August 1, 1988 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Meeting of Johnston County Board of CommissionersAugust 1, 1988The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday,August 1, 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, and Eleanor N Creech, Clerk to theBoardThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted1 MinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of June 27, 1988,and July 5, 1988, board meetings There being no corrections, the Chairman declared theminutes stand approved as recorded2 Public Hearing on a Qualified Small Issue Revenue Bond Issue toFinance a Projectfor LochPharmaceuticals, Incand Subsequent Approval of theIssuance of NotExceeding10,000,000 AggregatePrincipal Amount of Qualified Small Issue RevenueBonds ofThe Johnston CountyIndustrial Facilities and PollutionControl FinancingAuthority to Finance the Project and Approval of the ProjectAdvertised July 15, 1988 Date Time of Public Hearing August 1,1988, 10 amAt 1000 AM, the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the County ofJohnston the Board announced that the Board would proceed to hold a public hearing andwould hear anyone who wished to be heard on the proposed issuance by the Johnston CountyIndustrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority the Authority of notexceeding 10,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its qualified small issue revenue bonds topay all or a portion of the cost of the acquisition of a 70 acre parcel of land located on thenorthwest side of Powhatan Road, 3 miles east of Clayton, 4 mile north of US Highway 70,Clayton Township in Johnston County, and the construction thereon of a building and theacquisition and installation of equipment, all the manufacturing of pharmaceutical productsthe Project The Project is to be owned and operated by Loch Pharmaceuticals, Inc, anOhio corporation the Company The Chairman stated that the Authority had adopted a resolution expressing itsintention to issue qualified small issue revenue bonds and authorizing the execution anddelivery of a memorandum of agreement pertaining to the financing of the Project for theCompany The Chairman then submitted copies of the resolution and the memorandum ofagreement to the BoardThe Clerk to the Board presented an affidavit showing publication in a newspaper ofgeneral circulation in Johnston County on a date at least 14 days prior hereto of notice ofthe public hearing The Chairman directed that the affidavit of publication be attached tothis extract of minutes as Exhibit AThe Chairmanrequested thatthe Clerk to theBoard inquire in and around theCommissioners MeetingRoom to determine whether therewere any other persons who wishedto speak at the publichearing TheClerk to the Boardreturned after making such inquiryto report that no otherpersons whowished to speak atthe public hearing were found Thenames and addressesof the personswho were presentand who offered comments on theproposed issuance ofthe qualified smallissue revenuebonds to finance the Project and asummary of the testimony presented isappended as Exhibit BAt 1010 am, the Chairman requested that the Clerk to the Board inquire againelsewhere in and around the Commissioners Meeting Room to determine whether there wereany other persons who wished to speak at the public hearing The Clerk to the Boardreturned after making such inquiry to report that no other persons who wished to speak atthe public hearing were foundAfter the Board had heard all persons who had requested to be heard, CommissionerFrank B Holding moved that the public hearing be closed The motion was seconded byCommissioner John M Booker, DMV and was unanimously adoptedThe Chairman stated that under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, theBoard must approve the issuance of the Authoritys qualified small issue revenue bonds if theinterest thereon is to be excludable from gross income pursuant to federal income tax law302August 1, 1988 ContinuedCommissioner Frank B Holding then introduced the following resolution, a copy of which wasdistributed to each Commissioner and the title of which was readRESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING10,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF QUALIFIEDSMALL ISSUE REVENUE BONDS OF THE JOHNSTON COUNTYINDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCINGAUTHORITY TO FINANCE A PROJECT FOR LOCHPHARMACEUTICALS, INC AND APPROVING THE PROJECTWHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for the County of Johnston the Board hascreated a political subdivision and body corporate and politic of the State of North Carolinaknown as The Johnston County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control FinancingAuthority the Authority ; andWHEREAS, the Authority is authorized under the Industrial and Pollution ControlFacilities Financing Act, Chapter 159C of the General Statutes of North Carolina, as amendedthe Act, to issue revenue bonds for the purpose, among others, of paying all or anypart of the cost of any industrial or pollution control project for industry; to acquire,construct, improve and equip any such project; and to make and execute financingagreements, security documents and other contracts and instruments necessary or convenientin the exercise of such powers; andWHEREAS, the Authority has determined to issue not exceeding 10,000,000 aggregateprincipal amount of its qualified small issue revenue bonds to pay all or a portion of thecost of the acquisition of a 70 acre parcel of land located on the northwest side of PowhatanRoad, 3 miles east of Clayton, 4 mile north of US Highway 70, Clayton Township inJohnston County, and the construction thereon of a building and the acquisition andinstallation of equipment, all for the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products theProject , which Project is to be owned and operated by Loch Pharmaceuticals, Inc, anOhio corporation the Company ; andWHEREAS, the Authority intends to file an application for approval of the Projectwith the Secretary of the Department of Commerce the Department , as required by theAct; andWHEREAS, the Department has, by regulation, provided that no application forapproval of a proposed project by the Department will be officially received until the ?u governing body of the county from which the application is made has, by resolution afterhaving held a public hearing, approved the issue of qualified small issue revenue bonds andapproved the proposed project and a certified copy of such resolution has been provided tothe Department; andrWHEREAS, the Board, pursuant to public notice duly given, has held a publichearing on the proposed qualified small issue revenue bond issue and Project and hasconsidered the comments of persons who requested to be heard; andWHEREAS, the Board desires to approve the issuance of the qualified small issuerevenue bonds and the Project; NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board as follows1 The issuance of not exceeding 10,000,000 aggregate principal amount of qualifiedsmall issue revenue bonds of the Authority to finance the Project is hereby approved2 The Project is hereby approved3 The Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and directed to provide a certifiedcopy of this resolution to the Department4 This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passageCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the passage of the foregoing resolution entitledRESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING 10,000,000 AGGREGATEPRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF QUALIFIED SMALL ISSUE REVENUE BONDS OF THE JOHNSTON COUNTY,INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY TO FINANCE APROJECT FOR LOCH PHARMACEUTICALS, INC AND APPROVING THE PROJECT , andCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion, and the resolution was passed by thefollowing voteAyes Frank B Holding, James W Cash, Howard Benton, John M Booker, DVM andNorman C DenningNoes None303August 1, 1988 ContinuedEXHIBIT A - Affidavit of PublicationF,XHTRTT RThomas B Broughton, Jr, Johnston County Economic Development Director,introduced Frederick Pruden, Vice President of Operations, LochPharmaceuticals, IncOn behalf of the company, Mr Pruden described the physical layout and theemployment goals over the next few yearsJohn S Shallcross, 1109 South Vermont Street, Smithfield, N C, inquiredabout the location of Loch Pharmaceuticals Mr Pruden responded with theexact location of the site3 Railroad Crossing - Signal Light Powhatan Road Loch Pharmaceutical SiteCommissioner James W Cash moved that Southern Railroad and the North CarolinaDepartment of Transportation be requested to install a warning signal light and gates at thePowhatan Road railroad crossing between 70 Highway and the Loch Pharmaceutical plant siteCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote4 Public Hearing - Deviation in Paving Projects and the Priority of Paving ProjectsAdvertised July 15, July 22, 1988 Date Time August 1, 1988, 1000 amThe Chairman announced that the Board would proceed to hold a Public Hearing andwould hear anyone who wished to be heard on the consideration for deviation in pavingprojects and the priority of paving projects included in the proposed annual Secondary RoadConstruction Program for the paving of Secondary Road # 1199 32 miles A Bill Lappin, Scout Executive, TuscaHumphries; Bud Andrews; Jim Levinson; John ShaTuscarora Council Boy Scouts of America Theyfactor of the boy scouts and the many users ofthe Board of County Commissioners recommend theConstruction Program for the paving of SR #1199rora Council Boy Scouts of America; TomLicross met with the Board representing theexpressed much concern about the safetySR # 1199 They respectfully requested thedeviation from the 1988 -89 Secondary RoadB Nicki Cox, representing residents on SR # 1199, also expressed concern about thesafety of the scouts, and indicated there is heavy traffic volume on this road She statedthere are two turkey farms with 18 wheel trucks traveling back and forth regularly MrsCox emphasized that residents feel there is good justification for the road being pavedC Gordon Godfrey - SR 1947, Oneals Township - Mr Godfrey presented a petitionsigned by property owners on SR 1947, petitioning the State of North Carolina and theCounty of Johnston to widen, drain and pave SR #1947 He also expressed a concern aboutsafety, as they also have a mud and dust problem on this road He stated he realizes theimportance of scouting, however, emphasized that residents of every community would liketheir road paved SR# 1947 is on the 1988 -1989 Secondary Road Construction Program -Priority #9D Milton Coats- SR #1311, Meadow Township- MrCoatsexpressedconcern aboutSR #1311 They have school buses, handicapped vans and scoutagechildren onthisroad andthey have been tryingfor years to get the roadpavedSR#1311 is onthe1988 -1989Secondary Road ConstructionProgram - Priority #7MrCoatsalso askedtheBoard toconsider naming SR 1311the Jim Clayton Road TheBoardadvised Mr Coats totalk withthe Planning Departmentabout the road nameprojects; this year a total of 105,318 -10 miscellaneousIn considering this request, the Chairman stated if the Board agrees on 100,000 ofSecondary Road Construction funds, the State has agreed to seek discretionary funds tocomplete this projectCA Gardner, Division Engineer, J 0 Ethridge, District Engineer,and RossHailey,Maintenance Engineer, North Carolina Department of Transportation,werepresentat themeeting Mr Gardner explained that the Board has the option ofwhatamountof thesecondary road construction funds will be allocated for this road SR#1199and itwill notdelay the paving of these other roads The 1988 -1989 Secondary RoadConstructionwill bebuilt as outlined on the program SR #1199 is 32 miles and the cost isapproximately110,000a mile The State Secondary Road Construction Program reserves 10eachyear forspecialprojects; this year a total of 105,318 -10 miscellaneousIn considering this request, the Chairman stated if the Board agrees on 100,000 ofSecondary Road Construction funds, the State has agreed to seek discretionary funds tocomplete this project304August 1, 1988 ContinuedE Helen Reinhart - SR #1745A, Wilders Township - Ms Reinhart asked the Boardagain to have SR #1745A re- evaluated and that the traffic counter be put back on the roadBecause of new residents moving in the area, traffic has increased alot Ms Reinhart furtherstated that the overgrowth has taken over the road and is causing a real safety problemResidents are concerned about the roads maintenance to the point they are maintainingcertain sections of the road SR #1745A has priority #30 fMs Reinhart requests that DOT respond to the Boards recommendation of August 3,1987, on SR #1745A DOT officials stated they can put the traffic counter back on the road,however, they have a secondary road review every two years and will have a new prioritylist to present to the Board around May, 1989F Walter Barnes - SR 2106, Oneals Township - Mr Barnes said he had been trying+to get his road paved for many years SR #2106 is 19 miles with new mobile homes on theiroad Mr Barnes says he just hopes #2106 can maintain its present priority rating at #18 ormove upMr Hailey reminded these residents there is no guarantee that priority numberswill remain the sameThe Chairman again emphasized that a deviation in the Secondary Road ConstructionProgram would not affect the roads already on the 1988 -89 Program Commissioner Holdingadded that to his knowledge, this Board has never before altered a priority systemThe Chairman inquired if there were any other persons who wished to speak at thepublic hearing There being no other persons to speak, the Chairman declared the PublicHearing closedFollowing a Public Hearing, held in accordance with NCGS 136- 448d, CommissionerFrank B Holding moved the Board recommend deviation from the 1988 -1989 Secondary RoadConstruction Program for the paving of Secondary Road 1199 in an amount not to exceed100,000 from Johnston Countys Secondary Road Construction allocation, contingent upon theState allocating discretionary funds for the remaining cost to pave this road CommissionerHolding further moved the reason for this recommended deviation is because of the heavyvolume of traffic and the safety concern for the many users of Secondary Road 1199,including the Tuscarora Council Boy Scouts of America Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by the followingvoteAyes Frank B Holding, James W Cash, Howard Benton and John MBookerNoes NoneAbstaining Norman C Denning5 Paving - Strickland Crossroads Fire DepartmentIn response to a request from the Strickland Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department,Commissioner John M Booker moved that Secondary Road Construction Funds in the amount of4,500 be allocated for the paving of the Strickland Crossroads Volunteer Fire DepartmentdrivewayCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote6 County Mapping, Landmark Engineering - Update - Request for ExtensionJohn Montague and Larry Kirkpatrick of Landmark Engineering met with the Boardwith an update report on the county tax mapping project and requested a ten 10 monthextension to 11 -1 -89 on their contract completion dateMr Kirkpatrick explained that vague legal descriptions on many of the Countysproperty deeds and lack of deed references have made their work more difficult Even withan increase in experienced workers, they will need the extra time to obtain their goal whichis to provide the best quality maps possibleCommissioner James W Cash asked how soon maps would be ready for zoning in thepriority townships of Clayton, Cleveland, Elevation, and Wilders It was explained that themaps in these townships are 92 to 95 complete and the total work in these areas is 55 to75 complete; preliminary maps for Clayton Township to be ready to turn over to PlanningDepartment in two to four weeks The County Planner says it will then take about 30 daysper township for the planning staff to get zoning in placeAfter consulting with the County Manager, the Board agreed ten months is areasonable extension request Commissioner James W Cash moved that Landmark Engineeringbe granted an extension of ten 10 months to 11 -1 -89 for completion date on the JohnstonCounty Mapping ProjectCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote7 Amendments to Eerscan61 PolicyArticle III - Section 16 - Other Pay ProvisionDr Dan Searcy, Director of Mental Health, requested the Board amend the PersonnelPolicy to increase emergency -duty compensation in order to help in recruiting and retainingpsychiatrists for the Mental Health Center Dr Searcy explained that an increase to 1250per hour will bring Johnston County in line with surrounding countiesCommissioner Howard Benton moved that the Johnston County Personnel Policy ArticleIII, Section 16 - Other Pay Provision be amended to increase compensation for on canemergency duty to 1250 per hour or 200 of the hourly rateCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous voteArticle VII - Section 14 - Exit PaymentCommissioner John M Booker moved that the County Personnel Policy, Article VII,Section 14 - Exit Payment be amended to include the followingUpon a recommendation of an employees department head or board,payment in lieu of the employee working a notice may be, authorizedCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote8 Natural Gas ResolutionUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by CommissionerHoward Benton and carried, this resolution was adopted by the following voteAyes James W Cash, Howard Benton, Norman C Denning, John M Booker,DVMNoes NoneAbstaining Frank B HoldingRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, Natural Gas is deemed to be a critical energy source by industryseeking new manufacturing locations in Johnston County; andWHEREAS, Natural Gas is deemed to be a critical factor in existing industryto expand manufacturing operations in Johnston County; andWHEREAS, North Carolina Natural Gas Corporation has recently completed itsliquefied natural gas plant in Johnston County and has an ample supply ofpeak day gas for expansion of its service; andWHEREAS, North Carolina Natural Gas Corporation has indicated that inorder for the extension of the natural gas lines to be economically feasible,it will be helpful for the cities of Smithfield and Selma to grant franchisesfor natural gas services in their municipalities; andWHEREAS, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners believe it to be inthe best interest of the County as a whole for natural gas lines to bereadily accessible for new economic growthNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Johnston County Board ofCommissioners endorses the need for natural gas lines in Johnston Countyand formally requests that North Carolina Natural Gas Corporation extendsaid lines to those areas which have need and are expected to have needfor natural gas in the future throughout Johnston CountyIN305306August 1, 1988 ContinuedBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the municipalities in Johnston County areencouraged to express support for this economic investment in the future ofJohnston CountyAdopted this 1st day of August, 1988Norman C Denning, Chairman9 Resolution Certifying and Declaring Results of 1988 Referendum on Johnston CountySchool BondsThe Johnston Ccunty Board of Elections certified to this Board of Commissioners thatthe result of the bond referendum held on July 12, 1988, with respect to the proposed9,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds of Johnston County, was 2,697 votes Forapproval of the Bond Order and 1,605 votes Against approval of the Bond Order anddelivered a copy of the Certificate of Canvass to the Board of CommissionersCommissioner Howard Benton then introduced the following resolution the title ofwhich was readRESOLUTION CERTIFYING AND DECLARING RESULTS OF 1988REFERENDUM ON JOHNSTON COUNTY SCHOOL BONDSAND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION THEREOFWHEREAS The Board of Commissioners of the Johnston County,desires to certify and declare the results of the referendum held July 12,1988;NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County,meeting in regular session at Smithfield, North Carolina, on August 1, 1988,do the followingBE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF JOHNSTONCOUNTY1 The Board of Commissioners hereby certifies and declares theresult of the referendum held on July 12, 1988, with respect to theproposed 9,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds of Johnston County, tobe 2,697 votes For approval of the Bond Order and 1,605 votes Againstapproval of the Bond Order2 The affirmative vote of a majority of those voting having beenreceived, the Board of Commissioners hereby certifies and declares that theBond Order entitled BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERALOBLIGATION BONDS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY IN THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATEPRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 9,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, INPART, THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION AND EQUIPPINGOF SCHOOL FACILITIES IN JOHNSTON COUNTY is now in effect3 The Clerk to this Board of Commissioners shall cause thestatements attached Publications Exhibit A to be published in The Newsand Observer4 This resolution shall take effect immediatelyCommissioner Howard Benton moved the passage of the foregoingresolution, Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion and theresolution was passed by the following voteAyes Norman C Denning, Frank B Holding, James W Cash,Howard Benton, and John M Booker DVMNays NoneNot Voting None10 Telephone Bids AnalysisThe County Manager advised the Board the telephone bids had been analyzed andnarrowed down to two systems, Northern Telecom and Carolina Telephone Telegraph, andthat he had visited sites where these systems are in operation and checked with othergovernmental agencies using the systems He continued that both systems are competitiveRepresentatives from Carolina Tel Tel and Northern Telecom addressed the Board on theirsystemsNo action was taken at this time pending further consideration,I307August 1, 1988 Continuedll Planned Unit Development - ClaytonWallace Ashley, Smithfield Attorney, introduced Herb Cunningham to the Board MrCunningham in addressing the Board advised that his company is proposing a planned unitdevelopment on approximately 1,000 acres of Winston property near Clayton This residentialdevelopment will be similar to McGregor Downs, Kildair Farms and Lochmere, with swimmingpools, golf courses and tennis12 Budget Amendments - Social ServicesUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner James WCash and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendments were approvedA Child Day Care - Expenditure Decrease10- 6130 -4500 Purchase Day Care 90,924State Reduction in FundsRevenue Decrease10- 3530 -8000 Day Care Revenue 90,924B Expenditure IncreaseDMG- Indirect Cost 1047000435 5,000Revenue IncreaseDSS Administration - 10353182 5,00013 Proclamation - Adult Literacy Awareness Month DeclaredUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the following was proclaimedPROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, Johnston County has 25,000 citizens over the age ofsixteen who cannot read or write well enough to perform simple everydaysurvival task; andWHEREASS Johnston Community College is gearing up for a Fallkick -off campaign; andWHEREAS, Johnston Community College has joined the nationwideeffort to combat adult illiteracy in the United States and especially inJohnston County; andWHEREAS, Johnston Community College seeks the endorsement of theJohnston County Board of Commissioners for moral and committed support;andWHEREAS, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners join in thefight against adult illiteracy by encouraging this movement by JohnstonCommunity College by helping people help themselvesNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Johnston CountyBoard of Commissioners that the month of SEPTEMBER be declared ADULTLITERACY AWARENESS MONTHThis the first day of August, 198814 Appointments - Disabilities Prevention Task ForceCommissioner James W Cash moved that the following appointments be made to theJohnston County Developmental Disabilities Prevention Task Force for two year termsbeginning August, 1988 Reappointments Dorothy Johnson, Smithfield; Sue Fowler, Clayton;Anne Ogburn, Smithfield; Betsy Olive, Smithfield; Beth Osborne, Smithfield; Kathy Hodge,Selma; Rhonda Smith, Smithfield; Cynthia Toudle, Clayton Appointment Esther WoodUpchurchCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote15 Appointments - Local Emergency Planning Committee SARAUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank B Holding and carried by unanimous vote, the following appointments were approved?1August 1, 1988 ContinuedJames Ethridge to fill the unexpired term of Phil Shaw term to begin immediately and endMarch, 1989; Shelia Smith to fill the unexpired term of Larry Smith, term to beginimmediately and end March, 1990 ; Dana Stuart to fill the unexpired term of Gerald Watersterm to begin immediately and end March, 1989M Recreation Grants ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by CommissionerHoward Benton and carried by unanimous vote, the following recreation grants wereapprovedSmithfield Civitan Club, 2,000; Archer Lodge Community Center, 2,000; ClevelandSchool PTO, 2,000; Smithfield Lions Club, 2,000; Cleveland Babe Ruth Association, 2,000;Rotary Club of Smithfield, 2,000; Selma Parks Recreation, 2,00017 Subdivisions ApprovedUpon the recommendation of the Planning Board the following subdivisions wereconsidered for approvalA Wildwood Acres, Fred Bailey, Owner; SR 1309; Pleasant Grove Township, 10 lots;RestrictionsLetter of credit on road; motion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded byCommissionerHoward Benton and carried; plat executed by Chairman B Country Crossing,Wayne Ricks,Owner; SR 2124; ONeals Township, 12 lots; Restrictions Landscaped EntranceSign; motionby Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner James W Cash andcarried; platexecuted by Chairman C Howell, John Howell, Owner; SR 1113; MeadowTownship, 14lots; Restrictions Re -name Subdivision; motion by Commissioner Howard Benton,seconded byCommissioner Frank B Holding and carried; plat executed by Chairman DSaddleridge,Walt Dillon, Owner; Highway 96; ONeals Township, 8 lots; motion byCommissionerJames W Cash, seconded by Commissioner Howard Benton and carried; platexecuted byChairman E Planters Ridge II, Carl Langdon, Owner; SR 1335; ElevationTownship, 9lots; Phase II; motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded byCommissionerJames W Cash and carried; plat executed by Chairman18 BOARD UPDATE1 Letter from Hazardous Waste Treatment Commission seeking a volunteer county forthe disposal site2 May School Board report3 Letter from US Department of Interior, Fish Wildlife Services, Division ofEcological Services They are planning to propose that the DWARF WEDGE MUSSEL be givenj endangered status They are known to be in the Little River in Johnston County4 Letter from the Garner Rescue Squad They will no longer provide service inJohnston County except for mutual aid Their letter states it will have a direct impact onClayton and Benson5 Letter from Alert Cable TV over the pending purchase of Alert by CablevisionIndustries of Liberty, NY6 Agricultural Extension Report for July7 Child Support Enforcement Programa Letter from David Flaherty on the negative impact to the county becauseof shifting the collection percentage from the county program to the Clerk ofCourt For Johnston County, this represented a loss of 15,71765b State ranking of Child Support Agencies, Johnston County has moved upto fifthc Two year comparison on collections8 Minimum Standards for Local Confinement Facilities Cell Space Requirements Ournew facility meets all of the proposed criteria9 Effects of changes in AFDC policy resulting from the Family Support Act10 Letter from Smithfield on their new collection rates and their new policy on litteraround the containers We are currently comparing their cost with that of private industry19 Executive SessionUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by Commissioner JohnM Booker and carried, the Board recessed regular session to meet in Executive Session forthe purpose of consultation with an attorney Attorney Client matter309Regular SessionUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank B Holding and carried, the Board adjourned Executive Session and resumed regularsessionUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank B Holding and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adjournedNorman C Denning, ChairmanE CreechClerk to the Board