June 10, 1991 - 7:30 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Recessed)

June 10, 19The Johnston County Board of Commissioners resumed regular session Monday, June10, 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 NCreech, Clerk, and JoyceH Ennis, Deputy Clerk to the BoardThe Chairman called the meeting to order and1 Health Department - Budget AmendmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F WoodBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board appraccepting a donation to be used in purchasing a FAX mEExpenditure Increase - Home Health10- 5935 -7400 Capital OutlayRevenue Increase10- 3519 -8251 Barbara Fleming2 Budget Amendment - Mental Healthfollowing business was transactedseconded by Commissioner John Mved the following budget amendmenthine for the Home Health Program5000050000Upon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board appro ed the following budget amendmentExpenditure IncreasePersonal ServicesRevenue IncreaseElderly Handicapped Transportation3 Recreation Grant ExtensionCommissioner James W Cash moved the Coun-Clayton Athletic Booster Club on Recreation Grant #9091 -6,Commissioner John M Booker seconded the4 Bentonville Community Building - New RoofThe Board considered the following bids onBuildingWilliams Home CenterLeroy LeeEarl WhaleyUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B HoldingBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board accelWhaley to re -roof the Bentonville Community Building,amendmentExpenditure Increase - Capital Improvements10 67007210 Bentonville Comm Bldg RoofExpenditure Decrease10 632074 Capital Outlay Livestock Arena10 632045 Contracted Services Livestock Arena5 Budget SessionThe Board briefly discussed the following ibudget1 HospiceCommissioner James W cash reminded the Boardthe Hospice Program The Board instructed Commissionerreport back to the Board6,853006,85300;y grant a sixty day extension towhich carried by unanimous voteg the Bentonville Community2,504002,409002,25000, seconded by Commissioner John M;ed the low bid of 2,250 from Earland approved the following budget2,250002,0000025000concerning the 1991 -92 proposedof its commitment to the Hospital forCash to check into this matter and107June 10, 1991 Continued2 Recommendations for EmployeesThe Board asked County Manager, Richard Self, to outline the recommendations forCounty employees in the proposed budget Mr Self explained the results of the pay planstudy, authorized by the Board were used in the budget and addressed in the BudgetMessage He briefly reviewed the new positions being requested by various departmentsSeveral department administrators spoke in favor of the pay plan Sheriff FreddyNarron; Tax Administrator, John Stott; Extension Director, Ken Bateman; DistrictConservationist, Bill Harrell; Director of Child Support Enforcement, Jim Henderson; andRegister of Deeds, Phyllis Wall3 Board of EducationThe Board asked the County Manager to --review the revised figures for the Board ofEducations budget Mr Self explained that, at the instruction of the Board, he recalculatedthe Board of Educations budget figures to show an overall 2 increase over the total 1990 -91appropriations, all of which was added to the current expense figure for a 335 increase incurrent expenseFollowing further discussion, Commissioner John M Booker moved the Board recessuntil 730 pm Wednesday, June 12, 1991Commissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote?et_ --9j ? ,To-y6d H Ennis, Deputy ClerkzNorman C Denning, ChairmkiYdlJune 12, 1991 Continued2 Budget ReviewThe Board continued review and discussion of the 1991 -92 proposed budgetSocial ServicesEarl Marett, Director of Social Services, reviewed his departments proposed budgetin the amount of 45,554,940, and explained the Countys portion, 4,019,558, is 178 higherthan in 1990 -91 He stated the increase is largely due to mandated public assistance paymentsfor AFDC, Medicaid, and State County special assistance programs The number of cases havegrown dramatically over the past few years due to the economy, expansion of programs, andinflation As a result of recent court ruling, client applications must be processed within alimited time in order to avoid penalties Additional staff is needed to process applications,investigate reports, and provide treatment servicesMr Marett stressed the need for Johnston County to provide competitive salaries andbenefits for employees in order to attract and keep qualified workers He stated his agencyis rarely able to hire experienced people due to the Countys low salary entry level, and ittakes two years with close supervision to train employees to the level necessary to avoidfines and penalties Unfortunately, in many cases, Johnston County becomes a trainingground as employees move on to higher paying jobs with better benefits He asked the Boardto consider improving fringe benefits as well as employee salariesHospiceCommissioner James W Cash reported he has talked with Hospital President, LeeFarnell, about funding for Hospice and recommended the Board appropriate 35,000 to thisprogramThe Board instructed the County Manager to add Hospice, in the amount of 35,000,to the 1991 -92 proposed budgetEmployee Salaries - BenefitsSheriff Freddy Narron commented on Johnston County employees benefits as comparedwith the State and surrounding cities and counties He pointed out when these employees arereported as receiving no cost of living increase, it does not mean they are getting nothingbecause they have other plans in place such as longevity and merit pay He respectfullyasked the Board to study the entire fringe benefit package when considering recommendationsfor Johnston County employees in the 1991 -92 budgetThe Board thanked Sheriff Narron for his comments and briefly discussed the impactthat the general economy and anticipated State legislation will have on the budget Theyasked County Manager, Richard Self, to outline the local option i cent additional sales taxproposed by the General Assembly and how it would effect Johnston CountyProposed Local Option Cent Sales TaxMr Self explained the -z cent tax would be distributed based on percentage ofreimbursements received by the County during 1989 -90, not point -of -sale or population asother sales tax revenue He pointed out the amount received, 1,914,904, would not offset theamount of reimbursements the County could be losing in intangible tax, reimbursement salestax on food stamps, 50 homestead tax exemption, and reimbursement of inventory tax - atotal of 2,030,000 This would create a shortfall of 115,,096; however, if the tax is notlevied, the County would lose the entire 2,030,000 He indicated the General Assemblyshould decide on this matter by June 17th so that counties can schedule and hold publichearings in time for the tax to become effective by July 1st3 Recreation Grant Extension Clayton Band BoostersUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry FWood and carried by unanimous vote, the Board granted a 90 -day extension on recreationgrant #9001 -10 for the Clayton Band BoostersExecutive SessionUpon amotion byCommissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by CommissionerJerry FWood and carried by unanimousvote, the Board recessed regular session to meet inexecutivesession for thepurpose ofdiscussing acquisition of real propertyRegularSessionUpon amotion byCommissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by CommissionerJohn MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adjourned executive session andresumedregular sessionIDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 14042 PMCreated3202003 83411 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRecessedMinutes - Date6101991Book19