November 5, 1984 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

November 5, 1984The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session, Monday,November 5, 1984, 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, JamesW Cash, Howard Benton and John M Booker, DVMMembers Absent NoneThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following businesswas transacted1 MinutesThere being no corrections to the minutes of the October 3rd and October19, 19847 board meetings the Chairman declared the minutes be approved asrecorded2 Board of Elections - Members Compensation IncreasedThe request from the Chairman of the Board of Elections to increaseboard members compensation was considered again by the Board of CommissionersThe board discussed and reviewed compensation received by other county boardmembersAfter discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that compensationfor Election Board Members be increased to 2500 per meetingCommissoner John M Booker seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous vote3 Road Petition - Vienna Woods Subdivision - Innsbruck Drive and AlpineWayCommissioner Howard Benton moved that the petition requesting that InnsbruckDrive and Alpine Way in the Vienna Woods Subdivision, be added to the SecondaryRoad System for maintenance be approved and forwarded to the North CarolinaDepartment of TransportationCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried4 Driveway at Jones Brothers to County Property - Right of Way AgreementCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous voteCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the North Carol ina DepartmentofTransportation, Division of Highways,be granted permission Itoconstructadriveway from the back of the JonesBrothers Furniture Companypropertytothe county owned road adjacent to -theJones Brothers p operty, thisagreementforuse of the county property subject tothe pleasure of? the Boardof CountyCommissionesCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous vote5 Library Building - Trustees Authorized to Advertise for BidsCommissioner Frank B Holding moved the Public - Library Board of Trusteesbe authorized to employ an architect and to advertise for bids to replace thePublic Library roof and to waterproof and complete the library wall on the cornerof Market and Third StreetsCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which was carriedThis is to be a joint venture between the County and Town of SmithfieldThe library wi 1 I use a State Grant of 5,000 for the roof work 6 Water Line to PrincetonTom Moore, Engineer, Ragsdale Consultants, met with the board anddiscussed the waterline route to Princeton The County Manager and Engineeradvised the board they are waiting for some response from Southern Railway Companyregarding an annual lease of 2,200 for right -of -way charges assessed to thecountyThe board talked about an alternate route to Princeton The engineerexplained that 70A is the shortest and least expensive route to PrincetonThe board took no action on the water line to Princeton, pending a,;re-ponse from Southern Railway7 Water Line to Active Knits - US 70ACommissioner James W Cash moved that Ragsdale Consultants be authorizedto advertise for bids to run a 12 inch water line from US 70 along US 70A tothe plant site of Active Knits, IncCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carriedby unanimous vote8 New Employees - Agricultural Extension Service9 Bids for RevaluationCommissioner John M Booker moved the Tax Administrator be authorizedto advertise for proposals to conduct the required octennial revaluation of realpropertyCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried10 Hepatitis B Immunization Authorized - Rescue Squad PersonnelShirley and Billy Byrd, representing the Johnston County Rescue SquadAssociation, met with the board requesting that the county purchase HepatitisB vaccine for approximately 240 volunteer rescue squad members Mrs Byrd toldthe board that the federal government is requesting that all rescue squad personnelreceive the vaccine, however, it is not mandatory at this time Nirs Byrd emphasizedthat one area of real concern to the rescue squad members is the transportationof migrants and Haitians, as the risk of contacting hepatitis is so much greateramong transit type peopleAfter discussion, Commissioner John inn Booker moved that Hepatitis Bvaccine be made available to all county rescue squad personnel; funds to beappropriated from the special migrant appropriation of 20,000 the county receivedfrom the State Legislature, and the following budget amendment was authorizedGeneral Fund Increase 1043706950 Hepatitis Vaccine 24,00000Increase 1034348200 Migrant Workers 20,00000Contingency Fund Decrease 1L8G00916 Contingency Fund 4,00000Increase 104370695 Hepatitis Vaccine 4,00000j Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous voteijBruceWoodard, Chairman, Johnston County Agricultural Extension Service,introduced twonew employees; Eric Spauldingand BrianBrodersen;to the Boardof County CommissionersThe board memberswelcomedthese two new employeesto the JohnstonCounty staff Eric SpauldingreplacedHernandoPalmer andBrian Brodersenreplaced Milton Parker Torn Stevens of Wilsons Mills visitedwith theboard duringthe morningsession9 Bids for RevaluationCommissioner John M Booker moved the Tax Administrator be authorizedto advertise for proposals to conduct the required octennial revaluation of realpropertyCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried10 Hepatitis B Immunization Authorized - Rescue Squad PersonnelShirley and Billy Byrd, representing the Johnston County Rescue SquadAssociation, met with the board requesting that the county purchase HepatitisB vaccine for approximately 240 volunteer rescue squad members Mrs Byrd toldthe board that the federal government is requesting that all rescue squad personnelreceive the vaccine, however, it is not mandatory at this time Nirs Byrd emphasizedthat one area of real concern to the rescue squad members is the transportationof migrants and Haitians, as the risk of contacting hepatitis is so much greateramong transit type peopleAfter discussion, Commissioner John inn Booker moved that Hepatitis Bvaccine be made available to all county rescue squad personnel; funds to beappropriated from the special migrant appropriation of 20,000 the county receivedfrom the State Legislature, and the following budget amendment was authorizedGeneral Fund Increase 1043706950 Hepatitis Vaccine 24,00000Increase 1034348200 Migrant Workers 20,00000Contingency Fund Decrease 1L8G00916 Contingency Fund 4,00000Increase 104370695 Hepatitis Vaccine 4,00000j Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous voteijNovember 5, 1984 Continued11 Property Deeded to Walter G ChrispUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by Com-missioner Frank B Holding and carried, the Chairman was authorized to executethe following deed from Johnston County to Walter G ChrispNORTH CAROLINA DEEDJOHNSTON COUNTY THIS DEED, made and entered into this day of October, 1984, byGrantor, THE COUNTY OF JOHNSTON, by and through its Board of County Commissionersto WALTER G CHRISP, Grantee, of Route 1, Box 348C, Garner, North Carolina27529;W I T N E S S E T HTHAT WHEREAS, the County of Johnston acquired by Deed dated August26, 1977, from James WNarron,Commissioner, pursuantto a Judgment of theDistrict Court of JohnstonCounty,in an action entitledCounty of Johnston vAvco Financial Services,Inc et albearing File Number76 CvD 607, in whichthe County purchased atthe taxforeclosure sale heldin accordance with theprovisions of GS 105 -374,propertyhereinafter described,for the sum of 36158;andaccurate description, and isincorporatedby reference herein, saidWHEREAS, by Resolution dulyadoptedat the October 1, 19847meetingof the Board of Commissioners, saidpropertywas declared surpluspropertyas by law provided and the JohnstonCountyBoard of Commissioners,in saidResolution, acknowledged receipt of anofferto purchase said propertyfor thesum of 1,20000, which it proposed to acceptbyResolution; anda more completeWHEREAS, the County Tax Administrator, pursuant to said Resolution,caused a Notice of such offer to be published in a newspaper of general circulationin Johnston County, qualified for legal advertisement in accordance with GS160A -269, notifying the general public that a qualifying upset bid must be submittedto the County Tax Supervisor within ten 10 days from the date of publicationof said Notice, in accordance with GS 160A -269; that no upset bid having beenreceived, the County Commissioners, at its meeting on the 5th day of November;1984, adopted Resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Commissionersto execute a Special Warranty Deed in fee simple to said purchaser upon paymentof the sum of 1,20000, receipt of which is hereby acknowledgedNOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the said purchasemoney, the County of Johnston, as aforesaid, does hereby bargain, sell, andconvey to the said Walter G Chrisp of Johnston County, North Carolina, hissuccessors and assigns, that certain parcel of land situated in Johnston County,Clayton Township, more particularly described as followsThat certain parcel or lot of land situated in Clayton Township, JohnstonCounty, North Carolina, being more particularly described as followsLying and being in Clayton Township, Johnston County, North Carolina,and being all of Lot No ?3 of the John R Howell, Jr Subdivision,and being more particularly described as followsBeingLot No 33 of theJohnRHowell, Jr Subdivisionaccording toa platof said propertyrecordedin Plat Book 9, Page195, JohnstonCountyRegistry, referencetosaidplat book and pagebeing hereinmade fora more completeandaccurate description, and isincorporatedby reference herein, saidlothaving a frontage of 90 feetand a depthof 150feet and is locatedbetweenLot 34 and Lot 32 ofthe John RHowell,Jr SubdivisionTO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid lot or parcel of land and all privilegesand appurtenances thereunto belonging to Grantee in fee simpleAnd the Grantor covenants ,with the Grantee, that Grantor has donenothing to impair such title as Grantor ,receivedIN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has caused this instrument to besigned by its duly authorized officers and its seal to be hereunto affixed byauthority of its Board of Commissioners, the day and year first above writtenNorman C Denning, SEAL -Chairman, Board of Commissioners ofJohnston CountyAffix SealATTEST,Eleanor N Creech SEALSecretaryII12,Clayton 201 Requestit has been called toattention thatIResolution for Establishment of PolicyJim Bailey, Mayor, and SteveWeatherman, Manager, Town ofClayton,or Authorities adoptedalong withGene Cobb, Engineer, metwith the Board of County CommissionersSection E, which relatesseekinga financial commitment fromthe County of approximately one millionenforced by the Board ofdollars,436 of the total local cost,of enlarging their wastewatertreatmentwayfacilityThe Town of Clayton estimates that about 30 of their totalcapacityThe Chairman calledis takenup by industries outside theClayton _city limits, with a 136capacityreservedfor Data GeneralCommissioner John MBooker seconded the motion, all CommissionersThe engineer stated that Clayton had considered three options for en-larging their wastewater treatment facility Option # 2 has been selected bythe Clayton Board which is to enlarge the present wastewater treatment plantand to have a satellite plant at Cutter Laboratories to be owned and maintainedby the countyThe board discussed the countys participation and financial obligationto industrial users outside municipalities jurisdictionAfter much discussion, the Board of Commissioners instructed the CountyManager to work with the Town of Clayton, the engineer and Cutter Lab officialsregarding the treatment of wastewater and to come back to the board with arecommendationMm The Board of Commissioners asked the County Manager to review waterand sewer projects with regards to county obligations, figures and time tableson paybacks, and report back to the board 13 Property on Third Street Owned by Moore, Broome and CobbThe County Manager recommended the Board of Commissioners give con-sideration to purchasing property owned by Tom Moore, Tim Broome and GeneCobb, adjacent to the Talton property on Third Street just purchased by thecounty This property contains 26,383 square feet; the owners are asking 105,000The County Manager pointed out this area will provide 60 parking spaces; alongwith the corner lot which w i l l accommodate 28 parking spaces, there would bea total of 86 spaces The County Manager also asked the board to consider pavingthe entire areaThe board agreed the county needs this property and discussed thematter at length The board asked the County Manager to make an offer of 100,00014 Appointment Policy and Procedures DiscussedCommissioner John M Booker stated that he favors dropping the attendanceThe Chairman emphasized thatit has been called toattention thattheResolution for Establishment of Policyand Procedures forAppointments toCounty Board, Commissions, Committeesor Authorities adoptedby the BoardofCounty Commissioners; with regard toSection E, which relatesto attendanceandunexcused absences is not beingenforced by the Board ofCommissionersTheChairman stated that the Board ofCommissioners should be notified in somewayif the policy is not being followedThis term to expire October, 1985Commissioner John M Booker stated that he favors dropping the attendancerule if the board is not goingto enforce it Commissioner Howard Benton expressedthe need to have an attendancepolicyAfter discussion, theboard deferred action on this matter until theDecember board meeting15 Appointment - HospitalBoard of TrusteesCommissioner James WCash moved that Dr Thomas M Johnson of Smith-field be nominated to serve theunexpired term of Dr Hubert Poteat on the JohnstonMemorial Hospital Board of TrusteesThis term to expire October, 1985The Chairman calledfor any other nominations There being no othernominations, Commissioner FrankB Holding moved that Dr Thomas M Johnsonbe appointed by acclamationCommissioner John MBooker seconded the motion, all Commissionerslvoted in favorNovember 5, 1984 Continued16 Recreation Grant Applications ApprovedCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the following Revenue SharingRecreation Grant Applications be approved in the following amountsSmithfield Lions Club, Inc 2,00000Corinth Holders PTA 2,00000Commissioner James W Cashseconded the motionwhich was carried byunanimous voteAt this time 205 pm,Commissioner Frank BHoldingasked to beexcused from the meeting This requestwas granted17 Appointments - Council on Status of WomenCommissioner Howard Bentonmoved that CynthiaPittardof Smithfield,and Barbara R Taylor of Smithfield,be appointed to theJohnstonCounty Councilon the Status of Women for two year terms effective November,1984Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried18 Appointments - Johnston County Youth Task ForceCommissioner John M Booker moved that Jaclyn W Barnes, Smithfield,Kenneth Wayne Register, Smithfield, Carolyn G Ennis, Smithfield, and W PopeLyon, Smithfield, be appointed to the Johnston County Youth Task Force to fillunexpired termsCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried19 Leave of Absence - Jackie H Cole - Department of Social ServicesCommissioner John M Booker moved that Jackie H Cole, Department ofSocial Services employee, be granted a leave of absence without pay from November121 184, to January 1, 1985 Ms Coles request for leave is to enable herto calre for her infant daughter scheduled for surgeryCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried20 State Refund Check - Local Salary Increases for Social Services, HealthFa Mental HealthThe County Manager advised the board of a State refund check fromthe State of North Carolina, Department of Human Resources Administration SupportSection in the amount of 68,823 for local salary increases for the Departmentof Social Services, Health Department and Mental HealthUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Com-missioner Howard Benton and carried, the board adjournedClerk to the BoardMNorman C Denning, Chai rm nDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 30856 PMCreated4172003 10554 PMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - TypeRegularMinutes - Date1151984Book17