May 7, 1990 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

May 7, 1990 3lThe Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday,May 7, 1990, at 10 oclock am in the Commissioners Room, Johnston CountyCourthouse Annex, Smithfield, North Carolina, with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, JamesW Cash, John M Booker, DVM, Jerry F Wood, DDSMembers Absent NoneAlso Present Richard B Self, County Manager, Joyce H Ennis, DeputyClerk to the Board, and W R Britt, County Attorney1 MinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of theApril 2, 1990, and April 16, 1990 board meetings There being no corrections,the Chairman declared the minutes stand approved as presented2 Public Hearin ___Solid Waste Compaction SitesAdvertised April 17, 1990 April 20, 1990 Time 1000 amThe Chairman opened the Public Hearing and invited anyone who wished toaddress the Board on the following proposed manned solid waste compaction sitesA SR #2310 - _Davis _Mill _Road, _North of Brogden_Road, Boon Hill Township- Property— for_LeaseThe Chairman asked that discussion on this site be postponed until theUS Corps of Engineers can investigate wetlands on an adjacent tract that mightbe available to the County for purchase, rather than leaseB NC_ Hwy _4239,_ ONeals_ Township,_ Johnnie Burton_ ONeal,_ Ow_n_er_Land_ for Sale_ to County_ for _15,000Leta_ Ferrell, who lives across from the proposed site, spoke in favorsaying the neighborhood would welcome a solid waste compactor at this location¦559,May 7, 1990 ContinuedC SR_ #1555, Barber Mill Road, One -Half Mile North of SR #1010, ClevelandTownship, Edward Barber, Owner - Property for Lease to County at 100 Per MonthEdward Barber informed the Board he has received no community objection to a mannedcompaction site at this locationThere being no further public comments, the Chairman declared the Public Hearingclosed3 Purchase of Property - Intersection Hwy 4239, Manned Solid Waste Compaction SiteCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the County purchase one acre of land, located inONeals Township at the intersection of Hwy 42 and Hwy 39, from Johnnie Burton ONeal at aprice of 15,000, to be used as a manned solid waste compaction site Comnissioner Holdingfurther moved the County proceed with installing compaction equigmnt and preparing the site foroperation as soon as possibleCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote4 Lease of Property SR #1555, Barber Mill Road, Cleveland TownshipCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the County enter into a ten year lease agreementwith Edward Barber on approximately one acre of land located on SR 1555, Barber Mill Road, onehalf mile north of SR 1010, Cleveland Township, at a cost of 100 per month, and that the Countyproceed with installing equipment and preparing the property for operation as a manned solidwaste compaction siteCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which- carried by the following voteYeas Frank B Holding, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, Norman C DenningNae John M Booker5 Department of Transportation Deletion of SR #1363 from the 1989 -90 Secondary RoadConstruction ProgramUpon notice that the North Carolina Department of Transportation has been unable toobtain right of way on SR 1363, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board concur with therecommendation of JO Ethridge, District Engineer, that the State Right of Way Departmentabandon the attempt to sign right of way on this road, and that the funds be transferred toother State road Projects in Johnston County when neededCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote6 Department of Transportation - Addition of Segment of SR #1232 to State MaintainedSystemIn consideration of a petition received by the Board, Commissioner Jerry F Wood movedthat the North Carolina Department of Transportation be asked to check into the request to add asegment of SR 1232 to the State Maintained SystemCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteRoss Hailey, Maintenance Engineer, advised that the remaining portion of SR 1232 and SR1233 are scheduled to be paved in the near future7 Road MaintenanceComnissioner John M Booker asked Ross Hailey to check on a flat section of Highway 301at Buffalo Creek where water builds up during heavy rains, creating a traffic hazardComnissioner Frank B Holding commented he received a complaint from LW Stricklandconcerning ditches along SR 2508 and asked Mr Hailey to check into thisMr Hailey said he would investigate both of these matters8 South East I Cable Systems, Inc - Request for FranchiseJerry Bennett, Franchise Representative of South East I Cable System, Inc of Georgia,a regional company of C I Cable System of Toronto, Canada, appeared before the Board requestingconsideration for a cable franchise in two areas of Johnston County 1 In and around the areafrom north Cleveland Township near Swift Creek along NC 42 to Clayton and along SR 1556 east toBarber Mill Road; 2 In and around the section of southeast ONeals Township in the Stancils560May 7, 1990 ContinuedChapel area from NC 222 to near the Wilson County line It was noted these areas are alreadyfranchised to Channel Master Cable CompanyMr Bennett briefly outlined the cable services his company proposes to offer JohnstonCounty residents in these communitiesDuring discussion regarding the financial statement provided by South East I, inaccordance with Johnston County Cable TV Ordinance, Mr Bennett offered to furnish the Boardconfirmation letters from their bank guaranteeing the companys financial stabilityChairman Denning thanked Mr Bennett for his presentation and said the Board would takethis request under advisement9 Public Hearing - Comumity Development Block Grant Graytown Red HillAdvertised April 20, 1990 Time 1030 amThe Chairman opened the Public Hearing and invited anyone who wished to speak oncommunity development needs of low and moderate income residents of the CountyLula Sanders, who has contracted with the County to prepare and develop a CD blockgrant application, explained the County can apply for 600,000 CDBG money to revitalize twolocal communities She recommended Graytown in West Smithfield as the primary project, whichwould receive 850 of the grant money awarded, and Red Hill in Wilders Township as the localoption project which would get the remaining 15 Fred Dodd, Chairman of the Graytown Improvement Committee, spoke on behalf of the arearesidents asking the County to apply for GraytownLena Hunter, noting the County has previously applied and been unsuccessful in winninga grant for Graytown, asked the Board to try againThere being no further comments, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed10 Comamity Development Block Grant ApplicationUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner James W Cashand carried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized Lula Sanders to proceed with application fora Community Development Block Grant for Graytown Community in West Smithfield as the primaryproject, and Red Hill in Wilders Township as the local option projectA second and final public hearing is scheduled for Monday, May 14, 1990 at 730 pm11 Proclamation Mental Health Month, May, 1990Jean Stephenson, Executive Director of the Mental Health Association, met with theBoard asking they proclaim May, 1990, Mental Health Month with the theme Remember theChildrenUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following proclamationPROCLAMATIONMENTAL HEALTH MONTH, MAY 19901,4 D of DuT V DQ 4,- IDKV14TAS, there are seven and a half to nine and a half million childrenin this nation with mental or emotional problems,UNEREAS, research has been accumulating over several decades indicatingthat mental health services that are based in the communities, that involve thefamily at every level of decision making, and that wrap around each individualsneeds, represent the most effective approach to treating childrens mentalhealth problems,W EREAS, there are increasing numbers of public mental health serviceproviders that advocate this kind of mental health service system,NUEREAS, there are relatively few people in the community who are awareof the need for this kind of mental health service system, let it be herebyRESOLVED that MAY, 1990, be proclaimed MENTAL HEALTH MONTH in JohnstonCounty, andFURTHER RESOLVED that the Johnston County Mental Health Association, inconjunction with the National Mental Health Association and its affiliatedchapters and divisions nationwide, will endeavor to educate the citizens of thiscommunity, this state and this nation on the importance of a child - centered,family- focused and community -based mental health service system, and to advocateat every level of government for this kind of systemAdopted this 7th Day of May, 1990Norman C Denning, ChairmanJohnston County Board of Commissioners12 AppointmentsA Johnston County Planning BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed the following members to theJohnston County Planning Board for two year terms Walter F Johnson, Sidney E Sauls, 0Hampton Whittington and Bobby Stephenson Terms to expire May, 1992B McLemore Fire Protection CommissionCommissioner Frank B Holding moved Charles T Barefoot, Betty J Hatcher and D WWells be reappointed to the McLemore Fire Protection Commission for two year terms to expireMay, 1992Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteC Local Emergency Planning Committee SARAUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed William J Harrell to the Local EmergencyPlanning Comnittee SARA; term to begin immediately and expire March, 1992D Newton Grove Fire Protection CommissionCommissioner John M Booker moved Pat Holland be reappointed to the Newton Grove FireProtection District Commission for a two year term to expire May, 1992Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote13 Budget AmendmentsA Social ServicesUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Woodand carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendment was approvedExpenditure Increase Independent Living106100 5700 Misc Supplies 1,481Revenue Increase103531 8200 County Welfare Admin 1,481B Mental HealthUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried by unanimous vote, the following Budget Amendments were approved1 Expenditure DecreasePersonal ServicesCurrent Obligation ServicesExpenditure IncreaseSupplies MaterialsFixed Charges and Other ExpensesCapital OutlayTotal1 20,2203,8156,3951,06219,0652,487561562May 7, 1990 ContinuedRevenue DecreaseDevelopmental Day Care State 15,500Dept of Social Services 3,500Revenue Increase Developmental Disabilities Service State 2,562Discretionary Funds State 625iInterest Income 18,065Contributions 235Total 2,4872 Expenditure DecreasePersonal Services 8,646Current Obligations Services 635Capital Outlay 1,408Contracts, Grants, Other Subsidies 2,474Expenditure IncreaseSupplies Materials 6,204Fixed Charges Other Expenses 2,115Total 4,844Revenue DecreaseADETS Fees 6,405Funds for Assaultive Children 25,954Revenue IncreaseDevelopment Disabilities Fds 15,000CBA Funds 4,060Block Grant -MH Training Fds 2,050ADETS Replacement Fds 6,405Total 4,8443 Expenditure IncreasePersonal Services 5,000Capital Outlay 161,500Total 166,500Revenue IncreaseGeneral Fds - Capital Project 166,5004 Expenditure DecreaseCurrent Obligations 7 Services 1,000Expenditure IncreaseCapital Outlay 1,000Contracts,Grants,Other Subsidies 102,000Total 102,000Revenue IncreaseGeneral Fds Indigent 100,000ABC - 50 Per Bottle 2,000Total 102,00014 SubdivisionsUpon the recommendation of the Johnston County Planning Board, the followingsubdivisions were considered for approvalA B J Manor, Hazel B Johnson, Owner; SR 1904, Wilsons Mills Township, 16 lots;motion by Comnissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried byunanimous vote; plat executed by Chairman B Springlake Estates, Rudolph Howell, Owner; SR1181, Ingrams Township, 9 lots; motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by CommissionerJerry F Wood and carried by unanimous vote; plat executed by Chairman C Valley Creek,William Johnson, Owner; SR 1571, Clayton Township, 58 lots; Restrictions Letter of credit forroads; motion by Comnissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry F Wood and carriedby unanimous vote, plat executed by Chairman15 Financing Social Services Addition and ASCS Building - Chairman Authorized to SignDocumentsComnissioner John M Booker moved the following authorization be approved jThe Chairman of the Johnston County Board of Comnissioners is authorizedand empowered to sign all necessary instruments in connection with theclosing of the financing with First Citizens Bank and Trust Company for563May 7, 1990 Continuedthe Johnston County Social Services Addition and Renovation ConstructionProject and the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service ASCSBuilding ProjectCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by the following voteYeas John M Booker, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, Norman C DenningNae NoneAbstaining Frank B Holding16 Fireworks Display South Johnston High School GraduationCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved South Johnston High School be granted permission tohold a fireworks display on June 8, 1990, during their graduation exercise, in accordance withNC General Statutes 14- 410 -415Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote17 Sheriffs Department - Vehicles Declared Surplus PropertyCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the following Sheriffs Department vehicles bedeclared surplus and sold at public auction1987 Chev Caprice 4 dr - 109,525 miles -Vin IGIBL5164HX2094801987 Chev Caprice 4 dr - 109,178 miles -Vin 1GIBL516HX2100001985 Chev Impala 4 dr - 101,078 miles -Vin IGIBL6967FY1582181985 Chev Impala 4 dr - 109,794 miles -Vin IGIBL696XFY1583431986 Ford Crown Victoria 4 dr - 102,710 miles -Vin 2FABP43G3GX2023051986 Ford Crown Victoria 4 dr- 98,839 miles -Vin 2FABP43GXGX1707891986 Ford Crown Victoria 4 dr- 105,763 miles -Vin 2FABP43G8GX1707911986 Ford Crown Victoria 4 dr- 104,876 miles -Vin 2FABP43G5GX2023061980 Chev Chevette 4 dr -Vin IB680AY320316Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote18 Water Sewer to Proposed Industry Brogden RoadNorth Carolina Senator Leo N Daughtry informed the Board an industry has expressedinterest in building a 15 million to 18 million facility on a thirty -three acre tract offBrogden Road approximately one -half mile from Interstate 95, and is requesting the County committo run water and sewer to the proposed siteCounty Manager, Richard Self, explained the estimated cost of running a 12 water lineto the location is 143,000, and upgrading the existing sewer, an additional 96,000 - a totalof 239,000; a cost the County would recover through increased ad valorem tax revenue in lessthan three yearsAfter discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved the County commit to provide waterand sewer to the proposed industrial site, approximately one -half mile from I -95 on BrogdenRoad, contingent upon the industry awarding a contract to build on the property CommissionerWood further moved this project be financed through the Countys non - profit industrialdevelopment corporationCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by the following voteYeas Jerry F Wood, James W Cash, John M Booker, Norman C DenningNae NoneAbstaining Frank B Holding19 Solid Waste Manned Compaction Site - Brogden RoadMr Doug Parrish met with the Board concerning the property in the Brogden area whichis being considered as a manned solid waste compaction siteChairman Denning explained the Board has postponed a decision until the US Corps ofEngineers can be consulted concerning the area wetlands He assured Mr Parrish the communitywould be kept informed20 Information ItemsThe County Manager mentioned the following items for the Boards information564May 7, 1990 Continued1 Moccasin Creek Drainage District received a grant for 24,0492 Pine Level requested assistance in purchasing private owned water wastewatersystem3 Benson to South Johnston High School water line project - work began May 7, 1990County still negotiating on site for elevated tank4 Benson Development Corporation formedi5 Letter received from US Corps of Engineers on Beaver problems, indicating theyare continuing to work toward a solution6 Preliminary Bid tabulation on West Smithfield Bypass Water Main7 Lee County has given one -year notice of intent to withdraw from Triangle J Councilof Government due to the Councils primary focus on the three larger counties,Wake, Durham, and OrangeThe Commissioners discussed the advantages and or disadvantages of Johnston Countyremaining in the COG, noting the grants and funds the County receives throughTriangle J8 New limits facing Wastewater Treatment Plant; problem of storm water infiltration21 Public Hearing Set Industrial Rezoning - Hwy 70 East of ClaytonUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Commissioner Jerry FWood and carried by unanimous vote, the Board set June 4, 1990, at 10 oclock am for arezoning public hearing on property located on Highway 70, east of Clayton in the vicinity ofH H Suppliers22 Cable TV RequestIn response to a request from Aubry Bond, Selma Township, Commissioner Frank B Holdingasked the County Manager to communicate with the proper cable company and report back to theBoard concerning the possibility of cable service to that area of Selma Township where Mr BondresidesBoard of Equalization ReviewUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner John M Bookerand carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed regular session to sit as a Board ofEqualization and ReviewJohnny Stephenson, parcel #01039024, Banner Township; Value 358,490Johnny Stephenson explained the building, listed at 98,320 last year, has beenrenovated and expanded at a cost of approximately 143,000, increasing the value toapproximately 242,080 He feels the new tax value of 358,490 is too high The building,located in Benson, is used as a handicap workshopThe Board asked the County Tax Appraiser to visit the property and report back at theMay 14, 1990, meetingUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holdingand carried by unanimous vote, the Board of Equalization and Review recessed until 730 pm,May 14, 1990, and resumed regular sessionUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John M Bookerand carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed until May 14, 1990, at 730 pmNorman C Denning, Chairman9Joyc o is, Depu y ClerkDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 25626 PMCreated3312003 80322 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - 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