July 18, 2022 - 10:00 am - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 1 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners July 18 , 2022 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , July 18 , 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 Ted G Godwin opened the meeting with a prayer The American Legion Post 109 of Benson 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 Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Richard D 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 – June 6 , 2022 10 00 am and 6 00 pm ; June 6 , 2022 2 00 pm ; June 13 , 2022 6 00 pm ; and June 20 , 2022 6 00 pm B Town of Benson – Appointment to Benson Planning Board Per a request by the Town of Benson , the Board made the following appointment to the Benson Planning Board representing the ETJ area of the Town Reid Johnson , 2073 NC Hwy 50 , Benson term expiring December 31 , 2023 C Town of Wilson’s Mills – Appointment to Wilson’s Mills Planning Board Per a request by the Town of Wilson’s Mills , the Board made the following appointment to the Wilson’s Mills Planning Board representing the ETJ area of the Town Anthony Jay Mouser , 1025 Powhatan Road , Clayton term expiring June 30 , 2025 D Budget Revisions , approved as follows Sheriff REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION EXPENDITURE INCREASE DECREASE 10 51003350 Supplies – Special 10,43839 10 51007414 Capital Outlay – Sheriff 200,73267 10 51007418 Capital Outlay – Drug Seizure 1,061,45583 TOTAL NET EXPENDITURES 1,272,62689 REQUESTED CHANGE FUND BUDGET CODE LINE ITEM CLASSIFICATION REVENUE INCREASE DECREASE 10 460033990 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,272,62689 TOTAL NET REVENUE 1,272,62689Page2 July 18 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued E Appointments , approved as follows ? Nursing Home Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board – Reappointed James Purington , Sherry Simms , and LaNarda Williamson for three year terms to expire on June 30 , 2025 F Tax Releases & Refunds – 05 16 2022 – 06 15 2022 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 5 24 2022 11 54 44 AM cfutch 2021 - 37920 2000169557 GRAIN , TODD 34502 Real Personal Property Refunds TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 5 16 2022 10 22 24 AM tmeacomes 2021 - 83614 2000158592 ROMAS OF PLANTATION INC 14340 5 16 2022 3 01 11 PM tmeacomes 2021 - 42548 2000159872 FLORES , IGNACIO 14433 5 17 2022 7 39 44 AM ONLINE 2021 - 121363 2000227107 SWANNIE PROPERTIES , LLC 13173 5 20 2022 2 05 47 PM ONLINE 2021 - 9415 2000140666 BASS , MATTHEW LEE 35038 5 20 2022 2 05 47 PM ONLINE 2021 - 23221 2000071163 CREECH , BARBARA 21052 5 20 2022 2 05 47 PM ONLINE 2021 - 49024 2000185793 JIMMY D MONTGOMERY JR 14540 LIVING TRUST 5 20 2022 2 05 47 PM ONLINE 2021 - 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74334 2000202280 PARSHLEY , DEAN WALTER 17687 6 6 2022 1 24 38 PM tmeacomes 2021 - 64301 2000075762 MCFARLAND , ARNOLD MICHAEL 13127 JR 6 9 2022 9 36 21 AM ONLINE 2021 - 65806 60236920 MERCER , JAMES H 1,31940 6 9 2022 9 36 21 AM ONLINE 2020 - 65806 60236920 MERCER , JAMES H 1,48530 6 13 2022 8 51 33 AM tmeacomes 2021 - 74334 2000202280 PARSHLEY , DEAN WALTER 14512 6 15 2022 10 59 38 AM ajsoutherland 2021 - 40904 2000022439 HARRIS , FREDERICK LAMAR 29680 North Carolina Vehicle Tax System - Pending Refund Report – May 2022 100 + Payee Name Bill # Transaction Refund Total Change # Reason CARROLL , 0064529651 331473144 Situs error 000 KATIE SUE 21533 3022 7177 25688 EVANS , 0064204457 329902428 Situs error 000 AMANDA 15176 NICOLE 2130 5059 18105 0061644118 329162968 Situs error 000Page3 July 18 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued 20372 3574 MCLAMB , KATHERINE 6791 ELIZABETH 23589 PARNELL , 0059771849 165420460 Adjustment 7604 JERRY LELAND 5937 13541 PAYNE , 0066559259 165355196 Military 22673 CHRISTOPHER 3649 MICHAEL 26322 TRUITT , 0066527901 247782780 Situs error 27004 TIMOTHY 21084 DARRIN 7028 55116 162361 3 Public Comments A Comments from Interim Johnston Community College President Dr Kenneth Boham Interim Johnston Community College President Dr Kenneth Boham expressed a heartfelt thank you to the Commissioners for the budget allocation to Johnston Community College this fiscal year Dr Boham stated the Commissioners were asked to make an investment in the institution which they did and he thanked the Board as well as County Manager Rick Hester for considering their needs Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris noted the Board appreciates what Dr Boham is doing at the college , stating he hit the ground running and good things are happening Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr stated as the Commissioner representative on College Board of Trustees , the energy level and enthusiasm Dr Boham has brought has been refreshing to see At the inquiry of Commissioner Ted G Godwin , Dr Boham reported the renovations are almost complete at the auditorium with only a few final items to be installed B Comments for Johnston County School Bond Public Hearing April Lee and Jeanie Aday spoke to the Board regarding the Public Hearing for the Johnston County School Bond Order and Referendum The Chairman instructed these comments to be made a part of that public hearing Item No 4 within these minutes 4 Public Hearing – Adoption of Johnston County School Bond Order and Call for Referendum Advertised – The News & Observer – June 10 , 2022 Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr opened the public hearing at 10 14 am with respect to the Bond Order introduced before this Board on June 6 , 2022 , concerning the issuance of 177,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds of Johnston County pursuant thereto The following comments were received April Lee , Johnston County , North Carolina addressed the Board and stated she is a teacher for Johnston County Schools Ms Lee spoke on the need for more funding for Johnston County Schools and requested the Commissioners to consider increasing the bond amount for the referendum Jeanie Aday , Selma , Johnston County , North Carolina addressed the Board and stated she is a former teacher for Johnston County Schools Ms Aday spoke on all the needs of Johnston County Schools stating the need to be proactive instead of reactive Ms Aday requested the Commissioners to consider increasing the bond amount for the referendum Page4 July 18 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing at 10 15 am After consideration of the public hearing , Commissioner Tony Braswell , moved the adoption of the 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 further for the adoption of the following RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REFERENDUM ON 177,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS , PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF SUCH REFERENDUM AND PUBLICATION OF BOND ORDER AS ADOPTED WHEREAS , the Board of Commissioners of Johnston County the “ Board ” has today adopted 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 - 58 provides for publication of the Bond Order as adopted ; and WHEREAS , NCGS § 159 - 61 requires the Board to fix the date of the referendum on the Bond Order , notify the Board of Elections thereof and provide for notice of the referendum to be published ; NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF JOHNSTON , NORTH CAROLINA 1 The Clerk to this Board shall cause the Bond Order , with a statement appended in form described by NCGS § 159 - 58 , to be published in The News & Observer 2 The Board hereby calls for a referendum with respect to the Bond Order and fixes the date thereof as November 8 , 2022 3 The form of the question on the ballot shall be as follows Shall the order authorizing up to 177,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds of Johnston County , plus interest , to finance , in whole or 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 providing that additional taxes may be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds , be approved [ ] YES [ ] NO 4 The Clerk to the Board shall mail or deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the Johnston County Board of Elections by July 21 , 2022 5 The Clerk to the Board shall provide for publication of notice of the referendum as required by NCGS § 159 - 61 c in The News & Observer 6 This resolution shall take effect immediately Commissioner Richard D Braswell seconded the motion , and the Bond Order and Resolution were passed and adopted 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 Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr Not Voting NonePagePage pageNumber55 July 18 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued 5 Parks , Greenways , and Open - Space Update to the Board – Recreation Master Plan Parks , Greenways , and Open Space Coordinator Adrian O’Neal updated the Board regarding the ongoing Recreation Master Plan project Mr O’Neal thanked the Board for their support and stated Stewart , Inc the County’s consultant for the study has been working hard on the plan He stated a meeting took place with the working group last week and a public information session has been scheduled for July 26 from 6 00 pm until 8 00 pm at the Old Cleveland School athletic site Mr O’Neal stated the purpose of the information session is to gauge what citizens want to see in the park He noted a website has also been established for this project in order for citizens to provide information virtually and the data is being collected in a manner that will allow staff to apply for future grants Mr O’Neal stated parks are not inexpensive anymore and there is a high standard , which is completely different from the past Mr O’Neal reported the goal is to have the study completed in January 2023 6 Child Fatality Prevention Team Annual Report Child Fatality Prevention Team Review Coordinator Kathleen Lanc submitted and reviewed with the Board the following annual report North Carolina Statute , Article 14 , 7B - 1406 and the CFPT Agreement Addenda with local health departments requires local Child Fatality Prevention Teams to advocate for system improvement and needed resources where gaps and deficiencies my exist and submit a report annually to their local county commissioners and boards of health The purpose of the local CFPTs are to ? identify deficiencies in the delivery of services to children and families by public agencies ? make and carry out our recommendations for changes that will prevent future child deaths and ? promote understanding of the causes of child deaths I Introduction In 1993 , the North Carolina General Assembly established a network of local Child Fatality Prevention Teams CFPTs across the state to confidentially review medical examiner reports , death certificates and other records of deceased residents under age 18 Each local team consists of representatives of public and nonpublic agencies in the community such as law enforcement , Guardian Ad Litem , health departments , among others , that provide services to children and their families The purpose of this report is to give a summary of the causes of death , the number of cases reviewed , recommendations for prevention , if any , that have been made to share local team activities and accomplishments II Role of the Johnston County Commissioners and Board of Health ? Receive annual reports which contain recommendations and advocate for system improvements and needed resources , if requested ? Appoint members of the local team as identified by the membership III Child Deaths by Cause , System problems Identified , Recommendations for Prevention & Proposed Action In 2021 , the Johnston County CFPT reviewed 21 child deaths and identified the following system problems and recommended actions for future prevention efforts There were 3 accidental drownings , 2 deaths related to unsafe sleep environments , 1 teen suicide , 1 motor vehicle related accident The remaining deaths were attributed to illnesses in the newborn , prematurity or prenatal conditions Some of these deaths occur regularly , eg drowning , and have been addressed extensively in past team meetings with ongoing efforts to address this concern within the community Below are examples of identified problems , recommendations for prevention and the actions that are ongoing to prevent further child deaths PagePage pageNumber66 July 18 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Cause of Death System Problem Recommendation Proposed Action Identified Prematurity and Lack of prenatal Provide education to Continue to provide birth defects care the community about information through the importance of early community clinics and prenatal care physician offices Undetermined co - Co - sleeping with Apply for assistance JCPHD has received a sleeping parents or siblings from community grant to purchase pack - n - due to lack of agencies to obtain items plays for distribution to resources or for safe sleep low income families cultural norms environments Teen suicide Lack of Meetings for parents Discuss with school community through schools for personnel and school resources follow - available resources for resource officers need up when history suicidal or homicidal for making parents aware of suicide or threats of available resources homicidal intent IV Johnston County CFPT Activities and Accomplishments Examples ? The Annual CPFT Summary was completed and sent to the State Coordinator by the requested date ? Members of the team participated in an intensive review of a child fatality case in Johnston county conducted by reviewers from the State CFPT agency ? In conjunction with Johnston County DSS , recommendations for assessment of safe sleep environments were added to the evaluation process when initial contact with CPS services occurs V Conclusion Thank you to the members of the Johnston County Commissioners for the opportunity to share with you the successes and dedicated work of the local team as we continue to review child fatalities , make recommendations , and take actions to prevent future child deaths Please feel free to contact the Health Director or Chairperson at 919 989 5200 , respectively , should you have any questions about this report Marilyn Pearson , MD , Health Director Wendy Wilkins , RN , Chairperson Prepared by Kathleen Lanc , RN , CFPT Review Coordinator Commissioner Ted G Godwin asked if there was any coordination with the JoCo Teen Driving group Ms Lanc stated she is aware of the group and hopes to make contact with them soon Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris commended Ms Lanc for her work on this project and for her work on the Johnston County Board of Health The Board thanked Ms Lanc for the report as well as the members of the Child Fatality Prevention Team for all they do PagePage pageNumber77 July 18 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued 7 Public Utilities – Request for Sole Source Purchase – Timothy G Broome Water Treatment Plant – Claricone ® No 11 and 12 Utilities Engineer Kim Rineer reported the County issued a Request for Proposals to select a design - build team for the Timothy G Broome Water Treatment Plant 14 – 18 MGD Expansion project She explained the County’s process currently consists of one unconnected and nine 9 operational solids contact clarifiers The plant expansion project will require the addition of three solids contact clarifiers Ms Rineer stated the County must install necessary piping for one existing solid contact clarifier and purchase , install and pipe two new solids contact clarifiers She stated the existing clarifiers were purchased from Chicago Bridge & Iron Company CB & I and are referred to as Claricones ® Ms Rineer reported that in order to maintain standardization , compatibility and consistency for operation , staff would like to request an exemption to the formal bidding requirements for the addition of Claricone ® No 11 and 12 as part of the Timothy G Broome Water Treatment Plant 14 – 18 MGD Expansion project She noted the request is in accordance with the standardization and compatibility exemption allowed under the statutes Ms Rineer stated this would allow the County to negotiate a contract with CB & I She stated the contract with CB & I will contain all necessary provisions to meet funding agency , Local , State and Federal requirements Ms Rineer requested the Board’s approval to proceed with a proposal to sole source purchase Claricone ® No 11 and 12 from Chicago Bridge & Iron Company CB & I with the understanding that contract award will not be completed until a capital project budget is adopted to include these costs Upon a question by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , Ms Rineer stated there are currently supply chain issues with every project underway At the inquiry of Commissioner Richard D Braswell , Ms Rineer stated the clarifiers are erected on site Upon a motion by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , seconded by Commissioner Richard D Braswell , and carried unanimously , the Board approved the sole source purchase of Claricone ® No 11 and 12 from Chicago Bridge & Iron Company CB & I with the understanding that contract award will not be completed until a capital project budget is adopted to include these costs 8 Public Utilities – Contract Award & Budget for NC Hwy 96 16 ” Water Main Replacement Utilities Engineer Kim Rineer reported the County received bids on June 9 , 2022 for the NC Hwy 96 16 ” Water Main Extension project She stated the project includes a 16 ” water main along NC 96 from US 701 to Spring Lake Road , which will ensure adequate service and fire protection for all customers in this area , including the newly constructed Ashley Furniture and future economic development Ms Rineer stated the County received six 6 bids , as follows Ms Rineer reported Park Construction of North Carolina , Inc of Morrisville , NC submitted the lowest responsive bid in the amount of 1,724,03800 and Park Construction is properly licensed and experienced in the type of construction involved Ms Rineer presented the previously approved and proposed project budget Existing Proposed Expense Technical Design Admin Services 284,92600 326,50000 Easements 1,00000 75000 ConstructionPagePage pageNumber88 July 18 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Phase 1 Completed 37,40900 37,40900 Phase 2 1,245,51800 1,724,03800 Contingency 10,55600 86,00300 Total 1,579,40900 2,174,70000 Revenue GoldenLEAF Grant 250,00000 250,00000 CDBG Grant 500,00000 500,00000 EDA Grant 750,00000 750,00000 Fund 67 79,70900 674,70000 Total 1,579,40900 2,174,70000 Fund 67 will be reimbursed from the EDIG Fund from funds previously designated towards the Four Oaks water line project Ms Rineer stated funding proposed for the project is from a Golden LEAF grant , CDBG grant , EDA grant and Fund 67 to be reimbursed from the EDIG Fund She stated staff requests the Board to award the NC Highway 96 16 ” Water Main project to Park Construction of North Carolina , Inc of Morrisville , NC in the amount of 1,724,03800 , approve the revised project budget and approve the associated capital project budget ordinance Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr noted that four of the six bids were competitive and within 10 of one another which was good to see Upon a motion by Commissioner Richard D Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried unanimously , the Board awarded the NC Highway 96 16 ” Water Main project to Park Construction of North Carolina , Inc of Morrisville , NC in the amount of 1,724,03800 , approved the revised project budget as presented by staff , and approved the associated capital project budget ordinance , as follows CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR THE NC 96 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners the “ Board ” of the County of Johnston , North Carolina the “ County ” , that pursuant to Section 132 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina , the following capital project ordinance is hereby adopted Section 1 The project authorized is the NC 96 Economic Development Water Main Extension Project the “ Project ” to serve the newly constructed Ashley Furniture facility and surrounding area , which includes construction of a 16 - inch water main along NC 96 from US 701 to Spring Lake Road The Project is to be financed by a Community Development Block Grant “ CDBG ” awarded to the Town of Four Oaks the “ Town ” , a Golden LEAF Foundation grant awarded to the County , a US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration “ EDA ” grant awarded jointly to the County and the Town , and an appropriation from the County’s Water Fund “ Fund 67 ” Fund 67 will , in turn , be reimbursed from the Industrial Development Fund from funds designated towards the Four Oaks waterline project Section 2 The officers of the County are hereby directed to proceed with the capital Project within the terms of each of the grant agreements and the budget contained herein Section 3 The following amounts are appropriated for the Project Technical Design Services 326,500 Construction Phase 1 37,409 Phase 2 1,724,038 Easements 750 Contingency 86,003 Total 2,174,700 Section 4 The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this Project CDBG Grant Town of Four Oaks 500,000 Golden Leaf Grant County 250,000 EDA Grant Town and County 750,000 Fund 67 Appropriation 674,700 Total 2,174,700 Section 5 The Director of Finance is hereby directed to maintain within the Capital Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the requirements of the CDBG grant , the Golden LEAF grant , the EDA grant and State and federal regulations The terms of the respective grants shall be met Section 6 Funds may be advanced from Fund 67 for the purpose of making payments as due Reimbursement requests should be made to the grantor agencies in an orderly and timely manner PagePage pageNumber99 July 18 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Section 7 The Director of Finance is hereby directed to report annually on the financial status of each Project element in Section 3 and the total revenue received Section 8 Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners , the Budget Officer and the Director of Finance for direction in carrying out this Project Amended this 18th day of July , 2022 9 Public Utilities – Acceptance of Loan for 2022 Asbestos - Cement AC Water Main Replacement Utilities Engineer Kim Rineer explained that on June 10 , 2022 , the County received a loan offer for the 2022 AC Water Main Replacement project , which includes replacement of existing asbestos - cement water mains in the County’s water distribution system She stated this project is included in the County’s previously approved Capital Improvements Plan Ms Rineer reported the North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality approved the project and offered a Drinking Water State Revolving Loan in the amount of 6,289,100 This is a 20 - year loan with 11 interest rate Ms Rineer stated staff requests the Board’s consideration of a resolution accepting the loan She noted that after the County completes the construction contract bidding process , staff will request the Board to adopt an updated budget and capital project ordinance for the project Commissioner Richard D Braswell asked if this is for County lines only and inquired as to the status of asbestos lines remaining and owned by towns Ms Rineer confirmed that this project is for County lines only ; however , she noted that the towns are eligible for this same program and often score higher than counties She stated there are grant funds available to the towns for this type of replacement project also Upon a motion by Commissioner Richard D Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Ted G Godwin , and carried unanimously , the Board adopted the following resolution accepting the loan for the 2022 Asbestos - Cement Water Main Replacement project RESOLUTION BY GOVERNING BODY OF APPLICANT WHEREAS , the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 and the North Carolina Water Infrastructure Fund have authorized the making of loans and or grants to aid eligible , drinking - water system owners in financing the cost of construction for eligible , drinking - water infrastructure ; and WHEREAS , the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has offered a Drinking Water State Revolving Loan in the amount of 6,289,100 for the construction of the 2022 Asbestos - Cement Water Main Replacement Project , hereafter referred to as the “ Project ” ; and WHEREAS , the County of Johnston intends to construct said Project in accordance with the engineering plans and specifications that have been or will be approved by the North Carolina Public Water Supply Section NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF JOHNSTON That the County of Johnston does hereby accept the North Carolina Drinking Water State Revolving Loan offer in the amount of 6,289,100 That the County of Johnston does hereby give assurance to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality that they will adhere to all applicable items specified in the standard “ Conditions ” and “ Assurances ” of the Department’s funding offer , awarded in the form of a North Carolina Drinking Water State Revolving Loan ; and That Rick J Hester , County Manager , and successors so titled , is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate State agency may request , in connection with such application or the Project ; to make the Assurances as contained above ; and to execute such other documents as may be required in connection with the application ; and That the County of Johnston has complied substantially or will comply substantially with all Federal , State and local laws , rules , regulations , and ordinances applicable to the Project and to Federal and State grants and loans pertaining thereto th Adopted this the 18 day of July , 2022 at Smithfield , North Carolina 10 Delinquent Tax Collection Report Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews presented the report on the collection of delinquent taxes for the month of May 2022 , as follows Page010 July 18 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Enforced Collections May 2022 YTD 21 22 Wage Garnishments 70 431 Bank Attachments 85 638 Levies 0 0 Foreclosures Complaints Filed May 2022 0 Pending 6 Dollars Collected May 2022 4,50922 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 May 31 , 2022 As of May 31 , 2021 157,068,84540 Levy 150,981,22153 Levy 156,703,19474 Payments 150,297,15255 Payments 365,65066 Balance 684,06898 Balance 9977 Collected 9955 Collected + 022 RMV – NCVTS Collections May 2022 May 2021 1,668,49133 1,552,87849 YTD 21 22 - 17,619,81650 YTD 20 21 - 16,822,51465 Ms Andrews stated the year - end report will be presented to the Board in August and the collection rate is 9988 She expressed her appreciation to the Tax Office staff as well as the citizens of Johnston County for their timely payment of taxes Commissioner Ted G Godwin commended the Tax Office and stated he wished all counties could be the same 11 Voting Delegate for the 2022 NC Association of County Commissioners Conference Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr appointed Commissioner Ted G Godwin to serve as Johnston County’s voting delegate for the 2022 North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Conference Commissioner Godwin asked Board members to provide feedback to him in advance of the meeting on any topics of concern 12 Manager Reports and Comments A Request for Qualifications – Facilities Operations Building and or Warehouse County Attorney Jennifer Slusser provided an update on the former Cox Property adjacent to the Public Safety Center site that the County now owns She stated staff requests the Board’s approval to issue a Request for Qualifications for design of a facilities operations building and or warehouse adjacent to the Public Safety Center Site She thanked Buildings & Grounds Director Daniel Clifton , Environmental Health Division Director Todd Ramsey , and Inspections Director Shane Hudson for their assistance on this project Ms Slusser stated she has prepared a draft Request for Qualifications and would like to move forward if the Board approves Upon a motion by Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr , seconded by Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , and carried unanimously , the Board approved for staff to proceed with issuing a Request for Qualifications for design of a facilities operations building and or warehouse adjacent to the Public Safety Center Site B Solid Waste Disposal – Postponement of Decal Elimination County Manager Rick Hester recalled that in 2020 , the Board voted to eliminate the solid waste decals by July 1 , 2023 Mr Hester stated he would like to discuss delaying the elimination of the decals until such time as a Solid Waste Director can be hired and additional consideration can be given to an alternate funding mechanism Page111 July 18 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued Motion Commissioner Fred J Smith , Jr moved the Board postpone the elimination of decals until such time as a Solid Waste Services Director is hired and an alternate funding mechanism is identified Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris seconded the motion Discussion Commissioner Ted G Godwin expressed his concerns about Johnston County’s current practices for solid waste disposal stating he believes it is a government function and it would be a disservice to the process to postpone the elimination of decals Commissioner Godwin stated he could understand postponing it until such time as a Solid Waste Director is hired , but not to put it off indefinitely Commissioner Godwin stated the decal system was one of the reasons he ran for County Commissioner and he is sad to see this action Commissioner Smith stated he does not believe the County Manager is asking to undo the action taken in 2020 , but rather to have more time to come up with a plan that is efficient and effective Commissioner Smith stated the County is better off to have a good plan in place than to rush the process Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr commented that the hiring of a new Solid Waste Director may bring new ideas and postponing the decal elimination would be a smart move until that staff person is in place Vote The motion carried by the following vote Ayes Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris , and Commissioners Fred J Smith , Jr , Richard D Braswell , and April Stephens Nays Commissioners Tony Braswell and Ted G Godwin 13 Board Reports and Comments Commissioner Richard D Braswell spoke on the need to look at regionalization and or cooperation from the municipalities as it relates to wastewater Commissioner R Braswell stated he would like for the Board to start talking about the future of wastewater treatment capacity for the County and setting plans into motion Commissioner Ted G Godwin stated he has often heard people say “ if you are not growing , you are dying ” ; however , he is beginning to rethink that statement Commissioner Godwin stated while he thinks there are many other counties that would love to have the growth problems Johnston County is experiencing , there is a real need for the Board to take a better look at the issues as the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is nearing completion Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris recognized Mr James Coleman in the audience and thanked him for his membership and participation on the Social Services Board Commissioner Tony Braswell thanked the Child Fatality Prevention Team for their annual report at today’s meeting Commissioner T Braswell stated he plans to continue talking about the lack of adolescent mental health facilities and services in Johnston County He stated Johnston County is a member of Alliance Health ; however , the County is still very underrated in child and adolescent mental health services and he plans to continue bringing this issue to the forefront Chairman RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr stated the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization CAMPO is in the process of updating the 2017 Southeast Area Study SEAS transportation plan Chairman Lawter spoke on the importance of this study and he encouraged everyone to visit the website at https seareastudyupdatecom and complete the survey Chairman Lawter stated he plans to share more information with the Board at the 6 00 pm meeting and discuss an update of the entire Comprehensive Transportation Plan for Johnston County Chairman Lawter also announced the Board would be having lunch with Soil & Water Conservation following the adjournment of the meeting Page212 July 18 , 2022 – 10 00 am Continued 14 Closed Session – NCGS 14331811 a 3 – Attorney - Client Privilege ; NCGS 14331811 a 4 – Economic Development ; and NCGS 14331811 a 5 – Acquisition of Property 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 , and 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 No action was taken by the Board Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris moved the Board adjourn closed session and resume regular session Commissioner Richard D Braswell seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote There being no further business , Vice Chairman Patrick E Harris moved the Board adjourn Commissioner Richard D Braswell seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote The meeting adjourned at 12 25 pm RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr , Chairman Paula G Woodard , Clerk to the BoardPage