August 24, 1976 - 8:00 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Special)

Previous page1 4Fit widthI214Meeting of Board of Commissioners for the County of JohnstonAugust 24, 1976The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in special session in the CommissionersRoom of the Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield, North Carolina, Tuesday, August 24, 1976, at8 oclock pm, with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, Freddie Adams, HowardBenton and Larry CastleberryMembers Absent NoneCommissioner Freddie Adams opened the meeting with prayerThe following business was transacted1 Secondary Road Program 1976 -1977Mr T E Ricks, Councilman, and Mr Paul Anderson, District Engineer, with the Divisionof Highways, North Carolina State Department of Transportation and Highway Safety, appeared beforethe Board of County Commissioners and presented the Secondary Road Program for Stage Constructionand Paving for 1976 - 1977After reviewing with Mr Ricks and Mr Anderson the proposed construction and pavingprogram for 1976 - 1977, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that the following resolution beadoptedWHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Johnston County has received from MrRicks and Mr Anderson the Secondary Road Program for construction and paving for 1976 - 1977as presented by Mr Ricks and Mr Anderson, said roads being a part of the system maintained by theNorth Carolina State Department of Transportation and Highway Safety;AND WHEREAS, after careful consideration of the services rendered by said roads and thetraffic demands of said County, it is deemed necessary that said roads be improved, in order tobetter serve the interest of the people of the County;NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE Board of Commissioners of Johnston Countyhereby approve and request that the North Carolina State Department of Transportation and HighwaySafety make the following improvements in said roads listed below on the 1976 - 1977 SecondaryRoad ProgramJOHNSTON COUNTY1976 - 1977 SECONDARY ROAD PROGRAMPRIORITY ROAD GRADE, DRAIN BRIDGE OR RIGHT OFNUMBER NUMBER FROM TO LENGTH AND BASE PAVE LARGE PIPE SURVEY WAY TOTAL1003 North SR 1923 12 Widen From 20 to 28 Supp to 6903541Street Raise Grade at Bridge for 60,00000 40,0000and replace Bridge #411,Turn Lane at twoSchoolsStage 2134SR 2133 Sta 77 + 15 57,000 22,500 Replace Bridge # RW 94,5000Construction 50 352 78 CMP - Clear15,000Stage 1148 SR 1143 SR 1185 38 116,400 45,600 RW 162,0000Construction Clear7 2529 SR 2530 SR 1007 21 Stage 4,160 8,000 12,1600Construction T308,660 ONOTE SR 1003 Already Have Resolution From County BoardSR 1110, WO #6312195 - Stage Construction 22,500 0SR 2134, WO #6312197 - Stage ConstructionSR 1148, WO #6312204 - Stage Construction331,1600Total Allocation 389,6000Less 15 58,4400Programmed 331,1600Commissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyi` _ yU2 Secondary Road # 2324 - Paving RequestThe Honorable Mayor Sam Godwin of Pine Level met with the Board of Commissioners, withMr T E Ricks, Councilman and Mr Paul Anderson, District Engineer, North Carolina State Departmentof Transportation, Division of Highways, requesting the State to pave a portion of Secondary Road# 2324 lying outside the town limits of Pine Level for the distance of17 of a mileThe Board of Commissioners discussed this matter with Mr Ricks and Mr Anderson Theyexplained that this portion of Secondary Road # 2324 lying outside the town limits could be pavedif the Board sees fit to appropriate money from the 15 Contingency FundsAfter further discussion, Commissioner Freddie Adams moved that funds be appropriatedfrom the 15 Contingency Funds to pave the portion of Secondary Road # 2324 lying outside the townlimits of Pine Level for the distance of 17 of a mileCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried unanimously3 Secondary Roads # 2160 2162 - ConditionsMrs R A Simmons of Kenly met with the Board regarding the condition of Secondary Roads# 2160 and 2161 Mrs Simmons advised the Board that these roads were impassable during rainy andbad weatherMr T E Ricks, Councilman, and Paul Anderson, District Engineer, present at the meetingadvised Mrs Simmons of the high priority of these roads, stating it would be a long time beforethese roads would be paved unless the priority changed-The Board discussed the condition of these roads at length with Mrs Simmons and askedMr Ricks and Mr Anderson to make an on site inspection of the roads to determine if data iscorrectMr Ricks advised they would be glad to check on this matter at a very early date4 Secondary Road # 1192 - ConditionWasten Lee and others of Bentonville Township met with the Board regarding the conditionof Secondary Road # 1192 Mr Lee advised the Board and Mr Ricks this road is washed out and interrible condition, maintenance terrible Mr Lee stated, if the road was built up and passablethere would be more traffic on the roadMr Ricks advised that they would check on this road and see what could be done5 Secondary Road # 1359 - BensonMr Bill Morris of Benson appeared before the Board regarding Secondary Road # 1359,2 of a mile north of the Benson city limits Mr Morris discussed the paving priority of this roadwith Mr Ricks and Mr AndersonMr Ricks advised they would check the maintenance on this road6 Clayton Rescue SquadGary Bunn, Captain, John Talton and other members of the Clayton Rescue Squad met withthe Board of Commissioners requesting that the Clayton Rescue Squad be granted permission to acceptthe county grant of 12,500 appropriated for the Clayton Rescue Squad to purchase an ambulanceand raise matching funds for a new ambulance rather than accept the state grant through the GovernorHighway Safety ProgramThe Board of Commissioners at an earlier meeting this month had agreed to give Claytonand Princeton 12,500 each this year for new ambulances and apply for matching state funds throughthe Governors Highway Safety ProgramThe Board was advised by the Clayton Captain that only 50 ambulances will be purchasedby the state this year and delivery will probably be next year and the Clayton Squad may not evenget an ambulance if applied for through this program The Clayton group further explained they wantea vehicle that exceeded the State standard requirements The Board showed much concern about notrequesting state aid to help Clayton purchase an ambulance, and also considered the future of countyrescue squads without state aidAfter much discussion and consideration, Commissioner Howard Benton moved that the ClaytoRescue Squad be granted permission to purchase a new ambulance by raising funds to match the countygrant of 12,500 rather than apply for a state grant through the Governors Highway Safety ProgramCommissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyThe Board of Commissioners at this time indicated they would consider next month whetherto give the Princeton Rescue Squad the same opportunity as Clayton, should they prefer this route7 Public Works Employment Act - School Administration BuildingJoe Grimes and Tommy Medlin met with the Board regarding construction priorities shouldthe county obtain federal construction grants through the Local Public Works Employment Act MrGrimes and Mr Medlin asked the Board to consider a gymnasium for the new Junior High School in¦I 216Auoust 24 19-7-6—LC—Onpriority to a new school aaminiszrazion Dui fumy 1`11 ul 1111- ulll • ••­ - --school administration should use space already available such as the South Campus School rather thanseek priority over a much needed Junior High GymnasiumMr Medlin asked the Board of Commissioners to go on record favoring the construction ofthe Junior High gymnasium as a higher priority than the school administration buildingThe Board discussed this matter and agreed that South Campus should not remain vacantand not used, however, also agreed that the school officials need more space than they now occupyThe Board also indicated that the new Smithfield Junior High School needs a gymnasium, but did nottake the position of setting priorities at this timeKramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the Board that he has now received addi-tional information on the guidelines for the new bill Public Works Employment Act and it looksdoubtful if Johnston County will qualify for a grant Mr Jackson explained that most of the funds1 will go to localities that have unemployment rates exceeding the stational average 75 for the mostrecent three months and Johnston County has fallen below the average because of the seasonal farmwork for the past three monthsThe Board advised Mr Jackson to make application for the federal construction funds inthe event Johnston County could qualify as-the end of the harvesting months should result in higherunemployment rates`M,n, Jackson; also ?nformed-the ;°Board_that the County Livestock Arena would not qualifyfor Public Works funding as the guidelines does not permit a project that funds have already beenappropriatedIThe Board instructed Mr Jackson to invite Mr Simpson and the Board of Education to thenext board meeting on September 7th at 10 oclock amI 8 K G Healthcare, IndustriesKramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the Board that K G Healthcare Industrieshad notified him they had located a buil din gin Go ldsboro and wou ld not pursue the earlier request uestfor water and sewer lines to a site on Highway 70 east of Smithfield9 Cars for the Sheriffs DepartmentUpon motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, seconded by Commissioner Larry Castleberryand carried unanimously, the Board authorized Kramer Jackson, County Administrator to purchasethree used State cars for the Sheriffs Department The Board further instructed Mr Jackson to makean effort to get low mileage cars if at all possible10 Mobile Unit for State Game WardenCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that the county purchase a mobile radio unit for theState Game Warden in order that he may communicate with the county Sheriffs DepartmentCommissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried unanimously11 Gasoline Tank and Pump Installed for County VehiclesKramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the Board that the gasoline tank and pumphas been installed and was in use12 Capital Health Systems Agency, IncKramer Jackson, County Administrator, informed the Board that Capital Health SystemsAgency, Inc is requesting 1,81500 from the county based on 3¢ per capitaThe Board deferred action on this request and asked Mr Jackson to invite Lloyd Gilbert,Hospital Administrator, to meet with the Board on September 7th13 Falls of Neuse Dam - ResolutionUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adoptedRESOLUTIONWHEREAS, the people of Johnston County, North Carolina have great personal interest inthe Falls of Neuse Dam; andWHEREAS, the Neuse River and its tributaries frequently flood during periods of heavyprecipitation and cause extensive flooding and damage to growing crops; andWHEREAS, the future growth of Johnston and surrounding counties will depend very muchon a plentiful supply of water; andWHEREAS, the recreational needs of our people will likewise increase substantially inthe years to come;,iIust 24, 1976 ContW-1NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY, thatthe Board goes on record to endorse officially the continued purchasing; of necessary land and theproceeding with the construction of the Falls of Neuse Dam at the earliest practicable date14 Trust for Foster Child - Barbara Gail PopeKramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the Board that the Social Services Boardrecommended that settlement be -made on behalf of foster child, Barbara Gail Pope, payment of legalfees, Medicaid be reimbursed fifty percent of the remainder and that the remaining fifty percent beput in trust for her until her eighteenth birthday It was explained that this follows State ofNorth Carolina reimbursement procedureThe Board of Commissioners questioned what trust this remaining amount would be placedwith, whether or not it was the Clerk of Superior Court and asked Mr Jackson to make -this deter-mination before they made a decisionThe Chairman at this time called for the Board of Commissioners to go into ExecutiveSession to discuss personnel matters and land negotiationsAfter Executive Session, Commissioner Howard Benton moved that the Board adjournCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded otion which wa a ie unanimouslyNorman C Denning, Chairmanleanor N Creech, erk