June 6, 1988 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Meeting of Johnston CounBoard of CommissionersJune 6, 1988The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June6, 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, Eleanor N Creech, Clerk to theBoard, 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 May 5, 1988,May 10, 1988, and May 23, 1988, board meetings There being no corrections, the Chairmandeclared the minutes stand approved as recorded2 Public Hearing - 1988 -89 Proposed BudgetAdvertised May 27, 1988Date and Timer June 6, 1988, 1000 amPurpose To solicit citizen participation and comments on the proposed budget anduse of Revenue Sharing fundsThe Chairman opened the Public Hearing and the following people addressed theBoardJerry Robinson, Health Director, on behalf of Johnston County Department HeadsThe following is intended to respectfully communicate the shared concerns of theDepartment Heads who are in attendance today and have signed this document and those whoare not here but have signed itWe appreciate the Commissioners interestdeciding the budget for next fiscal year We reavarious groups will exceed your desired level ofselections will necessarily be made, and that it isWe respect the difficult task that the Manager hada budget that involved no tax increaseand consideration of our concerns whenlize that the totality of all requests frombudget allocation, that prioritization andimpossible for you to please all interestsin complying with the mandate to prepareDepartment Heads work closely, in daily contact with the emotional state of regularCounty employees and wish to share a few thoughts about this in the spirit of facilitatingcommunication Regular, salaried county employees share an intensely held belief that theyshould receive a higher priority and benefit accordingly in budget considerations DepartmentHeads share this concern for and with their employees and additionally have a strong desireto not continue to function as an expensive training and experience school for otheremployers These and other concerns result in the following suggestions that we respectfullyask to be placed in considerationRegular County employees are paid on a scale that is 13 and dropping below theState scale and comparable wages If the proposed market salary adjustment is kept intact wewould prevent further deterioration of our pay in comparison to other public employees whowork in this county We therefore strongly support the Managers insertion of a marketsalary adjustment fund at the level and amount as proposed The Manager was able topropose this fund without a tax increase Furthermore, Department Heads request that theCommissioners support the Managers call for a wage study which we believe will documentthe negative effects of the regular County employees being paid badly in comparison to otherpublic employees who work in and for Johnston CountySecondly, inclusion of a performance award adjustment fund at 210 of the payrollwould give Department Heads necessary management leverage to motivate employees to striveand remain in their positions here A performance award fund including FICA and Retirementwould not totally be a cost to local funds because it would be netted against non localrevenues which supplement the salaries of a majority of regular County employees Withoutrewards the only management leverage Department Heads have are negative sanctions- Therefore, Department Heads strongly feel that with such a fund we can maintain a highlevel of employee performance4 M4141June 6, 198`8 ContinuedThirdly, we are pleased that sworn officers receive 5 participation in a 401K planWe would like to see other regular County employees receive the same or a portion of thesame benefit This benefit would cost differing amounts based on the percentage ofparticipation we are allowed and the amount of non local revenues we can apply to the costFourth, we advocate that the Commissioners sanction the Manager to implement aSection 125 flexible benefit plan which would allow employees to tailor benefits to their needsSuch plans implemented in other Counties typically cost the County no additional costEven though there would still be significant differences between the pay and benefitsgiven regular County employees and other local public employees, we believe that oursuggestions would measurable improve the balanceThe Department Heads believe that we have a solid record of responsible, costeffective administration of the County service programs We would be pleased to work closelywith the Manager to restrain the local cost of our suggestions At this point what we arerequesting is the opportunity to work with the Manager to better meet employee needs, whichmeans that our suggestions need to remain high on the priority list of consideration by theCommissionersWe thank you for your time, attention and considerationDan Searcy, Mental Health DirectorDetail of Costs of Department Heads ProposalFirst SuggestionA Support of Managers proposed annual market adjustment - Cost included inManagers proposed budgetB Support of pay plan study - Manager has estimated costSecond SuggestionInclusion of a performance award fund -IRough Est Fund Level Total Cost Revenue Offset Net Cost210 153,405 46,000 107,40511 76,702 23,000 53,702Third SuggestionInclusion of remaining regular employees in 401K plan Participation Cost5 282,824 This equals officers4 226,2593 169,6942 113,1291 56,564Fourth SuggestionImplementation of Section 125 flexible benefits plan with, Colonial Insurance, there is noCounty costDan Searcy further commented he feels these benefits would greatly enhancerecruitment of personnel at the Mental Health Clinic and other agenciesRoyster Martin, Chairman, Johnston County Board of EducationSTATEMENT TO THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSJune 6, 1988The local budget for the Johnston County Schools includes two funds the CapitalOutlay fund and the local current expense fund At the present time, the Capital funding israther stable because of your commitments of the past which extend the requirements of state269June 6 1988law both in terms of the duration and the amount of sales tax receipts dedicated to theschools Since that issue is settled, as I understand it, and since it does not impact on thead valorem tax, I will not comment further on itThe local current expense fund includes appropriations by the Board of Commissionersand other funds which are not appropriated but which are accounted for through the localexpense fund Some of these funds are state funds, some are federal, some are grants, comeare fines and forfeitures and some are from various other sources which differ year to yearOnly those funds which are appropriated by the Commissioners may be derived from the advalorem taxes of the countyThe current years appropriation 1987 -1988 was 5,900,000 The Board of Educationhas requested 6,896,639 for fiscal 1988 -1989, an increase of 996,639 There are a number ofreasons for this increased request1 It is based on a slight increase in enrollment from 14,561 to 14,595 as suggestedby the State2 We have estimated that pay increases will amount to 7 for all employees paidfrom local funds This is the percentage requested by the State Board ofEducation to the General Assembly3 We have increased the local instructional supply budget to 12,00 per student ascompared to 1030 this year4, We have anticipated increases in telephone charges associated with new computerand satellite based instructional programs, an 8 increase in electricity and a 5increase in other utilities5 A new disability plan for employees mandated by the State is expected to cost usan estimated 50,00010 The big item both in terms of cost and importance is 234,000 to increase thelocal supplement for teachers For years we have struggled to advance thesupplement to a level that is more appropriate for a county like ours which mustcompete with other counties who have larger supplements Positive action toapprove these funds will send a message that teaching is an important job inJohnston County I believe the public will support us in this initiativeTo approve the full request of the Board of Education will require you to increasethe County Managers proposal by 596,639 If I am correct in the understanding that eachpenny on the tax rate is expected to yield approximately 175,000, this converts to less than3Z¢ on the tax rate I believe that the people are willing to pay that when it only amountsto 1750 more on a home valued at 50,000I want to thank you for your consideration and urge that you fund the request ofthe Board of Education in fullCommissioner John6Postal rates have increased from 220 to 250 for each letterelaborate on request for teacherssupplements7We anticipate costs of custodial supplies toincrease about 10 becauseof newcounty Dr Ellerbe furnishedboard membersfederal regulations on individually labeled containers which may eliminatesavingsfor North Carolina SchoolAdministrativefrom bulk buyingState does not payenough to compensate teachersadequately8Hospitalization costs have already increasedfrom 780 per employee peryear atthe beginning of this year of 1126 which wecurrently are paying9Costs to the school system are increasingin nearly all areas becauseof thenatural rate of inflation just as they are foreveryone else10 The big item both in terms of cost and importance is 234,000 to increase thelocal supplement for teachers For years we have struggled to advance thesupplement to a level that is more appropriate for a county like ours which mustcompete with other counties who have larger supplements Positive action toapprove these funds will send a message that teaching is an important job inJohnston County I believe the public will support us in this initiativeTo approve the full request of the Board of Education will require you to increasethe County Managers proposal by 596,639 If I am correct in the understanding that eachpenny on the tax rate is expected to yield approximately 175,000, this converts to less than3Z¢ on the tax rate I believe that the people are willing to pay that when it only amountsto 1750 more on a home valued at 50,000I want to thank you for your consideration and urge that you fund the request ofthe Board of Education in fullCommissioner JohnM Booker askedDr Ellerbe, Superintendent of Schools, toelaborate on request for teacherssupplementsDr Ellerbe responded; reasonand advantageis retainage and recruitingof teachers in thecounty Dr Ellerbe furnishedboard memberswith a copy of the 1987 -88Local Salary Supplementsfor North Carolina SchoolAdministrativeunits; commenting that theState does not payenough to compensate teachersadequatelyDr Ellerbe also related to the cost of about 2 million dollars to clean up theasbestos at Clayton Primary SchoolDr Dicky Parrish, School Board Member, stated he supports the school budget andasked the Board to consider these requests270Ben Niblock, Department of Social Services, Director asked the Board to putreclassification money back in the budget for Eligibility Specialists at a cost to the County of4800Commissioner John M Booker asked Mr Niblock if the Social Services Departmentneeds additional AFDC workers Mr Niblock responded, No, not right now , he continuedthat he had a hard working, conscientious group and he will not add additional staff,unless absolutely necessaryiTen years ago DSS had 88 employees, they now have 66; DSS employees have toperform more jobs Mr Niblock emphasized that eligibility work is the most complicated workin the Social Services ProgramTobacco Museum, Kenly, North CarolinaSpeaking in behalf of the Tobacco Museum of North Carolina, Martha Vick, DirectorMr Chairman and members of the Board, we appreciate this opportunity to discusswith you our request for fundingAs you are aware, the Tobacco Museum has requested 15,000 to assist us with thefirst stages of development of a farmstead to compliment our existing museumWeunderstand thatyou havebeen petitionedbymany worthwhile organizations,along withthe departmentsin JohnstonCounty, for neworincreased funding We recognizethat you are in a difficultsituation asyou try to meetallthese needs, while at the sametime, someof your sourcesof fundinghave been cutWedo empathize with you and theManager inthis decision - making processHowever, we ask that you re- consider our request for finances for these reasons1 The Tobacco Museum is an educational institution2 The Tobacco Museum serves as a tourist site, which attracts traffic fromInterstate 95 As travelers stop at the museum, they also patronize localbusinesses which in turn generates revenue for Johnston County3 The Tobacco Museum is preserving the history and heritage of Johnston Countyand its residents4 The Tobacco Museum has been recognized by the Institute of Museum Services, afederal agency, as a well - managed museum endeavoring to operate within thestandards of the museum profession5 The Tobacco Museum has also been recognized by the North Carolina Division ofArchives History as a site which merits technical assistance from their staffThe Division has endorsed our concept of developing a farmstead and they haveoffered to help They are excited about the idea of us establishing a historicrestoration for the Depression era, since no such site currently exists in NorthCarolina6 The Tobacco Museum has been given three structures which are ideal for thefarmstead we want to re- create Volunteers have already spent in excess of 150hours working on these structures Our next step is to prepare the site and tophysically move these structures to Kenly on museum property7 The Division of Archives History may be able to provide some funds for thisproject, but not before 1990 In order to begin the restoration, we need fundsnow We will be in a better position to receive state funding at a later date if wehave already received some local fundingSuzanne Bailey, President of the Museums Board of Directors, is here with metoday We have brought some additional written information about the museum and thefarmstead project for your referenceIf Mrs Bailey and I can answer any questions, we will be glad to do soAgain, we ask that you give our request for 15,000, or any portion of that, carefulconsideration as you finalize the Countys budget We thank you, for this opportunity to makea personal pleaAre there any questions dI t271MLSIMAWr ee_,Mrs Vick further explained the 15, 000 will be a one time request; the total estimateof the farmstead project, to get it moved and on the site, is approximately 50,000 WilsonCounty is considering a 10,000 request for the projectSuzanne Bailey, President, Board of Directors, Tobacco Museum, thanked the Boardfor the opportunity to appear She said, The Boyette farmstead is a great restorationproject It represents the depression era farmstead era and needs to be rememberedAmerican Red CrossVicki Medlin, Local Chapter Executive Director and Grover Dees, VolunteerMr Dees, as a Red Cross Volunteer, explained the need for an appropriation toassist the Johnston County Chapter of the American Red Cross Mr Dees said JohnstonCounty does not have an effective chapter at this time They have an estimated budget of131,000 that is needed to meet their responsibilities of setting up emergency shelters andestablishing training programs for relief in case of a natural disaster He told the Board theyare asking the towns for 1 per capita and United Way for 22,000 He emphasized the needto implement and get the Red Cross underway in Johnston CountyDepartment of Transportation Engineers, present at this time, had another scheduledmeeting and asked to be heard The Chairman declared the Public Hearing recessed in orderto hear the DOTRegular Session3 Department of Transportation EngineersMr Owen Etheridge, District Engineer, and Mr Ross Hailey, Maintenance Engineer,met with the Board Mr Hailey advised the Board that a flashing warning light has beenfunded for the SR 1501 and Highway 70 intersection to help maintain a more controlled flow oftrafficCommissioner John M Booker and other Commissioners expressed concern about thestop light to be installed on Highway 301 at the entrance to Johnston Square Shopping PlazaThe Boards concern relates to the nearby intersection of Highway 70A and 301 Mr Haileytold the Board that a State Highway traffic engineer will be glad to meet with the Board todiscuss this matter The date of July 5th was agreed uponCommissioner Benton expressed complaints from citizens regarding dust from roadsbeing stabilized related to the I -40 constructionCommissioner Cash asked that the DOT check on a sharp curve on Jack Road SR1557 to determine if warning signs need to be installed4 242 Extension Request at BensonGaines Townsend, Community Development Director, Town of Benson, appeared andasked for the Boards endorsement in getting Highway 242 extended along streets throughBenson to the I -40 intersection Mr Townsend said the Department of Transportation, so far,has been cooperative and this extension will enhance Bensons economy and growthAfter discussion, Commissioner Howard Benton moved the Board of Commissionersendorse the request from the Town of Benson to extend Highway 242 to the I -40 intersectionCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote5 Request for Funds for Renovation of the Benson Municipal Complex AuditoriumBensons Community Development Director asked the Board to consider a contributionof 25,000 in the 1988 -89 County Budget to the Benson Foundation for the Arts to assist inthe renovation of the auditorium of the newly renovated Municipal Complex formerly the oldBenson School Building Mr Townsend stated they anticipate the project cost atapproximately 200,000 This facility will provide a performing arts center It has a seatingcapacity of 450The Board agreed to take this request under advisement6 Resolution Approving Issuance of Bonds by The Johnston County Industrial Facilitiesand Pollution Control Financing Authority for KabiVitrum, Incread Commissioner Howard Benton introduced the following resolution the title of which was272June 6, 1988 ContinuedRESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THEJOHNSTON COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTIONCONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY FOR KABIVITRUM, INCWHEREAS, The Johnston County Industrial Facilities and PollutionControl Financing Authority the Authority has agreed to assist in thefinancing under the North Carolina Industrial and Pollution Control Facilities ;Financing Act the Act of an industrial project by KabiVitrum, Inc inJohnston County; andWHEREAS, the Authority intends to issue its Multi -ModalInterchangeable Rate Industrial Development Revenue Bonds KabiVitrum,Inc Project Series 1988 the Bonds, in the principal amount of up to5,500,000 through Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, NA, as placementagent; andWHEREAS, under NCGS 159C -4 and Section 147f of the InternalRevenue Code of 1986, as amended, the issuance of bonds under the Actmust be approved by the governing body of the county in which theproject to be financed under the Act is located; andWHEREAS, this Board has previously held a public hearing withrespect to the Bonds and approved in principle the project to be financedwith the Bonds;NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County,meetirg in regular session at the County Courthouse, North Carolina, onJune 6, 1988, de the followingBE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THECOUNTY OF JOHNSTONThe issuance of theAuthoritys Multi -Modal Interchangeable RateIndustrial Development Revenue Bonds KabiVitrum, IncProject, Series1988, in the principal amountof up to5,500,000 is herebyapprovedCommissioner HowardBentonmoved the passageof the foregoing1resolution and CommissionerJames WCash seconded themotion, and theresolution was passed by thefollowingvoteAyes CommissionersNormanC Denning, JamesW Cash, HowardBenton, John M BcokerNays NoneNot Voting Frank B Holding abstaining7 Benson School Property DeclinedCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the Board respectfully decline the JohnstonCounty Board of Educations offer for the County to purchase the Benson School propertyCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote8 Appointments - EMS CouncilCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the following appointments be made to the COGEmergency Medical Services Council for two year terms effective June, 1988; Gail S Reardon,Four Oaks, reappointment, Dewayne West, Smithfield, reappointment, Charles E Watson,Kenly, and Donald J Byrd, Angier appointmentsCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote9 Appointments - Library Board of TrusteesUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner HowardBenton and carried by unanimous vote, the following were reappointed for three year termseffective June, 1988, to the Library Board of Trustees Lillian Parrish, Benson; NorwoodThompson, Clayton10 Appointment - Oakland Fire DistrictUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, Wilton Worley was reappointed for a two year termeffective June, 1988, to the Oakland Fire District Commission273June 6, 1988 Continued ll Fireworks DisplaysPursuant to NC General Statutes 14- 410 -415, Commissioner James W Cash moved thatSouth Johnston High School be granted permission to hold a fireworks display immediatelyafter graduation on June 10, 1988, at 900 pm, and further moved the Archer LodgeCommunity Center be granted permission to hold a fireworks display on July 3rd at theRecreation Park for their Family Fun Day CelebrationCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote12 Voting Delegate - County Commissioners Annual ConferenceCommissioner John M Booker moved that James W Cash be designated as JohnstonCountys official voting delegate at the North Carolina Association of County Commissionersannual conferenceRevenue IncreaseMedicaid- CAP -MR 10,000Community Alcohol - Adolescent Funds 29,000Block Grant Youth Substance Abuse 12,000Total 51,000M Budget Amendment - Social ServicesUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank B Holding and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendment wasapprovedExpenditure DecreaseAFDC 10- 6140 71900 181,500Medicaid 10- 6140 -1907 65,000State Foster Care 10 -6140 -1906 6,600Expenditure IncreaseAFDC -EA 10- 6140 -1901 168,000Food Stamp Employment 10- 6140 -1910 13,000Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which caried by unanimous vote13 Public Hearing - Wynn Fire District Extension of BoundariesCommissioner Howard Benton moved a public hearing be set for July 5, 1988, at 10oclock am on the extension of the Wynn Fire District boundaries to a five mile districtCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote14 Recreation Grant Extension - 4 -H Extension ServicesCommissioner John M Booker moved the 4 -H Extension Service be granted a 90 dayextension on the use of the balance of their 1987 -88 Recreation Grant, a deadline date ofSeptember 30, 1988Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote15 Budget Amendment - Mental HealthUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Commissioner JohnM Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendment was approvedMental Health- Expenditure IncreasePersonal Services 37,000Supplies Materials 4,350Current Obligations Services 2,700Capital Outlay 6,637Contracts, Grants, Subsidies 2,725Expenditure DecreaseFixed Charges Other Expense 2,412Total 51,000Revenue IncreaseMedicaid- CAP -MR 10,000Community Alcohol - Adolescent Funds 29,000Block Grant Youth Substance Abuse 12,000Total 51,000M Budget Amendment - Social ServicesUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank B Holding and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendment wasapprovedExpenditure DecreaseAFDC 10- 6140 71900 181,500Medicaid 10- 6140 -1907 65,000State Foster Care 10 -6140 -1906 6,600Expenditure IncreaseAFDC -EA 10- 6140 -1901 168,000Food Stamp Employment 10- 6140 -1910 13,000274June 6, 1988 ContinuedIVB Adoptions 10- 6140 -1903 1,500IVE Foster Care 10- 6140 -1905 14,000Reg DSS Salaries 10- 6100 -0200 55,848Retirement 10- 6100 -0700 14,000FICA 10- 6100 -0500 5,000Total 18,248Revenue IncreaseAFDC -EA 10- 3532 -82 126,000State DSS Rev 10- 3531 -82 53,654Revenue DecreaseAFCD County Initated Checks 10- 3530 -74 140,000Co Spec App Contingencies 21,406Total 18,248II17 Budget Amendment - Health DepartmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendments wereapprovedExpenditure Decrease- Family PlanningSalaries 10- 5960 -0200 1,347Revenue Decrease - Family PlanningDHS Funds 10- 3519 -830 1,347Expenditure Increase -Child Health -School Health Funds 10- 5945 -4000 1,000Clinician 10- 5945 -4530 200Revenue Increase -Child HealthDHS Funds 10 -3519 -826 1,20018 New Horizon Program TransferredCommissioner John M Booker moved that the operation and administration of the NewHorizons Day Care Program be transferred from the Social Services Department to the MentalHealth DepartmentCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote19 I -40 Casing North of NC 210It was reported to the Board that Ballenger Group, Inc, a contractor on the I -40construction job near Benson, will allow the County to install 160 linear feet of 20 inch steelencasement pipe across I -40 just north of NC 210 prior to the paving, providing thatcertain concerns are metThe contractor expressed the desire to cooperate with the county, however, due toan extremely rigid schedule can not afford to be held up by the proposed installationAfter discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the following conditions onthe I -40 casing installation be met1 Johnston County and its agents agree to indemnity and hold harmless theBallenger Group for any claims directly resulting from the installation of the 20 inch steelencasement pipes; and 2 the work to be performed in a manner and at such time so as notto interfere with truck traffic and the construction schedule of the interstate constructionCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote20 Crossing of I -40 at State Road 1356The engineer reported that W E Blackmon Construction Company has givenpermission for the County to install a 2011 encasement pipe at the I -40 and State Road 1356interchange21 Water Sewer for Industrial SitesTom Broughton, Economic Development Director, met with the Board seeking water andsewer commitments for two industrial prospectsGIl275June 6, 1988 ContinuedTim Broome, engineer, quoted estimates to run water and sewer to the Micro site atapproximately 42,800 and to the SR 1901 site near Clayton at approximately 88,000After discussion the following action was takena Trucking Firm near MicroPursuant to action by the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County onJune 6, 1988, at their regular meeting, it is hereby ordered that funds areappropriated and made available in sufficient amount to provide water and sewerservice to the property lines of the trucking firm locating on SR 2391 nearMicroThis order has been incorporated in the Minutes and official actions of theBoard of Commissioners upon motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding andseconded by Commissioner Howard Benton The motion was carried by unanimousvoteb Pharmaceutical Company - SR 1901Pursuant to action by the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County onJune 6, 1988, at their regular meeting, it is hereby ordered that funds areappropriated and made available in sufficient amount to provide water and sewerservice to the property line of the pharmaceutical industry locating on SR 1901This order has been incorporated in the Minutes and official actions of theBoard of Commissioners upon motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding andseconded by Commissioner James W, Cash The motion was carried by unanimousvoteNote The Board indicated these commitments made contingent upon constructioncontracts being let on the industrial projects22 State Clean Water Bond MoneyThe Board briefly discussed the availability of State Clean Water Bond money relativeto the water line proposed from Four Oaks to Benson There has been no decision so far onState fundingThe Board asked the County Manager to work with Tim Broome in coordinating anapplication that will be most meaningful for getting State Clean Water Funds23 Eastern Regional Housing Authority ResignationCommissioner Frank B Holding advised the Board that Bill Joe Austin had told him ofhis intentions to retire from the Eastern Regional Housing Authority as of June 30, 1988 MrAustin has served on the Authority since 1942 and wishes to be replacedCommissioner James W Cash moved that Rudolph Allen of Clayton be appointed to theEastern Regional Housing Authority to fill the unexpired term of William J Austin This termto be effective June 30, 1988 and expire June 30, 1990Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote24 Resolution t William J AustiniUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the following resolution was adoptedRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, William Joe Austin has served as a member of theEastern Regional Housing Authority since his appointment on March 16, 1942,with dedication and distinction; andWHEREAS, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners arecognizant of Mr Austins genuine interest in the welfare of the communityand the contributions he has made as county representative on thisauthority for the past forty -six years; andWHEREAS, during these years of dedicated service he has played avital role in the important work of this organization;276June 6 1988 ContinuedNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Johnston County Boardof Commissioners does hereby convey to William Joe Austin our heart -feltappreciation and commendation for his long -time service and the exemplaryspirit he has exhibited in representing Johnston County on the EasternRegional Housing AuthorityiThis the 6th day of June, 198825 Maiming Project - State Land Records Management GrantUpon a motion by Commissioner James W cash, duly seconded by CommissionerHoward Benton and carried by unanimous vote, the following resolution was adoptedRESOLUTIONJOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSBE IT RESOLVED that on the 6th day of June, 1988, theCommissioners of Johnston County voted to apply for matching funds underthe North Carolina State Land Records Management Program through itsrepresentative, Jeff Coutu, Planning DirectorNOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Commissioners ofJohnston County that1 They share a willingness to participate in the State Land Recordsprogram2 They have budgeted the necessary funds in the General Fundfor FY 1988 -89 to match the grant funds requested3 The grant requested be in the amount of 50,0004 They will assign said funds to this project5 Upon accepting grant funds made available, all applicable lawswill be complied withThis the 6th day of June, 198826 Subdivisions ApprovedUpon the recommendation of the Planning Board the following subdivisions wereconsidered for approvalA Southhills - Section IV, Western Johnston Land Association Thomas Moore ,Owner; State Road 1526, State Road 1525; Cleveland Township, 48 lots; Restrictions Letter ofcredit on road; motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, seconded by Commissioner James WCash and carried; plat executed by Chairman B LAURA, Steven Byrd, Owner; State Road2316; Boon Hill Township, 13 lots; motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded byCommissioner John M Booker and carried; plat executed by Chairman C C and M MobileHome Park, Willard Carpenter, Owner; State Road 1150; Ingrams Township, 7 lots; motion byCommissioner Howard Benton, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried; platexecuted by Chairman D Mill Creek, Willard Carpenter, Owner; State Road 1189; BentonvilleTownship, 9 lots; motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner FrankB Holding and carried; plat executed by Chairman E Little Creek Ranches - Phase I,William E Johnson, Owner; State Road 1571; Clayton Township, 5 lots; Restrictions Roadmaintenance agreement; motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by CommissionerHoward Benton and carried; plat executed by ChairmanPublic Hearing Reconvened27 1988 -89 Proposed BudgetFreddv Narron, SheriffSheriff Narron speaking to the Board on behalf of his proposed budget stated the `County has had many progressive changes because of the Boards funding, and heappreciates what the Board has done for the Johnston County Sheriffs Department TheSheriff continuing, addressed the growing drug problem and asked for two additional drugofficers and more money to deal with drug related investigations; two positions for non -swornofficers to help with prisoner transports and mental health patients No cars would beneeded for the non -sworn officers JuneIn addressing the Jail Budget the Sheriff asked for eleven additional full -time jailors;in the Communications Division he requested four new dispatchers Sheriff Narron related tomany difficulties in running the Sheriffs Office, the Jail and the Communications Divisionwith so many part -time employees, stating he had spent approximately 156,000 in part timesalaries It is his contention this money can be more wisely used in employing full -timepeopleThe Sheriff talked with the Board at length about the number of personnel needed tooperate the new jail and the satellite jail in compliance with State jail regulations andmandatesIn conclusion, the Board asked the County Manager and the Sheriff to work out anew proposal on personnel needed and how to best administer the new jail facilities, andreport back to the Board28 Town of Smithfield Request Expansion of Rescue BuildingThe County Manager read a letter from the Town of Smithfield requesting the Boardto consider expanding the County owned building, located on Highway 301 South, used by theSmithfield Rescue SquadThe Board took no action on the request at this timeThe Chairman asked if there were others that wished to address the Board on the1988 -89 Proposed Budget There being no further comments, the Chairman declared the PublicHearing closedRegular Session29 Alert Cable TVThe County Manager advised the Board of a pending transaction between the parentcompany of Alert Cable TV, Wometco Cable TV, and Cablevision Industries, Inc of Liberty,New York A letter of intent has been signed whereby Cablevision Industries will acquire allWometco properties except the Atlanta regionUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried, the Board recessed until Monday, June 13, 1988, at 7 oclockpmEleanor N CreechClerk to the BoardinNorman C Denning, ChairmanJ277DetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 21204 PMCreated492003 104119 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date661988Book18