Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2026 6:00 PM

10 61 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners February 16 , 2026 6 00 pm The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , February 16 , 2026 at 6 00 pm in the Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina The following members were present Present Chairman Patrick E Harris , Vice Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , Ted G Godwin , April Stephens , Bill Stovall , Michelle Pace Davis and Mike Rose 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 Cuddington and Executive Assistant Deputy Clerk Susie Reeves Chairman Patrick E Harris called the meeting to order at 6 00 pm Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis opened the meeting with an invocation Commissioner April Stephens led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag Chairman Harris announced that ballots are at the Commissioners ’ seats for the agenda item related to the Planning Board appointments He stated the Commissioners will complete their ballots and submit them to the Deputy Clerk who will tally the results to be announced later in the meeting 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Vice Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda with the following amendments move Agenda Item No 6 – Presentation of Audit Report for Year Ending June 30 , 2025 to become Agenda Item No 3 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Department of Transportation – Additions to System The Board concurred with the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s recommendation to add the following roads to the State Maintained System Two Bellas Court and Painters Place – Brighton Glen – Pleasant Grove Township Earnest Way and River Banks Drive – Godfrey Farm – Beulah Township Sunrise Ridge Dr SR3408 , Twilight Trail and Eclipse Court – Summer Ridge Plantation – Pleasant Grove Township B Town of Micro – Appointments to Micro Planning Board and Board of Adjustment Per a request by the Town of Micro , the Board made the following appointments to the Micro Planning Board and Board of Adjustment representing the ETJ area of the Town Gary Wheeler - 224 Bizzell Grove Church Road , Selma term expiring February 2029 Chad Holloman - 423 Oak Grove Inn Road , Selma term expiring February 2029 C Town of Benson – Appointment to Benson Board of Adjustment Per a request by the Town of Benson , the Board made the following appointment to the Benson Board of Adjustment representing the ETJ area of the Town Lanie Norris , 1435 Ivey Road , Benson term expiring on 12 31 2027 Page62 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued D Sheriff’s Office – Request to Surplus Vehicle Per the request of Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell , the Board declared the following vehicle surplus that was involved in an accident and declared a total loss by the insurance carrier 2025 Dodge Durango VIN 1C4SDJFT5SC538702 County Asset # 15662 E Budget Revisions , approved as follows Health REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59550200 Salaries & Wages 7,98900 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 7,98900 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 595534155 State Grant 7,98900 7,98900 TOTAL NET REVENUE Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51004300 Special Services 20000 10 51007400 Capital Outlay 15,85518 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 10,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 26,05518 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510032509 Insurance Recovery 15,85518 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 10,20000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 26,05518 Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51001700 Vehicles 47690 10 51004300 Special Services 4000 10 51007400 Capital Outlay 34,51878 10 51007414 Capital Outlay - Sheriff 18,81500 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 2,42170 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 56,27238 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510032509 Insurance Recovery 34,51878 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 19,33190 10 510035160 Federal Equitable Sharing 2,42170 TOTAL NET REVENUE 56,27238 F Appointments , approved as follows with waivers in the length of service policy where needed • Micro Firefighters Relief Fund Board of Trustees – Trenton V Lassiter was appointed for a two year term to expire on February 28 , 2028 • Johnston County Board of Health – Tamara W Barbour was appointed representing Nurse for a three year term to expire on February 28 , 2029 Page63 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued • Tourism Authority – Nicole Youngblood was appointed to fill unexpired term ending 10 31 2026 • Veteran’s Service Advisory Board – Demetrius Johnson was appointed representing District 2 for a three year term to expire on February 28 , 2029 G Tax Releases and Refunds – 12 16 2025 – 01 15 2026 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 12 29 2025 4 11 48 PM dwoodward2 2025 - 8892 2000076528 BAREFOOT , GARY DALE 50654 12 29 2025 4 27 32 PM dwoodward2 2025 - 54264 2000181363 HOPKINS , GARY W 12033 12 30 2025 8 27 16 AM dwoodward2 2025 - 26673 2000247193 COTTEN , HAROLD L 24816 12 30 2025 8 48 20 AM dwoodward2 2025 - 13695 2000252605 BOCCHICCHIO FAMILY TRUST 1,38629 12 30 2025 10 16 54 AM ALassiter 2025 - 40769 2000267361 FOSS RECYCLING INC 12,61762 12 30 2025 2 09 21 PM dwoodward2 2025 - 127730 2000055424 WILSON MILLS FARM LLC 3,15583 12 31 2025 11 39 38 AM cfutch 2025 - 5095 2000259542 ARDMORE FLOWERS PROPCO , LLC - 318,75350 12 31 2025 11 41 07 AM cfutch 2025 - 5095 2000259542 ARDMORE FLOWERS PROPCO , LLC 10,68049 12 31 2025 11 45 41 AM cfutch 2025 - 5096 2000259542 ARDMORE FLOWERS PROPCO , LLC - 265,44650 12 31 2025 11 47 14 AM cfutch 2025 - 5096 2000259542 ARDMORE FLOWERS PROPCO , LLC 8,89433 1 2 2026 10 58 05 AM dwoodward2 2025 - 112777 2000148845 STUTTS , LISA BOYETTE 1,38769 1 2 2026 4 18 52 PM ALassiter 2025 - 121515 2000176289 WALKER AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 48948 1 5 2026 1 01 51 PM ALassiter 2025 - 71126 2000194465 LORREN , LYNN W 12700 1 8 2026 9 57 52 AM cfutch 2025 - 75030 2000263614 MAYO , RANDELL EDWARD 23428 1 8 2026 10 20 12 AM cfutch 2025 - 20808 2000216448 CARROLL , JERRY LEE 46292 1 8 2026 11 48 14 AM cfutch 2025 - 118679 2000056794 TURNER , ALLEN 18993 1 8 2026 2 49 48 PM cfutch 2025 - 77839 2000130781 MELLOR , JOHN J 36560 1 8 2026 3 11 35 PM cfutch 2025 - 121291 2000254591 WADE , CRAIG ALAN 23038 1 8 2026 3 18 33 PM cfutch 2025 - 54567 2000232192 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, DAVID 0080522588 476615468 Situs error 000 WILSON 15306 3760 5102 16648 GUDIVAKA , 0080951058 477954088 Situs error 000 SIVA RAMA 15897 KRISHNA 3905 5299 17291 KOESTLER , 0081657353 239582714 Military 22523 NICHOLAS 21851 ANDREW 44374 MORECK , 0088302859 476883588 Situs error 000 JENNIFER 10211 LYNN 2609 3630 11232 PARENTI , KIM 0088448256 476883616 Situs error 000 ALISON 17915 4578PagePage pageNumber767 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued 6370 19707 SHEREN , 0088434081 476883632 Sits error 000 BENJAMIN 17834 CROCKER 4557 6341 19618 SPENCE , 0088622894 239250814 Adjustment 12233 JONATHAN 2706 MATTHEW 14939 TORO , JOSE 0088618837 358876017 Change of 21471 County 18267 6089 45827 3 Presentation of Audit Report for Year Ending June 30 , 2025 Finance Officer and Deputy County Manager Chad McLamb commended Thompson , Price , Scott , Adams & Co PA for their work with the County He stated they have made the audit process efficient and effective for Johnston County Mr McLamb also thanked the County employees for their assistance with the audit He introduced Mr Alan Thompson to present the audit for year ending June 30 , 2025 Mr Alan Thompson with Thompson , Price , Scott , Adams & Co PA , presented the audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30 , 2025 Mr Thompson stated the primary reason Johnston County hires them as an independent firm is to provide an opinion on Johnston County’s financial statements He noted they issue an unmodified report , which is the best outcome possible He stated on page one of the executive summary of the audit , the Board would find their responsibilities regarding the audit described in three paragraphs and these cover the engagement letter , professional standards , and the assurances provided Mr Thompson noted on page two , they highlighted two risks typically identified in nearly all audits ; 1 management override of controls and 2 improper revenue recognition ; however , he stated they plan and test around these items and after testing , were satisfied Mr Thompson stated under the significant accounting policies , the major change this year was GASB Statement 101 , which adds sick leave to the balance sheet He stated previously , this was only noted in the financial statements He explained the computation is lengthy , but essentially , sick leave is categorized into three parts ; 1 the amount used upon retirement , 2 unused amounts , and 3 amounts expected to be used during employment and the latter is now included on the balance sheet He stated with regards to significant accounting estimates , like the allowance for doubtful accounts , compensated absences , and depreciation , they found all those estimates to be reasonable and satisfactory He stated the financial statement disclosures were also neutral , consistent , and clear and he noted no difficulties were encountered during the audit , and there were no uncorrected misstatements or disagreements with management Mr Thompson stated management provided a st representation letter dated January 21 and they are unaware of any consultations with external accountants or auditors Mr Thompson stated there were a few technical errors identified in the Medicaid program within the broader report ; however , there are no questioned costs , so the situation remains satisfactory Mr Thompson reviewed the following comparative data with the Board PagePage pageNumber868 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm ContinuedPagePage pageNumber969 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued Mr Thompson stated the property tax collection rate remains impressive at 999 which is notable for a County of this size Mr Thompson continued his review with the Board , as follows Page070 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm ContinuedPage171 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued Mr Thompson offered to answer any questions of the Board Commissioner Ted G Godwin asked about the methodology as it relates to the group weighted comparison Mr Thompson stated initially , it was based on a range of ten counties grouped by population He stated recently , it has shifted to include all entities above or below 100 million , making the comparison less practical , but nevertheless , efforts have been made to maintain its usefulness Chairman Patrick E Harris thanked Mr Thompson for the information Upon a motion by Vice Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board accepted the audit as presented 4 State of the County Address by Chairman Patrick E Harris The 2026 State of the County Address by Chairman Patrick E Harris was delivered by video Following is a transcript of the video Hello , I’m Patrick Harris , Chairman of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners On behalf of my fellow Commissioners and our County staff , welcome to the annual State of the County Address As we reflect on 2025 and the tremendous work accomplished across Johnston County , I want to highlight the priorities that guide us throughout the year infrastructure , financial stewardship , public safety , education funding , land use , and — most importantly — our County employees Page272 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued Preserving Johnston County’s farms and natural areas remains one of the highest land - use priorities This past year , in partnership with the Triangle Land Conservancy , the County helped preserve 635 acres in the Archer Lodge , Benson , Middlesex , and Selma communities With the County’s financial support , the Johnston Soil and Water Conservation District also purchased two conservation easements in 2025 , ensuring another 202 acres will remain in farming forever And in the first quarter of this year , Soil and Water expects to preserve an additional 118 acres Commissioners are putting the finishing touches on a new Unified Development Ordinance This ordinance will help ensure that we remain true to our comprehensive land - use plan , which places a strong emphasis on preserving Johnston County’s rural character With County financial support , Johnston Community College opened its Advanced Manufacturing Training Facility last fall in Four Oaks The center now hosts programs in welding , applied engineering , and mechanical and computer - integrated machining We’re confident this facility will help attract good - paying advanced manufacturing jobs to Johnston County In fact , Vulcan Elements — a manufacturer of rare - earth magnets — has already announced plans to train its 1,000 employees there In late fall , the County began construction on its first - ever park Johnston Regional Park , located in the Cleveland community , will open later this year with four pickleball courts , two basketball courts , a fishing pond , and ample parking And that’s just phase one Future phases will add multi - use fields , walking trails , a playground , a dog park , a disc golf course , a skate park , and an amphitheater With your input through surveys and community meetings , the County also completed a Comprehensive Trails and Greenways Plan in 2025 Recently approved by Commissioners , the plan envisions a connected network of trails linking residents to parks , nature preserves , downtown shops and restaurants — and even neighboring counties Some folks may one day bike or walk to work right here in Johnston County As your Commissioners , we continue to invest in job creation because we want you to be able to work in the County you call home That’s why we chose to award incentives to Vulcan Elements , a company producing rare - earth materials critical to our nation’s defense We know incentives are not without controversy , and we hear your concerns But this project has the potential to create a thousand jobs right here in Johnston County — a thousand people who won’t have to pile into their cars and battle congestion on I - 40 or I - 95 every day These will be good jobs , paying well above the County average And it’s important to remember these incentives pose no financial risk to the County If Vulcan fails to meet its hiring and investment targets , it receives nothing Commissioners also supported bringing college baseball to Smithfield Beginning in 2027 , the Smithfield Tobs — a wood - bat summer team for college players — will take the field in a stadium that Johnston County will help build With the creation of a single fire tax district in 2024 , Johnston County ensured that all fire departments have the staffing and equipment they need to protect our residents and their property The innovative approach has drawn attention from other counties across the state , many of which are calling Johnston County to learn how we did it The County continues to maintain its AAA bond rating , allowing us to borrow money at the lowest possible interest rates That rating will save Johnston County taxpayers millions of dollars as we pay off debt for new schools , including Swift Creek Elementary , which opened this year , and the new Clayton High School , where construction is now underway Just as important , these projects are moving hundreds of our children out of mobile classrooms and into modern , safe learning environments Like many of you , I paid a higher property tax bill in 2025 following the countywide revaluation and the tax rate set by Commissioners And like you , I had grown accustomed to tax bills that actually decreased from year to year , thanks to rate cuts adopted in recent years But this year , the County faced needs that simply could not be postponed Much of the additional revenue went toward new hires in critical departments , including Emergency Services , where Commissioners approved 16 new positions We added staff in Social Services , Public Health , and 911 Communications , among others These investments ensure the County can respond to emergencies , provide lifesaving care , and support our most vulnerable residents Looking ahead , in 2026 , the County will complete expansions of its water and sewer plants Paid for by water and sewer users , these projects will ensure that Johnston County has the capacity to welcome new industries , shops , restaurants and families in the years ahead Page373 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued Thank you for joining me for the State of the County Address I’m proud to report that the state of Johnston County is strong — and growing stronger as we continue to focus on the Board’s priorities We are truly blessed to live in one of the greatest counties in North Carolina , and it remains our aim as Commissioners to serve you well Thank you again for being here , and God bless you Patrick E Harris , Chairman 5 Public Comments A Emergency Services Director Ryan Parker Emergency Services Director Ryan Parker provided an update on the Fire and EMS study He shared progress regarding staff’s engagement with Mosley Architects and Matrix Consulting Mr Parker stated as approved by the Board , staff commissioned a Fire and EMS Station Study in the summer of 2025 to guide future placement of EMS and fire stations He stated he is pleased to report that staff met with Terry Lewis of Matrix th Consulting on February 6 and reviewed the initial draft He stated staff provided feedback and highlighted particular aspects relevant to the study and Mr Lewis will incorporate these insights into the second draft , which staff anticipates presenting to the Board at the end of March or the beginning of April Mr Parker offered to answer any questions from the Board and stated staff looks forward to sharing the results of the study and analysis Chairman Patrick E Harris stated this study will add valuable data and scientific rationale behind station locations moving forward Mr Parker agreed and stated this approach confirms findings from an internal review and offers new perspectives 6 Public Hearings Rezoning Conditional Use Requests Advertised – The Johnstonian News and The News in Review – January 21 and 28 , 2026 Certified letters were mailed to adjoining property owners on January 20 , 2026 Notices were posted at the locations on November 6 , 2025 for Cases 25 - 12 and 25 - 13 The Chairman opened the Rezoning Hearing for Case 25 - 12 Case 25 - 12 Petition to rezone 3903 acres of a 42568 acre parcel located in the 200 Block of Langdon Road SR 1327 in the Elevation Township from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business - Conditional Zoning GB - CZ Tax ID 07E06037 Owner Langdon Road Farm - LAN , LLC Applicant Langdon Road Farm - LAN , LLC Conditional Zoning Request Contractor’s office with storage yard , mini - storage , open storage Planning Director Braston Newton stated the petition is to rezone 3903 acres of a 42568 acre parcel located in the 200 block of Langdon Road SR 1327 in the Elevation Township from Agricultural Residential to General Business - Conditional Zoning He stated the conditional zoning request is to allow for a contractor’s office with storage yard , mini - storage , and open storage The surrounding land uses are zoned Agricultural Residential and used for residential and agricultural purposes ; General Business – Special Use District and used for auto and equipment repair ; and Agricultural Residential – Special Use District and used as a cell tower Mr Newton stated the area is located within a designated “ Rural Living ” land use place type on the County’s Envision Johnston Comprehensive Land Use Plan and these areas are characterized by low density residential development with larger lots and more open space Mr Newton stated the traffic count for this portion of Langdon Road is not available He stated Langdon Road appears on the Comprehensive Transportation Plan as a secondary road with adequate design capacity with no noted improvement needed Mr Newton stated the applicant did provide a site plan for review as part of the agenda packet He stated the site plan shows access only off of Langdon Road Mr Newton stated the balance of the remaining 42 acres has already been approved by the Planning Board for a residential development The Chairman called for the applicant to come forward and called the following to everyone’s attention Proposed Conditions 1 The following uses shall be permitted Contractor’s office with storage yard , Mini - Storage , Open Storage Proposed by applicant Page474 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued 2 Lighting will be two wall - mounted wall packs located on the sides of the existing building Proposed by applicant 3 Lighting will be down lighting so as not to shine onto adjacent properties and to minimize glare 4 NCDOT driveway permit must be obtained along with any roadway improvements 5 Driveway access must meet Fire Department standards 6 The development shall conform to all requirements of the Johnston County Land Development Code 7 Applicant shall submit a detailed site plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department Staff 8 A Class B landscape buffer shall be installed along all rezoning lines Existing vegetation may be used 9 All signage shall comply with the Johnston County sign code 10 All buildings and or structures must comply with rules enforced by Federal , State , and Local agencies Conditional Zoning Applicant Questions 1 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or promote the public health , safety , and general welfare ; Applicant The acreage that is being proposed to be developed within the subject parcel NCPin 163300 - 20 - 6018 is located outside of the 100 - year floodplain Ingress and egress to the proposed development will be provided by a single driveway The driveway will meet local and NCDOT design and safety standards , including width and radii , site distances and triangles The proposed on - site stormwater management BMP will be designed to meet the requirements of the Johnston County Stormwater Ordinance Renovations to the existing building will meet current State Building Code standards 2 That the use of the development appears to comply with all required use and intensity regulations of Articles II & IV of the Johnston County Land Development Code and the applicable specific standards in section 14 - 257 and with all applicable regulations ; Applicant The proposed site improvements include renovating an existing building and the development of outdoor storage areas topped with an abc stone course Upon review of the aerial photography available on Johnston County GIS , this area has been utilized for temporary and permanent rooftop and other impervious surfaces going back to 2001 A copy of the aerial views from 2013 , 2017 and 2021 are included with this application and are noted as Attachment 3 3 That the use or development is located , designed , and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property , or that the use or development is a public necessity ; Applicant The development of the parcel includes retaining and renovating the existing 222 ’ L x 28 ’ W building Photos of the existing building , taken on 9 22 25 , are included with this application and are noted as attachment 4 In addition to the building renovation , other site enhancements include a Class “ B ” landscape buffer around the North , East and West sides of the parcel The existing 50 ’ riparian buffer , located on the south side of the parcel , is to remain undisturbed Due to the growth of the area and increase in population and customer base , the owner is proposing to develop the parcel for his business needs 4 That the use or development conforms with general plans for the physical development of the County’s Planning jurisdiction , the Design Manual , or other development policies as adopted by the Board of Commissioners Applicant As per the Johnston County Land Use Plan , the area along Langdon Rd that contains the subject parcel is designated as an “ Agricultural Area ” However , other property within the “ Agricultural Area ” adjacent to Langdon Road has been approved for the GB - CZ zoning district As per Johnston County GIS , the Randy Lee McGee property located North of the subject parcel is currently zoned GB - CZ The McGee property is located at 582 Langdon Road and has been issued NCPin 163300 - 21 - 3217 Mr Jonathan Barnes from Dalton Engineering and Associates , 446 East Main Street , Clayton , addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant Mr Barnes stated they are assisting the ownership group with the rezoning application He stated the conditions as listed are acceptable to the applicant Mr Barnes stated with regards to the site layout , there is an existing structure that partially extends into the building setback , and the applicant has agreed to remove that portion to ensure compliance He offered to answer questions from the Board and indicated there is also a representative of the ownership present to assist Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis asked if it is the intention to have a contractor’s yard or is this primarily for outdoor storage Mr Barnes responded it will mainly be for outdoor storage Vice Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr asked about the mini - storage use Mr Sam Jones , 1848 NC Hwy 50 South , addressed the Board stating he is one of the owners and developers of this project Mr Jones stated they purchased the entire tract and are developing a residentialPage575 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued subdivision on most of it He stated there is an existing storage warehouse , sometimes referred to as the potato house , and they are looking for ways to preserve that building Mr Jones stated an aerial photo was previously shown , but he noted that is now outdated He stated they have since cleaned up all the junk and tractor trailers that were left behind and the building will be brought up to code He stated the plan is for a landscape contractor , general contractor , builder , painter , or someone working in the community to have the opportunity to rent the building and use the yard for storage of trailers , trucks , equipment , or materials He stated they initially included mini - storage as a use to keep their options open , but since that does not fit with the current plans , they are focusing on outdoor storage alongside the building He stated there likely will not be mini - storage added and if they decide to pursue that in the future , they could come back and request permission before moving forward Vice Chairman Lawter asked if mini - storage could be removed from the conditions Mr Jones agreed that mini - storage could be removed Vice Chairman Lawter asked if there are any other changes planned besides cosmetic updates Mr Jones stated the existing building needs some upgrades , and they will complete all necessary inspections for structural or electrical changes He stated the section where there is a different colored roof will be removed which will bring the building out of the setback , as indicated on the plans At the inquiry of Commissioner Davis , Mr Jones indicated that all structures , including the old labor camp and house , are being cleared with proper demolition permits He stated the darker portion of the long building will be removed Vice Chairman Lawter asked if there are plans for any new facilities Mr Jones responded they are just planning on code updates to the existing structure Upon a question by Commissioner Mike Rose , Mr Jones stated the main intent is to rent the property to a single tenant or use it themselves , though the open storage space could possibly be divided if needed Commissioner April Stephens stated she would like to clarify a point regarding mini - storage in that since this is a conditional zoning and if mini - storage is removed , then the applicant would no longer be able to pursue mini - storage as a use Mr Newton confirmed the statement by Commissioner Stephens and noted that should the Board desire to approve the application removing mini - storage as a use , that amendment would need to be included in the motion for clarification Mr Jones stated the property is not quite large enough for mini - storage He stated they have observed a demand for contractor yards within the County , and there are limited options available for small contractors or entrepreneurs seeking that type of space Commissioner Davis asked about hours of operation Vice Chairman Lawter stated historically , most of the County’s projects have stipulated hours of operation He stated given the nature of a contractor yard , the Board could consider early morning through dusk , with some flexibility , to be appropriate He asked what has typically been done regarding operating hours in similar situations Mr Newton stated historically , opening times have varied , usually starting at 6 30 am , though this could be challenging for construction - related uses He stated closing is typically around 7 00 pm , with summer hours occasionally extending later , especially for jobs like concrete finishing that may start early He noted that compliance with the Countys noise ordinance would be in effect particularly given the approved residential development nearby Vice Chairman Lawter asked if there is a map available of residential development Mr Newton stated only one lot borders the site and the rest are positioned on the right side Mr Jones stated there will be a fence , landscape buffer , and mesh fabric separating the building from the subdivision Page676 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued There being no further public comments , the Chairman closed the public comment portion of the hearing Mr Newton reported the Planning Board recommended approval of the rezoning and adoption of a Resolution for the Statement of Consistency as submitted in the agenda packet Vice Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr asked about the conditional zoning to the north Mr Newton responded that site is identified as a conditional district and he believes this is the district referenced in the staff report that is associated with auto equipment and repair He stated the area to the south is also zoned General Business though its specifics were not covered in the staff report Mr Newton stated if the Board wishes to remove mini - storage as a use in the conditions , then the applicant would need to agree At the inquiry of Chairman Patrick E Harris , Mr Jones confirmed his agreement with the conditions , removing mini - storage There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the Rezoning Hearing for Case 25 - 12 Decision on Rezoning Case 25 - 12 Case 25 - 12 Petition to rezone 3903 acres of a 42568 acre parcel located in the 200 Block of Langdon Road SR 1327 in the Elevation Township from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business - Conditional Zoning GB - CZ Tax ID 07E06037 Owner Langdon Road Farm - LAN , LLC Applicant Langdon Road Farm - LAN , LLC Conditional Zoning Request Contractor’s office with storage yard , mini - storage , open storage Vice Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr moved the Board adopt the following Statement of Consistency Resolution and approve the rezoning request with conditions as listed below and removing mini - storage as an allowed use , for Case 25 - 12 Commissioner Ted G Godwin seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote RESOLUTION FOR CASE NUMBER 25 - 12 RESOLUTION APPROVING A ZONING AMENDMENT AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY WHEREAS , pursuant to NC Gen Stat § 153A - 341 , prior to adopting or rejecting a zoning amendment , the governing board is required to adopt a statement approving or rejecting the zoning amendment and describe if the amendment is consistent or inconsistent with the comprehensive zoning plan and why the board considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest ; WHEREAS , the County Planning Board has reviewed a proposed amendment to The Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County , for a parcel identified as tax Tag ID 07E06037 located in the 200 block of Langdon Road in the Elevation Township , from Agricultural Residential to General Business - Conditional Zoning WHEREAS , based on a review of the proposed amendment the Planning Board found that the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and further recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the proposed amendment ; and WHEREAS , this Board has reviewed and considered the above written recommendation of the Planning Board and has held a public hearing on the proposed amendment , and this Board desires to approve the zoning amendment and adopt a statement describing why the adoption of the proposed amendment is consistent with the Johnston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates and the Board considers the proposed amendment to be reasonable and in the public interest NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT ORDAINED BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THAT Page777 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued 1 This Board finds and determines that the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Maps of Johnston County is consistent with the Johnston County Land Use Plan and updates thereto because the Land Use Plan and updates indicate that a Although the parcel is not located in a rural crossroads or other non - residential node as identified in the land use plan , the proposed use with conditions may be complementary to the residential development occurring in the immediate area by providing a desired service 2 This Board finds and determines that it is reasonable and in the public interest to adopt the proposed amendment because a The conditional zoning and proposed use is consistent with the existing and future development in the vicinity and intensity and impact is consistent with the rural character 3 This Board approves the proposed zoning amendment from Agricultural Residential AR to General Business - Conditional Zoning th Adopted this the 16 day of February , 2026 Conditions 1 The following uses shall be permitted Contractor’s office with storage yard and Open Storage 2 Lighting will be two wall - mounted wall packs located on the sides of the existing building 3 Lighting will be down lighting so as not to shine onto adjacent properties and to minimize glare 4 NCDOT driveway permit must be obtained along with any roadway improvements 5 Driveway access must meet Fire Department standards 6 The development shall conform to all requirements of the Johnston County Land Development Code 7 Applicant shall submit a detailed site plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Department Staff 8 A Class B landscape buffer shall be installed along all rezoning lines Existing vegetation may be used 9 All signage shall comply with the Johnston County sign code 10 All buildings and or structures must comply with rules enforced by Federal , State , and Local agencies The Chairman opened the Rezoning Hearing for Case 25 - 13 Tabled to applicant’s absence Case 25 - 13 Petition to rezone 774 acres located in the 2300 block of Richardson Bridge Road SR 1201 in the Bentonville Township from Agricultural Residential AR to Industrial 2 - Conditional Zoning I2 - CZ Tax ID 02O14004B Owner Nell M Howell Revocable Trust Applicant LA Aggregate Materials , LLC Conditional Zoning Request Sand pit It was determined that the applicant was not present for Case 25 - 13 Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Vice Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , and carried unanimously , the Board tabled Case 25 - 13 until the March 2 , 2026 6 00 pm meeting 7 Partnership for Children – Family Support Awareness Month Proclamation Johnston County Partnership for Children Family Support Manager Lauren Trogden thanked the Commissioners for proclaiming February as Family Support Awareness Month Ms Trogden stated she is here to recognize and celebrate the County’s dedication to the young citizens She stated the Board’s generosity directly supports parents by prioritizing early education , playgroups , peer support groups , and parent education initiatives She stated thanks to the Board’s ongoing commitment , the community’s youngest members are given a solid start , and their parents receive guidance through the challenges of early childhood Vice Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr read the following proclamation aloud and moved for its adoption Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote Page878 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued FAMILY SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS , a child’s first five years of life are a critical period for brain development , which significantly impacts lifelong success , and a consistent relationship with a nurturing adult is a key factor in a child’s development ; and WHEREAS , many parents and caregivers begin the challenging lifelong responsibility of raising a child feeling unprepared , and children have a stronger , healthier start when their parents and caregivers have the support and skills needed to raise them ; and WHEREAS , family support programs help parents and caregivers meet the unique needs of their children , promote healthy development , strengthen family relationships , reduce the risk of abuse and neglect , and promote equity ; and WHEREAS , the Partnership for Children of Johnston County serves as a vital community resource offering family support services that empower children , parents , and caregivers , including providing parent education programs , addressing concrete needs , and fostering social connections ; and WHEREAS , supporting high - quality early childhood organizations like the Partnership for Children of Johnston County can lead to significant long - term benefits for parents and caregivers that strengthen our community including increased educational attainment , higher earnings , reduced crime , and better health outcomes NOW , THEREFORE , THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS , hereby proclaims February 2026 as “ FAMILY SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH ” in Johnston County and commends this observance to all of our citizens th Adopted this the 16 day of February , 2026 8 Johnston County Committee for America250NC Update and Request for Funding Chairman Patrick E Harris stated the Johnston County Committee for America 250NC , led by Allison Elsie , would be updating the Board tonight on the upcoming events th Ms Elsie addressed the Board and stated on March 14 at 11 00 am , the Tuscarora Mural will be dedicated in downtown Smithfield , featuring storytelling , music , and dance by Tuscarora Nation members She stated late spring will bring historical bus tours focusing on County architecture She noted the major celebration th occurs on June 27 at Johnston Community College with a living history encampment , a parade , cannon firing , period costumes , and displays by the Arts Council and the Heritage Center She stated this event coincides with th th Johnston Countys 280 birthday on June 28 Ms Elsie continued that the Clayton Womens Club will present a puppet show as part of the upcoming celebration and they very are enthusiastic about participating She stated carriage rides will be available throughout the College campus , alongside food and craft vendors and information booths staffed by local organizations She stated attendees will also have opportunities to explore their genealogical connections with historical veterans and a highlight of the weekend will be a production of the Broadway musical 1776 by Peter Stone , directed by Andrew Wade of Clayton She stated performances will take place on Friday and Saturday th th th evenings , June 26 and 27 at 8 00 pm , and a matinee will be held on Sunday , June 28 at 3 00 pm , all in the College’s auditorium She stated additionally , they will commemorate three Revolutionary War focused historical markers located in Smithfield and Meadow She stated finally , Johnston County plans to participate in regular meetings with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources , joining approximately 88 counties across the State Ms Elsie stated Buncombe County has proposed a semi quincentennial commemoration where each county plants a tree She stated there is a 250 application fee , and their team members are arranging this at the new Advanced Manufacturing Training Facility in Four Oaks , including a bench and plaque She stated the funds support Buncombe’s reforestation efforts after Hurricane Helene She stated recently , she attended a donor appreciation dinner at the North Carolina Museum of Art where North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Pam Cashwell was the keynote speaker and she was able to inform Ms Cashwell ofPage979 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued th all that Johnston County is doing for the celebration Ms Elsie invited the Board to join everyone on March 14 for the mural dedication At the inquiry of Commissioner Ted G Godwin , Heritage Center Director Todd Johnson confirmed that other entities in the County , such as the Tobacco Farm Life Museum in Kenly , will be invited to be a part of the celebration at the College and have their own booths Heritage Center Director Todd Johnson provided an overview of the funding supporting the America 250 celebration activities He stated they have received 40,000 in State grants from the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources , with 10,000 allocated to the mural project He stated the total cost of the Tuscarora Mural was approximately 17,000 , with the Heritage Center absorbing the additional expense He stated additionally , they secured 30,000 in community grants to support the development of a historical tour guidebook and an online platform for historic sites and buildings in Johnston County and this initiative will launch alongside bus tours planned for late May He stated part of these funds are also allocated to expanding the historical marker program , which began six years ago Mr Johnson explained that these resources will enable further installation of markers this year and in subsequent years He noted the State grant funds are dedicated to these projects , but they require additional funding for the main celebration at Johnston Community College in June and to help cover excess costs associated with the Tuscarora Mural Mr Johnson clarified the murals budget overrun in that initially , a smaller mural was planned ; however , upon selecting the ideal location , the former Medlin Printing Company building opposite the courthouse annex , it became evident that a larger mural was warranted for that prominent space He noted that representatives from Roberson County joined them in Smithfield to assess potential sites for the project and upon viewing downtown , they determined that the building was well - suited for their purposes , envisioning enhancements such as benches and other improvements to utilize the space effectively He stated the wall proved too large for the previously planned mural , prompting them to reconsider their approach and develop plans for a mural of suitable scale Mr Johnson stated they are grateful for the contributions of numerous dedicated volunteers who assist with various program activities and celebration preparations He stated nonetheless , most participants are unable to commit extended periods of time to planning and coordination , especially for the major event scheduled at the end of June He stated to address this challenge , he has obtained quotes from professional event planning firms , and it appears they will need to allocate up to 18,000 for an event coordinator Mr Johnson stated they are actively working to reduce costs , with support from the Visitors ’ Bureau and the Public Information Department , both of whom are committed to assisting with promotion and marketing efforts He stated they are requesting 30,000 from the County to facilitate this significant celebration for the County Commissioner Godwin noted this opportunity only arises once every 250 years ; therefore , he can support approving the request Commissioner Mike Rose agreed and also voiced his support for the request Commissioner Bill Stovall suggested specifying that the funding amount shall not exceed 30,000 Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Mike Rose , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the funding request in an amount not to exceed 30,000 Vice Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr commented that the Board usually waits before voting immediately ; however , this is a unique opportunity , so making an exception is appropriate Chairman Patrick E Harris echoed those comments and thanked Ms Elsie and Mr Johnson for their leadership He stated the Board is eager to see the results in June Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis stated the Heritage Commission has shared an early preview , and the anticipation is high 9 Appointments Chairman Patrick E Harris stated the Board utilized written ballots for the Planning Board appointments He stated the ballots have been tallied and he announced that Brooke Holmes , Gary R Lovering , Jack Jay Sasser , II , Jared Crenshaw and Chad Holloman were appointed for three year terms to expire on February 28 , 2029 , via the following vote Page080 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued Vice Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr noted that Mr Will Letchworth , who did not reapply for another term , had served many years on the Planning Board and he thanked him for that service Johnston County Planning Director Braston Newton reported that Mr Letchworth has served for 18 years and has been a valuable asset to the County 10 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of December 2025 , as follows Enforced Collections December 2025 YTD 25 26 Wage Garnishments 0 119 Bank Attachments 0 55 Levies 0 0 Foreclosures Complaints Filed November 2025 0 Pending 0 Dollars Collected November 2025 0 Sale Date No sale scheduled at this time Levy Amount and Collections to Date 2025 Real and Personal Levy 2024 Real and Personal Levy As of December 31 , 2025 As of December 31 , 2024 214,202,04209 Levy 171,392,05751 Levy 169,835,04990 Payments 136,284,58526 Payments 44,336,99219 Balance 35,107,47225 Balance 7929 Collected 7952 Collected - 023 RMV – NCVTS Collections December 2025 December 2024 1,678,43516 1,847,55601 YTD 25 26 - 10,888,23270 YTD 24 25 - 11,341,89366 Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis expressed her gratitude to Ms Andrews and her staff for their efforts , as was highlighted in the earlier audit She asked Ms Andrews to extend the Board’s appreciation to her staff Ms Andrews stated it can be a thankless job at times , but it is very rewarding and she will pass on the comments to her team , who are essential to this job Commissioner Ted G Godwin asked about missing mail affecting some taxpayers Ms Andrews responded that most issues have settled , but a few remain She stated for example , a th th taxpayer mailed a payment from Florida on December 15 , but it arrived in Charlotte on February 10 afterPage181 February 16 , 2026 – 6 00 pm Continued repeatedly bouncing between service centers before finally being delivered She stated staff is still receiving a small number of delayed items She stated if taxpayers notify them , the Tax Office will work to resolve these matters according to State law 11 Manager Reports and Comments None 12 Board Reports and Comments Commissioner April Stephens commented on the audit report , highlighting that most County funds go towards education and public safety , which aligns with the Board’s priorities She stated the pie chart clearly showed how much is invested in these areas and she noted that adjustments to property tax rates are made with citizens in mind She praised her fellow Commissioners for maintaining the focus on core priorities Commissioner Mike Rose reported he attended the Meadow Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Awards Banquet and was impressed by the communitys warmth and hospitality stating it was a highlight of his week Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis reflected on the Board’s Strategic Planning Session last week stating that despite missing the February regular meeting due to inclement weather , those two days allowed the Board to communicate , review priorities , and make significant progress She stated it was rewarding to see the accomplishments over the past year , and she looks forward to another productive year on the Board Commissioner Bill Stovall reported that last week he attended a ribbon cutting for a new Regional Readiness Center for the North Carolina National Guard Commissioner Stovall stated when he worked with the Department of Public Safety , one of his last projects was helping consolidate scattered county armories into central regional centers He stated the Morganton facility opened just before Hurricane Helene , enabling an effective response and the latest center , east of Greensboro near McLeansville , will serve the northern Piedmont region He stated this move enhances rapid response capabilities and reflects the evolving mission of the Guard , especially regarding terrorism and border issues He stated the next center is planned for Rocky Mount at a decommissioned prison , with more to follow pending Federal funding Commissioner Stovall stated this is a positive development for the National Guard Commissioner Ted G Godwin thanked the Commissioners that came in early and visited with the Veterans Council Advisory Board ,