June 6, 1980 - 7:30 PM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

Next page1 2Fit widthMeeting of Board of Commissioners for the County of JohnstonJune 6, 1980The Johnston County Board of Commissioners reconvened in regular sessionFriday, June 6, 1980, at 730 pm, 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 Recreation Grant - Johnston Countv 4 -H - Request Extension of TimeCommissioner J E Rogerson moved that the Johnston County 4 -H ExtensionClub be granted a ninety day extension on the use of their 1979 -80 Revenue SharingRecreation GrantCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous vote2 Recreation Grant - Town of Micro Releases Grant to Micro Elementary BoosterUpon the approval of the Town of Micro, by letter to the Board of CountyCommissioners, Commissioner J E Rogerson moved that the 1979 -80 recreation grantapproved for the Town of Micro be transferred to the Micro Elementary SchoolBoosters Club for implementationCommissioner Frank B Holding seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous vote3 Bond Referendum IssuesW R Britt, County Attorney, reported to the board on the Bond Issuequestion of whether or notthree issues can be placed on one ballot Mr Britttold the board that he had called Mr Zierk, Bond Attorney, in New York City, andhe had stated that you cannot have an advisory type referendum However, theBoard of Commissioners can consider two separate bond orders in two authorizations,and two separate proposals all on one ballot, but two separate bond orders, meaningtwo separate issues4 Capital Health System Agency - AppointmentsCommissioner Frank B Holding moved that Dr Donnie Jones be appointed toreplace Terry Carson and Helen Holt be appointed to replace Professor Robert Holton the Capital Health System Agency Board representing Johnston CountyCommissioner John M Booker seconded the motion which was carried byunanimous vote5 1980 -1981 Budget Work SessionKramer Jackson, County Administrator, at this time, presented a recommendedbalanced budget for the Fiscal Year 1980 -81, based on a 67? tax rateThe board began work on this budget, reviewing the Revenue Sharing Budget,the School Budget, Capital Outlay Budget, and various departments of CountyGovernment in the General Fund The Board of Commissioners keeping in mind the10 increase limitation set for all county agencies and departments and not favorinany request for new employeesCommissioner John M Booker reminded the board that the Mental Health Boardis asking for no more than a 72 increase for Mental Health employees CommissionerHolding remarked that in his opinion the General Assembly will help with MentalHealth costsIn studying this budget, Commissioner Bookermembers that he wanted to make it clear, that departsthan a 10 salary increase for employeesIn discussing the School Budget request, thethat the Board of Education should receive all fundsVocational tax rate brings in for the 1980 -81 Fiscalalso advised other boardrent heads ask for nomoreBoard of Commissioners agreedthat the 12? Special andYearJune 6, 1980 ContThe board briefly discussed the trucks and bulk container sites in thelandfill budget and the need to purchase at least one truckThe board agreed on mileage reimbursement at the rate of twenty cents200 per mile for the 1980 -81 Fiscal YeartentativeThe board was in agreement to increase the Fire Departments monthlycontribution from 225 to 300, and increase the Rescue Squads contribution from300 to 350 per monthThe Board of Commissioners agreed to hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday,June 17, 1980, at 730 pm, to invite the public to participate in the adoptionof the 1980 -1981 Fiscal Year Budget This hearing to be held in the Commissioners,Room of the Johnston County Courthouse, Smithfield, North CarolinaUpon a motion by Commissioner John M Booker, duly seconded by CommissionezFrank B Holding and carried by unanimous vote, the board recessed to meet againon Monday, June 16, 1980, at 730 pm to continue work on the 1980 -81 Budgetv azi, - Z jj -4 Eleanor N CreechClerk to the Board62580June 16, 1980Norman C Denning, ChairmanThe Johnston County Board of Commissioners reconvened in regular sessionMonday,June 16, 1980, at 730 pm, 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 Cash,Members Absent None,The Chairman called the meeting to order and the following business wastransacted1 Financial ReportKramer Jackson, County Administrator, presented a financial report tothe Board of Commissioners showing no fund balance left in this fiscal year tobudget for the 1980 -81 Fiscal Year Mr Jackson further explained that the countyhas approximately 1 million in outstanding revenues not received in this yearas anticipated The board briefly discussed this report, commenting that thecounty should press for these outstanding revenues,2 Transportation Grant MeetingKramer Jackson, County Administrator, told the board that a meeting willbe held on June 19, 1980, at the Public Library regarding a Transportation GrantChairman Denning asked Mr Jackson to represent Johnston County at this meeting3 Solicitor Request Office Space in CourthouseKramer Jackson, County Administrator, presented a letter to the boardfrom John Twisdale, District Solicitor, formally requesting office space in theCourthouse Mr Twisdale asked for two offices at the rear of the SuperiorCourtroom The board briefly discussed this matter, and also discussed the officespace available in the buildings recently purchased by the countyDuring this discussion, Commissioner Frank B Holding advised the boardthat the magistrates had called him and expressed that they do not want a breath-alyzer placed in their officein the basement of the courthouseC