December 4, 2023 - 10:00 AM - Board of Commissioners Highlights

10 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING DECEMBER 4 , 2023 - 10 00 AM Videos of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners meetings may be viewed at the following https wwwyoutubecom jocogovnc Marine Corps League Detachment 1236 of Johnston County led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag 1 Organization of the Board Commissioner RS " Butch " Lawter , Jr was elected to serve as Chairman and Commissioner Patrick E Harris as Vice Chairman for one year terms 2 Approval Discussion of Agenda - Agenda approved removing Item No 6 Appointments to the 6pm meeting 3 Consent Agenda Items - Consent agenda approved A Approval of Minutes - November 6 , 2023 10 00 am and 6 00 pm B Call for Public Hearing - Johnston County Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance Johnston County Public Utilities is requesting the Board to schedule a public hearing for the March 4 , 2024 10 00 am meeting to allow for public comment on the proposed ordinance revisions as it relates to Johnston County Erosion and Sediment Control C RTZ Advisory Board Staff requests the Board to appoint Niels Nielsen to the RTZ Advisory Board representing Novo Nordisk to fill an unexpired term ending December 31 , 2024 D Johnston County Attorney's Office The Johnston County Attorneys Office does not have a case , matter , and document management software system that consolidates information in a single platform HighQ provides a secure , customized , integrated software solution for legal intake , case , matter , and document management , public records workflow , team collaboration , and reporting intended to enhance services provided This request meets sole source requirements because it is a needed product that provides an enterprise - wide software application system that is available from only one source of supply and is compatible with our current software systems , enhancing effective and efficient operations The proposed scope of work and quote were fully negotiated and the proposal has been reviewed by IT staff Funds are available within the current budget for the procurement Staff request the Board to approve Sole Source Procurement for HighQ legal management software from Thomson Reuters with a one - time implementation cost of 30,55000 and software subscription and licensing at 1,99700 per month E Design - Build Project Delivery - Johnston County Law Enforcement Center - Public Defender's Office Upfit Project The North Carolina General Assembly established a Public Defenders Office for Johnston County effective July 1 , 2024 Johnston County is responsible for providing space for this office Schedule demands require that this work be completed as soon as possible in such a manner as to meetPagethe needs of Johnston County and the Johnston County Court System Given the immediate need of the Public Defenders Office Upfit Project , the flexibility required to move the project forward , and the anticipated cost of this project , the design - build project delivery method advantages best coincide with the core needs and risks of this project Staff respectfully recommends the Johnston County Board of Commissioners approve the establishment of these criteria for determining circumstances under which the design - build method is appropriate for the Public Defenders Office Upfit Project and authorize the use of the design - build project delivery method for the project F Town of Selma - Appointment to Appearance Commission The Town of Selma is requesting the Board to make the following appointment to the Selma Appearance Commission representing the ETJ area of the Town Dr Brittany McCoy - 68 Montgomery Heights Road , Selma G Town of Benson - Resolution for Jimmy Capps Highway The Town of Benson is requesting the Board to adopt a resolution renaming a portion of I40 to " Jimmy Capps Highway " H Adoption of Regular Board Meeting Schedule for 2024 I Approval of Public Officials ' Bonds for the County Each year staff requests the Board to approve public officials ' bonds for County employees All regular employees are bonded under a blanket bond of 50,000 Certain positions require different bonding amounts J Appointments Smithfield Fire Protection District Commission Advertised in October 1 position for a one year term to create staggered terms - indicates the need for a waiver in the length of service policy Mark Lane has applied for reappointment Nursing Home Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board - 13 positions ; 1 year initial term for new appointees or 3 year terms for reappointed members Glenda Apple , Florence Burrell , Renee Zais , Leighanna Worley , Marie Dodson and Catherine McCormick have applied for appointment Veterans Services Advisory Board - 3 positions ; 3 year terms Eligible applicants must be a veteran and reside within one of the following Johnston County Board of Commissioner Districts District 1 , District 5 , and District 7 One position will be appointed to represent each District Rudy Baker representing District 5 has applied for reappointment Mr Baker would require a waiver in the length of service policy Research and Training Zone Advisory Committee - 1 position ; 3 year term Norwood Thompson has applied for reappointment and would require a waiver in the length of service policy K Budget RevisionsPagei Finance - 62,20521 - To appropriate opioid settlement funds received 11 6 23 ii Jail - 6400 - To move revenues into appropriate expenditure line items iii Library - 10,32200 - To move Grant funds to correct accounts iv Sheriff - 15,86315 - To move revenues into appropriate expenditure line items L Tax Releases & Refunds - 10 16 2023 - 11 15 2023 4 Public Comments The following individuals addressed the Board during Public Comment • Joe Milazzo , Regional Transportation Alliance • James Coleman , Chairman , Department of Social Services Board • Christine Dowdell , Director , Department of Social Services Note Full comments can be viewed in the video from the meeting at the following link https wwwyoutubecom watch v XJERK8aDlrQ 5 Johnston County Economic Development Corporation Request approved The Johnston County Economic Development Corporation solicited qualification statements for professional design and construction services for an HVAC Equipment Replacement and Repair Project for the Johnston County Workforce Development Center The Johnston County Research Training Zone Advisory Committee recommends funding the project to provide for necessary building upgrades to replace and repair equipment that is past its end of life and obsolete The funding request for the project is 840,00000 from the RTZ Special Revenue Fund Staff requests the Board to approve appropriation of 840,00000 from the RTZ Special Revenue Fund for the purpose of the HVAC Equipment Replacement and Repair Project for the Johnston County Workforce Development Center and approve necessary budget amendments and any other documents necessary to fund the Project 6 Appointments - Moved to the 6pm meeting Economic Development Advisory Board - 5 positions ; 2 year term 2 at - large positions , 1 representing Town of Smithfield , 1 representing Town of Four Oaks , 1 representing Town of Benson Tourism Authority - 4 positions ; 3 year terms Applicants must be an owner or operator of a hotel , motel , or other taxable tourist accommodation 7 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Informational item Tax Administrator , Jocelyn Andrews recognized Dennis Woodward for receiving the 2023 North Carolina Appraiser of the Year at the North Carolina Association of Assessing Officers conference 8 Manager Reports and Comments NonePage9 Board Reports and Comments Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris mentioned touring The Hope Center in Fuquay Varina last week He stated this is a partnership between Alliance Health and KidsPeace He said the committee will be meeting with Alliance on options to have a facility like that here in Johnston County Vice Chairman Harris also mentioned the Health Department is looking at options of adding additional clinical space to the Health Department and more information will be brought back to the Board at a later date Commissioner April Stephens stated she is very excited to see Mr Lawter and Mr Harris reappointed as Chairman and Vice Chairman for another year Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated one part of the Land Use Plan looks at preservation of open space Commissioner Godwin said he serves on the Agriculture Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Board and they are doing some good things and there would be more to come Chairman RS " Butch " Lawter , Jr stated the Board's Strategic Planning Session would be held on February 15th and 16th , 2024 at the Clayton Center Chairman Lawter also mentioned the proposed name change of a portion of NC 42 , located between the intersection of NC 42 50 and the Johnston Wake County line Chairman Lawter stated there have been three community meetings and because we are choosing to rename that portion of the road , we are required to have a public hearing Chairman Lawter called for a public hearing on January 2 , 2024 at 6 00 pm 10 Closed Session - NCGS 14331811 a 3 - Attorney - Client Privilege and NCGS 14331811 a 5 - Acquisition of Property No action was taken Page