November 22, 1977 - 12:00 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

r4Meeting of Board of Commissioners of County of JohnstonNovember 22, 1977The Johnston County Board of Commissioners reconvened in regular sessionTuesday, November 22, 1977, at 12 oclock noon at the Agriculture Building,Smithfield, North Carolina, with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, Howard Benton,J E Rogerson and John M Booker, DVMMembers Absent NoneThe Board of Commissioners held a luncheon meeting Lunch was preparedand served by the County Extension AgentsChairman Denning presiding welcomed and introduced the following guestsTom Bradshaw, former Mayor of Raleigh and Secretary, Department ofTransportation and Highway SafetyBilly Herring, Board of Transportation MemberBilly Rose, State Highway AdministratorJack Murdock, Secondary Roads OfficerPaul Anderson, District Engineer - 4th DistrictSenator Ed Renfrow, 9th DistrictRepresentative Barney Paul Woodard, 14 DistrictShelton Castleberry, Former member Secondary Roads Council, and Presidentof the North Carolina Oil Jobbers AssociationTom Moore, President, Ragsdale EngineersW B Strickland, Chairman, West Smithfield Sanitary District BoardE S Simpson, Superintendent, Johnston County Public SchoolsWingate Lassiter, Editor, Smithfield HeraldChairman Denning expressed his appreciation to the Highway Officials forcoming to Johnston County and visting with the Commissioners and other distinguishedguestsCommissioner Frank B, Holding remarks; he appreciates the highway officialscoming to Johnston County,, He stated the Board wanted to talk about roads, theyare interested in maintenance secondary roads and etc They realize the HighwayDepartment does as good a job as possible, Johnston County is very proud of PaulAnderson, District Highway Engineer, and the job he does, he handles his job welland his public relations are very good,Commissioner Holding introduced Tom Moore, Engineer, with Ragsdale EngineerMr Moore presented a map designating the routes of the projects the Board ofCommissioners is presenting and placing as # 1 and # 2 priorities in JohnstonCounty for new road construction Mr Moore explained these projects to the HighwaOfficials Mr Moore and Commissioner Holding explained that the # 1 priority isthe construction of a new road extending Secondary Road # 1918 Barbour Roadapproximately 1_4 miles connecting West Smithfield with the Booker Dairy Road, andtide ltrity,isfienng of 301 between Smithfield and Selma Commissioner_Holding toldithe Highway Officials two new schools have been built between Selmaand Smithfield, a high school and a Junior High; traffic from West Smithfield goingto the schools, to work at Sylvania and other industrial areas east of Smithfieldis tremendous, coming from West Smithfield you have to come through Smithfield downSecond Street to Buffalo Road or out to 301 highway A new road in this area wouldbe a fuel saver, serve schools and citizenry and a trememdous help to schools andthe industrial area northeast of SmithfieldMr Moore further commented this area needs a loop road or by -pass to schooand industry Mr Moore also apprised the highway officials of the water lines thecounty is constructing and the 201 Wastewater Facilities to serve the county andits industrial sites Mr Moore indicated the industrial growth is in a northeastdirection, these road improvements will aide the residential growth and industrialgrowthCommissioner Holding indicatedhe would like to know the cost of theseprojects and the feasibility of building the roadsE S Simpson, Superintendent of Public Schools, remarks; expressedappreciation to guests for attending, commended Paul Anderson for his interestand cooperation in helping with school traffic problems Mr Simpson furthercommented that priority # 1 a road from West Smithfield connecting Booker DairyRoad serving Smithfield -Selma Senior High and Smithfield Junior High would be ahelpful artery to schools, a safety factor, it would get the school buses out ofcongested traffic, more economic, serve industry and schools Mr Simpson statedhe was very much interested in this project and presented a letter of endorsementW B Strickland, Chairman, West Smithfield Sanitary District, remarks;Mr Anderson has done a great job in Johnston County, I am very much interested inthese projects, this connecting road would eliminate bottle necking traffic inSmithfield, the traffic coming through Smithfield is dangerous and whatever you cando will be greatly appreciated by residents of Johnston County and Smithfieldp T1November 22, 1977 ContiSenator Ed Renf row remarks; West Smithfjeld `an?;ta;ry Dis?tri;ct and Ti t jSmithfield is a growing community, traffic congested, bottle °neckkRround 5mitkgi;eldand this road will eliminate traffic congestion thxough_,9Smithflteld, it would servearea and industry needs, this is a pressing need, we have to have this connectingroad built Also 301 between Smithfield and Selma needs four lanes from Smithfieldto Selma 70A to serve the best interest of the major portion of Johnston County,it necessitates the widening of 301 Senator Renfrow added, we are only askingfor Johnston Countys fair share of highway moneyRepresentative Barney Paul Woodard remarks; he has watched this area growin the past ten years and it has become congested with traffic, Smithfieldconnecting road # 1 priority, I certainly endorse these projects jCommissioner Howard Benton remarks; In looking at the entire county, Ifeel I have to represent the entire county as a County Commissioner, I have had noopposition to these projects from the southern end of the county, I certainly thinkthey are worthwhile projects, I feel all Johnston County favors this projectconnecting road from West Smithfield to Booker Dairy Road_Commissioner John M Booker remarks; We have a unique situation aroundSmithfield, all traffic is funnelled down North Second Street and it has more thanits load of traffic, there is no question this project is needed, no question that301 needs widening, when you bring water and sewer into an area you bring growth ,new businesses going up in this area, 301 project needs consideration, additionalcongestion and pressure in this area , it is a needed thing to widen 301 Commissioner Booker further stated that a Smithfield Civic Center was voted downon North Street because of the traffic congestion, there was a controvesy severalyears ago about placing a Junior High School in this area, we need to know the costof these projects I am encouraged to know that the State Government is thisinterested in Johnston County, we have had complete cooperation from Paul Anderson,District EngineerCommissioner J E Rogerson remarks; I think the subject has been coveredpretty well, any consideration on these projects will certainly be appreciated Shelton Castleberry remarks; I am interested in Johnston County as a wholehowever, these are top priority projects, the need is here, Johnston County did thehighway bond issue justice Tom Moore added, two shopping centers coming to West Smithfield, continuedgrowth in this areaCommissioner Frank B Holding added; I dont want Johnston County to fail to be considered because we are asking too much, any money to be spent in JohnstonCounty, this is where and what we want to talk about Tom Bradshaw, Secretary, North Carolina Department of Transportation andHighway Safety,thanked the Board of Commissioners for this invitation and itsinterest in presenting these priorities Mr Bradshaw commented that it showsthat you are interested in these projects and it is very helpful for the Departmentof Transportation to know what priorities you have The Board and guests werealso told that a certain amount of road funds over and above the secondary roadmoney would be coming to Johnston County, but the Department of Transportation doesnot know how much at this time Mr Bradshaw first told the Board of Commissionersthat his staff considers the replacement of the Neuse River Bridge between Claytonand Archer Lodge as the number one bridge replacement project in North CarolinaThe Board was very pleased to hear this news Mr Bradshaw further emphasized,however, that the final decision on spending funds for bridge replacement would bemade by the North Carolina Board of Transportation, and if the Board went alongwith his staffs recommendation, the bridge could be replaced in the next two orthree years Mr-Bradshaw and other highway officials responded very favorablyto the Boards proposal of priorities, however, made no definite commitments MrBradshaw stated that he and his staff are aware of,-the need to widen 301 highway;and the proposal of the West Smithfield connecting road certainly sounds valid anddeserves consideration The Highway Officials agreed with the planning, as theseareas growthey could certainly see the need for a connecting road Mr Bradshawand the Highway Officials could not promise that the Board of Transportation wouldinclude these Johnston County projects in the states seven year Highway ImprovemenProgramMr Billy Herring, Board of Transportation Member, did not commit himselfon any project, however, did state that right -of -way donations would speed up theWest Smithfield connecting road projectThe Board of Commissioners was also told that even if the connecting roadwas approved in the near future, it would be three or four years before con-struction would begink?jMr Bradshaw told the Board the HighayDepartme t would do a preliminarystudy on how to get the road connecting West Smithfield with Booker Dairy Roadbuilt Commissioner Holding stated again the Board would like to know the costof construction of this roadChairman Denning again thanked Mr, Bradshaw and the Highway Officials forcoming to Johnston County to hear these needs, and, at this time, Chairman Denningrecessed this meeting to visit the proposed site for the road connecting WestSmithfield to Booker Dairy Road,The Board of Commissioners reconvened at 3 00 oclock pm, in theCommissioners Room of the Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield, North Carolina,the meeting called to order by Chairman Norman C, Denning, all members presentAt this time, by motion of Commissioner Howard Benton, seconded byCommissioner John M Booker and carried unanimously, the Board declared ExecutiveSession for the purpose of discussing a personnel and compensation matterAfter discussion of this matter, by motion of Commissioner Frank B Holdingseconded by Commissioner John M Booker, and carried unanimously, the Board ofCommissioners went back into regular session at 3 50 pmThe following business was transacted1 Contract - County of Johnston and Town-of `Clayton Data General AuxiliaryTreatment FacilityBy motion of Commissioner J E, Rogerson, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank BHolding and carried unanimously, the Board authorized the Chairman toexecute the following contractNORTH CAROLINAJOHNSTON COUNTYTHIS CONTRACT made and entered into ths?22 day of November, 19775 by andbetween THE COUNTY OF JOHNSTON, party of the first part, and THE TOWN OF CLAYTON,party of the second part;WITNESSETHThat whereas the Town of Clayton has need of the sum of 75,000 from partyof the first part for the construction of a sewage and was-te disposal facility toserve Data General Corporation which-plans to build a multi - million dollar plantat Clayton; and whereas th-e party of the first part is-willing to advance toparty of the second part said sum of 755000,00to assure the construction of saidsewage and waste disposal facility fo`r Data r4eneral CorrporAtion;, And whereas theparty of the first part considers i,t in the befit tntere,--it Q? tLotb- pA,rtie? And #scitizens to make said advance to id party oX th-e ?econcl partNOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of TEN DOLLARS`, receipt of whch_is herebyacknowledged, party of the first part does advance and lend to party, of the secondpart the sum of 75,000 for said auxiliary, sewage treatment unit facilit ies forparty of the second part under the following terms and conditions-;1 Party of the second part will pay, party of the first part sixty percent of th-e monthly bill sent by party of th_e second part to Data Qeneral Corporatfor sewage and waste disposal charges until such time as party of the first partrecoups and is paid the full sum of 75,000 by party of the second part, or untilsuch time as said sewage treatment unit is salvaged and disposed of,2 In the event said sewage treatment unit i a sold, and if the full sumof 75,00000 has not been paid by party of the second part to party of the firstpart, the proceeds therefrom shall first be applied to the unpaid balance of theaforesaid sum of 75,00000 If there are any additional funds left from the saleof said sewage treatment unit by party of th-e second part after all of aforesaisum of 75,00000is paid, the remaining proceeds shall be the property of partyof the second partIN TESTIMONY WHEREOF said party of the first part has caused this instrumento be executed in its name by its duly authorized officers, and said party of thesecond part has caused this instrument to be executed in its name by its dulyauthorized officers, on the day and year first above writtenTHE COUNTY OF JOHNSTONBY Noun C Denn ingCHAIRMAN, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSATTEST OF JOHNSTON COUNTYEleanor N CreechSecretaryNovember 22, 1977 Cont2 Contract - Carolina Power Light Company - I -95 Rest Area 201 FacilitThe Chairman of the Board of Johnston County Commissioners presented to theBoard for consideration and action a contract w1th Carolina Power Light Companyfor electric service, which contract is dated ov-22 , 19 77 , and providesfor the beginning of service on the 16th day of December, 1977, and ending on the16th day of December, 1982, to which contract is attached the Companys scheduleof rates and rules and regulations covering such serviceFrank B Holding a member of the Board, introduced the following resolutionand moved that it be adoptedRESOLUTIONRESOLVED, that the Chairman and Board Clerk be and they are herebyauthorized and empowered, in the name of and for and in behalf of the County ofJohnston to execute said electric service contract with Carolina Power LightCompanyThe motion to adopt the foregoing resolution was seconded by CommissionerBenton, a member of the Board, and, after discussion, the resolution was dulyadopted, there being 5 votes in favor thereof and no votes against itSTATt OF,NORTH CAROLINA-;,JOHNSTON COUNTY; FKNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That Johnston County, a body politic andcorporate, a corporation, hereinafter called Grantor , in consideration of thesum of 100, in hand paid by CAROLINA POWER LIGHT COMPANY, the receipt whereofis hereby acknowledged, hereby grants unto said CAROLINA POWER LIGHT COMPANY,hereinafter called Company , its successors and assigns, the right, privilegeand easement to go in and upon that certain tract or lot of land situated inPine Level Township in said County and State, containing 071 acres, more or less,being the land shown and described on a map entitled I -95 Rest Area PumpingStation Site prepared by Ragsdale Engineers, PA and dated February 16, 1977,and to construct, maintain and operate in, upon, and through said premises, in amanner suitable to it, with poles, wires, cables, underground conduits, and othernecessary apparatus and appliances, a line, or lines for the purpose of trans-mitting power by electricity, together with the right at all times to enter uponsaid premises for the purpose of inspecting said lines and making necessary repairand alterations thereon; and the right to permit the attachment of and or carryin conduit wires and cables of any other company or person; together with theright at all times to cut away and keep clear of said lines all trees and otherobstructions that may, in any way, endanger the proper maintenance and operationof the sameIt is further agreed that the right of way h-erein granted is for saidelectric line as now staked out across the land described above,TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the aforesaid ri,gh_t, privilege and easement untoCarolina Power Light Company, its successors and as?s?ign s?, foreverIN WITNESS WHEREOF, Johnston County has caused this instrument to beexecuted by its Chairman of the Board of Comm,issioners?,attested by its Secretaryand its official ,,seal to be affixed, pursuant to a resolution of itsr governingbody, this 22 day of November, 1977,3 Insurance - Livestock ArenaKramer Jackson, County Administrator, talked w­J;th the Board regardinginsurance on the new County Livestock ArenaAfter discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that Kramer Jackson,County Administrator, and Norman C Denning, Chairman, be authorized to determinethe amount of insurance to be placed on the Livestock-Arena building and contents,and further that Kramer Jackson be authorized to insure t ha property°In further discussion, it was questioned regarding the insurance agencyfrom whom to secure the insurance on the building Nor Jackson stated it was hisunderstanding that the insurance agent was determined by bids years agoAt this time Commissioner Holding amended his` motion that Mr Jackson getthis matter cleared up regarding the insurance agent insuring county property,Commissioner John M Booker seconded the motion and the amendment, whichwas carried unanimouslye 1?1November 22, 1977 Cont4 Insulation InspectorKramer Jackson, County Administrator, reminded the Board that at theNovember 7th meeting, they had authorized him to employ an Insulation Inspectorunder the CETA program Nor Jackson advised he would like to employ William BillFlowers of Route # 1, Four Oaks, subject to-th-e BoardsapproualAfter discussion, Commissioner John M, Booker moved that Kramer Jackson,County Administrator, be authorized to employ whom ewer he thinks is qualifiedfor the County Insulation InspectorCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carriedunanimously5 Health Department Board Members -- Terms ExpiringF1 Kramer Jackson, County Administrator, reminded the Board that four HealthDepartment Board members terms expire December 31 1977,Upon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionerFrank B Holding and carried unanimously, the Board adjournedEleanor N Creech, Clerk44 ~vo ?e •Norman C Denning, Chairman