Board of Commissioners Meeting Highlights - May 2, 2022 - 10:00 am

10 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING MAY 2 , 2022 - 10 00 AM Videos of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners meetings may be viewed at the following https wwwyoutubecom jocogovnc American Legion Post 270 of Smithfield led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag 1 Veterans Services Office - Memorial Day Proclamation - Proclamation adopted The Veterans Services Office requests the Board to adopt the 2022 Memorial Day Proclamation 2 Approval Discussion of Agenda - Agenda approved 3 Consent Agenda Items - Consent Agenda approved A Approval of Minutes - April 4 , 2022 10 00 am and 6 00 pm B Call for Public Hearing - Proposed County Budget for FY 2022 - 2023 County Manager Rick Hester requests the Board to schedule a public hearing for the June 6 , 2022 10 00 am meeting on the proposed budget for FY 2022 - 2023 Note Additional evening meetings will be scheduled for budget discussions in June C Town of Micro - Appointment to Micro Planning Board The Town of Micro is requesting the Board to make the following appointment to the Micro Planning Board representing the ETJ area of the Town Chuck Warren , 958 Pittman Road , Selma term expiring 04 30 2025 D Proclamation - EMS Week - May 15 - 21 , 2022 Emergency Services requests the Board to adopt a proclamation for May 15 - 21 , 2022 as Emergency Medical Services Week E Emergency Services - Request to Surplus Vehicles Emergency Services requests the Board to declare the following vehicles surplus and approve for them to be sold at the next public auction to be scheduled by the Sheriff's Office 1 Fleet # 108 - 2011 Chevrolet 4500 Ambulance VIN 1GB6G5CL7B1110750 Mileage 161,098 2 Fleet # 111 - 2011 Chevrolet 4500 Ambulance VIN 1GB6G5CL6B1177341 Mileage 153,158 3 Fleet # 121 - 2012 Chevrolet 4500 Ambulance VIN 1GB6G5CL0C1169074 Mileage 165,608 4 Fleet # 122 - 2012 Chevrolet 4500 Ambulance VIN 1GB6G5CL9C1180459 Mileage 173,576 5 Fleet # 131 - 2011 Chevrolet 4500 Ambulance VIN 1GB6G5CLXB1101640 Mileage 210,622 6 Fleet # 132 - 2013 Ford E450 Ambulance VIN 1FDXE4FS2DDA11415 Mileage 182,044 7 Fleet # 206 - 2008 Ford Explorer VIN 1FMEU73858UB32322 Mileage 176,000 8 Fleet # 207 - 2008 Ford Explorer VIN 1FMEU73848UB30500 Mileage 140,436PageF Emergency Services - Approval of Sole Source Contract - Zoll Case Review Premium Software The County currently owns Zoll X - Series cardiac monitors and is requesting approval to purchase a software subscription for Case Review Premium to work with the monitors owned by Johnston County This software provides detailed post - case information , including CPR quality on compression depth , rate , pause time and release velocity , as well as ECG , shocks , and breathing vital signs The cost of the software subscription is approximately 11,220 This request meets the sole source requirements because it is a needed product from only one source of supply and standardization or compatibility is required for effective and efficient operations Staff requests the Board's approval of a sole source contract for Zoll Case Review Premium Software for approximately 20 Zoll X - Series monitors at a cost of approximately 11,220 G Sheriff's Office - Request to Surplus Vehicles and Schedule Public Auction Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell is requesting the Board to surplus the following vehicles and approve for them to be sold at public auction by Randy Wester Auction Company on Saturday , July 16 , 2022 at 10 00 am The auction will be held at the Johnston County Sheriff's Fleet Services building located at 60 Shelter Way in Smithfield Year Make Model VIN Mileage 1 2016 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT5GH303658 131,151 2 2016 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT7GH303659 139,291 3 2016 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT5GH303661 130,953 4 2016 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT2GH303665 133,479 5 2016 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT4GH303666 133,628 6 2016 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT8GH303668 136,286 7 2016 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT6GH303670 128,402 8 2016 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXATXGH303672 138,522 9 2015 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT5FH876767 133,487 10 2015 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT3FH880803 133,927 11 2015 DODGE CHARGER 2C3CDXAT7FH880805 133,901 12 2014 CHEVROLET IMPALA 2G1125S37E9121066 133,649 13 2014 FORD EDGE 2FMDK3GC9EBA08919 132,510 14 2011 FORD CROWN VIC 2FABP7BV8BX161728 146,286 15 2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE 1GNFK03089R165830 164,067 16 2018 FORD MUSTANG 1FA6P8CF5J5145355 83,200 NOTES Item # 15 was purchased with federal forfeiture funds , and proceeds from the sale of this vehicle must be credited back to the appropriate revenue line item in the Sheriff's Office budget Item # 16 was involved in two accidents resulting in extensive damage H Resolution Supporting NCDOT Statewide Project Funds The North Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting the Board to adopt a resolution supporting the use of NCDOT Statewide Project Funds to fund a turn lane construction project at the intersection of NC 50 at SR 1517 Sanders Road SR 1533 Mt Pleasant Road I Budget RevisionsPage? Health - 3,00000 - To budget state grant funds to implement the Self - Measuring Blood Pressure Innovation Project ; 272,95200 - to budget an additional allocation of funds for the COVID - 19 response to expand essential public health services to control communicable diseases in communities ? Jail - 84,26966 - To budget revenue State Grant Funds into appropriate expenditure line item ? Sheriff - 248,73179 - To budget revenue Miscellaneous Revenue , Sheriff Fees , and Federal Equitable Sharing into appropriate expenditure line items ? Special Appropriations - 329,50000 - To budget NC Department of Transportation Rural Operating Assistance Program grant funds for JCATS Johnston County is a pass - through for these funds J Appointments ? Bentonville Community Building Board of Trustees - 3 positions ; 2 year terms James Q Beasley has applied for reappointment Mr Beasley would require a waiver in the length of service policy ? Economic Development Advisory Board - 1 position ; 2 year term representing Micro Donnie E Lassiter has applied for reappointment and has received a recommendation by the Micro Town Council for reappointment K Tax Releases & Refunds - 03 16 2022 - 04 15 2022 4 Public Comments None 5 Public Hearing - Fire Districts Boundary Revisions Following the public hearing , the Board adopted resolutions approving the revisions to the fire service districts boundaries as well as the corresponding fire insurance district boundaries The purpose of the hearing is to provide the public with an opportunity to address the Board on proposed changes to the boundary lines of the following fire service districts in Johnston County pursuant to NCGS § 153A - 3043 Fifty - Two Ten , Elevation , and Wynn and Four Oaks The revisions are proposed to align the boundaries to maximize the five mile coverage area for fire insurance grading purposes A report for the districts including a maps of the service districts and the adjacent territory showing the current and proposed boundaries of the districts ; b a statement indicating that the proposed boundary relocations meet the standards and requirements of General Statute 153A - 3043 a ; c a plan for providing service to the areas affected by the relocation of district boundaries ; and d the effect that changes in the amount of taxable property will have on the ability of the fire service districts to provide services or to service any debt , have been on file in the Clerk to the Board's Office and the Johnston County Emergency Services Office for public inspection The report was also posted on the County's website at https wwwjohnstonnccom files board FDFinalReportpdf Following the public hearing , the Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to relocate the boundary lines of said Fire Service Districts and the corresponding Fire Insurance Districts Page6 Health Department - Approval of FY 2022 - 2023 Fee Schedules The Board approved the fee schedules as presented for Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 The Johnston County Health Department is requesting the Board to approve the FY 2022 - 2023 fee schedules for the Behavioral , Preventive , and Environmental Health Divisions There are minor changes recommended for the Environmental Health schedule and changes in the Preventive Health and Behavioral Health schedules represent changes in Medicaid , Medicare , or private insurance increases decreases The Board of Health recommended approval of the fee schedules at their April 12 , 2022 meeting 7 Finance - Resolutions for Proposed 2022 General Obligation School Bond Referendum In a 6 - 1 vote with Commissioner Smith dissenting , the Board adopted the resolutions for a maximum bond referendum amount of 177,000,000 Staff requests the Board to adopt two resolutions relating to a proposed November 8 , 2022 General Obligation School Bond referendum 1 a resolution authorizing staff to proceed with the filing of an application with the NC Local Government Commission , authorizing publication of a Notice of Intent to file the application , and making certain findings related to the proposed School Bonds ; and 2 a resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of debt related to the proposed School Bonds , which is a US Department of Treasury requirement if expenditures made prior to the referendum and sale of the proposed School Bonds need to be reimbursed later from the proceeds of the School Bonds 8 Delinquent Tax Collection Report - Informational item 9 Manager Reports and Comments A School Bond Referendum County Manager Rick Hester stated staff would be working with Johnston County Schools on the bond sales , if the referendum is passed by the voters in November Mr Hester noted that the sales are often staggered over a few years to make it more affordable and staff always coordinates with Johnston County Schools regarding the schedule B Recognition of Public Information Office County Manager Rick Hester recognized Adam Carroll and Ben Armstrong from the Public Information Office on receiving two " Excellence in Communications " awards at the recent NC City & County Communicators Conference The awards were First Place in Videography for the Johnston County Emergency Services Fire Marshal video and Second Place in Special Programming for the Johnston County Veterans Services Office video The Board commended Mr Carroll and Mr Armstrong for their excellent work C ERA Update Finance Director and Deputy County Manager Chad McLamb updated the Board on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program Mr McLamb stated staff is in the process of wrapping the program up and the final reporting will be completed soon Mr McLamb reported that just over 10 million was sent out which helped over 2,000 families Mr McLamb also reported on the Community Development Block Grant mortgage assistance program and stated the County has sent out a little over 600,000 to eligible citizens with approximately 300,000 remaining in that program Mr McLamb commended the DSS and Finance staff for their work and diligence on these two programs PagePage pageNumber510 Board Reports and Comments Commissioner Richard D Braswell commented that he is approached several times a week by citizens in the County who want to know why subdivision construction is allowed to continue and why the Board does not halt subdivision approvals Commissioner R Braswell stated he does not think that citizens sometimes understand that while there is a downside to growth , there are also advantages to be considered He stated one of the advantages of growth is the increase in the tax base , but not the tax rate Commissioner R Braswell noted that every rule or stipulation set by the Board increases the cost of development and homes , which the builders pass on to the homeowners Commissioner R Braswell stated as a Board , the Commissioners must always consider how their actions affect all the citizens He stated one thing citizens must understand is that if development stops , then the only way to continue the status quo is by raising the tax rate Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated he is a member of the Kiwanis Club which collects aluminum cans for the purpose of raising funds for scholarships Commissioner Godwin stated every so often , they must sort the cans and he is finding that many people include glass bottles and other materials in with the cans , which then has to be separated by hand Commissioner Godwin encouraged citizens to consider keeping aluminum cans separate from other recyclable materials Commissioner Godwin also commented on growth and stated that while there are those that do not want people buying or building homes directly beside them , sometimes that is just life and it must be accepted Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris expressed his appreciation to his fellow Commissioners stating he is thankful to be a part of a Board that puts thought and effort into the decisions that have to be made Commissioner April Stephens commented that the public needs to know that this Board is passionate about creating smart growth and she is very excited over some of the things the Board is working on to make sure that happens Commissioner Stephens stated everyone deserves to have a good quality of life and she wants the public to know that the Board is working diligently on smart growth Chairman RS " Butch " Lawter , Jr announced that the Board would be having lunch with the Tourism Authority at the Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center following adjournment of the meeting 11 Closed Session - NCGS 14331811 a 3 - Attorney - Client Privilege and NCGS 14331811 a 4 - Economic Development No action was taken LUNCH WITH THE JOHNSTON COUNTY TOURISM AUTHORITY Immediately Following Adjournment Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center , 600 M Durwood Stephenson Hwy , SmithfieldPage