May 2, 1983 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Meeting of the Board of Commissioners - Johnston CountyMay 2, 1983The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday,May 2, 1983, - at 10 oclock in the Commissioners Room of the Johnston County Court-house, Smithfield, North Carolina, with the fol lowing members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice- Chairman, JamesW Cash, Howard B Benton, and John M Booker, DVMMembers Absent NoneThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following businesswas transacted1 MinutesThe minutes of the April 5, 1983, board meeting stand approved as recorded2 Four Oaks Civitan Club Fireworks DisplayUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard B Benton, duly seconded by Commis-sioner James W Cash, the Four Oaks Civitan Club was granted permission to conducta fireworks display on July 2, 1983, at the Four Oaks Civitan Club Ball Park Themotion was carried by unanimous vote3 Secondary Road - 1599Upon amotion by CommissionerJames W Cash, dulyseconded by Commis-sioner Howard BBenton, it was requestedthat a road petitionfor Secondary Road1599 Request forPaving be forwardedto the Department ofTransportation Themotion was carriedby unanimous vote4 Secondary Road - 1512Upon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by Commis-sioner James W, Cash, it was requested that a road petition for Secondary Road1512 Request for Paving be forwarded to the Department of Transportation5 Meadow Fire DistrictThe Board of Elections has set June 28, 1983, as the date to hold theMeadow Fire District Election Registration for the election will close at 500 pmon Monday, May 30 Upon a motion by Commissioner Howard B Benton, duly secondedby Commissioner James W Cash, the Board of Elections was authorized to hold theelection The motion was carried by unanimous vote6 Newton Grove Fire DistrictThe Newton Grove Fire District covers an area in both Johnston and Sampsoncounties The area in Johnston County is approximately 20 of the total districtUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard B Benton, duly seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash, the Board of Elections was authorized to set June 28th as the timefor a fire district election to be held Motion was carried by unanimous vote7 Subdivision Approved - Howard H Olive, JrCommissioner John M Booker moved that the Howard H Olive, Jr Subdivisionaddition, 2 lots, Boon Hill Township be approved and the Chairman authorized toexecute the plat Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carriedby unanimous vote8 Subdivision Approved - Watson AcresCommissioner John M Booker moved that the Watson Acres Subdivision,5 lots, Micro Township, be approved and the Chairman authorized to execute theplat Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried by unanimousvote9 Subdivision Approved - E I BattenCommissioner John M Booker moved that the E I Batten Subdivisionaddition, 4 lots, Clayton Township, be approved and the Chairman authorized toexecute the plat Commissioner Howard B Benton seconded the motion which was carriedby unanimous vote10 Rubert Barbour - Dog Warden RetiringRubert Barbour, County Dog Warden from April 1953 - Apri 1 1983, waspresented a plaque of appreciation for his dedication to his jobIiRANMay 2, 1983 Continued11 Board of Equalization and ReviewCommissioner John M Booker moved that regular session be recessedfor the Board of Commissioners to sit as a Board of Equalization and Review Commis-11 sioner Howard B Benton seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous voteJohnnie Stott stated that he had received no response from Cutter Labora-tories concerning their request of last month that their valuation be loweredCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the Board of Equalizationand Review recess Motion was seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carriedby unanimous vote12 Public Hearing - Revenue SharingKramer Jackson, County Manager, appeared before the Board with apresentation on Revenue Sharing He stated that the County is required by the FederalGovernment to hold a public hearing on Revenue Sharing prior to reviewing theproposed budget He announced that the County anticipates receiving 468,384 inRevenue Sharing funds for Fiscal Year 1984, which is 50 of the amount receivedduring the current fiscal yearNorman C Denning, Chairman, asked for comments from the audienceon Revenue Sharing money There was no discussion At this time, Mr Denningclosed the public hearing13 Sanitarian Technician for Migrant CampsJohnnieStott, Tax Administrator,stated thatWylie Mitchiner, on behalfof RoseGardner,is appealing the valuationof lots thatare located on 301 betweenWaddellDrive asit circles through PecanGrove residential area At this time thepropertyis zonedresidential The propertyon whichthe In Out Restaurant islocatedis zonedcommercial Mr M i tch i neris requestingthat the property be zonedresidentialto 4270 perfrontfootto be comparable to other residential valuationJohnnie Stott stated that he had received no response from Cutter Labora-tories concerning their request of last month that their valuation be loweredCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the Board of Equalizationand Review recess Motion was seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carriedby unanimous vote12 Public Hearing - Revenue SharingKramer Jackson, County Manager, appeared before the Board with apresentation on Revenue Sharing He stated that the County is required by the FederalGovernment to hold a public hearing on Revenue Sharing prior to reviewing theproposed budget He announced that the County anticipates receiving 468,384 inRevenue Sharing funds for Fiscal Year 1984, which is 50 of the amount receivedduring the current fiscal yearNorman C Denning, Chairman, asked for comments from the audienceon Revenue Sharing money There was no discussion At this time, Mr Denningclosed the public hearing13 Sanitarian Technician for Migrant CampsUpon a motion by CommissionerFrank BHolding,duly seconded byCommissionerJohn M Booker, the Board ofEqualizationand Review decidedto lettheproperty which contains the In OutRestaurantand itsparking lot 1054frontfeet remain assessed as commercialproperty since thatis the currentuse,andto let the remaining property 365 frontfeet beloweredto 4270 perfrontfootto be comparable to other residential valuationalong 301Johnnie Stott stated that he had received no response from Cutter Labora-tories concerning their request of last month that their valuation be loweredCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the Board of Equalizationand Review recess Motion was seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carriedby unanimous vote12 Public Hearing - Revenue SharingKramer Jackson, County Manager, appeared before the Board with apresentation on Revenue Sharing He stated that the County is required by the FederalGovernment to hold a public hearing on Revenue Sharing prior to reviewing theproposed budget He announced that the County anticipates receiving 468,384 inRevenue Sharing funds for Fiscal Year 1984, which is 50 of the amount receivedduring the current fiscal yearNorman C Denning, Chairman, asked for comments from the audienceon Revenue Sharing money There was no discussion At this time, Mr Denningclosed the public hearing13 Sanitarian Technician for Migrant CampsMrs Ray stated that there will be an influx of 3,000 migrants in 67camps which must be inspected weeklyCommissioner FrankHelenRay,Johnston County Health Director, appearedbefore the Boardhelp at thisrequesting 3,900fromthe 20,000 State appropriation set aside forexpenses incurredcare of this work since theby migrant workersThe money is to be used to employ a sanitariantechnicianto work duringthemonths of June, July, and August In prioryears, the stateload isprovided funds forthesummer program, but has discontinued funds tothe CountyMrs Ray stated that there will be an influx of 3,000 migrants in 67camps which must be inspected weeklyCommissioner FrankB Holdingstated that he was opposed toJohnstonCounty hiring any additionalhelp at thistime He felt that the presentstaff ofsanitary technicians should beable to takecare of this work since thehousingindustry is not as healthy as itonce wasNorman C Denning,Chairman,told Mrs Ray that if the workload ismore than the present staff could handlethat the Commissioners- would bewillingto discuss the matter at a laterdate11 14 Public Hearing - Johnston County Secondary Road Program 1983 -1984Wade Pridgen, Wayne Bailey, and Paul Anderson, Department of Transporta-tion officials, appeared before the Board of County Commissioners and presentedthe 1983 -1984 Secondary Road Program for Johnston CountyAfter reviewing and discussing the proposed Secondary Road Programfor 1983 -1984, Commissioner Howard B Benton moved that the following resolutionbe adoptedRFgni i IT i nKIWHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners of Johnston County has receivedfrom the Department of Transportation the Secondary Road Program for 1983 -1984as presented by Mr Pridgen and Mr Bailey, said roads being a part of the systemmaintained by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Highways;AND, WHEREAS, after careful consideration of the services rendered bysaid roads and the traffic demands of said county, it is deemed necessary thatsaid roads be improved, in order to better serve the interest of the people of thecounty;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Boardof County Commissionersof Johnston County hereby approve and request that the NorthCarolina Departmentof Transportation make the following improvements in said roadslisted on the SecondaryRoad Program for 1983 -1984;PRIORITY ROAD FROM TO LENGTHGRADE, DRAINNUMBER N0AND BASE^` SR 1 108 SR 1 107 S14-1005 180Already Funded63122541 SR 1728 NC 39 NC 231 29060,0002 SR 1586 SR 1573 US 70 0845,7003 SR 1358 SR 1331 SR 1168 0847,2004 SR 1359 NC 50 SR 1331 1157,0005 SR 1569 SR 1556 SR 1556 1315 Spot Stabilization - SR 1 1 1 1 , SR 1112, SR 1 131 , SR 1180,SR 13000 SR 2313SR 2542, SR 2528, SR 1325, SR 1327, SR 1505, SR, 1506, SR 1512, SR 1532,SR 1554, SR 1735, SR 1754, SR 1945, SR 1947, SR 2135, SR 2136, SR 2138,SR 2151, SR 2160, and SR 216120 ^ SR 1003 SR 1900 SR 1934 10Widen 2 Ft on each s i d SR 1330 SR 1324 38 mi 67Widen 2 Ft on each s i dSouth ofSR 1350SOIL EROSION PAVE BRIDGE OR SURVEY RIGHT OFTOTAL FUNDSLARGE PIPE WAY39,600 Already funded39,60000 SRStage Construction 61500 13,50080,00000 SR4,000 17,600 3,500 7,20078, 00000 SR14,000 17,600 3,500 7,20079, 50000 SR57000 24,200 4,000 8,30098,50000 SRStage Construction 5,572 11,00016, 57200 SR106195600 SR20,00000122,60800 SRTOTAL641,73600Proposed 1983 -1984 S R Program641,73600Miscellaneous I -tems Paving of Rural Fire and Rescue Squad,driveways, overdrafts, county -wice Right -of -Way and Surveys, POP, etc 1071130400From Previous Program GRAND TOTAL713704000Paved Secondary Road ImprovementsCommissioner James W Cash Seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous vote15 Social Services Budget - Tentative ApprovalKramer Jackson presented a summary of the SocialServices budget whichshows an overall increase of approximately 89,000 However,the cost to the Countyis estimated to be approximately 4,000 less than the currentyear, which comes aboutprimarily because of the additional indirect cost recovery fromthe State See BudgetOrdinance for final resultsMr Jackson recommended that the budget be adopted aspresentedAfter a discussion with Ben Niblock, Social ServicesDirector, a motionwas made by Commissioner Frank B Holding and seconded by Commissioner HowardB Benton that the budget be adopted The motion was carried byunanimous voteMay 2, 1983 Continued16 Public Hearing - Cable Television FranchiseAs scheduled at the April 5th meeting of the Board of County Commissioners,a public hearing was held to establish a television communications franchise inthe County Billy Braswell, Double B Construction Company, has requested a cabletelevision franchise in the Micro -Kenly areaSeveral area residents, including Kenneth Brown, Elmer Pilkington, LarryGrice, Vernon Ormond, Susan Strickland, Jack Sims, and Bernice Ross appealed tothe Board to grant a cable television franchise They stated that they would likevery much to have cable television in their homesMr Bernice Ross, a marketing expert with Small Cities Communications,of Chapel Hill, stated that Mr Braswell would get 100 financing to build the systemThe Board deferred action on this matter until they could confer witha consulting firm knowledgable in cable television Norman C Denning, Chairman,stated that if the Board could get the necessary information before the next meeting,a special meeting would be called17 Clayton 201 Progress ReportGene Cobb, Engineer with Ragsdale Consultants, appeared before the Boardwith a progress report on the Clayton 2 1 project The Town of Clayton has decidedto abandon plans to construct a wastewater treatment plant and instead expandand upgrade its present facilities because of less restrictive limits placed on theClayton sewage plants discharge18 Mobile Homes - Margaret GulottaMrs Margaret Gulotta appeared before the Board to discuss mobile homesand mobile home parks in the County She appealed to the Board to consider amendingthe Countys mobile home ordinance to require concrete pads beneath each unit,mandatory skirting, and zoning20 Animal Control OrdinanceAction was deferred on the Animal Control Ordinance to allow more timefor Commissioner John M Booker to study it21 Micro Water AssociationUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by Commis-sioner John M Booker, the Commissioners approved spending an extra 10,649 toextend a new water line from Micro to North Johnston High School Percel I Holland,Mayor of Micro, and Jim Ellerbe, Superintendent of Schools, have recommended theproject The extra money is to change the waterline from a 6 to an 8 to providefor better fire protection and future growth22 Industrial Development Commission - ResolutionAction was deferred on the Industrial Development Commission for thirtydays to give Kramer Jackson more time to make a study23 Audit Contract - Dan MatthewsDan Matthews had submitted a request for a 5 increase in the auditcontract Upon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by Commis-sioner James W Cash, the Boa?d awarded the contract to Mr Matthews The Boardwill review the 5 increase at a later dateThe motion was carried, by unanimous vote24 Pine Level Area Water MainThe Board deferred action on the Pine Level water main until such timeas Dick Braswell begins construction19Cooperative Office EducationProgramIrene Talton,supervisorof the Cooperative OfficeEducation Program atSmithfield-Selma SeniorHigh School,appealed tothe Board forfunds to employ someof herstudents on apart -time basisduringthe school yearCommissioner FrankHoldingsaid that theunemploymentsituationin the Countyis very bad and hedid notfeel that theCounty couldact as anemployment agency However, he didask Kramer Jackson to consider the programif hehonestly neededpart -time help20 Animal Control OrdinanceAction was deferred on the Animal Control Ordinance to allow more timefor Commissioner John M Booker to study it21 Micro Water AssociationUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by Commis-sioner John M Booker, the Commissioners approved spending an extra 10,649 toextend a new water line from Micro to North Johnston High School Percel I Holland,Mayor of Micro, and Jim Ellerbe, Superintendent of Schools, have recommended theproject The extra money is to change the waterline from a 6 to an 8 to providefor better fire protection and future growth22 Industrial Development Commission - ResolutionAction was deferred on the Industrial Development Commission for thirtydays to give Kramer Jackson more time to make a study23 Audit Contract - Dan MatthewsDan Matthews had submitted a request for a 5 increase in the auditcontract Upon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by Commis-sioner James W Cash, the Boa?d awarded the contract to Mr Matthews The Boardwill review the 5 increase at a later dateThe motion was carried, by unanimous vote24 Pine Level Area Water MainThe Board deferred action on the Pine Level water main until such timeas Dick Braswell begins constructionMay 2, 1983 Continued25 Roll-off Truck for LandfillKramer Jackson, County Manager, stated that bids were opened on Friday,April 22, 1983, for a roll -off truck for the landfill Two bids were receivedCarolina Mack Sales, IncRaleigh, North CarolinaOne 1983 Mack MR685S 58,22200Delivery Date by June 10, 1983Exceptions to Specifications NoneEast Carolina TrucksRaleigh, North CarolinaOne 1983 White RX264 52,30900Delivery Date Between July 4 11Exceptions to Specifications1 Six speed transmission in lieu of five speed2 Torque of 900 foot pounds at 1300 rpm inlieu of 900 foot pounds at 1200 rpm3 No cab ladder over top of cabR B Howell, Landfill Supervisor stated that he would personally preferthe Mack truck, even though it was not the low bid, because the mechanic at theLandfill was more familiar with the Mack and the parts were more interchangableHe stated that the Mack truck would save the County money in the long runCommissioner Howard B Benton moved that the Board buy the Mack truck,even though it was not the low bid He felt that, at this time, it was the best judgmentthat could be made The motion was seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holdingand carried by unanimous vote26 Ambulance Request - Rescue SquadsArt Mercer, President of the Johnston County Rescue Squad Associationappeared before the Board to request that ambulances be replaced at Micro, Princeton,and Ken I y, and that the expenditure by the County be upgraded from 15,000 to18,000Chairman Denning stated that the Board would be as Iiberable as possibleand would take this matter into consideration at budget time27 Bulk Container Site - Wellons AdamsThe Board deferred action until the Commissioners could look at the site28 Community Based Alternative MoneyHarold Blizzard of the Johnston County Youth Task Force, appeared beforethe Board with a recommendation on how the Countys 61,830 in Federal funds oughtto be spent during the coming year to provide community -based alternatives toyouth in trouble with the law The task force said 8,000 should be spent on a programof alcohol and drug awareness education in the Countys 5th grade classes, 41,000should help the Mental Health Center provide group counseling to delinquent youthin school, 10,000 should enable the Department of Social Services to provide special-ized foster care for delinquent youth, and 2,000 should be used by the ModernettesClub of Smithfield for a new program of youth counseling to be called Friends ofDistinctionThe County Commissioners concurred with the recommendation of the YouthTask ForceUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Commis-sioner James W Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adjourned untilJune 6th at 1000 amNorman C Denning, ChairmanEleanor N CreechClerk to the,- Bo_ardiijI{WellonsAdams from the EmitCommunity appealed to theBoard toplacea bulk containersite on his propertyHe stated that residents areplacing garbagein the woods on his property since thetrash dumpsters were removedfrom thissiteHe offered to sellthe County a one and one -hal -f acre plot for acontainersiteHe asked that ifthey did not want tobuy the plot that he wouldappreciateit ifthey would replacethe dumpstersThe Board deferred action until the Commissioners could look at the site28 Community Based Alternative MoneyHarold Blizzard of the Johnston County Youth Task Force, appeared beforethe Board with a recommendation on how the Countys 61,830 in Federal funds oughtto be spent during the coming year to provide community -based alternatives toyouth in trouble with the law The task force said 8,000 should be spent on a programof alcohol and drug awareness education in the Countys 5th grade classes, 41,000should help the Mental Health Center provide group counseling to delinquent youthin school, 10,000 should enable the Department of Social Services to provide special-ized foster care for delinquent youth, and 2,000 should be used by the ModernettesClub of Smithfield for a new program of youth counseling to be called Friends ofDistinctionThe County Commissioners concurred with the recommendation of the YouthTask ForceUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Commis-sioner James W Cash and carried by unanimous vote, the Board adjourned untilJune 6th at 1000 amNorman C Denning, ChairmanEleanor N CreechClerk to the,- Bo_ardiijI{DetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 24159 PMCreated4172003 20710 PMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - 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