November 7, 1977 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session tn theCommissioners Room of the Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield, North Carolina,Monday, November 7, 1977, at 10 oclock a,m, with the following members presentNorman C, Denning, Chairman, Frank B, Holding, Vice Chairman, Howard Benton,J E Rogerson and John M, Booker, DWIMembers Absent NoneChairman Denning called the meeting to order and the following businesswas transacted1 Minutes - ApprovedThe Board reviewed the minutes of the October 3, 17 and 21 board meetingsCommissioner J E Rogerson moved that the minutes of the October 3, 17and 21 board meetings be approved as recordedCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carried unanimously2 Secondary Road # 1519 - Petition for PavingMr Glenn Parrish and Mr n T Byrd of Pleasant Grove Township met withthe Board requesting that Secondary Road # 1519 be given consideration for pavingMr Parrish told the Board this road had dropped in priority rating from 16 to 30After discussion, Commissioner Howard Benton moved that the petition beforwarded to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for considerationCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which was carriedunanimouslyMr Byrd also mentioned to the Board they needed another dumpster at thePleasant Grove Community Building The Board asked Mr, Byrd to contact RolandHatcher, Manager, Johnston County Landfill368November 7, 1977 ContI3 ReportsThe following reports were filed with the BoardBruce Woodard Extension ServiceBobby Corbett Electrical Inspector writtenL P Creech Veterans Officer writtenKramer Jackson Finance OfficerRubert C Barbour Dog vlarden written jHarper Godwin Tax CollectorArthur Goetz Library writtenMr Woodard, Chairman, Johnston County Extension Service, reported that inan effort to boost farm yield and income the Agriculture Extension Service ishelping sponsor a Nematode Testing Drive and a goal of 1680 samples has been set,Mr Woodard reported that 600 samples had been sent to Raleigh Ar Woodard alsoadvised the Boo-rd that agents had helped several farmers Nvi_th Disaster Loans,The Board commended Mr Woodard on County Extension Programs4 Johnston County Arts Council — Grassroots Arts FundsKramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the Board that John HBarefoot, Chairman, Johnston County Arts Council, by letter, is requesting theBoard of County Commissioners to designate the Arts Council as the officialdistributing agent for the Grassroots Arts Funds of 3,13367 which was allocatedto Johnston County by the 1977 General Assembly, This funding is awarded on adollar for dollar matching basis Mr Barefoot explained in his letter that anarts organization in this county must be designated as a distributor or the fundswill revert to the State Arts Council, Mr Barefoot also assured the Board theJohnston County Arts Council meets all the criteria set forth by the legislaturefor agencies which may be given distribution rights,After discussion, Commissioner J E Rogerson moved that the JohnstonCounty Arts Council be designated by the Board of Commissioners as the officialdistributing agent for the Grassroots Arts Funds allocated to Johnston County bythe 1977 General AssemblyCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which was carriedunanimously5 Childrens Book Week_Commissioner Howard Benton moved that the week of November 1420th bedesignated as Childrens Book Week in Johnston County,Commissioner John M, Booker seconded the motion which was carriedunanimously6 Appointments Fire District CommissionsCommissioner J E Rogerson moved that the following appointments be madeeffective November 7, 1977;Archer Lodge Fire District CommissionHerman Barrow 2 year termClyde Castleberry 2 year termJ T Smith 2 year termBeulah Fire District CommissionBobby Pope 2 year termBoon Hill Fire District CommissionCarl Lee Thornton2yeartermSimpson Radford2yeartermBilly Ray Radford2yeartermCorinth Holder Fire District CommissionThomas Boykin2yeartermWyatt Earin2yeartermVester Boykin2yeartermNovember 7, 1977 Cont,Micro Fire District CommissionJonas HintonFrankie ParkerA C Hinton2 year term2 year term2 year termStrickland Cross Roads Fire District CommissionRufus Sanders, Jr,2yeartermCharlie Batten2yeartermTalmadge Snead2yeartermWilsons Mills Fire DistrictCommissionJim Uzzle, Jr2yeartermAlex Wilson2yeartermHugh Lee2yeartermWynn Fire District CommissionCharles PenderBobby ChandlerRayford Stanley2 year term2 year term2 year termCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carriedunanimously7 Budg-et Amendment - Mental Health ClinicCommissioner John M Booker moved that the following Mental Health BudgetAmendment be approvedRevenues 36,847Expenditures 36,847Title XX Drug ProgramRevenues 775Expenditures 775Commissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carriedunanimously8 ABC PermitsCommissioner J E Rogerson moved that Kramer Jackson, County Administratorbe designated to receive notification of new ABC permits when issued by the NorthCarolina Board of Alcoholic Control to Johnston County businesses Afternotification the Board of County Commissioners shall have the right to file writtenobjections with the Board within ten 10 days after date of transmittal of suchnoticeCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which was carried unanimously,9 County Electrical Inspector Town of ClaytonKramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the Board that the Town ofClayton Board of Commissioners is requesting the County Board of Commissioners toappoint Billy Joe Braswell as the County Electrical Inspector for the ClaytonMunicipal system Mr Jackson explained that Bill Brewer, Administrator, Town ofClayton, was informed by the State Department of Insurance this would be necessaryfor the Town of Clayton to inspect any part of the towns system outside the Claytoncity limits,Commissioner Howard Benton moved that Billy Joe Braswell be appointed asElectrical Inspector for the Clayton Electrical System outside the corporate limitsof the Town of ClaytonThe Board of Commissioners indicated they wanted to know immediately ifthe County Electrical Inspector has any problems regarding this appointmentCommissioner J E Rogerson seconded the motion which was carriedunanimously10 Mobile Home Ordinance - Town of PrincetonKramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the Board the Town ofPrinceton Board of Commissioners had passed an order to ask permission of the Boardof County Commissioners for Princeton to adopt the County Mobile Home Ordinance andalso for Wayne Strickland, Code Enforcement Officer, be allowed to enforce the MobilHome Ordinance for the Town of PrincetonThe Board discussed this matter at length and asked Framer Jackson toconsult with the County Attorney regarding who would have the authority the Boardof County Commissioners or the Town of Princeton and report back to the Board,iNovember 7, 1977 Cont11 Water and Wastewater Facilities to Data General - Contracts AwardedTom Moore, Ragsdale Engineers, met with the Board and presented the bidsopened on November 3, 1977, at 230 pm, for Water and Wastewater FacilitiesImprovements for Data General Corporation Bids were received for Division ISection I - Water MainSection II- Sewer Force Alain and -Division II - SewagePumping StationThe Board of Commissioners reviewed these bids at length with Mr MooreMr Moore advised the Board that only two 2 contractors bidding on this projectsubmitted bids on Division II - Sewage Pumping Station Kramer Jackson, CountyAdministrator, and Tom Moore told the Board they were not sure the contract couldbe awarded on the Sewage Pumping Station with only two bids Mr, Jackson, at thistime, telephoned the Institute of Government and the State Local GovernmentCommission for an opinion on the bidding procedure on the Sewage Pumping StationAt this time, Commissioner Howard Benton moved that the contract forDivision I - Section I Water Main and Section II - Sewer Force Main be awarded toBillings and Garrett, Raleigh, N C, low bidder, at a total bid price of 122,707Division I - Section I - Water Main 78,34950; Section II - Sewer Force Main44,35825Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carriedunanimouslyKramer Jackson, County Administrator, reported to the Board that theInstitute of Government advised, if all legal advertising requirements had beenmet and, in case of an emergency, they felt it permissible to act on awardingthe contract for Division II - Sewage Pumping StationUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by CommissionerJ E Rogerson and carried unanimously, the following resolution was adopted;WHEREAS, Ragsdale Engineers, Smithfield, North Carolina, exercised goodfaith in advertisement for bids on Division II - Sewage Pumping Station of theWater and Wastewater Facilities Improvements for Data General Corporation, Clayton,North Carolina; andWHEREAS, the engineers received only two bids upon a critical time framefor the completion date of this project; and further based upon the CountyAdministrators telephone call to the North Carolina Local Government Commissionand the Institute of Government;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Johnston County Board ofCommissioners declare an emergency situation exist and awards Division II -- SewagePumping Station contract to Bryant Utilities Construction, High Point, NorthCarolina, low bidder, at a total bid price of 50,64000At this time, Commissioner Frank B Holding asked Tom Moore, Engineer, ifthe 201 Wastewater Facility line from Pine Level could include Princeton Mr Mooradvised that Princeton is in another 201 area12 Health Department - New EmployeesHelen Ray, Director, Johnston County Health Department, met with the Boardand introduced the following new employees Sandra Cox, Receptionist, AliceChappell, PHN, Julie Redd, Health Educator, Pansie Guy, Practical Nurse and EvelynBlake, PHN13 Abortion - FundinHelen Ray, Director, Health Department and Donald Morrison, Director,Department of Social Services, met with the Board regarding the funding of welfareabortionsMrs Ray and Mr Morrison indicated that earlier this year Congress votedto end federal aid to counties for abortion under the Medicaid ProgramMrs Ray reported that 95 abortions were funded through the Department ofSocial Services last year however, without federal assistance or an additionalcounty apporpriation, the department does not have the funds to continue financingabortions Mrs Ray also reported the average cost for an abortion ranged from250 for in- patients to 155 for out - patients, this cost does not include thedoctors fee5,ti1iINovember 7, 1977 ContCommissioner Frank B Holding commented he felt some county money shouldbe appropriated for extreme circumstances were there is no means of support, andthere should be some assistance for people with health problems and need abortionsthat can not afford to payCommissioner Benton asked what impact if no action is taken and abortionsare not performed Mr Morrison replied they would end up as welfare children Commissioner John M Booker asked who determined whether a woman shouldreceive services and have an abortion with financial assistance from the countyMrs Ray in answer to Commissioner Bookers question stated, this is done by theDepartment of Social Services, Mr Morrison commented that his staff certifieswhether a womans financial resources entitle her to public assistance Theeligible clients are informed about the abortions and then the decision is left upto themCommissioner Holding again emphasized that some provisions need to be madein extreme cases Commissioner Benton agreed that the county needs to come up withfundsAfter discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that the two agenciesbe instructed to work with hardship cases as they see fit, to be as discreet aspossible in granting funds for abortions, but help people that need it CommissionHolding further moved that 19,000 be transferred from the salary line item 1061002 to Family Planning line item 1061081 in the Department of Social ServicesBudgetCommissioner Howard Benton moved to amend Commissioner, Holdings motion byinstructing these departments to make a monthly report to the Board of Commissioneron abortion casesCommissioner Holding agreed to the amendmentCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion and the amendment which wascarried unanimously14 Federal Flood Insurance ProgramKen Windley, County Planner, introduced to the Board Craig Barfield, Statecontract man for Federal Flood Plain insurance with the Department of NaturalResources and Community DevelopmentMr Barfield explained to the Commissioners what they have to do at thisstage in order to receive federal funding for the Smithfield -Selma 201 FacilityProject Mr Barfield advised the county needs to put in an application to theFederal Flood Insurance Administration to require building permits for allconstruction and improvements and to inspect homes in flood prone areas in orderto minimize flood damage Mr Barfield also advised that an official must reviewand approved these permitsThe Board discussed this matter at length and asked Mr Jackson to givepublic notice of a public hearing on Monday, December 5, 1977, at 10 oclock a,m,on the Flood Plain Insurance Program15 Tax Supervisor - Afterlist - Refunds - ReleasesA Johnnie Stott, Tax Supervisor, made an Afterlist report #3 for themonth of October, receipt # 31,951 through 32,787, value 2,814,145, total29,32024B Mr Stott also asked the Board to review a letter to be mailed to tax-payers who have not as of this date after several notices listed property for taxesfor 1977 The Board gave their approval of the letterC Refunds and Releases1 C L Byrd - Cleveland Township - 1710 refund Mr, Byrd requeststhis refund for years of 1975 and 1976 due to a double listing, also listed toJennings McClung Recommendation - that it be granted2 Mrs Goldy S Denning - Ingrams Township - 4650 refund Mrs,Denning requests refund under Senior Citizens Exemption This would have beengranted had application been filed during proper time period, Recommendationthat it be granted3 Mr C W Gelder - Ingrams Township - 553,70 release Mr, C W,Gelder of Gelder and Associates, Inc requests that taxes and penalties totaling55370 be released These taxes havebeen listed in name of Asphalt Concrete Paving Company there has never been a company named this, Ready Mix Concretof Dunn purchased the land in 1969 and erected a metal building pretty soon afterthe purchase Ready Mix has been paying taxes on the lot 6,68 acres In 1970Ready Mix name was changed to Gelder and Associates, Mr Gelder has been payingthe tax on the 6,68 acres since the 1970 transaction, For some reason, no one haspaid taxes on the metal building since 1972 The building has been listed toNovember 7, 1977 ContAsphalt Concrete Paving Co described as building on leased land Mr Gelder acknowledges the fact that he owns the building but he does notfeel he should pay penalties imposed and questions whether he is liable for taxesfor which he received no notice4 Melvin G, Lee - Banner Township -- 1721 refund Taxpayer listed a 197Ford and it was in fact a 1970 Ford Refund is based on the difference in value ofthe two vehicles Recommendation -- even though the taxpayer made the error,recommend that this be granted5 T L Pleasant — Pleasant Grove Township - 1395 refund MrPleasant request refund on 1500 valuation for 1977 for Senior Citizens ExemptionRecommendation that it be granted6 Anthony Chappell - Wilders Township - 4720 refund Mr Chappellreuests refund of 4720 based on personal property valuation of 4475 MrChappells personal property is in New Orleans, La He made an error in listingin personal property on mail -in form Recommendation - that it be granted7 Freeman Heath - Ingrams Township -- X2720 refund Mr Heath requestsa refund in the amount of 27,20 due to a clerical error cau4_nghis vehicle to beassessed incorrectly Recommendation - that it be grantedAfter discussion and review Commissioner Howard Benton moved that the aboverefunds and releases # 1 - 7 be granted as requested based on the Tax SupervisorrecommendationsCommissioner J E Rogerson seconded the motion which was carried unanimousD Johnnie Stott, Tax Supervisor, also reported the results of follow -upefforts concerning business listings during 1977, which added 1,555,503 valuationto the 1977 tax baseThe Board of Commissioners commended Mr Stott on his reportAt this time, Chairman Denning and the Board members welcomed Mr FrankLewis with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, and asked MrLewis to join them at the County new Livestock Arena for lunch The Board explainerthe first male is being held at the new qlrena, today,16 Airport ZoningGeorge Mast, Attorney, and residents QX VMi t ley ITei?gbl,, , g n Met with_the Board of Commissioners requesting the Board to take approprxAte action W stop,zoning and land use planning around the Johnston County Airport mite, 11r A5t again emphasized that federal funding at this stage did not depend,on zoning gtthe airport, only future expansion would depend on federal funding,Mr Mast stated that failure of the Board to take any, action at the lastboard meeting to stop the zoning at the airport had caused anxiety, mong hisclients, and they are not happy with the airport, but will accept it,, if zoning isstoppedMr Mast-requested that he be notified and adequate publ`,c notice t;e gPvenif and when the airport subject is brought up again, Mr,, fast also xecomendedthat the Board of Commissioners encourage the Airport Authority to gtve,adequatepublic notice of meetings and to keep records available to th-6 pubIic,Commissioner Howard Benton commented that he was of the impression thematter of airport zoning had been brought ,to rest and that he was not aware of anyanxiety that still existedAfter discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that the Board ofCommissioners request the Johnston County Planning Board to defer any furtheractivities to zoning in the Johnston County Airport area Commissioner Holdingfurther moved that should this question zoning come up again that Mr Mast benotified and that ample public notice be givenCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carriedunanimously17 Subdivision Approved - Sanderford SubdivisionKen W ndley,, County Planner T a?et with the boa c1 37ee j`ng gppT-,ay?,J off , tieLonnie Sanderford Subdiy ,lion oX nine C9_ ;,lots- off , kt # 1551 s; Utli of ClaytQn,Commissioner J, Ea Rogerson moved tFia;t thi sCommissioner Howard Benton seconded the motion which was carriedunanimously[Y? J1? {4jNovember 7, 1977 Cont18 Recreation Grants 1977 -- 1978Kramer Jackson, County Administrator, presented twenty -six 26 recreationgrant applications for the Boards consideration These grants are funded withRevenue Sharing funds appropriated by the Board for recreation projects throughoutthe county Mr Jackson advised he had received numerous complaints about someof the tennis courts on school property that were partially funded with revenuesharing monies being locked and not accessible for public use Mr Jacksonrecommended that no more funds go for tennis courts on school property unlesspublic access is granted Commissioner Holding suggested that the Board ofCommissioners talk with with local school boards about the tennis courts beinglockedThe Board discussed this matter and agreed the recreation projects fundedwith matching revenue sharing grants from the county should be available to thepublic at all timesMr Jackson reminded the Commissioners that these recreation requests total62,568, with only a balance of 32,332 remaining in the recreation appropriationIn discussion of funds the Board suggested that if and when the recreation accountsneed amending for Mr Jackson to bring it to the attention of the Board,At this time, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that the following revensharing recreation grant applications be approved with the understanding that thebudget be amended if needed1Smithfield Civitan Club3,0002-euse Little Theatre, Inc708-3Archer Lodge Community Center3,0004Bentonville Recreation Council3,0005Johnst,onCounty 4 -H1,2606Wilsons Mills PTA3,0007Wilsons Mills PTA6008Meadow Elementary3,0009Cleveland Little League3,00010- Optimist Club3,00011- Kenly Kiwanis Club1,50012orth Johnston Panther Club60013Four Oaks Civitan Club3,00014fSouth Smithfield Primary PTA90015Johnston County Council on Aging1180016Corinth- Holders Ruritan Club1,20017-Town of Clayton3,00018-Town of Benson3,00019- Meadow Athletic Association3,00020-South Johnston High School3,00021T-ownof Kenly3,00022Comet Athletic Club3,00023Glendale- Chapel Booster Club3,00024South Johnston Booster Club3,00025Town of Selma3,00026Smithfield -Selma Booster Club3,000Commissioner J E Rogerson seconded the motion which was carriedunanimously19 Mental Health - New EmployeesDan Searcy, Acting Director, Johnston County Mental Health Clinic, met withthe Board and introduced the following new employees; Noah Monk, Drug Counselor;Susan Auman, Rehabilitation Aide; Nelson Vaughn, Rehabilitation Therapist; LouiseCarter, Rehabilitation Aide; Pam Godwin, Clerk Typist; Kay Toler, Clerk Typist;and Ann Hines, Accounting Clerk20 Clayton Industrial Development Commission - Resolution Clayton WaterlineBy motion of Commissioner Howard Benton, the Johnston County Board ofCommissioners, hereby, request 995,000 from the Clayton Industrial DevelopmentCommission to be applied as the required balance on the Smithfield to ClaytonWaterlineThe Board of County Commissioners agree to repay the full 995,000 withaccrued interest to the Clayton Industrial Development Commission as revenuesbecome availableMotion seconded by Commissioner J E Rogerson and carried by the followingvoteAye Commissioners Howard Benton, J E Rogerson, John M Booker andNorman C DenningNay NoneAbstaining Commissioner Frank B HoldingCommissioner Frank B,-Holding did not participate in any discussionregarding this resolution, 374November 7, 1977 Cont21 Budget Amendment - Livestock ArenaCommissioner J E Rogerson moved that the General Fund Budget be amendedby 33;000 from fund balance 5033100 to the Livestock Arena line item 5081092Commissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carriedunanimously22 Bookmobile -- LibraryArt Goetz, Director, Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield,along with Library Board members met with the Board requesting funds to buy a usedbookmobile to replace the librarys old bookmobileThe Board of Commissioners asked Mr Goetz and Library board members towait until July, 1978, as they would like to consider purchasing a new bookmobileThe Board of Commissioners indicated they feel the library needs something moredependable for a longer period of time than a used vehicleThe Board of Commissioners indicated that it was their intentions to makethe appropriation for the bookmobile separate from the normal library contributionfrom the countyin July, 1978,The Library board members seemed to like the idea of getting a new book-mobile and expressed appreciation to the Board of County Commissioners for theirconsideration23 Insulation InspectorCommissioner Howard Benton moved that Kramer Jackson, County Administratorbe authorized to employ an Insulation Inspector for the County under the CETAprogramCommissioner J E Rogerson seconded the motion which was carriedunanimously24 Electrical Inspector - Increase Fees for Electrical InspectionsThe Board of Commissioners deXerred action can tI-e mattex, QX ?ncxea;s? ngfees for electrical inspections until December, 1977,Upon a motion by Commissioner Frank B, Holding, duly, seconded By`Commissioner John M Booker and carried unanimously, the Board rece?;aed until12oclock noon November 22, 1977,Norman C, Denn ni -, Ch,;xn3anEleanor N Creech -, ClerkiIiIi1