March 7, 1983 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

March 7, 1983The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 7,1983, at 1000 am, in the Commissioners Room of the Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield,North Carolina, with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, James W Cash, HowardBenton and John M Booker, DVMMembers Absent NoneThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted1 MinutesThe minutes of the February 7, 1983, board meeting stand approved as recorded2 Library - Request from Kenly for Financial AssistanceMayor Gerald Whitehurst of Kenly, Ms LeVay Coates and other members of the KenlyLibrary Committee Rick Stewart, Jan Odom and David Grady met with the Board of Commissionersseeking financial assistance from the county to help build a new library in the Town of Kenlyto serve the Kenly area Mayor Whitehurst and Ms Coates explained that a site for the newbuilding of 11 acres had been donated by the Grady Heirs and that this committee will belooking at drawings and plans in the near future of approximately 2,000 to 2,500 square feetMs Coates explained they had explored the possibility of expanding, however, thepresent building will not accommodate an expansion large enough to satisfy the needs of theKenly area In the planning stage this committee has estimated a cost of about 100,000After discussion of this project the board explained they had assisted other towns intheamount of 15,000 and were willing to help Kenly in the same amount At this time,Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that 15,000 be appropriated in next years budget toassist the Town of Kenly with the construction of a new library building This money to bemade available during the time of constructionCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous vote3 Shoe Heel Fire District - Resolution Calling for Special ElectionWHEREAS, a petition has been duly presented to the Johnston County Board ofCommissioners by at least fifteen per cent of the resident freeholders living and residing inthe area lying outside the corporate limits of any municipality in Johnston County, and beingknown as the Shoe Heel Fire District, and being described as followsBEGINNING at a point on Old Beulah Road # 1934, 01 mile north of bridge over SwampCreek; thence in a southwesterly direction to a point on Creech Road, # 2120 about 07 milenorthwest of its intersection with-Beulah Road # 1934; thence in a southerly direction to apoint on Creech Church Road # 2117 about 07 mile northwest of its intersection with Old Beulahj Road # 1934; thence in a westerly direction to a point on Stallings Road # 2122 about 05 milenorth of its intersection with Taylors Bridge Road # 2123; thence in a southerly directionto a point on Highway 39 at the intersection of road # 2125; thence in a southeasterly directionE?illMarch 7, 1983 Continuedto a point on road # 1931, 01 of a mile south of its intersection with Highway 39; thence ina southeasterlydirection to a point on Road # 1938, 06 mile south of its intersection withroad # 2127; thence northeasterly to a point at the intersection of road # 1938 and road #2127; thence north to a point on road # 2128, 01 mile west of its intersection with road #2129; thence in a northwesterly direction to a point on road # 2130 at the Little River Bridge;thence in a northeasterly direction to a point on road # 2143, 03 mile north of its inter-section with Old Beulah Road # 1934; thence in a northerly direction to a point on road # 2148at its intersection with road # 2146; thence in a northerly direction to a point on road # 2159,02 mile west of its intersection with road # 2148; thence in a northeasterly direction to apoint on Highway # 222, 07 mile west of its intersection with road # 2148; thence west onHighway # 222 only 50 feet on north side to a point on road # 2110, 06 mile north of itsintersection with Highway 222; thence in a westerly direction to a point on Highway # 222, 06mile from its intersection with road # 2110; thence in a southerly direction to a point onroad # 2151, 06 mile from its intersection with Highway # 222, thence in a westerly directionto the point of BEGINNINGIt is requested that the Board of Elections of Johnston County hold a special electionin said district for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters in said area the questionas to whether or not there shall be levied and collected in said area a special tax not toexceed 15q, on the 100 in valuation of all taxable property, real or personal, in said area forthe purpose of providing fire protection in said fire districtMotion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Commissioner James W Cash, andcarried by the following vote;Aye Howard Benton, James W Cash, Frank B Holding, John M Booker and Norman CDenningNay None4 Tax Release - C L ByrdThe matter of the C L Byrd request for a release of taxes owed the Town of Claytonin the amount of ,57480 for the years of 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1980 was again discussed by theboard with the Tax Administrator and County Manager Mr Byrd had purchased a lot at aforeclosure sale at the Courthouse during 1978 and thought all liens had been settledAt the meeting of the Board of Commissioners last month there was a question as towhether the county or the Town of Clayton should resolve this matter In explanation to theboard, the Manager advised_thAt under our contract with Clayton, a typical contract as inother counties, the County Commissioners have sole and absolute authority to make any and alldecisions for the Town of Clayton in reference to tax matters other than setting the tax rate,and further explained that under the present contract with the Town of Clayton, the townboards authority in tax matters is limited to setting the annual tax rate, all other mattersbecome the responsibility of the County CommissionersThe County Manager further advised that Mr Byrds request for a tax release can besettled by the Board of County Commissioners onlyIn seeking a legal opinion from the County Attorney, the board was advised that theNorth Carolina General Statute 105- 355 is very clear, as it states; and the lien for taxeslevied on personal property shall attach to all real property of the taxpayer in the taxingunit on the same dateIn view of these findings and opinions, the Tax Administrator recommended that Mr Byrdsrequest be deniedBased on the legal opinion of the County Attorney and information received from theCounty Manager and Tax Administrator, Commissioner JamesW Cash moved that C L Byrds requestfor a release of taxes due the Town of Clayton in the amount of 37480 be deniedCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous vote5 Automobiles - Declared Surplus PropertyCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that nine 9 county owned vehicles be declaredsurplus property and authorized the County Manager to advertise and sell these vehicles atpublic auctionCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous vote?1 ?March 7, 1983 Continued6 Board of Equalization and Review - Meeting Date SetCommissioner John M Booker moved that the Board of County Commissioners sit as aBoard of Equalization and Review on April 4, 1983, at 10 oclock amCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous vote7 Subdivision - R A McLambUpon the recommendation of the County Planner, Commissioner Howard Benton moved thatthe McLamb and McLeod Subdivision, owned by R A McLamb, Elevation Township, located on S R# 1331, five lots, be approved and the Chairman authorized to execute the platCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous vote8 Landfill - Security FenceKramer Jackson, County Manager, reported to the board that he had checked on pricesfor a security fence for,the county landfill, and that 1536 feet of 6 foot chain -link fenceinstalled will cost approximately 7,338After discussion, Commissioner Howard Benton moved that the County Manager be authorizedto advertise for bids for 1536 feet of chain -link fence to be installed at the county landfillCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous vote9 Container Site - Near AirportThe County Manager reminded the board of a request from the Swift Creek ExtensionHomemakers Club for a bulk container site to be located in this area and had suggested countyairport propertyIn discussion of this matter, the County Manager told the board that the Airport Managerhad requested the small container now located at the airport be moved because of the debrisleft around the container;as it is being used by area residents and the container is not largeenough to accommodate this usage The possibility of a bulk container site on airport propertywas discussed, however, the board decided at this point, as an alternative it would be feasibleto place three small containers on airport property to determine the volune of garbage and theneed in this areaThe board also talked about containers in the Wilsons Mills areaand the problems oflocating land for bulk container sites10 Appointments - Nursing Home Advisory Committee and Domiciliary Home Advisory CommitteeThe County Manager told the board that five positions are up for appointment on theJohnston County Nursing Home Advisory Committee and Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee andfour members,have shown an interest in being reappointed and have met the requirements of thePolicy and Procedures for Appointments to County BoardsAfter discussion, Commissioner John M Booker moved that Jean J Adams, Worley S Earp,Lacy Ruth Coates and Ann Warren be reappointed to the Johnston County Nursing Home AdvisoryCommittee and Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee for a three year termCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous voteAt this time, the board asked Commissioner James W Cash to make a recommendation tofill the position of the fifth member for action at the next board meeting11 Sweet Potato Promotion - ResolutionBruce Woodard, Chairman, Agricultural Extension Service, met with the board askingthat they endorse a feasibility study of locating a sweet potato processing plant in southernJohnston County The board agreed that the promotion of sweet potatoes could be verybeneficial to Johnston County Mr Woodard asked the board to adopt a resolution requestingthat a feasibility study be madeUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by Commissioner John MBooker and carried by unanimous vote, the following resolution was adopted;RESOLUTIONThe Johnston County -Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of sweet potatoesto the economy of eastern North Carolina and especially to farmers in Johnston and neighboringcounties We realize the serious financial hardship that growers now face, the high unemploy-ment rate in the county, and the need for more agriculturally- related industry¦ilitI I°i295March 7, 1983 ContinuedThe Board therefore makes the following requests1 That an immediate market analysis and feasibility study be made on the possibilitiesof locating a sweet potato vegetable freezing, dehydrating, canning, or other processingplant near Interstate 95 in southern Johnston County This area has the largest acreageof sweet potatoes in the United States and soils suited for the production of manyother vegetable crops2 That the Agricultural Extension Service and the Food Science Department at N CState University launch an immediate research program to study and develop new waysof preparing sweet potatoes for sale both to the housewife and to clientele in thefast -food trade3 That special funding for these projects be granted through the 1983 General Assemblyand the N C Agricultural Foundation12 Appointments - Council on the Status of WomenThe County Manager told the board that three positions are up for appointment on theJohnston County Council on the Status of Women and two people have shown an interest in beingappointed and serving on this council, and further that these two have met the requirements ofthe Policy and Procedures for Appointments to County BoardsAfter discussion, Commissioner John M Booker moved that Sheilah Hawes be reappointedand Cynthia Pittard be appointed to serve on the Johnston County Council on the Status ofWomen for two year termsCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous voteWith no name available at this time, a third person to serve on this council will berecommended and appointed at a later date13 Hospital Bonds - Rates of Interest Confirmed - ResolutionCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the following resolution be adoptedWHEREAS, the Local Government Commission of North Carolina has informed the Board thatit has sold in the manner prescribed by law the Countys 7,500,000 Hospital Bonds, datedMarch 1, 1983, and that the contract of sale contemplates that the bonds shall bear interestas hereinafter provided; NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Johnston, as follows1 The Bonds hereinbefore described shall bear interest as followsBonds payable in each of the years 1984 to 1990, inclusive, 690 per annum; andBonds payable in each of the years 1991 to 1993, inclusive, 700 per annum2 This resolution shall become,effective upon its adoptionCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion, and the motion was adopted The voteon;the adoption of the resolution was as followsAYES Frank B Holding, James W Cash, Howard Benton, John M Booker, and Norman CDenningNAYS None14 Thornton Alley PropertyIn discussion of the question regarding a clear title to the alley way of the oldThornton property sidewalk in front of the Board of Elections Office, Commissioner Frank BHolding asked the County Attorney to look into this matter in an effort to get it cleared up15 Clayton 201 ProjectGene Cobb, Engineer, for the Town of Clayton, met with the board to discuss the Clayton201 Project Mr Cobb told the board they are considering a land application system for theexpansion of Claytons Wastewater Treatment Facility He reviewed the cost and five plansunder consideration by the Clayton Town Board He emphasized the land application plan seemsto be the most economical alternative for expanding Claytons treatment of wastewater and willbe eligible for more federal funding than conventional types of wastewater treatment facilitiesAbout one third of the new facility will be needed for out -of- town industrial wastewater andthe board was advised that the Townof Clayton will be looking to the county for costparticipation in this amount Jim Bailey, Clayton Councilman, asked the board if their thinkirin anticipation of this amount was correct The engineer emphasized that a decision needs tobe made as soon as possible as to which way to go with the Clayton system in order to get theproject in line for federal fundingThe board was concerned about the land application system, thinking of the farmersand residents around the sewage facility, wondering how they would accept this type of systemThe engineer explained the land could be used for crop production, it could be leased296March 7, 1983 Continuedor purchased and leased back for farmingIn closing, the Chairman asked the engineer to talk with people in areas consideredfor the Clayton facility to see how they feel about a land application system16 301 Highway Widening - Public Hearing SetThe County Manager advised the board that a Public Hearing will be held Thursday,March 31st at 730 pm, Smithfield - Selma- Senior High School on the widening of Highway 301between Selma and SmithfieldCommissioner James W Cash moved that the Board of Commissioners express strong feelingsand actively support the widening of 301 Highway between Selma and SmithfieldCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous vote17 Meetings - Reminder_The County Manager advised the board members of meetings on Saturday, March 12th at800 am, Benson; Subject Legislation input from elected officialsMeeting March 15th, dinner 630 pm, Holiday Inn; elected officials; SubjectDiscussion of Industrial CoordinatorUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the board adjournedEleanor N CreechClerk to the BoardNorman C Denning, ChairmanliDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 23403 PMCreated4172003 12324 PMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - 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