November 11, 1983 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Meeting of Board of Commissioners for Johnston County777,-____­November 7, 1983The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday,November 7, 1983, at 10 oclock am, in the Commissioners Room of the JohnstonCounty Courthouse, Smithfield, North Carolina, with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank -B Holding, James W Cash, HowardBenton and John M Booker, DVM°Members Absent NoneThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following businesswas transacted1 MinutesThe minutes of the October 17, 19831 board meeting stand approved asrecorded2 Secondary Road Program - Supplement No I - 1983 -1984Wayne Bailey, District Engineer, North Carolina Department of Transportation,Division of Highways, appeared before the Board of County Commissioners andpresented Supplement No I to the 1983 -1984 Secondary Road Construction Programfor Johnston CountyAfter reviewing and discussing the proposed Supplement No I to the1983 -1984 Secondary Road Construction Program, Commissioner Frank B Holdingmoved that the following resolution be adoptedWHEREAS, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY has receivedfrom the Department of I Transportation Supplement No I to the 1983 -1984 SecondaryRoad Construction Program as presented by Mr Bailey, said roads being a partof the system maintained by the North Carolina Department of Transportation,Division of Highways;fAND 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 ofthe county;NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissionersof Johnston County hereby approve and request that the North Carolina Departmentof Transportation make the following improvements in said roads listed on thefollowing Supplemental Secondary Road Program for 1983 - 1984PRIORITY ROADNONOFROM TOLENGTH GRADE,DRAINAND BASE SOILEROSION5SR 1569SR 1556 SR155613 789000574006SR 1318NC 210 Dead End137925005,0007SR 1302NC 27 SR1303052895002,0008SR 1 179SR 1 153 SR1 178116290004,5009Sr 1519SR 1520 Sr13241810SR 1554? SR 1552 Dead End1111SR 1323SR 1319 SR13220912SR 2151NC 222 SR215718PaveDrivewayAddition toThanksgivingVolunteer Fire DepartmentAdditionalFunds Requiredto complete grading, baseand paving W 06312271PAVESURVEY, UTILITIES R -O -WTOTALFUNDS529; 900Previously Funded113,600SR629190010,500124,900SR71210006,50049,000SR82573009,2001019000SR9StageConstruction10,50010,500SR10StageConstruction8,5008,500SR11Stage Construction7,9007,900SR12StageConstruction9,8009,800SR 1,000ThanksgivingDriveway1,000SRTOTAL426,200Commissioner HowardBentonseconded the motionwhich wascarriedbyunanimousvoterriiMeeting of Board of Commissioners for Johnston Countb Mr Bailey also advised the board that the Highway Department may haveproblems with right -of -ways on some roads already on the construction programfor 1983 1984 At this time they are concerned with the right -of -way on SecondaryRoad # 1728 with Lloyd Tippet The board asked Commissiner James W Cash to talkwith Mr Tippet regarding this matterc Walter Barnes met with the board regarding Secondary Road # 2106 prioritynumber 52 Mr Barnes advised they are raving problems with rocks on the roadcaused by the way the road is scraped The board asked Mr Bailey to check onthis roadd Mr J W Clayton, Route # I, Angier, met with the board and presenteda road petition for paving of Secondary Road # 1311 priority # 38Commissioner James W Cash moved that this petition be forwarded to theNorth Carolina Department of Transportation for considerationCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous vote3 Road Petition - Creekside Drive - Foxfire SubdivisionThe board was presented a road petition to add Creekside Drive in theFoxfire Subdivision to the State Secondary Road System for maintenanceCommissioner Howard Benton moved that this petition be forwarde to theNorth Carolina Department of Transportation for considerationCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which was ca ried byunanimous vote4 SPCAMembers of the newly formed Johnston SPCA, with Durwood Stephensonas spokesman, met with the board Mr Stephenson told the board they are concernedwith the abuse of animals and asked for the boards cooperation in working withthe SPCA in handling animal control in the county Mr Stephenson stated thatofficers of the Johnston SPCA would like the opportunity to review the AnimalControl Ordinance being considered by the boardThe Chairman suggested that a member of the Johnston SPCA meet withthe County Manager and review the proposed Animal Control Ordinance The CountyManager and the Chairman advised that a Public Hearing is required before thisordinance can be adopted5 Buck Adams Road in Trailer ParkBuck Adams, owner of a trailer park in the Emit Community, asked theboard if the North Carolina Department of Transportation would maintain the roadin the trailer park The board advised Mr Adams that the State Highway Department,to their knowledge, does not go on private property and maintain a street or roadHowever, he could submit a petition to the Highway Department for consideration, and theywould advise accordingly6 Elevation Fire District- Resolution Calling Special ElectionWHEREAS, petition hasbeen duly presented to the Jo- hnston County Boardof Commissioners by at leastthirty -five 35 percent of the resident freeholdersliving and residing in the arealying outside the corporate limits of any municipalityin Johnston County, and beingknown as the Elevation Fire District, and beingdescribed as followsBEGINNING at a point1 on Four Oaks Road #1308 at its intersectionwith Massengill Road #1349;thence in a southerly direction to a point 2 atthe intersection of JohnstonRoad, #1350 and Burnell Road #1365; thence in asoutherly direction to a poin3 on Ryals Road #1353} 08 mile south of its inter-section Johnson Road #1350;thence in a southerly direction to a point 4 onAllen Road #1354 10 mile eastof its intersection with Raleigh Road #1330; thencein a southwesterly directionto a point 5 on Raleigh Road #1330 02 mile southof it intersection with BarbourRoad #1356; thence in a southwesterly directionto a point 6 on Pope Road #1357, 10 -mile south of its intersection with BarbourRoad #1356; thence in a Westerlydirection to a point 7 on Byrd Road #1168,14 mile southeast of its intersectionwith Benson Road #1331; thence in a southwesterlydirection to a point 8 onLee Road #1358, 05 mile east of its intersection withBenson Road #1331; thencein a southwesterly direction to a point 9 on BensonRoad #1331; 05 mile southof its intersection with Lee Road #1358; thence ina northwesterly direction toa point 10 on NC Highway # 50, 07 mile southof its intersection with ByrdRoad #1168; thence in a westerly direction to a pointII on Byrd Road #1168,7 mile southwest of its intersection with NC Highway# 50; thence in a northerly direction to a point 12 on Pleasant, Hill Church Road #1305, 07 mile northwest of its intersection with NC Highway # 50; thencein a northerly, direction to a point 13 Four Oaks Road #1308, 15 mile westof its intersection with NC Highway # 50;, thence in a northwesterly directionto a point 14 at the intersection of NC Highway # 50 and Penny Road #1319;thence in a northerly direction to a point 15 at the intersection of Raleigh Road #1330 and road #1322 ; thence in a northeasterly direction to a point 16 onLoop Road #1329, 09 mile north of its intersection with Raleigh Road #1330;thence in an easterly direction to a point 17 on Al Parker Road #1332, 08mile north of its intersection with Langdon Road #1334; thence in a southeasterlydirection to a point 18 on Shilo Church Road #1333, 02 mile north of its inter-section with Langdon Road #1334; thence in a southeasterly direction to a point19 on Langdon Road #1334, 02 mile, east of its intersection with Shilo ChurchRoad #1333; thence in a southeasterly - direction to the point of BEGINNINGIt is requested that the Board of Elections of Johnston County hold a specialelection in said district for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters insaid area the question as to whether or not there shall be levied and collectedin said area a special tax not to exceed 150 on the 100 in valuation of all taxablepropoerty, real or personal, in said area for the purpose of providing fire protectionin said fire districtado ted ;BE IT ORDERED, that the above Resolution Calling a Special Election be ,p Motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by CommissionerJames W Cash, and carried by the following vote AYE Howard Benton, JamesW Cash, Frank B Holding, John M Booker, DVM, and Norman C Denning NAYNone7 BUDGET AMENDMENTSa Upon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded byCommissioner John M Booker, and carried the following budget amendment wasapprovedSale of Firearms- Revenue 1038358100 2,17250Expenditure Transfer toCapital Outlay 1080009130 2,17250b Upon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded byCommissioner James W Cash, and carried, the following, budget amendment wasapprovedEngineering - Princeton Waterline Contingent Fund_ 52,11000Capital Outlay - Princeton Waterline 52,11000c Upon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded byCommissioner Howard Benton and carried, the following budget amendment was approvedChildrens Trust Fund Revenue Register of Deeds Fees - 1033448200 2,00000Expenditure Childrens Trust Fund - 1080009240 2,00000d Upon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded byCommissioner James W Cash and carried, the following budget amendment wasapprovedFederal Jobs Bill Funds - Home Health Fund Revenues 103511821- 1,10000Expenditures 105112515 Increase 110000Jobs Bi I I Contract8 Appointment Council on the Status of WomenUpon a motion by Commissioner James W Cash, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank B Holding and carried, Jamie Jester of Clayton was appointed to the JohnstonCounty Council on the Status of Women for a two year term to run through November1985f994 Mental Health - Bids for BusesaUpona motion by CommissionerHoward Benton, dulyseconded by Com-missioner John MBooker and carried, theboard accepted thebidfrom ThomasBuilt Buses,HighPoint, for a 28 passengerbus at a bid priceof27,11608 forthe JohnstonCountyMental Health CenterbUpona motion by CommissionerFrank B Holding,dulyseconded byCommissionerJohnM Booker and carried,the board acceptedthelow bid fromBrack WilsonFord,Smithfield, for a 15 passenger van at a bidpriceof 12,84373for the JohnstonCounty Mental Health Centerf9November 7, 1983 ContinuedIn discussion, the10 Pine Level Water LineExtension - Dick Braswell Requestabout the size ofthe line, and if an 8 wouldDick Braswell againmet with the boardrenewing a request that thecountylinehelp him with the constructipn of a water linefrom Pine Level to Kis propertyhethat,plans to develop and builda retirement homeMr Braswell told the boardhe isdiscyssed willing to install a pipelinealong State Road2309 to his property up to6 tothe board later in the dayserve this area, however, totake care of futuredevelopment he is asking thecountylocalif they would consider payingthe difference to increase the size to an 8linethe Chairman authorized to executeMr Braswell is alsoasking the countyto accept the wastewater from theproposed retirement homeseconded the motionwhich was carriedIn discussion, theboardasked Tim Broome, engineer,about the size ofthe line, and if an 8 wouldbesufficient The board agreedthat if the countyparticipates in this projegt, thelineneeds to be large enough tomeet the potentialneeds The engineer advisedthat,in his opinion, an 8 Line wouldbe large enoughfor the domestic demands andfire protection in this area The -, bbard_;furtherdiscyssed the cost to the county, askingMr Braswell and the engineerto prepare a costsummary and meet back withthe board later in the daythe runway extension project be transferred to this project11 Water and Sewer Lines - Benson Rest AreaSteve Harrell, Administrator, Town of Benson, metcounty participation in the cost of running water and1 -40 rest area near Benson Mr Harrell advised that th8 water line and a 6 sewer line to serve the restthat the county participate in order to increase the sizeand enhance future growth around the interchangeThe board was advised that a total local cost offrom the county to increase the size of the water andthe proposed rest area projectThe board discussed this matter at length, hethis time11 Airport Projects- Funds Requestedwith the board requestingsewer lines to the proposedState wi I l pay for anarea Mr Harrell proposesof the lines to accomodate216,400 would be requiredwastewater lines to serveevert, deferred action atPaul Johnson, Chairman, Johnston County AirportAutority, met with theboard requesting the board approve matching funds of15,200for the T- Hangartaxiway and antenna project The North Carol ina Departmentof Transportationhas approved additional State Airport Aid Funds for theJonston County Airportthis fiscal year in the amount of 15,200, and this amountrequires a matchingshare from the county These funds are to be used to completeconstruction of theT- Hangar area taxiway and to install an improved antenafor the radio beaconThe Airport Authority suggested that the sum of 13,122previouslyallocated forthe runway extension project be transferred to this projectand a portion of therecent 50,000 grant from the State be used to fund the ,localshare of the runwayextension projectandthe Chairman authorized to executeThe Airport Authority Chairman also asked the board to approve a newallocation of 21,000 to fund construction of a T- Hanger pad 19,000 and to providethe additional matching funds 2,000 required for the T- Hanger taxiway and antennaprojectAfter much discussion, Commissioner Frank B Ho ding I moved that matchingfunds in the amount of 15,200 for the T- hangar taxiway and antenna project beapproved and that the 13,122 previously allocated for the runway extension projectbe transferred to the project and a portion of the rec nt 50,000 grant from theState be used to fund the local share of the runway extension project CommissionerHolding further moved that a new allocation of 21,000 to fund construction of aT- hangar pad 19,000 and to provide the additional matching funds 2,000 requiredfor the T- hangar taxiway and antenna project be appr ved and funded from theContingency Fund by transferring, 21,000 to Airport C pital Outlay - T- hangarPadCommissioner Howard Bentonseconded the motionwhic was carried by unanimousvote12Subdivisions ApprovedUpon the recommendationof the PlanningBoard, Commissioner James WCashmoved that the Paul WhiteSubdivision, W i I dersTownship, 9 lots, be approvedandthe Chairman authorized to executethe platCommissioner Howard Bentonseconded the motionwhich was carried364November 7, 1983 Continuedb Upon the recommendation of the Planning Commissioner John M Bookermoved that the L i 1 1 i brook Estates, Charles R Driver, owner, W i I ders Township,29 lots, be approved and the Chairman authorized to execute the platCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carriedc Upon the recommendation of the Planning Board, Commissioner Howard Bentonmoved that the High Meadows #9 Subdivision; Lewis R Wilson, owner, WildersTownship, 3 lots 9A, 9B, 9C be approved and the Chairman authorized to executethe platCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried13 Animal Control Ordinance - DiscussedThe County Manager reviewed the p6oposed Animal Control Ordinance withthe, board The County Dog Warden also discussed some of the problems with animalcontrol in the county without some type of ordinance and guidelines CommissionerJohn M Booker in discussion of the ordinance with the board stated that JohnstonCounty does not have a big problem with dogs and with a few minor changesthis could be a very good ordinance Commissioner Booker_ further stated that thecounty does not need to adopt an ordinance that would create any type of infringementon an individuals rights of having a dog The board agreed the county neededand desired an ordinance that would help the Dog Warden control animal nusiancein the county, however, took no action pending further consideration14 Landfill - Bids - Crawler Tractor LoaderThe County Manager and County Planner reviewed with the board the followingbids received, and opened on Tuesday, November 1, 1983 1100 am for a CrawlerTractor Loader for the Johnston County Landfill;Proposal A CASE JOHN DEERE INTERNATIONAL CATERPILLARHoughSum on Delivery 757125 No Bid 94,885 69, 450Maximum Repair 18,000 25,000 40, 000MinimumR ep urchase 30,000 60, 000 45, 000Total Cost Bid 637125 592885 641450Proposal BStraight Purchase 70,125 72134052 84,885 67,210Comments Case lists nine 9 exceptions to specifications John Deere liststhree 3 exceptions to specifications and no Total Cost Bid was submitted asinstructedThe County Manager and County Planner recommended that the county acceptthe straight purchase Proposal B for a caterpillar crawler tractor loader for thecounty landfill operationRepresentatives from North Carolina Equipment Company, Raleigh, NC, werepresent representing the bid for the International LoaderAfter further discussion, and upon motion by Commissioner Howard Benton,duly seconded by Commissioner John M Booker and carried by unanimous vote,the board accepted the straight purchase proposal B low bid of 67,210 for theCaterpillar Crawler Tractor Loader As the purchase of the piece of equipment was not included in the 1983 -84Budget, the board agreed that the funds be appropriated from anticipated one -halfcents sales tax revenues- 67,210; to Capital Outlay - Tractor Loader - 67,21015 Johnston Technical College Computer Building FundsDr John Tart, President, Johnston Technical College, met with the boardand advised that Johnston Technical College had been awarded federal job fundsof approximately 250,000 for the construction of a computer technology center Dr Tart also told the board that Johnston Tech is the only community college inthe country to be awarded federal job funds for this type of construction Dr Tart ifurther advised that at least 550,000 would be needed to build a two -story buildingfor the computer center, and asked the county for a commitment of 100,000 towardthe construction of this building This building must be completed by September,1984 to comply with federal job fund regulationsNovember 7, ,1983 ContinuedAfter discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that the countymake a commitment of 100,000 to Johnston Technical College to be used towardthe construction of the Computer Technology Center Commissioner Holding furthermoved that the following budget amendment be made; Johnston Technical CollegeSales Tax Revenue - 100,000; Capital Outlay - Technical College Building -100, 000Commissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous vote16 Pine Level Water Line Extension - Cost EstimatesDick Braswell came back before the board after preparing a materialcost estimate summary for the Pine Level water line extension request Mr Braswellstated that a 6 line with no fire hydrants would costa approximately 16,073;an 8 Fine with fire hydrants would cost approximately 44,21117 Mental Health - Computer Equipment BidsCommissioner James W Cash moved that the Mental Health Center beauthorized to advertise for bids on the following computer equipment; new orused equipment with Data General CS 50 system and existing software which iscomparable to 1 96 MB Disc SS Model 6060 ; 2 128KB Memory Model 8386 ;3 3 D211 CRT Units Model 6243; 4 300 LPM Printer; 5 Terminal ConnectionUnit with 9- terminal capacity Model 9165Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motionby unanimous vote18 Recreation Grant Applications Approvedwhich wascarriedCommissioner John M Booker moved that the following Recreation GrantApplications be approved; 1 Town of Smithfield - Parks and Recreation 2,000;2 South Johnston High School 2,000; 3 Kenly Elementary School 900 CommissionerBooker further moved that the Recreation Grant Application period for this fiscalyear be closedCo missioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carriedby unanimo s vote19 Appointments - Johnston County Industrial Development CommissionUp n a mot i on by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Com-missioner J mes W Cash and carried, the following individuals were appointedto the Johnston County Industrial Development Commission;Ea I Johnson Clayton, N CCa I Steven Auman Benson, N CJames Overbee Pine Level, N CGrover Dees Selma, N CGerald Whitehurt Kenly, N CLt Col Haywood Stanley Four Oaks, N C It was agreed by the board that the terms not be designated at thistime and that this commission wi I I not be active until the full Development Com-mission has been appointed20 Appointments - Johnston County Youth Task ForceUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Com-missioner Frank B Holding the following individuals were appointed to the JohnstomCounty Youth Task Force for two year terms; 1 Elizabeth Willetts, Smithfield,NC; 2 Wilbur Thomas Massengi I I, Jr, Smithfield, NC; 3 Clyde Lee Creech 1 I,Pine Level, NC These terms to run through November, 1985This motion was carried by unanimous voteu,As Mr Braswell is asking the countyto pay the difference betweena 6line and an 8line i t was determined that for materials and labor, thecountycost would beapproximately 35,000 MrBraswell has also asked thathe beallowed to installthe water line Afterdiscussion, the board deferredactionunti I such timeas the County Managerand County Attorney can checkout some legal questionsregarding this matter17 Mental Health - Computer Equipment BidsCommissioner James W Cash moved that the Mental Health Center beauthorized to advertise for bids on the following computer equipment; new orused equipment with Data General CS 50 system and existing software which iscomparable to 1 96 MB Disc SS Model 6060 ; 2 128KB Memory Model 8386 ;3 3 D211 CRT Units Model 6243; 4 300 LPM Printer; 5 Terminal ConnectionUnit with 9- terminal capacity Model 9165Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motionby unanimous vote18 Recreation Grant Applications Approvedwhich wascarriedCommissioner John M Booker moved that the following Recreation GrantApplications be approved; 1 Town of Smithfield - Parks and Recreation 2,000;2 South Johnston High School 2,000; 3 Kenly Elementary School 900 CommissionerBooker further moved that the Recreation Grant Application period for this fiscalyear be closedCo missioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carriedby unanimo s vote19 Appointments - Johnston County Industrial Development CommissionUp n a mot i on by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Com-missioner J mes W Cash and carried, the following individuals were appointedto the Johnston County Industrial Development Commission;Ea I Johnson Clayton, N CCa I Steven Auman Benson, N CJames Overbee Pine Level, N CGrover Dees Selma, N CGerald Whitehurt Kenly, N CLt Col Haywood Stanley Four Oaks, N C It was agreed by the board that the terms not be designated at thistime and that this commission wi I I not be active until the full Development Com-mission has been appointed20 Appointments - Johnston County Youth Task ForceUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Com-missioner Frank B Holding the following individuals were appointed to the JohnstomCounty Youth Task Force for two year terms; 1 Elizabeth Willetts, Smithfield,NC; 2 Wilbur Thomas Massengi I I, Jr, Smithfield, NC; 3 Clyde Lee Creech 1 I,Pine Level, NC These terms to run through November, 1985This motion was carried by unanimous voteu,f November 7, 19a3 Continued21 Executive SessionUpon, a motion by Commissioner James W Cash it was moved that regularsession be recessed, and that -the Board of County Commissioners go into ExecutiveSession to discuss and consider the employment of an independent contractor tooperate the countys wastewater treatment facilityCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous vote iAfter approximately one hour in executive session, Commissioner FrankB Holding moved that executive session be closed and regular session be resumedCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous vote22 Wastewater from Proposed Golden Acres Retirement Home Dick BraswellAfter further discussion of Dick Braswells request for the county to acceptwastewater from the proposed Golden Acres Retirement Home, Commissioner FrankB Holding moved that Kramer Jackson, County Manager, be authorized to writeMr Braswell stating that the county wi I l accept the wastewater, from the proposedretirement home to be built by Mr BraswellCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which was carriedUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by Com-missioner John M Booker and carried, the board adjournedEleanor N CreecClerk to the Board?Lre? ?—?Orman C Denning, Chairm¦jDetailsAnnotationsEntry PropertiesModified11192013 31537 PMCreated4172003 24528 PMTemplateMinutesFieldsMinutes - 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