June 26, 1975 - 8:00 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the CommissionersRoom of the Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield, North Carolina, Thursday, June 26, 1975, at 8oclock pm, with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, Howard Benton and HoytCastleberryMember Absent Freddie AdamsThe following business was transacted1 Bids Reviewed - Jail RenovationHarry McGee, Architect, met with the Board of Commissioners and reviewed the bids receivedand opened for renovation of the Johnston County Jail These bids were opened by Mr McGee and MrJackson on this date at 2 30 pm, pursuant to due advertisement and authorization by the Board ofCounty CommissionersMr McGee reviewed, discussed and explained the bids as followsGeneral Contractor Base BidS R Hinnant Sons 29,500F J Construction Co 88,500Langley Construction Co 49,175Plumbing ContractorB T Electric Co 14,463Kipco- Piping, Inc 15,975Triangle Mech Cont 15,978Alternate II Total14,30315,52614,920 29,50088,50049,17528,76631,50130,898? 94After much discussion and careful consideration of the above bids, Commissioner Frank BHolding moved that the contracts be awarded to the low bidders as followsGeneral ContractorS R Hinnant Sons Base BidPlumbing ContractorB T Electric Co Base BidAlternate IITotalElectrical Contractor29,50014,46314,30328,766Beasley Electric Co Base Bid 7,640Commissioner Holding further moved that no contract be awarded for the prison equipment atthis timeCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyThe Board discussed at this time future heating and cooling of the jail facilities2 Jail Fees Increased as of July 1, 1975Kramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the Board of Commissioners that effectiveJuly 1, 1975, jail fees would be increased from 300 per day to 500 per day, according to JamesC Woodard, Clerk of Superior Court3 Town of Clayton Request Permission for Fire Works DisplayUpon request, Commissioner Hoyt Castleberry moved that the Town of Clayton be grantedpermission to have a Fireworks Display on Friday, July 4, 1975Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried unanimously4 Audit Contract for 1974 -1975Kramer Jackson, County Administrator, presented to the Board audit contracts from Daniel GMatthews, CPA, for auditing of the County Accounts for the fiscal year 1974 -1975 Mr Jacksonadvised the Board that there was an increase in the total amount of the contracts of approximately1,000 as compared to the 1973 -1974 fiscal year audit costThe Board discussed this matter at length and in final asked Mr Jackson to negotiate withMr Matthews about raducing this cost by 5005 Corinth Holder Community Request More Police ProtectionKramer Jackson, County Administrator, presented to the Board a letter from Kenneth Nowell,President, Corinth Holder Ruritan Club, requesting more and sufficient law enforcement and policeprotection in this area of the county Mr Nowell cited occasions of break -ins were no arrestswere made and further stated that quicker action and follow up would help in this area? ItiThe Board discussed this matter and requested the Clerk to acknowledge Mr Nowells letteradvising of the new personnel that has been employed by the Sheriffs Department to enable theregular deputies to increase its patrol of rural communities6 Discussion - Resignation of Emergency Preparedness Director ?The Board of Commissioners again discussed the resignation of Wilson Jiggs Broadwell,Director of the Johnston County Office of Emergency Preparedness The Board as of this date hastaken no official action on Mr Broadwells resignation and expressed much concern and desire thathe would reconsider his decision to resign from this officeJune 26, 1975 ContElectrical ContractorBase BidAlternate II TotalB T Electric Company 11,552 11,552Beasley Electric Co7,6407,640Dardens Electric Co9,8569,856Edwards Electric Co10,77710,777Mallard Mech Service Co14,64014,640Stanleys Electric Co11,56011,560Watson Electric Co7,7427,742Prison EquipmentRoanoke Iron Bridge Works94,80094,800After much discussion and careful consideration of the above bids, Commissioner Frank BHolding moved that the contracts be awarded to the low bidders as followsGeneral ContractorS R Hinnant Sons Base BidPlumbing ContractorB T Electric Co Base BidAlternate IITotalElectrical Contractor29,50014,46314,30328,766Beasley Electric Co Base Bid 7,640Commissioner Holding further moved that no contract be awarded for the prison equipment atthis timeCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyThe Board discussed at this time future heating and cooling of the jail facilities2 Jail Fees Increased as of July 1, 1975Kramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the Board of Commissioners that effectiveJuly 1, 1975, jail fees would be increased from 300 per day to 500 per day, according to JamesC Woodard, Clerk of Superior Court3 Town of Clayton Request Permission for Fire Works DisplayUpon request, Commissioner Hoyt Castleberry moved that the Town of Clayton be grantedpermission to have a Fireworks Display on Friday, July 4, 1975Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried unanimously4 Audit Contract for 1974 -1975Kramer Jackson, County Administrator, presented to the Board audit contracts from Daniel GMatthews, CPA, for auditing of the County Accounts for the fiscal year 1974 -1975 Mr Jacksonadvised the Board that there was an increase in the total amount of the contracts of approximately1,000 as compared to the 1973 -1974 fiscal year audit costThe Board discussed this matter at length and in final asked Mr Jackson to negotiate withMr Matthews about raducing this cost by 5005 Corinth Holder Community Request More Police ProtectionKramer Jackson, County Administrator, presented to the Board a letter from Kenneth Nowell,President, Corinth Holder Ruritan Club, requesting more and sufficient law enforcement and policeprotection in this area of the county Mr Nowell cited occasions of break -ins were no arrestswere made and further stated that quicker action and follow up would help in this area? ItiThe Board discussed this matter and requested the Clerk to acknowledge Mr Nowells letteradvising of the new personnel that has been employed by the Sheriffs Department to enable theregular deputies to increase its patrol of rural communities6 Discussion - Resignation of Emergency Preparedness Director ?The Board of Commissioners again discussed the resignation of Wilson Jiggs Broadwell,Director of the Johnston County Office of Emergency Preparedness The Board as of this date hastaken no official action on Mr Broadwells resignation and expressed much concern and desire thathe would reconsider his decision to resign from this officeaJune 26, 1975 ContThe Board of Commissioners highly commended Mr Broadwell for the services he has renderedto the people of this county and for the excellent job he has done as Director of the Office ofEmergency Preparedness in Johnston County for the past twenty 20 yearsMembers of the Board again stated that they would talk with Mr Broadwell personally inhopes that he would retain this position7 Countu Increases Aid to Rescue SauadsCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry moved that the monthly contribution from the county to theeight volunteer rescue squads be increased from 200 per month to 225 per month effective July 1,1975Commissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank BHolding, duly seconded by Commissioner Hoyt Castleberryand carried unanimously, the Board adjournedleanor N Creech, Clerk