November 5, 1973 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

November 5, 1973 - Regular1 5Fit widthV521The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Commissioners Roomof the Johnston County Courthouse, Monday, November 5, 1973, at 10 oclock am, with the followingmembers presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Freddie Adams, Howard Benton and Hoyt CastleberryMembers Absent NoneCommissioner Freddie Adams opened the meeting with prayerThe following business was transacted1 R A Howell - Wildlife PreserveMr Rudolph Howell appeared before the Board of Commissioners and asked the Board to authorizethe appointment of Mr E M Denning as a special deputy to patrol some 2,000 acres of R A Howellland designated as a Wildlife Preserve and the land of R A Howell contiguous to the Wildlife Preserve,this property located in Bentonville and Ingrams TownshipAfter discussion, Commissioner Howard Benton moved that Sheriff Rayford Oliver be authorized toappoint Mr E M Denning as a special deputy, at no cost to the county, and that Mr Dennings jurisdic-tion be restricted to Mr Howells property within br-?contiguous to the Wildlife Preserve located inBentonville and Ingrams TownshipsCommissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried2 Minutes ApprovedThe Board of Commissioners reviewed the minutes of the October 1, 1973 board meetingCommissioner Howard Benton moved that the minutes of the October 1, 1973 board meeting beapproved as recordedCommissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried3 Local Health Program Expansion OfferedMrs Helen Ray, Acting Director, Johnston County Health Department, presented a proposalconcerning the possibility of additional State participation for the Johnston County Health Departmentbeginning July 1, 1974 Mrs Ray further explained that this was an experimental project and the StateGovernment would assume 40 percent of the cost of delivering public health service in Johnston County,where as at the present the State funds cover about 12 percent of the County Health Department expensesIn a written proposal to the Board the following facts were outlined1 The agreement must have approval of Board of Health and Board of Commissioners2 State would bear approximately 40 of the cost of delivery of services3 There would be a contact person in the state4 Position and responsibilities of the local Health Director would not change5 All employees of the Johnston County Health Department would become state employees6 Thelocal Board of Health would continue to have its legal responsibilities7 All the money county parts included would be handled by the State and they in turnwould write all the checks, etcThe Board of Commissioners indicated that they were not interested in this proposal at this timeunless the Board of Health insisted522November 5, 1973 Cont4 Secondary Road # 2106 - Oneals TownshipWalter Barnes, a resident of S R # 2106 in Oneals Township, appeared before the Board againregarding the condition and priority of this roadMr Barnes stated that he is very concerned that the priority of this road has dropped from# 56 to # 91 Mr Barnes asked the Board to do what it could to improve the priority of this roadAfter discussion, Commission Howard Benton moved that the-Secondary Road Council be asked toreconsider the priority rating of this roadCommissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried unanimously5 Funds Appropriated for Medical Transit ServicePaul Keller, Executive Director, Johnston County Community Action, asked the Board of CountyCommissioners for 5,000 to aid the operating cost of the agencys out -of- county medical transportationservice These funds, Mr Keller stated will enable this agency to continue the transportation servicesto medical clinics in Durham and Chapel Hill for the remainder of this fiscal yearCommissioner Freddie Adams moved that the Johnston County Community Act,- ion,,Agency be,granted5,000 from Revenue Sharing Funds to aid theout -of - county medical transportation serviceCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried6 ReportsThe following reports were filed with the BoardM W Knott Electrical InspectorHarper Godwin Tax CollectorRubert C Barbour Dog WardenC W Tarlton Extension Service ChairmanLibrary WrittenRubert Barbour, Dog Warden, in making his report stated tothe Board that the Town of Microwanted a stray dog box The Board - concurred with this request7 Leave of Absence- Mrs Dorothy Johnson - Home Economics Extension A entC W Tarlton, Extension Chairman, advised the Board of Commissioners that Mrs Dorothy Johnson,Home Economics Agent, request a leave of absence from her job beginning December 15, 1973 through February28, 1974, due to the-anticipation of an addition to her familyCommissioner Freddie Adams moved that Mrs Dorothy Johnson be granted a leave of absencebeginning December 15, 1973 through February 28, 1974Commissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimously8 Gi -de yLinesa Keene# pn,Px Revenue` 8,h ,haring FundsCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the following Guide Lines be adopted1 Participation County 60 , Organization or Community 40 ; County grant will depend oncommunitys ability to raise remaining 40 of needed funds2 Limitation of Funds Maximum county grant of 3,00000 a year example 60 funding of a5,000 project Minimum county grant of 60000 a year example 60 of a 1,000 projectI3 Communities Share of Funds These funds not to be taken from funds the County School Boardhas already allocated to schools for recreational projects4 Preference of Projects Projects that will open up new multi - purpose play courts or ballfields for full -time public use Consideration for funding will also be given to recreationprojects such as public parks for picnicking, hiking, swimming or fishingMost, if not all, funds to be used for capital improvements instead of supervision, suggestvolunteer supervision5 Application Deadline December 1, 1973Commissioner Hoyt Castleberry seconded the motion which was carried9 Sam H Stallings, Jr - Reappointed to Smithfield Planning and Zoning BoardCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that Sam H Stallings, Jr be reappointed to the SmithfieldPlanning and Zoning Board, term expiring August, 1976Commissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carriedajNovember 5, 1973 `font10 Bids - Automobiles for Sheriffs DepartmentPursuant to invitations for bids and after due advertisement, the following bids were receivedby 3 oclock pm, November 5,`1973, and opened for furnishing the County of Johnston with four 4new automobiles to be used by the Sheriffs Departmenta Proposal # 1 Hyatt Chrysler- Plymouth, Inc, Smithfield, N C4 1974 Plymouths Fury III @ 349260 eaN, C Sales Tax60 Days DeliveryTotal Bid 1399704027940 14,24980523WHEREAS, it is desirable that the administrative responsibility for the Johnston County LandfillProgram be clarifiedNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Johnston County Board of Health, as the governing bodyof the Johnston County Health Center, be and it is hereby formally vested with the responsibility andauthority for the administration of the Johnston County Sanitary Landfill Program; and said Board ofHealth shhll have complete responsibility for establishing policies and procedures and for generallysupervising the overall operation of said program; and the Johnston County Sanitary Landfill Program ishereby declared to be a section of the Johnston County Health CenterThis 5th day of November, 1973JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSNorman C DenningChairmanAttestEleanor N CreechClerkProposal # 2 Trade-In @ 40000 each 4 cars 1160000Total Trade -In Price 12,64980b Heber Johnson Dodge, Inc, Benson, North CarolinaProposal # 1• -DH41 - 1974 Dodge 400 - 4BBL EngineAir Condition - Tinted WS Glass, Police Package @ 391703N C Tax 78343995374 units @ Straight Sale Price of 391703, 15966812N C Tax 783431336Total Bid Price 15998148c Pippin Motors, Inc, Smithfield, North CarolinaProposal # 1 4 - 1974 Ambassador Broughams @ 358945 14,35780Proposal # 2 Trade -in @ 50111 200444 12935336No Sales Tax Computedd Brack Wilson Ford, Inc, Smithfield, North CarolinaProposal # 1 1974 Galaxie 500 @ 3598402 Sales TaxAfter consideration and review of the above bids, Commissioner FreddieAdams movedthat HyattChrysler - Plymouth, Incorporated, Smithfield, North Carolina, lowest bidder, beawarded thecontract,at straight sale price, to furnish the Sheriffs Department, County of Johnston, with four4 1974Plymouths Fury III,Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried11 Resolution - Sanitary LandfillUpon a motion by Commissioner Hoyt Castleberry, duly seconded by Commissioner Howard Benton andcarried, the following resolution was adoptedRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, the operation of sanitary landfills is logically a public health function;andWHEREAS, it is desirable that the administrative responsibility for the Johnston County LandfillProgram be clarifiedNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Johnston County Board of Health, as the governing bodyof the Johnston County Health Center, be and it is hereby formally vested with the responsibility andauthority for the administration of the Johnston County Sanitary Landfill Program; and said Board ofHealth shhll have complete responsibility for establishing policies and procedures and for generallysupervising the overall operation of said program; and the Johnston County Sanitary Landfill Program ishereby declared to be a section of the Johnston County Health CenterThis 5th day of November, 1973JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSNorman C DenningChairmanAttestEleanor N CreechClerkNovember 5, 1973 Cont12 County Purchases Property on North Street - SmithfieldCommissionerHoward Benton moved that the County of Johnston purchase certain property of ArthurLacy Hinnant, and wife, Vennie M Hinnant located on North Street in the Town of Smithfield, NorthCarolina, for the total sum of 10,00000 and described as followsBEGINNING at a stake E V Wilkins corner in line with a light post on North Street, and runsN 31 deg 15 min E120 feet to a stake, his corner in the W L Turner Line; thence as W LTurner line South 58 deg 45 minE 65 feet to a stake behind andin line with the center lineof the garage; thence South 34 deg 45 min West passing through the center of the garage 120feet to a stake on the north side ofNorth Street; thence as the street line North 58 deg 45min West 588 feet to the BEGINNING, and being 307 feet of Lot No 5 and a part of Lot No 6of the Booker Washington DivisionCommissioner Benton further moved that 10,00000 be transferred from the Contingent Fund andappropriated in Account # 104057 -1 of the Johnston County General Fund for the purchase of the abovedescribed propertyCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried unanimously13 Payment -_Boykin Construction Company - Rogers Construction Company and Ragsdale EngineersCommissioner Howard Benton moved that the following statements be paid for work completed at theCutter Laboratories and Willie York projects, Clayton, North CarolinaBoykin Construction Company 24999925Rogers Construction Company 28,24219Ragsdale Engineers 2149992Commissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried14 Payment - W R Britt, County AttorneyCommissioner Freddie Adams moved that W R Britt, County Attorney, be paid in the amount of25000 for professional services, title examination and certificate Overby Finance and Investment, Inc Arthur Lacy HinnantCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry seconded the motion which was carried unanimously15 Representative - Board of Directors - Triangle Housing Development CorporationCommissioner Howard Benton moved that Chairman Norman C Denning be authorized to appoint arepresentative to the Triangle Housing Development Corporation Board of Directors to represent JohnstonCountyCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried unanimously16 Bus for Council on AgingCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that 129558 be appropriated from Revenue Sharing Funds tothe Johnston County Council on Aging to help purchase a new van -type vehicle for transportation servicesoffered by this agency to Senior Citizens in the CountyCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry seconded the motion which was carried unanimously17 Additional Funds - Princeton Rescue SquadIn negotiating with the Princeton Rescue Squad regarding the purchase and renovation of theold theater building, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that the county grant the Princeton RescueSquad an additional 900 from Revenue Sharing Funds provided the,Rescue Squad pay the delinquent propertytax on this building in the amount of 127166Commissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried18 Landfill Statement - Month of October, 1973Commissioner Hoyt Castleberry moved that the statement from the Johnston County Landfill forthe month of October, 1973, in the amount of 375000 be paidCommissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried19 Rental Fee Proposed by Southern Railway Water Line to Cutter on Right -of -WayTom Moore appeared before the Board again regarding the Southern Railway Right- of -Wav and therental fee of 317250 assessed to the County for running water lines to Cutter Laboratories on thisright -of -wayMr Moore and Commissioner Holding reported that they had been in contact with Southern Railwayrepresentatives and this matter is to be cleared up in a short time with no rental fee assessed to thecountyiia52-5November 5, 1973 Cont20 W H Britt, Tax Supervisor - Tax ExemptionW H Britt, Tax Supervisor, appeared before the Board and advised that due to revised legislatiGS 105 -284 all property, real and personal, would bg assessed for taxation at the value establishedunder this statute, which is true value in moneys thus beginning January 1, 1974, the appraised valueof property must be used as its tax value, therefore, abolishing the assessment ratio in all countiesMr Britt also advised that the Senior Citizens exemption Tax Relief for the Elderly and thePoor had been increased to 5,000 including real and personal property if used by the owner for personalpurposes Mr Britt further advised the Board of the Repeal of Dog Licenses Tax new GS 153 -153 ,Commissioner Frank B Holding, after discussion of the above, moved that the Tax Supervisor be authorizedto list dogs for privilege licenses or registration tax for the year 1974 as in the pastCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry seconded the motion ,which was carried21 Mrs Wallace Ashley, Jr, Bicentennial Chairman ResignsMrs Wallace Ashley, Jr submitted her resignation as Johnston County Bicentennial Chairman22 Landfill Report - Roland HatcherThe Board of County Commissioners after a report from Roland Hatcher, Landfill Manager, authorizedMr Hatcher to employ personnel to start operation of the landfill six 6 full days a week as soon aspossible The Board also authorized Commissioner Hoyt Castleberry and Mr Hatcher to work out the hoursand schedule for employees The Board further authorized, by motion of Commissioner Frank B Holding,duly seconded by Commissioner Howard Benton and carried rental of a tractor until the tractor purchasedearlier can be delivered, get borings for soil samples, timber to be cut where necessary at this time,to purchase a 10,000 gallon storage tank and gas pump and to get all necessary jobs in process to beginoperation of this landfill23 No Tires at Landfill Unless SlicedCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry moved that no tires be accepted at the landfill for burial unlessthey have been slicedCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried24 Farm Land Adjacent to New Landfill SiteThe Board of Commissionerswas advised that Mrs Gladys Lassiter who owns about 86 acres of landadjacent to the landfill site may be interested in selling this property The Board authorizedCommissioner Frank B Holding to negotiate with Mrs Lassiter regarding the purchase of this propertyUpon a motion by Commissioner Freddie Adams, duly seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holdingand carried the Board of Commissioners adjournedAMNorman C Denning, Chairmanleanor N Creech, C k