July 6, 1965 - 11:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

July 6, 1965 - Regular1 4Fit widthHEBoard of Commissioners for Johnston CounJuly 6, 1965The Board of Commissioners of Johnston County met in regular session on July 6,, 1965, at 1100A M, in the Commissioners Room,, with the following members presentH-M Johnson, Chairman, Frank B Holding,, J D Bailey,, Norman C Denning and Jesse H Austin, JrAbsent NoneThe following business was transacted1 ResolutionUpon the recommendation of W H Britt, Auditor, Commissioner J D Bailey moved that thefollowing interim resolution be ado-ptedResolved that under authority of Chapter 153,, Public Laws of 1943, as amended, Section 128,the Auditor of Johnston County and Treasurer of Johnston County be,, and they are hereby authorizedto approve and pay current expenses in,the several departments of the County Government not toexceed ninety days from the date hereof pending the making of the annual appropriation as authorizedin said law, and further that the expenditures so authorized be charged against the final appropriat-ion of the several departments of the county respectively when said appropriations are made for thecurrent yearCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion,, which was carried2 Extra Help Johnston County LibraryMrs Eleanor Hooks, Librarian, and Mrs Raleigh Griffin, Trustee of the Johnston County Library,,requested that the Board restore amount of 34500 in the 1965-66 budget for extra help as they deemedit vital to the operation of the libraryAction was deferred pending further study of the budget3 Electrical Service Johnston County Boarding HomeM W Knott, Electrical Inspector, and Harry McGee, Architect, discussed with the Board, at therequest of Commissioner Denning, the electrical service at the Boarding Home, pointing out that noprovision had been made for an electric stove in the kitchen of the Boarding Home, which was nowrequested by Mr Lassiter, proposed operator of the home, and also no provision had been made forbase receptacles in the living quarters provided for the operatorMr McGee and Mr Knott were in accord that if these additional services were provided that itwould require a 400 amph service, estimating the cost to be approximately 100000After a thorough discussion of the situation, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved thatCommissioners Denning and Bailey be granted the authority to provide for additional- electrical servicesat the Boarding HomeCommissioner Jesse H Austin, seconded the motion, which was carried4 Library LotMr Joe Grimes, Mayor of the Town of Smithfield, requested that the County bear one-half of theexpense in tearing down buildings and cleaning lot on Third Street where the new Johnston County-Smithfield Library is to be erectedCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that 45000 be appropriated from the contingent fund andtransferred to the miscellaneous account for the purpose of defraying one-half of the cost in demolish-ing the buildings and cleaning up lot Third Street owned jointly by­thb- Town of Smithfield and theCounty where the library building is to be erectedCommissioner Norman C Denning seconded the motion, which was carried5 Request County dispense charge for using courtroomMr Joe Grimes, Mayor of the Town of Smithfield, requested that the county dispense with the feeof 60000 per annum charged the Town for the use of the courtroom in holding the Smithfield DittrictRecorders Court, basing his request on the fact that the court was operating ata loss and that theTown was furnished free of charge quarters for the Mental Health Clinic, T B Association, Cancerand Red Cross Organizations,It appearing to the Board that items in the statement presented by Mr Grimes, showing receiptsand dypenditures in the operation of the District Recorders Court for the fiscal year 1965, whichshowed a loss of 568123, that there appeared-?unwarranted_items,, a thorough discussion of the matterensuedAction was deferred pendinp-, further study6 Sale b Z Sheriff 6f-Personal Pro pertUpon the request of Sheriff Rayford Oliver, Commissioner Frank B Holding-moved that SheriffOliver be authorized and directed to advertise and sell at public auction,, according to law, thefollowing personal property confiscated by the Sheriffs Department-,¦X314juiv 6 1965 ContOne 1 pitcher water pumpSix 6 gas tanksOne 1 gas water pumpThree 3 hand operated water pumpsTen 10 doz 14 gal jars4801b sugar4 50li- Sx corn mealCommissioner J D Bailey seconded the motion, which was carried7 Tax SupervisorCommissioner J D Bailey moved that W H Britt,, Auditor, be reappointed Tax Supervisor for a twoyear term expiring on July 3, 1967Commissioner Norman C Denning seconded the motion, which was carried8 Roadsa J I Lynch,, District Engineer, made his bi-monthly appearance for the purpose of answeringany road complaints that had been filed with the Board No complaints were submitted other than adrainage complaint, which was ordered forwarded to the Wilson officeb Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that the following resolution be adoptedResolutionWhereas, a petition has been filed signed by Henry Lucht and others petition attached hereto,requesting the Board to request the State Highway Commission to remedy a-drainage problem adjacent toS R # 1009 Devils Race Track-Road,And whereas, it appears that this request has merit since it might present a halth hazard,Now therefore, be it resolved that the State Highway Commission be requested to investigate complaintfiled in the petition and render all assistance possibleCommissioner Norman C Denning seconded the motion, which was carriedc Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that the following resolution be adoptedWhereas,, Mr Wiley Narron, of Smithfield, has questioned the low priority of S R # 2508 due to theoccupied dwellings and industrial facilities located on this road, as well as the traffic on said road,Now therefore, be it resolved that the State Highway Commission be requested to resurvey S R # 2508for priority purposesCommissioner Norman C Denning seconded the motion,,, which was carried9 Economic 2aortunity ProgramMr Robert Ward, Assistant Co-Ordinator5 Economic Opportunity Program, accompanied by Mrs Heusnerof his Department,, discussed with the Board the Economic Opportunity Program inaugurated by Congress andthe plan and procedure the County would have to follow in establishing program in the county Herecommended that the County operate under a private non-profit corporation,, with the appointment of atemporary chairman to effect an organization10 Funds Welfare DepartmentCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that H M Johnson, Chairman, be authorized and directed toexecute on behalf of the County the amount of funds the County would provide for 1965-66 as indicatedbelowTo State Board of Allotments and AppealState Board of Public WelfareRaleigh,,, North CarolinaThe County Board of Commissioners of Johnston County will provide from county funds for 1965-66the amounts indicated belowi1 Old age assistance 2 Aid to families with dependent children3 Aid to the permanently and totally disabled4 Medical assistance for the aged5 TotalDated 7-6-65 45,0000070,0000044,0004061 0004015,00000Signed H M JohnsonChairman Board of County CommissionersSigned W H BrittCounty AuditorThe amounts listed above plus estimated payments from the eqiIalizing fund, if any, should besufficient to cover the countys share of assistance payments, the countys share of payments into theState fund for medical care for assistance recipients and the countys share of vendor payments formedical assistance for the aged and for no money payment assistance cases in AFDC and APTDI`F 1JLJuly 6 1965 ContCommissioner J D Bailey seconded the motion, which was carried11 Appointment Member Welfare BoardBy virtue of authority contained in Section 108-11of the General Statutes of North Carolina,,Commissioner Norman C Denning moved that Frank B Holding, of Smithfield, North Carolina, be reappointeda member of the local Board of Public Welfare for a term of three yearsCommissioner Jesse H Austin, Jr seconded the motion, which was unanimously carried12 Sinks Kitchen Boarding HomeW G Massey,, Clerk,, presented the following letter of Durwood B Stallings relating to the sinksin the kitchen of the Boarding HomeMr W G Massey July 3, 1965Register of DeedsSmithfield, North CarolinaDear Mr MasseyThis is to confirm our conversation this morning regarding the sinks at the Johnston CountyBoarding Home While these sinks have been repaired so as to be acceptable for a limited period of time,I,would strongly recommend replacement at this time while the sinks have some salvage valueBased on experience with this type of equipment, I would estimate the life expectancy of these-sinks not to exceed eightteen 18 months Once a galvanized pierce of equipment becomes pitted,deterioration developes much more rapidlyIn addition to the salvage value of the present equipment, no interruption would be experiencedat a later date for new installation If replaced with stainless steel, the life expectancy is almostunlimitedYours truly,Durward B StallingsSanitarianAction was deferred13 Supervisor Boarding HomeJ D Bailey was appointed Supervisor of the Johnston County Boarding Home for the months of July,August and September14 Adjustments Insurance programIn view of the completion of the auditorium of the Agricultural Building and the elimination of theone story brick building on the County Home property as a Boarding Home, Commissioner Frank B Holdingmoved that the following adjustments be made in the insurance program relating to these buildings,effective August 1, 1965Agricultural Building increased from 80000 to 120,,,600Boarding H ome # 2 Elimination of 5000-00 on contents15 Commissioners DennipZ and Bailey work out Lease Boarding HomeCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that Commissioners Denning and Bailey be authorized and directedto work out terms of the proposed lease of the Johnston County Boarding Home with Mr and Mrs NathanLassiterCommissioner Jesse H Austin, Jr seconded the motion,, which was carried16 Assistant Solicitor Su erior CourtCommissioner Denning brought to the attention,of the Board the need for an Assistant Solicitor of theSuperior Court, which would entail an expenditure of approximately 3000-00Action was deferred pending further study16, ABC ProfitsCommissioner Jesse H Austin, Jr moved that 75 of the ABC profits accruing by law to the County bespent for the extension of water and sewer lines from the incorporated towns of the county for theindustrial development,, with terms and regulations governing the distribution of said funds to be workedout at the earliest possible dateCommissioner J D Bailey seconded the motion, which was carried17 Payment to Court StenographerIn accordance with order of Judge McKinnon, dated May 61 1965, Commissioner Frank B Holding movedthat Virginia V Bunn, Court Stenographer,, be paid 33140 for the following services316Tianscript of the proceedings had and evidence offe r-ed and Charge of the Court in thecase entitled State of North Carolina vs Clifford Delain Davis, tried at the Feb 15,1965, Criminal Term of Johnston County Superior Court, as per order dated May 63, 1965 25620Original and d-I copy for defendant 73-20Postage 20033140Commissioner Jesse H Austin,, Jr seconded the motion, which was carried18 ReRortsThe following reports were filed with the BoardWilliam H Clayton Assistant Agricultural AgentM W Knott Electrical InspectorHarper Godwin Tax CollectorEleanor Hooks LibraxianRubert Barbour Dog Warden19, Contribution E Libras y Building and PlanningCom mitteeCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that 16408 be appropriated from the contingent fund andtransferred to miscallaneous account for the purpose of paying to A L Hobgood, Jr, Treasurer LibraryBuilding and Planning Committee 16408, representing one-half of expenses incurred in connection withthe planning of proposed new Smithfield-Johnston County ,Public, Library, as listed belowPromotional expenses including materials for sign on building lot 55-15Stationery and supplies for solicitation of funds 109-59Secretarial Services and mimeograph expense 48-75Telephone calls to architect, consultants, suppliers, contractors, etc, 11468and- travel expenses; f­,qr,v1 sit a to surrounding li brae i,ep, bymembers of the,,,nbra;py, Flaring ,Cq tte-eTOTALOn motion made, seconded and carried, it was moved that the meeting be recessed tofor the purpose of adopting the 1965-66 budgetis-h,-rman_TI