June 20, 1988 - 7:00 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Recessed)

Meeting of the Johnston County Board of CommissionersJune 20, 1988The Johnston County Board of Commissioners reconvened regular session on Monday,June 20, 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, Eleanor N Creech, Clerk to theBoard, and William R Britt, County AttorneyThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted1 Garner Rescue Squad - Budget RequestCharles Lambert, Chief, Garner - St Marys Rescue Squad, Inc, met with the Boardrequesting an annual subsidy in the amount of 20,000 Chief Lambert explained there issort of a blind area not real close to anyone, in and around Hwy 50 between McGeesCrossroads and Garner that the Garner Squad covers He said they also answer calls insideClayton City limits when needed; an average of approximately 15 to 25 calls a month inJohnston County He emphasized their first concern is to be able to answer these callChief Lambert stated that with the exception of Clayton, Johnston County RescueSquads do not go into Wake County He explained that Benson refused to go into WakeCounty; they will go to the Wake County line and call the Garner Squad Clayton will assistGarner and transport patients to hospitals in Wake CountyThe Chairman acknowledged Chief Lamberts request and explained the County hadpreviously received similar requests from other rescue squads coming into Johnston County,however, had made no commitments to these rescue squads2 Department of Social Services - Snace NeedsPhil Taylor, Vice Chairman, Social Services Board, met with the Board to discuss thespace problems of the Johnston County Department of Social Services Mr Taylor told theBoard the Social Services buildings do not meet revised State regulations The State hasscheduled a re- inspection for the first week in August, unless improvements are made, thebuildings will be found out of compliance Mr Taylor continued that from that point on,funds will be withheld Mr Niblock, Director of Social Services, stated that about 800 ofState administrative funds will be affected Mr Taylor and Mr Niblock stressed that revisedregulations are more specific about time frames, specific information and plans for correctiveactionIn proposing a solution to the Board, Mr Taylor suggested immediate plans for anew building or an addition for private interview space, including hallways and closets forabout 22 employees in order to come into compliance with new regulations He emphasizedthey need more private office space The Department of Social Services has 66 employees andthere are 36 rooms in the building Mr Niblock says they need approximately 5,000 squarefeet The Board figured a cost of approximately 300,000Commissioner John M Booker agreed that conditions are bad and the need forimprovements at DSS are long past dueAfter a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the Board authorizea facility study be made to meet State revised regulations for the Department of SocialServices and that an immediate estimate of cost of about 300,000 be put in the 1988 -89budget to solve this problemCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteExecutive SessionUpon amotion byCommissioner John M Booker, duly secondedby CommissionerJames W Cashand carried,the Board recessed regular session to meet inExecutive Sessionto discuss realproperty acquisitionUpon amotion byCommissioner John M Booker, duly secondedby CommissionerHoward Bentonand carried,the Board adjourned Executive Session andresumed regularsessioni 4June 20, 1988 ContinuedRegular Session3 Water Rates AdoptedUpon the recommendation of the County Manager, Commissioner James W Cash movedthe following water rates be adoptedClayton - No Change 0731000 gallonsFour Oaks - No Change 0781000 gallonsSelma, Kenly, Pine Level, Princeton -Change from 071 to 0741000 gallonsWest Smithfield Sanitary District - No Change 0641000 gallonsRate includes a 001 surcharge for stream monitoring to detect synthetics andtoxins Increase cost is associated with power requirements for pump stationsCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote4 Budget Work SessionThe County Manager reviewed with the Board the following budget revisionsSchool Supplement150,000A sbestos Removal175,000Tobacco Museum10,000Benson Auditorium20,000Recreation Grants60,000Employee Benefits0Personnel Study0New Projectsnew jailHoward Trucking Sewer42,800Howard Trucking Water3,000Ben Venue Labs80,800Manville Site84,000Sheriffs Departmenthoping for a full timeJail 16 employees @drug officer to be assigned to the County14,100 Partial Year182,309Switchboard 1 @ 14,10011,783Water Study4,400TOTAL ADDITIONAL FUNDS 656,092He explained the 656,092 represents a tax increase of approximately four centsThe Board again discussed the school supplements for teachers and the currentexpenses in the budget as related to the 45 salary increases proposed by the State TheCommissioners question, at this point, is how much money the change from 7 to 45 hasfreed -up in the school budget request, and instructed the County Manager to talk with theSchool Superintendent to make this determinationSheriffs Department BudgetIn discussing the jail budget, the Board observed that County jails are not beingreimbursed from the State as they should for the safekeeping of prisoners; operating cost isnot consistent with revenues The County Manager was instructed to prepare a report on jailrevenues for the years of 1984 through 19875 MOTION - JAIL REIMBURSEMENT ORDERIn an effort to call attention to the Countys concern, Commissioner Frank B Holdingmoved the North Carolina General Assembly be requested to adjust counties reimbursementfor the safekeeping of prisoners from 1250 per day to 2500 per dayCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteIn further discussion, _Commissioner Holding suggested that the Board authorize fundsin the budget for the Sheriff to hire fourteen additional employees for the jailaIIThe Sheriff again met with the Boardto discuss hisbudgetrequest andre- emphasized the importance of law enforcement in the County Because ofthe Countysgrowth, there are great demands for more manpower,additional drugenforcement, as well asadditional drug money In referring to his originalrequest for thenew jailfacilities, theSheriff again reminded the Board of the need fornone less than16 newemployees toproperly secure the new facility The Sheriff toldthe Board he ishoping for a full timedrug officer to be assigned to the CountyIn discussing the jail budget, the Board observed that County jails are not beingreimbursed from the State as they should for the safekeeping of prisoners; operating cost isnot consistent with revenues The County Manager was instructed to prepare a report on jailrevenues for the years of 1984 through 19875 MOTION - JAIL REIMBURSEMENT ORDERIn an effort to call attention to the Countys concern, Commissioner Frank B Holdingmoved the North Carolina General Assembly be requested to adjust counties reimbursementfor the safekeeping of prisoners from 1250 per day to 2500 per dayCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteIn further discussion, _Commissioner Holding suggested that the Board authorize fundsin the budget for the Sheriff to hire fourteen additional employees for the jailaIIJune 20, 1988 ContinChairman Denning expressed concern about part -time employees for the jail, he doesnot want the County to get sued for the lack of personnel to properly maintain the Countyj ail 6 MOTION - NEW OFFICERS FOR SHERIFFS OFFICECommissioner Howard Benton moved the Sheriffs Department be funded in the1988 -1989 Budget to employ one additional sworn officer, one additional unsworn officer andthat drug funds be increased to 20,000Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteThe Board asked that an accountability of drug funds be furnished to the Board orCounty ManagerThe Board spoke briefly with the Sheriff regarding officers driving county cars andwearing county uniforms when performing private dutyCommissioner John M Booker also reminded the Sheriff he should look very carefullyat using the equipment he has if his manpower is increased Commissioner Booker continued,he still questions manpower for the jail, does not think 14 additional people will be enough,however, he feels the Sheriff is doing the best he can with what he has gotBoard members emphasized concern for the needs of the Sheriffs Department, sayingthe people deserve good law enforcement, but there will always be problems7 Budget Amendment - Mental Health DepartmentUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Commissioner JohnM Booker and carried, the following budget amendment was approvedExpenditure DecreasePersonal Services 28,141Expenditure IncreaseSupplies Materials 7,868Current Obligations Services 2,367Fixed Charges Other Expenses 1,225Capital Outlay 3,898Contracts, Grants, Subsidies 114,740Revenue IncreaseCounty General Funds 100,000Substance Abuse Assessment Fees 1,267Contributions 6908 Surplus Property - Wrecked Vehicle - Sheriffs DepartmentCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the wrecked 1986 Ford, serial number2FABP43G3GX170794 be declared surplus property and soldCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote9 New Vehicle Authorized for Sheriffs DepartmentCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the Sheriffs Department be authorized topurchase a new car under State contract at a price of 12,688 to replace the wrecked one,and amend the budget to provide the necessary funds as followsExpenditure Increase Sheriffs DepartmentVehicle Capital Outlay 1051007400 12,688Expenditure Decrease Non DepartmentUnemployment Ins 1066005420 12, 688Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash and carried, the Board recessed until Monday, June 27, 1988Norman C Denning,Eleanor N CreechClerk to the BoardWDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 15452 PMCreated492003 104500 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRecessedMinutes - Date6201988Book18