May 11, 1987 - 7:00 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Recessed)

Meeting of Johnston County Board of CommissionersMay 11, 1987The Johnston County Board ofMonday, May 11, 1987, at 7 oclockCourthouse, Smithfield, North Carolina, wiNorman C Denning, Chairman,Cash, Howard Benton and John M Booker,Members Absent NoneAlso present Richard B Self,to the BoardCommissioners reconvened in regular sessionpm, Commissioners Room, Johnston Countyth the following members presentFrank B Holding, Vice Chairman, James WDVMCounty Manager, and Eleanor N Creech, ClerkThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business wastransacted-1 Resolution - FHA Loans in Johnston CountyUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash and carried, the following resolution was adoptedRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, Johnston County benefits economically and its residents benefiteconomically and physically from loans insured by the United States Department ofHousing and Urban Development under the National Housing Act FHA loans; andWHEREAS, the purpose of FHA loans is to provide single family dwellings formoderate income families with a modest initial investment; andWHEREAS, many of the present residents of Johnston County and many moreprospective residents of Johnston County desire to purchase homes in Johnston County,especially in areas adjacent to the boundaries of Wake County; andWHEREAS, the maximum amount allowed for an FHA loan guaranty in WakeCounty is 88,80000; andWHEREAS, the maximum amount of an FHA insured loan in Johnston County isonly 68,40000; andWHEREAS, the cost of building materials, labor, and developed lots inJohnston County are virtually the same as those costs are in Wake County; andWHEREAS, the present cost of housing prevents many first -time homebuyersfrom purchasing a house with a mximum loan amount of 68,40000, to the detriment ofJohnston County and its residentsNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners,Johnston County, North Carolina, do hereby request that the United States Departmentof Housing and Urban Development increase the maximum loan amount which may beeligible for guaranty by the Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant tothe National Housing Act to 88,80000 in order to correct inequities in the present system which deprive many young families from purchasing homes in Johnston CountyThis the 11th day of May, 1987Upon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried it was moved the Board of Commissioners recess regularsession to sit as a Board of Equalization and ReviewBOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW HEARINGS2280 acres - about 20 cleared; 9739 acres - 49 cleared; 36 woodland; about12 acres wet land; tobacco poundage has been sold;Earl Bradley,County Appraiser, adddressed the boardand introduced thefirst citizen to appearbeforethe Board of Equalization and Review1 Dr Dicky ParrishSelma Township; values - 100,2609739 acres; 15,1901125 acres; 20_,__2_1_0__T_1155acres; REASON farm property noteligible for farm usevalue; Dr Parrish says property is farm land and has always been farm land;pasture, cows, sheep,etc;says it does not qualify for farm use value because hehas not owned it forthreeY ears • he feels property values arehigh and should belowered; says he wouldhaveno complaint if farm use values couldbe applied;2280 acres - about 20 cleared; 9739 acres - 49 cleared; 36 woodland; about12 acres wet land; tobacco poundage has been sold;103May 11, 1987 ContiThe Board of E R agreed to consider this request2 J L Higgins Boon Hill Township; value 23,570; house and lot; REASONtoo high; old farm house remodeled; 3 small bedrooms; tin roof and siding; lot valuedat 3,000; thinks one -half of appraised value would be fair;The Board of E R ask the county appraiser to look at this property3 11a Lamm Smithfield Township; value 42,870; house and lot; REASON toohigh; FHA loan purchased for 30,000 in 1978; brick veneer; 1986 value 21920; feelsthis value is just too high;The Board of E R agreed to consider this request4 Mary Parrish Fields Smithfield Township; value 42,590; house and lot;REASON too high; 1986 value 23,000; 6 years old; FHA house; 1,248 sq ft ; brickveneer;, 3 small bedrooms;The Board of E R agreed to consider this request5 Myrtle Parker Parrish Pine Level Township; value 24,740; house and lot;REASON bad condition; 1986 value 11,270; house over 150 years old; house heatedwith of I ; land 491 valued at 9,300; Mrs Parrish says this property not worth 24,740;The Board of E R ask the county appraiser to look at this property6 James Robert Dunn Banner Township; value 72,150; house and lot; REASONabove market value; Mr Dunn says his main concern is that the value doubled; 1,798sq ft; lot 6 acre valued 10,000; thinks 65,000 would be on the high side;The Board of E R agreed to consider this request7 Donald R Hayes Ingrams Township; value 64,000;- 2 acres and house;REASON too high; 10 years old; built himself for approximately 45,000 to 50,000 2acres valued 6,400; thinks value should be around 50,000 to 55,000;The Board of E R agreed to consider this request8 Lee Morris Best Selma Township; value 21,540; 1 lot home; REASON toohigh; 1986 value 8,900; built house 1954; asbestos shingles; 191 lot pond in hack;had to dig pond to drain land for building; no additions; retIired on disability; feelsthis value is extremely high;The Board of ` R ask the county appraiser to look at, this property9 William Ransom Lee Banner Township; value 26,890; 1712 acres and house;value 8,040 438 acres; REASON too high; 1712 acres and house; 5 acres wetlland;bushes and marsh; built frame house 1944; - house in poor condition; the boardexplained to Mr Lee that he should apply for the farm use value, this will reduce thetaxable value to approximately 22,506;10 Verdie Holmes Banner Township; was not scheduled with an appointment 36acres and house; built 1976; 2 bedrooms; cleared land and woodland; the Board of E R explained to Mrs Holmes she should app,ly for the farm use value which wouldreduce her taxable value;11 Robert Stafford Smithfield Township; value 20,940; house and lot; REASONtoo high; 1986 value 6,130; frame house about 60 years old; says house and lot notworth more than 15,000;The Board of E R agreed to consider this request and ask the countyappraiser to look at this property12 Janice P Shirley Smithfield Township; value 23,990; cement block structure;REASON too ,high; 1984 value 7,840; located on Holt Lake; thinks fair value would beabout 10,000;;The Board of E R agreed to consider this request Ms Shirley ask thatEarl Bradley look at this property again13 Avery Lee Cleveland Township; value 75,520; house and lot; REASON oldhouse, too high; bought house in 1972 and moved to lot for 3,000; lot 134 acres;1,790 sq ft; remodeled himself; brick; thinks fair value would be around 45,000 to50,0001 1 ?May 11, 1987 ContinuedThe appraiser explained Mr Lee qualifies for functional depreciation; theBoard of E R ask the county appraiser to look at this property14 Andrew Peterson Smithfield Township; value 2,000 lot; 39,910 house and lot;REASON too high; house in very wet area; no storm drains; house on both lots; 100 x175 both lots; 1986 value 20,267; house 1,560 sq ft; need new roof, leaks;The Board of E R ask the county appraiser to look at this propertyDiscussion - Board of Equalization and Review1 Dr Dicky Parrish Board of E R asked Commissioner Booker to look at thisproperty2 J L Higgins County Appraiser to look at this property and report to theboard3 Ila Lamm Consideration of 39,8704 Mary Parrish Fields Consideration of 39,8705 Edward and Jean Parker Functional depreciation; consideration of 26,8006 Myrtle Parker Parrish County Appraiser to nook at this property7 James R Dunn Consideration of 68,0008 Donald R Hayes Consideration of 58,000 to 59,0009 Lee Morris Best County Appraiser to look at this property and report to theboard -- —10 William Ransom Lee Farm use value to apply11 Janice P Shirley County Appraiser to look at this property and report tothe board12 Avery Lee Consideration of 55,00013 Andrew Peterson County Appraiser to look at this property and report to theboard14 Robert Stafford County Appraiser to look at this property and report to theboardReports to Board of E R1 Mal v i rnel McLamb Ira B McLamb Heirs House valued at 19, 150;recommends be reduced by 3,000; rental house needs depreciation; recommends 10,500;Board of E R will consider these recommendations;2 Carolina Cooperative Warehouse Appraisal firm representative to check onvalues;3 Flonnie J Best Commissioner Benton recommended some reduction in value,around 4,000 per lot; Board of E R will consider this recommendation;There being no further business to come before the Board of Equalization andReview at this time, and upon motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly secondedby Commissioner Howard Benton and carried, the Board of Equalization and Reviewrecessed until Monday, May 18, 1987, at 730 pmREGULAR SESSIONUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerHoward Benton and carried, it was moved that regular session be resumed1 Home Health FacilityThe board again briefly discussed a facility for the Home Health ProgramThe County Manager asked the board for directions as the realtor needs to knowwhether or not to hold the option on proposed propertyflii105May 11, 1987 ContinuedAfter discussion, the board instructed the County Manager to notify the realtorto release the option on the proposed property site2 Jail ReportJail The County Manager made a progress report on improvements in the CountyUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash and carried, the board recessed until Monday, May 18, 1987, at 7oclock pmEleanor N CreechClerk to the Board1Orman C Den n- i ng, Chai an