February 2, 1987 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Meeting of Johnston County Board of CommissionersFebruary 2, 1987The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday,February 2, 1987, at 10 oclock am, Commissioners Room, Johnston County Courthouse,Smithfield, North Carolina, with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, James WCash, Howard Benton-and John M Booker, DVMMembers absent NoneAlso present Richard B Self, County Manager, Eleanor N Creech, Clerk to theBoard and W R Britt, County AttorneyThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business wastransacted1 MinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the January5, 1987, board meeting There being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutesof the January 5, 1987, board meeting stand approved as recorded2 Carolina Winery - Water and Sewer Contract AwardedPursuant to advertisement as authorized by the board, the following bids werereceived and opened for water and sewer line construction to Carol ina WinerySouthland Winery, Selma, NCProject Schedule I - Wastewater Collection Facilities Installation of 1250gallon pumping station and 2 force main;Schedule I I - Water Mains and Appurtenances - Installation of 12 and 6water linesBid Date January 20, 1987; Time - 2 pm1W E Blackmon Construction Co, Inc 74,253202Jimmy Edwards Construction Co50,878753Hawley Construction Co,84,666004Mark H Johnson, Inc49, 762005R B Contracting Associates62,762906Wel Ions Realty Construction59, 185757J F Wilkerson Co, Inc61,231008S T Wooten Construction Co,56,530079Cox- Edwards Co52, 7250010Boykin Construction Co49,20425Tim Broome, Engineer, Ragsdale Consultants, having checked and reviewed thebids recommends the contract be awarded to Boykin Construction Company, Ken l y, NC,low bidderDiscussion Commissioner Howard Benton questioned the construction of a 2inch sewer line; the engineer advised a 2 inch line force main w i l l take care of thewinerys needs only; no excess capacityAfter discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the contract for waterand sewer lines for Carolina Winery Southland Winery be awarded to Boykin Cons-truction Co, low bidder, bid price 49,20425Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvote3 Elevated Water Storage Tank - Painting and Repairs - Contract AwardedThe following bids were received and opened for painting and repairing of theelevated water storage tank at Cutter Lab, bids were in conjunction with the Town ofSelma Bid Date January 29, 1987; Time - 2 pm1 Charlotte Tank Lining Co,Mt Pleasants, NC2 G S Painting Co,Ci arkrange, Tn 3 Southern CorrosionRoanoke Rapids, NC4 Steel Tank ServiceFort M i l l , SCIt was noted that 25,000 has been budget for this project 30, 8483037, 1250031,9489631,813975354February 2, 1987 ContinuedBids have been reviewed by the engineers and found to be in order; thereforeengineer recommends the contract be awarded to Charlotte Tank Lining Company, lowb i dderAfter discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the contract for paintingand repairing the elevated water storage tank at Cutter Labs be awarded to CharlotteTank and Lining Co, Mt Plesants, NC, low bidder, bid price 30,84830 CommissionerHolding further moved the excess of funds needed for this project be appropriated fromthe Contingency Fund up to 35,000Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvote4 Moccasin Creek Drainage District - MaintenanceGordon Peedin, Chairman, Moccasin Creek Drainage District, met with the boardrequesting 3,000 from the county to assist with maintenance of Moccasin CreekDrainage District Mr Peedin stated that head walls need to be replaced atapproximately 4,000 eachAfter discussion, Commissioner Howard Benton moved the county grant theMoccasin Creek Drainage District 3,000 to assist with maintenance Commissioner Bentonfurther moved this amount be appropriated from the Contingency FundCommissioner Franke B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvoteThe Chairman suggested to Mr Peedin the Drainage District Board might wantto consider raising the tax assessment rate to assist with the increasing maintenancecost5 Farm Use ValuesJohnnie Stott, Tax Administrator, met with the board to discuss the proposedfarm use valuesBi I 1 Connoly of the State Ad Valorem Tax Department was present and introducedto the board Mr Connoly had met with the Tax Administrator and reviewed thepresent use or farm use situationAfter review and discussion with Mr Connoly the Tax Administrator made thefollowing recommendation to the board for consideration; 700 acre agriculture land;600 acre horticulture; and 250 acre woodlands; and 1 pound tobacco allotment assess-mentThe board discussed these proposed farm use values at length, and asked theTax Administrator to check and find out what the farm use values are in neighboringcounties There was concern about the 250 acre value on woodland The Tax Admin-istrator advised the average value on woodland in Johnston County is 250; however,soil types can be considered for value of woodlandThe Tax Administrator reported on farm use values in Wake andWayne Counties The board discussed these valuesAction on this matter was deferred until after lunch6 Tax RefundsUpon the recommendation of the Tax Administrator, in accordance with GS105 -380, and upon motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Com-missioner James W Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the following tax refundswere granted;1 Frank B Skinner - 15219; 2 Mary Salinda S Blackman -15219; 3 Sarah Oliver Skinner - 61626; and 4 Oliver Farms - 32841 ;Total - 1,249057 Subdivisions ApprovedUpon the recommendation of the County Planning Board, the following sub -division plats were approved and executed by the ChairmanirItiM55February 2, 1987 Continued1 Willowbrook - Phase I ; Section I I Townhouses; Turnberry Development Cor-poration, owner; located old US 70 at Pine Hollow Golf Course; Clayton Township; 6buildings with 3 units each on package treatment plant; no restrictionsMotion Commissioner James W Cash; seconded by Commissioner John M Bookerand carried by unanimous vote2 Westgate, Southwinds Development Co, owner; located State Road # 1309,Pleasant Grove Township; 4 lots; Phase I; no restrictionsMotion Commissioner Howard Benton; seconded by Commissioner John M Bookerand carried by unanimous vote8 Road Petitions - Department of TransportationDerby Circle - River Dell Chase Subdivision Upon a motion by CommissionerJames W Cash, duly seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried by unan-imous vote, it was moved that Derby Circle River Dell Chase Subdivision WildersTownship be added to the Secondary Road System for maintenanceSmith Drive - Smith Ridge Estates Upon a motion by Commissioner James WCash, duly seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried by unanimous vote,it was moved that Smith Drive Srn h Ridge Estates Clayton Township be added to theSecondary Road System for r,air;;enanceJ O Ethridge, Acting District Engineer, and Ross Hai ley, MaintenanceEngineer were present and recognized9 Proclamation - County Government WeekUpon motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the following proclamation was adoptedPROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, North Carolina County Government has served the citizens of NorthCarolina since the formation of the first county - Albemarle - and since 1746 inJohnston County; andWHEREAS, county government has evolved to meet the demands of a growingpopulation and service demand and is an integral part of the government structure; andWHEREAS, county government is responsible for a growing number of servicessocial services, health care, mental health, libraries, veterans service, tax assess-ment and collection, planning and zoning, parks and recreation, water and sewerservices, sheriff departments, register of deeds, building inspection, agriculturalextension, court system, jails, economic development, solid waste, animal control,senior citizens and provide the funding necessary for education; andWHEREAS, county officials remain dedicated to providing as many of theneeded services without placing an undue burden on local taxpayersNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of JohnstonCounty that the week of February 22 through February 27 is hereby proclaimedCOUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEKBE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED, that the citizens of Johnston County are urged tolearn more about the county governments role in their lives and to become moreinvoived as county citizensAdopted the 2nd day of February, 198710 Surplus Property Report - Period July 1, 1986 - December 31, •1986The County Manager presentedthe following report on surplus property disposedof duringtheperiod of July 1,1986through December 31, 1986; trash cans, 150, NDenning;trashcans, 100, GTalton;file drawer, 100, D Edwards; adding machine,300, DEdwards; adding machine, 100, adding machine, 100, C Strickland; addingmachine,300,adding machine,300,D Edwards; cash register, 2200, W Tart; cashregister,200,T Hurser; TV,100,G Talton; TV; 100; C Strickland; typewriter56February 2, 1987 Continuedelec, 200, T Hurser; typewriter elec, 2250, G Coley; typewriter elec, 500, GRose; file cabinet, 500, D Edwards; file cabinet, 900, N Denning; file cabinet,800, G Coley; file cabinet, 200, G Jernigan; file cabinet, 300, D Edwards; filecabinet, 100, file cabinet, 100, C Strickland; file cabinet, 200, 0 Martin; filecabinet, 500, D Edwards; rolodex file, 200, N Denning; switch box, 900, CThompson; movie screen, 100, 0 Martin; chair office, 800, C Strickland; chairoffice, 1000, W Tart; chair office, 1000, G Rose; chair office, 600, W Tart;chair folding, 200, chair folding, 200, N Denning; chair straight,1001 G Coley; sink vanity, 1200, C Thompson; cabinets medicine, 600, SStrickland; box, 100, G Talton; box, 100, C Strickland; box, 100, G Talton; gasheater, 6250, B McLamb; air conditioner, 200, W Johnson; 2 air conditioners, 2100,N Denning; air conditioner, 1900, B McLamb; air conditioner, 2700, G Rose; airconditioner, 2750, B McLamb; air conditioner, 2500, G Coley; 2 lights fluorescent9001 W Johnson; light fluorescent, 1100, B McLamb; generator, 14000, NDenning; doors, 700, G Jernigan; light fluorescent 1300, W Johnson; table, 1400,B McLamb; dividers, couch, 200, C Strickland; desk, - 4750, H Allen; board,bulletin ° chalk, 1000, N Denning; 2 commode, 20001 W Johnson; commode,I avatory, 1200, J Lee; l avatory, 500, W Johnson; hot water heater, 2200, CThompson; hot water heater, 1500, W Johnson; heat plant, 2500, B McLamb; airconditioner, 4000, W Johnson; sink kitchen, 1700, S Strickland; sink utility,400, P Ricks; awnings, 400, G Coley; awnings, 900, B McLamb; oil drum, 100,G Jernigan; locker, 900, N Denning; locker, 500, J Lee; door outside, 900, SStrickland; doors, 700, D Edwards; door outside, 1500, N Denning; door outside,100 S Strickland; door outside, 500, G Coley; door outside, 500, N Denning;door outside, 200, P Ricks; door outside, 100, S Strickland; doors inside,56001 C Thompson; door inside, 500, G Jernigan; door inside 100, G Coley;door inside 300, P Ricks; door storm 1500, J Evans; windows storm 2200, CThompson; door outside, 1300, F Narron; door inside, 800, J Evans; windows,1300, J Evans; doors, cabinet, 2100, D Edwards; molding, chair folding; 600, NDenning; lumber, 300, P Ricks; lumber, 1400, Jernigan; air conditioner, 2300, WJohnson; Total 1105150Upon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the above report on surplus propertydisposal was accepted1 1 Survey of Public School Facility NeedsThe County Manager reported that in accordance with State requirements theJohnston County School System has submitted an updated Survey of Public SchoolFacility Needs1° This survey was required by the State Department of Instruction in aneffort to provide updated cost figures to the General Assembly when it convenes Thesurvey does not show any type of priorityThe Board of Education has adopted the survey and submits it to the Board ofCommissioners for adoption of a funding schedule as requested by the StateIn discussing this proposal, the board asked the County Manager to make someprojection on sales tax revenues and to make an analysis of the surveyThe 1986 -87School Facility Needs Survey show an estimated total of 32,S28,501The board deferred action on this proposal at this time12 Appointments Citizens Involvement CouncilNo applicants; no appointments made at this time13 Appointments - West Johnston Fire Protection District BoardUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerHoward Benton and carried by unanimous vote, the following appointments were made tothe West Johnston Fire Protection District Board for two year terms, February, 1987 toFebruary, 1989; Leron A Parrish, R -1, Benson; Travis Parrish, R -1, Benson; EddieBrian Hargis, R -1, Angier14 Appointments - Nursing Home and Domiciliary Home Advisory CommitteeUpon motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the following appointments were madeto the Johnston County Nursing Home Advisory Committee and Domiciliary Home AdvisoryCommittee for three year terms, February, 1987 to February, 1990; Ruth Daniel; Smith-field; Sandra P Johnson, Smithfield; Dr Will H Lassiter, Four Oaks; GeraldineParrish, Selma; Alberta Forte Sanders, Smithfield; Patricia J Cunningham, Smithfield;Flossie P Barber, Clayton; and Helen R Holt, Four OaksIi57February 2, 1,987 Continued15 Appointment - Youth Task ForceUpon a motion by Commissioner HowardJames W Cash and carried by unanimous vote,to the Johnston County Youth Task Force toto October, 198716 Appointment - Board of HealthUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank BHoward Benton and carried by unanimous vote, Lcto? the Johnston County Board of Health for1989 17 Acting Health DirectorThe Chairman reported the Board ofas Acting Health Director for an interim periccan be hired18 Resolution - In Memory of Helen M RayUpon a motion by Commissioner HowardFrank B Holding and carried by unanimous vote,RESOLUTIBenton, duly seconded by CommissionerPamela P Smith, PhD was appointedf i l l the unexpired term of Lee GrohseHolding, duly seconded by Commissioneris Wh i tehurst, Ken I y, NC, was appointedi three year term expiring December,Health had appointed Shirley MozingoI until such time, as a Health DirectorBenton, duly seconded by Commissionerthe following resolution was adoptedIN MEMORY OF HELEN M RAYWHEREAS, Helen M Ray, served this, county in an official capacity, andas a humanitarian with absolute integrity and dedication; andWHEREAS,for over th i r, -fiveof the county; andHelen M Ray served in the Health profession in Johnston Countyyears, striving to improve the quality of life for all residentsWHEREAS, Helen M Ray was activeprofession, and in many civic endeavors; andin her church, her community, herWHEREAS, in her capacity as Health Director for the past decade, shewas active in professional organizations, striving to keep Johnston County abreastof the changing trends in the public health service delivery areaNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Johnston County Board of Com-missioners, speaking on behalf of all our citizens, hereby expresses its appreciationposthumously to Helen M Ray for the many contributions she made to this Countyand offers to her family this sincere expression of condolenceBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be presented toher familyADOPTED this 2nd day of February, 198719 Resolution - In Memory of D Ermit StancilUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank Holdi_n2, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn Mi Booker, and carried by unanimous vote, the following resolution was,adoptedRESOLUTIONIN MEMORY OF D ERMIT STANCILWHEREAS, D Ermit Stancil _ has served Johnston County in various capacitiestoo numerous to list herein, but which most notably includes the Johnston CountySoil and Water Conservation District Board; andWHEREAS, these years have been marked by exemplary dedication to thebest interests of the county, as he worked for the betterment of its economic, agri-cultural and aesthetic development; andWHEREAS, he justly earned the respect, admiration and high regard ofall with whom he came into contact, and Johnston County has sustained a greatloss in his death;LOANFebruary 2, 1987 ContinuedNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of JohnstonCounty, speaking on behalf of all our citizens, hereby extends to the members ofhis family this expression of sincere regret for his loss, and the hope that they willbe consoled by the memories of his fine life and achievementsADOPTED this second day of February, 198720 Recreation Grant Applications ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank B Holding and carried by unanimous vote, the following recreation grant appli-cations were approved in the following amounts;Selma Elementary School PTA 2,000Clayton Community Recreational Foundation, Inc 2,000,It was further moved and passed that the Recreation Grant account be amendedin the amount of 4,000 for the above matching grants21 Health Department - Budget Amendment - Home Health ProgramThe County Manager explained the case load for Home Health care continuesto increase in the county The increased visits w i l l generate revenue to pay for newHome Health nurses The Chairman added that expansion of the Home Health Programis essential to compete with private firms moving into Johnston County providing HomeHealth servicesThe Health Department is asking for a budget amendment in the amount of27,15250 for three Home Health PHN positionsAfter discussion, Commissioner John M Booker moved the Health DepartmentBudget be amended in the amount of 27,15250 to fund three Home Health PHN positionsCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvote22 Outdoor Concerts Mass Gathering Ordinance - DiscussedKenneth West, operator of Scotts Lake, north of Benson, and Jim Levinson,Attorney, representing Mr West, met with the board regarding a proposed ordinanceon outdoor concerts Mass Gathering Ordinance Billy Britt, County Attorney, andthe County Manager explained they have been working on drafting an ordinance forthe boards consideration, however, it is not completeGeorge Mast, Attorney, representing residents with complaints about the concertsat Scotts Lake, met with the board in the afternoon and encouraged the board toadopt a Mass Gathering Ordinance before activity starts in the springThe board asked the County Attorney and the County Manager to have aproposed ordinance ready by the March 2nd board meeting for review23 Letter of Support for Hospital - Certificate of Need - Ski -lied- NursingCommissioner James W Cash moved the Board of Commissioners support thehospital for the new Certificate of Need application to convert 33 acute care bedsto skilled nursing, and further that the County Manager be instructed to write aletter giving written endorsementCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which carried by unanimousCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvotetiIvote24Clayton Rescue Squad - Countyto Pay for Repair CostCommissionerHoward Bentonmoved to_ approve payment in an amount notto exceed 2,000 forthe repairs tothe motor that was blown on a rescue vehiclefor theClayton RescueSquadCommissionerBenton furthermoved that a budget amendment be made to therescuesquad budget for the amount ofthe repair billCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvotetiIFebruary 2, 1`37 Continued25 County Vehicles Declared SurplusCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that a 1982 Chevrolet wrecked anda 1978 Chevrolet Camero transmission worn out be declared surplus and the CountyManager be authorized to have the vehicles auctioned at the salvage yardCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvote26 Farm Use Values AdoptedAfter further discussion, Commissioner John M Booker moved the followingfarm use values be adoptedAgriculture land per acre 700Horticulture land per acre 600Woodland per acre 250No tobacco allotment assessmentCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvoteUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by Commis-sioner John M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the board adjournedNorman C Denning, ChairmanEleanor N Creech, Clerk59In discussing farm use values again,JohnnieStott,Tax Administrator, againreviewedfarm use values; WakeCounty rangingfrom 620to290 per acre, with timberlandat220 per acre; WayneCounty 350 -Soil 1;350- Soil 1 1 ; 325 - Soil I I Iand50per acre for Soil IVwetland; andSampsonCountyfrom 850 to 300 peracreThese counties are ableto assign differentsoiltypesto land because the soilmapsaremore complete than JohnstonCountyAfter further discussion, Commissioner John M Booker moved the followingfarm use values be adoptedAgriculture land per acre 700Horticulture land per acre 600Woodland per acre 250No tobacco allotment assessmentCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvoteUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by Commis-sioner John M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the board adjournedNorman C Denning, ChairmanEleanor N Creech, Clerk59DetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 123154 PMCreated492003 125652 PMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date221987Book18