June 12, 1989 - 7:00 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Recessed)

June 12, 1989The Johnston County Board of Commissioners reconvened regular session on Monday,June 12, 1989, at 7 oclock pm in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Johnston CountyCourthouse Annex, Smithfield, North Carolina, with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, James C Cash, DrJerry F Wood and John M Booker, DVMMembers Absent NoneAlsoPresent RichardB Self,County Manager,Eleanor N Creech,- Clerk to theBoard, JoyceH Ennis, DeputyClerk tothe Board, and WR Britt, County AttorneyTheChairman called themeetingto order, and thefollowing business was transacted1 Board of Education - Budget RequestDr Dicky Parrish, Chairman, Johnston County Board of Education, met with theBoard of Commissioners to review the Budget Proposal for the Johnston County Schools forthe fiscal year 1989 -1990 as approved by the Board of Education on May 9, 1989Dr Parrish asked the Board to consider the decrease in the value of the dollarnoting that the dollar in 1978 has a value of only 550 today He also stressed the importanceof a diploma and quality education for young peopleHe continued by reviewing Johnston County rankings in selected financial datafurnished by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction He pointed out that JohnstonCounty falls significantly below the state average in both Per Pupil County Appropriation forEducation and Per -Pupil Expenditure for Capital Outlay, and ranks lower than nearbycountiesDr Parrish alluded to the fact that these figures are very important and veryfactual, and give us encouragement that we need to do more He asked the Board ofCommissioners to consider the proposed budget very carefully, saying the budget request iswell documented and in pointing out budget increases, related - the School Board has nocontrol over increases in utilities, hospital insurance costs and salaries of county -paidteachers to stay in line with expected increases for state paid teachersDr Parrish told the Board the School Boards general philosophy in preparing thebudget was 1 to be conservative and maintain the same operating level, 2 to considerthe 6 expected state pay raise for teachers, and 3 to look extremely hard in theclassrooms to try to see that everyone has equal educational opportunitiesIn closing, Dr Parrish said, serving the public is not an easy task, you have atremendous responsibility and I venture to say a tremendous burden that you are going tohave to carry in the next few weeks, we appreciate that We believe the CountyCommissioners will, in fact, put education first and we think we can all work together toaccomplish these goals in the best interest of Johnston County We look forward to doingthat WLdff4UPWJune 12, 1989 Continued2 Johnston County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals IIKaren Creech with the SPCA met with the Board to familiarize the Commissioners withthe shelters functions and objectives She presented a proposed annual budget of 41,100 toshow the Board the needs of the animal shelter and hopefully to eventually get funding fromthe County to help with the operational costs She stressed that since they opened in 1983,the number of animals have increase tremendously, from 33 the first year to 1521 in 1989Mrs Creech provided the Board with the information on SPCA funding, operation andprojected expenses, as compared to the Countys Dog Pound Commissioner John M Bookerasked if they would be willing to abide by County rules and regulations if County fundswere received by the shelter The response was favorable3 Johnston Community College - Budget RequestDr John Tart, President, reviewed the Community College 1989 -90 Proposed BudgetHe commented on the need for 1 security, especially on week - ends, 2 additional parkingarea at a cost of 200,000, 3 a 19 increase in utility cost and 4 plant operations for thenew auditorium of 85,726 in the Community College budgetDr Tart emphasized that a high estimate of 44,000 in revenue is anticipated fromusers of the auditorium In reviewing the new auditoriums proposed budget, Dr Tart statedthe Board of Trustees is asking for an administration budget of 97,000 over and above the44,000 expected revenue The Community College is appropriating 20,000 to the auditoriumbudget which reduces the original request of 117,071He invited the Commissioners to Adult High School Graduation on Friday, June 30that 800 pm, the first time the new auditorium will be used, and also to the officialdedication on Sunday, August 20, 1989Susan Lassiter, member of the Auditorium Board of Advisors, spoke briefly with theBoard regarding the auditorium project She said the Board of Advisors is working onPolicies and Procedures for the new facility in an effort to get ready to offer it to thepublic, and they have tried to present a realistic budget for the Boards consideration MrsLassiter stated further the first year is critical and we need the Countys seed money nowto get the project underway She commented further they will be trying to attract people notjust from Johnston County, but also from surrounding counties as well, emphasizing there isa 3,000,000 investment just in the auditorium facilityDr Tart remarked they have been told this auditorium is the nicest in the state andwhatever the Board decides to appropriate, they will use wisely4 Tobacco Museum - Budget RequestMartha Vick, Museum Director, asked the Board to carefully consider their budgetrequest and appropriate 10,000 to the Tobacco Museum in KenlyThe 10,000 request is to assist with the development of the Iredell Brown FarmsteadRestoration on site in Kenly adjacent to the Museum facility With the Boards help threeJohnston County structures have been moved to the Museum property and restoration startedMrs Vick explained that any funds received from the County would be used aspartial match money for state grant monies the museum hopes to receive under the statesproposed Regional History Sites Program Total cost of the project will be 100,000 and theyplan to complete the restoration in stages within the next few yearsAlso present was Mrs Suzanne Bailey, Chairman of the Museums Board of Directors,who joined Mrs Vick in extending invitations to the Board to attend several functions in thenear future to be held at the Museum5 Ben Niblock - Retired Social Services DirectorBen Niblock discussed the Social Security Act signed 54 years ago by PresidentFranklin D Roosevelt and the various entitlement programs He explained that North Carolinachose the full scope of optional medicaid services and programs provided by the MentalHealth Center and the Health Department, such as Community Alternative Program - MentalRetardation CAP MR and Home Health which are two of the local examples that increasecostsMr Niblock pointed out the County Commissioners have unlimited authority to controlpersonnel cost and emphasized that a good guideline to follow is one employee per 1000population for human services agenciesMr Niblocks concern is that, as stated, the tax rate increase has singled out theDepartment of Social Services and Schools as the reason for a needed tax rate increase EvenJune 12, 1989 Continuedthough these medicaid services are beneficial and needed, in the future, information thatgoes out and singles out social services - it is only fair that the public be better informed6 Fireworks DisplaysPursuant to N C General, Statutes 14- 410 -415, Commissioner Frank B Holding movedthat permission be granted for the following fireworks displays to be heldCadette Senior Girl Scout Camporee - Fireworks to be held June 24, 1989, on LloydStewarts property outside of SmithfieldTown of Pine Level - Fireworks to be - held July 4, 1989, at Sam Godwin RecreationParkCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote7 Recreation Grant - Project ChangesUpon a motion by Commissioner Jam s W Cash, duly seconded by Commissioner FrankB Holding, the following recreation grant p oject changes were approvedTown of Clayton and Clayton Re reation Foundation - Both grants - change fromconcession stand construction to repair of infield portion of ball fieldKenly Kiwanis Club - Change from construction of restroom facilities to purchase ofplayground equipmentCivil Air Patrol - Recreation Grant RequestA request from the Civil Air Patrol for a recreation grant was deferred until furtherinformation can be studied8 Budget AmendmentsUpon a motion by Commissioner Jerry F Wood, duly seconded by Commissioner FrankB Holding and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendments were approvedMental Health - Expenditure IncreasePersonal ServicesSupplies MaterialsCurrent Obligations ServicesFixed Charges Other ExpensesCapital OutlayContracts, Grants Other SubsidiesTOTALRevenue IncreaseMedicaid CAP -MR FundsLocal Revenue FeesState FundsFederal FundsTOTALMental Health - Expenditure DecreasePersonal ServicesExpenditure IncreaseCurrent Obligations ServicesCapital OutlayContracts, Grants, Other SubsidiesTOTALRevenue IncreaseState FundsTOTALHealth DepartmentExpenditure Increase - Maternal Health10 -5925 -0420 Doctors Compensation22,74913,62114,8033,93023,91547,264126,28252,41959,4994,664126,282 4502,2107,09012,19221,04221,04221,04213,000423424June 12, 1989 ContinuedRevenue Increase - Maternal Health10 -3519 -823 - DHS Funds 13,000Upon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerJerry F Wood and carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed until Tuesday, June 13,1989, at 700 pmNorman C Denning, ChairmanCEleanor N Creech, Clerkj{f lDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 14311 PMCreated442003 114805 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRecessedMinutes - Date6121989Book18