June 3, 1985 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

June 3, 1985The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday,June 3, 19851 at 10 oclock am, in the Commissioners Room, Johnston CountyCourthouse, Smithfield, North Carolina, with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, JamesW Cash, 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 businesswas transacted1 MinutesThe minutes of the May 6th, May 14th and May 20, 1985, board meetingsstand approved as recorded2 PUBLIC HEARING - Property Owner Participation Paving Lakeside andWoodcrest DrivesA Paving Participation - SR 1764 Lakeside Drive and SR 1765 WoodcrestDriveNorman C Denning, Chairman, called for the petitioners requesting thepaving of SR 1764 Lakeside Drive and SR 1765 Woodcrest Drive near Clayton,Clayton Township The Chairman asked if there was any opposition to this petitionThere was no opposition voiced at this Public Hearing Mr Alfred Moore representing the petitioners asked the Board of Commissioners to approve the paving of SR1764 Lakeside Drive and 1765 Woodcrest Drive near the Town of Clayton; inClayton Township, in accordance with General Statutes 153A- 1854 and 153A- 205bThe County Attorney i6trod-uced the following resolutions for the boardsconsiderationNORTH CAROLINAJOHNSTON COUNTYUpon motion of Commissioner James W Cash, seconded by CommissionerHoward Benton, the following resolution was adopted by the Johnston County Boardof CommissionersWHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners adopted a preliminary resolutiongiving notice of intention to assist in the financing of improvements to ruralsubdivisions and residential streets; andWHEREAS, due notice hasbeen given onthe 3 day of June, 1985, at1000 am in theCommissionersRoom, JohnstonCounty Courthouse, Smithfield,North Carolina, apublic hearingwould be heldon whether the assistance infinancing the roadimprovementshereinafter described shall be made and thatall objections to thelegality of themaking of suchfinancial assistance are requiredby law to be madein writing, signed in personor by an attorney, and filedwith the Clerk to theBoard at or before the time ofthe public hearing; and5_34June 3,, 1985 ContinuedWHEREAS, the public hearing has now been held and any objectionsmade concerning the financial assistance were consideredNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Johnston County Board of Com-missioners;1 That the street, streets, road, roads, or rights of way herein setout are without paving and the public interest requires that the road be upgradedto meet minimum state maintenance requirements, or that asphalt paving be madeavailable and that abutting property will be benefited to the extent of the partof the cost thereof to be assessed against the abutting property2 If the local improvements are ordered made by the North CarolinaDepartment of Transportation, the County of Johnston shall remit to the NorthCarolina Department of Transportation the proportion of the cost thereof representingthe total local share as required by policies of the North Carolina Departmentof Transportations Secondary Road Council3 That the local improvements to be made on the street, streets, road,roads, or right of way set out above are as follows Paving of State Road 1764and State Road 1765 - Clayton Township Lakeside and Woodcrest Drives4 That the proportion of the cost of the improvements to be assessedagainst the abutting property and the terms of payment will be provided on theNotice of Public Hearing which was served on the owners of the property to beassessedNORTH CAROLINAJOHNSTON COUNTYUpon motion of Commissioner James W Cash and seconded by CommissionerHoward Benton, the following resolution was adopted by the Johnston County Boardof CommissionersNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Johnston County Board of Com-missioners that pursuant to NCGS 153 -195, the attached assessment roll is confirmedand that each assessment is a lien on the property assessed as of June 3, 1985,andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution and assessmentroll be delivered to the Johnston County Tax Collector for collection; andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the first installment with interest is dueon October 1, 1985, and one installment is due on that same day in each successiveyear until this assessment is paid in fullNew Highway Officials Introduced to BoardWayne Bailey, District Engineer, Division of Highways, introduced MrJack Bishop, new Highway Commissioner for this district; and Mr Ross Hailey,new Highway Maintenance Engineer for this district3 PUBLIC HEARING - Secondary Road Construction Program 1985 -1986PURPOSE A public hearing was called and held to receive citizensinput on the 1985 -1986 Secondary Road Construction Program for Johnston CountyWayne Bailey, District Engineer, reviewed and explained at length andin detail the 1985 -1986 Secondary Road Construction Program for Johnston Countyto the board and interested citizens He thoroughly explained the point ratingsystem determining the new priority ratings for the countys secondary roadsHe also stated that this priority list would be revised again next year; thatit is only for one year, where it has in the past been for a two year period;meaning that all unpaved roads in the county will be rated again next yearMr Bailey and Mr Bishop stated that 810,625 has been allocated forroad construction in Johnston County for 1985 -1986; however, funds are sti I I shortabout one billion dollars in North Carolina as to the needs to upgrade secondaryroadsWfr1WHEREAS, theJohnstonCountyBoardof Commissioners ordered a publichearing prior to theconfirmationof theproposed assessment roll for the pavingor upgrading of StateRoad 1764and State Road1765 - Clayton Township - Lakesideand Woodcrest Drives ;andWHEREAS, theJohnstonCountyBoardof Commissioners has attached thecorrect assessment rollhereto andfound itto becorrectNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Johnston County Board of Com-missioners that pursuant to NCGS 153 -195, the attached assessment roll is confirmedand that each assessment is a lien on the property assessed as of June 3, 1985,andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution and assessmentroll be delivered to the Johnston County Tax Collector for collection; andBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the first installment with interest is dueon October 1, 1985, and one installment is due on that same day in each successiveyear until this assessment is paid in fullNew Highway Officials Introduced to BoardWayne Bailey, District Engineer, Division of Highways, introduced MrJack Bishop, new Highway Commissioner for this district; and Mr Ross Hailey,new Highway Maintenance Engineer for this district3 PUBLIC HEARING - Secondary Road Construction Program 1985 -1986PURPOSE A public hearing was called and held to receive citizensinput on the 1985 -1986 Secondary Road Construction Program for Johnston CountyWayne Bailey, District Engineer, reviewed and explained at length andin detail the 1985 -1986 Secondary Road Construction Program for Johnston Countyto the board and interested citizens He thoroughly explained the point ratingsystem determining the new priority ratings for the countys secondary roadsHe also stated that this priority list would be revised again next year; thatit is only for one year, where it has in the past been for a two year period;meaning that all unpaved roads in the county will be rated again next yearMr Bailey and Mr Bishop stated that 810,625 has been allocated forroad construction in Johnston County for 1985 -1986; however, funds are sti I I shortabout one billion dollars in North Carolina as to the needs to upgrade secondaryroadsWfr1rJune 3, 1985 Continueda Walter Barnes met with the board representing SR #2106; priority# 18;b Larry Parker and Mr Dunn, representing SR # 1160; priority #9; in reviewing the priority rating points for this road it was called to theattention of the District Engineer that a recreation facility a Horse Riding Clubhad not been recognized; a public recreational facility qualifies for 5 pointsMr Parker and Mr Dunn requested the Board of Commissioners ask the DistrictEngineer to check into this matter and further that this Riding Club be consideredin the priority rating of SR 1160 for the 1985 -1986 programThe board and Mr Bishop asked Wayne Bailey to check on SR #1160as to the above matter and report back at the next Commissioners meetingc Propoerty owner on SR #2163; priority #130; could not understandpriority rating comparing this road with other secondary roadsd Property owners on SR #1573; priority #67; says traffic; has increasedtremendously; road in bad shapeThe District Engineer asked the Board of Commissioners for considerationand approval of the 1985 -1986 Secondary Road Construction ProgramIn view of the above problem with SR #1160; the board deferred actionuntil the next board meeting4 Road Petition - Country Lane - Add to SystemCommissioner Frank B Holding moved a petition requesting that CountryLane, Clayton, NC, be added to the Secondary Road System for maintenance beforwarded to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Highways,with the boards recommendation for approvalCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which was carriedby unanimous vote5 1 -40 Interchanges in Southern Johnston County Meadow TownshipJ M Johnson, Jr, of Route # 2, Benson, Meadow Township, askedthe Board of Commissioners to request and plead with the North Carolina Departmentof Transportation to build at least two interchanges along the proposed 1 -40route between Benson and Newton Grove in Meadow TownshipMr Johnson told the board that residents of Meadow Township are quiteconcerned with the construction of 1 -40 through this area; and he feels theirconcerns are justified as the State proposes only one interchange where 1 -40 andHighway 96 intersects north of Meadow School Mr Johnson continued with noservice roads and dead end roads in this area; and only one interchange; propertywould decrease in value Mr Johnson and the residents of Meadow Township feetthe highway should benefit as many people as possibleIn a lengthy discussion the board agreed they favor more interchangesalong the 1 -40 route between Benson and Newton Grove in Meadow TownshipCommissioner John M Booker moved the North Carolina Department ofTransportation be requested to consider building an additional interchange eastof 1 -95 on the proposed I -40 route between Benson and Newton Grove in MeadowTownshipCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carriedby unanimous vote6 Agricultural Extension Service - Memorandum of UnderstandingUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by Com-missioner John M Booker and carried by unanimous vote; the following Memorandumof Understanding between the North Carolina Agricultrual Extension Service;North Carolina State and A T State Universities and the Board of County Commissionerswas adoptedThe North Carolina Agricultrual Extension Service was established asa part of the School of Agricultural and Life Sciences of North Carolina StateUniversity by Federal and State legislation for the specific purpose of extendingthe educational service of the University to the people of the State on subjectsrelating to agriculture, home economics, 4 -H and youth, and community and naturalresource development The laws creating Extension were specifically designedto ensure that the findings of research in these areas were communicated to thepeople Under the Appropriations Act of 1972 funds were provided to the 1862Land Grant Universities to enhance the extension outreach of the 1890 Universities,of which A T State University is one The Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 stipulatedthat these funds would be appropriated directly to the 1890 Institutions and formal-ized the Extension program as an official part of the School of Agriculture atthis institution However, to provide effective coordination, administrative contactswill be handled by the county and district chairmen of North Carolina State Uni-June 3, 1985 Continuedversity with appropriate attention given to A T State University personnel Legislationprovided that Agricultural Extension work be a partnership among three levelsof government - Federal, State and County Extension Agents are officially appointedas members of the US Department of Agriculture and charged with carryingout educational work of the department Upon acceptance by the Board of CountyCommissioners, they are also designated as field faculty members of either NorthCarolina State University, with professional rank, or A T State University Toassure that educational programs offered by Agricultural Extension at both land -grantinstitutions meet the needs of local clientele, it is important that both electedand appointed officials of each level of government understand their respectiveresponsibilities and relationships in the conduct of this workResponsibilities and Relationships The North Carolina AgricutturalExtension Service and the A T State Agricultural Extension Program will1 Establish minimum requirements and qualifications for employmentin Extension work2 Receive and examine applications for employment3 Interview and screen applicants to determine their qualificationsand availability4 Recommend to the County Commissioners qualified applicants for appoint -ment to vacant or new Extension positions5 Recommend the salaries of Extension agents and paraprofessional6 Recommend the salaries of Extension secretaries and pay the Stateportion according to the State Personnel Pay Plan7 Determine jointly with the County Board of Commissioners the shareof salaries to be paid by each and provide the State and Federal share of thesesalaries8 Prepare and submit an annual budget request to the Board of Com-missioners for the countys share of funds for salaries and operating expenses9 Provide funds for official travel necessary in the conduct of Extensionwork to the extent that funds are available and for purposes authorized by Stateand Federal policies10 Provide Extension agents with official envelopes, bulletins designatedfor free distribution, leaflets, and other publications for educational purposes11 Accept responsibility and provide the leadership for administrationand supervision for Extension programs and personnel, including compliance withthe requirements of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportuni -ty guidelines12 Develop and administer a personnel management plan that will providefor a the annual review of each workers performance; b counseling forjob improvement where needed; c periodic county program reviews13 Provide a staff of specialists to continuously train agents in currenttechnology and other changes affecting agriculture, home economics, 4 -H andyouth, community and natural resource development and to assit them in the conductof work in these areas14 Provide Extension workers with training programs as needed to maintaineffective program delivery15 Develop and maintain a County Advisory Leadership System to insurethat county Extension programs are based on the particular needs of people intheir respective countyThe Board of County Commissioners will1 Provide the countys share of salaries of Extension personnel2 Provide office space and equipment, utilities, telephone, office supplies,demonstration materials and other items needed for efficient operation of the CountyExtension Office and program3 Review and consider the annual budget request from the ExtensionService and take appropriate action by July 1 of each fiscal year4 Confer and advise with the District and County Extension Chairmeniand Extension Advisory Council relative to county Extension programsIjIIIiii537June 3, 1985 ContinuedThe North Carolina Agriclultural Extension Service and the AFT StateAgricultural Extension Program and the Board of County Commissionersmutually agree1 That all county Extension appointments and separations are to beworked out jointly between the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service andthe Board of County Commissioners, and that no official action will be takenby either party regarding appointment or separation prior to discussion of thematter with the other party2 That the policies established by the State of North Carolina andfollowed by the University be used as a guide in granting annual, sick, civiland military leave for Extension personnel3 To cooperate in applying Affirmative Action and Equal EmploymentOpportunity plans of the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service4 That Extension agents will not be classified under a county classifi-cation sytem5 That Extension agents will follow County policies relative to officehours and hol i d?ys 7 Fireworks Display - Optimist Club of Smithfield - 4th of JulCommissioner Howard Benton moved the Optimist Club of Smithfield begranted permission to hold a fireworks display on Thursday, July 4, 1985, atBingham Park, Smithfield, NCCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which was carriedby unanimous vote8 Budget i,Request - Johnston County Board of EducationBoard of Education members present Wade Stephenson, Chairman, SherwoodParker, Vice Chairman, Kenneth Deacon Jones, Royster Martin, and Jimmy RF1 owers James iiH EIIerbe, Superintendent of Public Instruction; Glenn Wiggs,Finance Directors, and a delegation of principals, teachers and Advisory CouncilmembersWade Stephenson, Chairman, addressed the Board of Commissioners withan opening statement Mr Stephenson stated they wished to discuss their budgetrequest in detail Mr Stephenson continued stating the high school system issick in Johnston County ; the school system needs a shot in the arm In addressingcombination classes, he said it is not good common logic to have combinationclasses; the child at the top is bored and the child at the bottom is confusedThe Bogard of Education Chairman introduced other school board membersand they addressed the budget in the following manner; Sherwood Parker - CurrentExpenses; Kenn th Deacon Jones and Jimmy R Flowers - Capital Outlay; andRoyster Martin summarized the Current Expense and Capital Outlay needsThe Johnston County Board of Education presented their 1985 -1986 BudgetRequest as follovsJOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATIONBudget Request 1985 -1986The membersof the Board of Education wish to thank the Johnston CountyCommissioners fordedicated service to the citizens of Johnston County and tothe school systemin particular We are aware of the difficult task that theyhave We wantthem, Mr Jackson, and the others in the County Administrationto know that wehave great confidence in their ability to deal with the complexneeds of the CountyThough we may have different opinions from time to time,there is no doubtin our minds of their commitment to the goal of good schoolsfor Johnston CountyOur approachtoday is twofold First, we want to point out the mostsevere needs ofthe County school system Second, we want to advise the Commis-sioners as to te level of financial commitment that we believe is required overthe next few yers if we are to achieve the goals of equal educational opportunityfor all childre ni n the County We will address the needs separately in the twomaj or budget categoriesof Current Expense and Capital Outlay Although we addressthese issues separately,they are not mutually exclusive, rather they are inter -de-pendent For example,the condition of buildings affects significantly salarycosts for maintenance,etcUJune 3, 1985 tinuedCurrent Expense The County Current Expense Budget is importantto the school system because it allows us to provide the extra services thatraise education above the minimum required services funded by the State Becauseof these funds we are able to operate 23 schools across the County and meetat least the minimum requirements of the State- in all of them regardless of theirsize Limited funds in this budget prevent us from offering all the services inall the schools, howeverSome of the functions that are possible because of County Current ExpenseFunds are5 There are some services mandated by the State for which they provideno funds, such as, the salary of a finance officer These funds are providedfrom the local current expense budget6 Last year, we had 780 children in Summer School doing catch -up ,make -up, and or computer instruction Although tuition was chargedto students in computer training or if they were taking a course forthe first time, most students received free instruction These studentsnow may not have to spend an extra year in school7 This year, we began a countywide Writing Project to improve thewriting skills of students from grade 4 through grade 12 Special needssuch as this one require extra effort Extra effort usually requiresextra money We used local dollars to provide some planning time, andtime for scoring of exams as well as a nominal amount for printingThe writing improvement which occurred is documented and a sourceof pride for those involved1 Our local teacher supplement opens the door for us to become moreCurrent Expensecompetitive with neighboring counties for the best teachers Most, ofus to hirethe school systems adjoining us have higher teacher supplements2 Our coaches supplements allow us to have sports in all our highprovided by theschools and all grades down through grade 7 Most coaching is donebecauseat an hourly rate below the minimum wage, however S6 me2 coaches eventhey are neededmaintain the athletic fields during the summer months or conduct extrawe can reducesummer training for the athletes when they are paid nothingcombination3 Our sponsors supplements, as low as they are, allow us to haveclasses but notteachers who will work with special groups of students such as cheer -we can offerleaders, bands, super bowl teams, etc These supplements are not evenmusic; weadequate to cover the chaperone duties involved with these activitiescan offer guidanceat games, matches and concertsstudents; we can4 Many people fail to realize that much of the vocational educationprogram requires that State and Federal dollars be matched with local9 Most of all,dollars Since the Special Vocational Tax voted in by the people yearsus a degreeago was included in the single property tax levy several years ago,to respondthe Current Expense Budget provides the funds required for matching5 There are some services mandated by the State for which they provideno funds, such as, the salary of a finance officer These funds are providedfrom the local current expense budget6 Last year, we had 780 children in Summer School doing catch -up ,make -up, and or computer instruction Although tuition was chargedto students in computer training or if they were taking a course forthe first time, most students received free instruction These studentsnow may not have to spend an extra year in school7 This year, we began a countywide Writing Project to improve thewriting skills of students from grade 4 through grade 12 Special needssuch as this one require extra effort Extra effort usually requiresextra money We used local dollars to provide some planning time, andtime for scoring of exams as well as a nominal amount for printingThe writing improvement which occurred is documented and a sourceof pride for those involvedThere are things that we currently do not have or where we are notcompetitive we do not have funding sufficient to eliminate combination classes;we do not have funding sufficient to provide adequate personnel to eliminateitinerant positions in band, counseling, teachers of the academically gifted, musicteachers, art, etc Most schools have no art at -al If we do not have fundingsufficient to provide skilled personnel in the Maintenance Department with wageswhich are competitive with the private sector, nor do we have funding to staffthe Maintenance Department properlyOur Current Expense Budget request is a very conservative request includingincreases which will allow us only to maintain our current level of operationsThe major increases are in salaries with the 98 pay raise which is expectedto be passed by the General Assembly and an increase in the teacher supplementwhich is long over duei8 Funds in theCurrent ExpenseBudget allowus to hireteachers inaddition to thoseprovided by theState These teachers are hiredbecausejthey are neededBecause of them;we can reducethe number ofcombinationclasses but noteliminate them;we can offerpublic schoolmusic; wecan offer guidanceservices to morestudents; we canoffer band9 Most of all,these funds allowus a degreeof flexibilityto respondto changing needsand serve our childrenbetterThere are things that we currently do not have or where we are notcompetitive we do not have funding sufficient to eliminate combination classes;we do not have funding sufficient to provide adequate personnel to eliminateitinerant positions in band, counseling, teachers of the academically gifted, musicteachers, art, etc Most schools have no art at -al If we do not have fundingsufficient to provide skilled personnel in the Maintenance Department with wageswhich are competitive with the private sector, nor do we have funding to staffthe Maintenance Department properlyOur Current Expense Budget request is a very conservative request includingincreases which will allow us only to maintain our current level of operationsThe major increases are in salaries with the 98 pay raise which is expectedto be passed by the General Assembly and an increase in the teacher supplementwhich is long over duei539June 3, 1985 ContinuedCapital Outlay The Capital Outlay Budget for the school systemincludes three major categoriesCategory I - new construction, site acquisition, alterations and additionsto existing structuresCategory II - acquisition or replacement of furniture and equipmentCategory III - acquisition of school buses, activity buses and othermotor vehicles;Over the last eight years, funds for Category I have been providedas followsYear Amount1977 -1978 441,0001978 -1979 410,000;1979 -1980 60910001980 -1981 65470001981 -1982 80090001982 -1983 725,0001983 -1984 524,0001984 -1985 ^7719516ProjectPrinceton High School - 200000Smithfield Elem 176,626; Selma Elem233,374Selma Elem - 50,000; Benson Elem225,000Benson Elementary - 300,086Benson Elementary - 500,000Benson Elementary - 509,617; PrincetonElementary - 95,000; Motor Vehicles,equipment, and furniture 25,000Cleveland - 80,000; CooperMiddle 60,000;equipment, furniture and motor vehicles -25, 000Selma Middle School - 603,795includes total collected from the 40 of the one -half cent sales tax allocationIn 1984, an intense study of the school systems facilities was conductedby the principals and staff of the school system using services and informationfrom the Division of School Planning of the North Carolina Department of PublicInstruction That study reveals the followingSchoolBenson ElementaryClayton ElementaryClayton HighClayton PrimaryCleveland ElementaryCooper MiddleCorinth- Holders ElementaryFour Oaks ElementaryGlendale - Chapel ElementaryHarrison Junior HighKenly ElementaryMeadow ElementaryMicro ElementaryNorth Johnston HighPine Level ElementaryPrincetonSelma ElementarySmithfield ElementarySmithfield Junior HighSmithfield -Selma Senior HighSouth Johnston HighSouth Smithfield PrimaryWilsons Mills ElementaryTeaching Stations That Are Inadequate025002701547142618351808383016422012337While there are major needs for new construction required under theexisting school organization of the county, declining enrollments and changingpopulation patterns make planning essential Although the Long Range PlanningCommittee has not submitted a proposal to the Board of Education as yet, onefact remains In order to alleviate the inadequacies and provide equal educationalopportunities for the chi 1 dren of the county, a concentrated effort is requiredover a number of years involving financial support greater than that of the mostrecent eight years The North Carolina General Assembly has addressed this issueand provided minimum relief in the form of an one -half cent sales tax with 40of the proceeds dedicated to the public schools Little impact has been madeon Johnston Countys school needs, however, because appropriations from localJune 3, 1985 Continuedfunds for capital construction were replaced by the sales tax proceeds Thereis a possibility that more State funds may be forthcoming from the 1985 Sessionof the General Assembly in the form of additional sales tax proceeds We in JohnstonCounty should not expect the State to provide a l l the money required to satisfyour construction needsIn addition to the construction that is needed, also there are significantneeds for alterations and additions to existing structures Obviously, the longerwe wait to replace these old structures, the more severe is the need to renovateand provide major repairs A documented list of needs are prepared from requestsfrom principals and the Maintenance Department amounting to over 850,000 Theserenovations and alterations need to be completed now Recognizing the financialsituation of the County, the Board of Education requested less than half the amountneeded to complete the partial list of projectsCategory 111, motor vehicles, is critical this year Requests from theMaintenance Department, Student Transportation Department and the schools amountto nearly 250,000 Requests include replacement service trucks from 9 to 19 yearsold, a delivery van for our Courier Service, a van for food deliveries from centralstorage, other maintenance vehicles, three school buses, and several small tractorsand mowers for the schools Few people realize that our Maintenance Departmentmust mow 396 acres of grass not including that which is maintained by smallermowers at the schools The Board of Education reduced this request to the Countyto 95,000 The budget proposal under consideration does not speak to this categoryCategory 11, instructional equipment andfurniture,is anessential partthe County and to seeof anyschool systems budget The principalssubmittedlists ofequipment andforfurnitureneeds with a price tag of over 250,000The Boardof Educationsrequestto theCounty Commissioners includes only 150,000Theproposedbudget underbudget request to the Commissioners We have readconsideration by the County Commissioners doesnot speakto thisCategory atour budget request toallbe funded as submitted and that the Commissioners take astrong stand for schoolimprovements over the next few yearsCategory 111, motor vehicles, is critical this year Requests from theMaintenance Department, Student Transportation Department and the schools amountto nearly 250,000 Requests include replacement service trucks from 9 to 19 yearsold, a delivery van for our Courier Service, a van for food deliveries from centralstorage, other maintenance vehicles, three school buses, and several small tractorsand mowers for the schools Few people realize that our Maintenance Departmentmust mow 396 acres of grass not including that which is maintained by smallermowers at the schools The Board of Education reduced this request to the Countyto 95,000 The budget proposal under consideration does not speak to this categoryto give the Capital Outlay request top priority and asked that the board reinstatethe original budget requestsFrank Knott spoke representing the Teachers Association supportingthe need for modern facilities in all schools and encouraging the Commissionersto consider the salary supplement requests; saying Johnston County ranks71st in the StateWade Stephenson further commented he had observed much progressin the schools in Johnston County and he would support a bond issue to promotea better school systemThe Board of Commissioners agreed they are very proud of the Boardof Education and the school system in Johnston County; the schools are andwill continue to be the number one priority; however, in further discussion,Chairman Denning addressed the difficulty of the county with State and FederalGovernments cut backs The burden is on the taxpayers He stated to the schoolofficials; 1 °you are doing a good job with the schools, theres nothing wrongwith your requests and our budget that a little more money wouldnt take careof The Chairman and board members assured the school officials they woulddo everything possible for the county school system, as long as they do nothave to raise the tax rateThe School Board and other school officials expressed disappointmentbecause their budget requests had been cut by the County Manager in preparingthe countys 85 -86 budget for the Board of Commissioners The County Managerresponded to attempt to explain to the audience a county managers positionin balancing a fiscal years budget He explained the Board of County Commissionersis elected to cut taxes and save taxpayers money; the Board of Education iselected to spend every penny they can find to improve the county school systemiiiiThe Members of the Johnston County Board of Education are the representa-tivesof the people, elected to lead public education inthe County and to seethatthe educational needs of their children are adequatelyaddressed and providedforWe are interested in the fiscal integrity of the County, in cost containment,andin efficient government We have studied the proposalsof our staff and princi-palsand received input from ` our advisory committees andothers before approvingourbudget request to the Commissioners We have readof the needs of othercountyagencies We are convince that it is essential forour budget request tobe funded as submitted and that the Commissioners take astrong stand for schoolimprovements over the next few yearsBen Strifert spoke on behalf of the Principals,Association supportingtheBoard of Educations budget request, asking the Board of Commissionersto give the Capital Outlay request top priority and asked that the board reinstatethe original budget requestsFrank Knott spoke representing the Teachers Association supportingthe need for modern facilities in all schools and encouraging the Commissionersto consider the salary supplement requests; saying Johnston County ranks71st in the StateWade Stephenson further commented he had observed much progressin the schools in Johnston County and he would support a bond issue to promotea better school systemThe Board of Commissioners agreed they are very proud of the Boardof Education and the school system in Johnston County; the schools are andwill continue to be the number one priority; however, in further discussion,Chairman Denning addressed the difficulty of the county with State and FederalGovernments cut backs The burden is on the taxpayers He stated to the schoolofficials; 1 °you are doing a good job with the schools, theres nothing wrongwith your requests and our budget that a little more money wouldnt take careof The Chairman and board members assured the school officials they woulddo everything possible for the county school system, as long as they do nothave to raise the tax rateThe School Board and other school officials expressed disappointmentbecause their budget requests had been cut by the County Manager in preparingthe countys 85 -86 budget for the Board of Commissioners The County Managerresponded to attempt to explain to the audience a county managers positionin balancing a fiscal years budget He explained the Board of County Commissionersis elected to cut taxes and save taxpayers money; the Board of Education iselected to spend every penny they can find to improve the county school systemiiiiDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 20211 PMCreated4162003 15225 PMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date631985Book17