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Johnston County commissioners approved a fire commission cost‑share policy using a formula (call volume, protected square miles, population) with a phased, up‑to‑five‑year implementation to ease town budget impacts; presenters said no alternative formula was proposed by towns.

Johnston County approved a design services agreement with Moseley Architects and an owner's‑agent agreement with Stevenson General Contractors for a proposed new Department of Social Services building on the Massey Hughes tract; officials discussed a design contract of roughly $6.9 million, a construction manager owner's‑agent not‑to‑exceed amount of $250,200, and an all‑in project estimate of about $103 million.

Clerk of Superior Court Michelle Ball asked the county to temporarily fund 11 deputy clerk positions to address rapid population growth, increases in evictions and traffic cases, and workload pressures from the eCourts rollout; she proposed a phased hire with five positions starting Feb. 1 and the remainder by April 1.

Johnston County engineering staff updated commissioners on the 2024 capital improvement plan, reporting a nearly $73.5 million guaranteed-maximum-price for the Timothy G. Broom water treatment expansion (completion delayed to June 2026), multiple wastewater plant and pump-station upgrades, PFAS pilot studies and SCADA modernization plans.

County fire commission presented a draft cost-share policy that uses call volume, property values, population and square miles to divide operational costs between the county and towns. Commissioners raised concerns about municipal affordability and annexation effects; the board agreed to consider the item for a January vote.

Consultants and county parks staff presented a countywide comprehensive trails and greenways master plan that prioritizes 11+ projects, extensive public engagement data, and multi‑decade cost forecasts (presenters estimated a quick-add total of about $410 million over decades). The board agreed to take the plan under advisement and consider adoption Jan. 5.

Johnston County accepted a $330,000 DEQ principal‑forgiveness award for a PFAS/DBP treatment optimization study, recognized more than $3.5 million from the 3M/DuPont settlement, approved funding for technical services and easement acquisition for a 24‑inch US‑70 water main, and adopted interim water and sewer policy revisions allowing some new single‑family homes to install private wells.

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The county approved $129,381,316 to complete a rebuild of Clayton High School and adopted a supplemental reimbursement resolution; formal Local Government Commission approval will be required before permanent financing. Staff will return with a funding plan and timing details.

Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing November 2025 as Farm City Week to honor the partnership between farmers and nonrural communities that produces food and supports the local economy. County agriculture leaders invited commissioners to the Farm City banquet and emphasized Johnston County's role as a large population center with active

The Board of Commissioners approved a bulk water and wastewater services agreement with the Town of Clayton to allow retail water and sewer service to parcels near Cornwallis Road (Kenny and Troxler Yergen properties). The town will transfer existing treatment/transmission capacity, construct a 500,000‑gallon flow‑equalization facility at the Swift

Johnston County commissioners approved a revised project budget and award to Park Construction to build a wastewater pump station and force main to serve Corinth Holders Elementary School, while directing staff to continue negotiations with Johnston County Public Schools to resolve an approximately $980,070 funding shortfall.

Johnston County Public Schools formally requested an additional $129,381,316 from the county on Nov. 3 to finish a two‑phase rebuild of Clayton High School. The design‑build team presented site plans, renderings, a phased construction schedule and a guaranteed maximum price; county staff said the Local Government Commission must review financing, a

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The board approved exercising an option to purchase about 51.5 acres off Johnson Estate Road for county land banking (community college and other governmental uses); due diligence was completed and closing was planned by the end of the month.

The Johnston County Board of Commissioners approved a five-year agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey to install, operate and maintain a real-time monitoring station on the Neuse River at the Richardson Bridal Crossing with initial payments up to $108,000.

Board discusses several community initiatives including opioid settlements, transportation plans, and Isaiah House.

Public meeting highlights transit solutions for low-income residents with disabilities in Johnson County.

Commissioner Rose opens meeting with prayer and Commissioner Godwin leads pledge.

Johnston County Board endorses updated agreement to enhance 4-H shooting sports facilities.

Commission approves donation of two ambulances to support training at Johnson Community College.