February 6, 2023 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 325 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners February 6 , 2023 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , February 6 , 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 , Tony Braswell , Ted G Godwin , Fred J Smith , Jr , Richard D Braswell , and April Stephens Absent None 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 Commissioner April Stephens opened the meeting with a prayer American Legion Post 346 of Four Oaks led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Richard D Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – December 5 , 2022 10 00 am and 6 00 pm B Department of Transportation – Additions to System The Board concurred with the NC DOT’s request to add the following roads to the State Maintained System Highland Crossing Way , E Odell and W Odell Lane – Highland Crossing – Wilders Township Muscadine Way – Heritage Ridge – Elevation Township Mason Landing Drive and Wyatt Drive – Mason Point East – Micro Township Feather Drive – Eagle Chase – Clayton Township C Town of Kenly – Appointment to Kenly Planning Board Per a request by the Town of Kenly , the Board made the following appointment to the Kenly Planning Board representing the ETJ area of the Town Jamey Wilkinson , 73 Scott Road , Kenly term expiring 2 29 2024 D Town of Micro – Appointment to Micro Planning Board Per a request by the Town of Micro , the Board made the following appointment to the Micro Planning Board representing the ETJ area of the Town Chad Holloman , 423 Oak Grove Inn Road , Selma term expiring 2 28 2026 E Budget Revisions , approved as follows Page326 February 6 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued Health REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59157050 Non - Major Capital Assets 36,01714 10 59207050 Non - Major Capital Assets 189,32113 10 59257050 Non - Major Capital Assets 270,05548 10 59457050 Non - Major Capital Assets 784,72325 10 59607050 Non - Major Capital Assets 68,32600 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 1,348,44300 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 591534154 Medicaid 36,01714 10 592034154 Medicaid 189,32113 10 592534154 Medicaid 270,05548 10 594534154 Medicaid 784,72325 10 596034154 Medicaid 68,32600 TOTAL NET REVENUE 1,348,44300 Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51001700 Vehicles 5,20586 10 51003350 Supplies - Special - Sheriff 2,50000 10 51004300 Special Services 17000 10 51007414 Capital Outlay - Sheriff 1,03276 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 32,71398 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 41,62260 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510032106 Controlled Substance Tax 1,03276 10 510032509 Insurance Recovery 4,62586 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 2,67000 10 510035104 Sheriff Fees 58000 10 510035160 Federal Equitable Sharing 32,71398 TOTAL NET REVENUE 41,62260 Social Services REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61001900 General Assistance 3,81714 10 61004515 Program Expense 2,35530 10 61101909 Crisis 32853 10 61106217 Low Inc Household Water Assistance Program 52116 10 61401902 State County General Assistance 8,62000 10 61401906 State Foster Care 2,75989 10 61451906 State Foster Care 2,75987 10 61454515 Program Expense 1,78400 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 22,94589 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 22,94589Page327 February 6 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued TOTAL NET REVENUE 22,94589 Special Appropriations REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 58556358 JCATS ROAP Grant 305,50000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 305,50000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 585534177 DOT ROAP Grant 305,50000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 305,50000 F Tax Releases & Refunds – 12 16 2022 – 1 15 2023 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 17823 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 , LLC 58499 Real Personal Property Refunds TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 9 16 2022 2 55 24 PM LOCKBOX 2022 - 95679 2000244125 LAUER , KEVIN JOINT TENANTS 41496 WROS 9 19 2022 12 35 50 PM tmeacomes 2022 - 11883 2000236783 REDDICK , ARTHUR L 32000 9 19 2022 3 00 21 PM LOCKBOX 2022 - 125216 2000232708 ELITE MUTUAL INVESTMENTS , 46200 INC 9 19 2022 3 00 21 PM LOCKBOX 2022 - 44287 2000221368 PHILRON , LLC 40000 9 19 2022 3 00 21 PM LOCKBOX 2022 - 102266 2000104435 WEEKS , META MICHELLE 69131 9 19 2022 3 00 21 PM LOCKBOX 2022 - 102267 2000127410 WEEKS , META MICHELLE 1,58810 9 20 2022 3 31 45 PM LOCKBOX 2021 - 35828 2000152898 GXI HOLDINGS LLC 24660 9 22 2022 2 08 45 PM ajsoutherland 2022 - 120310 2000201458 HADLEY HOMES INC 18360 9 22 2022 2 53 36 PM ajsoutherland 2022 - 201511 2000192897 CREWS , WILLIAM SKINNER III 11552 9 23 2022 10 44 08 AM tmeacomes 2022 - 83596 2000223385 HOLBROOK , CYRUS A III 4,21873 9 23 2022 3 08 07 PM tmeacomes 2022 - 11160 2000006906 BAREFOOT , LARRY HUGH 10100 9 27 2022 4 13 23 PM jevans 2022 - 88463 2000161063 PONCE , CONSTANTINO LUGO 1,17117 10 3 2022 3 50 54 PM LOCKBOX 2022 - 73561 2000033061 PARKER , RAY H 2,39375 10 5 2022 4 03 33 PM ajsoutherland 2022 - 43094 2000233499 GATES , SHANE LAMAR 24354 10 11 2022 3 06 56 PM LOCKBOX 2022 - 94559 2000239609 WARREN , LAURA ELIZABETH 18473 TART 10 12 2022 2 54 36 PM tmeacomes 2022 - 55716 50941360 LANE , IONA JOHNSON 37247 North Carolina Vehicle Tax System - Pending Refund Report – September 2022 100 + Payee Name Bill # Transaction Refund Total Change # Reason APOLINAR , 0068546811 173015872 Military 5599 AMY 4602 10201 MORRISON , 0062694177 258127827 Military 14515 MARY MICHELE 11532 3000 29047 MORRISON , 0063363693 258127824 Adjustment 7066 Page328 February 6 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued MARY MICHELE 5808 3000 15874 ORR , DAWN 0068069422 345254368 Situs error 000 MARIE 8943 1726 2981 10198 ORR , DAWN 0068464240 345254372 Situs error 000 MARIE 9331 1801 3110 10640 ORR , EDWARD 0068069683 345254364 Situs error 000 JOHN JR 14108 2723 4703 16088 PEARCE , 0062504833 172012798 Adjustment 11855 TAQUORIS 1503 LAVON 13358 RODRIGUEZ , 0063768168 172626958 Military 24382 LUZ NEREIDA 3090 27472 TRUJILLO , 0066880522 259523805 Adjustment 20513 ERROL 16298 000 36811 3 State of the County Address by Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr thanked Public Information Office staff members Adam Carroll and Ben Armstrong for their assistance with the State of the County video He stated this past March there was a Strategic Planning Session of the Board for two days and the video highlights the six priorities for the year that were established during that session including infrastructure , education funding , financial stewardship , public safety , land use , and County employees Chairman Lawter stated he is proud of the Board for their accomplishments this past year and they are committed to providing the best for the citizens of Johnston County The 2023 State of the County Address by Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr was delivered via video Following is a transcript of the speech by the Chairman Thank you for joining me for another State of the County address I am Johnston County Board of Commissioners Chairman , Butch Lawter and I am pleased to be able to present to you just a few of the many accomplishments and achievements we’ve had at the County level over the past year One of the biggest undertakings we’ve had as Commissioners in 2022 is working toward the implementation of a new Comprehensive Land Use Plan The plan will provide a framework to help guide growth and development in Johnston County for years to come After four public forums and six steering committee meetings we will hold our final public hearing in the coming months and hope to adopt the land use plan later this year We continue to see steady , shared growth across our region with some key economic development announcements over the past year Do Good Foods investment in the Selma community , the life science expansion project at Novo Nordisk in Clayton , Edgewater’s 500,000 square foot , Class A distribution facility in Benson , and the construction of the Al Neyer industrial facility inPagePage pageNumber5329 February 6 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued Smithfield are just a few examples of how Johnston County has proven itself as an attractive destination for industries across the nation County leaders are also looking down the road to find creative ways to bolster job growth This is evident in the recent approval of 175 million in local funds to help with the construction of a new workforce training center in Four Oaks Several studies to plan for future growth were initiated in 2022 A critical regional infrastructure study is in its first phase , which will help lay the groundwork for Public Utilities to determine future water and wastewater needs Phase II of that study will begin later this year A Countywide pay study was approved in the spring of 2022 and implemented last fall to help maintain and attract quality employees County staff continues to provide unparalleled customer service that our residents have come to know and expect To better accommodate our staff and service providers , a space needs study was completed in 2022 , which will help guide the creation of new County facilities in the coming years The grand opening of the new Johnston County Detention Center and Public Safety Center is on the horizon The 115,000 square foot , state - of - the - art detention center provides much needed space for the Sheriff’s Office while the Public Safety Center , which is slated to open in the summer of 2023 , will help expand and centralize our emergency services operations The County remains in solid financial standing as the Finance Department continues its work on the seven year capital financial plan to better forecast long - range future capital needs for the County In November , voters approved a 177 million school bond referendum that will fund construction of a new high school , a new elementary school , and several individual projects at schools across the County The next month , Commissioners allocated additional funds to enhance security measures at all Johnston County Public Schools Residents can rest assured that school safety will always be a top priority for our Board The Board helped Johnston Community College take a big step forward in 2022 by ensuring high school graduates have every opportunity to advance their education through the implementation of the Johnston County Commissioners Promise Program This program supplements state grants and helps bridge the gap in tuition fees not covered by federal Pell grants or other state funds We continue our focus on future parks , greenways and open space opportunities after successfully holding multiple community engagement meetings for the new Johnston County Regional Park in Cleveland As always , I’d like to express my gratitude to the citizens of Johnston County for their steadfast support , as well as to the Board of Commissioners for their commitment and dedication to the County These accomplishments would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of our incredible County staff who are committed to delivering high quality service to every citizen who calls Johnston County home Thank you and God bless Chairman Lawter thanked the staff for the work they do interacting with the public every day He thanked the Board for working together to improve the lives of the citizens in Johnston County 4 Public Comments A Comments from Blackman’s Crossroads Fire Department Board Chairman Benton Johnson Benton Johnson , Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Blackman’s Crossroads Fire Department , addressed the Board Mr Johnson stated he is a retired Fire Chief for the Blackman’s Crossroads Fire Department and his father and three uncles were founding members of the fire department along with other neighbors in the community Mr Johnson stated the fire department was built by the community and is deeply rooted in the culture Mr Johnson reported that Johnston County Emergency Services Director Kevin Hubbard and the current Blackman’s Crossroads Fire Chief met in October of 2020 , December 10 , 2021 , and February 14 , 2022 He stated on March 1 , 2022 the Board of Directors met with Mr Hubbard and Johnston County Fire Marshal Ryan Parker about suggestions for improving the fire department’s response times and the number of certified personnel on the roster PagePage pageNumber6330 February 6 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Johnson stated since the beginning of September 2022 , the Board of Directors has met often with Emergency Services including a meeting with Commissioner Tony Braswell where Commissioner Braswell indicated to them that the fire department was moving in the right direction He further stated that around that same time assistance was being offered to the Blackman’s Crossroads Fire Department through surplus part - time paid firefighters from the Meadow Fire Department Mr Johnson stated their focus has been around training hours and improving response times He continued that on October 3 , 2022 there was a meeting with Mr Hubbard and Mr Parker about progress towards the improvement of operations He stated on October 28 , 2022 there was a meeting with surrounding fire chiefs and personnel was of concern by three departments Mr Johnson stated on November 15 , 2022 , an additional update was given to Mr Hubbard and Mr Parker and the suggestion was made to revisit the progress in January 2023 Mr Johnson stated at the update meeting in January 2023 , Mr Hubbard stated their contract was being pulled and transferred to the Four Oaks Fire Department Mr Johnson reported that after a heated debate with the Board of Directors , it was decided to instead continue with their contract until June 30 , 2023 ; however , in a follow up meeting with Mr Hubbard and Mr Parker , it was decided not to renew the contract Mr Johnson requested the Board of Commissioners allow the fire department more time and extend the contract so they can be a sustainable volunteer fire department B Comments from Kevin Massengill , Blackman’s Crossroads Fire Department Board of Directors Member Kevin Massengill stated he is a resident of Blackman’s Crossroads and he serves on the Blackman’s Crossroads Fire Department Board of Directors as a citizen at large Mr Massengill stated he has seen positive progress with the fire department in the past four months , they are working on getting volunteers trained , and the response times have been improving Mr Massengill stated he supports the volunteers and he called the Board’s attention to 396 signatures of support gathered from citizens He stated the fire department needs help from the County He noted that volunteerism is a problem nationwide and it takes time for proper training C Comments from Gerald Lee , former Blackman’s Crossroads Fire Department Board of Directors Chairman Gerald Lee stated he is a former Board of Directors Chairman for the Blackman’s Crossroads Fire Department and the fire department is stronger than it was one year ago Mr Lee stated the fire department has done everything that Emergency Services has requested of them and they have proved that they can sustain operations Mr Lee stated the fire department is the cornerstone of the community and they would like to have a chance to continue operations D Comments from Joshua Weber of Blue Line Aviation Joshua Weber , Blue Line Aviation of Smithfield , stated he appreciates the continued support from the Board of Commissioners Mr Weber stated Blue Line Aviation is working hard to train the next generation of airline pilots and bring in revenue , but they are receiving pushback from the Airport Authority Mr Weber referenced an email sent this morning to the Board of Commissioners regarding the Airport Authority having multiple violations regarding discrimination against Blue Line Aviation 5 Presentation of Audit Report for Year Ending June 30 , 2022 Finance Director and Deputy County Manager Chad McLamb introduced Alan Thompson with Thompson , Price , Scott , Adams & Co PA , to present the audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30 , 2022 Mr McLamb thanked his staff for all their work and support during the audit process Mr Thompson stated the County staff was cooperative , competent and helpful and his firm issued the opinion of the financial state of the County as a whole He stated the unmodified “ clean report ” is the highest level of reporting that can be obtained Mr Thompson stated there were no significant audit findings , no uncorrected misstatements or disagreements with management and he noted the review of GASB 84 for fiduciary funds , technicalities in Medicaid , and p - cards Mr Thompson commended the tax collection rate stating Johnston County’s collection rate is impressive and serves as a model for other counties Mr Thompson stated overall , the County is in great financial shape Mr Thompson reviewed the following highlights of the report with the Board PagePage pageNumber7331 February 6 , 2023 – 10 00 am ContinuedPagePage pageNumber8332 February 6 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr asked about the difference in cash balance and fund balance Mr Thompson stated the fund balance in the General Fund is the total assets less the liabilities He stated receivables and fixed assets are not in the general fund He stated the fund balance is divided into several categories whether that be restricted or available funds Commissioner Smith clarified that fund balance could be cash , accounts receivable , as well as other assets Mr Thompson agreed with Commissioner Smith At the inquiry of Commissioner Smith , Mr Thompson stated a breakdown of the sales taxes could be provided Commissioner Ted G Godwin moved the Board accept the audit as presented for fiscal year ending June 30 , 2022 Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote Mr McLamb addressed the Board and stated for ten years in a row the County has received a Certificate of Achievement for Finance Excellence from the Government in Finance Association for the United States and Canada He stated this award is a credit to the staff for their work He noted that of the seventeen criteria , the Finance Office received the highest for each of them Mr McLamb commended his staff stating they are the best and work very hard every day PagePage pageNumber9333 February 6 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued 6 Nursing Home Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board Update Jimmy Parker , Chairman of the Nursing Home Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee , provided an update to the Board of Commissioners Mr Parker shared the following information with the Board Page0334 February 6 , 2023 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage1335 February 6 , 2023 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage2336 February 6 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Parker introduced CAC members James Coleman , Heather Norman that will be serving as the new Chair , and Ombudsman Carolyn Pennington Mr Parker stated he has served on the Committee for fourteen years and this will be his last year as Chairman although he will still continue to serve as a member Commissioner Tony Braswell thanked Mr Parker for his service and stated Johnston County is in a better place because of the Committee’s work Commissioner Ted G Godwin asked if the implementation of minimum staffing requirements would cause the closing of facilities Mr Parker stated it should not impact facilities and wage increases have occurred to assist with staffing He noted that communication with families , residents , and the administration is key The Commissioners thanked Mr Parker for his service as Chair of this Committee 7 Emergency Services – Request to Declare Ambulance Surplus Emergency Services Deputy Director Josh Holloman requested the Board to declare the following ambulance as surplus Fleet # 123 – 2012 Chevrolet 4500 Diesel – VIN 1GB6G5CL9B1178046 – Mileage 162,491 He stated staff recommends that the ambulance be donated to Johnston Community College which is allowed under North Carolina General Statute § 160A - 280 that authorizes a County to convey personal property for nonmonetary consideration to a nonprofit corporation if the governing board deems the property to be surplus , obsolete , or unused Mr Holloman stated the ambulance no longer meets the requirements for EMS but would be good for Johnston Community College’s training program Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris commented that this donation will support the students in training at the Community College He stated this is a great program and is training our future EMS providers Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , seconded by Commissioner Richard D Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board adopted the following resolution approving the request to declare the ambulance surplus and donate it to Johnston Community College Resolution Approving Conveyance of Personal Property to Another Governmental Unit Pursuant to GS 160A - 280 WHEREAS , the County of Johnston “ County ” owns a Fleet # 123 - 2012 Chevrolet 4500 Diesel Ambulance VIN 1GB6G5CL9B1178046 that has previously been used in county operations ; and WHEREAS , North Carolina General Statute § 160A - 280 authorizes a county to convey personal property for nonmonetary consideration to another governmental unit within the United States if the governing board deems the property to be surplus , obsolete , or unused ; and WHEREAS , the County of Johnston has determined that the personal property described above is surplus , obsolete , or unused ; and WHEREAS , the County of Johnston finds that the public will benefit from the conveyance of the property described above by assisting the Johnston Community College with necessary equipment THEREFORE , THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLVES THAT Page3337 February 6 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued 1 The manager and or finance officer of Johnston County is authorized to execute all documents necessary to convey the Fleet # 123 - 2012 Chevrolet 4500 Diesel Ambulance described above to Johnston Community College 2 The consideration for the conveyance is the public benefit from the conveyance of the property described above by assisting Johnston Community College with necessary equipment 3 In accordance with the notice requirements of NCGS § 160A - 280 , public notice of this resolution was given by posting on the county’s website on January 25 , 2023 Adopted this the 6th day of February , 2023 8 Public Utilities – Neuse River Wastewater Pump Station Improvement Proposed Budget Revision Utilities Director Chandra Farmer , PE , reported that in order to accommodate increased future flow from the Town of Four Oaks , additional system improvements are necessary She explained the County’s Four Oaks Wastewater Pump Station WWPS transmits flow to the County’s Holt Lake WWPS , and the County’s Holt Lake WWPS sends flow to the County’s Neuse River WWPS , in order to pump flow to the Central Johnston County Regional WWTF Ms Farmer stated the County’s consultant CDM Smith , Inc completed the preliminary design study for the proposed improved facilities at the Neuse River Wastewater Pump Station She stated they identified a detailed project scope to achieve additional capacity at a relocated WWPS , and staff recommends proceeding with the detailed project design Ms Farmer presented the proposed project budget revision for technical services to complete the project , as follows Expense Existing Proposed Technical Design Services Preliminary Study 105,00000 105,00000 Detailed Project Design , Permitting & Bidding 000 767,00000 Limited Construction Administration & Observation 000 81,00000 Total 105,00000 953,00000 Revenue Fund 68 Sewer Balance 105,00000 953,00000 Total 105,00000 953,00000 Ms Farmer requested the Board’s approval of the proposed project budget Commissioner Richard D Braswell asked if there was a target date for the design Ms Farmer stated the design is estimated to be complete in late 2023 and construction to be completed in 12 - 18 months Upon a motion by Commissioner Richard D Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried unanimously , the Board approved the proposed 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 85710406 Technical Services 848,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 848,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 83 857137925 Transfer from Other Funds 848,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 848,00000 9 Appointments Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr announced the following The Airport Authority has one 1 position open with five 5 applicants for consideration ; The Health Board has one 1 General Public position open with two 2 applicants for consideration ; andPage4338 February 6 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued The Planning Board has five 5 positions open with eleven 11 applicants for consideration The Chairman announced that the votes for the Airport Authority , Board of Health General Public , and Planning Board , would be conducted via written ballot Ballots were distributed to the Commissioners who completed their votes , signed the ballot , and submitted it for the Clerk to the Board The Chairman stated the results would be tallied and certified upon adjournment and announced at the 6 00 pm meeting Note At the 6 00 pm meeting , the Chairman announced the following Airport Authority – Bobby Kenneth Jones , II was appointed to fill an unexpired term ending March 31 , 2024 Johnston County Board of Health – Ray Stott was reappointed representing General Public for a three year term to expire on February 28 , 2026 Johnston County Planning Board – Will Letchworth and A Brooke Holmes were reappointed for a three year term to expire on February 28 , 2026 Jared Keith Crenshaw , Jack H Sasser , II and Gary Lovering were appointed for a three year term to expire on February 28 , 2026 Other Appointments Board of Health Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , seconded by Commissioner Richard D Braswell , and carried unanimously , the Board reappointed Kathleen Lanc representing Nurse to the Johnston County Board of Health for a three year term to expire on February 28 , 2026 Economic Development Advisory Board Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried unanimously , the Board reappointed Clyde Castleberry representing Archer Lodge , Patrick Pierce representing Clayton , Randy Jones representing Pine Level , Kevin Dougherty representing Princeton , and Cheryl Oliver representing Selma to the Economic Development Advisory Board for two year terms to expire on February 28 , 2025 and granted waivers in the length of service policy for Mr Castleberry , Mr Jones , and Ms Oliver 10 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of December 2022 , as follows Enforced Collections December 2022 YTD 22 23 Wage Garnishments 24 85 Bank Attachments 3 42 Levies 0 0 Foreclosures Complaints Filed December 2022 0 Pending 4 Dollars Collected December 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 December 31 , 2022 As of December 31 , 2021 169,259,12661 Levy 157,118,23619 Levy 131,757,08778 Payments 130,396,05735 Payments 37,502,03883 Balance 26,722,17884 Balance 7784 Collected 8299 Collected - 515 RMV – NCVTS Collections December 2022 December 2021 1,567,31381 1,446,05181Page5339 February 6 , 2023 – 10 00 am Continued YTD 22 23 - 10,213,43954 YTD 21 22 - 9,437,38224 Ms Andrews stated 10,000 delinquent bills have been mailed She noted that online listing began and just under 15,000 property owners have listed online Commissioner Richard D Braswell thanked the Tax Office for keeping the County in great shape Ms Andrews thanked her staff for their hard work and the citizens of the County for paying their taxes in a timely manner Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris thanked Ms Andrews and her staff for their service as well as the citizens 11 Manager Reports and Comments None 12 Board Reports and Comments Commissioner Richard D Braswell stated he has had feedback from the Towns regarding sewer services He stated if the plan is kept on schedule there will be great things coming for the future Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated he is the representative for the Hospital Board and he reminded everyone to wear red for heart health in February Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr reminded everyone that the draft Sewer Policy has been given to the Board to review and provide feedback to staff 13 Closed Session – NCGS 14331811 a 3 – Attorney - Client Privilege ; NCGS 14331811 a 4 – Economic Development and NCGS 14331811 a 5 Acquisition of Property 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 , 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 and to establish or instruct staff concerning the negotiation of the price and terms of a contract concerning the acquisition of real property pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143 - 31811 a 5 No action was taken by the Board Commissioner Ted G Godwin moved the Board to adjourn closed session and resume regular session Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote There being no further business , Commissioner Ted G Godwin moved the Board adjourn Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 12 29 pm RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , Chairman Dana G Cuddington , Clerk to the BoardPage