November 3, 1986 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

hnston County Board of CommissionersNovember 3, 1986The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday,November 3, 1986, 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 Kramer Jackson, County Manager, Eleanor N Creech, Clerkto the Board 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 October6, 1986, board meeting There being no corrections, the Chairman declared the minutesstand approved as recorded2 Southland Estate WineryThe County Manager furnished the board with the following information; Con-struction is underway on the winery and the ownersof the project wish a definitecommitment today on the water and sewer line Thecontract for the water and sewerline should be awarded right away The county has voted to appropriate 20,000 forthe waterline The estimated cost for the waterline isnow 38,000 The winery official shave agreed to provide 10 of the original amountof 22,000; County 20,000; Winery2,000; difference 16,000 14,400 + 1,600 Is thecounty willing to appropriate anadditional 14,400 90 for the waterline to the winery If yes, county 34,400; winery31600; if no, county 20,000; winery 2,000 Thecounty has voted to appropriate35,000 for the sewer line to the winery W i neryofficials have agreed to prov i de10 of the original amount of 38,500 35,000 +3,000 Winery officials, armedwith a resolution from the Town of Selma, are nowrequesting 135,000 This increasewill provide for a change from a 2 force main to an8 gravity main to permit capacityfor future expansion Future expansion calls for a40 unit motel, a restaurant andapproximately 20 shops Is the county willing toappropriate an additional 100,90090 for the sewer line to the winery If yes, county135,900; winery 15,100; ifno, county 35,000; winery 3,000 This is the thirdtime this question has come beforethe board for action The winery will go forwardwith the smaller sewer line, butwould rather have the expansion capacitylineDavid Fussell, President, Southland Estate Winery, and Mokie Stancil, member,Industrial Development Commission, were present at this meeting Mr Fussell madea presentation on growning grapes He emphasized the many potential uses for waterand sewer in this area; the water line i s sufficient, however, the sewer line designat this time will only accommodate the initial opening of the wineryIndiscussion the commissioners emphasized this boardhasto deal herewithcommercialas opposed to county policyof running water andsewerto industrial sitesThe countyearlier agreed to appropriate funds for 90 of thecostof a 6 waterlineand a 2sewer line force main tothe property of Southland EstateWinery on1 -95near Selma The county manager toldthe board there is noStateClean WaterBondmoney e ?orsewer projects The countyis asked to consider 1thewater line increasecost from20,000 to 38,500; 2 sewer line from 2 forcemainto 8 gravityline- cost increase from 35,000 to 135,000;and 3 potential use ofwaterand sewerThe board was reluctant to appropriate money for a commercial venture andindicated they should stay with the original design The board was not willing togo along with changing the design of the water and sewer project for Southland EstateWineryThe boarag Tom Broughton, Industrial Coordinator, to contact the engineerand have him report to the board regarding the cost change of the water line3 Subdivisions ApprovedUpon the recommendation of the County Planning Board and upon motion byCommissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carriedthe Foxtrot Subdivision, Southwinds Development Company, Lanny Clifton, owner, locatedState Road # 1168, Pleasant Grove Township, 4 lots, no restrictions was approvedand the Chairman authorized to execute the plati;23November 3, 1986 Continuedd Upon the recommendation of the County Planning Board and upon motionby Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holdingand carried the McLamb Subdivision, Maylon McLamb, owner, located State Road 1005,Meadow Township, 2 lot addition to existing subdivision, Phase 1I, no restrictionswas approved and the Chairman authorized to execute the plate Upon the recommendation ofb Upon the recommendation of the Countyby Commissioner James W Cash, dulyPlanning Board andupon motionby Commissioner Frank Bseconded by Commissioner Howardcarried the Willowbrook Townhouses, Turnberry Development Co, locatedBenton andold HighwayJames W Cash70 Pine Hollow Golf Course, Clayton Township, 14buildings, phase Ifirst threeowner, locatedbuildings already approved restrictions subject toState package treatmentpermit,- subject towas approved and the Chairman authorized to execute theplatand the Chairmanauthorizedc Upon the recommendation of the CountyPlanning Board andupon motionby Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded byCommissioner HowardBenton andcarried the 42 West Estates, Glen Carroll, owner,located NC Highway42 at Wakecounty line, Cleveland Township, 19 lots, no restrictions was approved andthe Chairmanauthorized to execute the platd Upon the recommendation of the County Planning Board and upon motionby Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holdingand carried the McLamb Subdivision, Maylon McLamb, owner, located State Road 1005,Meadow Township, 2 lot addition to existing subdivision, Phase 1I, no restrictionswas approved and the Chairman authorized to execute the plate Upon the recommendation ofthe CountyPlanning Boardand upon motionby Commissioner Frank BHolding, duly secondedby CommissionerJames W Cashand carried the Cox WoodsSubdivision,Horace Cox,owner, locatedState Road 1552,Clayton Township, 20 lots,restrictions- subject toEnvironmental Health review ofeach lot and approval, was approvedand the Chairmanauthorizedto execute theplat4 Resolution - Cable TV - Acquisition of Stock of Wometco Alert CableThe board was advised of an impending change of ownership of Wometco CableTV, Inc, the corporation which owns all of the outstanding stock of Alert Cable TVof North Carolina, Inc There will be no change in the operations or operating personnelof Wometco Cable TV, Inc or Alert Cable TV of North Carolina, Inc as a result ofthis transaction BT Cable, Inc has contracted to purchase the stock of Wometco CableAlert Cable TV of North Carolina, Inc will continue to operate as a separate corporationafter the transaction as will its parent company In order to avoid any uncertainties,Alert Cable TV request the boards consent to this change in control of Wometco `CableTV, IncUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash and carried, the following resolution was adoptedA Resolution Granting Municipal Approval to the Acquisition of theStock of Wometco Cable TV, Inc by BT Cable, IncWHEREAS, Alert Cable TV of North Carolina, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiaryof Wometco Cable TV, Inc, is a cable television franchise in the County of Johnston;andWHEREAS, the outstanding stock of Wometco Cable TV, Inc is presently controlledby members of its management and investors organized by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Co; andWHEREAS, BT Cable, Inc proposes to acquire 100 of the outstanding stockof Wometco Cable TV, Inc, all as set forth in the letter application dated October22, 1986; andWHEREAS, approval has been requested as to the foregoing transaction;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Johnston hereby grantsits approval, as requested, to the change in control of Wometco Cable TV, Inc, allas set forth in the letter application dated October 22, 1986Passed this 3rd day of November, 1986, effective November 3, 1986ApprovedNorman C Denning, ChairmanAttestEleanor N Creech, ClerkThis resolution approved subject to FCC approval24November 3, 1986 Continued5 Employee Health InsuranceThe county manager advised the board the countys hospital - health insuranceprogram is running in the red at approximately 10,000 per month for the past ninemonths Some adjustments in the premium rates and policy are necessary to reducethe operating loss He explained he is working with officials of Johnston Memorial Hospitalon a plan to reduce these deficits They are looking at some alternatives 1 increasepremiums by 30; 2 increase premiums by 20 and increase deductible from 100 to300; 3 drop self insurance and become insured by Blue Cross or some insurancecompany He further advised the board the hospital is willing to drop the deductiblefor employees who seek treatment at Johnston Memorial Hospital The hospital is lookingfavorably at alternative number twoAfter much discussion, the board instructed the county manager to work outa plan for their consideration at next months meeting6 School Bond ReferendumChairman NormanC Denning respondedregarding the request from theBoardof Education calling fora school bond referendumThe Chairman said he hadspokewith a school board member and there was some question whether or not this itemwouldbe on the agenda TheChairman indicated hewould prefer this item be deferredsincethere is no representationpresent from the schoolboardCommissioner Howard Benton responded, I have resolution I think should bepresented at this time, this resolution will expedite this issue and give us a betterunderstanding on the bond issue Commissioner Benton read the resolution as followsR E S O L U T 1 O NJohnston County School Bond ReferendumWHEREAS, the Johnston County Board of Education has a desireand interest to promote public education and wishes to improve publicschool facilities in Johnston County; andWHEREAS, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners has asimilar interest in public education and wishes to improve publicschool facilities in cooperation with the Board of Education; andWHEREAS, the Johnston County Board of Education has requestedthe County Board of Commissioners to `authorize a thirty million dollarbond referendum; andWHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has yet to see acomprehensive plan for the expenditure of thirty million dollars; andWHEREAS, good judgement requires that a comprehensive planbe presented to the county commissioners and the citizens of JohnstonCounty before a bond referendum is held; andWHEREAS, such a plan shou 1 d detail in chronological order,on a year by year basis, each capital outlay project, the purpose ofthe project, the estimated number of students to be served and thecost of each project; andWHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners and the Board ofEducation should agree on the expenditure of funds and the priorityof projects before a bond referendum is held;NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Johnston CountyBoard of Commissioners that no action be taken on whether or not toauthorize a school bond referendum until such time as the Board ofCommissioners is presented with such a comprehensive school facilitiesplan; andNOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the JohnstonCounty Board of Education be requested to formulate such a plan, andpresent to the County Board of CommissionersNOTE; This Tnotion-, -„adopted ° by unanimous ; vote _ on page;25November 3, 1966 ContinuedCommissioner Benton moved this resolution be adopted as presentedCommissioner Benton stressed the county needs a comprehensive plan and thathe is not going to favor a bond issue until this board has a comprehensive plan;and further he stated he is not in any position to vote on any bond issue until thereis a plan, so this board w i l l know how the money is going to be spentCommissioner Frank B Holding stated, I have reservations about the wholething, I was very sorry to see their school board request for a 30 million dollarbond issue He continued, I think they feel theyve got a plan Commissioner Benton says he feels the voters of this county are entitled toknow how and where this money is going to be spent He stated, If they have along range plan, I would like to see itThe board acknowledged the needs of the Board of Education are great; FourOaks needs relief; and the northern end of the county needs relief The question ishow to meet th se needsComm i ssi onerHolding stated, I washopingthe salestax money would beadequate to fiantenew schools onan orderlybasisHe commendedthe School Boardfor their effortintrying to do awaywith attendancea bondareas Hecontinued he realizestheir problemsarebig, and favorsputtingoff thisquestionof the resolution for60 to 90 days;and towork along withthe Boardof Education on aday to day basisCommissionerBentonstated very strongly, The purposeof thisresolutionIs ? to get informationfromthe School Board on how this moneywill bespent Ihave questionsabout the longrange plan, this board does not haveenoughinformationto consider abond issue, Iam not going to consider or vote fora bondissue untilI get this informationBenton is trying to say here I see Mr Bentons efforts are to stimulate the schoolboard members to work toward a definite program, the school board has not completelyCommissioner Booker stated, I would like to give the school board moretime, but if we are not addressing the school bond issue here, I support Mr BentonsresolutionThe Chairman resolved that before this board makes any decision on a schoolbond issue, I would like to give the school board an opportunity to be present ,however, this has nothing to do with Commissioner Bentons resolutionCommissioner Frank B Holding advised the board that he is not willingto act on a bond issue today; and I would like for Mr Benton to withdraw hisresolutionCommissioner Benton again stated that the sole purpose of this resolutionis to get a workable plan before this board Board members emphasized their intentions and commitment to allocate over3 million dollars to the Board of Education from sales tax revenue to build new schoolsCommissioner Benton reminded the board there is no official motion on record bythis board to give the schools this money, but I will stand behind my, commitment ,Commissioner Holding related that he is concerned about 30 million dollarsto spend at one sweep; a better plan is to spend money over a period of time Commissioner Holding feels this resolution si how s dissension between the two boardsthat does not exist Commissioner Benton reminded other board members that theschool board is aware of all this conversation, it has been going on for months,I see nothing offensive about my resolution Commissioner Benton stated, I want it understood, I am not fighting theSchool Board, I think we can work and get along if we lay the cards on the table,but this will continue if we dont get the school boards plan, we are not makingany progress „Commissioner Benton continued the education of our children is my numberone priority In discussion of the sales tax revenue - committed to the schools, CommissionerJames W Cash reminded board members that some of this money w i l l have to be allocatedfor upkeep, maintenance and repairsCommissioner John M Booker stated, There is alot of interest in what MrBenton is trying to say here I see Mr Bentons efforts are to stimulate the schoolboard members to work toward a definite program, the school board has not completelyclarified what their long range plan is, I feel we should give the school board anopportunity to work at this and present a long range plan” Commissioner Bookercontinued that with the Governors plan and the sales tax money, maybe the countywi 1 I be able to meet the schools facility needsCommissioner Booker stated, I would like to give the school board moretime, but if we are not addressing the school bond issue here, I support Mr BentonsresolutionThe Chairman resolved that before this board makes any decision on a schoolbond issue, I would like to give the school board an opportunity to be present ,however, this has nothing to do with Commissioner Bentons resolutionCommissioner Frank B Holding advised the board that he is not willingto act on a bond issue today; and I would like for Mr Benton to withdraw hisresolutionCommissioner Benton again stated that the sole purpose of this resolutionis to get a workable plan before this board Board members emphasized their intentions and commitment to allocate over3 million dollars to the Board of Education from sales tax revenue to build new schoolsCommissioner Benton reminded the board there is no official motion on record bythis board to give the schools this money, but I will stand behind my, commitment ,Commissioner Holding related that he is concerned about 30 million dollarsto spend at one sweep; a better plan is to spend money over a period of time Commissioner Holding feels this resolution si how s dissension between the two boardsthat does not exist Commissioner Benton reminded other board members that theschool board is aware of all this conversation, it has been going on for months,I see nothing offensive about my resolution 26November 31, 1986 ContinuedChairman Denning said, I agree with the substance of Mr Bentons resolution,but I stand in fear of the relationship between the two boards, I think it is good,and I would like to make the request a little I ess formalCommissioner James W Cash stated he could vote for the resolution, but rathervote for a motion asking for a planCommissioner John M Booker reminded the board, We met with - them, the schoolboard and came away with a good feeling; the school board and commissioners tostart on a building program; and nothing was said about a bond issue, and then ina few days I read in the paper the school board is asking for a bond issue, it wasa surprise to uev, Commissioner Booker stated he feels with the monies the schoolsare going to receive they can start on their building program; and then if more moneyis needed, we can deal with a bond issueIn closing Commissioner John M Booker seconded Commissioner Bentons motionto adopt the resolution as recorded page- 24, item # 6 Commissioner Holding stated, I can vote, but I want it understood, I am notantagonistic against the Board of EducationThe motion to adopt the resolution as recorded carried by the following voteAyer Howard Benton, John M Booker, DVM, Frank B Holding, James WCash and Norman C DenningNay None7 Ordinance to Regulate Outdoor ConcertsGeorge Mast, Attorney, representing a group of residents of Banner and ElevationTow nsh i ps, known as Citizens for a Better Community met and asked the board, toconsider an ordinance to regulate outdoor concerts attended by more than 1,000 persons,excluding any municipality Mr Mast recommended the regulations should require suchevents to end at least 30 minutes before dark, allow no alcoholic beverage consumptionand that a permit fee be charged to cover the cost of poi ice control Mr Mast toldthe board these citizens are concerned because of the number of incidents causing seriousinjuries around the Scotts Lake areaiAfter discussion, Commissioner Howard Benton moved the County Manager workwith the County Attorney and George Mast, Attorney, to draft a strict ordinance withinthe law for the boards consideration next monthCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvote8 Southland Estate Winery - Engineer Water Line Cost IncreaseTom Moore, Engineer, Ragsdale Consultants, reported to the board the designof the water line to Southland Estate Winery has been changed; which has caused anincrease in cost Mr Fussell asked the engineers for a cost estimate to run the waterline an additional 700 feet to the facility; going beyond the property lineIn discussion of the project and the potential for water and sewer in thisarea for future growth, Mr Moore, a member of the Johnston County Industrial DevelopmentCommission, told the board there is merit in the request to change the design of thisproject to enhance future growth in this area, as there is potential Mr Moore mentionedto the board that the Industrial Development Commission has received funds from theState that could be used as a revolving fund if the board wishes to consider usingthis moneyAfter further discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that RagsdaleConsultants be authorized to advertise for bids for construction of water and sewerlines to serve Southland Estate Winery on 1 -95 near Selma in keeping with the originaldesign of the water and sewer project, a 6 water line and 2 force mainCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvote9, Highway EngineersRoss Hailey and J 0 Ethridge, Highway Engineers, met with the board Apetition to abandon SR # 2175 was presented to the board The board asked the HighwayEngineers to investigate this request and report back to the board next month witha recommendationThe board recessed for lunch at 1225 pmi27November 3, i986 Continued10 Appointments - Council on Status of WomenCommissioner John M Booker moved that Barbara R Taylor and Cynthia Pittardbe reappointed to the Johnston County Council on the Status of Women for two yearterms effective November, 1986vote Commissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which carried by unanimous11 Mental Health Addition to BuildingDan Searcy, Director,forJohnston County Mental Health Center, asked theboardfunds to help constructHealth building ata 10,000 sq ft additionto the Johnston CountyMentala cost oftheapproximately 600,000 DrSearcy explained to theboardof centers overcrowdedconditions and that theyhad about 250,000 thatcouldbe used toward the constructionof a new building Thenew structure to be connectedto the present facilityCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the county make funds available tomatch State funds for construction, provided a rental fee on the building repays thecounty over a 10 year period at a reasonable rate of interest, and subject to theMental Health Center putting up the 250,000vote Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimous12 Revaluation Schedule of ValuesJohnnie Stott, Tax Administrator, and representatives of J P Ferris andCompany, met with the board regarding the revaluation schedule of values to be followedby the appraisal firm In taking a short look at the schedule, board members feetthey, need more time to study this schedule They agreed to meet Monday, November10, 1986, at 7 oclock pm to consider the adoption of a schedule of values to beeffective January 1, 198713 Tax Office and Veterans Office MovinThe board was advised that the Tax Offices and the Veterans Office wouldbe moving on Wednesay, November 5, 1986, and would be closed on that day14 Recreation Grant Applications ApprovedUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash and carried, the following recreation grant applications were approvedin the following amounts8687 -22Four Oaks Civitan Club 2,0008687 -23Town of Four Oaks2, 0008687 -24Benson Elementary School PTA1,5008687 -25Princeton Babe Ruth Baseball1,9208687 -26South Johnston Athletic Boosters Club2, 0008687 -27South Johnston High School2,00015, Budget Amendment - Health DepartmentUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank B Holding and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendmentwas approvedTransfer from Contingency FundCredit Clinical ServicesSalariesSocial SecurityRetirement 25708421 , 6421, 5591,883to correct error made at budget time 25,08416 Wilsons Mills and ONeals Fire Districts - Annexation of BoundariesUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried, it was moved that the boundaries of the Wilsons Millsand ONeals Fire Districts be annexed to five miles subject to Public Hearings tobe held on December 1, 1986LA4LONovember ,31 1986 Continued17 Resolution - November Diabetes Month - Johnston CountyUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank B Holding and carried, the following resolution was adoptedWHEREAS, there are more than eleven million diabetes in the United States andthe number of people developing diabetes is increasing rapidly; andWHEREAS, diabetes and its complications are the third leading cause of deathby disease in our country; andWHEREAS, the North Carolina Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association isseeking to aid in finding a cure or prevention of diabetes, as well as conducting re-search, educational and community service programs here in North CarolinaNOW, THEREFORE, DO WE, THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, PRO -CLAIM NOVEMBER 1986, AS DIABETES MONTH IN JOHNSTON COUNTY,And urge all citizens to support the American Diabetes Association North CarolinaAffiliate, Johnston County Chapter, through their contributions and volunteer services,in order to accelerate progress in the conquest of this nations third largest killerdiseaseNorman C Denning, Chairman James W Cash, MemberFrank B Holding, Vice Chairman Howard B Benton, MemberJohn M Booker, DVM, Member18 Agricultural Building Rental RegulationsCommissioner Howard Benton moved the cooking of food for money raising activitiesnot be permitted in the building or on the poremises of the Johnston County AgriculturalBuilding during regular working hours, due to the problem with smoke inside the build-ing, and congestion in the parking area for both employees and clienteleCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by the following,,vote;Aye Howard Benton, James W Cash, Frank B Holding andNorman C DenningNay John M Booker19 Agricultural Building Rental Regulations - Motion RescindedCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the motion stating that the cooking offood for money raising activities not be permitted in the building or on the premisesof the Johnston County Agri cu tural Building during regular working hours, due tothe problem with smoke inside the building, and congestion in the parking area forboth employees and clientele be rescindedCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvoteChairman Norman C Denning was requested by the board to work with theCounty Extension Chairman on a new policy for renting the Agricultural Building20 Demolition of Sasser BuildingCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the county manager be authorized toadvertise for bids for the demolition of the Sasser Building on Johnston Street Com-missioner Holding further moved the county manager notify the previous owner of thebuilding to give reasonable notice of the demolitionCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which carried by unanimousvoteUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by CommissionerJohn M Booker and carried, the hoard recessed to meet again on Monday, November10, 1986, at 7 oclock pmNorman C Denning, ChairmanEleanor N Creech, Clerk to the BoardIil1DetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 30618 PMCreated4142003 95812 AMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date1131986Book18