April 6, 1987 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

72Ap r i 1 6, 1987The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday,April 6, 1987, at 10 oclock am, ?_ommissioners 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 March21 March 16, and March 17, 1987 board meetings There being no corrections, theChairman declared the minutes of the March 2, March 16, and March 17th board meetingsstand approved as recorded2 PROCLAMATION - Soil and Water Stewardship WeekUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Com-missioner James W Cash and carried, the following Proclamation was adoptedWHEREAS, the well -being of our people depends upon the production of amplesupplies of food, fiber and other products of the soil; andWHEREAS, quality and quantity of these products depend upon the conservation,wise and proper management of the soil and water resources; andWHEREAS, protection of our surface waters from pollution is dependent uponprotection of soils from being blown or washed into those waters;WHEREAS, conservation districts provide a practical and democratic organizationthrough which landowners are taking the initiative to conserve and make proper use ofthese resources; andWHEREAS, the soil conservation movement is carrying forward a, program of soiland water conservation in cooperation with numerous agencies and countless individuals;NOW, THEREFORE, I, in full appreciation of the value of our soil and waterresources to the public welfare, and desiring to honor those who protect thoseresources, do hereby proclaim May 24 -31, 1937SOIL AND WATER STEWARDSHIP WEEKin the COUNTY OF JOHNSTON, at SMITHFIELD, NORTH CAROLINAIN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of theCOUNTY OF JOHNSTON to be affixedNorman C Denning; Done at the Johnston County Courthouse in the Commis-sioners Room of Johnston County this 6th day of April, the Year of Our Lord onethousand nine hundred eighty- sevenATTEST Eleanor N Creech,Clerk to the Board3 Johnston Technical College Seeks Change To College StatusW R Britt, Chairman, Johnston Technical College Board of Trustees, and DrJohn Tart, President, met with the board explaining that Johnston TechnicalCollege Board of Trustees has decided by unanimous vote to seek college status forJohnston Technical College to become Johnston Community College Mr Britt told theboard the main reason is to enable the students to get full credit for courses they havecompleted should they transfer to four year colleges Mr Britt told the board thecollege has highly qualified teachers and it should grow into community college status;saying many students are enrolled in college transfer courses; if the school hascommunity college status, the students will be given earned credits Mr Britt assuredthe board they will continue strong trade and vocational programs_ The board wasassured this is not an expensive change, adding more students will increase theoperating costs, but not to the point the county will see any large cost increase in itsbudget73April 6, 1987 ContinuedDr Tart emphasized it is time to move on to community college status, as thereis a need to provide for the people in our countyMr Britt explained the request to change Johnston Technical College to CommunityCollege status goes to the State Board of Community Colleges and then to the StateLegislature for approvalThe board agreed to consider this request4 Roads Added to State Maintained SystemUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash and carried, the following roads were added to the State Maintained RoadSystemColonial Drive and Green Path in Stallings Station Clayton TownshipWhite Oak Circle, Cedar Court, Red Oak Lane, Hemlock Place and Sweet GumPlace in White Oak Plantation, Inc, Section I - Clayton TownshipFox Lane and Quail Trail in Woodland Trails Subdivision - Clayton TownshipAlI of the above subdivision streets have met present minimum Division ofHighways construction requirements5 Community Based Alternatives FY 87 -88 BudgetsJohnston Countys allocation of CBA Funds for 1987 -88 totals 99,660 The CBACommittee has recommended the following programs and budgets for approvalA Secrets - Mental Health Center - total budget 12,000, CBA funds in amountof 8,000; program anticipated to impact on 950 youth;B Delinquent Preven ion Counseling - Social Services - total budget 38,127;CBA funds in the amount of 29,325; program anticipated to impact on 25 youthC Prevention Altern tives for Youth - Mental Health Center - ,total budget56,851; CBA funds in the amount of 51,165; program anticipated to impact on45 youth;D Friends of Distinction - CBA - total budget 4,760 - CBA funds in theamount of 4,300 - program anticipated to impact on 40 youth;` Smithfield Police Department Crime Prevention Division - Total budget798702 CBA funds in thp amount of 6,870Upon a motion ,by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried, he Community Based Alternative Budgets for 1987 -88 wereapproved and executed by the Chairman6 Subdivisions ApprovedUpon the recommendation of the County Planning Board, the following subdivisionswere submitted for the boards approvalA C L Byrd Subdivision, C L Byrd, owner; located State Road, 1939 andState Road 1006; Selma Township; 10 lotsMotion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner, Howard Bentonand carried; executed by the ChairmanB Bentonville Meadows; James Moody, owner; located Highway 701 and StateRoad 1137; Bentonville Township; 13 lotsMotion by Commissioner John M Booker, seconded by Commissioner Howard, Bentonand carried; executed by ChairmanC Deer Pointe - P aseI I; DavidProctor,owner; located NC 96, O Neal sTownship, 11 lots; Pha e 11;restrictions - letter of credit - paving contract onroadMotion by Commissioner JohnM Booker,seconded by Commissioner James W Cashli and carried; executed by theChairmanD Ormond - Section I, W F Ormond, owner; located State Road 2527, BoonHill Township; 5 lots, SectionMotion by Commissioner JamesW Cash,secondedby Commissioner John M Bookerand carried; executed by theChairmaniF Briarwood - Section 11,WilliamJohnson,owner; located State Road 1574,Clayton Township, 4 lots - Section 11Motion by Commissioner JamesW Cash,secondedby Commissioner John M Bookerand carried; executed by theChairmanF Swiftview - Section 1, Gary Cobb,owner;Ilocated S #ate li Road 1556, ClaytonTownship, 6 lots - SectionMotion by Commissioner Howard Benton,secondedby Commissioner James W Cashand carried; executed by theChairman74GGreen Valley, Southwinds Development Company, located NC 42, ClaytonTownship, 15 lots; restrictions letter of credit paving contract on roadicMotion y Commissioner Howard Benton, seconded by Commissioner John M Bookerand carried; executed by the ChairmanH Westgate - Section II; Southwinds Development Company; located State Road1309, Pleasant Grove Township; 13 lots - Section 1 1 ; restrictions letter of creditpaving contract on roadMotion by Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by Commissioner John M Bookerand carried; executed by the Chairman7 Building Inspections for the Town of MicroThe Town of Micro is requesting to enter into an agreement with the county forbuilding inspections Jeff Coutu, County Planner, advised the board the buildinginspections for the Town of Micro can be done without any problems for the countyinspection staff The inspections in Micro will be done when county inspectors are inthe Micro areaCommissioner John M Booker moved the County Inspection staff- do buildinginspections for the Town of Micro, effective as of this meeting dateCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote8 Public Hearing - Wilsons Mills CD Project 84- C- 6839 Budget AmendmentPursuant to North Carolina Community Development Block Grant Program Regul-ations Section 1002 Sub - paragraph 2,a, the Johnston County Board of Commissionersis conducting a Public Hearing to receive citizens input on the projects cumulativebudget revisions and the addition of a line activity in the C -1 target areaThe Chairman opened the Public Hearing for citizens commentsMrs Sanders explained the budget amendment; the transfer of surplus fundsfrom activities in which the objectives have been met are Acquisition 85000;Disposition 50000; Water Improvements 11,08000; Relocation 3,50000; SepticSystems Improvements 12,57000; Surplus fund total - 28,50000This transfer will close -out all of the above line activities except the SepticSystems ImprovementsProposed Usage of Surplus Funds1 Propose to add to the C -1 target area the paving of 1849 sq yds of roadto provide, paved access to seven 7 residential dwellings This requires the additionof the Street Improvement Line Item Funds needed for this,i °mprovement are,8,0002 Propose to increase the Clearance Activity Budget to provide extensiveclearing of debris and dilapidated abandoned structures from the target area Fundsneeded 4,5003 In order to provide funds for the cumulative administrative expenses16,00000 will be added to the Administrative Budget Increasing this budget to 93,000Mfrs Sanders explained there are no additional county funds required; as theseare surplus funds from activities in which the objectives have been metThe Chairman asked if there were further comments from anyone; there being nofurther comments, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closedUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by CommissionerJames V1 Cash and carried, the following resolution was adoptedRESOLUTION FOR BUDGET AMENDMENTWHEREAS, the County of Johnston has received funding under the State ofNorth Carolinas 1984 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program for theWilsons Mills Community; andWHEREAS, the County of Johnston desires to fully carry out the project goalsand objectives with funds grantedWHEREAS, the provisions for the budget amendment as described in the NorthCarolina Community Development Block Grant Program Regulations 1002 2,a providesfor the provisions for budget amendment and citizens participationjfI ?I ?1jJ75April 6, 1987 ContinuedNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Johnston County Board of Commissionersthat the budget amendment set forth in the attached report the report as recordedabove is acceptable for the Wilsons Mills Community and that said plan is herebyadoptedThis the 6th day of April, 19879 Appointment - Emergency Medical Services CouncilUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, Gail Reardon was appointed to theEmergency Medical Services Council to f i l l the unexpired term of Richard Panek Thisterm expires June, 198810 Appointment - Nursing Home and Domiciliary Home Advisory CommitteeUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, Irene P Benson of Clayton wasappointed to the Nursing Home and Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee to fill theunexpired term of John Wesley McLean This term expires February, 19891 1 Nursing Home and Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee - Membership IncreasedThe Nursing Home Advisory Committee and Domiciliary Home Advisory Committeehas requested that the membership of these committees be expanded by four membersin order to meet the demands on their time in inspecting facilities throughout thecountyCommissioner Howard Benton moved the membership on the Nursing Home andDomiciliary Home Advisory Committees be expanded by fourCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvote12 Budget Amendments - Mental Health, Health and Social ServicesUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by CommissionerHoward Benton and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendments wereapproveda Mental Health - appropriate 16,000 from dental Health Fund Balanceto be expended in the Construction Project - Professional Feesb Mental Health - decrease appropriations in CBA by 5,173 and in LcAAby 927; increase appropriations in Patient Medicare Fees by 2,800; corre-sponding decreases in salary 17,423 and increases in operating expenses14,423; net effect of decrease in the amount of 3,300;c Child Health - increase revenue by 754 to be expended in supplies;d Social Services - CPL project share` revenue in the amount of 1,000to be expended in CP L Project Share13 Roofs - Courthouse and Mental Health RoofsThe County Manager reported on the deterioriation of the roof of the Courthouse;mortar coming loose and water seeping through, concrete spindles are breaking off;there are structural problems and the roof needs replacing The estimated cost forthe structural repairs is approximately 50,000 The county manager told the boardthe structural repairs need to be made soon, however, the roof replacement can waituntil the new Courthouse Annex is roofedAlso, the roof on the Mental Health Building needs replacing, it is about15 years old; bubbles on roof, the wooden structure of the roof could be deterioriating,estimated cost approximately 80,000 for entire roof14 Mass Gathering Ordinance - Adopted Second ReadingReference Public Hearing held on Mass Gathering Ordinance on March 16,1987; Minute Book Number 18; pages 65 - 70Discussion Proposed Mass Gathering Ordinance;76April 6, 11987 ContinuedCommissioner Frank B Holding suggested the proposed mass gathering ordinancebe changed from 112,000 people but less than 5,000 people for a continuous period ofmore than 24 hours or more than 2,000 people for a continuous period of at least , 6hours but less than 24 hours ; to read 114,000 people but less than 5,000 people fora continuous period of more than 24 hours or more than 4,000 people for a continuousperiod of at least 6 hours but less than 24 hours Commissioner John M Booker stated he feels the request is an imposition uponthe County Commissioners; there are adequate laws on the books that could, if moreeffectively- enforced, give relief to citizens of our county, I do not feel comfortablewith more rules and regulations, this will certainly tax our Health Department, I thinkit has gone to far to have to come here,Commissioner Howard Benton says he feels the board has to do something; thiscommunity has got to have some relief Commissioner James W Cash stated he could support the ordinance with CommissionerHoldings suggested changeThere being no further discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved theMass Gathering Ordinance be adoptedREFERENCE The Mass Gathering Ordinance is recorded in the Johnston CountyOrdinance Book Number One, pages 538 through 547iiCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried by thefollowing voteAye Frank B Holding, James W Cash, Howard Benton, John M Booker, andNorman C DenningNay NoneREVIEW 12 MONTHS FROM APR I L 6, 1987 By motion of Commissioner HowardBenton, duly seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried by unanimous vote,the board agreed the Mass Gathering Ordinance, as adopted here today, should bereviewed 12 months from now to determine whether it should be more or less stringent15 Hazardous Waste Plant Site SelectionThe County Manager advised the board that Johnston County still has threesites remaining on the list of potential sites statewide for a Hazardous Waste Plantsite He reviewed a list of the possible sites Tom Broughton, County Industrial Co-ordinator, prepared a list of criteria which make the sites unsuitable This informationwas reviewed with the board The county manager advised, if the board desires, youcan join the municipalities in opposing the sites in Johnston County based on the lackof suitability Two major arguments against the siting would be the availability ofnatural gas and the existing use of the site as well as adjacent sitesAfter discussion, Commissioner Howard Benton moved the county manager advisethe State that all three proposed sites in Johnston County are unsuitable for hazardouswaste and that this board go on record as opposed to a hazardous waste site in JohnstonCountyCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvote16 Community Development Block Grant for Blighted NeighborhoodsLula Sanders, Director, Wilsons Mills Community Development Block Grant Program,reported, the Wilsons Mills Community Development Project is near completion Of the100,000 the county appropriated for this project to remodel dilapidated houses andinstall a community water system, there is 53,000 of this money left Pius Sandersadvised the 53,000 can be used toward another community development project in anothertarget area She further explained if the board desires to apply for a community develop-ment grant, now is the time that it must be done for this funding period,is Sanders told the board that grants this year will be limited to 600,000if the board is going to apply, the county is required to hold two public hearingsThe first should be scheduled for April 21st, to allow citizens participation in theselection of the target area and the planning of the application The second publichearing is for the purpose of presenting the application to the public prior to submittingit to NRCD, and should be scheduled for May 14th or 15thAfter discussion, Commissioner 1ran 3 Holding moved the county apply toNRCD for a Community Development Block Grant for a blighted neighborhocd of the count,that a Public Hear - q be scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 1S87, at 730 pm,to allow citizens participation it tire selection of a target area Bind the planning ofthe application,l7it 77April 6, 1987 ContinuedCommissioner Holding further moved the Community Develo ment Director beauthorized to advertise for professional services to prepare a Community DevelopmentBlock Grant applicationCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvote17 Raleigh Rescue Mission - Morton Pritchard Farm - Youth FacilityRev Waymon Pritchard visited with the board and advised of plans for anew youth complex at the Raleigh Rescue Mission and Pritchard Farm near ClaytonRev Pritchard explained they have received 70,000 in donations which is on depositfor this project; construction is to begin immediately with plans to have the firstbuilding finished by June 15th He explained they have a long- range plan that includesrecreation areas; cabins, camping facilities, gym and a multi- purpose buildingRev Pritchard emphasized the complex will be a retreat center for youth;a place to help under - privileged youth; we need to do something for our children,we need to work with our youth, this will be a total care facility for under - privilegedchildren , was Rev Pritchards commentThe board thanked Rev Pritchard for coming and commended this organizationfor what they are doing18 Sheriff Seeks Additional Drug Enforcement MoneySheriff Freddy Narron met with the board requesting an additional 121000for the Drug Enforcement Program He emphasized funds are desperately needed tocombat illegal drug activities in Johnston County The Sheriff stated a total of 30,000has been spent so far this fiscal year; approximately 11,000 appropriated by thecounty, 141000 awarded through the courts, and 5,000 State funds He continuedthe drug funds have been very effective, it takes money to operate an effective drugprogramThe board showed concern regarding, the accountability of drug money paidto drug dealers The county manager explained the State Bureau of Investigation canbe asked to make an investigation of the expenditure of drug funds They were curiousas to money appropriated in other counties and how the funds are handledThe board deferred action on this request at this time19 Sheriffs Department - Advertisement for Vehicles - Detective DivisionCommissioner James W Cash moved the County Manager be authorized to seekbids for two vehicles for the Johnston County Sheriffs Department, Detective DivisionCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvote20 Plaques - New CourthouseiThe board briefly discussed plaques Ito be placed in the New Courthouse andJail AnnexBOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEWUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by Commissioner JohnM Booker and carried by unanimous vote, t e board recessed as the Board of CountyCommissioners to sit as the Board of Equaiizati n and ReviewDATE APRIL 6, 1987 TIME 245 pmWill R Crocker, Clerk of Superior Court, administered the Oath of Office tothe members of the Board of Equalization and ReviewNorman C Denning, Chairman, FranCash, Howard Benton and John M Booker, DVMAbsent NoneB Holding, Vice Chairman, James WThe Chairman called the Board of E?Iual ization and Review to order and thefollowing business was transactedrK•April 6, 1987 ,ContinuedBoard of Equalization and Review Hearings1 ,William LeBI anc, representing Phillips Petroleum Company, Sel ma Township,Phillips Petroleum is appealing the valuation of 693,020;REASON unit prices too high and or not enough depreciation;Mr LeBlanc states this property is 23 years old and a higher replacementcost was used by the appraisal firm; valued at 56 which he states is too high, addressingvalues placed on tanks, canopy and paving, not opposing values on land and buidings;Mr LeBlanc is seeking depreciation of 80 2 J Henry Hamilton, Pine Level Township; house and lot valued at 25,1160;REASON Town maintenance complex close by causes noises and loss of value;Mr Hamilton stated when he purchased the property it was zoned as residential only ,been here 30 years;Board of Equalization and Review asked the county appraiser to take a lookat Mr Hamiltons property3 Ms GI isson, representing K R Edwards Tobacco Company, Smithfield Township;REASON Classification problem, valued as manufacturing area and most isstorage; Ms G1 isson stated manufacturing area runs about 3360 sq ft and storage819 sq ft, production down about 30 past four years;The Board of E R asked appraiser to visit this site and review this request4 Max Gardner Potter, Sr, Pine Level Township; house and lot; valued at 45,300,eight years ago valued at 22,000; would be satisfied with 35,000 value;REASON No one would visit house; not worth revaluation; valued too high;The Board of E - R instructed the County Appraiser to take a look at MriPotters property5 Robert G Ward, Beulah Township, house and lot 16,930; lot 5,000;REASON too high; low lot; swamp; states over valued from 25 to 40 ; noisefrom ball park, very wet lots;Mr Ward says he feels values should be 8,000 house and lot; and 2,000lot;The Board of E R instructed the county appraiser to take a look at MrWards property6 David D Pikl ington, Sr, Clayton Township, house and lot 33 acres 129,103;old building and lot 16,490; old building and lot 14,660;REASON values too high;Mr P i 1 k i ngton stated he built his house, hired I abor- by the hour for about17,000; he addressed the 10 acres of woodland and 23 acres cleared land;The Board of E R in considering Mr Pilkingtons application for farm usevalue advised the value on the land should be reduced; the Tax Administrator wasinstructed to check into this matter; the Board of E R also asked Commissioner JamesW Cash to look at Mr Pilkingtons property7 John Shallcross, Shallco Incorporated, Smithfield TownshipMr Shallcross addressed the board stating with the proposed real estateassessment and the indicated reduction in the tax rate, it appears that I will be facinga 50 percent increase for Shallco, Ranch Red Wood Products, and my personal realestate I am extremely disappointed to learn of this tremendous increase in the realestate taxes at a time when inflation in general is running less than 5 percent Iwould like very much to meet with you to discuss this matterMr Shallcross met with the board asking what the justification was for raisingtaxes by what he says looks like about 50 13nl?iW79April 6, 1987 ContinuedMr Shailcross was concerned about the percentage of increase on estatetaxes; about the revaluation and the impact it will have on the tax base CommissionerHolding and the board attempted to explain legislative action that is eroding the countytax base; and reasons for the tax structure8 Bobby Stephenson, Smithfield Township;REASON Market value too high for wet woodland; 800 an_ acre; should be250 per acre; 32 acre tract ; there is only 2 or 3 acres good woodland;The Board of E R tentatively agreed to look at reducing the values accordingto grades of woodlandAC this time Mr Stephenson talked with the Board of E R about soil surveymaps, flolod plain maps and county tax maps; he stated the county needs tax maps;if the county had soil overlays and tax maps the revaluation could have been donefor much Tess9 Commissioner Cash talked with the board about a piece of property in the ArcherLodge Community, owned by three sisters, a tract of 24 acres farm land, however,divided into 8 acre tracts; Commissioner Cash stated the property owners are seekingsome relied` and suggested 1,000 an acre;The Board of E R asked Commissioner Cash to talk with the property ownersThere being no, further business to come before the Board of , Equalization andReview at this time, nd upon motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly secondedby Commissioner Frank B Holding and carried by unanimous vote, the Board of E R recessed until Thursday, April 9, 1987, at 7 oclock pmGULAR SESSIONUppn a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, it was moved that regular sessionbe resumed and recessed until April 9, 1987IiyNorman C Denning, ChairmaniirEleanor NCreechClerk to the Board