April 2, 1990 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Meeting of the Johnston County Board of CommissionersApril 2, 1990The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, April 2,1990, 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, Jams W Cash, John MBooker, DVM, Jerry F Wood, DDSMembers Absent NoneAlso Present Richard B Self, County Manager, Joyce H Ennis, Deputy Clerk, and W RBritt, 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 March 5, 1990, boardmeting There being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes stand approved aspresented2 New Economic Development Director Michael E de SherbininMichael E de Sherbinin, new Economic Development Director, was introduced to theCommissionersChairman Denning, on behalf of the Board, welcomed Mr de Sherbinin to Johnston County3 Request for Water and Sewer HH SuppliersTom Moore, Chairman of the Industrial Development Commission, introduced Ray Hales,Vice President and co -owner of H H Suppliers, a steel fabrication company located on Hwy 70,east of ClaytonMr Hales explained his company is outgrowing their facility, and they lack the sewercapacity to expand He requested extension of County water sewer lines to his property toaccomodate proposed expansion; estimated cost of project, 138,550Chairman Denning thanked Mr Hales for caning and said the Board would consider therequest and make a decision as soon as possible4 Rezoning Request #003 Derick Close - Powhatan Rd ClaytonDerick Close, in reporting back to the Board, stated he talked with two adjacentproperty owners concerning right of way for an access road to Hwy 70, and both respondedfavorablyThe Commissioners postponed rezoning of this property until Mr Close can reach a finalagreement for a Hwy 70 access road from his property5 1990 -91 CBA Allocations ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Jams W Cash andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following Comnunity Based AlternativeAllocations for 1990 -91, as requested by the Johnston County Youth Task Force1 Delinquency Prevention Counseling - Specialized Foster Care Sponsored by SocialServices 32,8842 Preventive Alternatives for Youth - School Based Counseling Sponsored by MentalHealth 57,2493 Student Assistance Program - Motivational Educational Counseling Sponsored by theBoard of Education 9,8004 Johnston County Boys Club - Prevention Program Sponsored by Johnston County BoysClub 13,947TOTAL ALLOCATIONS 113,8806 Fmeraencv Operation Plan UodateDewayne West, Director of Emergency Management, reviewed proposed updates to the CountyFmergency Operation Plan; names and telephone numbers corrected, and the following changessc?April 2, 1990 Continuedrecommended1 Basic Plan, Page 10, Section 5a Assigns evacuation responsibilities to theSheriffs Department2 Page 63 through page 66 expands the information requested from facilities handlingor housing hazardous materials3 Annex A, Page 6 Assigns the Communications responsibilities to the CommunicationsDirector rather than the Sheriff4 Annex B and Annex C Same as Annex A5 Annex G Add Maintenance Engineer to list of persons responsible for this annex6 Annex J, pages 5 6 Assigns the primary responsibility for County operatedshelters to Department of Social Services rather than the American Red CrossUpon a motion by Comnissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Comnissioner John M Bookerand carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved changes to the Johnston County EmergencyOperation Plan as recommended7 HAPP - Annual Contributions Contract - ResolutionUpon the recommendation of HAPP Director, Ann Eason, and upon a motion by CommissionerJames W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holding and carried by unanimous vote, theBoard adopted the following resolutionWH MFAS, the Johnston County Housing Assistance Payment Program hereincalled the PHA proposes to enter into an Annual Contributions Contractherein called the Contract with the United States of America, Department ofHousing and Urban Development herein called the Government NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the PHA as followsSection 1 The Contract, number Contract No A- 3554 -E, is herebyapproved and accepted both as to form and substance and the County Manager ishereby authorized and directed to execute said Contract in triplicate on behalfof the PHA, and the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and directed toimpress and attest the official seal of the PHA on each such counterpart and toforward said executed counterparts to the Government together with such otherdocuments evidencing the approval and authorizing the execution thereof as maybe required by the GovernmentSection 2 The Program Director is hereby authorized to file with theGovernment from time to time, as monies are required, requisitions together withthe necessary supporting document, for payment under the ContractSection 3 This Resolution shall take effect immediately8 Proclamation - Camumity Block Grant Week - April 7 -14, 1990Upon a motion by Comnissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried, the Board adopted the following proclamationPROCLAMATIONf t TD Z I ADDAPRIL 7 -14, 1990WH REAS, the COMMUNITY DEVE OFNENr BLACK GRANT PROGRAM has operated since 1974 toprovide governments with the resources required to develop viable comnunities by fundingactivities that principally benefit low and moderate income persons; andWHEREAS, the State of North Carolina has administered the Small Cities COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT BLACK GRANT PROGRAM since 1982; andLVHERFAS, the COMMUNITY DEVELOEN NT BLACK GRANT PROGRAM is among the few remainingfederal programs available to address the needs of low and moderate income persons; andWHEREAS, the COMMUNITY DEVELDELE Tr BLACK GRANT PROGRAM has provided JOB CJOUNrYwith revitalization projects in areas by addressing a variety of comrnznity needs for streetimprovements, water and sewer improvements, housing rehabilitation and downtown revitalizationI? IIII547it 2, 1990 Continuedwhich has improved the appearance of the coammities and the self -image of residents; providedimproved housing and living conditions for low -to- moderate income residents, and removedpotentially serious health threatsWiEREAS, the Congress and the Nation acknowledge the critical value of the COMMUNITYDEVELOENENI BLACK GRANT PROGRAM and the significant projects that rely on its funds for support;andWEEREAS, the week of APRIL 7 -14, 1990 has been reserved for the recognition andappreciation of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLACK GRANT PROGRAM;NOW TH]0MU F, the BOARD OF COMMIISSIONFRS of JOHNSTON COUNTY by NORMAN C DEMING,CHAIRMAN, proclaim APRIL 7 -14, 1990, COMMUNITY DEVE DENENT BLACK GRANT 1111EEK within JOHNSTONCOUNTY and call upon all the residents of this State to participate in ceremonies and activitiescelebrating the COMMUNITY DEVELOPNEZ•TT BLACK GRANT PROGRAMThis the 2nd day of APRIL, 19909 Ccuu mity Development Block Grant ApplicationsRichard Self, County Manager, informed the Board that Red Hill and Graytown communitieshave requested the County apply for Community Development Block Grants in their behalf Matchingfunds are available to apply for both grants, and two parties, Lula Sanders and Jim Allred, haveexpressed interest in making application for the county on a contingency basis; no cost to theCounty if the grants are unsuccessfulLinda Bridges from Red Hill spoke of the many needs for revitalization in hercommunity, and Lena Hunter asked the Board to again apply for a grant for GraytownCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the Chairman and County Manager be authorized tosecure persons to write the grants on a contingency basis and set up the necessary publichearingsCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote10 Harbor, Inc Grant Application Adelaide Brooks, Executive Director of Harbor, Inc, informed the Board that NaturalResources Community Development Emergency Shelter Program funds are again available throughCounty application She explained the approximate 30,000 grant she is requesting would be usedfor maintaining Harbors shelter for abused women There would be no cost or obligation to theCountyComnissioner James W Cash moved the Board approve application for a NRCD EmergencyShelter Program grant on behalf of Harbor, IncCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote11 AppointmentsA Bentonville Community Buildine Board of TrusteesUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Bookerand carried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed the following members to the BentonvilleCommunity Building Board of Trustees for two year terms to expire April, 1992 Mrs NorwoodSmith, Rebecca W Schwartz, Buck Dunn and James Q BeasleyB Pleasant Grove Community Building Board of TrusteesNo applications receivedC Blaclmions Crossroads Fire District ComnissionCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved George R Massengill, Danny Ray Eldridge and Lawrencebe appointed to the Blaclmons Crossroads Fire District Commission for two year terms to expireApril, 1992Comnissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteD Youth Task ForceUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the Board appointed Jean Stephenson, Smithfield, to theJohnston County Youth Task Force; term to begin immediately and expire October, 1991r ,April 2, 1990 ContinuedE Local Fmmrgency Planning Committee SARAUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Charles E Watson and Jeff Coutu and appointedJimmy Wayne Thompson to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for two year terms to expireMarch, 1992F ONeals Fire District CommissionCommissioner James W Cash moved the following be appointed to the ONeals FireDistrict Commission for two year terms to end February, 1992 Rudy S Johnson, reappointed;Scott Givens and Stan Creech, appointedCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote12 Budget AmendmentsA Department of Social ServicesUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner James W Cashand carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendments were approvedExpenditure Increase CP L Project Share106110 1901 7,006Revenue Increase SS Admin103531 8200 7,006Expenditure Increase CP L Project Share106110 1901 3,402Revenue Increase SS Admin103531 8200 3,402B Health DepartmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holdingand carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following Health Department BudgetAmendmentsExpenditure Increase - Adult Health10- 5920 -0200 Salaries 375Revenue Increase10- 3519 -821 DEHNR Allocation 375Expenditure Increase - Maternal Health10 -5925 -0421 Rural Obst Care Incen 13,000Revenue Increase - Maternal Health10- 3519 -823 DEHNR Funds 13,000C Mental Health DepartmentCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the following budget amendments be approvedExpenditure DecreaseSupplies Materials3,523Expenditure IncreaseCapital Outlay2,025Contracts, Grants, Subsidies30,455Revenue DecreaseCBA Funds State5,506Revenue IncreaseGroup Home - MR Funds State28,000SA Prevention Funds Fed4,008ADAP Grant State - Carryover2,455Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote13 Subdivisions ApprovedUpon the recommendation of the Johnston County Planning Board, the followingsubdivisions were considered for approvalA Poplar Springs, Phase I, Don Lawrence, Owner; SR 1532 1536; Pleasant GroveTownship, 29 lots; motion by John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carriedby unanimous vote; plat executed by Chairman B Southgate Section IV; Southwind DevelopmentCo; SR 1526, Cleveland Township, 24 lots; Restrictions letter of credit for road; Motion byff549Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carried by unanimousvote; plat executed by Chairman C Crestwood Section V; DR Wells, Owner; SR 1526, ClevelandTownship, 14 lots; Restrictions Landscaped Entrance Sign; Motion by Comnissioner Jerry F Wood,seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried by unanimous vote; plat executed by ChairmanD Willow Lake Section II, Sunrae Development Co; SR 1330, Pleasant Grove Township; 23 lots;Restrictions Letter of credit for road; Motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded byCommissioner John M Booker and carried by the following vote Ayes James W Cash, John MBooker, Jerry F Wood, Norman C Denning No None Abstaining Frank B Holding; Plat executedby Chairman —14 Tax Collection Contract Micro, Pine Level KenlyThe Towns of Micro, Pine Level and Kenly requested the County bill and collect their advalorem taxes; fees for the service to be 2 of taxes collected The County Manager explainedserving these towns will require updating computer hardware in the County Tax OfficeUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the following resolution was approved and the followingcontract adopted for the towns of Micro, Pine Level and KenlyRESOLUTION RATIFYING A CONTRACT FOR INTERIOCALiHMAKING WITH THE TOWN OF RELATINGTO TAX COLLECTIONWHEREAS, the governing body of Johnston County has found and determined that it is inthe public interest and for the public benefit to provide for the collection by Johnston Countyof ad valorem taxes levied by the town; andWIGS, the County Commissioners believe that Johnston County has the means to providefor the collection of the ad valorem taxes levied by the town; andW EMW, the County Commissioners have examined and approve of a contract whichprovides for said County collection of town ad valorem taxes and details the legal relationshipand duties of the parties thereto;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Corrrmissioners of Johnston County thatthe contract entitled Contract for Interlocal Undertaking which provides for collection byJohnston County of ad valorem taxes levied by the town is hereby approved and ratified TheChairman and the Clerk are authorized to sign said contract for and on behalf of JohnstonCountyAdopted this the 2nd day of April, 1990JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSBY Norman C DenningChairmanATTESTEleanor N CreechClerkNORTH CAROLINAJOHNSTON COUNTY CONTRACT FORINTERLACAL UNDERTAKINGTHIS CONTRACT, made and entered into this 2nd day of April by and between JOHNSTONCOUNTY, a body politic and corporate of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter referred to asthe COUNTY, party of the first part; and the TOWN OF , a municipal corporation, dulychartered, and existing under, and by virtue of, the laws of the State of North Carolina,hereinafter referred to as the TOTAN, party of the second part;WITNESSETHW ER AS, the governing bodies of the County and the Town have found and determined thatit is in the public interest and for the public benefit to provide for the collection by theCounty of ad valorem taxes levied by the Town; andWHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County has found and determined that theCounty has the means to provide for the collection of the taxes levied by the Town, and thatsuch an undertaking will not impair County tax collection or otherwise be detrimental to thepublic interest; and,April 2, 1990 ContinuedWEREAS, the governing bodies of the County and the Town have by resolution, dulyrecorded in their respective minutes, ratified the provisions of this Agreement;NOW, THERE M, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained andof the mutual benefits to result therefrom, the parties hereby agree as follows1 Purpose The purpose of this Agreement is to establish an interlocal undertaking, asprovided by North Carolina General Statutes, Chapter 160A, Article 20, Part 1, whereby theCounty shall collect the ad valorem taxes duly and lawfully ordained and levied by the governingbody of the Town2 Methods and Procedures The methods and procedures which shall be followed by theCounty and the Town to implement this undertaking shall be as followsa On or before the 1st day of July, each year, the governing body of the Town shallduly appoint the Tax Collector of Johnston County as the Tax Collector of the Town for the termhereinafter specified Said appointee is hereinafter referred to as the Tax Collectorb The Tax Collector shall perform on behalf of the Town those duties specified inNCGS Section 105 -350c The County shall provide the Tax Collector during the term of this Agreement suchassistants and employees as are necessary for said Tax Collector to accomplish his duties tocollect the taxes of the Townd Except as expressly provided herein, the governing body of the County shall havethe sole and absolute authority to make any and all elections, determinations and decisions forthe Town that the governing body of the Town is authorized to make pursuant to Articles 21, 26,27 and 28 of Chapter 105 of the North Carolina General Statutes and shall perform all actionspertaining to, or ancillary to, tax collection which are required by said governing body bySubchapter II of Chapter 105, NCGS, to include1 Preparation of a tax scroll, tax book, or combined record as provided in NCGS,Section 105 -3192 Adoption of the Order to Collect Taxes required by NCGS, Section 105 -3213 Review of listings and evaluations as required by NCGS, Chapter 105, SubchapterII, Article 214 Listing, appraising, and assessing of property as provided in NCGS, Chapter105, Subchapter II, Article 225 Delivery of tax receipts to the Tax Collector pursuant to NCGS, Section105 -3526 Execution of settlements as required in NCGS, Section 105 -3737 Execute releases on behalf of the town taxes that may be legally released underNC General Statute 105 -380 and 381e The Tax Collector shall follow the tax collection and settlement procedure setforth in NCGS, Chapter 105, Subchapter II, and the administrative and accounting rules ofthe County, except that the following special procedures shall apply to the extent that they arenot inconsistent with said General Statutes1 Separate bonds shall be given by the Tax Collector, one in his capacity as theCounty Tax Collector and one in his capacity as the Town Tax Collector Separate bondsshall also be given by such of said Tax Collectors Assistants and Clerks as may bedesignated by each of the taxing units so that said persons may be held to properlyaccount to and settle with each taxing unit as provided by law Each taxing unit shallapprove those bonds given for its protection and shall pay the premium requiredtherefore2 Records maintained by the Tax Collector shall show separately the amount collectedon behalf of each taxing unit, and such records shall be available at any time3 Only one tax bill shall be mailed by the Tax Collector to a taxpayer within thepurview of this Agreement, whether that taxpayer owes taxes to either of the taxingunits or to both In the event of a partial payment, the amount of such payment shallbe credited to each taxing unit pro rata in the proportion to each units share of thetotal amount of taxes owed4 The County shall remit to the Town any and all sums, to include principal,penalties, interest, etc, collected under this Agreement on behalf of the Town for thei551current and previous tax years, except that the County shall retain any compensationdue from the Town as more specifically provided herein5 The County shall be compensated by the Town to the sum of 20 or as amended bymutual agreement of both parties of all ad valorem related funds collected on behalfof the town6 Penalties and interest collected, proceeds recovered from tax foreclosures andsales pursuant thereto, and discounts, settlements, or compromises allowed shall beapportioned between the County and the Town in proportion to each taxing units shareof the principal amount which was the basis of said collection, recoveries, orallowances7 The Town may, at its own expense, provide for a audit of the records relating totaxes owed the Town and collected on its behalf by the Tax Collector8 The Tax Collector shall remit to the Town Treasurer all taxes, penalties, andinterest due the Town collected by him whenever the amount due the Town exceeds OneThousand Dollars 1,000 but in no event more frequently than once per day subject tothe reimbursement provision of this Agreement9 Unlisted property placed upon the tax scroll of the County shall, if taxable by theTown, likewise be placed upon the tax scroll of the Town10 The town shall advise the County as to whether a taxpayer resides in the townlimits and should be assessed town taxes The town shall be responsible to periodicallycheck taxpayers records and assist the County tax office in correcting records Nolater than May 111 The town shall be responsible for determining if a refund is due any taxpayer uponappeal The County Tax Administrator shall assist in this by making recommendation inaccord with NC General Statute 105 -380 and 381 The County shall not be required torefund any fees charged to invoice and or collect taxes for the town12 All taxes becoming delinquent after the effective date of this Agreement shall bethe sole responsibility of the County All taxes owed to the Town prior to theeffective date shall be the sole responsibility of the Town The County will use thesame diligence and effort to collect taxes owed to the Town as it does to collect taxesowed to the County If a delinquent tax bill is due to both the County and the Town,foreclosure and other enforcement actions shall be in the name of both The cost of anylegal action shall be borne by each taxing unit in proportion to its share of the totaltax bill delinquent3 Duration This Agreement shall endure so long as the parties hereto exist and havethe power to make and maintain such an agreement, unless this Agreement is sooner terminated ashereinafter provided This agreement may be terminated by either Governmental Body effective atmidnight on June 30 of any given year provided written notice is given no later than March 1 ofthe same year4 Appointmentsa The appointment of the County Tax Collector as the Tax collector of the Town shallbe made by the governing body of the Town in accordance with the provisions of NCGS Section105 -349 The County Board of Commissioners by resolution shall approve such appointment Theappointment and its approval and acknowledge thereof will be entered into the minutes of thegoverning bodies of the parties heretob Appointments of all assistants, consultants, attorneys, or employees provided bythe County to implement this undertaking shall be made by the appropriate County officials andshall not be subject to the approval of the Townc The participation of the office of the Tax Collector of Johnston County in thisundertaking, except as otherwise provided by law or this Agreement, shall be under thesupervision of the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County and the County Manager, whichofficials shall have exclusive authority as provided by law to regulate and control theadministration of said officed The jurisdiction, authority, rights, privileges, and immunities including coverageunder the Worlunens Compensation Act which the officers, agents, and employees of the Countyenjoy within the territory of the County shall also be enjoyed by them within the Town when theyare acting pursuant to this Agreement and within the scope of their authority or in the courseof their employmentApproved As To FormWilliam R BrittWilliam R Britt, County Attorney552April 2, 1990 Continued15 Advertisement for Bids Phase I- Central Johnston County Regional Wastewater TreatmentPlant Expansi onUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, duly seconded by Commissioner James W fCash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the County Manager to advertise forbids for Phase I of the Johnston County Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant expansionM Proclamation American Business Womens Association Education Month, May, 1990 jUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following ProclamationPROCLAMATIONJOHNSPCN BARTER CHAPTERAMERICAN BUSINESS WIxV NIS ASSOCIATIONSMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINAIN SALUTE TO THE MORE THAN 110,000 ABWA MEMBERS FOR THEIR SUPPORTIVE EFFORTS INHELPING WOMEN ADVANCE THROUGH EDUCATION AND FOR DEVELOPING AN INFORMED ANDRESPONSIBLE CITIZENRY, I, NORMAN C DENNING, CHAIRMAN OF THE JOHNSTON COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA, PROCLAIM MAY, 1990, ABWAEDUCATION MONTH IN JOHNSTON COUNTYIN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND CAUSED THE SEAL OF THECOUNTY OF JOHNSTON, TO BE AFFIXED AT SMITHFIELD, THIS 2ND DAY OF APRIL, 199017 Resolution - Participation in I -40 Economic Impact StudyUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, duly seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolutionA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZINGPARTICIPATION IN THE I -40 ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDYW ER AS, economic development and land use issues are of mutual concern and interest toprivate citizens and local government leaders in communities affected by the completion of I -40and the four -laning of US 17 and SR 24; andWHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Economic and Community Development iscoordinating an I -40 Economic Impact Study which will 1 identify and research the majoreconomic impacts and economic development opportunities resulting from the completion of I -40and the four- laning of US 17 and SR 24, 2 provide resource teams to assist with localstrategic planning initiatives, 3 build permanent networks of communication and cooperationbetween the public and private sector in communities throughout the I -40 region; andW EREAS, Johnston County desires to participate fully in the I -40 Economic ImpactStudy; andWHMEAS, Johnston County wants to contribute its proportionate share for the study,defined as three 3 cents per capita July 1, 1987 estimate, Office of State Budget andManagement, with a minimum payment of 15000 or a maximum payment of 3,00000;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the JOHN TON COUNTY BOARD OF CONIISSIONERS agreesto participate in the I -40 Economic Impact Study; andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Johnston County agrees to pay its proportionate local sharefor the study, as defined above, in the amount of 2,377, when invoiced for this amount by theNorth Carolina Department of Economic and Community DevelopmentDone in the Town of Smithfield, North Carolina, this 2nd day of April, 199018 Advertisement for Bids West Smithfield Sanitary District Bypass Water TransmissionMainCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the County Manager be authorized to advertise forbids on the West Smithfield Sanitary District Bypass Water Transmission MainCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote19 Information ItemsThe County Manager noted several items of interest for the Boards information553it 2, 1990 Cont1 County parking lots to be used for Ham Yam Festival, April 20 -21, 19902 Child Support Enforcement Agency scored extremely high on State Local ProgramReview3 Job Training Program - excellent Audit Report4 Community College - discontinuing use and terminating insurance of a portion of theFour Oaks campus20 Compaction Sites Brogden Cammmity, Clayton Township, ONeals TownshipThe County Manager informed the Board the following three properties are available forCounty manned compaction sites, one for purchase, two for leaseA Site for Purchase ONeals TammshipJohn B ONeal offered to sell for 15,000 a one acre tract in ONeals Township at theintersection of Hwy 39 and Hwy 42, immediately adjacent to the current County greenbox siteFollowing discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the County purchase from John BONeal the one -acre tract in Oneals Township at a price of 15,000 for a manned solid wastecompaction siteCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteB Sites for Lease Clayton Township and Brogden CammmityTwo sites are available to the County for lease1 Barber Mill Road SR 1555, Clayton Township; property owned by JE Barbour; termsof ten -year lease, 100 per month2 Brogden Comity SR 2310, owned by Roberts Wellons; terms of ten -year lease,100 per month for the first four years, 125 per month for remaining six yearsCommissioner John M Booker again stated his preference for purchasing property ratherthan leasingAfter discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the County enter into ten -yearlease agreements on two one -acre tracts of land; one site in Brogden Community owned by Robertsand Wellons at 100 per month for the first four years and 125 per month for the remaining sixyears, and one, site in Clayton Township, Barber Mill Road, owned by JE Barbour at 100 permonthCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by the following voteAyes Frank B Holding, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, Norman C DenningNo John M Booker21 HH Suppliers - Water Sewer RequestUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner James W Cashand carried by unanimous vote, the Board agreed to extend water and sewer lines to H H Supplierslocated on Highway 70, east of Clayton, at an estimated cost of 138,550Commissioner Holding noted the project would be financed through a non - profitindustrial development corporation22 Tag Refund Request - Capital Center South CorporationUpon the recommendation of the County Tax Administrator, Commissioner John M Bookermoved the County refund Capital Center South Corporation the amount of 2,44150 in overpaidtaxes on 1028 acres of land in Cleveland Township, due to double listing of this propertyCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote23 Actions Rescinded Agreements to Purchase and Lease Properties for Caa3paction SitesFollowing discussion with Jeff Coutu, County Planning Director, Commissioner Frank BHolding moved to rescind two previous motions passed by the Board 1 to purchase property inONeals Township from John B ONeal for 15,000 to be used as a solid waste compaction site;554April 2, 1990 Continued2 to lease for ten years on monthly terms, two tracts of land; one in Brogden Community ownedby Roberts and Wellons, and one in Clayton Township owned by JE BarbourCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion to rescind these actions and the motioncarried by unanimous vote24 Lease Agreements Compaction Sites - Public Hearing Set 11Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the County enter into ten -year lease agreements ontwo one -acre tracts of land to be used as solid waste compaction sites one site in BrogdenCom-nunity owned by Roberts Wellons at 100 per month for the first four years and 125 permonth for the remaining six years, and one site in Clayton Township, Barber Mill Road, owned byJE Barbour at 100 per month; both leases subject to advertising for land use zoning, ahearing before the Johnston County Planning Board on April 30, 1990, and a public hearing to beheld at 1000 am Monday, May 7, 1990Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by the following voteAyes Frank B Holding, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, Norman C DenningNo John M Booker25 Purchase Agreement Compaction Site - Public Hearing SetCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the County purchase a one -acre tract in ONealsTownship, at Highway 39 and Highway 42 from John B ONeal at a price of 15,000 for a mannedsolid waste compaction site, subject to advertising for land use zoning, a hearing before theJohnston County Planning Board on April 30, 1990, and a public hearing to be held at 1000 amMonday, May 7, 1990Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote26 Equalization Review BoardWill R Crocker, Clerk of Superior Court, administered the Oath of Office to eachCommissioner to act as the Board of Equalization and ReviewUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner John M Bookerand carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to sit as a Board ofEqualization ReviewA John S Digiacomo, 706 Camellia Dr, Four Oaks; Parcel # 08110191A, IngramsTownship; value - 84,780; Reason for Appeal - Not worth this amountMr Mrs Digiacomo told the Board they are retired and live on a limited income; theybelieve the value on their house is not in keeping with other hones in the neighborhoodB Ross W Lampe, PO Box 150, Smithfield; Parcel #14046199, Selma Township, Value -21,090; Reason for Appeal - Wants valued at 14,990, bought at Sheriffs sale, not armslengthRoss Lampe explained the property has a power line easement with utility lines over itwhich limit its useC Earl C Helms, 2300 Hwy 70 -A East, Clayton; Parcel # 05106037D, Clayton Township;Value - 73,250; Reason for Appeal - purchased for 150,000, value reduced to 73,250 based onremoval of mobile home sitesEarl Helms informed the Board he purchased the property at unusually high cost becauseof its adjacent location and access to his business He removed mobile home fixtures and cleanedlot; believes value too high relative to surrounding landD Mr Mrs Parson McLamb, Jr, Rt 3, Box 309, Four Oaks; parcel #08H11038F,Ingrams Township; Value - 87,210; Reason for Appeal - Too high mainly due to locationMrs McLamb explained the property is located approximately 100 from I -95 and feelsthis decreases the valueE Neta Womble, Rt 3, Box 52-C, Four Oaks; Parcel #07G99009D, Elevation Township;Value - 56,900; Reason for Appeal - Cant pay taxes on limited incomeMrs Neta Womble told the Board when she bought her house, property taxes were muchlower and she was employed; she is no longer able to work5551 2, 1990 ContinuedF Jack E Norwood, 4812 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh; parcel #16102027A, WildersTownship; Value 691,780; Reason for Appeal - Too high compared to neighboring tractsJack Norwood stated this property is valued much higher than an identical adjacenttractUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed as a Board of Equalization and Reviewto sit in regular session27 Tag Relief Appeal Marvin WebbMrs Marvin Webb appeared before the Board seeking relief for back taxes owed theCounty since 1986 She explained she and her husband, a World War II disabled veteran, live on alimited income and have no means of paying this debtThe Chairman thanked Mrs Webb for coming and assured her the Commissioners would studythis situation and notify her as soon as possibleUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner John M Bookerand carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to sit as a Board ofEqualization Review28 Board of Equalization Review ResumedG Charles Denning, PO Box 517, Benson; parcel #01E10003A, Banner Township, Value -159,220; Reason for Appeal Part of building not usuableCharles Denning asked the value on his property be reduced in keeping with 1989purchase price of 91,500, plus approximately 20,000 improvement costH CL Byrd, 2531 Buffalo Rd, Garner; parcels #15060020, Value 200,060; #15060020AValue 55,040; #15050020B Value 63,040; Smithfield Township; Reason For Appeal - Paid120,000 for all three in 1984C L Byrd explained the one acre of land and building located at back of propertyparcel #15060020, valued at 200,060 is too high due to building deterioration and no Hwy 301frontageI John Schreibeis, 22 Azalea Drive, Smithfield; Parcel #14N99004J; Selma Township;Value - 82,000; Reason for Appeal - House and lot not worth tax valueJohn Schreibeis requested a second evaluation on his house and property as he feels ithas been overvaluedJ James E Hicks, Rt 3, Box 416 -H, Smithfield; parcel #15J11008L; Value 64,060;Reason for Appeal - Location close to mobile home parkJames Hicks told the Board he paid 55,000 for the lot and 1184 sqft house, notingits location next to a mobile home parkK Lawrence T Stiles Heirs, P 0 Box 86, Kenly; arcel #01005045, Banner Township;Value - 32,550; Reason for Appeal - Not worth tax value beca se it is prefabBetty Stiles asked the Board to-re-evaluate this property because of the small prefabhouse built in 1963; doesnt feel the listed value is realisticThe Board asked the County tax appraiser to visit each of the properties involved,including the following which did not appear for their appointment1 James Marvin Johnson, Jr, Parcel #08012045, Ingrams Township2 Jerry B Johnson, Parcel #08H10190, Ingrams Township3 W Carroll Stephenson, Parcel #15020008, Smithfield Township4 Shelton Parrish, Parcel #07F07034C, Elevation Township5 George Blinson, Parcel #05G02195H, Clayton Township6 Danny Joe Massengill, Parcel #08H99001, Ingrams TownshipUpon a motion by Commissioner John MBooker, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board of ER recessed until 730 pm, April 16, 1990556April 2, 1990 Continued29 Response to Board of Education - Method of Allocating FundsAs requested by the Board, the County Manager presented a draft response to the Boardof Education concerning the method of allocating sales tax funds to the School BoardThe Commissioners approved the response as presentedUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner James W Cashand carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed until 730 pm, April 16, 19900Joy H is, a4 Deputy ClerkNorman C Denning, Chairman