November 5, 1990 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Meeting of the Johnston County Board of CommissionersNovember 5, 1990The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday,November 5, 1990, at 10 oclock am in the Commissioners Room, Johnston County CourthouseAnnex, 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, and Joyce H Ennis, Deputy Clerk tothe BoardThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted1 MinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the September 21, October 1,October 10, and October 23, 1990 board meetings There being no corrections, the Chairmandeclared the minutes approved as presented2 Board of Education Request for Water Sewer to Proposed Clayton Middle SchoolCounty Manager, Richard Self, reported the Board of Education has requested theCounty provide water and sewer services to the proposed Clayton Middle SchoolCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the Board authorize the County Manager tonegotiate with the Town of Clayton on providing water and sewer to the proposed ClaytonMiddle SchoolCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote3 North Carolina Department of Transportation - Additions to State Maintained SystemThe Board reviewed petitions presented by North Carolina Department ofTransportation requesting the following streets be added to the State Secondary Road systemfor maintenance1 Shadow Lake Drive, Shadow Lakes Subdivision, Pleasant Grove Township2 Lakeside Circle, Shadow Lakes Subdivision, Pleasant Grove Township3 Spring Valley Drive, Spring Valley Subdivision, Clayton Township4 Extension of SR 2403, Project No 98043726, 98043727, Smithfield TownshipFollowing the review, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved North Carolina Departmentof Transportation be requested to add these streets to the State Maintained SystemCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote4 Employee Presentation Request Salary and Pay Plan StudyOn behalf of the non - nursing staff at Johnston County Health Department, JaniceLofton, Data Processing Coordinator, made the following presentation requesting revision andimplementation of pay plan for County employeesDue to recent problems concerning salaries of county employees anda recent salary adjustment made mid -year, we ask the County Commissionersfor help in alleviating some of the inequities of the , present pay plan It isour concern that many employees have been discriminated against, withvarious disciplines receiving pay increase without any recognition given tosome disciplines that have been more deserving In order to alleviate theseproblems, we would like to request that you conduct a personnel classificationand pay plan study for the county, and in doing so implement a new payplan based on the analysis of the classifications and pay plan study If sucha study is conducted and implemented, will you assure the County employeesthat this can be implemented by July 1, 1991We feel that such a study will alleviate many of the inequities that weare facing on an annual basis, and as well, provide additional motivation forCounty employees Chairman Norman C Denning reported the Johnston County Board of Health, of whichhe serves as Chairman, has also recommended a pay plan and classification study for allCounty employeesNovember 5, 1990 ContinuedUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry FWood and carried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized an employee pay study be doneprior to the 1991 -92 budget5 Public Hearing Rezoning Request #008 - Cleveland TownshipAdvertised October 5, 1990 - The Smithfield HeraldOctober 9, 1990 - Clayton News StarNotices posted at location Certified letters mailed on October 4, 1990, to adjoiningproperty ownersThe Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to addressthe Board on the following rezoning caseRezoning Request #008 - Danny Ray Barbour, 2 acres, SR 1525, Cleveland TownshipARR-40 to Community Business CB-2Jeff Coutu, County Planning Director, presented a map and pointed out the area inquestion noting the zoning of adjacent propertyDanny Ray Barbour informed the Board he and his family propose to have an AAcertified day -care center for up to 80 children He stated the facility would be a familyoperated business with emphasis on infant care, and a well -kept, attractive building andgroundsDonita Small Brown, adjacent property owner, opposed the rezoning stating she didntwant a business so close to her home, with a septic tank near her well She also voicedconcern for childrens safety due to increased trafficDanny Barbour responded that Mrs Brown was told of the plans at the time theproperty was surveyed, and at that time showed no objectionsIMrs Brown explained she originally did not realize how close the business would beto her home and feels the value of her property would decrease She questioned what othertypes of business the rezoning would allow if the business was soldJeff Coutu reported the Planning Board would like to hold another hearing, at whichtime they would consider special use rezoning to limit the types of business that couldoperate at the site He recommended the Commissioners refer this rezoning back to thePlanning Board to be reconsidered at the November 27th meetingThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the Public HearingUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James WCash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board agreed to send rezoning request #008 backto the Johnston County Planning Board for further consideration6 Proclamation - Diabetes MonthUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Jerry FWood and carried by unanimous vote, the following proclamation was adoptedPROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, there are more than eleven million diabetics in the UnitedStates and the number of people developing diabetes is increasing; andWHEREAS, Diabetes and its complications are the third leading causeof death by disease in our country; andWHEREAS, the North Carolina Affiliate of the American DiabetesAssociation is seeking to aid in finding a cure or prevention of diabetes, aswell as conducting research, education and community service programs herein North CarolinaNOW, THEREFORE, DO WE THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OFCOMMISSIONERS, PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 1990, AS DIABETES MONTH INjJOHNSTON COUNTYAnd urge all citizens to support the American Diabetes AssociationNorth Carolina Affiliate, Johnston County Chapter, through their contributionsand volunteer services, in order to accelerate progress in the conquest ofthis nations third largest killer diseaseAdopted this 5th day of November, 1990641November 5, 1990 Continued7 AppointmentsA Selma Board of Adjustments and Selma Planning Board - ETJ MembersUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry FWood and carried by unanimous vote, the Board appointed Ann Stanley to a two year termon the Selma Board of Adjustment as an extra - territorial jurisdiction member, and reappointedElbert Hatcher to a three year term on the Selma Planning Board as extra - territorialjurisdiction member, as recommended by the Selma City CouncilB Council - on Status of WomenCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved , that Catherine Santalucia and Elizabeth LNeilson, both of Smithfield, be appointed to the Council on Status of Women for two yearterms to expire November, 1992Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteC Nursing Home Advisory Committee and Domiciliary Home Advisory CommitteeUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the Board appointed Patricia A Oliver to theNursing Home Advisory and Domiciliary Home Advisory CommitteeConsidering that two unexpired terms and three full term positions were vacant,Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that Patricia A Olivers appointment be designated fora full term to begin immediately and expire February, 1993Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteD Johnston County- Livestock Arena Management BoardChairman Norman C Denning recommended that John Thomson be designated toreplace Phil Ricks as ex- officio member of the Livestock Arena Management BoardCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the Board appoint Otis Byrd, Smithfield, andreappoint Charlie P Batten, WJ Woodard, Jr, James W Lee, William I Wellons, HobertReeder, WB Stephenson, Norman C Denning, James Langley and James Rogerson to theLivestock Arena Board for two year terms to expire November, 1992Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteE Tourism AuthorityUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board reappointed Dale Parker, Gloria Faulk andTom I Davis, Sr to the Johnston County Tourism Authority Terms to begin immediately andend October, 19938 Recreation Grants ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the Board approved the following recreation grantsTown of Pine Level, 2,000; Archer Lodge Community Center, 2,000; Optimist Clubof Smithfield, 2,000; Smithfield Civitan Club, 2,000; South Johnston High School, 2,0009 Budget Amendments ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, seconded by Commissioner James WCash and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendments were approvedA Health DepartmentExpenditure Increase - Child Health10- 5945 -0200 Salary 13,754Revenue Increase - Child Health10- 3519 -826 DEH NR Funds 13,754B Health DepartmentExpenditure Increase - WIC10- 5955 -0200 Salary 560Revenue Increase - Title XX Nutrition10- 3519 -827 DEH NR 560642November 5, 1990 ContinuedC Fire Rescue - Triangle J COG Grant for 911 PromotionExpenditure Increase - General Fund10 535057 Miscellaneous 1,815Revenue Increase - Emergency Mgt10- 3558382 1,81510 Equipment Declared SurplusCommissioner Jerry F Wood moved the following equipment be declared surplus andsold or otherwise disposed of1970 Dodge Pickup - Serial #D13AEOS1794121973 Ford Pickup - Serial #F10ANS201921974 White Truck - Serial #lOG7PST8318751973 Caterpillar 816C - Serial #570280Converto tilt frame and hoist assemblyThree 3 40 cu yd roll-off containersTen 10 8 cu yd front loader containersAssorted scrap metalCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous votell Public Hearings Set Fire Tax DistrictsIn response to requests from various fire departments that the County levy a firetax in their districts, Commissioner James W Cash moved the following public hearing datesbe set, subject to confirmation from the fire districts involvedNovember 26, 1990,at 700pm for Smithfield, Selma and Pine Level FireDepartments -at Smithfield -SelmaHigh SchoolNovember 28,1990, at700 pmfor Clayton Fire Department, at Clayton Fire StationDecember 10,1990, at700 pmfor Thanksgiving Fire Department, at ThanksgivingFire StationDecember 17,1990, at700 pm,for Bethany Fire Department at Bethany Fire StationCommissioner Jerry F Wood seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote12 Public Hearing - Community Development Block Grant - Economic DevelopmentApplication - Utilicon, IncAdvertised October 26, 1990 in The Smithfield HeraldThe Chairman opened the public hearing and invited anyone who wished to addressthe Board on the proposed Community Development Block Grant - Economic Developmentapplication for approximately 214,500 in CDBG -ED funds, to provide water and sewer toUtilicon, Inc for an expansion projectMichael de Sherbinin, Director of Economic Development, reported that Utilicon, Incwishes to expand their operation, purchase additional machinery and equipment and hireapproximately fifteen new employees; however, they need access to County water and sewerTo assist in extending water and sewer lines to the industrial property, the County iseligible to apply, on behalf of Utilicon, for CDBG -ED fundsMr de Sherbinin recommended the County proceed with the application, and alsoasked the Board to consider adding up to 98,000 to up -size the proposed 8 water main to16 in consideration of future growth and development in the areaMr Wallace Hales was present and thanked the Board for their considerationiThere being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearingUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner JamesW Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adopted the following resolutionRESOLUTION REGARDING JOHNSTON COUNTYS APPLICATION FOR fCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDSFOR UTILICON, INCORPORATEDWHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County hereinafterreferred to as the Board has previously indicated its desire to assist inEconomic Development efforts within Johnston County; and643November 5, 1990 ContinuedWHEREAS, the Board has held two public hearings concerning the proposedapplication for Community Development Block Grant funds for Utilicon,Incorporated; andWHEREAS, the Board wishes the County to pursue a formal application forCommunity Development Block Grant Funds for Utilicon, Incorporated,NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of theCounty of Johnston thatThe County of Johnston is authorized to submit a formal application to theNorth Carolina Department of Economic and Community Development forapproval of a Community Development Block Grant application for Utilicon,IncorporatedDuly adopted this 5th day of November, 1990Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the following resolution be adoptedRESOLUTION INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE 70 -A WATER MAIN EXTENSION TOUTILICON AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCKGRANTWHEREAS, The County of Johnston has been requested to submit a CommunityDevelopment Block Grant application on behalf of Utilicon, Inc of Smithfield,North Carolina, andWHEREAS, This Economic Development Grant would cause to extend an 8 inchdiameter water main, a 2 inch diameter force main and a lift station for sewerservice, and WHEREAS, The 70 -A corridor from Selma to Wilson Mills represents a majorgrowth area for future development and offers the County of Johnston anopportunity to loop the existing 16 inch diameter water main at Wilsons Millswith this extension,NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED That the County of Johnston doeshereby agree to contribute up to 98,000 towards the over sizing of this 8inch diameter water main to a 16 inch diameter water main subject to theterms and conditions of the pending Community Development Block Grantapplication, andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the Johnston County Board of Commissionersdoes hereby delegate the future administration of this grant to the JohnstonCounty Economic Development CommissionAdopted this 5th day of November, 1990Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote13 Subdivision ApprovedUpon the recommendation of the Johnston County Planning Board, the followingsubdivision was considered for approvalS W Ranches, Sam Waylon Spence, owner; SR 1555, Clayton Township, 29 lots;restriction landscaped entrance sign; motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded byCommissioner Jerry F Wood and carried by unanimous vote; plat executed by Chairman14 Bid Award Water Main from Hwy 70 to AirportBid Opening November 1, 1990 at 2 oclock pmThe Board considered the following bids received on November 1, 1990, for JohnstonCounty Airport Water Main ImprovementsCK Andrews, Fayetteville 240,21035Belcher Utilities, Inc, Cary 233,80485Billings Garrett, Raleigh 248,30950Boykin Construction Co, Kenly 229,39400J Fletcher Creamer Sons, Hackensack 232,02500James Paul Edwards, Smithfield 245,32400Hare Pipeline Const , Inc, Apex 229,63690wNovember 5, 1990 ContinuedKinsey Contracting Co, Dunn296, 01035KR Construction Co, Middlesex239,80985Lanier Construction, Snow Hill274,06975Nortek, Fayetteville284,28285Right Myer Machine Rentals, Roanoke Rapids262,10750Shaw Construction, Spring Lake304,80612JF Wilkerson Contr, Morrisville262,48854ST Wooten, Wilson316,65915Robbinsville Contracting, Robbinsville258,38432Following discussion, Commissioner Jerry F Wood moved that low bidder, BoykinConstruction Co, Kenly, NC, be awarded the bid at 229,394 for the Johnston CountyAirport Water Main Improvements Project, and that the proper budget amendment be madefrom the Countys undesignated fund balanceCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote15 Advertisement of Bids - Four Oaks to South Johnston High School WaterlineUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Jerry FWood and carried by unanimous vote, the Board authorized the advertisement of bids on theFour Oaks to South Johnston High School phase of the Benson to Four Oaks WaterlineIn response to a question, the County Manager explained that the waterline fromBenson to South Johnston High School has been completed and water is available to theschool as soon as the Board of Education arranges with the Town of Benson to tap onto thelineUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adjournedQ?ov—?Jo e Ennis, Deputy Clerkorman C Denning,i,riDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 30902 PMCreated3312003 84519 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date1151990Book18