April 16, 1974 - 7:30 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Recessed)

April 16, 1974 - Recessed1 3Fit width579Meeting of Board of Commissioners for County of JohnstonApril 16, 1974The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in special sessionAn the Johnston CountyCommissioners Room, April 16, 1974, at 7 30 pm, with the following members 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 County Proposes Water from Smithfield to Four OaksMayor Theodore, Thornton of Four Oaks and board members, along with Mayor Bob Wallace of Smith-field, appeared before the Board of Commissioners regarding the construction of a water line fromSmithfield to Four OaksTom Moore and Tim Broome, Engineers, with Ragsdale Engineers, Inc, of Smithfield, presented avery thorough preliminary cost estimate and study of running a water line from Smithfield to Four OaksThe engineers stated that the Town of Smithfield and Four Oaks could break even with potential growthand if the operation of such water line was managed properlyMr Moore stated that the deadline has passed for local applications - seeking the next allocationof State Clean Water grants to be appropriated before July 1, 1974, and that the next allocation willnot be available until January 1, 1975 However, Mr Moore stated that he could apply seeking emergencapproval of a Clean Water grant and that special approval might apply if State officials could beconvinced that Four Oaks urgently needs waterWater rates were thoroughly discussed and Mayor Thornton and Mayor Wallace assured the Boardthat agreements on water rates and maintenance obligations could be reaehcd on the proposed water lineMr Moore further emphasized that towns will have to be in agreement on water rates before the Statewill put any money in the systemAfter much discussion, Commissioner Howard Benton moved that Ragsdale Engineers proceed withspecific plans for the construction of a 16 inch water line running from Smithfield to Four Oaks, andthat Smithfield and Four Oaks come to an agreement on water rates and maintenance responsibilitiesCommissioner Benton further roved that Ragsdale Engineers apply for State Clean Water Bond money to helpthe county finance construction of this water lineCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyThe Board of Commissioners further indicated all?q? ion of County funds Revenue Sharing innext fiscal years budget for the construction of water from Smithfield to Four Oaks2 Opening of Bids Sheriffs Old CarsPursuant to an order of the Board of Commissioners and after due advertisement for the sale ofthree 3 1971 sheriffs cars, the following bids were received by 8 oclock pm, April 16, 1974, andopeneda James 0 Jones, Route # 2, Four Oaks, North CarolinaItem # 1 Serial # PM41NID170537 10250Item # 2 Serial # PM41NID170539 No BidItem # 3 Serial # PM41N1D170540 9100b Lawrence Gibson, Route # 3, Box 62B, Smithfield, North CarolinaItem # 1 Serial # PM41NID170537 12500Item # 2 Serial # PM41NID170539 5000Item # 3 Serial # PM41NID170540 2500After discussion, Commissioner Hoyt Castleberry moved that all bids be rejectedCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried unanimously3 Sheriff Oliver and CommissionerFreddie Adams to Sell Old CarsCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that Sheriff Rayford Oliver and Commissioner Freddie Adamsbe authorized to sell the three 1971 sheriffs cars at auctionCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimously5-4April 16, 1974 Cont4 Civic Club Inquires About Old Johnston Central GymMatthew Sanders, John Roland and Ernest Atkinson appeared before the Board of Commissionersrepresenting the Smithfield,MensProgressive C1uband asked the Board for permission to purchase theold Johnston Central Gymnasium for use as a community recreation centerThe Board advised Mr Sanders that this property would come under the authority of the Boardof Education and advised this group to contact the School Board about the purchase of this propertyThe group also indicated an interest in money available from the county revenue sharing forrecreational facilitiesAfter discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that the County grant the Smithfield MensProgressive Club 3,00000 revenue Sharing money for recreation to help in this project, provided thatthis organization matches this grant in the amount of-2,00000Commissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried unanimously5 County Aides Highway Beautification ProjectMrs M A Morgan and Mrs TJ Lassiter, Co- Chairman of the Smithfield Community AppearanceCommission -met with the Board of Commissioners requesting financial assistance from the County to aidthe beautification project along highway 70 west approaching ,Sm,ithfield Mrs Morgan explained thatState Highway Commission officials had drawn landscaping plans for this project and had agreed to furnishthe labor for this project, Mrs Morgan also stated that without county, help they would not be able tofurnish plantings for these areas, therefore, requested 4,OOQ00 for this projectAfter discussion, Commissioner Freddie Adams moved that the county help the Smithfield CommunityAppearance Commission in the amount of 4,00000 for the beautification of highway 70 west approachingSmithfieldCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry seconded the motion which was carried unanimously6 Special Fire District - Wilsons MillsMr Jim Uzzle of Wilsons Mills appeared before the Board representing residents of WilsonsMills Fire District Mr Uzzle presented a petition favoring a special tax in theamount of 15c on10000 valuation for the purpose of providing fire, protection in said district and hereby respectfullyrequest the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County for an election for such a special tax in theWilsons Mills Fire DistrictCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that Wilsons Mills Fire District be authorized to hold aspecial referendum on a proposed 15? property tax for the Wilsons Mills Fire DistrictCommissioner Hoyt Castleberryseconded the motion which was carried unanimously7 Tire Slicing Machine for Johnston County LandfillRoland Hatcher, Landfill Manager, reported that he had ordered a tire slicing machine for theJohnston County Landfill from Cox Tire Machinery Company, Inc of Charlotte, N C , and that the landfillwould be accepting tires8 1 Reversible Fan on Elevated ScraperRoland Hatcher, Landfill Manager, advised the Board that the equipment operators at the landfillhad asked that a reversible fan be installed on the elevated scraper rather than an enclosed cab MrHatcher stated that the cab would cost 1;50000 and the reversible fan about 30000, which would bea savings for the countyCommissioner Howard Benton moved that the reversible fan rather than the enclosed cab beinstalled on the elevated scraperCommissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried unanimously9 Eripi oyment of JanitorCommissioner Freddie Adams moved that Buck McLamb, Maintenance Supervisor, be authorized toemploy another janitor at the salary - set -,Tfor county janitorial workersCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry seconded the motion which was carried unanimously10 Emergency Preparedness Director Ask for New Office BuildingWilson Broadwell, Director of Emergency Preparedness, appeared before the Board of ,Commissionersagain requesting thatthe board appropriate funds in the amount of 55,000 for the construction of a,new building for the Office of Emergency Preparedness Mr Broadwell advised the Boardthat the Townof Selma has indicated that it would 1etthe county build the new office on the corner of Webb andOak Streets, adjacent to the building occupied by the Police Department, Fire Department and SelmaRescue SquadAfter a lengthy discussion, the Board of Commissioners deferred action on this requesti575April 16, 1974 Cont11 Payment to Soil Material Engineers, IncCommissioner Howard Benton moved that Soil Material- Engineers, Inc, Raleigh, North Carolina,be paid in the amount of 3,13200 for soil investigation at the Johnston County Sanitary Landfill, asper agreementCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry seconded the motion which was carried12 Mallard Street and Marshall Drive - Add to System - GreenmeadowThe Board received request that Mallard Street and Marshall Drive in the Greenmeadow Subdivision,Smithfield, North Carolina, be added to the Secondary Road System for maintenanceIt was noted by the Board of Commissioners that the North Carolina State Department of Transport-ation and Highway Safety had investigated this petition and recommended that these roads be added to theSecondary Road SystemAfter this report, Commissioner Hoyt Castleberry moved that the Division of Highways be requestedto take over Mallard Street and Marshall Drive for maintenanceCommissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried unanimously13 Appointment of Staff Attorney - Department of Social ServicesThe Board of Commissioners received a verbal resignation from Kenneth Hinton who had beenappointed Staff Attorney for the Department of Social ServicesCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that Andy Holland be appointed Staff Attorney for theDepartment of Social Services, effective April 15, 1974Commissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried unanimously,14 Bicentennial Nominations from TownsThe Johnston County Board of Commissioners received the following nominations to the JohnstonCounty Bicentennial Commission from Mayors of the nine municipalities15 Modify Drapes Some Areas of CourthouseCommissioner Freddie Adams moved that James C Woodard be authorized to modify drapes in certaindesignated rooms in the Courthouse in keeping with a uniform tailored pattern designed around airconditioners mounted in windows in certain areas of the CourthouseCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimously16 Renovation Plan at Old HospitalChairman Norman C Denning appointed Commissioner Howard Benton to work with an architect, ifnecessary, in drawing additional plans for renovation of the old hospital property17 Payment to Universal Tank Iron Works, IncThe Board of County Commissioners was presented with invoices from Ragsdale Engineers in theamount of 3,88267, Universal Tank Iron Works, Inc, in the amount of 8,28000, and Rogers ConstructioCompany, in the amount of 38,59219, for work completed on water and sewage facilities and elevated watertank at Cutter Laboratories, Clayton, North Carolina The Board was advised that the Water and SewerConstruction Account line item in the Capital Improvement and Construction Fund Budget was overspentCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the above invoices be paid, and further moved thatW H Britt, Auditor, be authorized to provide funds to this line item Water and Seweraccount #62,81006 from interest or unanticipated revenue from revenue sharing moneyCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyUpon a motion by Commissioner Freddie Adams, duly seconded by Commissioner Howard Benton andcarried the Board adjournedlitNorman C Denning, ChairmanEleanor N Creech, ClerkBenson Mrs Whitley HoodClayton Mrs Alfred TaylorFour Oaks Mrs Elizabeth GeorgeKenl y Kennan HinnantMicro Don HullPine Level Mrs Doc Rand OliverPrinceton Milton TolerSe -lma John Wiggs, JrSmithfield C L Gurganus15 Modify Drapes Some Areas of CourthouseCommissioner Freddie Adams moved that James C Woodard be authorized to modify drapes in certaindesignated rooms in the Courthouse in keeping with a uniform tailored pattern designed around airconditioners mounted in windows in certain areas of the CourthouseCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimously16 Renovation Plan at Old HospitalChairman Norman C Denning appointed Commissioner Howard Benton to work with an architect, ifnecessary, in drawing additional plans for renovation of the old hospital property17 Payment to Universal Tank Iron Works, IncThe Board of County Commissioners was presented with invoices from Ragsdale Engineers in theamount of 3,88267, Universal Tank Iron Works, Inc, in the amount of 8,28000, and Rogers ConstructioCompany, in the amount of 38,59219, for work completed on water and sewage facilities and elevated watertank at Cutter Laboratories, Clayton, North Carolina The Board was advised that the Water and SewerConstruction Account line item in the Capital Improvement and Construction Fund Budget was overspentCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the above invoices be paid, and further moved thatW H Britt, Auditor, be authorized to provide funds to this line item Water and Seweraccount #62,81006 from interest or unanticipated revenue from revenue sharing moneyCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyUpon a motion by Commissioner Freddie Adams, duly seconded by Commissioner Howard Benton andcarried the Board adjournedlitNorman C Denning, ChairmanEleanor N Creech, Clerk