October 1, 1990 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

of the Johnston County Board of CommissionersOctober 1, 1990The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, October11 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, James W Cash,John M Booker, DVM, and Jerry F Wood, DDSAbsent NoneAlso Present Richard B Self, County Manager, Joyce H Ennis, Deputy Clerk, andW 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 September 4, 1990, boardmeeting There being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes approved aspresented2 Department of Transportation - Paving Petition - SR 1146A petition was presented to the Board for the paving SR 1146, priority # 110, locatedin Ingrams TownshipFollowing discussion, Commissioner James W Cash moved the petition be forwarded tothe North Carolina Department of Transportation for considerationCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote3 Glendale Community Identification SignIn response to a request from Donell Stancil, Glendale area resident, CommissionerFrank B Holding moved the Board ask the State Highway Department to place a greencommunity identification sign in the Glendale Community in Beulah TownshipCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteRoss Hailey, DOT Maintenance Engineer, was present and responded that he wouldcontact DOT Traffic Department concerning this matter4 Department of Transportation - Information ItemsIn conversation with Ross Halley, Maintenance Engineer, and Owen Ethridge, DistrictEngineer, Department of Transportation, the following items were discussed1 SR Construction Program progress report from Ross Hailey2 Paving Priority of SR 1348 - 2 mile section with five homes and church3 Response to paving request for access road for Utilicon SR 1914 - CommissionerFrank B Holding to communicate with Jack Murdock4 Improved report on roadside mowing5 Search and Rescue Agency DesignatedCounty Manager, Richard B Self, informed the Board the County is currentlytraining volunteers in the area of Search and Rescue operations In order to proceed withtraining and avoid confusion, he asked the Board to designate a County agency to beresponsible and recommended the Johnston County Sheriffs DepartmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James WCash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board designated the Johnston County SheriffsDepartment as the agency responsible for Search and Rescue operations in Johnston County6 Refund of Excise Stamp Tax - Federal National Mortgage AssociationfttOn behalf of Federal National Mortgage Association, the law firm of Brown, Kirby andBunch has requested a refund of 11250 for deed tax stamps inadvertently purchased fromthe Johnston County Register of Deeds and placed on a deed involved in a foreclosuretransaction ,625October 1, 1990 ContinuedIn accordance with GS 105- 22828, the seller, Federal National Mortgage Association,as a federal agency, was exempt from the taxUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James WCash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized refund to the law firm of Brown,Kirby and Bunch, on behalf of Federal National Mortgage Association, in the amount of11250, collected by the Johnston County Register of Deeds in excise stamp tax7 Oak Tree Park Water Improvements RequestIn reference to water sewer lines committed by the Board on February 6, 1990, to aproposed industry at Oak Tree Corporate Park, Selma Township, the County Manager informedthe Board that cost estimates have been revised upward from 59,543 to a range of 147,000to 186,000 He explained that in order to provide adequate fire flow protection for theprospective industry, SMB , North America, a 12 water main is now recommended instead ofthe original 8 lineTim Broome, President of Ragsdale Consultants, was present and outlined two possibleroutes for laying the line He noted the less expensive route would run cross - country andwould involve acquiring easements, while the other would be installed along highwayright -of -way and would provide water supply to adjacent marketable industrial sitesSelma Manager, Jim Caldwell, explained that SMB plans to break ground on October20, 1990, and hopes to open in April, 1991Commissioner Frank B Holding suggested the Board consider the alternate routes andpostpone a decision until later in the day8 ` Johnston County Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements - Eneineerins ContractUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James WCash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board awarded Ragsdale Consultants the engineeringcontract for the Johnston County Wastewater Treatment Facility improvements project9 Town of Pine Level - Request Countv Buv Private Owned Water Sewer LinesIn response to a request from the Town of Pine Level for the County to purchasefrom Richard Braswell water and sewer lines along SR 2309, the Board asked the CountyManager to communicate with Mr Braswell and Pine Level officials, and report back to theBoard with recommendations at the November Board meeting10 Appeal of Property Value - Williams Oil CompanyThe County Manager informed the Board that A Tab Williams, Jr, Williams OilCompany, has asked the County to reduce the value on property owned by the oil companyparcel ID# 01F09055B, 417 acres located at I -40 intersection with Benson RoadFollowing discussion, the Board deferred action on this matterH Proclamation - Lupus Awareness Month - OctoberUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the following proclamation was adoptedLUPUS AWARENESS MONTHWHEREAS, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus affects one in every twothousand Americans; and over 16,000 new cases are diagnosed each year; andWHEREAS, Lupus is more common than Leukemia, Muscular Dystrophyand Cerebral Palsy; that it affects both men and women, young and old; andWHEREAS, Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease which causes thebodys immune system to produce antibodies which attack healthy tissue andorgans; andWHEREAS, The cause of Lupus is unknown and no cure exists; andWHEREAS, Research and Public Education are two vital keys toaddress this orphan disease That through education, early diagnosis ispossible and will lead to reduced mortality ratesi •October 1, 1990 ContinuedNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners ofJohnston County Proclaim October as Lupus Awareness Month in JohnstonCountyAdopted this lst day of October, 199012 Proclamation - Adult Literacy Awareness Month - OctoberUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the following proclamation was adoptedPROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, in Johnston County 534 of the total population age 25and older have less than a high school education, andWHEREAS, Johnston Community College is gearing up for a fallkick -;off campaign; andWHEREAS, Johnston Community College has joined the nationwide effortto combat adult illiteracy in the United States and especially in JohnstonCounty; andWHEREAS, Johnston Community College seeks the endorsement of theJohnston County Board of Commissioners for moral and committed support; andWHEREAS, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners join in thefight against adult illiteracy by encouraging this movement by JohnstonCommunity College by helping people help themselvesNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Johnston County Boardof Commissioners that the month of OCTOBER be declared ADULT LITERACYAWARENESS MONTHAdopted this 1st day of October, 199013 Recognition Louis Russell Hare - JTPA Outstanding AlumniRobert Davis, Director of Johnston County Job Training, recognized County employee,Louis Russell Hare, as the JTPA Job Training Partnership Act Tri- County OutstandingAlumni for 1990 Mr Hare, who is employed by the Public Utilities Department, expressed hisappreciation, noting how proud he is to live and work in Johnston CountyChairman Denning, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners, congratulated Mr Hareand presented to him a certificate of appreciation and recognition for the fine job he isdoing14 Business Personal Property Tag Audit - ComplaintRoss Lampe, President of Guy C Lee Mfg Co, met with the Board questioning theaudits currently being done by Tax Management Association, a firm contracting with theCounty to audit business personal property listings on a percentage of discovery fee basisIn a written memo to the Board, Mr Lampe stated he believes the audit constitutesprogressive taxation and is not taxing by uniform ruleMr Lampes attorney, James Wellons, was present and spoke on the essential elementof equality in taxation, noting only businesses with large tax liability are being audited Heand Mr Lampe asked that the Board apply the same rules for all Johnston CountybusinessesMr John White, representative from Tax Management Associates, spoke on thelegality of audit agreements between counties, and private auditing concerns He read a letterwritten to Gaston County Attorney, Charles Moore, dated July 10, 1988, from the StateAttorney Generals Office, which addressed this question The letter stated that such anagreement is squarely authorized by GS 105 -299 and constitutes a valid exercise of thecountys contractual powers Mr White stressed his company seeks ,uniformity and equalityand maintains a high degree of professionalism He explained that small companies are auditedfrom within the County Tax office and businesses with tax listings of 100,000 and above arepicked at random for audit by his companyCounty Manager, Richard Self, pointed out that large listings of 100,000 and over,tend to be multi- county firms and the County Tax office lacks the staff and expertise tohandle audits of this kind He stressed that Tax Management Associates are not appraisersand are not involved in any way with tax collectionC627October 1, 1990 ContinuedWHEREAS, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners desires to concur withthe Johnston County Airport Authoritys request to construct ahangar at the Airport; andWHEREAS, the Johnston County Airport Authority desires to finance theconstruction of the necessary facility by installment contract with afinancial institution, andWHEREAS, the local Government Commission of the North Carolina Departmentof the State Treasurer requires that the Johnston County AirportAuthority make certain findings before the Commission can grantapproval to the Authoritys application for approval of thisparticular installment contract as authorized under the NorthCarolina General Statutes;NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of JohnstonCounty concur with the proposal from the Johnston County Airport Authorityas follows1 The proposed project is the construction of a 46,000 square foothangar The proposed method of financing is a 15 -year installmentcontract between the Authority and a financial institution, for the fullamount of the construction and the associated water lines2 The construction of the hangar is necessary and expedient for theAuthority due to the steady and rapid growth of the industrieslocated at the airport 3 The proposed construction cost of the hangar is 1,927,098 whichincludes design, construction, water lines, fire sprinkler system, firehydrants, sewer, and a contingency The Authority will give a deedof trust on the specific site property to the financial institution tocollaterize the installment purchase contract The tenants shall furnishinsurance guaranteeing ten years of payments with an option torenew It is expressly understood that should the lease not berenewed at the end of ten years that five years still remain on theinstallment obligation between the Authority and the financialinstitution4 No taxing obligation on the part of Johnston County is pledged orinferred in any manner to this project5 The County Attorney has rendered an opinion that the constructionof the hangar is authorized by law, and is a purpose for whichfunds may be expended pursuant to the Constitution and the laws ofNorth Carolina at this time The opinion is expressly subject to thefinal determination by the North Carolina Supreme Court ruling on aWayne County case now before the Court6 Because of the expenditure nature of this project, and the relativesmall nature of the total project cost, the proposed installmentcontract is preferable to alternative financing mechanisms as followsa Current appropriations in the Authoritys operating budget areinadequate to fund this projectb Currently, fund balance available for appropriation is notsufficient to fund this projectc The proposed financing is preferable to bonds because the costof authorizing and issuing bonds would be greater than thoseassociated with the installment contract7 After receiving competitive bids for financing the project, theAuthority has chosen, upon Local Government Commission approval, tofinance the total cost of the project with First Citizens Bank andTrust for fifteen 15 years at 1050 The total financing cost isestimated to be 3,780,46620, including principal and interestCounty Attorney, WR Britt, advised he hasreviewed theagreement between theCounty and Tax ManagementAssociates and concursthat it is alegal contract and incompliance with the Board of Commissioners order of February 5, 199015 Resolution - JohnstonCounty Airport Authority -Constructionand FinanceCommissioner Jerry FWood moved the followingresolution beadoptedRESOLUTIONREGARDING THE PROPOSEDCONSTRUCTIONANDFINANCING ARRANGEMENT OF A AIRPORT HANGARWHEREAS, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners desires to concur withthe Johnston County Airport Authoritys request to construct ahangar at the Airport; andWHEREAS, the Johnston County Airport Authority desires to finance theconstruction of the necessary facility by installment contract with afinancial institution, andWHEREAS, the local Government Commission of the North Carolina Departmentof the State Treasurer requires that the Johnston County AirportAuthority make certain findings before the Commission can grantapproval to the Authoritys application for approval of thisparticular installment contract as authorized under the NorthCarolina General Statutes;NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of JohnstonCounty concur with the proposal from the Johnston County Airport Authorityas follows1 The proposed project is the construction of a 46,000 square foothangar The proposed method of financing is a 15 -year installmentcontract between the Authority and a financial institution, for the fullamount of the construction and the associated water lines2 The construction of the hangar is necessary and expedient for theAuthority due to the steady and rapid growth of the industrieslocated at the airport 3 The proposed construction cost of the hangar is 1,927,098 whichincludes design, construction, water lines, fire sprinkler system, firehydrants, sewer, and a contingency The Authority will give a deedof trust on the specific site property to the financial institution tocollaterize the installment purchase contract The tenants shall furnishinsurance guaranteeing ten years of payments with an option torenew It is expressly understood that should the lease not berenewed at the end of ten years that five years still remain on theinstallment obligation between the Authority and the financialinstitution4 No taxing obligation on the part of Johnston County is pledged orinferred in any manner to this project5 The County Attorney has rendered an opinion that the constructionof the hangar is authorized by law, and is a purpose for whichfunds may be expended pursuant to the Constitution and the laws ofNorth Carolina at this time The opinion is expressly subject to thefinal determination by the North Carolina Supreme Court ruling on aWayne County case now before the Court6 Because of the expenditure nature of this project, and the relativesmall nature of the total project cost, the proposed installmentcontract is preferable to alternative financing mechanisms as followsa Current appropriations in the Authoritys operating budget areinadequate to fund this projectb Currently, fund balance available for appropriation is notsufficient to fund this projectc The proposed financing is preferable to bonds because the costof authorizing and issuing bonds would be greater than thoseassociated with the installment contract7 After receiving competitive bids for financing the project, theAuthority has chosen, upon Local Government Commission approval, tofinance the total cost of the project with First Citizens Bank andTrust for fifteen 15 years at 1050 The total financing cost isestimated to be 3,780,46620, including principal and interest•October 1, 1990 Continued8 Examination of the audit reports for the past three 3 fiscalyears of the Authority will show that the Authoritys debt managementpolicies are in strict compliance with North Carolina law9 The Authority is not now in default in meeting its debt serviceobligationsCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by the following voteAyes Norman C Denning, James W Cash, Jerry F Wood, John M BookerNae NoneAbstaining Frank B Holding16 Proclamation Red Ribbon WeekUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the following resolution was adoptedPROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, the Red Ribbon Campaign, sponsored by the JohnstonCounty Mental Health Center and the Johnston County Board of Education, isdesigned to create awareness about the drug problems facing everycommunity, andWHEREAS, the campaign is designed to establish effective communityteams across America, andWHEREAS, the campaign is designed to support drug -free, healthylifestyles, andWHEREAS, the Red Ribbons, which are to be distributed to allJohnston County school students, are the symbol to reduce the demand fordrugs in our county and nation,NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Johnston County Boardof Commissioners that the week of OCTOBER 20th - 28th be declared REDRIBBON WEEKAdopted this 1st day of October, 199017 Budget Amendments ApprovedA ABC Revenue for West Smithfield Sanitary District Water Main ProjectUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendment was approvedExpenditure Increase - Water Sewer20 42008809 WSfld Waterline 250,000j Revenue Increase - Water Sewer20329001 ABC Revenue Surplus 250,000B Johnston -Lee Community Action - Challenge GrantUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendment was approvedExpenditure Increase General Fund1066506240 JL Community Action 1,000Revenue Increase General10383586 JLCA Challenge Grant 1,000C Sheriffs Department Federal Drug FundsUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendment was approvedExpenditure Increase Drug Fund35 510064 Controlled Substance 5,000 `35 510065 Informants 2,0000October 1, 1990 Continued35 510066 Drug Related Supplies 5,00035 510074 Capital Outlay 56,747TOTAL 68,747Revenue Increase - Drug Fund35 343282 Fed Drug Fund 68,74718 Sheriff - Request for Additional PersonnelChairman Norman C Denning informed the Board that Sheriff Freddy Narron hasrequested two additional radio dispatchers for the communications division of his departmentThe Board deferred action at this time19 Budget Amendment Airport WaterlineCounty Manager, Richard Self, informed the Board the Countys application foreconomic community development grants to finance the 138,000 proposed waterline fromHighway 70 to the Johnston County Airport was unsuccessful He asked the Board toauthorize transfer of funds to cover this projectUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry FWood and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendments were approvedExpenditure Increase - Water Sewer20 42005011 Airport Waterline100,000Expenditure Decrease20 42008809 WSfld Waterline100,000Expenditure Decrease- Contingency80 444082 For Future Amend38,000Revenue Decrease - Contingency80 398182 From General Fund38,000Expenditure Increase - Spec Appropriations10 66509080 Transfer to Water Sewer38,000Expenditure Decrease10 66505700 Contingency Fund38,000Expenditure Increase Water Sewer20 42005011 Airport Waterline38,000Revenue Increase Water Sewer20 319008 General Fund Transfer38,00020 Fireworks Display - Smithfield -Selma High SchoolPursuant to NC General Statutes 14 -410 through 14 -415, Commissioner Jerry F Woodmoved that permission be granted to Smithfield -Selma High School to hold a fireworks displayon Friday, November 2, 1990, in the school football stadium at the Smithfield -Selma SpartanHomecoming celebrationCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote21 Fire Tax RequestThe County Manager reported each of the six fire departments that have no fire taxhave now formally requested the Board of Commissioners to access a tax on residents in theirdistrictsChairman Norman C Denning asked the County Manager to set up public hearingsduring the month of November and early December in each fire district involved22 Appointments ApprovedA Mental Health BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James WCash and carried by unanimous vote, the following were appointed to the Johnston CountyMental Health Board Reappointed - Loretta Woodard Princeton, Eleanor N Creech Selma,Dr Thomas M Daniel Smithfield - Terms to expire October, 1994; Appointed - PaulK Browning Four Oaks - term expires 1094, and Joseph D Patterson appointed to fillunexpired term which expires 1091B Hospital Board of TrusteesCommissioner James W Cash moved that Dr Thomas Johnson, Smithfield, bereappointed to the Johnston Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees for a term of five years -term expires October, 1995630October 1, 1990 ContinuedCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteC Tourism AuthorityUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Martha Wooten, Smithfield, tothe Johnston County Tourism AuthorityD Micro Fire District CommissionUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, J T Price and Willie L Boyette were reappointedand Kenneth Lane appointed to the Micro Fire District Commission for two year terms toexpire February, 199223 Recreation Grants ApprovedCommissioner James W Cash moved the following recreation grants be approvedSmithfield Parks and Recreation, 2,000; Meadow Athletic Association, 2,000; NorthJohnston High School Panther Club, 2,000; North Johnston High School Band Booster Club,2,000; North Johnston Middle School Booster Club, 2,000; Princeton High School BoosterClub, 2,000Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote24 Recreation Grant ExtensionsUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved thirty 30 day extensions on thefollowing 1989 -90 recreation grantsMicro Athletic Association, 2,000 and Smithfield -Selma Middle School PTA, 2,00025 Designation of Voting Delegate - NCACC Legislative Goals ConferenceCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that Commissioner James W Cash be designatedas the voting delegate for Johnston County at the NCACC Legislative Goals conference inDecember 1990Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote26 Subdivisions ApprovedUpon the recommendation of the Johnston County Planning Board, the followingsubdivisions were considered for approvalA River Dell Chase, Section IV, River Dell Company, Owner; SR 1735, WildersTownship; 13 lots; Restrictions letter of credit letter of approval from Sedimentation andErosion Control; motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry FWood and carried by unanimous vote, plat executed by Chairman B Willow Creek Marvin Peggy Weaver, Owner; SR 1318, Pleasant Grove Township; 9 lots; Restrictions landscapedentrance sign; Motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, plat executed by Chairman C Worley Acres, WEOrmond, Owner; SR 2316, Boon Hill Township; 6 lots; Restrictions private road maintenanceagreement; Motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James W Cashand carried by unanimous vote, plat executed by ChairmanDiscussion - Approval of Subdivision PlatsCounty Planning Director, Jeff Coutu, informed the Board that the law now allowsplanning boards to make final plat approval on subdivisionsFollowing discussion, the Board decided to leave subdivision plat approval proceduresfor Johnston County unchanged27 Bid Award - Restoration, Repair and Waterproofing of Courthouse RoofIAdvertised August 17, 1990 Bid Opening Sept 10, 1990Readvertised September 14, 1990 Bid Opening September 21, 1990631October 1, 1990 ContinuedThe Board reviewed the following bid received for Restoration, Repair andWaterproofing of the Courthouse Roof and Exposed Weather AreasJ Ranson Lee Corp, dba CONREST, Charlotte, NCBid Price 133,784Following discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved J Ranson Lee Corp, dbaCONREST, Charlotte, be awarded contract for restoration, repair and waterproofing ofCourthouse roof and exposed weather areas at a price of 133,784, and that the properbudget amendment from Contingency be approvedCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteIn28 Hospice Program forJohnston County Discussedin the County,and notedthe program might have a better chanceOthal Minshew metwith the Board concerning the future ofHospice in Johnstonunder theCounty Hospice, a serviceto helpterminally ill patients, was operatedas a program ofthepersonnel are scheduled to meet with the Board laterHome Health Division of theCountyHealth Department until last year,at which time itwasparticipatechanged to an independentagencywhich could solicit funds from theprivate sectorMrMinshew, and other members of theHospice Board of Directors, are trying to reorganizetheservice and have asked theCountyto allocate 50,000 to be used withUnited Way funds tohire a nurse and executivedirector,which are necessary to qualify forserving MedicareandMedicaid patientsIndiscussion, the Board agreedon the need for Hospicein the County,and notedthe program might have a better chanceof success and be morecost efficient ifre- instatedunder theCounty Health Department TheCommissioners explainedto Mr Minshewthat HealthDepartmentpersonnel are scheduled to meet with the Board laterin the meetingand statedthey would like to discuss the matterfurther They invitedMr Minshew to stay andparticipatein this discussion29 Home Health Presentation - Nursing Salaries and HospiceNursing and non - nursing personnel from Home Health Services, Johnston CountyHealth Department, met with the Board concerning salaries, shortage of nurses and increasedworkload in the Home Care DivisionPat Earp, RN, who spoke for the nursing staff, informed the Board that increaseddemand for home visits and a shortage of nursing staff have created a crisis situation fortheir agency She pointed out that an increase in Home Care nursing salaries is needed toattract and keep qualified help, and noted the program generates sufficient revenue toincrease salaries without effecting county tax dollarsOn behalf of the Home Health nursing staff, Mrs Earp made the following requests1 Increase the hiring rate for new Home Care nurses by 20 effective immediatelyThis would raise the hiring rate from 23,256 to 27,4322 Increase the rate of salary compensation to all existing Home Care nursing staffby 20 effective immediately3 Direct County Administration to carefully monitor the revenues and expenses ofthe Home Care Division to ensure fiscal responsibility, but also instruct CountyAdministration to allow the Home Care Division the flexibility it requires to meetmarket demands and to remain a competitive and viable agency in JohnstonCountyOther nursing staff were present in support of these requestsJanice Lofton, Data Program Coordinator, spoke on behalf of non - nursing staff askingfor equal recognition and consideration for increased compensation She noted the workloadfor non - nursing personnel has increased proportionately, if not more, than nursing staff,and emphasized the following 1 no job reclassification for non - nursing staff; 2 difficultyin filling vacancies with qualified persons; 3 shortage of, and in some cases deletion of,non - nursing positions; 4 no specific salary increases other than annual cost of living; and5 nursing personnels 21 step increase less than one year ago with no consideration fornon - nursing staff She concluded that to recognize and compensate only one group decreasesmorale and motivation of other staffOther non - nursing Health Department personnel added their supportChairman Norman C Denning, who also serves as Chairman of the Johnston CountyBoard of Health, reported that a salary committee, appointed by the Health Board, studiedthe request and recommended a Z step increase in nursing salaries at this time, andsuggested a more thorough salary study prior to next years budget632October 1 , 1990 ContinuedCommissioner John M Booker questioned the wisdom of increasing salaries, other thanat budget time He reminded the Board of low morale and general complaints from otheremployees when salaries for a specific group were raised mid -yearCommissioner Frank B Holding reopened the question of Hospice and asked why theservice was deleted from the Home Health DivisionIt was explained, at the time it was under the Health Department, the program didnot qualify for medicare and medicaid reimbursements and was financially depleting Home Carefunds In separating Hospice from Home Health, it was hoped the program would operateindependently, draw more funds from outside donations, and become certified to serveMedicare and Medicaid patients In order for Hospice to be certified, there are severalrequirements including 1 a full time nurse, 2 an executive director, 3 a physicianactively involved, and 4 an agreement with a local hospital concerning beds for Hospiceclients In the past, Hospice was unable to reach an agreement with Johnston MemorialHospitalOthal Minshew informed the Board his committee talked with the new administrator atJohnston Memorial and were told the hospital would now be willing to work with the programThe Board agreed to meet again on Tuesday, October 23, 1990, at 7 oclock pm tofurther address these issues They asked the County Manager to gather information fromother counties concerning nursing salaries and how Hospice programs are administered, andmake the data available for their study prior to the meeting Those present were invited toprovide input through the County ManagerRalph Dunn asked the Board why the next meeting couldnt be held at an earlierdate and a decision madeThe Board stressed the importance of taking the time to be well informed in order tomake a responsible decision on matters that directly effect many citizens of Johnston CountyThey noted that both the questions of Home Health nursing and a successful Hospice programrequire careful and serious consideration30 Mileage Reimbursement to County EmployeesDue to the increase in cost of gasoline, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved thatmileage reimbursement to County employees be raised from 24mile to 255mileCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote31 Propane Gas Tank - Request to Place on Countv PropertThe County Manager informed the Board that Attorney James W Narron hasrequested permission to place a propane gas tank on County property in order to provideservice to his buildingFollowing discussion, the Board agreed to allow Mr Narron to use the space, free ofcharge, with the understanding the agreement is on a month -to -month basis until such timeas the County has need of the site32 Oak Tree Park Water Improvement ProjectIn reference to earlier discussion concerning additional water lines needed to serveindustry at Oak Tree Corporate Park, Selma Township, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved theBoard approve the installation of a 12 water supply main from the Gulf Oil Terminal, alongBuffalo Road and Noble Street to the entrance of the Park Commissioner Wood further movedthat the Town of Selma be asked to participate in the 39,000 additional costWith the consent of Commissioner Wood, Commissioner Frank B Holding amended themotion to include authorizing Commissioner Wood to negotiate with the Town of Selma in thismatterCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote33 Recreation Grant ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved a recreation grant for NorthJohnston High School PTA for 2,000?II1rqi633October 1, 1990 Continued34 Solid Waste Container SitesCommissioner John M Booker brought to the Boards attention that there is someconfusion among citizens on what can and can not be disposed of at the Countys solid wastecompaction sites He suggested an additional container might be placed at the sites to takehousehold items that can not be compactedThe Board asked Commissioner Booker to work with Commissioner Cash and the SolidWaste Task Force on this matterUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed until Tuesday, October 23, 1990,at 7 oclock pm X?4JoeH Ennis, Deputy Clerk