November 3, 1975 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

November 3, 1975 - Regular1 6Fit widthMeeting of Board of Commissioners for the County of JohnstonNovember 3, 1975The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the CommissionersRoom of the Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield, North Carolina, Monday, November 3, 1975, at10 oclock am, with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, Howard Benton and HoytCastleberryMember Absent Freddie AdamsCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry opened the meeting with prayerThe following business was transacted1 Approval of MinutesThe Board reviewed the minutes of the October 6, 1975, and the October 9, 1975, board meetingsCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry called to the attention of the Clerk that on page 121, item #13, the name appointed to the Bentonville Community Building Board of Trustees should be Buck Dunninstead of Buck Davis as recorded, and moved with this correction, that the minutes of the abovemeetings be approvedCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimously2 Quit -Claim Deed Chloe J WallBy motion of Commissioner Hoyt Castleberry, duly seconded by Commissioner Howard Benton andcarried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman to execute the following Quit -Claim Deed;STATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF JOHNSTONTHIS INDENTURE, made this 3rd day of November, 1975, between the Board of Commissioner ofJOHNSTON COUNTY, State of North Carolina, of the one part, and Chloe J Wall of Johnston County, Stateof North Carolina, of the second partWITNESSETH That whereas at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Johnson March 26, 1945, it was orderedWhereas, there appears a duplication in the listing of 1 lot, 160 x 210 feet, on Stallingsand Front Steets, andWhereas, this lot has been properly listed in the name of Chloe J Wall and taxes paid on sameNow therefore, in consideration of the foregoing, it is ordered that a quitclaim deed be madeto Chloe J Wall, conveying 1 lot on Stallings and Front Streets, 160 x 210 feet, in the Town ofClayton, foreclosed in the name of R A Wall, FR # 5, page 104Whereas, it appears that no deed was ever made, or if there was a deed made that it was lostand not recorded;Now therefore, this indenture witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollaand in order to remove cloud from title it was ordered that a quitclaim deed be made to Chloe J Wall,her heirs and assigns, without any warranty of title, conveying such right, title and interest asJohnston County has in and to that certain lot or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Clayton,Johnston County, North Carolina, under and by virtue of that certain Commissioners Deed executed andrecorded in Book 306, page 269, Johnston County Registry, said lot being more particularly describedas followsLot about 160 x 210 feet on Stallings Street adjoining the lands of H Coats, W T Stallingsand Southern Railroad lands and othersTO HAVE AND TO HOLD, the above premises, unto the said Chloe J Wall, her heirs and assigns,to her only use and behoof forever, so that the grantor herein, or any other person or persons in itsname and behalf will not hereafter claim or demand any right or title in the premises, or any partthereof, but that it and they by these presents shall be forever barredIN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said party of the first part has caused these presents to be signedin its name by its Chairman and the corporate seal of the County of Johnston to be hereto affixed byits Secretary, all by authority and order of said Board of Commissioners duly given, this the day andyear first above writtenBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OFBY Norman C DennCHAIRMANATTEST Eleanor N CreechSecretary1303November 3, 1975 ContRecreation - North Johnston Panther ClubDoug Parnell and Percell Holland met with the Board representing the North Johnston PantherClub requesting that the Board of Commissioners consider three recreation grant applications in the_priority listed submitted by this clubThe Board advised Mr Parnell and Mr Holland that these applications would be favorablyconsidered along with the other recreation grant applications4 Brogden School BuildingKramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the Board of Commissioners that a contractorhad inquired about tearing down the abandoned school building at BrogdenThe Board agreed that this building needs to be torn down as it is in very poor condition,however, advised Mr Jackson that it is owned by an individual and he would need to negotiate withthe owner5 Report - Water Line ProgressKramer Jackson, County Administrator, reported to the Board that the Smithfield - WilsonsMills Junior High School Water Line had been inspected and the Four Oaks Water Line was about 60complete6 Citizen To Use Superior CourtroomKramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the Board that Peter Gaddo had inquiredabout using the Superior Courtroom on November 11, 1975, for a Drug Abuse Program The Boarddiscussed this matter and instructed Mr Jackson to allow Mr Gaddo use of the Courtroom with theunderstanding of careful supervision of this property7 Welfare Fraud CasesThe Department of Social Services reported and turned over to the Board several WelfareFraud Cases The Board discussed these cases briefly and turned them over to Commissioner HowardBenton for investigationThe Board also discussed the appointment of an Acting Director at the Department of SocialServices to serve until a new director is appointed8 County Owned PropertyKramer Jackson, County Administrator, presented to the Board of Commissioners a list ofCounty owned real property The Board asked Mr Jackson to have Earl Bradley, County Appraiser,check the titles of some of this rural property to ascertain if the county is still owner of certaintracts9 Secondary Road # 1109iMr Norman Johnson of Meadow Township appeared before the Board regarding Secondary Road# 1109 The Board discussed the condition and priority of said roadCommissioner Howard Benton moved that the Board of County Commissioners request the NorthCarolina State Department of Transportation, Highway Division, to re- evaluate Secondary Road # 1109Meadow Township to determine the possibility of a raise in priority numberCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried unanimously10 Park Area - Department of Social Services BuildingKramer Jackson, County Administrator, presented to the Board for consideration a landscapeplan for a park area on the grounds at the Department of Social Services Building drawn by Mr JohnHarris of RaleighMr Jackson pointed out designated areas where Mr Harris suggested benches and playgroundequipmentAfter discussion, Commissioner Howard Benton moved that the Board of Commissioners adoptthe landscape plan prepared by Mr Harris for benches, playground equipment and shrubbery fordesignated areas around the Department of Social Services BuildingCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyCommissioner Castleberry further pointed out that this building needs drapes, especiallyin certain areas for acoustical purposes The Board discussed this matter and emphasized that thedrapes should be uniform throughout the building and asked Commissioner Howard Benton and KramerJackson, County Administrator, to check into this matteruNovember 3, 1975 Cont11 Approval of Recreation GrantsThe Board of Commissioners discussed at length applications submitted for recreation grantsappropriated from County Revenue Sharing fundsAfter discussion, Commissioner Hoyt Castleberry moved that the following recreationapplications be approved---a South Johnston High School Booster ClubTennis Courts 3,00000—b Bentonville Recreation CouncilExpand Multi- Purpose Play Area, Install NewFloor Covering in Community Building 1,68000c Glendale Chapel Booster ClubTennis Courts paving, ground improvement 3,00000d Kenl y Ki wani s ClubPurchase Lighted Score Board and ClockImprove Softball Field and Equipment 1,50000e North Johnston High School Panther ClubImprovement of Baseball and Softball Field 2,02400f North Johnston Panther ClubRestroom Facilities and Storage Area Construction 3,00000g Town of Kenly, Recreation CommissionTwo Tennis Courts 3,00000h Princeton Area RecreationPlay Area - Lighted 3,00000c- i Princeton Little Tar Heel LeagueLighted Play Area Baseball Field 1,80000—j Clayton Civitan ClubLittle League Baseball and Football Field 3,00000-?k Comet Athletic ClubConstruction of Football Field 360001 Four Oaks Civitan ClubRenovation of Softball and Little League Fields 2,98800—m Four Oaks JayceesTennis Courts, Lighted Softball Field, Picnic Area 3,00000-n Town of Four OaksTennis Court Completion, Parking Lot PavingWater Fountain Installation 3,00000`o Meadow Athletic AssociationContinuation of Original Project - Little League 3,00000•- - - -p Meadow Elementary SchoolLighted Multi- Purpose Court 1,72800?q Town of Pine LevelBathrooms at Recreation Park 3,00000—r The Home That Cares, IncBasketball and Play Area 3,00000s Town of SelmaTennis Courts and Lighted Play Area 3,00000lt American Legion Post # 132Construction of Field House 3,00000u Johnston County New Horizon SchoolEquipment to Develop Living Skills forRetarded Children 1,68000v Spartan Booster ClubFencing and Completion of SSS High SchoolTennis Courts 3,00000?w West Smithfield Community Development OrganizationFurnishings for Childrens Playground, Picnic Areaand Park 1,62000x Archer Lodge Community Center, IncRenovation - Multi- Purpose Area, Rest Room Facilities 3,00000132iNovember 3, 1975 ContyCornith- Holders Community Ruritan ClubiRenovation of Tennis and Basketball Courts3,00000Total amount approved for 1975 -1976 63,38000Commissioner Castleberry further moved that the following recreationapplications not beapproved atthis timeaKenly Lions ClubSummer Recreational Program 60000IJbNorth Johnston Panther ClubTrack and Field Facilities3,00000cBoy Scouts of America Troop 23 PrincetonHeadquarters forScouting and Necessary Equipment3,00000dThe Salvation ArmyEquipment for Community Center3,00000Total amount not approved at this time 9,60000Commissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyThe Board further discussed procedures and deadlines for using recreation grants approvedand further ordered and agreed that recreation grants not used within the fiscal year grant approvedand if applicant does not request a period of extension, will revert back into the fund balance, andwill not be carried forward into another fiscal year for applicants use Applicants must reapplyin another fiscal year to be considered12 ReportsThe following reports were filed with the BoardHarper Godwin Tax CollectionsKramer Jackson ExpendituresRubert Barbour Dog Warden ReportBobby Corbett Electrical InspectionsArt Goetz Librarian ReportC W Tarlton Extension Service13 Census Tract - Planning Ken WindleyKen Windley, County Planner, talked with the Board on Criteria for Census Tract, CensusTract Benefits and User of Census Tract DataMr Windley also advised the Board that after January 1, 1976, FHA and Federal Land Bankswill not make loans for flood prone areas because Johnston County has not complied with federalregulations for federal flood insuranceAfter discussion, the Board of Commissioners instructed Mr Jackson and Mr Windley todetermine what information the lending agencies will need in order to make loans in the floodprone areas14 Board of Elections - Men to New York for TraininqtoKramer Jackson, County Administrator, again talked the Board regarding this request fromthe Board of Elections to send four men to Jamestown, New York, for training on new procedures ofsetting up and maintaining voting machinesThe Board agreed to approve this request and agreed to pay this expenditure from the regularBoard of Elections budget and if this budget should over expend because of this item, the Board willmake the necessary budget amendment in due time15 Leave of Absence Granted - Dr Mark Pomerans, Director - Health DepartmentAs requested, Chairman Norman C Denning reported that the Board of Health had agreed andwas recommending that Dr Mark Pomerans be granted a six month Leave of Absence without paybeginning January 1, 1976After discussion, Commissioner Howard Benton moved that the Board of Commissioners grantDr Mark Pomerans, Director, Johnston County Health Department, a six month Leave of Absence fromemployment with the County of Johnston without pay beginning January 1, 1976Commissioner Hoyt Castleberry seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyIk 1 pppkjMNovember 3, 1975 Cont16 Selma Public LibraryKramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the Board that he had received a letter andresolution from the Town of Selma requesting that the County of Johnston incorporate the SelmaPublic Library into the County Library SystemThe Board of Commissioners discussed this matter at length and agreed that the County ofJohnston is not willing nor consider it feasible to incorporate the Selma Public Library into theJohnston County Library System at this time The Board of Commissioners noted that they had previoucommitted funds to help finance the construction of a new library building in Selma The Board alsofeels they are only responsible to render bookmobile services and declined any interest to considerthis resolution any further at this time17 Position Reclassification - Soil Conservation ServiceAfter discussion and upon the recommendation of the Johnston Soil Conservation Board ofSupervisors, the Board of Commissioners approved the reclassification of the,Secretary position atthe Soil Conservation Office from Grade 52, Step 2 to Grade 54, Step 2, effective November 1, 197518 Discussion - Sub- Division RegulationsMr N B Grantham, Chairman, M A Morgan, R L Holt, William Sugg, members of the JohnstonCounty Planning Board, along with Ken Windley, Planner, met with the Board of Commissioners and againdiscussed the proposed Sub - Division Regulations for Johnston CountyThe Commissioners discussed with the Planning Board the curb and gutter regulation and theeffect these regulations would have on the cost of building a new home In the discussion thePlanning Board emphasized that the curb and gutter regulation would benefit the property owner inthe long runAfter further discussion, the Board of Commissioners took no official action on these Sub -Division Regulations and agreed to schedule a Public Hearing on December 1, 1975, at 10 oclock a min the Commissioners Room of the Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield, North Carolina19 Discussion - Miscellaneous Items of BusinessThe Board discussed briefly; cushions for benches in the Superior Courtroom, fabric, color,etc, with Vicki Berkau, Home Economic Extension AgentMobile Home owners in North Carolina receive ten percent 10 discount on insurance on mobilehome if tied downRoad not on Secondary Road System, maintenance complaint Jo Ann GrimesComplaint regarding charge of 75 for ambulance service by the Kenly Rescue Squad andAmbulance Service from Mr Henry Pollack20 , All Funds of Special School Tax Levy Collected to SchoolsThe Board of Commissioners again discussed the 1750 cents Special School Tax Levy and thecollection of this levy over and above the 90 estimated collection ratioThe Commissioners indicated that it seems the county school principals are concerned andconfused as to the amount of tax money the individual school will receive under the new single levysystem The principals have indicated their schools budgets have been cut from the amount receivedlast yearThe Board of Education and the school principals have requested that the Board of Commissionersappropriate all tax revenues collected should the rate exceed the 90 percentAfter discussion, the Board instructed Kramer Jackson, County Administrator, to write a letterto Mr Simpson, Superintendent of Schools, with copies to each Board of Education member, each schoolprincipal, member of the Board of County Commissioners and to the news media, stating that to clearup any confusion regarding the 1750 cents special school tax levy, the county schools may expectto receive 1750 cents of all current and back taxes ad valorem taxes collected during the 1975 -76fiscal yearThe Board further indicated that the proper budget amendment would be made at the appropriatetime, if and when the collection rate exceeds 90 collection to insure the schools the full 1750cent levyThe Board of Commissioners agreed that this letter should clear any confusion on this matter? 134November 3, 1975 Cont21 Appointment - Member to Hospital Board of Trustees bCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that Mr Bennie L Williams be appointed to the JohnstonMemorial Hospital Board of Trustees for a term of two year, effective October 1, 1975Commissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyUpon a motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly secondedby Commissioner Howard Bentonand carried unanimously, the Board recessed to meet again November 18, 1975, at 730 pmEleanor N Creeciq, ClerkNorman C Denning, Chairman