September 2, 1986 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Meeting of Board of Commissioners of Johnston CountySeptember 2, 1986?C+,,The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday,September 2, 1986, at 10 oclock am, Commissionerss 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 Kramer Jackson, County Manager, Eleanor N Creech, Clerk tothe Board and W R Britt, County AttorneyThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was trans-acted1 MinutesThe Chairman asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the August4, 1986, board meeting There being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutesstand approved ,as recorded2 Utility Improvements - Smithfield Water Plant ExpansionTim Broome, Engineer,Ragsdale Consultants, discussed utility improvementswith the board As a part ofthe Johnston County water supply plan adopted by theboard in 1982, the Smithfield water supply facilities are to be expanded to serve asthe principal source of supplyfor all municipalities in the county He advised theboard that the first phase ofthe project involving expansion of the treatment processportion of the facilities from 40 to 60 mgd, installation of emergency power generationequipment, and modification toexisting finished water pumps has been completed Con-tinuing, Mr Broome explainedthe second phase of improvements includes constructionof a new raw water reservoir,improvements to the river intake, and installation ofnew raw water pumps; the thirdphase of improvements consists of construction of a10 mg clear well, installationof a new finished water pump, and installation of anoverhead crane in the finishedwater pumps room The total estimated project cost forboth the second and third phasesis currently approximately 1,374,000The engineer recommended that an appropriation in the amount, of 63,000 bemade - this year for accomplishing the geotechnical investigation and design of the secondand third phases of the improvements to the Smithfield Water PlantThe board discussed the funding of the geotechnical investigation and designwith the County ManagerUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the following resolution was adoptedRESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH ELIGIBLE PROJECT UNDER SENATE BILL 2WHEREAS; Senate Bi I I 2, Chapter 480, 1985 SessionLaws of the State of North Carolina authorizes funds forwater and sewer projects; andWHEREAS; these funds are allocated to counties andmunicipalities in North Carolina; andWHEREAS; State regulations require resolutions by thegoverning board indicating that it will proceed with aneligible project; andWHEREAS; Johnston County wishes to notify the Stateof its intention to proceed with certain projects; now thereforeThe County of Johnston is hereby adopting this resolu-tion notifying the State of the countys intention to proceedwith the following project1 WATER PROJECTSmithfield Water Plant - Total cost 63,000County - 31, 500FY 85 -86 5,99216FY 86 -87 25,50784This project will provide a geotechnical investi-gation and design for phase 11 of water facilitiesimprovements for the Smithfield water supply sys-tem The project will serve approximately 30,000people in rural areas and in eight townsAdopted this the 2nd day of September, 1986011l02September 2, 1986 Continued3 Water Storage Tank - Cutter LaboratoriesThe board was advised by the engineerthat an inspection hadbeen conductedof the interior andexterior surfaces of thecountys 200,000 gallonelevated waterstorage tank locatedat Cutter Labs and it is in need of repainting and repairs; lightrusting is apparent;lower interior riser tube iscompletely covered withmildew; interiorriser ladder rungs are beginning to rust; inletand outlet pipes insidethe riser tubeare heavily corrodedon areas that are exposedThe engineer recommended an appropriation of 25,000 be made for repaintingand repairs to the elevated water tank The board discussed funding of this projectwith the County ManagerUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried by unanimous vote, the following resolution was adoptedRESOLUTION TO PROCEED WITH ELIGIBLE PROJECT UNDER SENATE BILL 2WHEREAS; Senate Bi 1 I 2, Chapter 480, 1985 SessionLaws of the State of North Carolina authorizes funds forwater and sewer projects; andWHEREAS; these funds are allocated to counties andmunicipalities in North Carolina; andWHEREAS; State regulations require resolutions by thegoverning board indicating that it will proceed with aneligible project; andWHEREAS; Johnston County wishes to notify the Stateof its intention to proceed with certain projects; now thereforeThe County of Johnston is hereby adopting this resolu-tion notifying the State of the countys intention to proceedwith the following project1 WATER PROJECT- Elevated Water Tank - Total Cost 25,000County - 12,500FY 86 -87 129500This project will pay for the cost for repaintingthe interior and exterior of a county ownedelevated water storage tank serving an industrialparkAdopted this the 2nd day of September, 19864 Storm Drainage - New Courthouse ComplexTim Broome, Engineer, reported on the - investigation of storm drainage faci I i t i esto serve the proposed additions to the Johnston County Courthouse at the intersectionof Second and Johnston Streets He advised they had investigated two alternativesfor piping the drainage to a safe outlet; southwestward along Second Street to SpringBranch and northwestward along Johnston Street to Neuse River Due to the distanceand amount of pavement and existing utilities to be removed and replaced, the JohnstonStreet route offers the more economical alternative He presented a schematic planwith location of the proposed storm drainage improvements, showing a total estimatedproject cost of 180,000In discussion, the board agreed to defer action until the Courthouse Complexbids are opened5 Southland Estate Winery - Request Larger Sewer LineDavid Fussell of Southland Estate Winery former Carolina Winery and TomMoore, Engineer, met with the board Mr Fussell asked the board for additional fundsin order to change the 2 force main to an 8 gravity line; engineers have presenteda cost estimate of 151,000 for the 8 gravity sewer line to the wineryThe county has budgeted 20,000 toward the construction of a two inch forcemain for wastewater from the winery to the Selma systemMr Fussell told the board plans are to construct a 40 unit motel, a restaurantand approximately 20 shops behind the winery and that a larger l i n e w i l l allow notonly reasonable growth capability of the winery, but also future growth to occuron surrounding properties that are now available for developmentThe board discussed the request at length, however, took no action at thistimef;vp03September 2, 1986 Continued6 Town of Benson - Request Funds - Waste Treatment Plant ExpansionMayor Charles Matthews and Keith Langdon, Administrator, Town of Benson,met with the board requesting funds to assist in the expansion of Bensons Waste Treat-ment Plant Mayor Matthews advised this expansion will enable Benson Plant to increasethe sewer capacity by 50 Engineers have estimated an expansion cost of approximately750,000 The Mayor stated they are withdrawing their original request made March31 1986 for a 300,000 sewer grant and a 500,000 loan Since the request the BensonTown Council has voted to call for a 600,000 bond referendum The Mayor also advisedthe Town of Benson is now requesting 148,338 of the countys Clean Water Bond money,pending approval of the towns bond issueThe board discussed this request at length and took the following actionUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by Com-missioner Howard Benton and carried by unanimous vote, the following resolution wasadoptedRESOLUTION OF TRANSFER OF ALLOCATIONOF STATE WATER AND SEWER FUNDINGWHEREAS; Senate Bi I I 2, Chapter 480, 1985 SessionLaws of the State of North Carolina authorizes funds forwater and sewer projects; andWHEREAS; These funds are allocated to counties andmunicipalities in North Carolina, andWHEREAS; Section 512 e f g allows transfer ofallocations between cities, counties and government units with-in the same county upon resolution of the city or countygovernment, andWHEREAS; The County of Johnston wishes to share itsgood fortune with the municipalities within the county throughthe transfer of county allocated funds; nowTHEREFORE; by resolution duly adopted by theJohnston County Board of Commissioners meeting in regularsession on September 2, 1986, the county does hereby transfercounty allocations for wastewater collection treatment facilitiesto the following municipality in the manner indicatedTown of Benson FY 86 -87 148, 338This resolution duly adopted to be forwarded to theOffice of State Budget and Management within fifteen days ofits adoption and to be recorded in the official minutes of theBoard of County CommissionersAdopted -this the 2nd day of September, 19867 Town of Clayton - Two Miles Extra - territorial JurisdictionThe Town of Clayton made a formal request to extend their extra-territorialjurisdiction to two miles Several developers and realtors from the Clayton area expressedopposition to the towns request - saying it will discourage small corporations; theyare concerned about town regulations requiring curb and gutter and sidewalks TheClayton Town Council has indicated they would consider amending the curb and Sutterregulation on 40,000 square foot lots The realtors asked the Board of Commissi nersto postpone action on the two mile extra - territorial jurisdiction request until thetown acts on the curb and gutter regulationClaytons Mayor, Jim Bailey stated the town is aware and concerned aboutindustrial development and share the developers concern; and they need guidancefrom the County Commissioners Mayor Bailey emphasized that the county needs zoningCommissioner James W Cash stated he favors delaying Claytons requestuntil they consider amending the towns ordinance on curb and gutterCommissioner Howard Benton and other commissioners expressed concern aboutorderly growth and the impact on county planning; the board feels they must pr teedwith much caution regarding the two mile jurisdiction for townsThe commissioners asked the County Planner to determine if towns can havedouble standards for one and two mile jurisdiction and suggested that the PlanningBoard give some recommendations to this board1?September 2, 1986 ContinuedThe realtors indicated they are not opposed to the two mile jurisdiction; theywould like to see Claytons regulations closer in line with county regulationsAfter much discussion, Commissioner James W Cash moved that Claytons requestbe delayed until the town looks into amending their ordinance Commissioner FrankB Holding seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote8 Subdivisions ApprovedUpon the recommendation of the County Planning Board, and upon motion byCommissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by Commissioner Howard Benton and carriedby unanimous vote, the following subdivisions were approved and the Chairman authorizedto execute the plat1 Ormond Subdivision, W E Ormond, owner, located State Road # 2316,Boon Hill Township, 9 lots, restrictions low pressure system needed onlot # 5; sewer pumps on lots # 4, 6 and 7;2 Applewood Subdivision, Helen Monroe, owner, located State Road # 1557,Clayton Township, 4 lots, Phase 1;3 Deer Ridge Subdivision, Sonny Johnson, owner, located State Road # 1509,Cleveland Township, 7 lots,4 Rowe Subdivision, D P Rowe, owner, located State Road # 1938, SelmaTownship, 4 lots, restrictions lots # 1 and # 4 need pumps;5 Watson Acres - Phase IV, Southwinds Dev Co Lanny Clifton, owners,located US Hwy 301, Micro Township, 2 lot addition, Phase IV;6 Hawkins Subdivision, Myrtle Hawkins, owner, located State Road # 1552,Clayton Township, 3 lots;9 Road Petition S R # 1745Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the road petition requesting paving ofSecondary Road # 1745 be forwarded to the North Carolina Department of Transportationfor considerationCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvote10 Road Petition - Add to System - Streets Laurelwood Hills SubdivisionCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that Laurel Drive and South LakesideDrive in the Laurelwood Hills Subdivision be added to the secondary road system formaintenanceCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvote1 1 Resolution - Donald Ray Creech, Deceased Highway EngineerRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, Donald Ray Creech of 216 Whitley Drive,Smithfield, North Carolina, died unexpectedly on August 26,1986 He was born in Johnston County on October 7, 1934 Hewas a member of Whitley Memorial United Methodist Church inWest Smithfield; andWHEREAS, he served his county and the State ofNorth Carolina with untiring public service as a residentengineer with the Department of Transportation for , thirtyyears; andWHEREAS, he has given the people of Johnston Countyunselfishly of his time and talents to help improve thesecondary roads and major highways of North Carolina; andWHEREAS, his quiet and steady leadership has giventhe State of North Carolina and Johnston County a bettersystem of transportationkr}45September 2, 1986 ContinuedUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried by unanimous `vote the following recreation grant applicationsfor 1986 -87 were approved in the following amounts8687 -10 Wilsons Mills Recreation Association 220008687 -11 Parks Recreation - Town of Benson 2,0008687 -12 Pine Level Recreation Committee 2,0008687 -13 Pine Level Booster Club 1,8008687 -14 Kenly Kiwanis Club 1,5008687 -15 Meadow Elementary Association 2,0008687 -16 Town of Ken 1 y 2,00013 Appointment - Alcoholic Beverage Control BoardCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that Janie Owens of Selma be reappointedto the Johnston County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for a three year term effectiveSeptember, 1986Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvoteNOW, THEREFORE, upon motion by Commissioner HowardBentonand duly seconded by CommissionerJames WCash, it14is resolved that the Board ofCommissioners ofJohnstonpermit feeCountyofficially recognize the Fifeand record of service ofHoward BentonDonaldRay Creech, and the Clerkto the Board isrequestedKen Iy,to send a copy of this resolutionto his mother,Mrs Loisreappointed to the JohnstonDupreeCreechInvolvement Councilfor two yearterms effectiveSeptember, 1986Adopted this the 2nd day ofSeptember, 1986the permit had expired and the new permit chargeCommissioner12 RecreationGrant Applications 1986 -87-ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried by unanimous `vote the following recreation grant applicationsfor 1986 -87 were approved in the following amounts8687 -10 Wilsons Mills Recreation Association 220008687 -11 Parks Recreation - Town of Benson 2,0008687 -12 Pine Level Recreation Committee 2,0008687 -13 Pine Level Booster Club 1,8008687 -14 Kenly Kiwanis Club 1,5008687 -15 Meadow Elementary Association 2,0008687 -16 Town of Ken 1 y 2,00013 Appointment - Alcoholic Beverage Control BoardCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that Janie Owens of Selma be reappointedto the Johnston County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for a three year term effectiveSeptember, 1986Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimousThe County Manager advised the board the Town of Clayton has requested arefund of the 2 collection fee of 38639 - the amount charged the town for collectionof Champion Products property taxes that was refunded due to a company error inreporting inventory Reference minutes of July 7, 1986, Minute Book # 17, page 684After discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the Town of Claytonbe refunded the 2 collection fee in the amount of 38639, and further that it be under-stood this action is not intended to set a precedent with regard to collection feesCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carriedvoteThe County Manageradvisedthe board he had received a letterfrom Clovis14Appointments- Citizens InvolvementCouncilpermit feein the amount of 50 MrCommissionerHoward Bentonmovedthat Polly Cantrell, Clayton,Madlyn Watson,January,Ken Iy,and HelenBooth, FourOaks, bereappointed to the JohnstonCounty Citizenstank has just recently beenInvolvement Councilfor two yearterms effectiveSeptember, 1986in August, 1986, Mr Boykinwas toldthe permit had expired and the new permit chargeCommissionerJames WCash seconded the motion which carriedby unanimousvoteMr Boykin has stated in hisletter he feels this cost very unfair tothe churchand is officially requesting arefund15Refund - Town of ClaytonCollectionFee Champion ProductsJohn M Booker moved that StancilsThe County Manager advised the board the Town of Clayton has requested arefund of the 2 collection fee of 38639 - the amount charged the town for collectionof Champion Products property taxes that was refunded due to a company error inreporting inventory Reference minutes of July 7, 1986, Minute Book # 17, page 684After discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved the Town of Claytonbe refunded the 2 collection fee in the amount of 38639, and further that it be under-stood this action is not intended to set a precedent with regard to collection feesCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried16 Stancils Chapel Church - Permit Fee RefundThe County Manageradvisedthe board he had received a letterfrom ClovisBoykin representing StancilsChapelFWB Church requesting a refund of apermit feein the amount of 50 MrBoykinsletter explained the church beganconstructionof a fellowship building inJanuary,1985 A new septic tank had to be installed;a county permit was purchased at acost of 20 Due to construction delaythe septictank has just recently beeninstalledand when the tank was inspected bythe countyin August, 1986, Mr Boykinwas toldthe permit had expired and the new permit chargewas 50Mr Boykin has stated in hisletter he feels this cost very unfair tothe churchand is officially requesting arefundAfter discussion, CommissionerJohn M Booker moved that StancilsChapel FWBChurch be refunded the permitfee in theamount of 50Commissioner HowardBenton seconded the motion which carried byunanimousvote1September- 2, 1986 4Cont i nued Recess for lunch 12 oclock noonThe Board of Commissioners had lunch with the Soil Conservation Service Boardand staff An annual report of activities was presented17 Wilsons Mills Community Development - Resolution - Certification for Propertyto be Acquired htUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duty seconded by CommissionerHoward Benton and carried the following resolution was adoptedRESOLUTIONAUTHORIZING PERSONNEL TO MAKE CERTIFICATION OF JUST COMPENSATIONFOR PROPERTY TO BE ACQUIRED IN THE WILSONS MILLS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTBLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, PROGRAM NUMBER - 84 -C -6839WHEREAS, the County of Johnston is required to carry out all Acquisition Activitiesas required by the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition PoliciesAct of 1970 and HUD implementing regulations at 24 CFR 42- 101 -127NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT The County of Johnston Board of Com-missioners authorize Lula Sanders, Community Development Director to make Certificationof Just Compensation for property to be acquired in the Wilsons M i l l s Community Develop-ment Block Grant Program, Program Number # 84 -C -6839IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT The Community Development Director is authorizedto make certifications and to perform all necessary and or desirable actions to complywith North Carolina and HUD requirements of establishment of Just Compensation priorto delivery of a formal offer to purchaseAdopted this the 2nd day of September, 198618 Airport Authority Seeks Funds for Paving Hangar PadsDr Norman B Grantham,Chairman,Johnston CountyAirport Authority, askedthe board to consider appropriating34,300 forpaving and sitepreparation for additionalhangar pads a the county airportHe explainedthere is nowa demand for five padsat an approximate cost of 8,500;and theyhave other requestsfor parking spaceThe Chairman is speaking of pavingto connect five hangarpads to the taxiway andtisite preparation and paving for nineadditionalspacesChairman Grantham stated the Federal Government does not participate in pavingspace for hangar pads; the county can save 678 per pad if all pads contracted fornow He emphasized further that with the revenues that can be received from rent,commission on sales and taxes on aircraft, this should provide the funds for the fivehangar pads The demand for additional parking, the Chairman explained, is becauseof activity out of Raleigh- Durham AirportThe board was also asked to appropriate 1,800 for a flagpole and plaquein memory of the late Colonel Paul E Johnson, Jr, Airport Authority Chairman whodied June 12, 1986A third request was for the board to give consideration for a waterline tothe airport tied to the countys 16 waterline The airport would like access to thecountys water supplyIn discussion of requests from the Airport Authority, Commissioner John MBooker moved that 3,500 be appropriated for the paving to connect five hangar padsto the taxiway and 1,800 be appropriated for the flagpole and plaque in memory ofthe late Colonel Paul E Johnson, Jr These funds to be transferred from the ContingencyFund to the Airport Authority budgetCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvote19 Office Building for Doctors ProposedHerman Stewart, Chairman, Johnston Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, metwith the commissioners seeking their endorsement in the construction of offices fordoctors on county property on the hospital grounds Chairman Stewart stated the hospital Iis recruiting several new doctors but have no office space available to offer themHe also told the Board of Commissioners the Hospital Board will be pursuing the settingup of a corporation in order to finance the doctors building Preliminary plans areto build a 6,000 square foot building at an estimated cost of approximately 300,000plus architects fees George Mast, Smithfield attorney, working with the hospitalSeptember 2, 1986 x Continuedboard explained the legal aspects of setting up a corporationThe board looked with favor and agreed on the need of office space to accom-modate new doctors coming to Smithfield and asked the Hospital Chairman and AttorneyMast to work out a specific proposal to bring back before the board20 Other Businessa Tom Moore, Engineer, reviewed plans for paving the county parkinglot, corner of Johnston and Second Streetb The Chairman called to the boards attention the need for an additionalearth moving machine at the county landfillEXECUTIVE SESSIONCommissioner Howard Benton moved that regular session be recessed and thatthe Board of Commissioners go into Executive Session to discuss litigationvoteCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimousREGULAR SESSIONUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank B Holding and carried, it was moved that Executive Session be closed andregular session be resumed21 Resignation of Kramer Jackson, County ManagerKramer Jackson submitted his resignation as County Manager effective December,1986Upon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank B Holding and carried the board adjournedorman C Denning, ChairmanEleanor N CreechClerk to the Board07DetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 33735 PMCreated4142003 93456 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - 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