwater Project Group Application Program for member cities, townsand counties; andDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 22808 PMCreated3172003 22130 PMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date341991Book19