February 4, 2019 - 10:00 AM - County Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes

10 573 Meeting of the Johnston County Board of Commissioners February 4 , 2019 10 00 am The Johnston County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday , February 4 , 2019 at 10 00 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room , Johnston County Courthouse Annex , Smithfield , North Carolina The following members were present Present Chairman Ted G Godwin , Vice Chairman Chad M Stewart , Jeffrey P Carver , Larry Wood , Tony Braswell , Patrick E Harris , and RS “ Butch ” Lawter , Jr Absent None Also Present County Manager Rick J Hester , Clerk to the Board Paula G Woodard , Finance Officer and Assistant County Manager J Chad McLamb , County Attorney Jennifer J Slusser , and Paralegal Deputy Clerk to the Board Dana Cuddington Chairman Ted G Godwin called the meeting to order at 10 00 am Commissioner Butch Lawter opened the meeting with a prayer American Legion Post 346 Four Oaks led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag 1 Approval Discussion of Agenda Upon a motion by Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver , seconded by Commissioner Larry Wood , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the agenda as presented 2 Consent Agenda Items Upon a motion by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , seconded by Commissioner Butch Lawter , and carried by unanimous vote , the Board approved the consent agenda items as follows A Approval of Minutes – January 7 , 2019 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 Sweet Birch Avenue and Yellowwood Avenue – Parkers Landing – O’Neals Township Rockport Drive SR 3258 Ext , Thousand Oaks Court , and Buttonwillow Court – Taft Woods East – Wilders Township C Town of Benson – Appointment to Benson Board of Adjustment Per the request of the Town of Benson , the Board appointed the following individual to the Benson Board of Adjustment representing the ETJ area of the Town Hampton Whittington , 2330 NC 50 N , Benson term expiring 12 31 2020 D Tax Releases and Refunds – 12 16 2018 – 01 15 2019 Real Personal Property Releases TRANS DATE TIME USER YR BILL # ACCT # TAXPAYER NAME AMOUNT 12 18 2018 2 43 59 PM ALassiter 2018 - 100718 2000058383 WASTE MGT OF CAROLINAS INC 37911 12 18 2018 2 45 22 PM ALassiter 2018 - 100725 2000058383 WASTE MGT OF CAROLINAS INC 40685 12 20 2018 9 19 00 AM cfutch 2018 - 103890 2000074772 WILLIAMS , CHARLES E 97212 12 20 2018 10 16 23 AM dwoodward2 2018 - 100714 2000204087 DONAHUE , SHERRI 1,93758 12 20 2018 10 29 44 AM dwoodward2 2018 - 100741 2000202117 ZOLLINGER , ALEX C - 1,90643Page574 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am Continued 12 20 2018 3 11 13 PM ALassiter 2018 - 35740 37324181 FURNITURE SALVAGE CO INC 35813 12 21 2018 4 08 00 PM ALassiter 2018 - 3093 2000189160 DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS LLC 1,01439 12 21 2018 4 25 06 PM ALassiter 2018 - 29868 2000189160 DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS LLC 1,13033 12 27 2018 2 59 01 PM ALassiter 2018 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37 AM awestbrook 2018 - 11471 2000206157 BEAZER HOMES , LLC 2,14123 1 15 2019 3 37 44 PM LOCKBOX 2017 - 33105 71705370 POOLE , MILAN JOSEPH 70536 North Carolina Vehicle Tax System - Pending Refund Report – December 2018 100 + Payee Name Bill # Transaction Refund Total # Reason Change EDGERTON , 0045495099 97988550 Adjustment 13026 JAMES 1211 CRAIG 14237 RICE , DAVID 0034458338 97988926 Adjustment 13276 PagePage pageNumber6578 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am Continued EDWARD 1021 14297 SCHAFFER , 0045398453 146465223 Adjustment 9750 KENNETH 7250 WAYNE 000 17000 45534 January 18 , 2019 This is to certify that , as authorized by the Board of Commissioners on December 11 , 2000 , I have approved the following tax releases and refunds under 100 , as recommended by the County Tax Administrator , Jocelyn Andrews A complete record of this information is on file in the County Finance Office Totals from 12 15 18 to 1 15 19 Tax refunds - Personal Real Property 1,34754 Tax releases - Personal Real Property 22896 Motor Vehicle releases refunds 9471 Recommended by Tax Administrator Jocelyn Andrews Approved by Finance Director J Chad McLamb 3 Public Comments A Citizen Comments – Ken Taylor Ken Taylor , 1755 Gordon Road , Clayton , addressed the Board regarding his concerns over Wise Road in Johnston County Mr Taylor stated as he has reported in the past , the end of Wise Road has become a trash dump and target shooting location Mr Taylor stated he has worked with the Department of Transportation to get trash and debris removed and he has also asked the Sheriff’s Office to monitor that area Mr Taylor reported he frequently picks up high - powered rifle bullet casings near the dead - end section and spoke on the safety concerns associated with such activities Mr Taylor requested the Board to assist in getting the road closed off until such time as there is a need for it to be publicly used The Board thanked Mr Taylor for the information and asked the County Manager to look into the situation B Juvenile Crime Prevention Council - Resolution Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Chair Judge Addie Rawls requested the Board to adopt a resolution regarding additional State funding for the Council Judge Rawls stated the additional funding is being requested from the State to cover additional costs as a result of the “ Raise the Age ” Legislation Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Patrick E Harris , and carried unanimously , the Board adopted the following resolution Resolution Supporting Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Allocation Expansion WHEREAS , Juvenile Crime Prevention Council JCPC funding is a partnership between the State of North Carolina and the County to ensure a local continuum of services for court involved and at - risk juveniles ; and WHEREAS , the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council , under the authority of NCGS 143B - 851 , and within the scope of its powers and duties , “ Each County Council shall annually review the needs of juveniles in the county who are at risk of delinquency or who have been adjudicated undisciplined or delinquent and the resources available to address those needs In particular , each County Council shall assess the needs of juveniles in the county who are at risk or who have been associated with gangs or gang activity , and the local resources that are established to address those needs , ” ; and WHEREAS , the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act passed in 2017 , also referenced as North Carolina’s Raise the Age legislation , expands the age of juvenile jurisdiction , increasing it to include juveniles ages 16 and 17 years of age effective December 1 , 2019 ; and WHEREAS , Raise the Age legislation will increase the need for immediate and age - appropriate sanctions and diversion services for juvenile offenders and those at - risk of delinquency ; and WHEREAS , JCPC funding has seen no increase in more than nine years ; andPagePage pageNumber7579 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am Continued WHEREAS , the effort to immediately and effectively address juvenile offending behavior is an evidence - based investment in North Carolina’s future ; and WHEREAS , effective intervention and programming reduces detention and youth development commitments as a cost savings to the state and county NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners fully supports an adequate and timely increase of local Juvenile Crime Prevention funding to ensure program expansion and successful implementation of the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act Raise the Age Legislation , set for December 1 , 2019 th Adopted this the 4 day of February , 2019 4 Public Hearings – Economic Development Incentive Grants Two Separate Hearings Advertised – The News & Observer Friday Zone Edition – January 25 , 2019 ; The Johnstonian News and The News in Review – January 23 , 2019 Public Hearing No 1 The Chairman opened the public hearing for the purposes of receiving public comment on a proposed economic development incentive grant Chairman Ted G Godwin called on staff for an explanation of the proposed grant Economic Development Director Chris Johnson explained the proposed economic development incentive grant is for Dollar General and consists of the up - fitting of an existing 343,000 square feet located in the Carolina Distribution Center in Clayton with an investment of over 13 million and the creation of over 105 new jobs Mr Johnson recalled that back in the fall of 2018 , a number of jobs in this facility were lost when Smithfield Foods relocated their operations out of Johnston County and he is hopeful that those individuals may be able to find new jobs with Dollar General Mr Johnson explained the economic development incentive grant is proposed for five years at 50 of the net new ad valorem tax value for business personal property He stated the proposed grant has been reviewed and recommended for approval by the Johnston County Economic Development Advisory Board Mr Johnson noted that payment of the incentive grant will only occur once the company has satisfied all terms within the economic development incentive grant agreement ; therefore , there is no risk to the taxpayers Jeff Forsythe with Forsythe & Associates , representing Dollar General , thanked the Board for the partnership on the project and stated they look forward to a longstanding and positive business relationship in Johnston County There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing Upon a motion by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried unanimously , the Board adopted the following resolution authorizing the Chairman and County Manager to enter into an economic development incentive grant agreement with DG Distribution NC , LLC RESOLUTION OF THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZING INCENTIVES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS , DG Distribution NC , LLC the Company has planned to expand its industrial and commercial operations Facility in the County in exchange for the grant by the County of certain economic incentives set forth below and in the Project Summary attached to this resolution the Incentives ; and WHEREAS , North Carolina General Statute 158 - 71 a authorizes the County to make appropriations to aid and encourage the location of manufacturing enterprises , industrial and commercial plants within the County and other purposes which will increase the population , taxable property and business prospects of the County ; and WHEREAS , the Board has determined that granting the Incentives in exchange for the commitment of the Company to locate and operate the Facility in Johnston County would be beneficial to the County’s efforts to increase economic opportunities for its residents , its population , ad valorem tax revenues , sales tax revenues , and business prospects in general , including the creation of a substantial number of jobs ; and WHEREAS , the Board has , pursuant to the notice and hearing requirements of North Carolina General Statute 158 - 71 , held a public hearing to consider whether to grant the Incentives in exchange for the commitment of thePagePage pageNumber8580 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am Continued Company to locate and operate the Facility in Johnston County on terms not materially inconsistent with the Project Summary attached to this resolution the Summary NOW THEREFORE , the Board Authorizes the Chairman of the Board and , alternatively , the County Manager , to enter into an economic development agreement on behalf of the County for the County to grant Incentives on terms not materially inconsistent with the Summary in exchange for the commitment by the Company to 1 invest 12 Million Dollars 12,000,000 in Facility improvements , new machinery , equipment and other business personal property , 2 employ approximately ninety - five 95 full - time workers to operate the Facility , and 3 operate the Facility and employ that number of full - time workers to do so for a term not less than five 5 years th Adopted this the 4 day of February , 2019 PROJECT SUMMARY COMPANY – COUNTY February 2019 • Schedule Grant Year 1 – 2021 Grant Year 2 – 2022 Grant Year 3 – 2023 Grant Year 4 – 2024 Grant Year 5 - 2025 • The Project o The Project consists of the up - fit of an existing approximately 343,000 square foot building located at 1053 Shotwell Road , Clayton , Johnston County , North Carolina The Company will retrofit the building to the desired levels , up - fit and modernize the equipment , and hire and train employees to establish a perishable goods distribution center to serve current and future stores in the southeast The Company expects a new total capital investment of 120 million The Company expects the Project to require the creation of 95 net new jobs • Investment by Company o Net New Capital Investment for the Project of 120 million o 95 net new full - time employees hired for the Project with an average salary of 33,280 o Retention of those facility improvements , business property , and net new jobs counts through Grant Year 5 • Other Incentives for Completion and Operation of Investment by Company o Payment and performance of incentives by County are conditional on Company not being in default of any obligation to County , including the taxes and contracts o Company to begin its receipt of monetary incentives in Grant Year 1 o Incentives for investment in business property are cash payments for 5 years equivalent to 390 per 1,000 in assessed value of business property on January 1 of the year immediately preceding Grant Year 1 • Incentives for investment in business property will be adjusted for then - current economic trends in Johnson County , correlated dollar for dollar to changes in the County’s ad valorem tax rate Public Hearing No 2 The Chairman opened the public hearing for the purposes of receiving public comment on a proposed economic development incentive grant Chairman Ted G Godwin called on staff for an explanation of the proposed grant Economic Development Director Chris Johnson explained the proposed economic development incentive grant is for the Eastfield Development project Mr Johnson reported the project is to be developed in phases and includes a hotel , hospitality , retail , commercial , medical , office , as well as a 110 acre industrial business park Mr Johnson also reported that within the planned business park , Eastfield Development has agreed to construct Johnston County’s first spec building Mr Johnson stated the proposed incentive grant has been reviewed and recommended for approval by the Johnston County Economic Development Advisory Board Mr Johnson further stated an economic development impact analysis was performed and vetted by Dr Mike Walden with North Carolina State University Mr Johnson stated the report indicates that at full build out , the businesses and other developments within the memorandum of understanding would result in the direct or indirect creation of substantial job numbers well over 3,000 He stated as with every economic development incentive grant , all grants are predicated on the company meeting its investment and job creation targets before any grant award so there is no risk to the taxpayers PagePage pageNumber9581 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am Continued County Attorney Jennifer Slusser reviewed with the Board the following Performance Commitments as they are contained within the economic development incentive grant agreement a Assemble the Project Site with no fewer than 350 acres subject to reduction by condemnation by a governmental agency by the First Milestone First Milestone means December 31 , 2023 ; Final Milestone means December 31 , 2031 b Invest , or induce and cause to be invested by an Eastfield Affiliate or another party a “ Third - Party Investor ” , no less than 40 Million in Project Investments by the First Milestone c Make , or induce and cause to be made by Eastfield Affiliates or Third - Party Investors , Project Investments of no less than 200,000,00000 to attain the Investment Goal by the Final Milestone d Designate and complete the development of the Business Park by the First Milestone , including without limitation , all infrastructure improvements for extending streets and utilities from abutting public streets to the Business Park e Develop and complete the construction of the Spec Building by the First Milestone f Complete the construction of all streets including lighting , water , sewer , electrical and other utilities and infrastructure for the development of the Project Site by the Final Milestone , including without limitation the infrastructure for extending streets and utilities from abutting public streets to the Business Park to be completed by the First Milestone , and convey all streets and infrastructure to the Town of Selma and dedicate the same to public uses g Continue to process its application previously filed to obtain the annexation of the Project Site by the Town of Selma within two 2 years from the date of the Agreement h Develop retail space of no more than twenty percent 20 of the total acreage of the Project Site as such acreage may be increased in accordance herewith For purposes of this Agreement , hotels , restaurants and movies shall not be deemed retail uses The County in its discretion may increase the twenty - percent 20 limitation “ Retail ” uses shall mean such retail uses as are permitted in the County’s table of uses in its land development code , subject to the limitations herein i Develop residential use of no more than fifteen percent 15 of the total acreage of the Project Site as such acreage may be increased , provided that residential use may also be made of space above the first floor of the retail spaces in the Project Site to the extent permitted by and in accordance with applicable zoning ordinances and such use shall not be subject to the fifteen percent 15 limitation The ad valorem taxes allocated to the commercial and residential portions of any mixed - use building shall be allocated on the basis of customary guidelines followed by the Tax Office The County in its discretion may increase the fifteen - percent 15 limitation The fifteen percent 15 limitation of total acreage for residential use shall not include any permanently dedicated open space , green space or common areas dedicated as such in connection with the residential usage and which shall not be developed for residential purposes collectively , “ Open Space ” provided that the total of the acreage used for residential purposes and the acreage in the Open Space shall not in any event exceed twenty - five 25 of the total acreage of the Project Site as such acreage may be increased j Complete the construction of a nationally - branded , business - class hotel eg , the Marriott family of brands by the First Milestone k Attain the Employment Goal by the Final Milestone , and endeavor to cause no fewer than 3,100 employees to be at work on the Project Site by the Final Milestone Certifications of employment on the Project Site with copies of fourth quarter NCUI 101 forms shall be provided by Eastfield to the Tax Office at least annually with the Annual Certification , provided that Eastfield has or can obtain such forms , and if such forms are not available , Eastfield shall provide other documentation reasonably acceptable to the Tax Office l Promote and negotiate in good faith with the County the development of a wet - lab incubator facility within the Project Site , provided , however , the failure for the Parties to reach an agreement as to this shall not constitute a default under this Agreement provided Eastfield has negotiated in good faith Page0582 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am Continued m Promote and negotiate in good faith with the County the development of a conference convention meeting center near the hotel s in the Project Site , provided , however , the failure for the Parties to reach an agreement as to this shall not constitute a default under this Agreement provided Eastfield has negotiated in good faith n Continue to exercise commercially reasonable efforts to identify and make or cause others to make Project Investments and Eligible Incentive Investments as soon as practicable until the earlier of a the Final Milestone or b the Investment Goal and Employment Goal are attained Ms Slusser stated a reporting system will be put in place to verify that all of the commitments within the agreement have been met prior to any grant disbursements She stated the grant , in this case , differs slightly from traditional economic development incentive grants because the investments will be made in tranches Ms Slusser explained that following such time as when the investments have been reported and verified by the Tax Office as well as other commitments within the agreement met , the County shall then disburse grant incentives to Eastfield She stated the grants shall be measured by and equal to an amount of 70 of the ad valorem taxes paid on each eligible tranche over a seven year period of time Ms Slusser noted the calculation of the incentives shall not be based upon any portion of ad valorem taxes paid which represents interest or penalties nor any fire , insurance , or service district ad valorem taxes or any other charge , fee , assessment , or tax other than the County’s primary general revenue ad valorem tax She stated in order for Eastfield to receive the grant , in addition to meeting all commitments and milestones within the agreement , they must be current in the payment of all taxes , charges , and fees to the County and current with the filing of all property tax listings with no appeals pending regarding the valuation of property at the project site Ms Slusser reviewed the default and remedies section of the proposed agreement with the Board and noted there are recapture provisions if needed Ms Slusser also noted there is a residential phase planned within the project ; however , the residential section is not a part of the economic development incentive grant and no incentives will be paid towards the residential development Ms Slusser also stated there are limitations on the retail development of the project as well as language included in the agreement to avoid the creation of “ dark stores ” in other parts of the County Ms Slusser introduced Attorney Sam Johnson with Poyner Spruill who assisted with the agreement and offered to answer any questions Kevin Dougherty , President of AdVenture Development , stated AdVenture Development will be the project developer for Eastfield and they appreciate the Board considering the economic development incentive grant Mr Dougherty stated they hope to deliver a project that everyone will be excited about Commissioner Tony Braswell thanked Mr Dougherty for investing in Johnston County and specifically in the I - 95 corridor , stating it will be a great asset to not only Selma but all the towns located along I - 95 Commissioner Chad M Stewart agreed with Commissioner Braswell’s comments and stated he is thankful for opportunities such as this to help some of the smaller towns along that corridor Former North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary John Skvarla congratulated the County , stating a remarkable agreement has been negotiated for the project and he encouraged the Board to consider its approval Ken Taylor , 1755 Gordon Road , Clayton asked for more information as to how the incentives would be calculated and disbursed for the project Ms Slusser reviewed the portion of the proposed agreement regarding the calculations and disbursement of the incentives with Mr Taylor in an effort to answer his questions There being no further comments , the Chairman closed the public hearing Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Larry Wood , and carried unanimously , the Board adopted the following resolution authorizing the Chairman and County Manager to enter into an economic development incentive grant agreement with Eastfield Associates , LLC RESOLUTION OF THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZING INCENTIVES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTPage1583 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am Continued WHEREAS , Eastfield Associates , LLC the Company has prepared conceptual plans the Plans for the development in phases and segments of a mixed use development the MUD consisting of up to three hotels and other hospitality amenities , a retail commercial complex , limited residential development , a medical office park , and an industrial business park located in a largely undeveloped region of the County which is strategically important to the County , in that it will be a catalyst for future development east of Interstate Highway 95 at Selma the Target Area and will include a business industrial park which will be a valuable asset enhancing the County’s economic development efforts ; and WHEREAS , the “ Economic - Fiscal Impact Estimate Summary Report Eastfield Project ” containing a fiscal analysis of the MUD prepared for the Johnston County Economic Development Commission in January 2018 indicates that at full buildout the businesses and other developments within the MUD would result in a substantial increase in direct property tax revenues for the County and the direct and indirect creation of a substantial number of new jobs ; and WHEREAS , North Carolina General Statute 158 - 71 a authorizes the County to make appropriations to aid and encourage the location of manufacturing enterprises , industrial and commercial facilities within the County and other purposes which will increase the population , taxable property , employment , industrial output or business prospects of the County ; and WHEREAS , the Board has determined that granting incentives the Incentives to the Company in exchange for the commitment of the Company to locate and operate the MUD in the Target Area of Johnston County would be beneficial to the County’s efforts to increase economic opportunities for its residents , its population , ad valorem tax revenues and sales tax revenues , and enhance and improve business prospects in general , including the creation of a substantial number of jobs ; and WHEREAS , the Board has received and reviewed a proposed Economic Development Incentive Agreement between the County and the Company the Agreement providing for the County’s granting the Incentives to the Company in consideration of the Company’s commitments set forth in the Agreement ; and WHEREAS , the Board has , pursuant to the notice and hearing requirements of North Carolina General Statute 158 - 71 , held a public hearing to consider whether to grant the Incentives in exchange for the commitment of the Company to locate and operate the MUD in Johnston County NOW THEREFORE , the Board 1 Determines and concludes a that granting the Incentives in exchange for the commitment of the Company to proceed with the development and buildout of the MUD in the County would be beneficial to the County’s efforts to increase overall economic opportunities for , and improve the general welfare of , its residents and increase its population , ad valorem tax revenues , sales tax revenues and business prospects in general and result in the creation of a substantial number of new jobs in the County , b that , in particular , the development of the MUD in accordance with the provisions of the Plans and Agreement would significantly accelerate the economic development of the Target Area and have a positive catalytic effect on economic development throughout the County , and iii that the benefits described above accruing to the County will outweigh the cost of the Incentives granted hereunder , creating a net public benefit ; and 2 In consideration for the commitment by the Company to proceed with the development and buildout of the MUD in the County , authorizes the Chairman of the Board and , alternatively , the County Manager , subject to compliance with any pre - audit requirements under the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act , to enter into and execute the Agreement on behalf of the County for the County to grant Incentives on terms not materially inconsistent with the Agreement as set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference 3 The Agreement shall be construed as a continuing contract in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes § 153A - 13 th Adopted this the 4 day of February , 2019 5 Presentation of Audit Report for Year Ending June 30 , 2018 Alan Thompson , with Thompson , Price , Scott , Adams & Co PA , presented the audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30 , 2018 Mr Thompson stated his firm issued an unmodified report or “ clean report ” and there were no significant audit findings He continued that no difficulties were encountered while performing the audit , there were no uncorrected misstatements , there were no disagreements with management , management did provide a representation letter , and management did not consult with any outside auditors Mr Thompson continued his presentation by reviewing a summary of the financial information with the Board from 2014 to 2018 , as follows Page2584 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage3585 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage4586 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage5587 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage6588 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage7589 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am Continued Commissioner Jeffrey P Carver moved the Board accept the audit as presented for fiscal year ending June 30 , 2018 Commissioner Butch Lawter seconded the motion , which carried by unanimous vote Page8590 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am Continued 6 Partnership for Children of Johnston County Update Executive Director Dwight Morris provided the Board with a brief update and invited the Commissioners to attend one of two upcoming bus tours being offered to local civic , education , and government leaders in an effort to explore the issues facing families and young children as well as the state of the childcare industry in Johnston County Mr Morris stated the bus tours are scheduled for February 21 and March 14 , 2019 from 8 00 am until 12 00 pm and he encouraged the Commissioners to attend one of the tours Mr Morris stated the tours are funded with a mini - grant the Partnership received from the North Carolina Early Education Coalition to increase public awareness about issues facing Johnston County’s infants , toddlers , educators , and families He noted that in between stops on the bus tours , participants will be able to meet with parents , service providers , along with a representative from the Coalition to discuss the issues facing families and young children in Johnston County The Board thanked Mr Morris for the invitation 7 Johnston County Farm Bureau – Development and Agriculture Discussion Johnston County Farm Bureau President Dennis Durham addressed the Board regarding concerns relating to development and agriculture in the County Mr Durham stated on behalf of the Johnston County Farm Bureau Board of Directors , he would like to thank the Commissioners for the working relationship they have had for many years Mr Durham stated as a way to ease the tension between development and agriculture in Johnston County , they are recommending the Board consider revising the current ordinance to provide for setbacks in between residential developments and existing agricultural operations , swine operations in particular Mr Durham suggested the Commissioners look at Wayne County’s ordinance as an example of something to consider Mr Durham stated the Wayne County ordinance requires residential lots to be set back 750 feet from an active swine operation and 150 feet from a swine waste spray field , except those created individually He stated the setbacks would help protect the agricultural operations as well as the homeowners Mr Durham continued his remarks stating they also request the Board to consider authorizing a community services cost study which would help reveal the true cost of providing services to each type of land use in the County as compared to the revenue generated from those same land uses Mr Durham stated that perhaps the most important request is to open a dialogue between the agricultural community and the County to look at how best to protect the agricultural economy while allowing for continued growth Mr Durham stated they are not opposed to development , but would like to find a way to coexist He offered to answer any questions Chairman Ted G Godwin stated this is not a new subject for the Board and he noted the Commissioners are currently looking at the County’s congestion , growth , and infrastructure needs and that agriculture is certainly an important part of that discussion Chairman Godwin stated the Board is sensitive to the agricultural community and it is very important to the Commissioners Chairman Godwin stated the Board will take the concerns and requests under consideration and the Commissioners welcome feedback in an effort to find ways to coexist Commissioner Chad M Stewart thanked Mr Durham for the relationship the County has with Farm Bureau and stated he looks forward to continued dialogue and feedback Commissioner Patrick E Harris expressed his appreciation for the agricultural community and spoke on the importance of working together to find common ground Mr Durham stated Johnston County Farm Bureau is opposed to decreasing development density because they feel that ultimately it will take away more farmland 8 NC Department of Transportation – Transportation Projects Update District 3 Engineer Sam Lawhorn , PE , with the North Carolina Department of Transportation Highway Division 4 , updated the Board on the current ongoing and future planned transportation projects for the County Mr Lawhorn noted that the projects listed in the presentation have already received funding He reviewed and discussed the following projects with the Board Page9591 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage0592 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage1593 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage2594 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage3595 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am ContinuedPage4596 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am Continued Mr Lawhorn explained that with regards to project funding , the Department of Transportation has a ten year funding model consisting of three categories statewide , regional , and division need tiers and if projects are scored to be within the first five years then they have guaranteed funding Mr Lawhorn continued that there are a lot more projects in the next five years category which have to be re - prioritized every two years He noted typically if a project is within year seven , then within two years that project can be placed on the five year list for funding ; however , that is not always guaranteed Mr Lawhorn explained how the scoring process works and noted that in the January 2019 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program , there are widening projects planned for Hwy 1010 and Hwy 210 around McGee’s Crossroads Mr Lawhorn stated those projects are not within the guaranteed funding cycle yet , but would be scored again within the next round of re - prioritizing Commissioner Butch Lawter noted he is attending the CAMPO meetings as the Commissioner representative along with some of the Planning staff and they hope to work with the Department of Transportation to get as many points as possible for transportation projects in the County 9 Emergency Services EMS Division – Request to Approve Medical Transport Franchise Emergency Services Deputy Director Josh Holloman reported the Johnston County Emergency Medical Services EMS Advisory Board met in regular session on January 22 , 2019 and reviewed a franchise application received from Vector AeroMedical Mr Holloman stated Vector AeroMedical is a fixed - wing air medical transport provider with current services located at the Johnston County Airport He stated in order to base an ambulance for the purposes of transporting patients from the airport to a hospital destination , or from a hospital to the airport for flight , a local system franchise is required Mr Holloman stated Vector AeroMedical has no intention of competing with current non - emergency medical transport providers in Johnston County , rather , this is to support and expand their already existing flight operations in Johnston County Mr HollomanPage5597 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am Continued stated the Johnston County EMS Advisory Committee reviewed the request and recommends that a franchise be granted to Vector AeroMedical and if approved , staff will work to add Vector AeroMedical to the system plan Commissioner Patrick E Harris explained that this would be for the ground transportation part of Vector’s operations and would alleviate the fact that they have to depend on another transport company to take their patients to the hospital Commissioner Patrick E Harris moved the Board grant a franchise to Vector Aero Medical , seconded by Commissioner Butch Lawter , and carried by unanimous vote 10 Solid Waste Services Department – Methane Gas Rights Agreement Solid Waste Services Director Rick Proctor requested the Board to adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of a Methane Gas Rights Agreement to CII Methane Management IV , LLC for the Landfill Gas Capture and Collection System for a term extending until October 24 , 2031 Mr Proctor stated the original agreement was approved in June of 2010 and payment under the agreement to Johnston County as compensation for the lease is 100 per year and the County will also receive royalties from CII Methane Management IV , LLC for right and title to use the gas collected Mr Proctor offered to answer any questions At the inquiry of Chairman Ted G Godwin , Mr Proctor stated the revenue from the operation brings in approximately 9,000 each month Upon a motion by Commissioner Butch Lawter , seconded by Commissioner Larry Wood , and carried unanimously , the Board adopted the following resolution RESOLUTION BY THE JOHNSTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A METHANE GAS RIGHTS AGREEMENT ON COUNTY - OWNED PROPERTY WHEREAS , Johnston County owns the Johnston County Landfill located at 680 County Home Road , Smithfield , North Carolina , in which contains a Landfill Gas Capture and Collection System ; and WHEREAS , Johnston County intends to authorize the execution of a Methane Gas Rights Agreement to CII Methane Management IV , LLC for the Landfill Gas Capture and Collection System for a term extending until October 24 , 2031 with payment to Johnston County as compensation for the lease under the agreement at 100 per year and Johnston County to also receive royalties from CII Methane Management IV , LLC for right and title to use the gas collected ; and WHEREAS , pursuant to the provisions of NCGS 160A - 272 , notice has been timely given by publication describing the property affected by the agreement , stating the compensation to be received by Johnston County , and announcing the Board of County Commissioners ’ intent to authorize the execution of the agreement at its next regular meeting NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED , by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners that the County Manager and the Clerk to the Board are hereby authorized to execute the above described agreement on behalf of Johnston County , subject to a pre - audit certificate thereon by the County Finance Officer , if applicable , and approval as to form and legality by the County Attorney The original agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference th Adopted this the 4 day of February , 2019 11 Social Services – Conversion of Temporary Positions to Permanent Department of Social Services Director Scott Sabatino requested the Board to allow DSS to convert four temporary positions currently for the NC Fast System and already budgeted this year at a cost of 125,224 to two permanent full - time Staff Development Positions at a cost of 89,462 Mr Sabatino stated the two trained positions are needed for the Medicaid and Food Stamps divisions Mr Sabatino noted the four temporary positions are not currently filled and converting them to the two fill - time positions would actually cost less money Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , and carried unanimously , the Board approved converting four temporary positions currently for the NC Fast System to two permanent full - time Staff Development Positions Page6598 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am Continued 12 Public Utilities – Selma Crossings Memorandum of Understanding – Third Amendment Utilities Director Chandra Farmer , PE , explained that in order to assist and support the Town of Selma in obtaining industrial site certification and the eventual development of the Selma Crossings industrial tract , the County executed a Memorandum of Understanding on November 7 , 2011 offering the Town three options for additional future water supply from the County Ms Farmer stated the agreement terms were for five years , but allowed for renewal in one year increments by bilaterally signed amendments and the Town has requested renewal of the agreement Ms Farmer reported the first amendment was approved by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners on November 7 , 2016 extending the agreement terms for one year , and the second amendment was approved by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners on February 5 , 2018 extending the agreement terms for one year Ms Farmer stated staff requests approval of the proposed Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Selma and Johnston County related to water supply for Selma Crossings , which will extend the agreement terms for an additional year Upon a motion by Commissioner Chad M Stewart , seconded by Commissioner Tony Braswell , and carried unanimously , the Board adopted the third amendment as follows STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA THIRD AMENDMENT TO COUNTY OF JOHNSTON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING EXTENSION OF TERM This extension is made and entered into this ____ day of ____________________________ , 2019 by and between Town of Selma , a North Carolina municipal corporation , hereinafter referred to as “ Town ” and Johnston County , a North Carolina body politic and corporate , hereinafter referred to as “ County ” WITNESSETH WHEREAS , Town and County entered into a Memorandum of Understanding the “ MOU ” dated of 7 November 2011 concerning provision of water supply to a proposed 160 acre plus industrial tract known as “ Selma Crossings ” ; and WHEREAS , the terms of the MOU state that the MOU is effective for a period of five 5 years from the date of execution and shall be renewable in one year increments by bilaterally signed amendments ; WHEREAS , the parties mutually agree that they desire to extend the original MOU , while keeping in effect all terms and conditions of the original MOU not inconsistent with the terms and conditions set forth below NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual undertakings of the parties previously and hereinafter stated , and for good and valuable consideration , which is hereby acknowledged , the parties amend the MOU as follows 1 On November 7 , 2016 the Term of the MOU was renewed for one year 2 On February 5 , 2018 the Term of the MOU was renewed for one year 3 The Term of the MOU is hereby renewed extended for a period of one year 4 Except for the changes made herein , the original MOU shall remain in full force and effect to the extent not inconsistent with this renewal extension In the event that there is a conflict between the original MOU and this amendment , this amendment shall control IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF , the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officers , the day and year above written 13 Public Utilities – Buffalo Creek Wastewater Pump Station Upgrade and Force Main Project Budget Revision Utilities Director Chandra Farmer , PE , reported the Board adopted a project budget for the Buffalo Creek Wastewater Pump Station Upgrade and Force Main project in December 2017 She explained that updated capital project planning since 2017 now requires revisions to the project Ms Farmer reported the original project was identified in the “ Johnston County Public Utilities 2017 Capital Improvements Plan ” adopted September 4 , 2017 and included modifications to the existing wastewater pump station located next to the Town of Smithfield Water Treatment Plant along with 13,000 LF of 20 ” force main from the existing station to the influent gravity sewer main at the County’s wastewater treatment plant Ms Farmer stated Phase 1 of the revised project will include modifications at the existing wastewater pump station and approximately 4,000 LF of 20 ” force main from the existing wastewater pump station to US 70 BUS Phase 2 will include transmission facilities gravity main , a new regional wastewater pump station and force main to move wastewater from US 70 BUS to the landfill area and future wastewater treatment plant expansion Ms Farmer stated the existing Buffalo Creek wastewater pump station receives wastewater flow from the Town of Selma , the Town of Pine Level and a portion of the Town of Smithfield The station is currently at capacity , and the improvements will allow the facilities to accept and transmit additional flow She noted it isPage7599 February 4 , 2019 – 10 00 am Continued critical to continue to move forward with Phase 1 of the project , which is nearing final design completion Phase 2 of the project will be critical to receive additional future flows from the western portion of the County , including the East Clayton Industrial Area , Flowers Plantation and Wilson’s Mills Ms Farmer stated in order to continue with Phase 1 and begin design for Phase 2 , staff proposes including the Phase 2 project design in the current project budget Once Phase 1 is bid and design for Phase 2 in - progress , staff will further update the project budget to include construction costs for Phase 2 Ms Farmer presented the following proposed revised project budget to include the design for Phase 2 Current Revised Technical Services Engineering Surveying Permitting 493,05000 954,70000 Construction 3,750,00000 3,750,00000 Contingency 193,85000 375,00000 Easement Preparation and Acquisition 30,00000 30,00000 Loan Closing 88,10000 88,10000 Total Project Cost 4,555,00000 5,197,80000 Funding for the proposed project is as follows State Reserve Project Loan max interest rate of 191 4,405,00000 4,405,00000 Fund 68 Appropriation 150,00000 792,80000 Total Project Funds 4,555,00000 5,197,80000 Ms Farmer requested the Board’s approval of the revised project budget and adoption of the capital project ordinance Upon a motion by Commissioner Tony Braswell , seconded by Commissioner Butch Lawter , and carried unanimously , the Board approved the revised project budget as listed above and adopted the following capital project ordinance CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR THE BUFFALO CREEK WASTEWATER PUMP STATION AND FORCE MAIN 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