November 7, 1988 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Meeting of Johnston County Board of CommissionersNovember 7, 1988The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday,November 7, 1988, at 1000 am in the 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, DVMMembers Absent NoneAlso Present Richard B Self, County Manager, W R Britt, County Attorney, andJoyce H Ennis, Acting Clerk, in the absence of Eleanor N Creech, Clerk to the BoardThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted1 MinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of October 3, 1988,board meeting There being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutes standapproved2 Public Hearing - Cleveland Heights Subdivision - Paving Participation ProjectJoy StreetAdvertised October 21, 1988 and October 28, 1988Date and Time of Public Hearing November 7, 1988 - 1000 amPurpose To hear anyone who wishes to be heard on the petition to improve JoyStreet in Cleveland Heights Subdivision, Cleveland TownshipThe Chairman opened the Public Hearing and asked for commentsLeonard Lynch addressed the Board stating he was responsible for initiating thepetition and is very much in favor of this projectThomas Naylor, who owns adjacent property in the subdivision, told the Board hewould like for his property to be included in the paving Mr Naylor explained that he hadrecently moved into the area and was not made aware of this proposed paving; however, hefeels leaving his lot unpaved would decrease the resale value of his propertyMr Lynch explained that to pave the entire area, including Mr Naylors propertyand three additional lots, would increase the proposed cost of the project by approximately20,000 from 29,100 to approximately 49,000After much discussion the Chairman commented, it is the Boards wishes to dowhatever is best for the entire community Mr Troy Parker asked how the assessment would be figured Mr Jeff Coutu,Director of County Planning, explained the cost would be based on cost per linear foot ofroad frontageAt this time the Chairman recessed the Public Hearing until additional informationcould be obtained3 Request to Advertise for Bids - Mental Health AdditionDr Dan Searcy, Director of the Mental Health Center, addressed the Boardrequesting approval to advertise for bids for the construction of the new Mental HealthAddition Dr Searcy explained that all State requirements have been met and the 600,000for the project has already been budgeted He added, with the Boards approval, a bidopening date will be held December 15th at 300 pm, enabling the bids to be brought backbefore the Board in January for award Dr Searcy expressed the hope that the addition willbe completed by the end of 1989Commissioner John M Booker moved the Board authorize the Architect, Wesley Coble,to advertise for bids for the construction of the Mental Health AdditionCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote4 County Rescue Service - Committee ReportCommissioner John M Booker reported that the committee appointed to study rescuesquad service in the County has met and discussed the many aspects of the problems328November 7, 1988 Continuedexperienced by the County rescue squads including lack of volunteer manpower, funding,service to fringe areas of the County and the excessive number of non - emergency calls DrBooker advised the Board the committee plans to meet again with additional input from therescue squadsChairman Denning thanked Commissioner Booker for the report and stated the Boardwill look forward to hearing the recommendations of this committee at a later meetingPublic Hearing ResumedChairman Denning declared the Public Hearing for the Cleveland Heights SubdivisionPaving Participation Project resumedResidents of the subdivision present advised the Board they had discussed the matterand are in agreement that all the area should be paved, including Mr Naylors lot TheChairman asked for a show of hands of those willing to pay the the difference to see theentire subdivision paved All in attendance agreedIt was also agreed that the residents would seek a better price on the entire pavingproject Commissioner Frank B Holding agreed to help in any way possibleCommissioner Holding moved the County participate, at the best price obtainable, inthe paving of the entire subdivision of Cleveland HeightsCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteThe Chairman instructed the County Manager to find out who lets the contract and tokeep the residents of the subdivision informed of the progressThere being no further comments, Chairman Denning declared the Public Hearingclosed5 Rescue Service - 50 -210 AreaMrs Susan Crenshaw met with the Board presenting a petition, signed by concernedcitizens in the 50 -210 area in western Johnston County, seeking rescue service to carry thepeople in that community to Wake County hospitalsMrs Crenshaw explained that most people in the community preferred to use doctorsin Wake County and wish to be carried to Wake County hospitals Angier Rescue Squadpreviously answered calls in her area and transported patients into Raleigh; however, sincethis service has been suspended, Johnston County squads from Benson and other areas havebrought these patients to Johnston Memorial Mrs Crenshaw explained she feels this causesan additional financial burden on the patients who then have to be transferred from JohnstonMemorial to Wake Medical or Rex in Raleigh where their doctors practicej Commissioner Howard Benton stated that he understands it is the patients prerogativeto go to Raleigh, however, Johnston Memorial offers just as good service as you can get inRaleigh in most cases Commissioner Benton also expressed the feeling that many volunteerswould not serve if required to carry patients to Raleigh, as this would take additional timeand responsibility on their partMr Wallace Ashworth and Ms Jean Wilson, who live approximately six miles fromAngier, told the Board the Angier squads could carry patients to the Raleigh hospitals inless time than it takes for squads to come out from Benson or Smithfield and carry patientsto Johnston MemorialMrs Crenshaw told the Board her community would be willing to pay Angier to takethem to RaleighDewayne West, Director of Emergency Management, and a member of the committeeappointed to study rescue service in the County, told the Board, Johnston County is notunique The volunteer system is overloaded with taxi service, and the problems will not besolved overnight Mr West commented that full time paid rescue service would cost theCounty at least 1,000,000 in additional tax moneyChairman Denning assured those present that something will be worked out Heexplained that there are six different areas in the County with these problems, and auniform solution is necessary He further noted that most citizens need to be more thankfulfor volunteers in rescue and fire service6 Housing Assistance Payment Program - Request to Use Reserve FundsAnne Eason, Director of HAPP, met with the Board requesting approval to use50,000 in reserve funds to repair houses of low income elderly, handicapped or disabledI h?Iji4 1November 7, 1988 Continuedcitizens to bring these houses up to the standarCommunity Actions weatherization program Mrsportion of reserve her agency has accumulatedallowing up to 3,500 per house The programActions weatherization programCommissioner Howard Benton asked howadministrative costIs necessary to qualify for Johnston CountyEason explained these funds represent aand would be used on a one -time basis,would be coordinated with the Communitymuch of this money would be used forMrs Eason assured the Board that administrative cost would be nominal as HAPPwould utilize Community Actions program that is already underwayCommissioner Frank B Holding commented favorably as this would assist many peopleand would keep the money in the CountyCommissioner Howard Benton moved the Board approve the use of 50,000 of HAPPreserve money for the purpose of home repairs for low income elderly, handicapped ordisabled citizens in preparation for weatherization improvementsCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote7 Meadow Fire Department - Paving DrivewayIn response to a request from the Meadow Volunteer Fire Department, CommissionerJames W Cash moved that Secondary Road Construction funds, in the amount of 2,500, beallocated for the paving of Meadow Volunteer Fire Department drivewayCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote8 Health Department - Transfer of Van to Tri- County Migrant Health CenterJerry Robinson, Johnston County Health Department Director, met with the Boardrequesting approval to transfer title of a 1973 van to the Tri- County Migrant Health CenterMr Robinson explained that the van was originally donated to Johnston County HealthDepartment by the State Health Department and has been used by Tri- County for some yearsCommissioner James W Cash moved that the 1973 Chevrolet Van Serial No 12 -99CTE673VH0935 be declared surplus and title transferred to the Tri- County Migrant HealthCenterCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote9 Health Department Budget AmendmentsUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerHoward Benton and carried unanimously, the following budget amendments were approvedA Expenditure Increase - Environmental Health10 -5910 -0200 - Salaries 3,00000Revenue Increase - Environmental Health10- 3518 -82 - DHS Funds 3,00000B Expenditure Increase - Administration10- 5900 -0200 - Salaries 36000Revenue Increase - Administration10- 3511-82 - DHS Funds- General 36000C Expenditure Increase - Epidemiology10- 5915 -0200 - Salaries 1,86400Revenue Increase - Tuberculosis10- 3519 - 820 -DHS Funds - Tuberculosis 1, 86400D Expenditure Increase - Adult Health10- 5920 -0200 - Salaries 60900Revenue Increase - Cancer Detection10- 3519 -821 - DHS Funds 43700Revenue Increase - Risk Reduction10-3519-834-DHS Funds - Health Promotion 17200E Expenditure Increase - Child Health10- 5945 -0200 - Salaries 4,20700329330November 7, 1988 ContinuedRevenue Increase - Child Health10- 3519 -826 - DHS Funds 4,20700F Expenditure Increase - Maternal Health10 -5925 -3400 - Delivery Funds 2,10800Revenue Increase - Maternal Health10 -3519 -823 - DHS Funds 2,10800G Expenditure Increase - WICSalaries, Benefits, Supplies 20,87500Revenue Increase - WICDHS Funds 20,8750010 Health Department - Award of Grant- AIDS ControlThe Health Department Director advised the Board Johnston County is one of 17counties in the State to receive a grant from the State Department of Human Resources in theamount of 12,500 for the purpose of education, counseling and testing in the area of AIDSCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the County accept the grant in the amount of12,500 from the State Department of Human Resources and that the following budgetamendment be approvedExpenditure Increase - EpidemiologySalaries, Benefits, Supplies 12,50000Revenue Increase - EpidemiologyDHS Funds - Aids Control 12,50000Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous votell Low Level Flight Ceilings - Air Force Training RoutesDewayne West, Emergency Management Director, met with the Board explaining thatJohnston County has joined other concerned parties in seeking an environmental impact studyon the proposed lowering of flight ceilings from 7000 to 300 for subsonic jet training overeastern North Carolina, including Johnston County He explained letters have been written toState and Federal legislators asking that a decision be postponed until further study is donerelative to impact on environment Mr West noted there is strong concern that the proposedtraining maneuvers would be detrimental to wildlife, poultry producers, small aircraft flights,as well as the citizenry of Johnston County in generalMr West informed the Board the document by the Department of Defense did notinclude an environmental impact study and Johnston County joins in the request that this bedone before a final decision is reachedCommissioner Howard Benton expressed concern that these training maneuvers are anecessary part of our National Defense and feels the County should not attempt to block theproposal He questioned where these exercises would be done if Johnston County and easternNorth Carolina do not cooperate Mr Benton commented, every citizen ought to share in theresponsibility of building up our defensesThe County Manager explained the County is not seeking to block the proposal; onlyrequesting an impartial impact assessment be done12 Federal Emergency Management Funds Received_kThe EMS Director told - -the Board Johnston County has received food and sheltermoney from Federal Emergency Management Funds in the amount of 32,685; an increase ofapproximately 7,000 over last years allocation These funds will be appropriated to thefollowing agencies within the County Johnston -Lee Community Action, The Salvation Army,Smithfield Rescue Mission, Johnston County Chapter of Red Cross, Harbor, Inc, and JohnstonArea Ministries Food Closets13 Appointments ApprovedCouncil on the Status of WomenUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, Barbara Taylor, Smithfield, was reappointed andRenee Sanders, Smithfield, was appointed to the Johnston County Council on the Status ofWomen Terms are to begin November, 1988, and end November, 1990?P331Livestock Arena Mana --ement BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the following persons were appointed to serve twoyear terms 11 -88 to 11 -90 on the Johnston County Livestock Arena Management Board HobertReeder, Smithfield; William I Wellons, Princeton; James W Lee, Four Oaks; Charlie PBatten, Four Oaks; Lemay Turner, Clayton; J B Stephenson, Angier; W J Woodard, Jr,Clayton; Norman C Denning, Four Oaks; James Langley, Angier; James Rogerson, KenlyKen Bateman and Phil Ricks from the Johnston County Agricultural Extension Service wereappointed as ex- officio members of this boardJohnston County Industrial Facilities Pollution Control Financing AuthorityCommissioner James W Cash moved that James W Narron of Smithfield be appointedto fill the unexpired term of M B Wilson on the Industrial Facilities Pollution ControlFinancing Authority; term to begin immediately and end August, 1993Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteJohnston County Area Mental Health BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, Ruth Edwards High, Smithfield, was appointed to theJohnston County Area Mental Health Board; term to begin immediately and end October, 199214 Recreation Grants ApprovedCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the following recreation grants beapproved Clayton Band Boosters, 2,000; North Johnston Middle School Booster Club, 2,000;Town of Benson Parks Recreation, 2,000; Princeton Jaycees, 2,000Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote15 Designation of Voting Delegate to N C Association of County Commissioners -Legislative Goals ConferenceUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, Commissioner James W Cash was designatedvoting delegate to represent Johnston County at the North Carolina Association of CountyCommissioners Legislative Goals Conference to be held December 8th and 9th at ResearchTriangle Park, North Carolina16 Subdivisions ApprovedUpon the recommendation of the County Planning Board, the following subdivisionswere considered for approvalA Willowbrook - Phase II, Turnberry Dev Co Mike Marvel, Owner; Old US 70;Clayton Township, 7 buildings; Motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded byCommissioner Howard Benton and carried; plat executed by Chairman B River Bend, PhaseII, William E Johnson, Owner; SR 1705; Wilders Township, 19 lots; Restrictions LandscapedEntrance Sign; Motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner James WCash and carried; plat executed by Chairman17 Sidewalk - New Courthouse and Jail AnnexThe County Manager reported to the Board he had met with the architect andcontractors, along with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board, to discuss citizencomplaints about the design of the sidewalk which is being laid around New -Courthouseand Jail Annex It was the consensus of those assembled that due to the rolling surface andthe varying depth of the impressions, the sidewalk could prove to be potentially hazardousand was therefore not acceptable due to the liability risk to the County and the Town ofSmithfieldThe subcontractor has agreed to pour a sample section of another pattern with a flatsurface, larger blocks and a uniform and less profound impression Weather permitting, thenew sample will be poured Thursday, November 10th, for viewing by the Board members Ifthis pattern is acceptable by the Board, the subcontractor will proceed using this newpattern in pouring sidewalk around the New Courthouse and Jail AnnexThe County Manager explained the entrance area on Second Street and the walk wayon the east side of the Courthouse will be updated to be compatible with the new pavedareas332November 7, 1988 ContinuedExecutive SessionUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Commissioner JohnM Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board went into Executive Session for thepurpose of discussing matters of potential litigation involving the CountyRegular SessionCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the Board adjourn Executive Session andresume Regular SessionCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteRecessed for Lunch18 Airport Authority Requests Joint MeetingThe County Manager informed the Board the Airport Authority is requesting a jointmeeting for the week of December 12th to hear a presentation and discuss long range plansfor the airportThe Board requested the County Manager arrange the joint meeting with the AirportAuthority for Monday evening, December 12th19 Commissioner Howard Benton Proposes Board Consider Water Sewer AuthorityCommissioner Howard Benton asked the Board to consider setting up an Authority tomanage the Countys water sewer system Commissioner Benton requested the County Managerfurnish each Board member another copy of the 1986 Proposal for Operation and Maintenanceof the Johnston County Water Supply System He also commented that the County presentlyhas an 18,000,000 investment which needs overall management in an orderly matterCommissioner Frank B Holding responded that he appreciates Commissioner Bentonsconcern and foresees this as one of the Countys future needsIn discussing the Countys water and sewer system, Chairman Denning reassuredCommissioner Benton the Four Oaks to Benson water line will be builtCommissioner John M Booker commented that it has been a pleasure for him to serveon this Board and he hopes to be successful in his bid for re- election on November- 8thChairman Denning responded, it has been a great privilege to serve with bothCommissioner Booker and Commissioner BentonUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank B Holding and carried, the Board adjournedXmu c9vJo3kee H Ennis, Acting Clerkz? , L?L? C411Eleanor N CreechClerk to the BoardNorman C Denning,iiiDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 31542 PMCreated492003 124456 PMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date1171988Book18