June 7, 1976 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

June 7, 1976 - Regular1 6Fit width190Meeting of Board of Commissioners for the County of JohnstonJune 7, 1976The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the CommissionersRoom of the Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield, Monday, June 7, 1976, at 10 oclock am withthe following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice - Chairman, Freddie Adams, HowardBenton and Hoyt CastleberryMembers Absent NoneThe following business was transacted1 Tax Refund- Walter ByrdJohnnie Stott, Tax Supervisor, met with the Board with a request for a refund in taxesand penalties paid by Walter Byrd in the name of Jack Crawford for years 1961 through 1974 MrStott explained that the property is a house and lot in the Belmont section of Smithfield and statedthat the property of Jack Crawford and wife Katie was foreclosed on by E J Wellons in September,1960, during 1960 Katie Crawford left Johnston County after her husband died, to be put in ahospital During 1974 Mr Walter Byrd paid 20594 back taxes and penalties in order for his sister,Katie Crawford to return to her home Mr Byrd did this not realizing this property had been fore-closed and with the thought that Mrs Crawford still owned the property However when Mrs Crawfordwas able to return, Mr Byrd discovered that Mr E J Wellons, Jr owned the property; the propertywas never transferred properly after the foreclosure, therefore Mr Byrd paid taxes that shouldhave been paid by Mr Wellons Mr Stott, further explained to the Board that Mr Byrd had been toMr Wellons with the problem and Mr Wellons gave him 4000 reimbursement on taxes and penaltiespaid in the amount of 20594After discussion of this matter, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that Mr Walter Byrdbe refunded in the amount of 16594 20594 less 4000 for taxes and penalties paid in the nameof Jack Crawford for the years 1961 through 1974Commissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyCommissioner Frank B Holding is to contact Mr E J Wellons, Jr regarding reimburse-ment to the County2 ReportsThe following reports were filed with the BoardBruce WoodardBobby CorbettRubert C BarbourL P CreechHarper GodwinExtension ServiceElectrical InspectorDog WardenVeterans OfficeTax Collector3 Resignation - Vicki Berkau - Associate Home Economics Extension AgentletterMr Bruce Woodard, Chairman, Johnston County Extension Service presented the followingof resignation from Vicki Berkau, Associate Home Economics AgentJune 1, 1976TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERNThis letter is to advise you that I am resigning my positionof Associate Home Economics Extension Agent as of July 15, 1976I wish to express my appreciation to the N C AgriculturalExtension Service and the Johnston County Board of Commissionersfor the opportunity to work with the people of Johnston Countythrough the Agricultural Extension ServiceAs I leave the Extension Service to pursue future familyand business endeavors, I will always remember the people ofJohnston County with whom I have come in contact through mywork in Extension and the many meaningful and lasting experiencesI have had during this timeSincerely,Vicki BerkauCommissioner Freddie Adams moved that Mrs Berkaus resignation be accepted with sincereregrets and that a letter of appreciation be written to Mrs BerkauCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyiJune 7, 1976 Cont4 Minutes - ApprovedThe Board of Commissioners reviewed the minutes of the April 20, May 3, and May 18 BoardmeetingsCommissioner Howard Benton moved that the minutes of the above Board meetings be approvedas recordedCommissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried unanimously5 Town of Selma Reauest Joint Historic Properties CommissionThe Board of Commissioners received a letter from the Selma Mayor James E Peedin statingthat the Town Council had voted to request the County of Johnston to establish with the Town ofSelma a Joint Historic Properties Commission under the provisions of North Carolina General Statute160A- 3992 The letter further stated the single purpose of the joint Commission would be topreserve the Railway Depot in Selma as a historical siteAfter discussion the Board instructed Mr Jackson, County Administrator, to acknowledgeMayor Peedins letter requesting the Chairman of the Selma Historic Properties Commission to meetwith the Board of County Commissioners at the next regular meeting on July 6, 1976, in order tobetter understand their suggested proposal6 Regional Juvenile Service CenterKramer Jackson, County Administrator, presented an inquiry from the Wake County Board ofCommissioners Committee for Juveniles as to whether Johnston County Mould be interested in joiningwith Wake County in the construction and operation of a regional juvenile service centerThe Board discussed the matter and expressed a willingness to consider joining with WakeCounty in the construction and operation of a Regional Juvenile Service Center and asked Mr Jacksonto correspond with Mr Garland Jones, Wake County Manager7 Planning Board AppointmentsCommissioner Howard Benton moved that the following named persons be reappointed to theJohnston County Planning Board, terms effective as of May 15, 1976Norman B Grantham 4 year termWilliam J Sugg 2 year termR L Holt 2 year termRobert A Tart 4 year termCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried unanimously8 County Recreation CommissionKen Windley, County Planner and Mr N B Grantham, Chairman, Johnston County PlanningBoard, met with the Board of Commissioners with the following recommendation from the Planning BoardThe Johnston County Planning Board seeing a needfor recreation for people of all ages in thiscounty, recommends that the Johnston County Boardof Commissioners look into the feasibility of,appointing a County Recreation Commission tostudy and report on recreational needsThe Board discussed the recommendation at length, and indicated that they are not readyat this time to appoint a recreation commission nor to move county government into a recreationprogram development The Board further indicated they would rather spend recreation funds on capitalimprovements ballfields, tennis courts, parks and picnic areas rather than administrationMr Grantham further stated that the Planning Board is not critical of the present recrea-tion programs assisted by the county government, however, they feel the county needs to get into acomprehensive recreation program - -a more expanded program At this point, the Board of Commissioners agreed to clean a portion of the Johnston CountyAirport Authority property and develop a picnic park and playground for the public, since only abouthalf of the 440 acre tract will be used for the airport Kramer Jackson, County Administrator,advised the Board that CETA laborers could be used to do the workThe Board also asked Mr Jackson to have Buck McLamb, Maintenance Supervisor and CETAlaborers to remove the old buildings from the airport propertyThe Board at this time asked Mr Grantham if the Planning Board would act in the capacityof a Recreation Commission for the time being Mr Grantham told the Board he would check with theBoard and advise9 Resolution - LEAA GrantWHEREAS, the County of Johnston herein called the Applicant has thoroughly considered192June 7, 1976 Contthe problem addressed in the subgrant application entitledand has reviewed the project described in the application andWHEREAS, under the terms of Public Law 90 -351 as amended, the United States of Americahas authorized the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, through the North Carolina DivisionI of Law and Order to make federal grants to assist local governments in the improvement of thecriminal justice system,NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE County of Johnston IN OPEN MEETING ASSEMBLED IN THECITY OF Smithfield NORTH CAROLINA THIS _ 7 DAY OF June 197 6 , AS FOLLOWS1 That the project referenced above is in the best interest of the Applicant and thegeneral public2 That Sheriff Aaron D Wood be authorized to file, in behalf of the Applicant, anapplication in the form prescribed by the Division of Law and Order for a subgrant in the amount of 15,64650 to be made to the Applicant to assist in defrayingthe cost of the project described in the application This individual shall actas the authorized representative of the Applicant in connection with all aspects ofthe application process3 That if the subgrant is made, the Applicant shall provide or make arrangements toprovide, a local cash matching contribution in the amount of 86925 and alocal in —kind matching contribution valued under LEAA guidelines at na orproportionately reduced local matching contributions if the subgrant amount isreduced as required by the Act to defray the cost of the project4 That the Project Director designated in the application form shall furnish or makearrangements for other appropriate persons to furnish such information, data, docu-ments and reports pertaining to the project, if approved, as may be required by theDivision of Law and Order5 That certified copies of this resolution be included as part of the applicationreferenced above6 That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoptionDONE AND ORDERED in open meetingbyC4ai rman MayorCommissioner Howard Benton offered the foregoing resolution and moved itsadoption, which was seconded by Commissioner Hoyt Castleberry and was duly adoptedVoting Aye Commissioners Frank B Holding, Howard Benton, Hoyt CastleberryVoting Nay Commissioner Freddie AdamsDateATT 9b ?ClerkThe Board at this time discussed the Sheriffs Departmental Budget and tentativelyapproved one additional deputy from county funds for the Sheriffs Department10 Discussion - Engineer Design - Kenly Water LineKramer Jackson, County Administrator, inquired of the Board of Commissioners i f they wereready for Ragsdale Engineers to proceed with designs for the Smithfield to Kenly waterline to serveE R Squibb and Sons, IncAfter discussion, the Board deferred action on authorizing Ragsdale Engineers of Smith-field to proceed with the engineers design until the county gets assurance from E R Squibb thatthe company is ready to go forward with construction of the plantCommissioner Holding indicated that he would discuss the matter with Squibb officials11 Social Services Director To Attend Time Management WorkshoThe Board of Commissioners gave approval for Donald Morrison, Director Department ofSocial Services to attend a one day Time Management Workshop12 Community Action Board - AppointmentsCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry moved that the following appointments be made to the Commu -nity Action Board of Directors effective June 1, 1976Howard Benton 1 yearBob WilliamsRon ReidJune 7, 1976 Cont1 year1 yearCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried unanimously13 Selma Fire Department - RequestThe Town of Selma requested by letter that the Board of Commissioners enter into anagreement with the Town of Selma under North Carolina General Statute 160A -293 for rural fireprotection with appropriate payment for services in addition to the 2,400 annual supplementThe Town based the request on providing fire protection and responding to and fighting fires ina large area outside of the town limitsThe Board of Commissioners discussed the request at length and instructed Mr Jackson,County Administrator, to advise the Town of Selma that they feel it unwise to appropriateadditional funds to the Selma Fire Department, as they would be requested to supplement all firedepartments in the County with the same amount The Board also suggested that the Town of Selmamight consider establishing a tax levy within the fire district as has been done by severalother fire districts within the County14 Budget AmendmentsCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry moved that the following budget amendments be approvedBUDGET AMENDMENTS - June 7, 1976From Contingency Fund - 36,527To Finance - Audit + 2,674Tax Office - Equipment + 3,493Courthouse GroundsFuel + 300Maintenance Repairs + 3,500Janitorial Supplies + 1,000Fire Departments - Equipment + 1,131Dog Warden - Supplies + 3,000Four Oaks Waterline + 21,429From Unencumbered Cash - 179,292To Schools - Current Expense + 40,292Schools - Special Vocational + 1393000Commissioner Freddie Adams seconded the motion which was carried unanimously15 Audit - Council on AgingCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry moved that the firm employed to audit the county accountsfor the fiscal year 1975 - 76 be authorized to audit the accounts of the Johnston County Councilon Aging for the fiscal year 1975 - 76Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried unanimously11 16 Resolution Beef for Fathers DayUpon motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly seconded by Commissioner HoytCastleberry and carried unanimously the following resolution was adoptedSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF JohnstonWHEREAS, this is Americas Bicentennial; andWHEREAS, the beef industry is not only important in our history but in our presentday economy as well; andWHEREAS, beef is one of Americas finest foods -- nutritious, rich in protein andother health - building factors proven beneficial to people of all ages; and1,34June 7, 1976 ContWHEREAS, it is important that the people of North Carolina and the County of Johnstonrecognize the importance of begf in their everyday life; andWHEREAS, Fathers Day, June 20, 1976, is traditionally the time to honor the beefindustry and its contributions`to the strength and welfare of our great state and nation;NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Board of Commissioners of JohnstonCounty, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM the use of fBEEF FOR FATHERS DAYon June 20, 1976 We respectfully urge all business organizations, producersand consumers to cooperate in this observance We urge the serving of beefin all homes on this day, that it may take its rightful place among thosefoods served on such special days and in so doing recognize the importanceof the beef industry to our state, national and local economyIN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused the Great Seal of JohnstonCounty to be affixed heretoSEAL17 State Improvements to Buffalo RoadNorman C Denning, ChairmanFrank B Holding, Vice ChairmanFreddie AdamsHoward BentonHoyt CastleberryCommissioner Howard Benton moved that the North Carolina Department of Transportation,Division of Highways, be authorized to appropriate 40,000 from the 1976 - 1977 Secondary RoadFunds allocated to Johnston County for the improvement of a portion of Buffalo Road from thebridge at the Smithfield City Limits to Secondary Road # 1923, to accomodate the new SmithfieldJunior High School traffic, and also to widen turn lanes at the Smithfield Selma Senior HighSchoolCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry seconded the motion which was carried unanimously18 Clayton Medical Building - AidCommissioner Hoyt Castleberry moved that the budget be amended from fund balance appro-priation sales tax 1039900 to Clayton Development Corporation 106909933 to appropriate36,07907 for the new doctors building recently completed in Clayton and that this payment be madeCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimouslyP`Ii fI ?bJune 7, 1976 Cont19 Budget WorkThe Board of Commissioners at this time continued work on4the 1976 - 77 BudgetUpon a motion by Commissioner Freddie Adams duly seconded by Commissioner Hoyt Castleberryand carried unanimously the Board recessed until Thursday, June 10, 1976, at 730 pmNorman C Denning, Chairmane e??anor N Creecli, C er