May 25, 1981 - 7:30 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes (Recessed)

May 25, 1981The Johnston County Board of Commissioners reconvened in regular session Monday, May25, 1981, at 730 pm, in the Commissioners Boom of the Johnston County Courthouse, SmithfielNorth Carolina, with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B Holding, Vice Chairman, James W Cash, John MBooker, DVM, and Howard BentonMembers Absent NoneThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted1 Water and Sewer Line -Four Oaks Industrial SiteTom Moore of Ragsdale Engineers met with the board seeking the boards commitmentto run water and sewer lines to a Four Oaks industrial site purchased some time ago by MoldexInternational, a Canadian firm Mr Moore briefed the board on estimated construction costin the range of 90,0000 to 112,000 for water line and 25,000 for sewer`The board discussed this request at length and raised questions with regard to makinga commitment without consulting the Town of Smithfield about furnishing water to the newindustry The board instructed Tom Moore to immediately discuss this matter with the Townof Smithfield officialsCommissioner John M Booker told other board members that this was the first he hadheard of a new industry locating in Four Oaks and was not aware of the countys intent to runwater and sewer lines to the site Commissioner Booker further indicated that he would liketo know more facts before making a commitmentAfter much discussion, Commissioner Howard Benton moved that the county make acommitment to extend water and sewer lines to serve the Moldex plant site to be constructedsouth of Four Oaks, with construction of the pipelines to start only after firm commitmentof construction date for the new industryCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried by the followingvoteAyes Howard Benton, James W Cash, Frank B Holding and Norman C DenningNay John M BookerRNAMEMay 25, 1981 Continued2 Budget WorkJohnnie Stott, Interim County Administrator, presented the 1981 -1982 Budget Workcopies tolthe Board of Commissioners for study and consideration The board reviewed variousdepartments request3 Extension Service - Budget Request PresentationBruce Woodard, Chairman, Johnston County Extension, reviewed his budget request withthe board_ indicating that the increase was approximately 97 The board discussed this budgetwithMr Woodard, however, took no action at this time pending further budget work,4 Livestock Arena - Budget Request PresentationPhil Ricks, Livestock Agent, Johnston County Extension Service, presented the budgetrequest for the Livestock Arena for 1981 -82 in the amount of 17,770, Mr Ricks explainedthat 7,500 of this request is to partially fund a fence at the arena The Board discussedthis request with Mr Ricks, however, took no action at this time pending further budget study5 Tax Collector - Budget Request PresentationHarper Godwin, Tax Collector, presented his budget request for the 1981 -1982 fiscalyear seeking an increase of approximately 7 Mr Godwin advised the board that the work inhis department continues to grow6 Planning Department and Landfill — Budget Request PresentationHarold Blizzard, County Planner, presented the budget requests for the PlanningDepartment and Landfill, and reviewed these requests in detail Mr Blizzard explained thatthe Planning Departments budget is much higher because of the new building inspectorrequired by State lawThe landfill budget request asked for an increase of approximately 80, caused by• need to replace landfill equipment and a capital reserve fund for replacing this equipment,• new bulk container site and equipment In discussion of this budget request, the boardtalked about checking into a contractual,-,operation for the landfill and if this might savethe county moneyrThe board made no definite decisions on these budget requests at this time pendingfurther study7 Sheriffs Department and Jail - Budget Requests PresentationSheriff George Johnson met with the board and presented the Sheriffs Departmentand the County Jail budget requests for the 1981 -1982 fiscal year Sheriff Johnson againemphasized the dire need for additional deputies, detectives and office help as the workloan increases tremendously every year Sheriff Johnson in his budget presentation askedfor two 2 deputies, one 1 detective, and one 1 secretary; and further that two CETAworkers now cooking be added to the Jail staff Sheriff Johnson further indicated that theDepartment of Human Resources and the State Jail Inspector mandate many requirements in thejail and have specified that the jail needs an additional exit and smoke detectors Inclosing Sheriff Johnson told the board that he would appreciate any consideration given tothis budget request as crime is not slowing down in Johnston County ,8 Foam Reimbursement InsuranceJohnnie Stott, Interim County Administrator, advised the board that M, J, Oliver, FireMarshall, has received a check in the amount of 4,418,70 representing one -half the costof the foam used at the fire caused by a wrecked tanker on Highway 70-A near SelmaThe board discussed this matter at length, Commissioner Booker commented that in hisopinion the county was justified in seeking payment for the foam used and he was not willingto compromise at this point After further discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding movedthat Commissioner John M Booker, M J Oliver, Fire Marshall, and W R Britt, CountyAttorney, seek to resolve this matter as best they can,Commissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried by unanimous vote9 Budget Amendment - Health Department4Upon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Commissioner Frank BHolding and carried by unanimous vote, the following budget amendment was approved {Add to Revenues- YLH 2,70000ExpendituresClinician 1059604 2,20000Delivery 1059634 50000May 25, 1981 ContinuedUpon a motion by Commissioner Howard Benton, duly seconded by Commissioner James WCash, the board moved to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel mattersAfter Executive Session, and upon motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly secondedby Commissioner Frank B Holding and carried by unanimous vote, the board moved that regularsession be resumed and further that this meeting be adjournedNorman C, Denning, ChairmanrEleanor N Creech,Clerk to the Board