August 2, 1976 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

1 6Fit widthIAugust 2, 1976The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the CommissionersRoom of the Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield, North Carolina on Monday, August 2, 1976, withthe following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, Freddie Adams, HowardBenton and Larry CastleberryLarry Castleberry was administered the oath of office of County Commissioner priorto this meeting by James C Woodard, Clerk of Superior CourtCommissioner Freddie Adams opened the meeting with prayerThe following business was transacted1 201 Wastewater Project - Subsurface SurveyTim Broome with Ragsdale Engineers met with the Board of Commissioners and advised EPArequires subsurface soil tests made on the 201 Project by a firm other than the employed engineer-ing firm Mr Broome introduced Glenn Futrell with Soil and Material Engineers, Inc, Raleigh,N C Mr Futrell submitted a proposal of 16,99125 to make this subsurface soil exploration,this being a subagreement under U S EPA Grants 75 EPA Grant, 12 -12 State and 12 -12 CountyThese funds already budgeted under 201 Study in the 1976 -77 BudgetI ? ?August 2, 1976 ContAfter discussion of this project and discussion of this subsurface soil test with MrFutrell, Commissioner Freddie Adams moved that the Subsurface Exploration, Laboratory Testing andConsulting Engineering Services Agreement with Soil and Material Engineers, Inc, Raleigh, NorthCarolina, be accepted at the total price of 16,99125Commissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimously Thisagreement filed in the County Administrators Office2 Minutes ApprovedThe Board of Commissioners reviewed the minutes of the July 6 and July 15 board meetingsCommissioner Howard Benton moved that the minutes of the July 6 and July 15 boardmeetings be approved as recordedCommissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried unanimously3 Road Petition Request - S R # 1989Pernell Wilder of Wilsons Mills met with the Board requesting that rural road # 1989be paved Mr Wilder explained that he had earlier met with the Board requesting this road bebuilt, paved and taken over by the North Carolina Department of Transportation Mr Wilder furtherstated the State had classified this road as a subdivision road, and the property owners arerequesting that the State re- evaluate and reclassify this road placing it on the State SecondaryRoad System for pavingAfter discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that the North Carolina Departmentof Transportation, Division of Highways be requested to re- evaluate and reclassify road # 1989placing it on the Secondary Road System for pavingCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimously4 Johnston County Planning Board - Acting Recreation Commission - Subdivision Regulations -Land Use PlanninqKen Windley, County Planner, met with the Board and advised the Johnston County PlanningBoard had agreed to act as a Recreation Commission on a temporary basis until such time as theBoard appointed a Johnston County Recreation CommissionMr Windley alsoasked the Board what decision, if any, had been made on the SubdivisionRegulations The Board advised they had made no decision on the proposed subdivision regulationsMr Windleypresente4 a proposal on €q_f,gd Use Planning and Development for the Boardscons The; Ea-iftaam adVq se0 0,- ,V1P e Board would study and take this proposal underconsi derakin5 Water -truck for County Landfill Roland Hatcher, Landfill Manager, met with the Board and requested a water -truck forthe county landfill use Mr Hatcher explained the need for a water -truck at the landfill to washout radiators, fire protection, dust control and many other needs for water on location ratherthan the heavy equipment having to move to the water location The board members discussed thisand asked Mr Jackson to work with Mr Hatcher and see if a water -wagon might work or a water tankon a trailer rather than the purchase of a water - truckMr Hatcher also advised the board that the Health Department had informed him thatsome other method of sewage disposal would have to be used at the Landfill Mr Hatcher explainedthat the waste should be spread and disked in the soil and he would be using the Technical Insti-tutes disk for the time being6 ReportsThe following reports were filed with the BoardL P CreechKramer JacksonBruce WoodardHarper GodwinBobby CorbettRubert C BarbourVeterans OfficeMonthly Budget ReportExtension ServiceTax CollectorElectrical InspectorDog WardenMr Frank Lewis, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, visited with theBoard of Commissioners commending Johnston County on the NaCo award and advised the Board of theNorth Carolina Association Conference in Pinehurst, August 19th - 21stMr Elmer Wellons, Jr met with the Board and advised that he was ready to executethe deed for land for the Cutler Hammer Pumping Station7 Appointment to Triangle Committee on Criminal Justice Policy BoardCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that Commissioner Howard Benton be appointed to thei210August 2, 1976 ContTriangle Committee on Criminal Justice Policy Board representing Johnston CountyCommissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried unanimously8 Water and Sewer Request by K G Healthcare IndustriesKramer Jackson, County Administrator, presented to the Board a letter received from MrRobert W Theed, Vice - President of K G Healthcare Industries requesting the installation ofwater and sewer lines along Highway 70 to the property purchased to construct a new plant aboutfour miles east of Smithfield and approximately 1 -112 miles beyond the new Cutler Hammer PlantMr Jackson explained that Mr Theed had stated it was the intention of this industryto use the existing building former Twigg Auto Repair Shop as a temporary home for their PlasticDivision and as soon as feasible they intended to erect a 100,000 square foot building to house allj of their divisionsThe Board of Commissioners discussed and considered this matter at length and askedMr Jackson to advise Mr Theed that the Board will delay final approval until such time as theindustry can give assurance that the building will be built and employees will be hired The Boardalso asked Mr Jackson to have representatives of this firm to meet with the Board to discussj their future plans of this industry9 Mileage ReimbursementMr Jackson advised the Board that several departments had requested an increase inmileage reimbursement from 12¢ to 15? per mile The Board discussed this matter with Mr Jacksonat length with several inquiries as to mileage incurred by various departments The Board askedMr Jackson to investigate the mileage expenditure figure for last year, however, decided toremain at 12¢ per mile for this fiscal year10 Rescue Squad - AmbulancesKramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the Board that the Rescue Squad Associationhad advised him that they would like to decide which two County Rescue Squads should receiveambulances this year Based on time rotation, Clayton and Princeton are in line for an ambulancethis year from County Appropriations and these two squads feel it is their turn to receive an ambu-lance The association has other thoughts on time assignmentThe Board discussed this matter and decided to stay with the time rotation plan this1 year, as they feel it is too late to change policies nowMr Jackson also advised there was some discussion as to whether or not the rescuesquads wanted to continue with the participation from the Governors Highway Safety Program Somesquads expressed desire to not participate because of requirements of the state grantsIThe Board decided to stay with the State grant assistance from the Governors HighwaySafety ProgramAfter much discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that the County continuethe rotation system on the distribution of rescue squad ambulances for this fiscal year, the countyapply for a State grant under the Governors Highway Safety Program for 50 participation to pur-chase two rescue squad ambulances for Clayton and PrincetonCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimously11 Public Works Job BillKramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the Board that under a Public Works JobBill there will be an allocation of 10 million dollars to North Carolina, for public works con-struction and other improvements by state and local government Mr Jackson explained that firstpriority for 100 percent grants would go to counties that have had unemployment rates higher than65 percent in recent months and Johnston County should be close to the top of the priority listwhen the state receives its share of the grant Mr Jackson asked the Board of Commissioners,should Johnston County qualify for 100 construction grants, what order of priority would theBoard establish for construction projects The Board discussed this matter at length and suggested;Johnston County Livestock Arena, School Administration Building and waterlines and asked Mr Jacksonto start preparing grant applications to be in line for federal money as soon as it becomes avail-able12 Kirk Denning - Sheriffs Department for Eagle Scout Badge CreditsSheriff Wood met with the Board and advised that Kirk Denning, son of Mr and MrsWilliam L Denning had requested to work with the Sheriffs Department to earn twelve units ofcredit for his Eagle Scout BadgeAfter discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that Kirk Denning be grantedpermission to work with the Sheriffs Department and under the supervision of the Sheriff providedthat Mr and Mrs Denning sign an affidavit relieving the Sheriffs Department and the County ofJohnston from any liability in the event of accident or injuryCommissioner Larry Castleberry seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyI?iIpfAugust 2, 1976 Cont13 Communications - Sheriffs Department and County Game WardenSheriff Wood met with the Board and advised that Don Huddler, County Game Warden, hadrequested radio communications with the Sheriffs Department The Sheriff also requested a CBmonitor in his office; the Board of Commissioners did not take any action on these requests at thistime, however, did not favor these requests14 Resolution - North Johnston MechanicsCommissioner Howard Benton moved that the following resolution be adoptedRFCnl [ITTnnIWHEREAS, Mr Jimmy Evans and Mr Dennis Strickland have won the State, National andInternational Plymouth Trouble- Shooting contests;WHEREAS, Mr Evans and Mr Strickland showed great ability in mechanical and writtencompetitions in a challenging contest of skills;WHEREAS, Mr Evans and Mr Strickland have reflected great credit upon their instructor,Mr Clayvon Wood, North Johnston High School and all the people of Johnston County; andWHEREAS, the Commissioners of Johnston County feel it appropriate that they should givedue public recognition for the splendid record of this outstanding two man team;NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County does hereby resolve thatgreat praise be given to Mr Jimmy Evans andMr Dennis Strickland and that they be highly commendedfor bringing great credit to the people of Johnston County as the new State, National, and International Plymouth Trouble- Shooting contest championsThe foregoing resolution was seconded by Larry Castleberry and carried unanimously,and the Board also ordered that copies of this resolution be sent to Mr Evans, Mr Strickland andNorth Johnston High School and to the pressBoard of Commissioners of Johnston CountyNorman C Denning, ChairmanFrank B Holding, Vice - ChairmanFreddie AdamsHoward BentonLarry Castleberry15 Resolution - W H Britt - DeceasedCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the following resolution be adoptedRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, Mr William Hall Bill Britt, lived in this county for 68 years; whereas hewas a retired Johnston County Auditor; a leading Methodist layman; a member of the North CarolinaAssociation of County Accountants an active participant in Johnston County politics; a member ofthe Masonic Order; and whereas Mr Britt rendered 20 years of service to the citizens of JohnstonCounty until his retirement in December of 1974, and whereas we and the citizens of Johnston Countyhave lost a great citizen;NOW BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners take official notice of the passingof Mr William Hall Britt, and the record of service rendered by him throughout his many years as acitizen and County Auditor, and be it ordered that copies of this resolution be forwarded to thefamily of Mr Britt It is further ordered that this resolution be spread upon the permanent minutesof this BoardCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyBoard of Commissioners of Johnston CountyNorman C Denning, ChairmanFrank B Holding, Vice - ChairmanFreddie AdamsHoward BentonLarry Castleberryif21216 Resolution - American Legion Baseball TeamRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, the Johnston County American Legion Baseball Team has won the 1976 Area IAmerican Legion Baseball finals by scoring 6 -1 and 9 -2 in two games against Cary;WHEREAS, the American Legion team fought hard and showed great ability to win the areachampionship for the first time in the eleven year history of the Johnston County program;WHEREAS, the American Legion team has an overall record of 23 -3 going into the statesemi - finals, Area II Championship;WHEREAS, the American Legion team in their victories and attaining the American LegionArea I Championship have reflected great credit upon the Pou- Parrish Post of the American Legionand all the people of Johnston County; andWHEREAS, the Commissioners of Johnston County feel it appropriate that they shouldgive due public recognition for the splendid record of this outstanding baseball team;NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion by Commissj- r Howard Benton and seconded by CommissionerLarry Castleberry, the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County does hereby resolve that greatpraise be given to the Johnston County American Legion Baseball Team and that they be highly commendfor bringing great credit to the people of Johnston County as the 1976 Area I, American Legion Cham-pionsThe Board further ordered that copies of this resolution be sent to the Pou - ParrishPosts American Legion Baseball Team and to the press17Resolution - State Grant Offer - 201Board of Commissioners of Johnston CountyNorman C Denning, ChairmanFrank B Holding, Vice - ChairmanFreddie AdamsHoward BentonLarry CastlebeUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding, and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adoptedRFCnl IITTnNWHEREAS, the North Carolina Clean Water Bond Act of 1971 has authorized the making ofgrants to aid eligible units of government in financing the cost of construction of wastewatertreatment works, wastewater collection systems, and water supply systems, andWHEREAS, the County of Johnston has need for and intends to expand the existing Waste -`water Treatment Plant to serve the Smithfield Selma area, andWHEREAS, the County of Johnston has made application for grant assistance from StateAllocated Funds under the Pollution Control Account of the Clean Water Fund to aid in the prepara-tion of the plans and specifications of this expansion, andW,HEREAS,?,th Sit of North Carc4lt a has offered a grant in the amount of 25,950;is n1 °C,n rj1 W , µ„ k CV 1 M?sY• t y} ? kwNOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Johnston accept the State Grantoffer in the amount of 25,950 and hereby agrees and gives assurances to the Environmental Manage-ment Commission as stated on Page 2, Section II - Assurances and Page 3, Section III - Acceptance,and further hereby authorizes the Chairman to execute this agreement18 Resolution - EPA Grant Offer - 201 ProjectUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Commissioner LarryCastleberry, and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adoptedRFCni IITTnNWHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the provisions of theFederal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 has authorized the making of grants to aideligible units of government in financing the cost of construction of wastewater treatment facili-ties; andWHEREAS, the County of Johnston has made application for grant assistance from theUnited States Environmental Protection Agency under the provisions of the Federal Water PollutionControl Act Amendments of 1972 to aid in the preparation of the plans and specifications of thisexpansion, andItl?August 2, 1976 ContWHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has offered a grant inthe amount of 161,700;NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Johnston accept this grant offer in tamount of 161,700 and hereby agrees to all Standard and Special Conditions of the EPA regulationsas herein stated and further hereby authorizes the County Administrator to execute this agreement19 Audit Contract - Johnston Memorial HospitalCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the Board of County Commissioners concur withthe Hospital Board of Trustees in awarding the hospital audit contract for the fiscal year 1975 -76to Koonce, Wooten and Haywood, CPA firm of RaleighCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimously20 Voting Delegate to Convention - PinehurstCommissioner Howard Benton moved that Kramer Jackson, County Administrator, be desig-nated as the Johnston County voting delegate in the event no County Commissioner is present at theNorth Carolina Association of County Commissioners Convention in Pinehurst, North Carolina, August19 -21stCommissioner LarryCastleberry seconded the motion which was carried unanimously21 Appointment to Board of Alcoholic Control - DeferredControl The Board of Commissioners deferred action on the appointment to the Board of Alcoholic22 Agricultural Building Rental and UseUpon the recommendation of Mr Bruce Woodard, County Extension Chairman, the Board ofCommissioners agreed to set some new policies for the use of the Agriculture BuildingThe Board agreed that the rental fee should remain at 3500, however, decided thatthis fee should be paid in advance at the time the rental application is made The Board further seta curfew time of 1145 pm for all activities there and also stated that no large banners or signsshould be erected or displayed outside the building23 Library Board AppointmentCommissioner Howard Benton moved that Mr Harold Medlin of Benson be appointed to thePublic Library of Johnston County and Smithfield Board of Trustees for a term of 3 years expiringJune 30, 1979 Mr Medlin replaces Mrs Hampton Johnson on this boardCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried unanimously24 Library Board AppointmentCommissioner Larry Castleberry moved that Mrs Lucy Toole DeLaine of Clayton be reap-pointed to the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield Board of Trustees for a term of 3years expiring June 30, 1979Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried unanimously, the Board adjournedNorman C Denning, ChairmanEleanor N Creec , Clerk