May 13, 1991 - 7:30 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Special)

Meeting of the Johnston County Board of CommissionersMay 13, 19The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in special session Monday, May 13,1991, at 730 pm 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, Eleanor N Creech, Clerk to theBoard, and Joyce H Ennis, Deputy Clerk to the BoardThe Chairman opened the public hearing and stated the purpose was to hear publiccomments on the 1991 Community Development Block Grant Application for the Red Hill andGraytown Communities1 Second Public Hearing- CDBG Application - Red Hill and Graytown CommunitiesAdvertised April 30, 1991Lula Sanders, representing Johnston County, reviewed the grant requests for RedHill, Wilders Township C -1 Project in the amount of 353,500 and Graytown, SmithfieldTownship, L -1 Project in the amount of 53,025; and how these funds would be applied ineach area toward real property acquisition, clearance and disposition, housing rehabilitationand water and sewer improvementsFredrick- Dodd spoke with concern regarding the grant application for the GraytownCommunity Mrs Sanders responded that the project would serve three or more houses iffunding is approvedNo one spoke opposing Johnston Countys 1991 CBDG Grant ApplicationThere being no further response, the Chairman closed the public hearingUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerJerry F Wood and carried by unanimous vote, the following resolution was adoptedA RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR FUNDS UNDER THENORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTPROGRAM AND ADOPTING A PROGRAM THEREFOREWHEREAS, the County of Johnston is interested in making itself anexcellent place for living and working for all its citizens and is anxious anddedicated to working for the removal of all factors that make theaccomplishments of such a goal difficult, including any cause and evidences ofblight and deterioration; andWHEREAS, the North Carolina Community Development Block GrantProgram authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974as amended in 1981 offers incentives to local governments to develop viablecommunities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environmentand by expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low andmoderate income; andWHEREAS, the County of Johnston agrees that there is a need tocontinue a comprehensive and coordinated plan and program in order to meetits community development needs in the most effective manner;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners ofthe County of Johnston that the Community Development Application for theRed Hill Target Area and the contents therein including all understanding,certification and assurances are hereby adopted; and, the County of Johnstonwill work diligently to implement the proposed program if these requestedgrant funds are awarded; andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Richard B Self, County Manager isauthorized to act as the official representative of the County of Johnston inconnection with this application and to provide such additional information asmay be required by the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources andCommunity Development74Adopted this the 13th day of May, 1991 Effective May 17, 1991, withapplicationJohnston County Fair Housing Plan Statement submitted and on file2 Resolution -- Section 201 Facilities PlanUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry FWood and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolutionRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, The Federal Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987 and the NorthCarolina Clean Water Revolving Loan and Grant Act of 1987authorized the award of loans and grants for waste treatmentworks; andWHEREAS, Johnston County intends to request loan and or grant assistance toaid in the installation of water and wastewater lines as set forth inthe Section 201 Facilities Plan;NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OFJOHNSTON COUNTYThat Johnston County will arrange financing for all remaining costsof the project if approved for a loan or grant awardThat 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, maintenance andadministration of the systemThat Johnston County will provide for efficient operation andmaintenance of the project on completion of construction thereofThat Norman C Denning, Chairman, and successors so titled, ishereby authorized to execute and file loan or grant applications onbehalf of Johnston County with the State of North Carolina forloans or grants to aid in the construction of the project describedaboveThat Norman C Denning, Chairman, and successors so titled, ishereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as theappropriate Federal or State agencies may request in connectionwith such applications for the project; to make the assurances ascontained above, and to execute such other documents as may berequired in connection with the applicationsThat Johnston County has substantially complied or will substantiallycomply with all Federal, State and Local laws, rules, regulationsand ordinances applicable to the project and to the State loan orgrant pertaining thereto; and hereby authorized above designatedrepresentative to execute an affidavit so statingAdopted this 13th day of May, 1991, at Smithfield, North Carolina3 Enhanced 9 -1 -1 Telecommunications System - Advertise for BidsCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the County Manager be authorized toadvertise for bids for equipment for the Enhanced 911 telecommunication systemCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote4 Appointment Social Services BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank B Holding and carried by unanimous vote, Chester Wilkins of Pine Level wasappointed to the Social Services Board to fill an unexpired term; this term with an expirationdate of July, 19935 Demolition of County Buildings on South Third StreetThe County Manager reported that County employees have begun to remove interiorwalls and parts from the buildings on South Third Street He emphasized that the County isbeing very cautious in the demolition of this propertyiiMay 13, 1991 ContinuedFurther consideration on negotiations with an outside contractor for demolition of thisproperty was deferred until a later date6 Executive SessionUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner JamesW Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to meet inexecutive session to discuss acquisition of real propertyRegular - SessionUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adjourned executive session and resumedregular session7 Cleveland -School Funds CommittedCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the Board of Commissioners, realizing thepressing need of the Cleveland School area, desires to state its willingness to fund at areasonable price, the purchase of land needed to complete the Cleveland School Campus andfurther it is the Boards intentions that these funds will be in addition to a 5,000,000capital outlay commitment for fiscal year 1991 -1992CommissionerJames WCashsecondedthe motion which carried by unanimous vote8 Purchase of-Property - - --FiveBuildings- South Third Street, SmithfieldCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved to authorize W R Britt, County Attorney, topurchase for the County the five store buildings on South Third Street at a price of150,000; funds to be appropriated with the proper budget amendment from unappropriatesurplus This property is needed for future expansion of the Courthouse Annex facilitiesCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adjournedNorman C Denning, ChairmanEleanor N Creech, Clerk75DetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 23908 PMCreated3202003 71449 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeSpecialMinutes - Date5131991Book19