January 4, 1988 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

January 4, 1988The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, January4, 1988, at 10 oclock am, Commissioners Room, Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield,North Carolina, with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, James W Cash,Howard Benton and John M Booker, DVMAlso present Richard Self, County Manager, Eleanor N Creech, Clerk to the Board,and William 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 minutes of the December 7,1987, board meeting There being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes standapproved as recordedReference December 7, 1987, Board meeting - Book #18 Item #3, Advisory Boardspage 188 Commissioner Howard Benton advised the Clerk that the Capital Health SystemsAgency Board of Directors had desolved and was no longer functional2 Public Hearing - Annexation of West Johnston Fire DistrictAdvertised December 11, 1987, and December 18, 1987 - Time of Public Hearing 10oclock a mThe Chairman opened the Public Hearing on the proposed annexation of the WestJohnston Fire District to a five mile districtPurpose To provide the public an opportunity to address the Board of Commissionerson the proposed annexationThere was no one present to speak on the proposed annexation of the West JohnstonFire District to a five mile district The Chairman declared the Public Hearing closedCertified petitions from the West Johnston Fire District were presented to the Boardfor their reviewiii F197After review and discussion and upon motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, dulyseconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the followingresolution was adoptedRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, the matter of fixing and declaring the amended boundaries of the WestJohnston Fire District was duly presented;AND WHEREAS, it appears that the West Johnston Fire District has complied withminimum requirements, as contained in the resolution adopted by the Board of CountyCommissioners on October 3, 1955, pertaining to the establishment of Fire Departments andFire Districts in Johnston County; and with General Statute 69 -2511 Changes in Area ofDistrict;AND WHEREAS, the enlargement of its fire district has met the approval of the NorthCarolina Fire Insurance Rating Bereau;NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the boundaries of the West Johnston FireDistrict to be served by the West Johnston Fire Department be amended and officiallydesignated and fixed as followsBoundaries ofWEST JOHNSTON FIRE DISTRICTJohnston County, North CarolinaBeginning at a point 1 on Road 1308 about 07 miles east of its intersection withRoad #1303; thence in a northerly direction to a point 2 at the intersection of Roads #1319 1323; thence in a north westerly direction to a point 3 on Road #1319, about 12 milesnorthwest of its intersection with Road #1323; thence in a westerly direction to a point 4on Road #1322, about 08 miles north of the intersection of Roads #1309 1322; thence in anorth westerly direction to point 5 on Road #1309, about 09 miles north west of itsintersection with Road #1322; thence in a westerly direction to a point 6 at the intersectionof Roads #1313 NC 210; thence in a south westward direction to a point 7 at theintersection of Roads #1316 NC 210; thence in a southerly direction to a point 8 onHarnett Co road #1505, about 07 of a mile west of the intersection of Road #1316; thence ina south eastern direction to a point 9 at intersection of Road #1316 and #1505; thence in aneasterly direction to a point 10 at the intersection of Road #1313 and #1551; thence followingcounty line road in an easterly direction to a point 11 at the intersection of Road #1551 and#1307; thence following county line road in an easterly direction to a point 12 at theintersection of Road # 1551 and #1306; thence in an easterly direction to a point 13 on Road#1303 about 07 miles north of Road # 1168; thence northerly direction to a point 14 on Road#1305 about 05 miles north of its intersection with Road #1303; thence in a northerlydirection to the point of beginning3 Emergency Management Services DirectorDewayne West, the Countys new Emergency Management Services Director, appearedand spoke briefly to the Board Mr West officially began work today, however, stated to theBoard that he was on the scene of the Four Oaks School fire Christmas night December 25,19874 Cable TV Franchise RequestedBilly W Braswell, Route 2, Princeton, met with the Board requesting a cable TVfranchise for Kountry Kablevision of NC, Inc of which he is the sole incorporator, forBoon Hill Township south of Highway 70Mr Braswell presented copies of excerts of board minutes dated May 7, 1984, andMay 21, 1984 He read minutes of the May 7, 1984, board meeting as followsMay 7, 19B4 _ Minute Book #IT, Page 415, Item U4Cable Television Franchise Request -Kountry Kablevision and Alert Cable TVJim Lawrence, Attorney, representing Kountry Kablevision,owned by Billy Braswell, asked the Board of Commissioners for acable television franchise for rural areas of Johnston County southof US Highway 70 Mr Lawrence explained that southern JohnstonCounty will be offered the same service at the same rates asnorthern Johnston County, except for certain sparsely populatedareas, and these people will be offered service on a cost - sharingbasis It was emphasized that Kountry Kablevision needs thepopulated areas in the southern part of the county to makefurnishing cablevision to the less populated areas feasible for thecompanywJanuary 4, 1988 ContinuedPete Pettis, General Manager, Alert Cable TV, met with theboard seeking a franchise to extend cablevision lines in certainareas where a franchise has previously been granted to KountryKable It was determined that Alert Cable has already gone intoareas where Kountry Kable has a franchise, and they are nowseeking a franchise for these areas, and other areas of ruralJohnston CountyIt was reported that Kountry Kable is providing goodservice, customers in northern Johnston County satisfied and wellpleased, the television reception is real goodThe County Manager told the board that the county can notgive an exclusive franchise, however, there is nothing thatrequires that two companies have the same territory He alsofurnished the board with information from a recent Cable Reportwhich advises against any overbuild or granting overlappingfranchisesBoard members stated they would take these requests underadvisementA Public Hearing for a Cable Television Franchise wasscheduled for Monday, May 21, 1984, at 7 oclock pm, to be heldin the Commissioners Room of the Johnston County Courthouse,Smithfield, NCMr Braswell referred to the board minutes of May 21, 1984, Minute Book # 17, page416 -417, Item #2 by stating that a public hearing was held on that date regarding the CableTV franchises, requested by Alert Cable TV of NC, Inc and Kountry Kable of Princeton forareas of Johnston County outside municipal corporate limits south of US 70 HighwayThe County Manager reported he had learned that Billy Braswell had installed about12 miles of cable along a portion of SR 2519, Boon Hill Township; that he had talked with MrBraswell and construction was stopped due to the question of a proper franchise CMA wascontacted and they contend that Boon Hill Township was included in the original franchisepurchased by them in 1985 and transferred to their company by the Board of CountyCommissioners on April 1, 1985, and May 6, 1985 The minutes of June 25, 1984, Book #17,Page 433, Item 2, read as followsCable TV Franchise Amended - Kountry KableCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that Kountry Kablescable TV franchise be amended to include all of Boon HillTownshipCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which wascarried by unanimous voteMr Braswell contends that the Boards intentions, although not reflected in the minutes, wasto award the new franchise to him under the name of Kountry Kablevision of NC, Inc MrBraswell referenced a letter to him from Kramer Jackson, County Manager, dated August 23,1984, concerning an amended franchiseAugust 23, 1984Dear Mr BraswellThe Johnston County Board of Commissioners meeting in regularsession on June 25, 1984, amended Kountry Kables franchise toadd all of Boon Hill Township This is to acknowledge the grantingof the franchise for all of Boon Hill township to KountryKablevision, IncSincerely,Kramer JacksonMr Braswell was involved in two corporations; 1 Kountry Kable of JohnstonCounty, Inc 61683 and 2 Kountry Kablevision of North Carolina, Inc 52384 Bothcompanies have the same basic letterhead and the same mailing address The County Managerreported that no documents dealing with Kountry Kablevision of NC, Inc were included withthe correspondence from Mr Braswell dated August 22, 1984, such as a bond, financialstatement, letter of credit, insurance, or map The County Cable TV Franchise Ordinancerequires that cable be laid and service provided to 40 of the franchise area within the firstyear This provision has not been met by either party concerned if Boon Hill is viewed as anindividual townshipIi3?1I tBilly Braswell says the franchise area belongs to Kountry Kablevision; he stated the1984 franchise for rural areas south of Highway 70 should have been granted to KountryKablevision as Kountry Kablevision originally applied for the franchise He further stated thatKountry Kable didnt want to serve the area east of Highway 70 Mr Braswell stated tothe Board that he thought he had the franchise for Boon Hill Township and that no one haddone any work in Boon Hill until he started to work under the name of Kountry Kablevision;then, CMA questioned Kountry Kablevision being in Boon Hill Township Mr Braswell statedthat he was president of Kountry Kable and Kountry Kablevision at the time the franchisewas granted, and Kountry Kable was sold to CMAAttorney Jim Lawrence, who represented Billy Braswell at the time the franchise wastransferred to CMA, stated that his understanding was as the minutes reflectedAs Board members questioned these records and statements, it seemed there wasmuch confusion to the names used in reference to Mr Braswells companies, and a cleardistinction was not made in the presentations when referring to his companiesPam Edmundson of Alert Cable TV of NC, Inc, stated that she could not rememberexactly what happened during this time, but she was not aware that Billy Braswell wasinvolved with two companies She said during this tin--e Alert Cable TV of NC had requestedto operate the entire countyMrs Edmundsons concerns are 1 She was not aware of Mr Braswells two orthree companies 2 She has a request pending to extend the area for Alert Cable TV ofNC, Inc 3 There may be other areas of the County where we may be faced with somequestion Her major concern, however, is whether a franchise is still valid if cable is notlaid within the specified time period, and if this will result in the Board setting a precedentMrs Edmundson said Alert Cable TV of NC, Inc is interested in all areas of JohnstonCounty where cable can be built, however, their immediate concern and plans, at this time,are Davis Mill RoadThe Chairman stated that with the confusion we now have, the Board needs to getthe County Attorney involved so that a fair and just decision can be made It is the opinionof the Board to give this matter further consideration and deferred action until a later dateBill Braswell, Sr was recognized by the Chairman He stated that they did apply fora franchise for Kountry Kablevision He added, there was confusion in the names thecompany, Kountry Kablevision, was referred to as Kountry Kable At that time they thecompany had run into financial difficulty, however it is feasible to build at this timeIt was noted that Kountry Kablevision is not operating in any other parts ofJohnston County, however, they are in other counties Billy Braswell stated that, throughKountry Kablevision, he owns and operates systems in Trenton, Cove City, Dover andComfortDick Braswell asked, if the board decides that the franchise belongs to CMA, is itpossible to request another franchise in that area The County Manager reported that Johnston Countys Cable TV Franchise Ordinance isnon - exclusive, the Board can grant multiple franchises CMA is requesting that the originalfranchise be honored and that Kountry Kablevision be barred from laying further lineCommissioner Howard Benton said, we have got to keep in mind in awarding afranchise, it has to be a profitable thing to be effective in an areaBilly Braswell is requesting that the Board award him the franchise and allow him tocontinue laying cable and that the Board make a decision as soon as possible as he has alarge investment in the ground and his crews are idle, and that a franchise in south BoonHill would be profitable5 Smithfield -Selma Area Chamber of Commerce - Lee HouseCatherine Van Sickle, President of the Smithfield -Selma Area Chamber of Commerceasked the County Commissioners to sell the Lee House to the Historic Preservation Foundationof North Carolina for 100 Ms Van Sickle explained the Historic Preservation Foundation ofNorth Carolina can purchase the Lee House from the County and sell it to the Chamber ofCommerce Ms Van Sickle advised the Historic Preservation Foundation became involved sothe Chamber could seek tax - deductible contributions for moving the Lee House The Chamberplans to move it to their property on Industrial Park Drive off I -95 near Carolina PotterShe said the Chamber plans to renovate the inside; add handicap facilities with meeting roomsand a visitors center downstairs; and offices upstairs They plan to restore the outsidekeeping its original appearance with the same arched windows The Chamber had propertydonated, but no funds and no way of raising funds to build They agreed the Lee Houseneeded to be saved and put to good use Ms Van Sickle told the Board they estimatemoving cost at approximately 5,660, and hopefully they can have this project underway byMarch 31, 1988200January 4, 1988 ContinuedCommissioner Howard Benton commented that he did not know of a better use for theLee House and favors the requestAfter discussion, Commissioner Howard Benton moved the Lee House be declaredsurplus property and that the County enter into a contract to dispose of the Lee House for100 to the Historic Preservation Foundation of NC, Inc and further that the Chairman beauthorized to execute the necessary contractCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote6 Realignment of Extraterritorial Boundaries - Town of SelmaThe County Manager reported the Town of Selma, after studying the extension of thetowns extraterritorial planning and zoning jurisdiction in the northwest area which includes alarge area oh both sides of the Neuse River and SR 1003, has completed resurveying theseboundaries, identifying them by geographic features Several areas exceed the current onemile limit as well as falling under one mile limit As the town is permitted to extend itsjurisdiction up to one mile from the city limits, the Town of Selma is requesting the CountyCommissioners approve the boundary as provided for under General Statutes 160A -360, asamended, where it exceeds the one mile limitAfter discussion, Commissioner James W Cash moved the Town of Selma be grantedpermission to extend its extraterritorial planning and zoning jurisdiction in the northwestarea which includes a large area on both sides of the Neuse River and SR 1003; described asfollowsBeginning at a point in the centerline of US 70A at itsintersection with NCSR 1929, thence with a line at right angleswith US 70A in a southwest direction approximately 1900 feet tothe centerline of an unnamed branch, thence with said unnamedbranch in a southwest direction to the Neuse River, thence acrossthe Neuse River approximately 100 feet to the old Mitchner BillyStephenson property corner on the west bank, thence with the oldMitchner Billy Stephenson property line in a northwest directionapproximately 2850 feet to the centerline of the CP L electricaltransmission line right -of -way, thence with the centerline of saidCP L right -of -way in a northerly direction approximately 3800 feetto the centerline of NCSR 1915, thence with the centerline of NCSR1915 in a northeasterly direction approximately 950 feet to thecenterline of US 70A, thence with the centerline of NCSR 1914, adirt road, in a northeast direction approximately 4375 feet to theBenjamin Parker Kenneth Talton property line, thence with saidline in a northeasterly direction approximately 2000 feet to theNeuse River, thence downstream with the Neuse Riverapproximately 3800 feet to the corner of WO Fields property andTract #1 of the JP Lillie Eason division, thence with theFields Eason line in a northeast direction approximately 3850 feetto the northeast corner of Tract #1 of the JP Lillie EasonDivision, thence with the east property line of tract #1 of saidEason division in a southeasterly direction approximately 1362 feetto a point, said point being the corner of the Old Sally BaileyEstate and the old Jefferson Chestnut Estate, thence with the oldSally Bailey Estate Old Jefferson Chestnut Estate property line in anortheasterly direction approximately 3600 feet to the centerline ofNC 96, thence with the centerline of NC 96 in a southerlydirection approximately 2100 feet to the centerline of NCSR 1934,thence with the centerline of NCSR 1934 in a northeasterlydirection approximately 944 feet to a railroad spike in the road,said spike being the northeast corner of Paul H Langdons 4153acre tract, bounded on the east by Frances K and Ralph Lynch,thence in a southerly direction with the Langdon Lynch lineapproximately 2390 feet to the centerline of Mill Swamp, thencewith the center of Mill Swamp in a easterly direction approximately1700 feet to the centerline of NC 39, thus connecting with theexisting Town of Selma extraterritorial planning and zoningjurisdictional boundaryCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by the followingvote Ayes James W Cash,, John M Booker, Howard Benton, Norman C DenningNoes NoneAbstaining Frank B HoldingfJanuary 4 17 Water Line Extension Grant Request - Town of SelmaThe Town of Selma is asking the Board for a grant to pay the difference betweenthe cost of a 4 line and an 8 line, estimated at approximately 74,600 which includesservice connections Mayor Dees emphasized that some residents are unable to use their wellwater and are in dire need of potable waterAfter much discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the County work withthe Town of Selma on the project to run an 8 water line along the North Webb Streetextension, to pay the difference of the cost of a 4 line and an 8 line, cost estimated atapproximately 74,600 Commissioner Holding further moved a budget amendment be made fromwater and sewer contingency fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of74,600Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteBudget AmendmentExpenditure Increase - Water Sewer 2042007318 Selma Webb Street 74,60000Expenditure Decrease - 2042009999 Contingency 74,600008 Water - Whitley HeiL-hts Water DistrictJohnnie Stott, a resident of Whitley Heights Subdivision, along with Mr MrsCharles Moore, met with the Board and presented a petition that had been signed by 59 ofthe 84 resident freeholders of Whitley Heights asking the Board of County Commissioners tocreate a water district for the Whitley Heights Subdivision Commissioner Frank B Holdingfavored that the Whitley Heights residents set up a sanitary district Mr Stott explained itwould take about six to twelve months to create a sanitary district and that a water districtwould be the fastest way to help finance the project The Whitley Heights residents have hadwater problems with high iron for many years It was explained that tentative arrangementshave been made with the Town of Smithfield to maintain the lines and bill the Whitley HeightsresidentsThe Commissioners concern was what obligation the County would have on loansand or grants Mr Stott explained any loans would be secured by revenues from residentsusing the water systemThe Board was told that about twenty -five residents did not sign the petition askingthe Board to create a water district and it needs to be determined if mandatory hook -upswill be required Commissioner Holding asked if 50 or 60 homes would amortize the loan orgrant Can you amortize if all residents do not sign up Tim Broome, Engineer,responded, Yes, cost of water is reasonable compared to new wells It was estimated at acost of 200,000 to connect the Whitley Heights residents to the County water systemCommissioner Frank BMayor Grover Dees Jim Caldwell, Manager, Town of Selma asked the Board forwater district for thegrant assistance to constructan 8 water line and hydrants onNorth WebbStreet for athesedistance of 7,100 feet MayorDees stated the town has receivedrequests forwater servicenot befrom the low- income propertyowners on North Webb Street aswell as theowner of therefund; however, did not feelmobile home park at the intersection of North Webb Street and301 HighwayNorth MayorDees told the Board that septictanks in this area are contaminating the wellsand the townChief says he does not feel it isdoes not have funds to runwater and sewer lines to this areawhich is not in the citythe taxeslimitsFlowersThe Town of Selma is asking the Board for a grant to pay the difference betweenthe cost of a 4 line and an 8 line, estimated at approximately 74,600 which includesservice connections Mayor Dees emphasized that some residents are unable to use their wellwater and are in dire need of potable waterAfter much discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the County work withthe Town of Selma on the project to run an 8 water line along the North Webb Streetextension, to pay the difference of the cost of a 4 line and an 8 line, cost estimated atapproximately 74,600 Commissioner Holding further moved a budget amendment be made fromwater and sewer contingency fund to the Water Capital Projects Fund in the amount of74,600Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteBudget AmendmentExpenditure Increase - Water Sewer 2042007318 Selma Webb Street 74,60000Expenditure Decrease - 2042009999 Contingency 74,600008 Water - Whitley HeiL-hts Water DistrictJohnnie Stott, a resident of Whitley Heights Subdivision, along with Mr MrsCharles Moore, met with the Board and presented a petition that had been signed by 59 ofthe 84 resident freeholders of Whitley Heights asking the Board of County Commissioners tocreate a water district for the Whitley Heights Subdivision Commissioner Frank B Holdingfavored that the Whitley Heights residents set up a sanitary district Mr Stott explained itwould take about six to twelve months to create a sanitary district and that a water districtwould be the fastest way to help finance the project The Whitley Heights residents have hadwater problems with high iron for many years It was explained that tentative arrangementshave been made with the Town of Smithfield to maintain the lines and bill the Whitley HeightsresidentsThe Commissioners concern was what obligation the County would have on loansand or grants Mr Stott explained any loans would be secured by revenues from residentsusing the water systemThe Board was told that about twenty -five residents did not sign the petition askingthe Board to create a water district and it needs to be determined if mandatory hook -upswill be required Commissioner Holding asked if 50 or 60 homes would amortize the loan orgrant Can you amortize if all residents do not sign up Tim Broome, Engineer,responded, Yes, cost of water is reasonable compared to new wells It was estimated at acost of 200,000 to connect the Whitley Heights residents to the County water systemCommissioner Frank BHoldingmoved the County authorize the creation of a specialwater district for theWhitleyHeightsSubdivision residents to finance the construction ofwater lines connectingtheseresidentsto the County water system Commissioner Holdingfurther moved that theCountynot beinvolved financially; that faith and credit of JohnstonCounty not be pledgedin anywayrefund; however, did not feelCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteJohnnie Stott thanked the Board on behalf of the Whitley Heights residents9 Tax Refund - Fire Tax Gladys FlowersAfter discussion, the Board deferred action at this timeDue toa clerical error, a portion ofproperty owned byMrs Gladys Flowers ofWilders Townshipwas listed and paid as beingwithin theArcherLodge Fire District TheTax Administrator advised a five year refundis allowedby lawThe Tax Administratorrecommended therefund; however, did not feelit was asa wholethe responsibility of theCounty to makethe entire refund The ArcherLodge FireChief says he does not feel it isthe responsibilityof the fire department to refundthe taxesto MrsFlowersAfter discussion, the Board deferred action at this time202January 4, 1988 Continued10 Register Vehicles Not Listed - 100 Penalty - NC General Statutes 105 -312The Tax Administrator advised the Board of the following NOTICENORTH CAROLINA General Statute 105 -312 Through House Bill 216 and effective EJanuary 1, 1988 now provides that, in addition to other penalities, a 100 Penalty shall beinposed on each registered vehicle that is not listed for property taxes during the regular ,listing periodALL VEHICLES owned must be listed - whether licensed or notYou are reminded to be sure to list ALL your property during the regular listingperiod of January 1 through January 31 to prevent the above penalty The Tax Administrator informed the Board that he is widely publishing the above newlaw because of the extreme penalty involved11 Tax Matter - Johnson EstateThe Board discussed a tax matter dealing with the Johnson Estate This matter wasdeferred at this time12 Paving Petition - Leonard Lynch - Joy StreetOn several occasions Leonard Lynch has talked with the County Manager and CountyPlanner regarding paving participation of portions of Joy Street in the Cleveland HeightsSubdivision off SR #1010 in Cleveland Township This subdivision plot was drawn in June, 1974,and approved by the Johnston County Planning Board and the Board of County Commissionerswith private streets, however, it was not recorded in the Register of Deeds office Someareas of Joy Street have been paved by property owners There is approximately 520 feet atthe entrance to Joy Street and 425 feet between lots 27, 28, 29 and 30 that the residentsare requesting be paved This will leave about 345 feet of dirt street between lots 19, 25and 26 and property identified as the Wallace Property on the Subdivision PlatAccording to GS 153A- 1854 and 153A -205, the County can, upon approval of theBoard of County Commissioners, particiapte in paving or bringing a road to minimum statestandards Mr Lynch presented a petition on December 12, 1987, requesting paving ofportions of the street to the County Planner After meetings with JO Ethridge, DOT DistrictEngineer, it was determined that due to the age of the subdivision, the State could notparticipate in paving, nor could the State accept the street because it does not meet pavedor unpaved secondary state minimum standardsRoss Hailey, DOT Maintenance Engineer, and JO Ethridge, DOT District Engineer,told the Board the street will need to be brought up to minimum State regulations and thesubdivision plat recorded before any consideration could be given by DOT for maintenance13 Council on Aging - Request Funds for VanMs Pat Cunningham, Executive Director, explained to the Board the Johnston CountyCouncil on Aging needs a van to transport meals from the hospital to their severalcongregate meals sites throughout the County A 1980 Dodge van purchased by Council onAging, new in October of 1980, has 178,223 miles and all the systems in the van have beenrebuilt or replaced and at this point are not reliable Council on Aging has no funds andthere are no funds or grant monies available at the regional or state levels Ms Cunninghamtold the Board she had tried all available sources to no avail and if they do not get anutrition van, it will put the County nutrition program in jeopardy She asked the Board ofCommissioners for 15,000 to purchase and equip a new nutrition vanAfter much discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that up to 15,000 beappropriated to the Council on Aging from the County Contingency Fund to purchase anutrition van Commissioner Holding further moved any money received from the sale of theold van be applied toward the cost of the new vanCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteBudget AmendmentiExpenditure Increase General 1066506231 Coa -Van Purchase 15,00000Expenditure Decrease 1066505700 Contingency 15,00000Expenditure Decrease Contingency 80444082 Future Amendments 15,00000Revenue Decrease Contingency 80398182 From General Fund 15,00000203January 4, 1988 Continu14 Public Hearing - Meadow Fire Department Annexation of Boundaries to a Five MileDistrictCommissioner James W Cash moved a Public Hearing be set for Monday, February 1,1988, at 10 oclock am to give the public an opportunity to address the Board on theproposed annexation of the Meadow Fire District to a five mile districtCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote15 Triangle J Council of Governments - Funds for Economic Development ProgramUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Commissioner JamesW Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the following resolution was adoptedRESOLUTIONBYJohnston CountyWHEREAS, in North Carolina the Lead Regional Organizations,as voluntary organizations serving municipal and countygovernments, have established productive working relationshipswith the cities and counties across the state; andWHEREAS, many counties and cities continue to needassistance in pursuing economic and community developmentopportunities, but federal assistance in the form ofintergovernmental revenues has been severly curtailed in recentyears; andWHEREAS, the 1987 General Assembly has again recognizedthis need through the appropriation of 990,000 each year of thisbiennium to help the Lead Regional Organizations assist localgovernments with grant applications, economic development,community development, support of local industrial development andother activities as deemed appropriate by their local governments;andWHEREAS, these funds are not intended to be used forpayment of members dues or assessments to a Lead RegionalOrganization or to supplant funds apropriated by the membergovernments; andWHEREAS, in the event that a request is not made by aunit of government for release of these funds to our RegionalCouncil, the available funds will revert to the states GeneralFund; andWHEREAS, in Region J funds in the amount of 55,000 willbe used to carry out the economic development plan approved bythe COG Board of Delegates and especially to improve the economyof the counties and towns of the Region by strengthening ties toand consequently benefits of the Research Triangle ParkNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Johnston Countyrequests the release of its 697183 share of these funds to theTriangle J Council of Governments at the earliest possible time inaccordance with the provisions of Chapter 830 of the 1987 SessionLaws HB 1515 Adopted this 4th day of January, 1988, at Smithfield, NC16 Resolution - Retirement System - Non - Electees to Purchase TimeThe County Manager explained at the time Johnston County contracted with the Stateto participate in the retirement system, all employees were given the option to notparticipate These employees signed a non - election certificate Some exployees who signedthese original waivers have requested to be allowed to purchase the time from the State Ithas been established recently that with the proper resolution from the County, non - electeescould purchase their time which would have been credited had they not signed non- electionblanksAfter a thorough check, the County Manager has determined the only employees thatwould be affected by this resolution are still employed at the hospital All other non - electeeshave either retired, quit or died The employee and the hospital would contribute allmatching funds necessary to pay any matchAfter discussion, upon motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded byCommissioner Frank B Holding and carried by unanimous vote, the following resolution wasadoptedDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 125956 PMCreated492003 100225 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - 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