Board of Commissioners Meeting Highlights - September 6, 2022 - 6:00 pm

10 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING SEPTEMBER 6 , 2022 - 6 00 PM Videos of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners meetings may be viewed at the following https wwwyoutubecom jocogovnc 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda - Agenda approved with the following amendments ? Table Cases 22 - 17 and 22 - 18 until the November 7 , 2022 6 00 pm meeting ; ? Table Case 22 - 19 until the October 3 , 2022 6 00 pm meeting ; and ? Remove the Public Hearing for Project Neyer from the agenda 2 Public Comments The following individuals addressed the Board during Public Comment ? John Saluppo ; ? Brad McHatton ; ? Dale Lands ; ? Mark Lane ; ? Jan Whitley ; ? Jim Wiesner ; and ? Allen Hall Note Full comments can be viewed in the video from the meeting at the following link https wwwyoutubecom watch v 1DQeCt28K4s 3 Public Hearings Rezoning Conditional Use Requests After each rezoning case is heard , which is a legislative public hearing , the hearing will be recessed and the Board will render a decision CASE 22 - 17 This case was tabled until the November 7 , 2022 6 00 pm meeting REZONING PETITION CONDITIONAL ZONING REQUEST Petition to rezone 5292 acres located in the 1500 block of Cornwallis Road in the Cleveland Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Agricultural Residential - Conditional Zoning AR - CZ Tax ID 06E03012A , 06E03011T , & 06E03009A Owner Phillip & Kathleen Wood Applicant Shenandoah Homes Conditional Zoning Request Single family residential with sewer access The Planning Board recommends APPROVAL of the request and submits to the Board of Commissioners a proposed Statement of Consistency for adoption along with proposed Conditional Zoning District conditions CASE 22 - 18 This case was tabled until the November 7 , 2022 6 00 pm meeting REZONING PETITION CONDITIONAL ZONING REQUEST Petition to rezone 13058 acres located in the 1600 block of Josephine Road in the Cleveland Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Agricultural Residential - Conditional Zoning AR - CZ Tax ID 06F03013A , 06F03024X , & 06F03027P Owner Phillip & Kathleen Wood & Capital Properties of Raleigh Applicant Shenandoah Homes Conditional Zoning Request Single family residential with sewer access The Planning Board recommends APPROVAL of the request and submits to the Board of Commissioners a proposed Statement of Consistency for adoption along with proposed Conditional Zoning District conditions PageCASE 22 - 19 This case was tabled until the October 3 , 2022 6 00 pm meeting REZONING PETITION CONDITIONAL ZONING REQUEST Petition to rezone 2345 acres located at 6695 NC Hwy 42 W in the Cleveland Township from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business - Conditional Zoning GB - CZ Tax ID 06D01013B Owner NC 42 Holdings LLC Applicant Gander Development Conditional Zoning Request Various General Business Uses The Planning Board recommends APPROVAL of the request and submits to the Board of Commissioners a proposed Statement of Consistency for adoption along with proposed Conditional Zoning District conditions 4 Johnston County Comprehensive Transportation Plan – Request for Qualifications The Board approved the RFQ , as revised , for distribution Staff requests the Board to consider a draft Request for Qualifications to update the Johnston County Comprehensive Transportation Plan 5 Planning Activity Report and Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update - Informational item 6 Public Hearing – Economic Development Incentive Grant – Project Neyer 7 Public Hearing – Economic Development Incentive Grant – Project Ace Following the public hearing , the Board adopted a resolution approving an Economic Development Incentive Grant Agreement between the County and Novo Nordisk The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment on a proposed economic development incentive grant for Project Ace A company proposes to expand manufacturing production facilities in the Johnston County Research and Training Zone in the Clayton area of Johnston County The company has proposed the development in Johnston County in exchange for certain economic incentives in the form of annual cash grants paid from general County funds over a twelve - year period beginning after required investments have been made and new jobs have been created The cash grants will not exceed the property taxes paid by the company in any given grant year The County believes this project will help stimulate the local economy and result in new taxable capital investments in real and personal property and the creation by the company of a substantial number of new , permanent jobs in the County The Board of Commissioners will solicit public comment on the proposed incentives at the public hearing The Board of Commissioners will consider approval of incentives to the company in exchange for the company’s commitments to 1 expand , develop , build , and operate the facilities , 2 create a significant number of new , permanent full - time jobs and 3 invest in taxable business personal property additions , all of which will return property tax revenues substantially in excess of the County’s investment The cash grants are contingent upon , among other things , the company’s entry into a local economic development incentive agreement with the County containing the respective obligations and agreements of the company and the County The company must achieve its capital investment and job creation goals plus be current on all Johnston County tax obligations to receive the proposed grant funding , which is subject to adjustment for partial performance 8 Manager Reports and Comments A Resolution Approving The Amount for Real Property for a School Project Site At the request of County Attorney Jennifer Slusser , the Board adopted the following resolution RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMOUNT TO BE SPENT BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR A SCHOOL PROJECT SITEPageWHEREAS , the provisions of NC Gen Stat Sect 115C - 426 f require the approval by the Board of County Commissioners as to the amount spent by the Board of Education for the purchase of a site or the expenditure of funds therefore ; and WHEREAS , the Johnston County Board of Education desires to purchase that certain tract or parcel of land located on the west side of Lynch Road and the north side of NC Highway 42 , Selma , Johnston County , North Carolina , being part of Johnston County Tax ID 16L05033C and more particularly identified as a portion of NC PIN 2060900 - 06 - 0845 , consisting of approximately one hundred thirty acres “ the Site ” ; and WHEREAS , the Johnston County Board of Education requests the Johnston County Board of Commissioners approve the purchase amount of Three Million and 00 100 Dollars 3,000,00000 which shall be spent to purchase the certain tract or parcel of land mentioned above ; and WHEREAS , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners and the Johnston County Board of Education agree to collaboratively review the Site for opportunities for parks , open space , and greenways ; and WHEREAS , the Johnston County Board of Education will confirm the suitability of the Site as a future school site and determine the acreage needed to accommodate necessary buildings , structures , fields , and other improvements ; and WHEREAS , upon confirmation of suitability of the Site as a future school site and upon determination of the acreage needed on the Site to accommodate a future school project site including necessary buildings , structures , fields and other improvements , the Johnston County Board of Education and the Johnston County Board of Commissioners shall work collaboratively to divide the Site between them for i Johnston County Board of Education to acquire a future school project site ; and ii Johnston County Board of Commissioners to acquire property for governmental purposes , including parks , open space , and greenways ; and WHEREAS , upon closing the Johnston County Board of Education will receive a deed for the future school project site and the Johnston County Board of Commissioners will receive a deed for the property identified as future parks , open space , and greenways NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners , relying on the recitals above , hereby approves the total amount of Three Million and 00 100 Dollars 3,000,00000 to be spent by the Johnston County Board of Education for the purchase of approximately one hundred thirty 130 acres located on the west side of Lynch Road and the north side of NC Highway 42 East , Selma , Johnston County , North Carolina and is further described as NC PIN 260900 - 06 - 0845 or Johnston County Tax ID 16 - L - 05 - 033 - C on the Johnston County Registry The purchase of this tract shall be for the purposes of a future school project site and parks , open space , and greenways th Adopted this the 6 day of September , 2022 9 Board Reports and Comments Commissioner Tony Braswell commented on the day’s two economic development announcements stating this is what the Board wants to continue doing in an effort to provide good jobs for the citizens Commissioner Braswell commended Economic Development Director Chris Johnson and his team along with the Economic Development Advisory Board for their excellent work to recruit industry for the County Commissioner Braswell stated this is an exciting time for Johnston County Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr agreed and stated he believes that people recognize Johnston County for what it brings to the table , not only in services , but also for the quality workforce PageVice Chairman Patrick E Harris also agreed that this is an exciting time and there are many positive things happening Vice Chairman Harris recognized the recent announcement of Johnston st County Schools improving their ranking to 41 in the State Vice Chairman Harris stated Johnston Community College is also setting new records and everyone is focused on serving the citizens Vice Chairman Harris stated he is thankful for those who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work to make good things happen Page