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Votes and formal outcomes
- Approval of the Aug. 4, 2025 agenda (with modifications): The board approved an amended agenda that postponed Item 5 (public utilities Buffalo Road parallel force main project) to the Aug. 18, 2025 meeting and added a closed session (Item 16) at the end of the meeting. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Consent agenda (amended): The board approved a multi-item consent agenda after removing one item (voluntary agricultural district application consideration) for later consideration. Items on the consent agenda included the government facilities master plan approval, travel policy, surplus/emergency-vehicle surpluses, bidding authorization for a DA renovation project, budget revisions (library and sheriff), board appointments where seats matched applicants, and tax releases/refunds. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Adopted: Water and wastewater system development fee study (analysis/methodology): The board voted to adopt the updated SDF study and methodology (report dated July 25, 2025). Outcome: adopted; board directed staff to return Aug. 18 with specific fee proposals and recommended phasing.

- Placed: Proposed water and sewer fee schedule and bulk-capacity fee proposals were discussed but not adopted on Aug. 4; commissioners scheduled follow-up consideration for Aug. 18, 2025. Outcome: no fee-rate action on Aug. 4; item scheduled for Aug. 18.

- Proclamation: The board adopted a proclamation naming Aug. 2025 as Child Support Awareness Month and encouraged outreach to support child-support services. Outcome: adopted by voice vote.

- Tax-exempt loan resolution for Kinley Volunteer Fire Department apparatus: The board approved a resolution granting tax-exempt loan status for a replacement engine (loan amount cited in meeting materials $877,171; applicants obtained multiple quotes and finance-review comments from county staff were in the packet). Outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Tax settlement and order to collect 2025 taxes: Tax administrator Jocelyn Andrews presented the 2024 annual tax settlement (county levy ~ $171 million, year-end collection rate 99.88%). The board accepted the settlement and adopted the order to collect 2025 taxes; staff began mailing 2025 tax bills the same day. Outcome: accepted/adopted by voice vote.

Procedural notes and vote recording
- The transcript records motion and second for each item and records voice votes (chair calls, “All those in favor, say aye.” “Any opposed, nay?”) but does not include a roll-call tally for individual commissioners in the audio transcript. Where the transcript recorded “motion carries” or an affirmative voice vote, this briefing records the outcome as approved.

Where to find records
The county clerk’s office retains official minutes, agendas, staff reports and the adopted resolutions; contractors and applicants can consult the meeting packet for full ordinance text, the SDF study and the Kinley Volunteer Fire Department loan documents.

Ending: The board recessed into closed session at the end of the public meeting for attorney-client, economic development and property-acquisition discussions and returned without further public action recorded in the Aug. 4 transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","August 4, 2025- 10:00 am: Johnston County Board of Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","This list summarizes formal actions taken by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners at its Aug. 4, 2025 meeting, including adoption of the water and wastewater SDF study, tax-settlement acceptance, and approval of a tax-exempt loan for a volunteer fire department engine.","taxTitle","Johnston County, North Carolina","taxId",14192,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6590485,"Rail adviser outlines Amtrak expansion opportunities, warns regulatory mergers could shift freight landscape",3347,3217000,6564000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5530909-c02c659827fc58f4522c999f4523a93a&start=3217&end=6564","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5530909-c02c659827fc58f4522c999f4523a93a/thumbnail_3217000.jpg","/articles/6590485/Johnston-County/North-Carolina/Rail-adviser-outlines-Amtrak-expansion-opportunities-warns-regulatory-mergers-could-shift-freight-landscape","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590485-61a733ceebc1b37de5c40eaccfbbc088/orig.mp4?Expires=1775448621&Signature=UANg4FzNSNly5ZsJOSStwNADAIa81rRVkVsn8S1UfRLjpM5MfJEsv8ZHw~1XWIGMZCTq8At5AZPZ38OR7WBkA0-g992PLw1xXWavFEKrq6JguV0AtfKYh9cwZHNG1pqK-h2oRfMuSlKmPr6lMfep4RZq1th9Q2e8eWNk5M7iEvVze6eP1nPJUP9RuyIDah~l3YPhDKOhKsq9MewN8RdNq3K1huvxc5th74TxRXEkSJkxmMA9kjgeHjPody8d3GOdy5546dakfMp9dpXGU5myP~D6URJqB5x7Dk6wdnKhGIHeQDtwXu7EqdpBAfDKV66rhEr0-Pwwy-kCMP02urGhVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scott Sailor, an adviser on rail issues, briefed the Johnston County Board of Commissioners Aug. 4 on recent railroad-network developments and local opportunities to expand passenger service.

Sailor described two pending corporate merger proposals that could reshape freight rail networks and the economics of service in the eastern U.S.; he noted those proposals are subject to approval by the federal Surface Transportation Board and are not complete. Locally, Sailor said the county is served by two Class I railroads, which gives it strategic freight and passenger-rail advantages.

On passenger service, Sailor highlighted Amtrak’s existing long-distance and state-supported corridors and said roughly 93% of the county’s track already hosts some Amtrak activity. He urged county leaders to press for attention from the North Carolina Department of Transportation on an extension of state-supported service east from Raleigh toward Selma, observing that the Raleigh–Selma corridor includes a 30-mile gap without a station and could be a candidate for additional stops.

Sailor and commissioners discussed related statewide initiatives: DOT has a $1 billion grant to reestablish service on certain corridors, studies funded under federal programs are analyzing routes such as Raleigh–Goldsboro–Wilmington, and local planning should coordinate with DOT’s corridor work. Commissioners and staff said the county will pursue a consultant to identify potential station sites and continue discussions with DOT and regional partners.

Ending: Commissioners said they will continue to pursue planning for passenger service and coordinate with DOT and regional stakeholders; Sailor and county staff flagged that federal and state planning and funding decisions will shape realistic timelines and options.","A rail adviser briefed commissioners on national railroad merger activity, the county’s two Class I connections, and potential expansion of Amtrak service between Raleigh and Selma. He urged the county to pursue station planning while state DOT funding and federal grant studies progress.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6590488,"New Johnston County district attorney, Jason Waller, lays out juvenile crime focus, efficiency and outreach",362,330000,692000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5530909-c02c659827fc58f4522c999f4523a93a&start=330&end=692","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5530909-c02c659827fc58f4522c999f4523a93a/thumbnail_330000.jpg","/articles/6590488/Johnston-County/North-Carolina/New-Johnston-County-district-attorney-Jason-Waller-lays-out-juvenile-crime-focus-efficiency-and-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590488-1a7578585cd1245d493d49f693f4a755/orig.mp4?Expires=1775448621&Signature=VtNzXLjk~kUXnQ~MUwIj7r7swSfr6K9-3yyapB0H5SqLkL3t0pYW8IrPlMddjhJfB1RI3BNVMf3Q-Ezbygg9n3u-sOViBhHaZhRNv4gKMKikEGYh3qNmIgBDlunMQAllGZTpocYYUjvqAnfwVDrXaf5NrurmFrm~k5BAY249LaqvLSe5lA-8pZYNy7fGfsLvC0KJ0-bvHQ7J3PF8kDcR~4hjn-WfRSKJpYr4kSN6WZgTqSpUA-Ofs6i3sU4dkkhOBG7OcRg3HN-0E8K262bQ4GF44iMfd9OY0oMMgFFwqkfPWRt2MmG-qflsdB68eNogao5W6QGC4cDtFYtWmq3d3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jason Waller, Johnston County’s newly sworn district attorney, introduced himself to the Board of Commissioners during the Aug. 4 meeting and outlined three priorities he said will guide his office: public safety, operational efficiency and interagency relationships.

Waller said he has been a prosecutor for 19 years and has worked in Wake County and in Johnston County prior to becoming DA. “Public safety is priority number one,” Waller said, describing plans to establish a “dangerous offenders task force” that will focus on individuals who pose threats to the community and on rising juvenile violent crime. He told commissioners he planned a three-part approach — prevention, intervention and enforcement — for youth-related violence and cited recent local homicide prosecutions involving juveniles.

On efficiency, Waller said he is emphasizing docket management and workflow improvements so cases move faster through the system. He described a homicide status and custody review calendar started in 2023 with Judge Locke that has reduced the time needed to handle homicide and custody dockets.

Waller also stressed relationships with law enforcement, judicial staff and county officials. “I want to be here for you as well,” he said. He thanked commissioners for funding positions in the DA’s office and told the board his door is open for questions or to observe court.

Board and public questions
Commissioners asked about the juvenile crime trends Waller referenced and about potential drivers of youth violence. Waller said his practical experience in recent prosecutions shows a rise in juvenile involvement in violent crimes and noted the transfer process from juvenile court to superior court takes significant staff time. A commissioner relayed feedback from the state’s juvenile justice division that COVID-era closures of youth centers and a sharp increase in juvenile referrals have contributed to the rise, and noted a lack of community mental-health options for adolescents. Waller said mental-health services will be part of the prevention and intervention emphasis of the planned task force.

Ending: Waller said he has been on the job “about a month” and invited commissioners to visit the DA’s office or observe court. He offered routine updates and emphasized collaboration with county officials, law enforcement and the community.","Incoming District Attorney Jason Waller introduced himself to the county board and described three priorities: public safety (including a dangerous-offenders task force and emphasis on juvenile violent crime), operational efficiency in court dockets, and strengthening relationships with law enforcement and county officials.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6590494,"Board adopts water and wastewater system development fee study; final fee decisions deferred to Aug. 18",1925,3152000,5077000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5530909-c02c659827fc58f4522c999f4523a93a&start=3152&end=5077","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5530909-c02c659827fc58f4522c999f4523a93a/thumbnail_3152000.jpg","/articles/6590494/Johnston-County/North-Carolina/Board-adopts-water-and-wastewater-system-development-fee-study-final-fee-decisions-deferred-to-Aug-18","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590494-0f826e774fce2808f99931fea8d1d689/orig.mp4?Expires=1775448621&Signature=e7XJkSf2319X3yZrXN39lGidZc8vJFh0v9AKqERi2bVMxyIx~5Lm1nn6qZF7lXhbtD0JsLBh6Y7AEaUIOznaqMloEJdu-s66LxxgKU-ZQhKzkV0FXwURkO-ZHEJ4qh7~bYrkfNb0yc6fh4KP9z7G43C1rdlh1plyU1aRqZuN5qGrAVz0F~CNiU9JC87jt8Ueb5nGq9Uokv9Jr9z-6nHz3A9Dq9SMOaXCI56doPOOjwZYAubfDZWpKG7r~kMyRn0~5Uzjffm9LRCSIYdTaDhyY9QvtkhaFPuqbYSsreCjclk~-f4PUcZ3Ma46mOF9EK2R9Iu4IpKMpgvmiWpO-o-FbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Johnston County commissioners on Aug. 4 adopted the county’s updated water and wastewater system development fee (SDF) study — a required technical analysis that establishes the maximum allowable development fees the county may charge to new customers. Commissioners voted to adopt the analysis document; staff said the analysis will be used to determine allowable fees but recommended phasing and further discussion before setting the final rates.

Lede facts: The board adopted the consultant’s updated analysis (dated July 25, 2025) and accepted the methodology used to calculate maximum allowable fees. Commissioners did not adopt new fee rates on Aug. 4; staff recommended returning Aug. 18 for additional deliberation and public notice to affected bulk customers and towns.

What staff presented
Utilities staff said the county’s 20-year capital improvement plan (CIP), inflation and timing for large projects — notably a proposed Lower Neuse water-supply project slated for service by 2033 — drive the fee analysis. Miss Farmer said the county’s CIP contains large expenditures and that the SDF analysis must be updated again as projects and funding sources change.

Recommended structure and example numbers discussed
- Residential water SDF (proposed phasing): staff proposed increasing the new-residential water SDF from the current $4,750 to $6,000 for fiscal year 2025–26, as a step toward a maximum allowable per-unit fee of $8,980 calculated in the analysis.
- Sewer SDF: staff presented a lower residential figure for sewer in the updated analysis (the retail residential sewer figure used in the analysis was described as falling from a prior $4,020 to $3,080 per residential unit under new assumptions about average gallons-per-day per bedroom required by state guidance).
- Meter-size and per-gallon options: For nonresidential or unusual institutional customers (for example, churches or schools with large meters but low actual average-day demand), staff described a per-gallon-per-day billing option that may better reflect actual system impact than a flat meter-size tariff.

Financial impact and tradeoffs
Staff said phasing fees instead of moving immediately to the maximum allowable level would reduce near-term SDF revenue; they estimated that phasing toward the maximum over the next two fiscal years could reduce fee collections by roughly $8 million over that period compared with immediately adopting the maximum-fee scenario — funds that otherwise would subsidize capital projects and reduce borrowing.

Towns, bulk customers and capacity
Staff recommended phasing bulk-capacity fees as well and noted that existing interlocal agreements and hydraulic zones affect how bulk customers (nine towns and two private entities) are charged. County staff proposed limiting additional bulk sales until capacity is available and aligning purchase triggers with an 80% threshold of existing available capacity (the county said that historically towns had purchased additional capacity later, at about 110% usage, and that aligning to 80% is more consistent with state planning norms).

Board action and next steps
- The board adopted the SDF study and methodology on Aug. 4 (motion and second recorded in the transcript; staff requested time to refine the proposed rate schedule and town/bulk-customer notice).
- Commissioners directed staff to return on Aug. 18 with proposed fee rates and recommended phasing; staff said the proposed effective date for fee changes, if adopted, would be Nov. 1 for most customers, with bulk and town notification windows noted in the staff memo.

What it means for residents
If the board ultimately adopts higher SDFs, new development would pay more of the upfront cost of additional water and sewer capacity. Staff emphasized that system development fees are intended to have new growth pay for new capacity; if the board phases in fees, the county will collect less SDF revenue in the near term and could rely more on borrowing or existing customers to cover capital costs.

Speaker list and technical documents
Presenters included Utilities Director Chandra Farmer and the county’s financial adviser; staff said the complete analysis, CIP and fee schedules were included in the meeting packet and that towns had been notified of the proposed changes. The board scheduled additional consideration of specific fee rates for Aug. 18 to allow further review and stakeholder notice.

Ending: The board adopted the technical study (the governance step required to set maximum fees) on Aug. 4 and will revisit proposed fee amounts at its Aug. 18 meeting before setting any new customer charges.","Johnston County commissioners voted to adopt the analytical study that sets maximum allowable system development fees for water and sewer. Staff proposed phased fee increases; the board adopted the analysis but deferred decisions on the proposed fee schedule to Aug. 18 to allow further review and town notification.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6590497,"Johnston County holds public hearing on revised stormwater ordinance; adoption eyed for Sept. 2",2167,1032000,3199000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5530909-c02c659827fc58f4522c999f4523a93a&start=1032&end=3199","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5530909-c02c659827fc58f4522c999f4523a93a/thumbnail_1032000.jpg","/articles/6590497/Johnston-County/North-Carolina/Johnston-County-holds-public-hearing-on-revised-stormwater-ordinance-adoption-eyed-for-Sept-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590497-d68b51b88e13396be65c215347bccb70/orig.mp4?Expires=1775448621&Signature=P0shkrqoYjyGRs3yvFFweK~cbwu~BK-pUkeye84tea9qXsAzxzwgCKbjM~74fEV0ljXG6W2J3ceTmcrN8icqhTrSe6DTp5zZzeJfj~tRfp32Qtmb~H1SRQ1MZNf-X95Pll-NRfCSdvUs0i9NdjdQ3NMnZm3TgfBjl3Vmea7PPlyfBJpUQAotnrMB9gTUe36Mrap1oujBWDWw5M9VGHNuYK2sXER5Coj8uW1FwXpYLcH39nKXXbSW3nikHbGDxGuaDVsJxKtZ1TxKY6YDNtgJDoO0YD7A3xMp790S46AB6bG-coObYRPLuKVxy8od9apGah4zDIwMmsp~mQ4kCkeGRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Johnston County held a public hearing Aug. 4 on proposed revisions to the county’s stormwater ordinance and design manual, with staff recommending the board consider adoption at its Sept. 2 meeting and an implementation date of Nov. 1, 2025.

The draft ordinance updates county requirements to reflect state nutrient-management rules (the Neuse rule) and a revised agreement with U.S. Fish and Wildlife, county utilities director Chandra Farmer and consultant Beth Umstead told the board. The package sets a minimum built-upon area (BUA) for new single-family lots served by septic systems, changes attenuation and water-quality requirements, removes the county’s land-dedication option and adds annual inspection and enforcement tools.

Why it matters: the changes affect how new subdivisions and other developments must manage stormwater quantity and quality, who must build and maintain detention features, and when developers may be exempted from on-site attenuation — decisions that affect development costs, long-term maintenance obligations and neighborhood drainage.

Key proposals and clarifications
- Implementation and schedule: Staff said they would return Sept. 2 seeking adoption and recommend an effective date of Nov. 1, 2025. Designers may choose to proceed under existing rules if their projects are already in process; otherwise the new rules will apply to future permits.
- Minimum BUA for septic lots: The draft design manual would require new residential subdivisions not served by public sewer to be designed to allow a minimum built-upon area of 6,000 square feet per lot (a design minimum, not a mandate that lots be built to that exact coverage). Staff said the 6,000-square-foot design target aims to allow typical homes, driveways and modest additions without triggering later redesigns.
- Attenuation and design storms: For environmentally sensitive areas and the Middle Creek watershed, the county would require attenuation from the 1-year through the 100-year storm; elsewhere the draft requires attenuation from the 1-year through the 25-year storm. Engineers explained that multistage outlet controls are commonly used so a single constructed feature can provide the required performance for multiple storm events.
- Small-subdivision exemption from attenuation: Single-family residential subdivisions of 19 lots or fewer that increase post-development runoff by 8% or less would be exempt from on-site attenuation (they would still be subject to water-quality requirements imposed by the Neuse rule). Nonresidential projects under certain thresholds (for example, less than 10,000 square feet of BUA) would also be exempt from attenuation.
- Removal of land dedication: Staff proposed removing the county’s land-dedication buy-in option and instead requiring on-site treatment/attenuation. The change eliminates a prior program that allowed developers to buy into a fund to offset impervious surface; staff said the fund had been little used and that treating on-site offers more direct quality and quantity benefits.
- Built-upon-area caps and offsets: The draft increases allowable BUA limits compared with the older program: proposed residential maximums in certain categories were described in range terms; nonresidential BUA could go higher (staff cited values up to 80% for nonresidential full built-out scenarios) while meeting nutrient-offset and design requirements under the Neuse rule.
- As-built certification, bonding and annual inspections: The ordinance would require as-built certification from engineers, performance bonds or guarantees where appropriate, and an annual inspection report for stormwater control measures (SCMs). Inspections must be performed by a qualified registered engineer, landscape architect, or an individual who completed the SCM construction inspection course at NC State.
- Maintenance and enforcement: Ownership of post-construction SCMs is generally expected to fall to homeowners associations or the property owner responsible for common open space; county staff said designs should avoid placing SCMs on individual house lots where possible. The draft includes enforcement options ranging from notices to civil penalties and injunctive relief; Durante discussion the county attorney noted civil penalties may be up to $25,000 per day for violations, and staff described a graduated enforcement process (letters, follow-up, referral to county attorney for enforcement actions when necessary).

Public and board questions
Commissioners and members of the public pressed staff on several practical issues: how on-site quality performance is ensured (staff said designs follow accepted national performance assumptions, supported by as-built certification and inspection), whether homeowners associations reliably maintain SCMs (staff acknowledged historic problems and said annual inspections and enforcement remedies are intended to address that), how long approvals remain valid if a subdivision sits undeveloped (approvals expire if municipal/planning approvals lapse), and whether the county has capacity to implement inspection and enforcement (staff said they recently hired an additional inspector and were hiring another staff member).

Next steps
County staff will take public input through August and return to the board Sept. 2 with the ordinance and design manual for possible adoption. If adopted, staff recommended Nov. 1, 2025 as the countywide implementation date; projects already in process may choose the older rules where eligible.

Excerpts from the hearing were recorded in the board transcript for the Aug. 4 session and submitted as part of the public record.

Ending note: The board asked staff to provide cross-references between presentation slides and ordinance sections to help commissioners and stakeholders review the many redlined changes before the Sept. 2 adoption vote.","County staff presented a multi-year rewrite of the stormwater ordinance and design manual, proposing new built-upon-area design minimums, exemptions for small residential subdivisions, removal of a land-dedication option and new inspection and enforcement requirements. Commissioners will consider final adoption Sept. 2 with an anticipated Nov. 1, ","actionData","errors"]

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