June 13, 1988 - 7:00 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Recessed)

Meeting of the Johnston County Board of CommissionersJune 13, 1988The Johnston County Board of Commissioners reconvened regular session on Monday,June 13, 1988, at 700 pm 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, and Eleanor N Creech, Clerk to theBoardThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted1 Town of Benson - Request Water LineMayor Charles Matthews of Benson met with the Board and again asked the Board tobudget funds to build the water line from Four Oaks to Benson Mayor Matthews emphasizedthe concern of Benson officials in that funds are not proposed in the 1988 -89 budget TheMayor stated he understands the County has applied for State Clean Water Bond Money,however, these funds are very competitive and they need to know definitely if a water lineis going to be built He stated Benson can draw up to a million gallons a day from DunnCape Fear and they are fast getting to that pointMayor Matthews read the letter of commitment from the County dated March 5, 1986,to build a water line to Benson He continued by saying they need the water line to meetcommitments and future growth The mayor again restated Bensons concerns in asking theBoard to consider some money somewhere in this years budget to start the water line fromFour Oaks to Benson since the availability of Clean Water Bond Money is not certainCommissioner Howard Benton commented that the Boards intentions are good butthe people in Benson are concerned that nothing has happened Commissioner Benton says hewants to see the water line funded, as the Town of Benson is getting into a criticalsituation They need water badly for industrial prospect commitmentsThe Chairman said it is the intent of this Board to start the water line from FourOaks to Benson in the 188 -189 budget year and the Board is going to give this request alotof thought The water line is in the proposed budget, but contingent upon the State waterloan funds at the present timeMayor Matthews asked the Board to notify the town as soon as a decision is made,as they need something to show that a commitment has been made by the Board TheChairman told Mayor Matthews the County Manager will correspond with Benson officials2 Sheriff Narron - Budget RequestThe Sheriff again met with the Board and reported that he has met with the CountyManager and Commissioner John M Booker regarding additional personnel for the new jail anddetention center In the report, the Commissioners were concerned that sixteen additionalemployees were recommended to operate the new jailThe County Manager, reporting to the Board, gave a breakdown of the proposedadditional jail employees control room - four; booking - three; relief for vac sick holiday -one; and jail - eight, a total of approximately 182,392 first year cost The proposedadditional employees for the jail brings the total personnel to 31, including staffing for asatellite jail to be operated, if necessary, in the old jail quartersMary Atkinson, a resident of the Archer Lodge Community near Wendell, met withthe Board stating a concerned interest in the need for more patrol officers, and the need formore money appropriated for a special task force to investigate break -ins Mrs Atkinsonstated that her home has been broken into twice in the past eight years and asked theIi{F jIn discussion, Commissioner John M Booker related to State mandateson upgradingjail facilities and security regulations causing a need forincreased personnelCommissionerHowardBenton asked the Board to also consider additionalpatrol deputies anddrug officersfor thesheriffs office The Sheriff again elaborated or the need for six additional officersHe saidthey are desperately needed in the County,stating, the Sheriffs office isworkingextremely hard on problems in the County Heagain emphasized theneed for twounswornofficers and four officersMary Atkinson, a resident of the Archer Lodge Community near Wendell, met withthe Board stating a concerned interest in the need for more patrol officers, and the need formore money appropriated for a special task force to investigate break -ins Mrs Atkinsonstated that her home has been broken into twice in the past eight years and asked theIi{F j279June 13, 1988 ContinBoard to consider the law enforcement needs, even if a tax increase is needed to upgradelaw enforcement and schools in Johnston CountyExecutive SessionUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerHoward Benton and carried, the Board recessed regular session to meet in Executive Sessionto discuss personnel mattersUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash and carried, the Board adjourned Executive Session and resumed RegularSessionRegular Session4 Department of Transportation - Stop Light at Johnston Square Shopping PlazaCharles Parrish with the Department of Transportation and other State officials metwith the Board, at the Boards request, to justify the installation of a stop light at theentrance to Johnston Square Shopping Plaza The Board had expressed concern because ofthe proximity of the lights to 301 and the Highway 70A intersection DOT officials explainedthis light has been studied for some time and meets two warrants for a traffic signal; 1traffic volume and 2 lack of a safe exit or entrance to the shopping centerThe Traffic Engineer says that all statistics have projected that traffic will not backup into the Highway 70A intersection They will, however, monitor the light at peak traffictimes, and a detector system can be installed, if necessary, to override the 301 traffic lightto prevent back -up into the Highway 70A intersectionThe Board thanked the DOT officials for coming to address the matter CharlieParrish stated DOT will be glad to address further questions should any arise5 Fireworks DisplaysCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the Town of Pine Level and the SmithfieldOptimist Club be granted permission to hold a fireworks display in accordance with GS 14 -410- 14 -415 on Monday, July 4, 19887 Budget Work SessionThe Board discussed the schools request for teachers supplements and asked theCounty Manager to contact Dr Ellerbe to determine exactly which teachers get supplementsThe Board briefly discussed funds requested for the asbestos removal at Clayton SchoolCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote6 Budget Amendments - Health DepartmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendments wereapprovedExpenditure Increase Administration10- 5900 -7400 Equipment 1,500Revenue Increase Administration10- 3511-82 Medicaid 1,500Expenditure Increase Child Health10- 5945 -7400 Capital Outlay 17,345Expenditure Decrease Child Health10 -5945 -0200 Salaries 10,84510- 5945 -0500 FICA 90Q10- 5945 -0600 Hospital Insurance 4`0d`10- 5945 -0700 Retirement 2,21010- 5945 -1400 Travel 92010- 5945 -3300 Dept Supplies 700Total 1,370Revenue Increase Child Health10- 3519 -826 Title XIX Funds 1,3707 Budget Work SessionThe Board discussed the schools request for teachers supplements and asked theCounty Manager to contact Dr Ellerbe to determine exactly which teachers get supplementsThe Board briefly discussed funds requested for the asbestos removal at Clayton SchoolJune 13, 1988 ContinuedThe Board also discussed the following budget requests, however, made no definitedecisions at this timeA Tobacco Museum - 15,000B Benson Auditorium Performing Arts Center - 25,000C Employees Benefits - 42 across - the -board salary increase1 Salary Plan Study2 Section 125 PlanBy motion of Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried, the board authorized the implementation of the Section125 Plan for employees participation and authorized the County Manager to executethe necessary documentsD Sheriffs Department - Personnel to operate new jail - request of 16 newemployees The Board discussed consideration of 10 or 12 new positionsE Water and Sewer Projects - The Board tentatively agreed to redesignate the84,000 appropriated in this years budget for the Manville site, an industrialprospect south of Fieldcrest Mills that has not developed The Board emphasized,however, they will support a project if the industry decides to locate in the countyat a later dateF Landfill Scales - Commissioner Howard Benton questioned a recommendation forscales at the County landfill He says 35,000 is a lot of money for a set of scalesand asked for information on type of refuse going to the landfill and what isrejected8 Recreation Grant - Kenly Kiwanis Club Grant AmendedCommissioner James W Cash moved the Kenly Kiwanis Club Recreation Grant for1987 -88 be amended to include restroom facilities at Grady ParkCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote9 Johnston County Wastewater Treatment Facilities - Administration ChangesCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the County contemplate making somechanges in the way the Johnston County Wastewater Treatment Plant is administeredCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Commissioner JohnM Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the Board recessed to meet again Monday, June20, 1988, at 7 oclock pmEleanor N CreechClerk to the BoardNorman C Denning, Chairman,JrteDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 14442 PMCreated492003 104317 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRecessedMinutes - Date6131988Book18