January 3, 2023 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 289 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners January 3 , 2023 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Tuesday , January 3 , 2023 , at 10 00 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina The following members were present Present Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , Ted G Godwin , Fred J Smith , Jr , Richard D Braswell , and April Stephens Absent Commissioner Tony Braswell Also Present County Manager Rick J Hester , Finance Officer and Deputy County Manager J Chad McLamb , County Attorney Jennifer J Slusser , Clerk to the Board Dana G Cuddington and Executive Assistant Deputy Clerk to the Board Susie Reeves Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr called the meeting to order at 10 00 am Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris opened the meeting with a prayer American Legion Post 518 of Clayton led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda removing Item No 6 – CloudWyze Update to the Board Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr noted that Commissioner Tony Braswell was out of town but would be attending the evening meeting 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – November 7 , 2022 10 00 am and 6 00 pm B Appointments , approved as follows ? Livestock Arena Management Board – Reappointed Leslie Averill and William Bryant Wellons and appointed Kecia Lopes for two year terms to expire on December 31 , 2024 ; and granted waivers in the length of service policy for Ms Averill and Mr Wellons C Budget Revisions , approved as follows Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51000210 Salaries Overtime 3,70048 10 51001700 Vehicles 2,17071 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 5,87119 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 5,39119 10 510035104 Sheriff Fees 48000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 5,87119 D Tax Releases & Refunds – 11 16 2022 – 12 15 2022 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 12 5 2022 3 32 55 PM ALassiter 2022 - 108228 2000220709 SWAMPSIDE TRANSPORT LLC 17612 12 5 2022 3 34 53 PM ALassiter 2020 - 115949 2000220709 SWAMPSIDE TRANSPORT LLC 17823Page290 January 3 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued 12 5 2022 3 36 44 PM ALassiter 2021 - 115949 2000220709 SWAMPSIDE TRANSPORT LLC 17612 12 8 2022 4 26 27 PM ALassiter 2022 - 45985 2000110637 HOWARD , TEDDY R 68944 12 14 2022 2 15 48 PM dwoodward2 2022 - 118711 2000232403 GREENFIELD - WEATHERFORD , 58499 LLC Real Personal Property Refunds TRANS USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT DATE TIME 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 1564 2000112244 ALFORD , SERONA 1,63393 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 2000241982 ATKINSON , ROBERT 58500 AM 121076 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 4525 2000203099 ATRIGUEZ , ARSENIO III 2,67144 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 7428 2000149375 BARNER , REGINALD J 36900 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 9490 2000182480 BENSON , DONALD SCOTT 1,19877 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 10154 2000190525 BINGHAM , JAMES 2,19736 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 10156 2000124178 BINGHAM , WILLARD E 86404 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 13208 2000089926 BOYD , LAURA WILLIAMS 1,52686 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 40441 2000235975 BRADAC , KAU T 37013 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 66121 2000217319 BROWN , HEATHER 1,83579 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 13777 2000034250 BROWN , JAMES E 1,94120 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 19459 2000100146 CHELLMAN , NILS 1,89501 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 19659 2000164113 CHONG , LEWIS 2,51676 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 188 2000226418 CHRISTOPHER , SHERPHEN 36900 AM STEVE 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 2000234818 DAMPF , NICHOLAS J 2,04562 AM 121514 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 2000235129 DAVIS , HENRY JOSEPH 37800 AM 115731 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 28923 2000220843 DUDLEY , PHILLIP M 1,18144 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 9716 2000234404 EVANS , KATRINA M 1,79502 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 54081 2000241135 FISHER , WILLIAM E JR 35550 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 32934 2000214558 GANT , MEARY 1,94102 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 35259 2000206603 GARCIA , CHARLES D 1,05258 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 37292 2000193754 GONZALEZ , ANGEL JR 5,10042 AMPage291 January 3 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued TRANS USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT DATE TIME 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 28209 2000242669 GOREE , SARAH 3,51605 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 41412 2000183324 HAWK , DAVID RICHARD 76509 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 2000240149 HAYWARD , SUSAN 2,21286 AM 121070 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 2000238420 HUGHES , MICHAEL JR 1,84096 AM 108229 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 29481 2000245868 JEWETT , MARK ANTHONY 1,70821 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 50881 2000132397 JOHNSON , STEPHANIE J 1,36162 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 51434 2000012954 JOHNSTON , DOUGLAS F 1,30441 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 2000232358 KING , SOPHIA VICTORIA 38250 AM 116857 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 83683 2000228126 KLIMALA , LEE A 2,34973 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 59032 2000238557 LEACH , RAYMOND L 3,94119 AM 11 16 2022 8 08 53 CORE 2022 - 2000224749 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, Jr acknowledged the following letters received from citizens 1 Michael White of the Meadow Community regarding growth concerns ; and 2 Taylor from Clayton regarding a license for a unicorn should one ever be found The Board briefly discussed the lightheartedness of the request from Taylor for a unicorn license and upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Richard D Braswell , and carried unanimously , the Board approved a license for a unicorn , should one ever be found 4 Public Hearing – Petition for Road Abandonment SR 2815 – Bear Farm Road The News & Observer , The Johnstonian News and The News in Review – December 21 and 28 , Advertised – 2022 Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr opened the public hearing for the purposes of allowing public comment on the proposed road abandonment of a portion of SR 2815 Bear Farm Road from the State Maintained System County Attorney Jennifer Slusser reported the property owners have petitioned the North Carolina Department of Transportation to abandon a portion of SR 2815 Bear Farm Road She stated the Board had discussed this item previously , but there were utilities matters that were outstanding ; however , those matters have since been resolved Ms Slusser referenced the map in the agenda package showing the portion of the road to be abandoned She stated the only affected property owners are the Talton Family , and they are unopposed to thePagePage pageNumber9297 January 3 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued petition Ms Slusser stated the North Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting the County to concur with the request and she offered to answer any questions Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr called for anyone in the audience that wished to comment to come forward At the inquiry of Commissioner Ted G Godwin , Ms Slusser confirmed the portion of the road to be abandoned on the map for the Board There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing Commissioner Richard D Braswell moved the Board concur with the NC Department of Transportation’s request to abandon a portion of SR 2815 Bear Farm Road from the State Maintained System via adoption of the following Commissioner Ted G Godwin seconded the motion which carried unanimously NORTH CAROLINA JOHNSTON COUNTY ROAD DESCRIPTION Secondary Road SR 2815 Bear Farm Road – Wilson’s Mills Township , Johnston County , the attached petition has been filed with the Johnston County Board of Commissioners requesting WHEREAS that portions of the above described road , the location of which have been indicated , on the attached map , be abandoned from the Secondary Road System ; and , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners is of the opinion that the portions of the above WHEREAS described roads should be abandoned from the Secondary Road System , be it resolved by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners that the Division of NOW , THEREFORE Highways is hereby requested to review the above described roads , and abandon portions of them from the maintenance of the Secondary Road System , if it meets the established standards and criteria 5 JCATS – Request County Match for Community Transportation Program Grant Funds Community and Senior Services of Johnston County Executive Director Neal Davis presented a request for matching funds in the amount of 198,350 for the Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 NC DOT Community Transportation Program Grant for the Johnston County Area Transit System JCATS Mr Davis reported the total grant from the NC DOT is 1,739,293 and is the primary administrative and capital grant with which JCATS operates Mr Davis outlined the request and proposed funding as follows 488,397 – Administrative Expense Request 206,339 JCATS administrative staff 282,058 other administrative expenses ie , utilities , vehicle insurance , etc Local Match 73,260 15 1,250,896 – Capital Budget Request 1,204,000 – 10 replacement vehicles 46,896 – other capital expenses ie , vehicle lettering , shop equipment , etc Local Match 125,090 10 Mr Davis requested the Board to approve the matching funds for a total of 198,350 for the Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 budget and offered to answer any questions Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Richard D Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the match in the amount of 198,350 for Fiscal Year 2023 – 2024 Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr asked for an update on the pilot micro transit program Mr Davis stated the issue with the pilot micro transit program has been getting the necessary vehicles ; however , they hope to have them here and ready with software by mid - February Commissioner Ted G Godwin asked about the contract rides and whether the rising costs of fuel and other factors have had impacts Page0298 January 3 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Davis explained that the contracts have a fuel modifier in the price and there is an agreed upon funding formula in which a benchmark is established each year that can be modified as needed Mr Davis shared the good news that the JCATS staff has been occupying their new building as of December 2022 Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris commented that everyone is excited about the pilot micro transit program as it is a significant need in this County 6 Parks , Greenways , and Open Space – Integrated Mobility Division Paved Trails Feasibility Study Program Parks , Greenways , & Open Space Coordinator Adrian O’Neal along with Grants Manager Austin Cross requested the Board’s approval to apply for grant funding from the Paved Trails Feasibility Study Program Mr Cross explained that this grant focuses on providing planning funds for paved trails and is funded from the Federal Highway Administration and administered by the NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division He stated the grant’s purpose and goal are to provide alternative transportation routes to reduce carbon emissions and it coincides with the 2023 Year of the Trail Great Trail State Initiative that was recognized by the North Carolina General Assembly He stated this will be the final planning effort for Johnston County’s East Coast Greenway route from th Smithfield to Benson Mr Cross stated the application is due by January 9 Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , seconded by Commissioner Richard D Braswell , and carried unanimously , the Board approved the request to submit an application and adopted the following resolution in support 7 Public Utilities – Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Nitrogen Offset Credits Utilities Director Chandra Farmer reported that in March 2022 the Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Restoration Systems , LLC for the acquisition of nitrogen offset credits for future wastewater treatment expansion projects The original “ Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Nitrogen Offset Credits ” between Johnston County and Restoration Systems , LLC requires Restoration Systems to complete 181 acres of riparian buffer restoration to generate 13,699 lbs per year of nitrogen reduction nitrogen offset credits in the Neuse River Estuary The agreement requires the County to purchase the nutrient offset credits for 5,400,000 Ms Farmer explained that these credits combined with the County’s existing allocation are sufficient for the County to complete wastewater treatment plant expansions to approximately 155 MGD She stated RestorationPage1299 January 3 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued Systems will release nutrient offset credits incrementally after project implementation and the agreement outlines a payment and credit release schedule Ms Farmer stated County staff further negotiated with Restoration Systems for additional nitrogen nutrient offset credits and recommends an updated agreement She stated the proposed updated “ Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Nitrogen Offset Credits ” between Johnston County and Restoration Systems , LLC requires Restoration Systems to complete 362 acres of riparian buffer restoration to generate 27,398 lbs per year of nitrogen reduction nitrogen offset credits in the Neuse River Estuary and the agreement requires the County to purchase the nutrient offset credits for 10,800,000 Ms Farmer stated staff and the County’s consultant Dewberry are currently working with the State NPDES staff to modify the County’s existing NDPES permit in phases Phase 1 would allow for expansion up to 160 MGD She noted that in accordance with the NCDEQ process , Restoration Systems will release nutrient offset credits incrementally after project implementation and the agreement outlines a payment and credit release schedule Ms Farmer stated staff recommends the following revised capital project budget Existing Proposed Nitrogen Nutrient Credit Acquisition 5,424,00000 10,800,00000 Cost of 2021 Revenue Bond Issuance 137,85100 127,83900 Cost of 2023 Revenue Bond Issuance 000 127,83900 Total Project Cost 5,561,85100 11,055,67800 Funding for the proposed project is as follows 2021 Water Sewer Revenue Bonds 3,377,85100 3,377,85100 2023 Water Sewer Revenue Bonds 000 2,122,14900 Future Revenue Bonds , SDFs or Fund 68 Balance 2,184,00000 5,555,67800 Total Project Funds 5,561,85100 11,055,67800 Ms Farmer requested the Board’s consideration of the proposed “ Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Nitrogen Offset Credits ” between Johnston County and Restoration Systems , LLC and approval of the revised capital project budget and revised capital project ordinance Upon a question by Commissioner Richard D Braswell , Ms Farmer stated there would be 8 MGD at the new plant and 75 MGD at the old plant She stated the goal is to get to 16 MGD 8 MGD at the old plant and 8 MGD at the new plant with nitrogen credits , but there is a need to expand the NPDES Permit She stated staff will bring more information back to the Board on this in the next several months Commissioner Ted G Godwin noted that Restoration Systems generates activities for the credits and asked if it is possible for the County to generate those activities Ms Farmer explained that it is a process that must be monitored over 30 years and a certification process would be necessary for the County to generate such activities She stated at this time , it is more financially feasible to utilize entities like Restoration Systems , LLC and she is currently unaware of any other local government that generates their own activities Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , and carried unanimously , the Board approved the following “ Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Nitrogen Offset Credits ” between Johnston County and Restoration Systems , LLC and adopted the revised budget via adoption of the capital project ordinance Page2300 January 3 , 2023 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage3301 January 3 , 2023 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage4302 January 3 , 2023 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage5303 January 3 , 2023 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage6304 January 3 , 2023 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage7305 January 3 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR THEPage8306 January 3 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued NITROGEN NUTRIENT CREDIT ACQUISITION PROJECT BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners the “ Board ” of the County of Johnston , North Carolina the “ County ” , that pursuant to Section 132 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina , the following capital project ordinance is hereby adopted Section 1 The project authorized is the County’s Nitrogen Nutrient Credit Acquisition Project the “ Project ” , including the purchase of nitrogen credit allocation from a private mitigation bank in order to secure additional nitrogen allocation for the County’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NPDES discharge permit The Project is to be financed by a portion of the County’s Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds , Series 2021 the “ 2021 Revenue Bonds ” and future revenue bonds anticipated to be issued by the County If for any reason the County does not issue revenue bonds in the future , the remaining portion of the project will be financed from an appropriation from the County Sewer Fund “ Fund 68 ” and or an appropriation from the Wastewater System Development Fees Reserve Fund the “ Wastewater SDF Reserve Fund ” Section 2 The officers of the County are hereby directed to proceed with the capital Project within the terms of the Bond Order , the Master Trust Indenture and the First Supplemental Trust Agreement collectively “ the 2021 Revenue Bond Documents ” authorizing and securing the 2021 Revenue Bonds , any similar documents securing future revenue bonds , and the budget contained herein Section 3 The following amounts are appropriated for the Project Nitrogen Nutrient Credit Acquisition 10,800,000 Costs of Issuance 255,678 Total 11,055,678 Section 4 The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this Project Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds - 2021 Revenue Bonds 3,377,851 2023 Revenue Bonds 2,122,149 Future Revenue Bonds 5,555,678 11,055,678 Section 5 The Director of Finance is hereby directed to maintain within the Capital Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy state and federal regulations and the terms of the 2021 Revenue Bond Documents and any similar documents securing future revenue bonds shall be met Section 6 Funds may be advanced from Fund 68 for the purpose of making payments as due Reimbursement requests from the revenue bond trustee and invested revenue bond proceeds will be requested in an orderly and timely manner Section 7 The Director of Finance is hereby directed to report annually on the financial status of each Project element in Section 3 and the total revenue received Section 8 Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners , the Budget Officer and the Director of Finance for direction in carrying out this Project Amended this 3rd day of January , 2023 8 Public Utilities – Selma Equalization & Wastewater Pump Station Improvements Proposed Budget Revision Utilities Director Chandra Farmer stated the County provides bulk wastewater transmission and treatment services for the Town of Selma She explained the County receives most of the flow and will receive all flow in the future at the County’s Selma Equalization and Wastewater Pump Station located at 1457 W Noble Street Ms Farmer stated the previously adopted Capital Improvements Plan includes a project for additional storage and pumping capacity at the site Ms Farmer stated in order to accommodate additional future flow from the Town of Selma and divert flow from the Town of Pine Level through the facilities , system improvements are necessary The consultant CDM Smith , Inc completed the preliminary study to evaluate improvement options for the facilities and identified a detailed project scope to achieve additional storage and maximum capacity at the WWPS , and staff recommends proceeding with the detailed project design Ms Farmer presented the following proposed project budget revision for technical services to complete the project Existing Proposed Expense Technical Design Services Preliminary Study 90,00000 85,00000 Detailed Project Design , Permitting & Bidding 000 1,127,70000 Limited Construction Administration & Observation 000 167,00000 Total 90,00000 1,379,70000 Revenue Fund 68 Sewer Balance 90,00000 1,379,70000 Total 90,00000 1,379,70000Page9307 January 3 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued Ms Farmer stated staff recommends the appropriation of funding for the balance of the project from the Wastewater Fund Balance Fund 68 and requests the Board’s approval of the proposed project budget At the inquiry of Commissioner Richard D Braswell , Ms Farmer stated the upgrade in the force main is almost complete and there is a project under design that will allow for more capacity for the Town of Pine Level She stated the second piece is to upgrade the pump station at Pine Level Ms Farmer stated the Pine Level system pumps into a gravity interceptor that goes to the Town of Smithfield She continued that once the improvements are completed that are associated with the reimbursement agreement with Eastfield Associates , the Pine Level flow will pump to the Selma Equalization Facility She stated the Selma Equalization Facility pumps to the Town of Smithfield Buffalo Creek Wastewater Pump Station and there is an additional project under design that will divert flow from the Town of Selma around the Buffalo Creek Wastewater Pump Station to the new plant in the future Upon a motion by Commissioner Richard D Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried unanimously , the Board approved the revised capital project budget as requested by staff and approved the associated budget revision , as follows REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 83 85630406 Technical Services 1,289,77200 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 1,289,77200 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 83 856337925 Transfer from Other Funds 1,289,77200 TOTAL NET REVENUE 1,289,77200 9 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of November 2022 , as follows Enforced Collections November 2022 YTD 22 23 Wage Garnishments 8 61 Bank Attachments 3 39 Levies 0 0 Foreclosures Complaints Filed November 2022 0 Pending 4 Dollars Collected November 2022 0 Sale Date No sale scheduled at this time Levy Amount and Collections to Date 2022 Real and Personal Levy 2021 Real and Personal Levy As of November 30 , 2022 As of November 30 , 2021 169,220,32765 Levy 157,068,17280 Levy 95,422,50232 Payments 88,093,92993 Payments 73,797,82533 Balance 68,974,24287 Balance 5639 Collected 5609 Collected + 030 RMV – NCVTS Collections November 2022 November 2021 1,487,57910 1,363,82596 YTD 22 23 - 8,646,12573 YTD 21 22 - 7,991,33043Page0308 January 3 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued Ms Andrews stated the collection rate is slightly above last year She noted Thursday is the last day for taxpayers to pay their 2022 taxes in a timely manner Ms Andrews reported that last Friday , staff mailed more than 122,000 listings to businesses and individual property owners She stated real and personal property owners will now be able to list online 10 Manager Reports and Comments None 11 Board Reports and Comments Commissioner Ted G Godwin spoke on the letters received for public comment He stated with regards to the letter from the citizen in the Meadow Community about growth , while he can understand those concerns , he believes in freedom and if his neighbor wants to sell his land to a developer then there is not much he can do about that Commissioner Godwin commented that while growth can be bothersome , it is sometimes inevitable Commissioner Godwin also commented on the letter received from Taylor for a unicorn license stating this request was a breath of fresh air Commissioner Godwin challenged all the citizens to have that same kind of hope , optimism and imagination as Taylor Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris reported on a meeting with the health care partners including the Board of Health , Alliance Health , the Department of Social Services , and Johnston Health discussing the needs of the mental health patients in the County He stated the next meeting is at the end of January and he will report back to the Board with more information after that meeting He noted that everyone is working diligently to address the needs Commissioner Godwin thanked Vice Chairman Harris for his work on this effort and noted that there has been some recent correspondence from Alliance Health Executive Director Rob Robinson and if everyone keeps working , he can foresee solutions Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr requested an update from staff on the Sewer Allocation Policy at the next meeting He further requested updates on the next phase of the Regionalization Study as well as the Water Supply Study Chairman Lawter asked his fellow Commissioners for feedback regarding committee and board assignments Chairman Lawter also requested the Board consult with the County Attorney regarding the municipal funding projects and for this to be included as a closed session item under NCGS 14331811 a 3 – Attorney - Client Privilege 12 Closed Session – NCGS 14331811 a 3 – Attorney - Client Privilege ; and NCGS 14331811 a 4 – Economic Development Upon a motion by Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr , seconded by Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit in closed session for the purposes of consulting with an attorney employed by the Board in order to preserve the attorney - client privilege pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143 - 31811 a 3 , including Johnston County vs Brower , 20 CVS 1827 and to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area , pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143 - 31811 a 4 No action was taken by the Board Commissioner Ted G Godwin moved the Board to adjourn closed session and resume regular session Commissioner Richard D Braswell seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote There being no further business , Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Ted G Godwin seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 11 18 am RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , Chairman Dana G Cuddington , Clerk to the BoardPage