January 7, 1980 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

January 7, 1980 - Regular1 6Fit width41Meeting of Board of Commissioners for the County of JohnstonJanuary 7,1980The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday,January 7, 1980, at 10 oclock am, in the Commissioners Room of the JohnstonCounty Courthouse, Smithfield, North Carolina, with the following members presentNorman C Denning, Chairman, Frank B, Holding, Vice Chairman, J ERogerson, John M, Booker, DVM, and James W CashMembers Absent NoneThe Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business wastransacted1 MinutesThe Board of Commissioners reviewed the minutes of the December 3, 1979,board meetingCommissioner James W Cash moved that the minutes of the December 3, 1979,board meeting be approved as recorded,Commissioner J, E Rogerson seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous vote2 Veterans-Pro? ram - Johnston Technical InstituteDr John Tart, President, Johnston Technical Institute, met with the boardexplaining that the Technical Institute needs and is seeking a person to work infinancial aid Dr Tart told the board that many of their students receivingfinancial aid are veterans and a qualified person is needed to administer theseclaims Dr Tart also advised he had received many applications, however, the mostqualified applicant was Mrs Marie Creech, Dr, Tart requested that Marie Creech,employee in the County Veterans Office, be transferred to Johnston TechnicalInstitute and further that Mrs, Creechs salary for the remainder of this fiscalyear go with her,After much discussion, Commissioner J, E, Rogerson moved that Dr Tartsrequest be granted; that Marie Creech be transferred to the Technical Instituteand that her salary go with her for the remainder of this fiscal yearCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried by unanimousvote,3 Timber Easement - Union PacificKramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised thad received the bid to remove the timber from Southand that an easement had been drawn by attorneys andMr Jackson stated that the committee had met and itCorporation will be liable for any damages caused bytherefore, no bond is being requirediat Union Pacific CorporationSmithfield Wellons Propertyapproved by the County Attornwas agreed that Union Pacificthis loggingoperation and,After discussion, and upon motion by Commissioner Frank B Holding, dulyseconded by Commissioner James W Cash and carried by unanimous vote, Norman CDenning, Chairman, was authorized to execute the following easementNORTH CAROLINAJOHNSTON COUNTY EASEMENTTHIS EASEMENT, made this 7th day of January, 1980, by and among the Town ofSmithfield and the County of Johnston, parties of the first part; and Georgia -Pacific Corporation, a corporation doing business in North Carolina with an officein Dudley, North Carolina, party of the second part;WITNESSETHThat the Town of Smithfield is the owner of these two certain tracts of landon the east side of the Neuse River as shown on a map attached as EXHIBIT A to thetimber deed filed of record in Book , Page , Johnston CountyRegistry, from Nell Wellons, et als, to Georgia Pacific Corporation; that theCounty of Johnston is the owner of a certain tract of land on the east side ofthe Neuse River on which is located the Johnston County Wastewater Treatment Plant,as shown on the map attached as EXHIBIT A to the aforesaid timber deed; that thereis an existing path or road as shown by a heavy broken line on said map whichtraverses the lands of the parties of the first part in a generally North -Southdirection and which provides access from Huntley Street to the westernmost portionof the Mattie W Kiracofe tract described in the deed of record in Book 388, page327, Johnston County Registry;That Mattie W Kiracofe, Emma W Broome, and Nell Wellons, all owningcontiguous tracts, have sold and conveyed to Georgia - Pacific Corporation the rightto cut and remove all merchantable timber from those tracts which the own andwhich are shown on the aforesaid map; that Georgia- Pacific desires to use ther1January 7, 1980 Contsaid path or road for access from Huntley Street to and from the Kiracofe tractsand the contiguous tracts for the purpose of removing timber;That the Town of Smithfield and the County of Johnston have agreed to grantsuch access to Georgia- Pacific Corporation subject to the terms and conditionshereinafter set out;NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of 10,00 and other valuableconsiderations in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, theTown of Smithfield, the County of Johnston and Georgia - Pacific Corporation herebyagree as followsA That the Town of Smithfield and the County of Johnston do this dayand by this instrument grant unto Georgia- Pacific Corporation the right of ingressand egress over and along and across the existing path or road on the aforesaidland owned by the parties of the first part, as aforesaid, for the purpose ofremoving the timber located on the lands of Nell Wellons, Emma W Broome andMattie W Kiracofe;B That it is agreed by Georgia - Pacific Corporation that Georgia- PacificCorporation will confine all its traffic and logging operations to the existingroad that begins at Huntley Street and crosses the lands of the parties of thefirst part to the westernmost boundary of the lands of Mattie W Kiracofe, andthat this access easement applies only to the said road;C That it is further agreed by Georgia- Pacific Corporation that it willbe responsible for its logging contractors maintaining the access road passibleby conventional drive vehicles at all times with the exception of interruptionscaused by flooding of the river and will grade and stabilize the access road withborrow materials or stone as may be required to leave it in passible conditionupon completion of logging operationsD That it is further agreed that Georgia- Pacific Corporation will haveits logging contractor stay clear of all construction operations which may be inprogress by the County of Johnston on or around its Wastewater Treatment Plantsite and will have the logging contractor yield to any ongoing constructionoperations, such as earth moving, materials handling, grading and grassing;E That it is further agreed that Georgia- Pacific Corporation will holdharmless the Town of Smithfield and the County of Johnston for any damage toTown property or to Town facilities or County property or County facilities doneby Georgia - Pacific Corporation or by its logging contractor; that any damages tosewer lines, manholes, or other facilities will be reported to the Town Mangeror to the County Administrator, as appropriate, immediatelyF That it is further agreed that Georgia - Pacific Corporation willindemnify and hold harmless the Town of Smithfield and the County of Johnston fromand against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorneys fees,arising out of or resulting from the performance of logging operations by Georgia -Pacific Corporation or by its logging contractor on Town property or Town utilityeasements or on County property or on County utility easements, respectively;G It is further agreed that this access is granted to Georgia- PacificCorporation for the time allowed for cutting and removing limber standing on theaforesaid tracts, the timber deed expiring on or before the day of1982, and that the easement granted herein shall expire and shall be null and voidand of no further force and effect after said date;H It is the agreement of the parties that this easement is not trans-ferable to any other party or person without the written consent of the partiesof the first partIN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement theday and year first above writtenSEALATTESTTown ClerkSEALEleanor N CreechSecretarySEALATTESTSecretaryTOWN OF SMITHFIELDMayorBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THECOUNTY OF JOHNSTONBy Norman C DenningusChairmanGEORGIA - PACIFIC CORPORATIONPresidentif ItY W3January 7, 1980 Cont4 Travel Reimbursement IncreasedKramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised the board that he hadreceived requests from various departments asking for an increase in travelreimbursement Mr Jackson proposed an increase of two cents 20 per mile, fromthe present 170 to 190 per mile to bring mileage reimbursement in line with thestatesAfter discussion, Commissioner John M Booker moved that the county travelreimbursement rate be increased from 17? to 190 per mileCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous vote5 ReportsThe following reports were filed with the board Tax Collector, DogWarden, Jail, Sheriff, Extension Service and Electrical Inspectorand Planning6 Tax Bills Under 1 One DollarKramer Jackson, Countydiscontinue the mailing of allthis at length, however, by moby Commissioner J E RogersonMr Jackson to make a thoroughboardAdministrator, asked for the boards permission totax bills under one dollar 1 The board discussetion of Commissioner Frank B Holding, duly secondedand carried by unanimous vote, the board instructedinvestigation of this request and report back to the7 Buildings on Landfill PropertyKramer Jackson, County Administrator, told the board that he had receivedseveral inquiries from farmers expressing an interest in purchasing the houselocated on the county landfill propertyAfter discussion, Commissioner John M Booker moved that Kramer Jackson,County Administrator, be authorized to advertise for sealed bidsfor the buildingshouse and sheds at the county landfill siteCommissioner James W Cash seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous vote8 Belmont Property — Community Development Program? Kramer Jackson, County Administrator, advised that the Town of Smithfieldis in a Community Development Program in the Belmont neighborhood and the develop-ment plan includes property owned by the county, identified as Lot # 73, tax map# 71 58 by 116 ft Mr Jackson further advised that it is the intent of theRedevelopment Commission to acquire this property, it will be appraised and revieweand this commission will make the county an offerAfter discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding moved that the Belmontproperty be sold subject to the Chairman being satisfied with the amount offered fothe propertyCommissioner J E Rogerson seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous vote9 Watershed - Moccasin CreekRichard Moore, Attorney, representing the Johnston County Drainage Districtmet with the board thanking them for their support and advised that Gordon Peedinhad been recognized as Watershed Man of the YearMr Moore also told the board that the Old Selma Depot could be used fora temporary produce market site if needed10 Damave Claim - Charles Lee - Sewer Line ConstructionKramer Jackson, County Administrator, told the board he had received a billin the amount of 639 from Charles Lee for food and lodging Mr Lee claims he hadto vacate his home near Holt Lake because the blasting and construction of a countysponsored sewer line to link Four Oaks and Smithfield had caused damage to his wellwater Mr Lee is requesting the county pay these expensesThe board discussed this matter at length, however, took no action at thistime1? 1January 7, 1980, ContITO HAVE AND TO HOLD said land, with its appurtenance to the said Grantor,his heirs and assigns forever, in as full and ample manner as said W A Holland,Jr, Commissioner, it empowered and authorized to convey the sameIN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said W A Holland, Jr Commissioner, has hereuntoset his hand and seal, this day of January, 1980SEALW A HOLLAND, JR, COMMISSIONERNORTH CAROLINAJOHNSTON COUNTYI , Notary Public, do hereby certify that W AHOLLAND, JR, COMMISSIONER, herein, personally came before me and acknowledged thedue execution of the foregoing DeedWITNESS my hand and notarial seal stamp, this day of January, 1980NOTARY PUBLICMy Commission expires19 Tax Listing - Complaint - Ms Larry W OliverThe board received a letter from Ms Larry W Oliver, Pane Level, with acomplaint regarding the listing of personal property 1971 Pick -up Ms Oliverstated in her letter she went by the Tax Office, waited in line for 30 minutes tobe advised the truck was listed and it was an error made by the Tax Office MsOliver in her letter billed the county for her time waiting in the Tax Office1000, and gasoline to Smithfield 93The board in evaluating this complaint, asked Kramer Jackson, CountyAdministrator, to acknowledge Ms Olivers letter expressing their apologies forany inconveniences caused her by the Tax Office, and that the county has noprovisions for paying claims of this nature20 Grevtown Petition - StreetsRoy Coats, Henry H Whitley, Sarahboard representing the Greytown petitionCampbell Streets be maintained and pavedDecember and took action asking the Stateresidential to secondary roads, so they cSystem for paving by priority The boardState on this requestAnn Sasser and Joe Royall met with theThis petition request that Hill andThe board received this petition into reclassify these two streets fromin be placed on the State Secondary Roadexplained they have not heard from thePaul Anderson, District Engineer, North Carolina Department of Transport-ation, Division of Highways, advised this group this section of road of about 3of a mile could be paved for approximately 6,000 and the property owners assessed,if the State does not reclassify the streets If the State does reclassify thestreets, theywill be paved by priority number Mr Coats told the board andMr Anderson they will discuss these alternatives with the Greytown residents MrCoats asked Mr Anderson to attend their next meetingThere being no further business to come before the board and upon motionby Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by Commissioner Frank B Holdingand carried by unanimous vote, the board adjournedNorman C Denning, Chairma Eleanor N Creech117801i? 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