Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes - November 3, 2025 10:00 AM

10 633 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners November 3 , 2025 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , November 3 , 2025 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 , 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 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 an invocation American Legion Post 71 Clayton led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag Chairman Lawter reminded everyone of the Board’s six priorities including Public Safety , Infrastructure , County Employees , Financial Stewardship , Educational Funding , and Land Use and the Board’s continuing efforts to keep these priorities in mind when working through the agenda 1 Veterans Services Office – Proclamation for Veterans Day 2025 Veterans Services Officer Robert Boyette requested the Board to adopt a proclamation for Veteran’s Day 2025 Mr Boyette expressed his appreciation to the Board for their support to Veterans Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr reminded everyone there is still time to display a green light for Operation Green Light to honor Veterans Commissioner Ted G Godwin read the following proclamation aloud and moved for its adoption , seconded by Commissioner April Stephens , and carried by unanimous vote PROCLAMATION VETERANS DAY - 2025 th WHEREAS , for decades America has paused on the 11 of November , the anniversary of the armistice that concluded World War I , to remember and to honor our veterans of military service in proud and grateful recognition of the hardships and sacrifices by the millions of men and women who have defended our land in war and in peace ; and WHEREAS , the freedoms we enjoy have been purchased and maintained at a high price , as Americans have been willing , throughout our history , to fight and die to preserve their individual rights as guaranteed in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights ; and WHEREAS , Americans owe a great debt to all those who have served in defense of this nation throughout the generations ; for their sacrifices , often resulting in permanent injury or death , which have preserved our unique form of government dedicated to human rights and respect for the individual , and preserved our freedoms and promise of liberty as an example for oppressed persons of the world ; and WHEREAS , in honor of these dedicated men and women , we pledge our continued defense of our nation so that their sacrifice will stand before the entire world as a tribute to the spirit and determination of a people dedicated to the principle of freedom and democracy NOW , THEREFORE , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim November 11 , 2025 , as “ Veterans Day ” in Johnston County , and urge our citizens to commend its observance rd Proclaimed this the 3 day of November , 2025 2 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , seconded by Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented Page634 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued 3 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 following consent agenda items to include a revised Health Department Budget Revision reducing the amount by 56,85700 A Approval of Minutes – October 6 , 2025 - 10 00 am and 6 00 pm B Celebrate Cleveland Committee – Request for Temporary Road Closure The Board approved a request by the Celebrate Cleveland Committee to temporarily close Cleveland Road on December 2 , 2025 from 7 00 pm until approximately 7 45 pm for the annual Cleveland Christmas Parade route , subject to the Celebrate Cleveland Committee working with the North Carolina Department of Transportation , the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office , and the North Carolina Highway Patrol and obtaining all required permits and a liability insurance policy for the event C Sheriff’s Office – Request to Surplus Donated Glock Handguns Per the request of Sheriff Steve Bizzell , the Board declared the following handguns surplus and approved to offer these handguns for sale to federally licensed law enforcement firearms dealers by sealed bid These items were donated to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office by a federal agency that had upgraded their department - issued handguns This donation was accepted with the intention the weapons would be sold and proceeds from the sale would be utilized to purchase ammunition for firearms training and yearly requalification by deputies at the Sheriff’s Office 51 Glock Model 19 Gen4 9mm 20 Glock Model 17 Gen4 9mm D Town of Pine Level – Appointment to Pine Level Planning Board Per a request by the Town of Pine Level , the Board made the following appointment to the Pine Level Planning Board representing the ETJ area of the Town Greg Johnson , 530 Rains Crossroads Road , Selma term expiring October 31 , 2028 E Budget Revisions , approved as follows Health REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59157050 Non - Major Capital Assets 1,86035 10 59207050 Non - Major Capital Assets 25,26519 10 59257050 Non - Major Capital Assets 17,99591 10 59457050 Non - Major Capital Assets 112,93755 10 59607050 Non - Major Capital Assets 10,59400 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 168,65300 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 591534154 Medicaid 1,86035 10 592034154 Medicaid 25,26519 10 592534154 Medicaid 17,99591 10 594534154 Medicaid 112,93755 10 596034154 Medicaid 10,59400 TOTAL NET REVENUE 168,65300 Health REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE Page635 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued 10 59457050 Non - Major Capital Assets 56,85700 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 56,85700 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 594534154 Medicaid 56,85700 56,85700 TOTAL NET REVENUE Library REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 18 44500513 Furniture & Fixtures 1,00000 18 44503300 Departmental Supplies 4,45700 18 44503324 LSTA Grant 4,06200 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 9,51900 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 18 445033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 9,51900 TOTAL NET REVENUE 9,51900 Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51001700 Vehicles 2,90296 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 2,90226 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510032509 Insurance Recovery 2,50000 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 40296 TOTAL NET REVENUE 2,90296 Tourism REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 15 84004500 Contract Services 26,84000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 26,84000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 15 840033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 26,84000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 26,84000 F Appointments , approved as follows • Johnston County Board of Health – Dr Brian T Naig , OD was appointed representing Optometrist for a three year term to expire on October 31 , 2028 • Juvenile Crime Prevention Council – Traynham Dorn was appointed representing Juvenile Defense Attorney for a two year term to expire on October 31 , 2027 G Tax Releases & Refunds – 09 16 2025 – 10 15 2025 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 9 16 2025 7 49 10 AM ALassiter 2025 - 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Pending Refund Report – September 2025 100 + Payee Name Bill # Transaction Refund Total Change # Reason BAILEY , CAROL 0087183630 468114380 Situs error 000 OWENS 20214 5166PagePage pageNumber6638 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued 7187 22235 CAPITAL AUTO 0080207779 468549324 Situs error 000 GLASS LLC 13487 3447 4795 14835 EAST COAST 0087168282 467709752 Situs error 000 CONCRETE 55071 LLC 13526 18357 59902 GOODEN , 0087209791 468114392 Situs error 000 JEREMIAH E 46814 11963 16645 51496 J & N HAULING 0084295827 234274742 Adjustment 31686 LLC 6621 38307 MANNING , 0079747705 468395096 Change of 4670 KENDRA SMITH County 4531 976 3000 13177 MCLEAN , 0087402602 469936960 Situs error 001 DANIEL LEE 18243 4480 6081 19843 NORRIS , LISA 0077538271 468797352 Situs error 000 ALLEN 18357 3060 6119 21416 ROBERTS , 0087261537 468394620 Situs error 000 CHRISTOPHER TODD 11493 2937 4086 12642 4 Public Comments A Recognition of Retiring County Employees Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr took a moment to thank the Human Resources Department for coordinating the employee appreciation events that took place last week Human Resources Benefits Manager Taylor Ingersoll recognized the following retiring County employees Stephen McLean EMS - November Heather Gerrell Inspections – December Rodolfo Cabrera Tech Services - December Jerry McLeod Health - December Catherine Grooms DSS - December Tammy Amaon Sheriff’s Office - December Jennifer H Britt Health - DecemberPagePage pageNumber7639 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued Andrea McAllister Health - December Thomas Bruce Solid Waste - December On behalf of the Board , Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr presented challenge coins for each retiree as a small token of appreciation for all they have done for the citizens of Johnston County Chairman Lawter noted that on the back of each coin are four words Empowering , Compassionate , Responsive , and Visionary He thanked the County employees for embodying these qualities every day 5 Cooperative Extension – Resolution for Farm City Week Johnston County Cooperative Extension Director Bryant Spivey shared information with the Board about the Farm City Week celebration , which honors the collaborative efforts required to bring food to American tables ; including farmers , landowners , truck drivers , processors , grocers , and retailers He noted Johnston County has celebrated Farm City Week for 19 years and the Commissioners are invited to the banquet on the Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving , where there will be a program and recognition of outstanding local farmers and agribusinesses Mr Spivey thanked Adam Carroll and Ben Armstrong with the Public Information Office for creating videos that highlight activities during Farm City Week He noted Johnston County is unique as one of North Carolinas top ten most populated counties and also ranks near the top in agriculture , especially in tobacco and sweet potato production He stated many will enjoy sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving , supporting local farms and offering a healthy option Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis stated she is honored to read the resolution as it is her tenth year serving on the Farm City Week Committee Commissioner Davis read the following resolution aloud and moved for its adoption , seconded by Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , and carried by unanimous vote NATIONAL FARM - CITY WEEK RESOLUTION NOVEMBER 21 - 27 , 2025 WHEREAS , agriculture has always been a cornerstone of Johnston County’s way of life , we acknowledge that dedicated farmers improve our wellbeing by working to ensure a healthy and abundant agriculture supply To succeed in this important enterprise , our farmers rely on essential partnerships with non - rural communities to supply , sell , and deliver finished products across the country and around the world During National Farm - City Week , we recognize the importance of this cooperative network to the success of the agriculture industry ; and WHEREAS , farming was America’s first industry and continues today to provide us with many of the necessities of life such as food , clothing , and fuel for our energy needs Agriculture employs a substantial number of workers in Johnston County including farmers , shippers , processors , marketers , retailers , truck drivers , inspectors , and others who annually contribute more than 723 million in value - added income in Johnston County ; and WHEREAS , we welcome new opportunities for trade , hard work , and successful cooperation between farmers and city workers to continue to play a vital role in our country’s success and be a critical resource for countless people here and around the nation ; and WHEREAS , Farm - City collaborations help maintain and improve our nation’s food and fiber supply and contribute to a better quality of life for countless citizens We commend the many Johnstonians whose hard work and ingenuity reflect the true spirit of America and help to ensure a prosperous future for all ; and WHEREAS , we gather with family and friends around the Thanksgiving table , it is fitting that we count among our blessings the vital farm - city partnerships that have done so much to improve the quality of our lives Rural and non - rural communities working together have made the most of our rich agricultural resources , and they continue to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our people and to the strength of our economy NOW , THEREFORE , we the Commissioners of Johnston County do hereby proclaim November 21 - 27 , 2025 , as Farm - City Week We call upon citizens in rural and city areas to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of all those who , working together , produce an abundance of agriculture products that strengthen and enrich our community and nation rd Proclaimed this the 3 day of November , 2025 PagePage pageNumber8640 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued 6 Johnston County Public Schools – Clayton High School Project Presentation Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr commented that Education and Financial Stewardship are the Board priorities relating to this agenda item Johnston County Board of Education Chair Lyn Andrews opened the discussion , emphasizing Education and Financial Stewardship as priorities She thanked everyone for their cooperation on this project and introduced Marty Moser , President of Barnhill Building Group , for the update on the Clayton High School rebuild project Mr Moser stated over the past seven months , there has been significant progress on this project He reported that in late February , Johnston County Schools entered into the design - build agreement and Barnhill LS3P promptly conducted a thorough site assessment for a new high school building program that would allow construction to proceed while existing operations continued He stated this assessment was completed in April , after which the Board approved an additional 5 million for further design work , enabling them to advance the project documentation and prepare for market engagement with a guaranteed maximum price proposal Mr Moser stated during this period , they produced approximately 740 construction document sheets and several thousand pages of specifications He stated collaboration with the Town of Clayton has been ongoing , particularly regarding the site plan review and they are currently addressing the second round of comments , in parallel with the building permit review process He stated as a result , the project is nearing the stage where permits will be secured , allowing for the initiation of construction Mr Moser introduced Barnhill’s Pre - Construction Manager , Eric Miller , to review the current design , discuss the schedule , sequence , logistics , and go over final pricing Mr Miller shared the following information including a diagram of the site and building renderings PagePage pageNumber9641 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Miller reviewed the site plan with the Board He continued the presentation by reviewing front and rear entry renderings as well as floor plans Page0642 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage1643 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage2644 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Miller shared the following logistics plan for project phasing He noted the overall process will occur in two phases with the first phase including reclaiming the fields and tennis court and constructing the new building , all while maintaining occupancy of the existing facility He stated during the second phase , the existing building highlighted in orange will be demolished , and the remaining site work will be completed Page3645 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Miller reviewed key dates and the project cost estimate with the Board Mr Miller stated with regards to financials , the initial contract for Phase 1 was 390,000 He stated an amendment for design and early work increased this by 4,489,320 He stated the current request , amendment two , is for 121,501,806 to finalize permitting and complete project construction , bringing the total guaranteed maximum price to 126,381,316 He stated additionally , there are 8 million in direct costs attributed to Johnston County Public Schools , resulting in a total projected cost of 134,381,316 He stated of this amount , 5 million has already been funded , leaving a remaining funding requirement of 129,381,316 Mr Moser introduced Barnhill representatives including Matt Turner , Vice President , and Dustin Hale , who will serve as the Senior Project Manager over this project Ms Andrews introduced Johnston County Schools Superintendent Dr David Pearce and Clayton High School Principal Melissa Hubbard noting that Ms Hubbard is a graduate of Clayton High Ms Andrews also recognized Matthew Johnson , Senior Project Manager with the Johnston County Schools Construction Program , and Jeff Sullivan , the District 7 representative from the Board of Education , which includes Clayton Ms Andrews stated after extensive planning , discussion , deliberation , prayer , and following a unanimous vote by the Johnston County Board of Education , they are moving forward with the rebuilding of Clayton High School Ms Andrews stated on behalf of the Board of Education , she formally requests an additional funding allocation in the amount of 129,381,316 from Johnston County to complete this rebuild project Ms Andrews stated it is understood that the Board’s approval of this financial contribution is contingent upon authorization by the Local Government Commission Upon a question by Commissioner Mike Rose , Ms Andrews stated the softball field will be new , and the practice track area in the far - left corner of the rendering could serve as both a track and a general practice space She stated that area will include long jump , triple jump , discus , and shot - put zones , and about half of the football field will be marked off for other uses , such as band or football team practice Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis noted that currently everyone enters from South Fayetteville Street , but with the new construction , the main entrance and parent drop - off will shift to Robertson Street Page4646 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Moser stated the parent drop - off will feature a double - lane queue looping past the football field before reaching the front entry , then exit back onto Robertson He stated students will park in lot number four and continue to enter from Fayetteville Street He noted the parent drop - off and student entrance are separated to avoid mingling He stated the east side with long spaces is designated for bus parking At the inquiry of Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , Ms Andrews explained that part of the 2018 bond package included plans for a new auditorium at Clayton High School ; however , as financial resources decreased , it was determined that adding a new auditorium to an old building seemed impractical , given the cost She stated Clayton High School does not currently meet modern compliance standards and as a result , the idea of rebuilding the school emerged , prompting discussions regarding potential approaches She stated initially , they briefly considered relocating the school to a new site and acquiring additional land , but it soon became clear that reconstruction could successfully occur on the existing property She stated this led to the process involving stakeholders in selecting designers and moving forward with planning Ms Andrews stated the approach of rebuilding a school on the campus of another is not unprecedented in Johnston County and Wilson’s Mills Elementary and Princeton have previously adopted similar strategies , although such practices have not been implemented in recent years She stated while this may seem like a novel concept , it has proven effective in the past Ms Andrews stated they are confident about maintaining the safety of students throughout the construction process She noted the construction zones will be separated from areas occupied by students , ensuring their safety She stated although some parking spaces will be affected , Clayton High School Principal Melissa Hubbard has assured that adequate parking will remain available to meet the needs Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated about a year and a half ago , he toured the old school when discussions began about rebuilding on this site He commented that this process has evolved in a manner that has come out better than he anticipated Ms Andrews stated she feels positive about the outcome , and believes Clayton High Schools community does too , since their input has shaped these decisions She noted that the address of the high school will change because the front door will be on a different street Commissioner Davis asked when the original part of Clayton High School was built Ms Andrews responded it was in the 1950s and included the cafeteria , main entrance , and old gym She stated the entrance area near the tunnel onto the football field needs to be made handicap accessible due to its incline She stated to access the football field with a wheelchair , visitors currently use the bleachers area and this will be improved to meet ADA standards , aligning with campus - wide compliance efforts She stated this change provides for easier access for events like graduation and senior night Commissioner Bill Stovall inquired about traffic flow or any off - site traffic flow improvements Mr Miller stated there will be an off - site traffic improvement that includes installing a traffic signal at Fayetteville Street and Hwy 70 Commissioner Davis inquired about student safety , citing several individuals that have raised concerns about ongoing traffic and construction activities on campus She stated as previously mentioned , students often travel from one end of the campus to the other and she asked how many entrance doors exist Mr Moser stated currently Clayton High School has 94 exterior doors across its existing buildings , making it challenging to effectively secure the premises with approximately 1,900 students and numerous entrances and exits He stated the new building is designed with 28 points of entry , which will significantly enhance safety for both students and staff Upon a question by Chairman Lawter , Mr Miller stated the traffic signal will be a single pole and there are no improvements planned for the actual street Chairman Lawter stated with regards to this project , both Boards wanted to ensure the campus renovations would be effective before committing He stated the goal was to avoid starting a project that might not succeed Chairman Lawter further stated that one reason for the pause was to thoroughly evaluate and confirm feasibility He stated while everything is not known , there is now much more clarity than from a year or two ago He stated this creative solution will allow for integration of the new facility into the campus with minimal disruption to students Chairman Lawter stated significant thought went into this process , and he appreciates the ingenuity of Barnhill and LS3P He also extended the Board’s gratitude to Ms Andrews and the Board of Education for their collaboration throughout this process Chairman Lawter stated the County’sPage5647 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued involvement began with the selection of the Barnhill and LS3P team and has included numerous meetings , campus tours , and various related activities He stated historically , participation by the Board of Commissioners in such processes has been limited ; however , this project represented a distinctive opportunity for both Boards Chairman Lawter stated on behalf of the Board of Commissioners , he would like to thank the Board of Education for this collaborative effort Commissioner Stovall stated several constituents have asked about the anticipated capacity of the new Clayton High School and the expected student enrollment at opening Ms Andrews stated the final enrollment figures will depend on how many students transition from Clayton High to Wilsons Mills She stated while the facility will have a capacity for 2,000 students , current projections suggest initial enrollment will be around 1,700 Ms Andrews stated as Wilson’s Mills High School opens , students will gradually shift from Corinth , Clayton , Cleveland , and the Smithfield - Selma High Schools She stated this phased approach will reduce enrollments at those institutions over time , aligning with the broader strategy for growth management She stated opening Clayton High School with an estimated 1,700 students provides ample room for growth , ensuring that the facility is not at full capacity from day one She stated Clayton is a growing area , so new facilities are being designed to accommodate the future Commissioner Mike Rose asked about the 8 million direct Johnston County Public Schools cost Ms Andrews stated the 8 million direct cost to Johnston County Public Schools covers furniture , technology , and other equipment inside the school Dr Pearce also stated this cost includes moving expenses during the transition between Christmas and the start of the year Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris stated he is confident that the people of Johnston County , and those in Clayton , will be proud of this new facility He stated if Board members have not visited Clayton High School in the past , they may not realize the significant and much - needed changes He stated this project is a great example of teamwork , and he believes it will benefit everyone Ms Andrews stated the Board of Education is responsible for providing a sound education to every child , and quality facilities are an important part of that process She stated she appreciates the Board’s commitment to this and other projects Commissioner Davis commented that she was looking forward to the new parent drop - off line on Fayetteville Street Ms Andrews acknowledged that parent drop - offs are challenging at every school and stated the staff manages it as efficiently as possible to ensure a smooth process as much as they can Ms Andrews took a moment to invite the Board and the community to attend the Veterans Day celebration being held on Tuesday , November 11 , 2025 at the Smithfield Selma High School She thanked the Board for their support Chairman Lawter asked County Manager Rick Hester to come forward and share the finance aspects of the project County Manager Rick Hester expressed his appreciation to Superintendent Dr David Pearce and the Board of Education for their transparency at the staff level , stating it has been instrumental to this project Mr Hester stated while the Board is free to take action as it sees fit , staff’s recommendation today is to postpone a th decision until November 17 as staff will have a scheduled call next week with the Local Government Commission LGC He stated if approved with the LGC , staff will begin pursuing the necessary funding for the project Mr Hester explained that in North Carolina , the LGC is responsible for authorizing local governments to borrow funds , making their involvement a requirement Mr Hester acknowledged Finance Officer and Deputy County Manager Chad McLamb’s efforts in running multiple financial models to assess affordability He stated fortunately , the County is currently in a strong financial position with a AAA bond rating He stated after the call with the LGC next week , assuming th there are no obstacles , staff plans to return to the Board on November 17 Mr Hester stated a key topic for the discussion with the LGC will be the project’s timeline He stated as indicated earlier , Barnhill is prepared to begin work in mid - December ; however , should the LGC require the County’s audit to be completed and approved by the Board of Commissioners prior to final authorization , there may be a brief delay He stated in such a case , following consultation with LGC , staff would transparently discuss the possibility of providingPage6648 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued initial funding for the project until the loan is finalized He stated following these steps , staff will submit the final request for authorization through the appropriate channels Mr Hester stated it is anticipated that this will be a 20 - year note with fixed interest rates , and staff expects to maintain the County’s strong bond rating Mr Hester stated staff appreciates the opportunity to initiate this process with LGC in the coming week and is confident in presenting a compelling case He offered to answer any questions of the Board Commissioner Godwin commented that time is money , and any delays could drive up costs Mr Hester stated staff is moving forward with the project and will keep the LGC staff informed about advancing some funds to maintain progress Vice Chairman Harris asked if the December 16 , 2025 start date would be an issue Mr Hester stated staff anticipates no issues meeting the December 16 , 2025 start date , provided the LGC approves the fronting of funds and the Board of Commissioners agree He stated this is a key topic staff plans to address during the upcoming call Chairman Lawter stated this item will be on the Board’s November 17 , 2025 agenda 7 Finance – Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures for Land Purchased for Johnston Community College – West Campus The Chairman introduced the following resolution , a summary of which had been provided to each Commissioner , a copy of which was available with the Clerk to the Board and which was read by title RESOLUTION DECLARING OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF DEBT PURSUANT TO UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY REGULATIONS BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County Section 1 The Board hereby finds , determines and declares as follows a Treasury Regulations Section 1150 - 2 the “ Regulations ” , promulgated by the United States Department of Treasury on June 18 , 1993 , prescribes certain specific procedures applicable to certain obligations issued by the County after June 30 , 1993 , including , without limitation , a requirement that the County timely declare its official intent to reimburse certain expenditures with the proceeds of debt to be issued thereafter by the County b The County has advanced and or will advance its own funds to pay certain capital costs the “ Original Expenditures ” associated with financing , in whole or in part , i the design , acquisition , construction , installation and equipping of one or more new buildings , plants or other facilities to be used by Johnston Community College including , without limitation , the acquisition of necessary land , easements and rights - of - way , ii the design , acquisition , construction , installation and equipping of one or more new buildings , plants or other facilities to be used by the County , or any agency or division of the County , for any governmental activities of the County or any such agency or division of the County including , without limitation , the acquisition of necessary land , easements and rights - of - way , iii site development including , without limitation , demolition of any existing structures , iv any and all related utilities relocation and v any other real and or personal property improvements related to any of the foregoing and vi any “ preliminary expenditures ” related to the foregoing architectural , engineering , surveying , soil testing , reimbursement bond issuance and similar costs that are incurred prior to commencement of acquisition or construction , but excluding land acquisition , site preparation and similar costs incident to commencement of construction collectively , the “ Projects ” c The funds heretofore advanced or to be advanced by the County to pay the Original Expenditures are or will be available only on a temporary basis , and do not consist of funds that were otherwise earmarked or intended to be used by the County to permanently finance the Original Expenditures d As of the date hereof , the County reasonably expects that it will reimburse itself for such Original Expenditures with the proceeds of debt to be incurred by the County , and the maximum principal amount of debt to be incurred with respect to the Projects is expected to be 6,500,000 Page7649 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued e All Original Expenditures to be reimbursed by the County were paid no more than 60 days prior to , or will be paid on or after the date of , this declaration of official intent The County understands that such reimbursement must occur not later than 18 months after the later of i the date the Original Expenditure was paid ; or ii the date the Projects are placed in service or abandoned , but in no event more than 3 years after the Original Expenditure was paid Section 2 This resolution shall take effect upon its passage Upon motion of Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , the foregoing resolution entitled “ RESOLUTION DECLARING OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF DEBT PURSUANT TO UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY REGULATIONS ” was passed by the following vote Ayes Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , Commissioners Ted G Godwin , April Stephens , Bill Stovall , Michelle Pace Davis and Michael Rose Noes None 8 Recognition of Johnston County Finance Finance Officer and Deputy County Manager Chad McLamb reported the Finance Department has th received its 15 consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association GFOA He stated this recognition highlights the staffs ongoing commitment to high - quality financial reporting At the request of Commissioner Ted G Godwin , Mr McLamb explained the County is required to prepare a report for the Government Finance Officers Association , based in the United States and Canada He stated this organization evaluates the County’s financial reporting against 15 to 20 specific parameters Mr McLamb stated he is pleased to share that Johnston County Finance achieved excellence in every category assessed He stated while only a majority of the parameters must be met , the County received top marks across the board , which is an outstanding accomplishment The Commissioners thanked the Finance Department for their commitment and outstanding work 9 Public Utilities – Bulk Water & Wastewater Agreement Between Johnston County and Town of Clayton – Cornwallis Road Development Area Public Utilities Director Chandra Farmer , PE , presented information to the Board regarding the Bulk Water and Wastewater Agreement between Johnston County and the Town of Clayton for the Cornwallis Road development area Ms Farmer reported that staff collaborated with Town of Clayton staff on this proposed agreement , which would enable the Town to supply water and sewer services to several parcels located off Cornwallis Road , just south of Veterans Parkway She stated these parcels , known as the Kenny Property and the Troxler Yeargan Property , are currently under development by private companies and have requested annexation by the Town of Clayton She stated the agreement also provides for the future inclusion of additional contiguous parcels , should they be annexed She stated an exhibit attached to the agreement outlines these additional parcels for the Board’s reference Ms Farmer stated under this arrangement , Johnston County will provide bulk water and sewer services to the Town of Clayton , thereby supporting the delivery of retail water and sewer services to the identified parcels Ms Farmer continued that the agreement states the Town must transfer part of its current wastewater treatment and transmission capacity , already owned within the County system , to this area She stated additionally , the Town is responsible for building , or arranging to build , a 500,000 - gallon flow equalization facility at the County’s existing Swift Creek Wastewater Pump Station , as shown in the exhibit Ms Farmer stated this facility will be the main site for the County to receive wastewater from projects in this area She noted the County will accept the retail wastewater flow from the Town of Clayton at this point , which then becomes bulk wastewater for transmission back to the County’s treatment plant She explained the County’s pump station was planned and built several years ago and has enough capacity for these properties Ms Farmer stated the Town must also install , or arrange for the installation of , all necessary meters for these properties She stated they will pay the County monthly for bulk services and she offered to answer any questions by the Board Page8650 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr asked for clarification if this would involve new water or sewer allocations or if only existing bulk agreements are involved Ms Farmer clarified there are no new allocations She stated the Town must pay an extra fee to purchase transmission capacity from this basin , as they are transferring treatment capacity they already own from the US 70 basin in the east Clayton industrial area She stated overall the treatment capacity is simply being transferred between locations Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Mike Rose , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the interlocal agreement between the County and the Town of Clayton as presented Page9651 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued 10 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr stated normally Johnston Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews would be present ; however , she is currently celebrating the recent arrival of a new grandchild He stated in her absence , Deputy Tax Administrator Dennis Woodward will be presenting the Tax Collection Report today Commissioner Ted G Godwin commented that Mr Woodward brings his experience as a Marine Veteran and the County is well represented for todays meeting Deputy Tax Administrator Dennis Woodward reported on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of September 2025 , as follows Enforced Collections September 2025 YTD 24 25 Wage Garnishments 16 64 Bank Attachments 0 38 Levies 0 0 Foreclosures Complaints Filed September 2025 0 Pending 0 Dollars Collected September 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 September 30 , 2025 As of September 30 , 2024 214,239,57157 Levy 171,364,61471 Levy 36,425,74407 Payments 20,565,51667 Payments 177,813,82750 Balance 150,799,09804 Balance 1700 Collected 1200 Collected + 500 RMV – NCVTS Collections Page0652 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued September 2025 September 2024 1,934,35372 1,834,80513 YTD 25 26 - 6,122,14249 YTD 24 25 - 5,978,54869 Mr Woodward stated the public service bills are included bringing the total to just over 214 million He noted collections are 5 higher than last year at this time He offered to answer any questions The Board thanked Mr Woodward for the report 11 Manager Reports and Comments County Manager Rick Hester explained that approximately 30 years ago , Johnston County established the rural water districts that included adopting a policy requiring properties within 350 feet of a public water line to connect to that line for a new water service Mr Hester stated staff is reviewing this policy and would like to propose the Board temporarily suspend the policy for new individual residences , meaning single - family lots not part of larger developments , while the review is ongoing He offered to answer any questions by the Board Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr inquired about the number of affected connections Public Utilities Director Chandra Farmer , PE , stated the quantity involved appears to be small , as the majority of new connections within the County are associated with broader development plans , typically subdivisions She stated this initiative would pertain primarily to single , individual parcels Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated given the time of year , with the observance of Veteran’s Day and its focus on freedom and individual liberties , this may represent an additional option for property owners Commissioner Godwin stated he is supportive of this proposal At the inquiry of Commissioner Mike Rose , Ms Farmer stated the County averages 1,500 to 2,000 new connections each year , of which this proposal would constitute less than 10 Mr Hester stated it will be essential to monitor implementation and staff can provide regular updates to the Board as circumstances evolve , ensuring policies remain responsive to changing needs Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis noted there are instances where individuals wish to construct residences on family land and if they are located within 350 feet of a water line , current policy requires them to connect rather than opt for a private well She stated there have been several requests addressing similar situations , and she believes this proposal would address those concerns while respecting individual choice without necessarily creating additional water customers Commissioner Bill Stovall asked about the process for those that want to pursue a well instead of connecting to the County water system Mr Hester stated homeowners would contact the Environmental Health Office , which is part of the Public Health Department at the Land Use Center He stated their process is customer - friendly for obtaining a well permit Mandatory Public Water Connection Policy Temporarily Suspended for New Individual Residences Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Mike Rose , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved that the mandatory public water connection policy for a “ New Individual Residence , ” which applies to single family lots not part of a larger common plan of development , shall be temporarily suspended while the policy is under review for modification Mr Hester reported that Planning Director Braston Newton plans to update the Board on scheduling suggestions for the UDO process completion at tonight’s meeting Page1653 November 3 , 2025 – 10 00 am Continued 12 Board Reports and Comments Commissioner Mike Rose reported he attended the Harvest Festival in Clayton last weekend Commissioner Rose stated this was his first time at the event , which he found well - organized and enjoyable He stated he appreciated the opportunity to meet constituents and discuss recent decisions of the Board Commissioner Michelle Pace Davis reported that two weeks ago Farm Bureau held its annual meeting in Smithfield She stated it was a pleasure to see both Commissioners Bill Stovall and Mike Rose at the event Commissioner Davis stated she is also pleased with the progress the Board has made toward its goals , as there have been numerous updates and activities over the past few weeks Commissioner Davis reminded everyone that the municipal elections are scheduled for tomorrow and she encouraged everyone residing in a municipality to get out and vote Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated on Saturday , Banner Post 109 of the American Legion in Benson hosted its annual Veteran’s Observance Celebration He stated the event was well attended , and he was invited to speak Commissioner Godwin stated during his remarks , he noted there was no place he would rather have been that Saturday morning than among those attendees He stated it was an enjoyable occasion and he encouraged everyone to attend the annual Johnston County Veterans Celebration at Smithfield Selma High School next Tuesday Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr stated the Board has made significant progress since the March Strategic Planning Session with about two - thirds of the goals either completed or well underway He stated the Board is addressing key initiatives like the Unified Development Ordinance UDO Chairman Lawter stated there are many initiatives moving right along and he thanked his fellow Commissioners for their work He stated additionally , the Board recently revised the Stormwater Ordinance , which introduced new requirements Chairman Lawter stated he mentioned at that time the need to look at any impacts from that action and in listening to the recent Planning Board meeting , there seems to be a need to look at how those revisions are impacting development Chairman Lawter directed staff to begin looking at this issue and bring the information back to the Board At the inquiry of Commissioner Godwin , Chairman Lawter indicated there could already be some data from the recent Planning Board meeting that would allow the Board to compare previous standards with the current ones He stated it is important to strike a balance between enhancing the quality of development while maintaining affordability 13 Closed Session – NCGS 14331811 a 4 Economic Development Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit in closed session for the purposes of discussing matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area , pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 14331811 a 4 No action was taken Commissioner Ted G Godwin moved the Board 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 Commissioner April Stephens seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 11 21 am RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , Chairman Dana G Cuddington , Clerk to the BoardPage