June 6, 2022 - 10:00 am - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 788 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners June 6 , 2022 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , June 6 , 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 , Tony Braswell , Ted G Godwin , Fred J Smith , Jr , Richard D Braswell , and April Stephens 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 Executive Assistant Deputy Clerk Dana Cuddington Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr called the meeting to order at 10 00 am Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr reminded everyone that today marks the anniversary of D - Day and he spoke on the importance of remembering those that fought for our freedom Commissioner Smith shared the prayer that was given by President Franklin D Roosevelt in his address to the nation on that day The American Legion Post 132 of Smithfield 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 Tony Braswell , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the Consent Agenda items , as follows A Approval of Minutes – May 2 , 2022 10 00 am and 6 00 pm ; and May 16 , 2022 Finance Corporation Minutes 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 Billy Dean Drive – Old Denning Farm – Boon Hill Township Buhrstone Mill Street and Damsel Street – Creech Mills – O’Neals Township Clipper Lane and Yurman Lane – Charlestowne – Phase II – Boon Hill & Smithfield Townships Murata Lane , San Periro Drive , Romano Court , and Sposato Lane – San Marino – Phase 2 & 3 – Wilders Township Redwood Road SR3265 ext and Shagbark Lane – Remington Hills – Phase 3 – O’Neals Township Twelve Oaks Drive , Troutman Way , and November Lane – Pleasant Glens – Pleasant Grove Township C Finance – Approval of Audit Contract for Year Ending June 30 , 2022 The Board approved a contract with Thompson , Price , Scott , Adams & Co to audit the records of Johnston County for the year ending June 30 , 2022 at a fee of 79,500 D Public Utilities – Agreement Renewal – Clean Water Education Partnership , approved as follows Page789 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage790 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued E Budget Revisions , approved as follows Emergency Services REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 53557400 Capital Outlay 55,00000 10 53550200 Salaries & Wages 1,37000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 56,37000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 535533513 Insurance Recovery 55,00000 10 535533099 Miscellaneous Revenue 1,37000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 56,37000 Heritage REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 19 44757050 Non - Major Capital Assets 20,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 20,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE Page791 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued 19 447533422 Donations 20,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 20,00000 Library REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 18 44507100 Capital Improvements 55,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 55,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 18 445037900 Investment Income 55,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 55,00000 Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51000210 Salaries – Overtime 1,45530 10 51001700 Vehicles 6,13836 10 51003350 Supplies – Sheriff 1,00000 10 51004300 Special Services 10000 10 51007400 Capital Outlay 30,67900 10 51007414 Capital Outlay – Sheriff 67440 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 9,09916 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 49,14622 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 510032106 Controlled Substance Tax 67440 10 510032509 Insurance Recovery 35,37236 10 510033099 Miscellaneous Revenue 2,88030 10 510035104 Sheriff Fees 1,12000 10 510035160 Federal Equitable Sharing 9,09916 TOTAL NET REVENUE 49,14622PagePage pageNumber5792 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am ContinuedPagePage pageNumber6793 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued F Appointments , approved as follows ? Child Fatality Prevention Team – Appointed Brandon Jeffrey Allen representing local law enforcement officer for a three year term to expire on October 31 , 2025 ? Nursing Home Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board – Reappointed Joan Jones , Heather E Norman , and Beverly Withrow for three year terms to expire on June 30 , 2025 ; and granted Ms Jones a waiver in the length of service policy ? O’Neals Fire Protection District Commission – Appointed James A Rattie for a two year term to expire on April 30 , 2024 G Tax Releases & Refunds – 04 16 2022 – 05 15 2022 Motor Vehicle Release Refund Report Year Bill # Acct # Name Tran Type Paid 2021 2204 - 649121 2106 - 671696 Bowen , Tracey Thornton Overpayment 10547 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 4 29 2022 11 05 32 AM cfutch 2021 - 203375 2000196160 JONES , JENNIFER J 35751 5 6 2022 1 59 06 PM dwoodward2 2021 - 98776 2000134467 TURNER , VIOLET C 67911 5 10 2022 4 23 37 PM ALassiter 2021 - 19407 2000151378 CATERPILLAR FOREST PRODUCTS 8,72787 Real Personal Property Refunds TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 4 18 2022 8 12 18 AM ajsoutherland 2021 - 111860 2000228546 OFFUTT , STEPHEN T 51471 4 18 2022 8 16 37 AM ajsoutherland 2021 - 201195 2000178997 OSAKA NIKU AND SUSHI INC 1,59169 4 18 2022 8 54 18 AM ONLINE 2021 - 13378 2000078092 BOYKIN MOTORS 14883 4 18 2022 12 42 18 PM ajsoutherland 2021 - 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94158 2000212813 AT MART 30441 5 2 2022 2 20 10 PM ajsoutherland 2021 - 76717 70425645 PIERCE , TONJA THERESA 28637 5 2 2022 3 02 49 PM tmeacomes 2021 - 88772 2000196509 SMITH , JERRY RICHARD 52770 5 2 2022 3 46 22 PM tmeacomes 2021 - 78854 2000230356 PRIVETTE - FROST , RONA 38943 5 2 2022 3 47 59 PM tmeacomes 2021 - 105194 2000179474 WILLIAMS , TAVARIS JARBOUR 28000 5 2 2022 5 16 46 PM LOCKBOX 2021 - 69438 2000216048 BEASLEY , ANNA LOUISE 80839 5 3 2022 8 11 28 AM PHONE 2021 - 9078 9471470 BELL , ELIZABETH R HEIRS 13857 5 3 2022 10 54 44 AM ajsoutherland 2021 - 203600 2000240918 DANFORD , JOE BRADLEY 42528 5 3 2022 11 00 08 AM ajsoutherland 2021 - 48443 2000035626 JARMAN , DONNY H 34400 5 4 2022 11 32 32 AM ajsoutherland 2021 - 92957 2000178112 STEWART , MICHELLE W 46367 5 4 2022 2 01 59 PM tmeacomes 2021 - 44919 2000083471 HOGG , KEVIN RUSSELL 17135 5 5 2022 2 17 43 PM tmeacomes 2021 - 109504 2000218091 LOYD , JESSICA MARIE 53908PagePage pageNumber7794 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued 5 10 2022 1 56 58 PM tmeacomes 2021 - 34350 2000159872 FLORES , IGNACIO 14421 5 12 2022 4 10 39 PM Jodee 2021 - 80992 2000153981 REED , DANIEL C 14545 Langdon 5 13 2022 1 38 12 PM tmeacomes 2021 - 101371 2000051471 WEAVER , RONNIE E 30144 North Carolina Vehicle Tax System - Pending Refund Report – April 2022 100 + Payee Name Bill # Transaction Refund Total Change # Reason EDGE , 0063734838 163377232 Military 23005 SCHULER 3151 JAMES 26156 LAWSON , 0058148230 162924808 Adjustment 13973 CODY DREW 1722 15695 RAPER , 0066059738 328060768 Situs error 000 WILLIAM CRAIG 13349 2342 4450 15457 SCULLY , 0065984322 164117846 Military 12936 GREGORY 1595 STEVEN 14531 3 Public Comments Dr Gettys Cohen , Jr of Smithfield , spoke to the Board regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 County Budget as it relates to the Board of Elections The Chairman instructed these comments to be made a part of the budget public hearing Item No 4 within these minutes 4 Public Hearing – Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Johnston County Proposed Budget Advertised – The News & Observer , The Johnstonian News and The News in Review – May 25 , 2022 Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr opened the public hearing for the purposes of allowing public comment on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 County budget The proposed budget and budget message have been completed and copies made available for distribution as well as posted on the County’s website County Manager Rick Hester requested the budget message to be inserted into the minutes , as follows Johnston County Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Budget Summary Dear Board Members , The proposed Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 301 million General Fund budget is presented at the current property tax rate of 73 cents per 100 valuation Based on April 30 , 2022 financial projections , the June 30 , 2022 fund balance percentage is expected to be comparable to other similar - sized North Carolina counties with outstanding credit ratings A special thanks goes to Deputy County Manager and Director of Finance Chad McLamb , department heads and the county - wide team for their work on this budget It has truly been a team effort RECOMMENDED FUNDING FOR EDUCATION PARTNERS We enjoy a great working relationship with our education partners , Johnston County Public Schools JCPS and Johnston Community College JCC Recommended preliminary allocations for supplemental current expense plus capital outlay are shown below Please note these recommendations may change prior to the budget meetings based on additional information between now and June PagePage pageNumber8795 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued FY 22 - 23 Current Expense FY 22 - 23 Capital Outlay JCPS 80,000,000 1,250,000 JCC 5,000,000 525,000 PROPOSED NEW POSITIONS - GENERAL FUND ENTERPRISE FUND There are 43 new General Fund positions proposed in the General Fund budget for next fiscal year Human Resources - 1 Planning - 2 Buildings and Grounds - 1 Detention Center - 11 Emergency Medical Services - 8 Building Inspections - 3 Cooperative Extension - 1 Public Health - 6 Animal Services - 1 Department of Social Services - 8 Parks , Greenways , & Open Space - 1 In addition , there are 6 new positions requested in the Public Utilities Enterprise Fund , and 2 positions requested in the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION Funds are included for a pay adjustment in July with the potential of a performance pay adjustment in October My recommendation will soon be finalized and presented during the upcoming budget meetings PROPOSED FEE INCREASES IN GENERAL FUND AND ENTERPRISE FUNDS In the General Fund , new fees and fee increases are proposed for Building Inspections The fee increases are for non - emergency after hours inspections 125 hour with a 2 hour minimum , a residential plan change fee 250 , and an initial 1,000 fee due at the time of submittal for commercial plan review for projects over 500,000 the 1,000 would be credited to the total permit fee at permit issuance The Department of Public Utilities is proposing a comprehensive list of fee adjustments with recommended start times for those increases This information is included in the memo from Utilities Director Chandra Farmer in the supporting documentation section of the budget The Department of Solid Waste Services is requesting a 4 per ton tipping fee increase from 40 to 44 per ton and a 30 increase in the asbestos disposal fee for a total of 75 per ton I look forward to discussing the proposed budget at the upcoming budget meetings Please let me know if you have any questions Sincerely , Rick J Hester County Manager The Chairman called for any others that wished to speak on the budget to come forward Johnston County Youth Advisory Council JoCo Connectors Mentoring Mr Taylor Kirks , Vice President of Johnston County Industries and member of the Johnston County Youth Advisory Council , addressed the Board Mr Kirks introduced Deborah Bolin , Chair of the Johnston County Youth Advisory Council Mr Kirks stated the Johnston County Youth Advisory Council was formed by the Capital Area Workforce Development Board in early 2020 to help expand education , credentials , and employment opportunities for Johnston County’s youth He stated the Council includes members from Johnston County Public Schools , Johnston Community College , Alliance Health , Juvenile Justice , Vocational Rehabilitation , thePagePage pageNumber9796 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Department of Social Services , the Partnership for Children of Johnston County , Johnston County Industries , Johnston County Youth Services , and the NC Works NextGen Career Center He stated the mission of the Council is to promote the continuum of youth services by supporting comprehensive and integrated models of educational , developmental and employment related services for youth ages 16 - 24 Mr Kirks continued his remarks by speaking on the impact the pandemic has had in the local communities , some being hit harder than others He stated lower income communities are seeing higher unemployment and lower education participation and due to the intense need , the Council decided to focus on those hardest hit communities first Mr Kirks stated the Town of Selma and surrounding areas have a poverty rate of 353 compared to the overall County rate of 125 and the youth in the Selma area need support to stay in school and learn about career opportunities that will lead to family - sustaining wages Mr Kirks stated the Council developed JoCo Connectors Mentoring to provide these opportunities and the Council is hopeful to launch a full mentoring program next year Mr Kirks spoke on the mentoring program and what they hope it will provide for the community stating investments are needed to support and build the program Mr Kirks asked for the Board to consider allocating an initial investment of 20,000 Mr Kirks stated JoCo Connectors Mentoring began a pilot program at Smithfield - Selma High School during the spring and they are hopeful of expanding this service to students throughout the County Mr Kirks acknowledged and thanked Dr David Allen , Smithfield - Selma High School Principal , for his work in assisting with space and in getting the program off the ground He also acknowledged Johnston County Schools for their Career and Technical Education Department for launching the pilot program He stated the students that participated in the pilot program provided positive feedback toward their ability to communicate effectively in a workplace setting , gaining skills in resume building and interview preparedness Mr Kirks stated JoCo Connectors has the potential to build the bridge for Johnston County youth to life - changing education and careers and he reiterated that investment is needed to expand the program Mr Kirks offered to answer any questions Commissioner Ted G Godwin asked if this initiative would be redundant with the curriculum of a high school class Mr Kirks responded that this initiative changes the conversation because it is a mentoring program outside the school system that includes one - on - one scenarios which they believe works Commissioner Tony Braswell asked if the My Kids Club in Selma was a duplication of these services Mr Kirks stated the JoCo Connectors program is for late stage high school students , whereas the My Kids Club is geared towards younger children Triangle Land Conservancy Ms Leigh Ann Hammerbacher , Director of Land Protection and Stewardship East , Triangle Land Conservancy , requested the Board to consider allocating funds for Triangle Land Conservancy for Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 She presented the following information to the Board Page0797 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage1798 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage2799 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Ted G Godwin asked if the funds could be contingency funds or a pledge for the grant applications to be provided once TLC receives the grants Ms Hammerbacher responded that if the Board pledges funds for the grant opportunities , it would increase the scores for the grant Town of Princeton Princeton Mayor Don Rains introduced Princeton’s new Town Administrator Michael King , Mayor Pro - Tem Mike Rose and Library Committee Chair Hope Dougherty Mayor Rains stated the Town of Princeton hasPage3800 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued had a vision of updating their community center for several years He stated the current building was constructed around 1980 and was a replacement for the building that burned years before Mayor Rains stated the current building is out of date and they hope to build something that will be more useful in the community Mayor Rains along with Mayor Pro - Tem Mike Rose presented the following information to the Board Page4801 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Library Committee Chair Hope Dougherty stated the Library has been serving the community in a 500 square foot space within the Princeton High School and while that has been appreciated , they have outgrown thatPage5802 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued space She spoke on the needs of the Library and how they cannot open to the public until the school closes for the day She stated the new potential space would provide more than double the space to serve patrons Mayor Rains stated 90 of the buildings in downtown Princeton are occupied , and the Town believes the new building will enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Princeton He stated citizens from Pine Level , Kenly , Brogden , Selma and sections of Wayne County currently use the building Mayor Rains stated the current budget for the building is 2 million and a grant for 500,000 has been received from the General Assembly He stated they have other private donations and are requesting 250,000 from Johnston County He noted they plan to request funding from USDA and other resources to cover the remaining cost Commissioner Ted G Godwin asked that for citizens who rent the facility , would there be a distinction between in - town verses out - of - town citizens Mayor Rains responded there would be no distinction In response to Commissioner Tony Braswell , Mayor Rains stated the Town manages the facility and while consideration was given to renovating the current facility , it was determined not to be cost effective Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr asked about the future maintenance plan for the building Mayor Rains stated the Town’s Public Works Department maintains the current building ; however , in the future the Town may look at a dedicated staff person for this new facility He stated the Town would be totally responsible for maintenance Commissioner Richard D Braswell asked if there is a plan to place a buffer between the metal shed and the two homes that are currently on the property Mayor Rains confirmed that buffers would be in place Chairman Lawter congratulated Town Administrator Michael King on his new position with the Town and wished him much success ReEntry Dr Denis Lewandowski addressed the Board on behalf of ReEntry Dr Lewandowski stated ReEntry Director Dot Ehlers had asked him to speak to the Board in her absence Dr Lewandowski spoke on the ReEntry programs stating it began in the 1990s as a sentencing program for felons that had to undergo court ordered rehabilitation He spoke on the changes to the program over the years noting that even though they provide State mandated services , their funding has continued to be cut over the years Dr Lewandowski spoke on the positive impacts that ReEntry has made over the years on the families of Johnston County and stated there is a big needPage6803 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued for more in the community Dr Lewandowski requested the Board to consider allocating additional funding for ReEntry so they can continue providing their services in the community Retired Judge Addie Rawls addressed the Board also on behalf of ReEntry Judge Rawls reiterated that the services offered by ReEntry are court mandated ; however , as with many State mandates , the State no longer chooses to provide funds , leaving the burden on the local counties Judge Rawls stated ReEntry has made every effort to stretch their limited funding over the years , but they are at a point where additional funds are necessary to continue operations She stated ReEntry is asking the Board to consider allocating 100,000 and she offered to answer any questions Upon further questions by the Commissioners , Judge Rawls stated she would ask Ms Ehlers to provide updated statistics to the Board on the number of clients served last year She stated ReEntry receives some funding from the Department of Social Services as well as the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council ; however , additional funds are needed to continue Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr took a moment to commend Judge Rawls for her service to the community Johnston Regional Airport Johnston Regional Airport Director Phil Lanier thanked the Board for their past support to the Airport Mr Lanier reported the Airport remains in demand and at capacity He spoke on upcoming projects and noted the Airport has just received a 75 million grant from the State which requires local matching funds Mr Lanier asked the Board to consider providing the matching funds for that grant In response to Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , Mr Lanier stated the Airport is now averaging around 2 million a year in grant funding , but this year the State has awarded a 75 million grant Mr Lanier noted that all of this funding goes towards the development of the Airport and not the day - to - day operations Upon a question by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , Mr Lanier stated the airport is asking for a 300,000 match to the 75 million grant just received Mr Lanier recognized Airport Authority Chairman Ken Starling and Vice Chair John Bullock in the audience Citizen Comments from Dr Gettys Cohen , Jr The Chairman instructed the Clerk to add the earlier comments from Dr Gettys Cohen , Jr to this portion of the public hearing Dr Gettys Cohen , Jr of Smithfield addressed the Board and spoke in support of funding for the Board of Elections for Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Dr Cohen stated with the approval of their budget , it would allow for better accessibility to voting sites Dr Cohen spoke on the need to provide better services for everyone , especially those in the lower income and lower wealth communities Dr Cohen encouraged the Board to provide support to the Board of Elections to increase the number of hours that citizens have access to voting sites He also asked the Board to look at the locations of the voting sites in an effort to make sure they are in areas where people feel safe such as schools and or churches Dr Cohen stated transportation is often an issue for many who would like to vote and he encouraged the Board to give that some thought as well Dr Cohen spoke on the need to make sure everyone has access to voting Email received from Citizen Shannon Petersen The Chairman acknowledged an email received from Shannon Petersen expressing his thoughts as it relates to the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 budget The Chairman stated the email had been provided to all the Commissioners for their review Johnston County Area Transit System JCATS JCATS Executive Director Neal Davis stated JCATS has primarily been a rural system since its inception and they contract with other agencies in the County for transportation services Mr Davis provided the Board with a brief background on their services and funding received from the North Carolina Department of Transportation Mr Davis stated as growth continues , JCATS is looking at services for general public transportation and as technology has evolved , communities are looking at something called microtransit servicesPage7804 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued which focuses on high priority zones that need resources Mr Davis stated the technology is similar to an Uber system and the concept is new to public transportation He stated JCATS is working with the Department of Transportation and the Capital Area Metropolitan Organization to determine how they could move from a demand system to a microtransit ride system and he spoke on ways to accomplish this initiative Mr Davis stated JCATS believes that there is adequate capacity in their fleet and software to begin a pilot program He asked the Board to consider an additional allocation of 175,000 to fund a microtransit pilot program Mr Davis stated the funding would cover the software and operations of the pilot program for up to eight months and if the program is successful , JCATS has applied for Federal funding that may sustain the program after the initial pilot program Mr Davis stated with the funding for the microtransit pilot program their total budget request to the County for Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 is 371,607 There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing The Chairman announced the following future meetings on the budget ? Monday , June 13 , 2022 at 6 00 pm Special Meeting for budget discussions ? Monday , June 20 , 2022 at 6 00 pm Anticipated budget adoption 5 Public Hearing – Petition for Road Abandonment SR 2577 - Unnamed Road Advertised – The News & Observer , The Johnstonian News and The News in Review – May 25 and June 1 , 2022 Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr opened the public hearing for the purposes of allowing public comment on the proposed road abandonment of SR 2577 unnamed road located near the intersection of US 70 Alt and US Hwy 70 from the State Maintenance System County Attorney Jennifer Slusser reported the property owners have petitioned the North Carolina Department of Transportation to abandon this dead - end road She noted there are no other property owners on this road and the abandonment is part of an overall development plan by the petitioners for the property Ms Slusser stated the North Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting the County to concur with the request She noted that because this road is within the Town of Selma’s ETJ , the Town also reviewed and concurs with the request She offered to answer any questions Chairman Lawter called for anyone else in the audience that wished to comment to come forward The Clerk to the Board indicated there were no emailed comments There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing Commissioner Ted G Godwin moved the Board concur with the NC Department of Transportation’s request to abandon SR 2577 - Unnamed Road from the State Maintained System Commissioner Richard D Braswell seconded the motion which carried by unanimous vote NORTH CAROLINA JOHNSTON COUNTY ROAD DESCRIPTION Secondary Road SR 2577 unnamed – Selma Township , Johnston County WHEREAS , the attached petition has been filed with the Johnston County Board of Commissioners requesting that portions of the above described road , the location of which have been indicated , on the attached map , be abandoned from the Secondary Road System ; and WHEREAS , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners is of the opinion that the portions of the above described roads should be abandoned from the Secondary Road System NOW , THEREFORE , be it resolved by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners that the Division of Highways is hereby requested to review the above described roads , and abandon portions of them from the maintenance of the Secondary Road System , if it meets the established standards and criteria Page8805 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued 6 Department of Social Services – Proclamation for Elder Abuse Awareness Day Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris read aloud the proclamation for Elder Abuse Awareness Day and moved for its adoption , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried unanimously Proclamation Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15 , 2022 Whereas , Johnston County includes over 35,000 citizens age 60 and older that deserve to live safely with dignity and as independently as possible , with the supports they need ; and Whereas , elder abuse is most often defined as any act that harms a senior or jeopardizes his or her health , safety or welfare ; and Whereas , Johnston County’s older population is a vital , important part of the community that contributes to the social and cultural education of future generations ; and Whereas , identifying , reporting and eliminating abuse , neglect and exploitation to older persons is each community’s responsibility ; and Whereas , all residents should watch for signs of physical abuse , withdrawal , depression , anxiety , fear , and living without necessities such as food , heat , air and medicine and make it known to proper institutions Now Therefore We , the Johnston County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim June 15 , 2022 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Johnston County and encourages everyone to commit to protecting the safety and future of our older citizens th Adopted this the 6 day of June , 2022 7 GoTriangle – Commuter Rail Update to the Board GoTriangle President & CEO Charles Lattuca presented the following update to the Board on the Commuter Rail Project He stated they are close to finishing the feasibility study Page9806 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Lattuca stated that commuter rail coordinates with the existing North Carolina Railroad Corridor and there are freight trains and passenger trains He stated this would maximize the feasibility of transit as it grows in Johnston County Page0807 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Lattuca explained that the stops , ridership , and structure needs are being analyzed and extra lanes in the corridor must be accounted for He stated it is expected that there will be 12,000 riders by 2040 , and housing , jobs , and land use were factors considered He stated more information would be brought back to the Board by the end of July or early August He spoke on the positive impacts from commuter rail including land use , jobs , and clustered growth He stated there has been significant public engagement throughout the study Page1808 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage2809 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Lattuca shared a map of the expected congestion He stated commuter rail will assist in reducing the vehicle traffic Mr Lattuca stated Bus Rapid Transit BRT is being planned for the region and there will be bus only lanes that can move around the traffic He pointed out the projects from the map below that are planned He stated the BRT service from Clayton would assist with congestion for commuters getting back and forth to work Mr Lattuca shared photos of existing bus stations with the Board stating the Raleigh bus station would be used as a commuter station on a separate platform He stated there would be an eight bay bus station in thePage3810 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued garage area and a private developer would build over the top He stated that a development partner is planning a 250 million project on top of the bus station and Federal funding has been received for this project He noted it would be a 40 million public investment that would bring a 250 million investment Mr Lattuca noted that Novo Nordisk and Caterpillar employees would benefit from commuter rail in the Clayton area Page4811 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Lattuca shared a diagram of what commuter rail would look by 2040 Page5812 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr asked Mr Lattuca if he was aware that The News and Observer reported that 157 million was spent to design rail between Durham and Orange Counties and after the money was spent , the project never evolved Commissioner Smith quoted the article from The News and Observer about an exchange between GoTriangle and Orange County Commissioner Earl McKee as follows “ Exchange reflects the public mistrust that lingers around the Durham - Orange Light Rail project and the GoTriangle officials who guided it through seven years of planning , and then the project was dropped in 2019 amid State funding cuts and opposition from North Carolina Railroad and Duke University ” Commissioner Smith stated he has difficulty in finding the credibility and reliability of the report for the Johnston County Board of Commissioners to spend money with that track record Mr Lattuca responded that he is not presenting to the Board in order to sell commuter rail but rather he is presenting an update on the feasibility study because GoTriangle was asked by Durham , Orange , and Johnston Counties to study the feasibility and report back to them Mr Lattuca stated the goal of the study is to share information regarding the cost and funding , the partnership with North Carolina Railroad and Norfolk Southern , how much service could be provided for users of the service , and the impacts of housing and economic development He stated when the final product is delivered it will then be each County’s decision on whether to be a part of the plan or not Commissioner Smith commented that he feels trains are not a realistic use of taxpayer funds in Johnston County at this time Mr Lattuca noted that there would be options for counties to join in at a later phase if the project demonstrates as being successful He stated the feasibility study is a conversation starter for elected officials to take a look at and see if they feel it is a good solution for them Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr stated continued development and conversation would be needed with the Board regarding commuter rail Mr Lattuca shared information with the Board regarding the next steps and he thanked the Board of Commissioners for being one of the partners Mr Lattuca acknowledged Scott Saylor , formerly with North Carolina Railroad , who now consults with Johnston County on this matter He also thanked County Manager Rick Hester for his past participation Chairman Lawter thanked Mr Luttuca for his presentation He stated CAMPO has begun the Southeast Area Study which will extend to just east of I - 95 to include Pine Level 8 Public Utilities Utilities Director Chandra Farmer , PE , stated all the projects for consideration today are part of the 20 - Year Capital Improvements Plan recently adopted by the Board of Commissioners Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr moved the Board approve the following items for Public Utilities , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried unanimously Page6813 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued A Wilson’s Mills Wastewater Pump Station Upgrades – Contract Award The County received bids on May 5 , 2022 for the Wilson’s Mills Wastewater Pump Station Improvements project The proposed project is included in the County’s previously approved Water and Sewer Capital Improvements The County received three 3 bids , as follows Proposed project budget Existing Proposed Expense Technical Design Services 215,00000 215,00000 Construction 000 1,520,00000 Contingency 000 76,00000 Total 215,00000 1,811,00000 Revenue Wastewater System Development Fee Capital Reserve 215,00000 215,00000 Fund 68 Sewer Balance 000 1,596,00000 Total 215,00000 1,811,00000 Award the Wilson’s Mills Wastewater Pump Station Improvements project to J Cumby Construction Company of Cookeville , TN in the amount of 1,520,00000 , approve the revised project budget as submitted by staff , and approve the associated budget revision , as follows REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 83 85611800 Construction 1,520,00000 83 85617406 Contingency 76,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 1,596,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 83 856137925 Transfer from Other Funds 1,596,00000 TOTAL NET REVENUE 1,596,00000 B Public Utilities – Four Oaks Wastewater Pump Station Improvements – Budget Revision The County provides bulk wastewater transmission and treatment services for the Town of Four Oaks and the County receives the majority of the flow at the County’s Four Oaks Equalization and Wastewater Pump Station located at 400 Fawnbrook Drive Under normal operations , the existing facility pumps flow through an 8 ” force main to the Town of Benson WWTF However , existing piping at the site allows for flow diversion to the County’s existing WWTF , in the event of an emergency In order to accommodate additional future flow from the Town of Four Oaks , system improvements are necessary for the station to pump simultaneously in both directions The County’s consultant CDM Smith , Inc completed the preliminary study to evaluate improvement options for the Four Oaks WWPS The consultant identified a detailed project scope to achieve maximum capacity at the WWPS , and staff recommends proceeding with the detailed project design Following are the proposed project budget revisions for technical services to complete the project Page7814 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Existing Proposed Expense Technical Design Services Preliminary Study 80,00000 76,30000 Detailed Project Design , Permitting & Bidding 000 410,00000 Construction Administration & Observation 000 79,00000 Total 80,00000 565,30000 Revenue Fund 68 Sewer Balance 80,00000 80,00000 Wastewater SDF Fund 000 485,30000 Total 80,00000 565,30000 Approve the project budget as submitted by staff and approve the following associated budget revision for the Four Oaks Wastewater Pump Station Improvements Project REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 83 85680406 Technical Services 485,30000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 485,30000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 83 856836270 Transfer from SDF Reserve Fund for Capital 485,30000 Projects TOTAL NET REVENUE 485,30000 C Public Utilities – Neuse River Wastewater Pump Station Evaluation – Project Budget In order to accommodate increased future flow from the Town of Four Oaks , additional system improvements are necessary downstream from the proposed upgraded Four Oaks WWPS The Four Oaks WWPS transmits flow to the County’s Holt Lake WWPS , and the County’s Holt Lake WWPS sends flow to the County’s Neuse River WWPS , in order to pump flow to the Central Johnston County Regional WWTF Staff is working on the design of an upgraded force main to increase capacity of the Holt Lake WWPS ; however , staff recommends consulting with a professional engineering firm to evaluate a preliminary design for necessary system modifications at the Neuse River WWPS and discharge force main The project is included in the County’s previously approved 2022 Water and Sewer Capital Improvements Plan The proposed project will likely require a new wastewater pump station site , all new pump facilities and an upgraded discharge force main In addition , the existing force main may require replacement relocation as part of the proposed NCDOT US 301 Neuse River bridge project Following is the proposed project budget for the evaluation and preliminary design Technical Design Services 105,00000 Total 105,00000 Approve the project budget as submitted by staff and approve the following associated budget revision for the Neuse River Wastewater Pump Station Evaluation and preliminary design REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 83 85710406 Technical Services 105,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 105,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 83 857136270 Transfer from SDF Reserve Fund for Capital 105,00000 Projects TOTAL NET REVENUE 105,00000Page8815 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued D Public Utilities – Duchess Downs Gravity Sewer Outfall – Project Budget The previously approved 2022 Water and Sewer Capital Improvements Plan includes a project identified as “ New Interceptor from Duchess Downs to Adams Pointe – Abandon Duchess Downs WWPS ” The proposed project includes a gravity sewer outfall from the existing Duchess Downs Wastewater Pump station to the Adams Point WWPS located in Adams Pointe Subdivision The outfall will allow for the abandonment of the existing Duchess Downs WWPS The existing WWPS is currently at capacity based on actual and committed flows and station upsizing would be very expensive due to no three - phase power available in the vicinity The proposed wastewater facilities will serve existing and future development on the west side of the I - 40 NC 42 interchange and the area between NC 50 and Old Drug Store Road In order to proceed with the proposed project design , the County would need to adopt a capital project budget Staff recommends the budget to include preliminary technical design services preliminary route study and wetland stream field evaluations Following is the proposed project budget Technical Design Services 100,00000 Total 100,00000 Approve the project budget as submitted by staff and approve the following associated budget revision for the Duchess Downs Gravity Sewer Outfall preliminary technical design services REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 83 85720406 Technical Services 100,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 100,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 83 857236270 Transfer from SDF Reserve Fund for Capital 100,00000 Projects TOTAL NET REVENUE 100,00000 E Public Utilities – Smithfield North Booster Pump Station Improvements – Project Budget The previously approved 2022 Water and Sewer Capital Improvements Plan includes a project identified as “ Smithfield North Upgrade Firm Capacity Upgrade ” The proposed project would replace the aging existing Smithfield North package booster pump station and upgrade the station capacity to 15 MGD This site is one of the interconnection points where the County purchases water from the Town of Smithfield In order to proceed with the proposed project design , the County would need to adopt a capital project budget Staff recommends the budget to include full technical services detailed design , bidding assistance , limited construction phase assistance and record drawings Following is the proposed project budget Technical Design Services 180,00000 Total 180,00000 Approve the project budget as submitted by staff and approve the following associated budget revision for the Smithfield North Booster Pump Station Improvements full technical services REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 82 85730406 Technical Services 180,00000 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 180,00000 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 82 857336270 Transfer from SDF Reserve Fund for Capital 180,00000 Projects TOTAL NET REVENUE 180,00000Page9816 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued 9 Finance – Resolutions for the 2022 General Obligation School Bond Referendum The following Bond Order was discussed , and its title was read BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 177,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION , CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES WHEREAS , the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County the “ Board ” has decided to pursue the issuance of general obligation school bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of 177,000,000 under the Local Government Bond Act the “ Act ” to finance , in part , the acquisition , construction and equipping of modifications , renovations , additions , improvements and extensions to existing facilities and or one or more new buildings or other school facilities for Johnston County public schools , including acquisition of necessary land and rights - of - way ; and WHEREAS , the Board has filed an application with the Local Government Commission of North Carolina for approval of such bonds as required by the Act ; BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Johnston , North Carolina 1 Pursuant to The Local Government Bond Act , as amended , the County of Johnston , North Carolina , is hereby authorized to issue general obligation bonds of Johnston County for the purpose of providing funds , together with any other available funds , to finance the acquisition , construction and equipping of modifications , renovations , additions , improvements and extensions to existing facilities and or one or more new buildings or other school facilities for Johnston County public schools , including acquisition of necessary land and rights - of - way 2 The bonds shall be in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 177,000,000 3 The bonds shall be general obligations of Johnston County for the payment of principal of and interest on which its full faith and credit shall be irrevocably pledged , and taxes will be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds 4 A sworn statement of debt shall be filed with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners pursuant to NCGS § 159 - 55 and be open to public inspection 5 This Bond Order shall take effect when approved by the voters of Johnston County Commissioner Ted G Godwin then moved that the foregoing Bond Order be “ introduced , ” such motion was seconded by Commissioner Richard D Braswell , and a vote thereon was as follows Ayes Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , and Commissioners Tony Braswell , Ted G Godwin , Richard D Braswell , and April Stephens Nays Fred J Smith , Jr Not Voting None The following resolution was introduced , and its title was read RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON 177,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS , PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SUCH HEARING AND PUBLICATION OF BOND ORDER AS INTRODUCED WHEREAS , there has been introduced by the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County a Bond Order entitled “ BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF 177,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION , CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES ” ; and WHEREAS , NCGS § 159 - 54 provides there shall be a public hearing on the Bond Order and NCGS § 159 - 56 provides for publication of the Bond Order as introduced ; NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Johnston , North Carolina Page0817 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued 1 A public hearing on the Bond Order shall be held at 10 00 am , or as soon thereafter as the hearing can be held , in the Commissioners ’ Meeting Room in the Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina on July 18 , 2022 2 The Clerk to the Board of Commissioners shall cause the Bond Order , with a statement appended in form described by NCGS § 159 - 56 , to be published in The News & Observer 3 Either of the County Manager or the Director of Finance is hereby designated to file the sworn statement of debt and the statement of estimated interest with respect to the bonds , each being required by NCGS § 159 - 55 4 The completed form of application to the Local Government Commission with respect to the proposed bonds is hereby approved 5 This resolution shall take effect immediately Commissioner Ted G Godwin moved the passage of the foregoing resolution and Commissioner Richard D Braswell seconded the motion , and the resolution was passed by the following vote Ayes Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , and Commissioners Tony Braswell , Ted G Godwin , Richard D Braswell , and April Stephens Nays Fred J Smith , Jr Not Voting None Thereupon the Director of Finance filed with the Clerk to the Board , in the presence of the Board , the sworn statement of debt and the statement of estimated interest with respect to the bonds , respectively , as so required 10 Appointments Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr announced that the votes for the Economic Development Advisory Board and the Voluntary Agricultural District Advisory Board would be completed by written ballot Ballots were distributed to the Commissioners who completed their votes , signed the ballot , and submitted for the Clerk to the Board to collect upon adjournment The Chairman stated the votes will be tallied this afternoon and results announced at the 6 00 pm meeting Note At the 6 00 pm meeting , the Chairman announced the following Economic Development Advisory Board – Adam Caldwell representing at - large was appointed for a two year term to expire on April 30 , 2024 Voluntary Agricultural District Advisory Board – J Shepard Barbour and Betty O Woodall were reappointed and Jonathan Hardee was appointed for three year terms to expire on June 30 , 2025 Ms Woodall was granted a waiver in the length of service policy 11 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews presented the report on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of April 2022 , as follows Enforced Collections April 2022 YTD 21 22 Wage Garnishments 89 361 Bank Attachments 187 553 Levies 0 0 Foreclosures Complaints Filed April 2022 0 Pending 8 Dollars Collected April 2022 0 Sale Date No sale scheduled at this time Levy Amount and Collections to Date 2021 Real and Personal Levy 2020 Real and Personal Levy As of April 30 , 2022 As of April 30 , 2021 Page1818 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued 157,074,14718 Levy 150,986,35544 Levy 156,374,59801 Payments 149,742,07160 Payments 699,54917 Balance 1,244,28384 Balance 9955 Collected 9918 Collected + 037 RMV – NCVTS Collections April 2022 April 2021 1,708,88832 1,674,54938 YTD 21 22 - 15,951,32517 YTD 20 21 - 15,269,63616 Commissioner Ted G Godwin commended Ms Andrews and her staff for their work and for the ease of obtaining tax information from the Johnston County website He stated that some adjoining counties are not as user friendly on their websites 12 Manager Reports and Comments A Request to Surplus Vehicle – Sheriff’s Office County Manager Rick Hester stated Sheriff Steve Bizzell is requesting the Board to declare the following vehicle surplus that was involved in an accident and declared a total loss by the insurance company Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner April Stephens , and carried unanimously , the Board declared the above listed vehicle surplus 13 Board Reports and Comments Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated he was privileged to participate in the recent Memorial Day Service held by the Veterans Services Office at the Johnston County Courthouse Commissioner Godwin stated he appreciated Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr ’ s comments at the beginning of the meeting remembering D - Day Commissioner Tony Braswell noted that the Chairman appointed him along with Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris and Commissioner Ted G Godwin to meet with representatives from the Fire Services regarding their funding matrix presentation from the last meeting Commissioner Braswell stated they have met and are working through possible solutions and alternatives for the matrix and he will share more concrete information with the Board when it is available Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr announced the Board will be holding a special joint meeting and public hearing with the Town of Selma at 2 00 pm today The meeting will be held at the Selma Town Civic Center located at 300 North Webb Street The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing on a proposed economic development incentive grant 14 Closed Session – NCGS 14331811 a 3 – Attorney - Client Privilege ; NCGS 14331811 a 4 – Economic Development ; NCGS 14331811 a 5 – Acquisition of Property ; and NCGS 14331811 a 6 – Personnel Upon a motion by Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr , seconded by Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board recessed regular session to sit in closed session for the purposes of consulting with an attorney employed by the Board in order to preserve the attorney - client privilege pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143 - 31811 a 3 , to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area , pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143 - 31811 a 4 , to establish or instruct staff concerning the negotiation of the price and terms of a contract concerning the acquisition of real property pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143 - 31811 a 5 , and for the purposes of personnel pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143 - 31811 a 6 No action was taken by the Board Page2819 June 6 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Tony Braswell 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 Tony Braswell moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Ted G Godwin seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 12 55 pm RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage