January 3, 2022 - 10:00 am - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 534 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners January 3 , 2022 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , January 3 , 2022 , 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 , Larry Wood , Tony Braswell , Ted G Godwin , Fred J Smith , Jr , and Richard D Braswell Absent None Also Present County Manager Rick J Hester , Clerk to the Board Paula G Woodard , Finance Officer and Deputy County Manager J Chad McLamb , County Attorney Jennifer J Slusser , and Paralegal Deputy Clerk Dana Cuddington Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr called the meeting to order at 10 00 am Commissioner Richard D Braswell opened the meeting with a prayer American Legion Post 518 of Clayton led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Patrick E Harris , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda removing the ECC Technologies Broadband Update , per the request of staff 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Larry Wood , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – November 15 , 2021 6 00 pm ; December 6 , 2021 10 00 am and 6 00 pm B Department of Transportation – Additions to System The Board concurred with the Department of Transportation’s recommendation to add the following roads to the State Maintained System Dale Ridge Drive – Dale Ridge – Beulah Township Pine Meadow Way – Summerfield – O’Neals Township Alliance Drive , Select Court , North Rose Hill Drive , and South Rose Hill Drive – East Hampton Phase 1 – Wilson’s Mills Township Tralee Drive , Senna Drive , Carissa Drive , Snow Orchid Lane , Jade Street , Magnolia Vine Lane , Waxflower Drive , Dropseed Lane , Snow Berry Lane , and Bear Oak Drive – Tralee – Wilson’s Mills Township C Town of Benson – Appointment to Benson Planning Board Per a request by the Town of Benson , the Board appointed the following individual to the Benson Planning Board representing the ETJ area of the Town Cody Peedin , 10713 US Hwy 301 , Benson term expiring 12 31 2023 D Town of Selma – Appointment to Selma Planning Board Per a request by the Town of Selma , the Board appointed the following individual to the Selma Planning Board representing the ETJ area of the Town Buddy Bailey , 2947 NC Hwy 96 , Selma term expiring 11 1 2023 Page535 January 3 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued E Town of Smithfield – Reappointment to Smithfield Board of Adjustment and Planning Board Per a request by the Town of Smithfield , the Board reappointed the following individual to the Smithfield Board of Adjustment and Planning Board representing the ETJ area of the Town Mark Lane , 2108 Yelverton Grove Road , Smithfield term expiring 12 31 2024 F Budget Revisions , approved as follows Health REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 59157819 COVID 19 Expense 357,43400 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 357,43400 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 591534155 State Grant 357,43400 TOTAL NET REVENUE 357,43400 Social Services REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61101917 LIEAP Program 4,25000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 4,25000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 4,25000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 4,25000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61006380 LINKS 28,71200 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 28,71200 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 28,71200 TOTAL NET REVENUE 28,71200 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 61106217 Low Inc Household Water Assistance Program 303,05200 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 303,05200 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 610034123 Social Services Administration 303,05200 TOTAL NET REVENUE 303,05200 Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE Page536 January 3 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued 10 51000210 Salaries – Overtime 2,67270 10 51001400 Travel 9608 10 51001700 Vehicles 1,22666 10 51004300 Special Services 10000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 4,09544 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510032509 Insurance Recovery 86506 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 3,11038 10 510035104 Sheriff Fees 12000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 4,09544 G Appointments , approved as follows ? Research & Training Zone Advisory Committee – Reappointed Chad Henry representing Novo Nordisk for a term to expire on December 31 , 2024 ? Economic Development Advisory Board – Reappointed Hampton Whittington representing Benson for a term to expire on December 31 , 2023 and granted Mr Whittington a waiver in the length of service policy H Resolution Supporting NCDOT Statewide Project Funds – Glen Laurel Rd Extension , adopted as follows Resolution Supporting North Carolina Department of Transportation Statewide Project Funds for Glen Laurel Road Extension Whereas , Novo Nordisk and area manufacturing companies have invested billions and have continued to create thousands of jobs in the Clayton area of the County of Johnston ; and Whereas , the growth of these companies and additional residential development has resulted in severe traffic congestion along Powhatan and Glen Laurel Roads ; and Whereas , a transportation study recommends an extension be constructed at the intersection of Glen Laurel and Powhatan Roads , across property owned by Novo Nordisk and tying into Gordon Road ; and Whereas , this extension would match up with the existing bridge and create a safer crossing over the North Carolina Norfolk Southern Rail Line ; and Whereas , the County of Johnston is requesting North Carolina Department of Transportation Statewide Funds to finance this Glen Laurel Road Extension Now Therefore , Be It Resolved , by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners that 1 The Board fully supports the Glen Laurel Road Extension and its potential to relieve traffic and provide for safer vehicular movement ; and 2 The Board requests the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s favorable consideration of the County of Johnston North Carolina Department of Transportation Statewide Funds request Adopted this the 3 day of January , 2022 I Sheriff’s Office – Surplus and Donation of Metal Detectors to Johnston County Schools , adopted as follows Resolution Approving Conveyance of Personal Property to Another Governmental Unit Pursuant to GS 160A - 280 WHEREAS , the County of Johnston “ County ” owns five 5 Garrett PD6500i metal detectors serial numbers 21205266 , 36031319 , 49061488 , 49061489 , 50502191 that have previously been used in county operations ; and WHEREAS , North Carolina General Statute § 160A - 280 authorizes a county to convey personal property for nonmonetary consideration to another governmental unit within the United States if the governing board deems the property to be surplus , obsolete , or unused ; and WHEREAS , the County of Johnston has determined that the personal property described above is surplus ,Page537 January 3 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued obsolete , or unused ; and WHEREAS , the County of Johnston finds that the public will benefit from the conveyance of the property described above by assisting the Johnston County Public Schools with necessary equipment THEREFORE , THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLVES THAT 1 The manager and or finance officer of Johnston County is authorized to execute all documents necessary to convey the five 5 Garrett PD6500i metal detectors described above to Johnston County Public Schools 2 The consideration for the conveyance is the public benefit from the conveyance of the property described above by assisting Johnston County Public Schools with necessary equipment 3 In accordance with the notice requirements of NCGS § 160A - 280 , public notice of this resolution was given by posting on the county’s website on December 22 , 2021 Adopted this the 3rd day of January , 2022 J Tax Releases & Refunds – 11 15 2021 – 12 15 2021 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 11 30 2021 11 02 01 AM ALassiter 2021 - 203952 2000152145 STEWART , DAVID P 10698 11 30 2021 12 04 58 PM cfutch 2021 - 202214 2000224718 TRIANGLE AVIATION SOLUTIONS 2,75275 CORPORATION 12 1 2021 1 00 31 PM dwoodward2 2021 - 82049 2000200304 RICHARDSON , DELORES M 24859 12 2 2021 3 05 09 PM dwoodward2 2021 - 29621 2000169247 DYSON , SEAN L 1,85112 12 6 2021 8 19 36 AM ALassiter 2021 - 7170 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2000229852 NICHOLS , JASON PAUL 3,64390 12 8 2021 9 22 36 AM dwoodward2 2021 - 83308 2000196973 ROBINSON , CHRISTOPHER C 1,87394 12 8 2021 9 28 04 AM ALassiter 2021 - 105199 2000083426 WILSONS AUTO CENTER INC 12414 12 8 2021 11 59 48 AM dwoodward2 2021 - 7542 7622480 BARNES , GADDIES 1,06086 12 8 2021 12 06 06 PM dwoodward2 2021 - 40468 35356650 HALL , ALBERT HOLLOWAY III 1,32477 12 8 2021 12 09 24 PM dwoodward2 2021 - 41985 2000190852 HEGEMANN , KATHERINE 1,99789 BURKHEIMER LIFE ESTATE 12 8 2021 12 38 10 PM dwoodward2 2021 - 4785 2000222802 HOFFMAN , THOMAS E 95158 12 8 2021 12 40 41 PM dwoodward2 2021 - 46650 2000199528 HUNICHEN , KENNETH 1,64204 12 8 2021 12 42 41 PM dwoodward2 2021 - 13585 2000224574 NEGRON , MINERVA 1,38576 12 8 2021 12 44 58 PM dwoodward2 2021 - 100948 2000119248 WALLS , AURORA 2,12259 12 8 2021 12 47 40 PM dwoodward2 2021 - 104948 2000173301 WILLIAMS , L THOMAS JR 87638 12 8 2021 2 41 29 PM ALassiter 2021 - 77050 2000177118 PINE NEEDLES LAUNDROMAT INC 85466 12 9 2021 9 00 21 AM ALassiter 2021 - 12387 2000156079 BLINSON , MICHAEL CLARK 19588 12 9 2021 12 12 55 PM cfutch 2021 - 8151 81029240 BAREFOOT , ELTON L 1,99901 12 9 2021 12 17 36 PM cfutch 2021 - 7359 2000110853 BARHAM , CAROLYN ANN 1,37338 12 9 2021 12 23 26 PM cfutch 2021 - 17641 2000198940 CARTER , HENRY M 2,46725 12 9 2021 12 28 27 PM cfutch 2021 - 20873 2000229636 CRAWFORD , DARRYL 2,56823 12 9 2021 12 36 30 PM cfutch 2021 - 42122 2000228894 HENDERSON , CHRISTOPHER M 1,38891 12 9 2021 12 40 45 PM cfutch 2021 - 50242 2000156605 JOHNSON , ERIC C 1,99844 12 9 2021 12 55 44 PM cfutch 2021 - 109318 2000224803 MOORE , TRACIE L 2,65651PagePage pageNumber5538 January 3 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued 12 9 2021 1 02 58 PM cfutch 2021 - 89079 2000233738 MOSS , PHILLIP D 2,98066 12 9 2021 1 10 58 PM cfutch 2021 - 4843 2000215846 OJO , ADEBOLA A 2,94864 12 9 2021 1 16 38 PM cfutch 2021 - 115827 2000228793 PURCELL , JAMES A 4,51478 12 9 2021 1 25 16 PM cfutch 2021 - 94728 2000096029 TALARICO , ROBERT 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3 07 39 PM LOCKBOX 2021 - 23835 2000092266 CREECH , STEVEN C 87724 11 22 2021 3 07 39 PM LOCKBOX 2021 - 60932 2000207962 MADARA , NICHOLAS B 1,48551 11 22 2021 3 07 39 PM LOCKBOX 2021 - 77605 2000081079 POOLE , IVEY YATES 56102 11 29 2021 8 57 32 AM LOCKBOX 2021 - 37713 2000173421 GOTTSCHALK , KRISTINA M 1,31436 11 29 2021 8 57 32 AM LOCKBOX 2021 - 64303 2000162191 MCKINNEY , MARK 1,31833 11 29 2021 8 57 32 AM LOCKBOX 2021 - 47708 2000176386 SOUTH HOUND CONSTRUCTION 61500 LLC 11 29 2021 8 57 32 AM LOCKBOX 2021 - 104158 16708528 WILLIAMS , JOEL L 46227 11 30 2021 11 44 00 AM awestbrook 2021 - 91499 2000200918 STANLEY J EMANUELS 39330 REVOCABLE TRUST 11 30 2021 12 07 36 PM cfutch 2021 - 202214 2000224718 TRIANGLE AVIATION SOLUTIONS 2,75275 CORPORATION 11 30 2021 2 42 38 PM LOCKBOX 2020 - 29416 2000158555 DUPREE , JOHN ROBERT 35606 11 30 2021 2 42 38 PM LOCKBOX 2021 - 32454 2000167936 FAY T BARNES REVOCABLE 69670 TRUST 11 30 2021 2 42 38 PM LOCKBOX 2021 - 79932 2000177037 RAIDL , STACY V 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end of last week She stated the pandemic is still ongoing , and the CDC updated the isolation andPagePage pageNumber7540 January 3 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued quarantine recommendations last week Dr Pearson stated everyone needs to realize that COVID will be with us for a while and she stressed the importance of taking actions to prevent the spread She stated as of December 31 , 2021 , there were 36,723 cases and the current average age of those infected is 37 Dr Pearson stated there are currently 43 hospitalizations and 366 deaths Dr Pearson noted there was a spike in September due to the Delta variant of the virus and that both the Delta and Omicron variants are now showing up in cases She stated there are 386 reinfections and 1,760 breakthrough infections The 14 - day positivity rate is 161 and the 7 - day rate is 149 Dr Pearson continued that the vaccine rate is currently 53 of the population She noted elective surgeries at the hospital have been reduced due to bed capacities and 89 of the COVID patients in the hospital on ventilators are unvaccinated She stated there are six outbreaks at long - term care facilities and two clusters Dr Pearson stated students will be returning to school this week after the holiday , and there are efforts to work with the schools for safety She noted the “ Test to Stay ” program is in place and guidance is being received from the State to keep as many children in school as possible Dr Pearson encouraged all eligible individuals to get vaccinated , physically distance as much as possible and mask wearing in order to help prevent the spread Dr Pearson commented that she realizes everyone has become fatigued with all the extra precautions ; however , they are in place for everyone’s protection She thanked her staff and all the partners for their continued response Upon a question by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , Dr Pearson explained that during the beginning of the COVID pandemic , initially the biggest concern was that the virus was new and was causing multiple deaths and hospitalizations She noted that now there is more knowledge of the virus , vaccinations are in place , and more people are taking preventive actions so the deaths and hospitalizations are decreasing and she believes it is now a virus that can be managed Commissioner Larry Wood asked about quarantine procedures in schools Dr Pearson responded the guidance for the schools now aligns with the current CDC guidelines for the general public At the inquiry of Commissioner Tony Braswell , Dr Pearson confirmed that testing has increased because it was recommended that people get tested if they were going to gather in large groups or travel around the holidays Chairman Butch Lawter commended Dr Pearson and the staff for their work as the pandemic continues ERA Program Finance Director and Deputy County Manager Chad McLamb provided an update to the Board on the Emergency Rental Assistance ERA Program Funds Mr McLamb reported that to date , approximately 5,058,000 in ERA assistance has gone out serving almost 1,300 households He noted the current average daily amount being sent out is around 55,000 He stated that just for the month of December , 11 million was sent out with 209 households receiving the assistance Mr McLamb stated Yardi has increased their staffing and the number of cases to be processed has gone down Mr McLamb also reported that of the 900,000 in CDBG funds for mortgage assistance , 488,000 has been sent out to date Mr McLamb thanked the staff as well as Yardi for their continued hard work in getting the assistance out to those in need Upon questions by Commissioners , Mr McLamb stated there are four appropriations of money in total with the potential for even more funding in the future He stated the goal of the program is to avoid evictions , power disconnections , and assist the landlords Mr McLamb stated there is a maximum number of months recipients can receive the rental assistance 4 Public Comments A Citizen Comments – Daniel Johnson Mr Daniel Johnson , of Wilson’s Mills , requested more information as it relates to the emergency rental assistance program requirements from a policy perspective Finance Director and Deputy County Manager Chad McLamb provided Mr Johnson with his contact information to follow up after the meeting PagePage pageNumber8541 January 3 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued B Emails Received The Chairman acknowledged an email received from Ken Taylor regarding Chapter 20 – Solid Waste of the Johnston County Code of Ordinances 5 Solid Waste Services – Borrow Areas F1 and G1 Capital Projects Budget Request Solid Waste Services Director Rick Proctor requested approval for a new capital construction project to develop two new borrow pit areas for the landfill operations Mr Proctor explained the development of these new borrow areas is essential for providing soil materials for current and future landfill development He presented the following estimated construction costs Borrow Area F1 Phase 1 385,00000 Borrow Area G1 Phase 1 85,00000 Engineering & Construction Management 7,50000 10 Contingency 47,75000 Total Estimated Costs 525,25000 At the request of Commissioners , Mr Proctor reviewed drawings of the areas with the Board At the inquiry of Commissioner Larry Wood , Mr Proctor stated the project was not included in the budget because it was anticipated to occur next year ; however , there is a need to begin the project sooner than previously thought Upon a motion by Commissioner Larry Wood , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried unanimously , the Board approved the capital construction project budget to develop borrow areas F1 and G1 for the landfill operations and approved the following budget revision REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 81 77220406 Technical Services 7,50000 81 77221800 Construction 470,00000 81 77227406 Contingency 47,75000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 525,25000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 81 772237925 Transfer from Other Funds 525,25000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 525,25000 6 Delinquent Tax Collection Report On behalf of Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews , County Manager Rick Hester presented the report on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of November 2021 , as follows Enforced Collections November 2021 YTD 21 22 Wage Garnishments 0 75 Bank Attachments 3 86 Levies 0 0 Foreclosures Complaints Filed November 2021 0 Pending 9 Dollars Collected November 2021 0 Sale Date No sale scheduled at this time PagePage pageNumber9542 January 3 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Levy Amount and Collections to Date 2021 Real and Personal Levy 2020 Real and Personal Levy As of November 30 , 2021 As of November 30 , 2020 157,068,17280 Levy 151,057,27704 Levy 88,093,92993 Payments 82,238,93844 Payments 68,974,24287 Balance 68,818,33860 Balance 5609 Collected 5444 Collected + 165 RMV – NCVTS Collections November 2021 November 2020 1,363,82596 1,234,15943 YTD 21 22 - 7,991,33043 YTD 20 21 - 7,272,72422 Includes additional October RMV Collections of 28,72471 reported late Mr Hester stated the tax listings were mailed last Thursday and are due January 31 , 2022 7 Manager Reports and Comments A COVID - 19 Sick Leave Policy Extended Human Resources Director Lu Hickey requested the Board to consider an extension of the COVID - 19 Sick Leave Policy She stated the previous policy was for 80 hours of leave ; however , staff recommends changing the hours to 40 to coincide with the most recent CDC guidelines Ms Hickey noted this would be for employees that have not used the time previously County Manager Rick Hester stated he supports the extension Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Larry Wood , and carried unanimously , the Board voted to extend the COVID - 19 Sick Leave Policy , revising the number of allowed hours to 40 , effective January 1 , 2022 through March 31 , 2022 for employees impacted by the coronavirus for the following reasons ? If an employee is subject to a federal , state or local quarantine order related to the Coronavirus ; ? If the employee has been advised by a healthcare provider to self - quarantine due to concerns related to the Coronavirus ; ? If the employee is experiencing symptoms of the Coronavirus and is seeking a medical diagnosis Employees will qualify for COVID - 19 Sick Leave CSL based on the following conditions ? Employees are limited to a total of up to 40 hours , or one week , of paid sick leave between the previously mandated Emergency Paid Sick Leave and the new leave type , COVID - 19 Sick Leave CSL ; ? Part - time employees are eligible for COVID - 19 Sick Leave CSL equal to the hours that the employee works , on average , during a one - week period 8 Board Reports and Comments A Fire Study Update At the request of Commissioner Tony Braswell , Fire Marshal Adam Stanley reported that a draft of the fire study has been completed and reviewed by a committee of the fire chiefs in the County He stated the committee has accepted the draft as submitted and the consultant should be completing the final document soon Mr Stanley stated he hopes to have it ready for submittal to the Board in February Mr Stanley also noted that as of 9 00 am this morning , the Archer Lodge and Thanksgiving Fire Departments finalized their merger and began operating as the North Side Fire Department Page0543 January 3 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued B Comments from Commissioner Ted G Godwin Commissioner Ted G Godwin shared his thoughts on a recent Letter to the Editor from a newspaper regarding an act of kindness and how it positively impacted those that witnessed the act Commissioner Godwin stated in reading the letter , he felt it was a great way to start the New Year and even with COVID still ongoing , if we could all be kind and look out for one another then he believes everything would be alright 9 Closed Session – NCGS 14331811 a 1 – Disclosure of Confidential Information and NCGS 14331811 a 3 – Attorney - Client Privilege Upon a motion by Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr , seconded by Commissioner Larry Wood , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit in closed session for the purposes of preventing the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential or not considered a public record , pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143 - 31811 a 1 and for the purposes of consulting with an attorney employed by the board in order to preserve the attorney - client privilege , pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143 - 31811 a 3 No action was taken by the Board Commissioner Larry Wood moved the Board adjourn closed session and resume regular session Commissioner Ted G Godwin seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote There being no further business , Commissioner Patrick E Harris moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Larry Wood seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 11 05 am RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage