031113March 11, 2013
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the 1909
Randolph County Historic Courthouse Meeting Room, 145 Worth Street, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners
Holmes, Frye, Haywood, Kemp and Lanier were present. Dr. Bob Shackleford, RCC President, gave the
invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment Period
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-52.1, Chairman Holmes opened the floor for public comment. County
Manager Richard Wells read aloud the Rules for the Public Comment Period.
Jon Nance asked the Board to consider adopting a resolution protecting their 2"a Amendment right to
keep and bear arms. He said that Davidson County had recently adopted a resolution and that 10 counties so
far had taken similar measures.
Commissioner Haywood said that the Board needs to take this matter seriously and consider this at the
spring retreat. Commissioner Frye agreed.
Bill Dula told the Board that Dr. Eric Kozlow had attended the Planning Board meeting in which the
special use permit for the regional landfill was considered, but had to leave before the meeting concluded.
He said that the Planning Board extended an invitation for Dr. Kozlow to come speak to the County
Commissioners. Mr. Dula said that Dr. Kozlow should be arriving at any time.
Ben Morgan told Mr. Dula that Dr. Kozlow had already come, and left after speaking to the Chairman
before the meeting started. Chairman Holmes told Dr. Kozlow that there would be another public hearing
before the Commissioners that would provide an opportunity for him to speak about the proposed regional
landfill.
Evangeline James spoke, saying that she was currently a notary public and doesn't charge because she
is "for the underdog." She said that she believes that before anyone is issued any type of firearm, there
should be an international background check performed. Ms. James also said, "the eyes are the windows to
the soul, meaning that ophthalmologists can look into our eyes and see every single thing that is wrong with
us. So cut the crap and get everyone an eye check."
Col. Fred Rutledge said that the Sheriff s Office received a brief form the Sheriffs Association about a
month ago from lawyer William F. West, titled "Guns cannot be confiscated." It was sent out by Eddie
Caldwell, the Sheriff s Association's attorney. Col. Rutledge summarized the brief, as follows: "If someone
tells you the Federal government can confiscate your guns, don't believe them. Thanks to the 2"a
Amendment and the 2008 Supreme Court ruling upholding the right to own a gun for self-defense and other
lawful purposes, no one can legally take your guns away. The brief also referred to the Heller decision where
Dick Heller, a police officer from the District of Columbia, challenged the City's law as part of the 2"a
Amendment. A Federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, but Heller appealed, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for
the D.C. Circuit overruled the dismissal, striking down the provision of the Washington D.C. law that
prevented Heller from owning a handgun. He was a retired police officer and they were telling him he
couldn't take his service weapon home because it wasn't registered before 1975. That was overturned. And
the conclusion was that the original intent of the 2"a Amendment was to provide a legal basis for having a
citizen army to protect the liberties of the people from their own government; that if the founding fathers had
wanted to say that gun ownership should be limited to membership in a militia they would have said so.
Therefore, in essence, the Sheriffs Association is saying that it is all fine and well to adopt these
proclamations and ordinances, but the fight's already been fought. Nobody's coming to take your gun.
Adam Brooks, Chairman of Randolph County Libertarian Party, said that Jon (Nance) spoke on behalf
of the Libertarian Party in reference to his suggestion about the Commissioners adopting an ordinance about
gun rights. Specifically, this is not a move against the Federal government or in fear of the Federal
government. This is a move for the elected officials in Randolph to say "you're not coming for our guns, but
if anyone does, we'll defend it for you." Mr. Brooks said that he understands that this is mainly a symbolic
gesture. He asked everyone who came out to support them on this to stand. Approximately 20 people
stood.
Chairman Holmes said the Board would give this consideration.
Chairman Holmes said that last month there was a situation in Randolph County where four young
children were lost on a very cold night. A citizen sent a message to him indicating that they didn't think we
had a good response team. Chairman Holmes said that we do have a response team, and he asked
Emergency Services Director Donovan Davis to speak about the situation.
Donovan Davis, Director of Randolph County Emergency Services, said that when he responded in
writing to the citizen's concern, he explained that we do have a search and rescue team. The Sheriff s Office
is legally responsible for lost or missing persons in the unincorporated areas of the county. The Sheriffs
Office and Ash -Rand Rescue make up the Search and Rescue team in the county. Ash -Rand is volunteer -
based and has been doing search & rescue operations for 30 years. Mr. Davis said that just two weeks prior
to this incident, his captain over Emergency Management took a week-long course in Forsyth County on
search management. Mr. Davis said that the complaining gentleman questioned why we didn't use
helicopters. In fact, we did use the Highway Patrol's helicopter, but unfortunately, with the ice storm
approaching, the chopper had to get back to Salisbury before the sleet and freezing rain set in; the chopper
was available for only an hour. Mr. Davis said that Thomasville Rescue (Statewide search and rescue team)
was on -scene, as well as, search team members from Moore and Montgomery Counties. Our Sheriffs
Office had numerous dogs, and there were also dogs from other areas, including Thomasville Rescue, which
has more than five dogs that are used only for lost person searches (rather than man -hunt searches). The
same week this incident occurred, the Sheriffs Office had several deputies who took a class called,
"Manhunt," in which they actually participated in hands-on training in the Uwharrie National Forest for a
search type situation. Fortunately, it had a good outcome and the children were located not far from where
they lived. Over 100 volunteers showed up that had to be managed. Mr. Davis commented that he saw
Commissioner Lanier there. He stressed that the Emergency Services Department does have a good working
relationship the Sheriff s Office and Ash -Rand. They practice frequently. He encouraged anyone who likes
to hike and likes the outdoors to consider contacting Ash -Rand about becoming a search and rescue
member.
Vice Chair Frye asked that the Commissioners be notified when these things happen.
There being no further comments, Chairman Holmes declared the public comment period closed.
Retirement Recognition
DSS Director Beth Duncan honored Sherry Saunders for her 31 years of service to DSS by providing
information about her career and plans for the future. Chairman Holmes presented Ms. Saunders with an
engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
Addition to Consent Agenda
Chairman Holmes announced that Item I Approve Budget Amendruent for Emergency Services
(Ashe-Rand Grant S20, 000) had been added to the Consent Agenda.
Approval of Consent Agenda
On notion of Fi ye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted nnaniniously to approve the Consent Agenda,
as anended, and as follows:
approve ninutes of regular and closed session neetings of February 1, 2013 Board of Connissioners
neeting;
appoint Andy Lane and Jithe Martin to the F.M,S' Peel' Reviell) Connnttee;
adopt 2014 Holiday Schedule for County, Solid Waste Facility & Library, as follows
Holiday
C'onnty*
Solid Waste Facility**
Lihroryi
Vew )-ears Day
1 I (iT"ed.)
1 1 (iT"ed.) CLOSED
1 1
-11. L. KirigJr^. 'sB-day
120 01ori.)
120 01ori.) OPE_l'
1120 01ori.)
Easter ' Good Friday
4 18 (Fri.)
4 18 (Fri.) OPE_ 14 19 (Sao CLOSED
4 18 (Fri.)
Alenrorial Day
5 26 01ori.)
5'26 01ori.) CLOSED
5 26 01ori.)
Independence. Day
7 4 (Fri.)
7 4 (Fri.) CLOSED
7 5 (Sao OPE_l'
71 (Fri.)
Labor Day
9'1 01on.)
9'1 01ori.) CLOSED
9 1 (lion.)
Fall Festival (Asheboro Library Onl)))
10 1 (Sat.)
I'eteraris'Day 11'11 (Tues.) 11 11 (Tues.) OPE_l'
11 11 (Tues.)
Seagrove Pottery Festival (Seagrove Library Orzl)))
1122 (Sat )
Thariksgivirig
1127 & 28
(Thur. & Fri.)
1127 (Thurs.) CLOSED
1128 (Fri.) OPE-N-1- 1129 (Sat.) OPE_l'
1127 & 28
(Th urs. & Fri.)
Christmas
12 24, 12 25, 12 26
Med. - Fri.)
12 24 (iT"ed.) ,; Day OPE_l'
12 25 (Th urs.) CLOSED; 12'26 (Fri.) OPE_l'
12 24, 12'25, 12 26
Med. -Fri.)
• appoint Tanney Horne to Workforce Developnent Board to Replace Burke Ransay;
• reappoint Sala Lee Hinnant to the Adult Care Hone C'onnitnity Advlsoty C 011inittee;
• approve BndgetAnendnent - 21 for DSS' (('hill Day ('are Fitnds: S1,117,-163), a, follows:
2012-2013 Bud et Ordinance -General Fund- Amendment #21
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Inter overnnrental S1,117,463
Approptialions Increase Decrease
Social Services S1,117,463
• approve BndgetAnendnent -22 for Elections (HADA Grant Funds S8, 022), a, follows:
2012-2013 Bud et Ordinance -General Fund- Amendment #22
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Inter overnnental S8,022
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Elections S8,022
• adopt resolution adding 0.08 -nide section of Jackson Way in Wilson Way Subdivision to the State Roads
Systen, as follows:
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has investigated .08 miles ofdackson Way in the Wilson Way
Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the sublect street has been found to meet minimum requirements for addition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners that. 08 miles
ofdackson Way in the Wilson Way Subdivision be added to the Division ofHighways ' Secondary Road System.
• approve Budget Amendivent -23 for Emergency ,Services (,S20,000 pass -that grant) for Ash -Rand
Rescue & EMS to support its urban search & rescue program (no local match required), as follows:
2012-2013 Bud et Ordinance -General Fund- Amendment #23
Revenues Increase
Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental S20,000
Appropriations Increase
Decrease
Emergency ,Services S20,000
Additions to the New Business Agenda
Chairman Holmes announced that Item I under New Business be amended to include an additional
Closed Session for Purchase of Real Property pursuant to N.C.G.S.143-318.11(a)(5), and the addition
of Item J. Approve BudgetAmendment for 2013 RefundrngLruzrted Obligation B()Y1ds.
Capital Needs Presentations from County and City Schools and RCC
Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer, said that County departments, our public
school systems, and the community college all have substantial capital needs, and the Commissioners must
regularly prioritize these projects in order to meet the County's statutory responsibilities. In order to provide
the Board with adequate information, at the regular March Commissioners' meeting each year, the Board
will hear these various capital need presentations and consider changes to the County's Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP). A CIP is a document which organizes all known significant, non -routine capital needs in a
manner to promote discussion regarding priority, feasibility, timing, potential costs, financing options, and
fiiture budgetary effect. A CIP matches potential capital costs with a financing schedule in order to provide
long-range planning for projects that will have a significant financial impact. Recurring capital costs or one-
time projects under $100,000 are typically included in the annual General Fund budget and are not part of
the CIP.
Mr. Massie said that he recommends a review of our current CIP before we start the budget process.
Starting the process in March gives the Board time to request additional information, visit locations, and
evaluate options before the annual budget process that will come in May. The County's operating and
capital budgets are closely linked. By discussing before June, any decisions on new capital projects that will
affect the coming year's budget can be addressed in the final ordinance. The operating budget must cover
the cost of financing, maintaining and operating new facilities that are built under the capital budget. In
addition, the operating budget must pay interest expense and principal payments (debt service) on any debt
related to these projects.
The most effective CIP is one where projects are planned several years in advance. The goal is to
determine priorities in a clear manner. Of course, the CIP can be changed in mid -year if necessary; this is a
planning tool, not a contract. Scheduled CIP projects are not an official commitment, but the most likely
scenario for the next few years. This allows all parties adequate time to design and prepare for specific
projects. Corresponding decisions such as bond referendums, infrastructure development or school
realignment, can also be arranged in time. When the Commissioners amend the Capital Improvement Plan,
staff will understand the steps to be completed during the upcoming year.
Current projects
The only current capital project is the Balfour Early Childhood Development Center. The County has
fiunded $2 million for the constriction costs; the City Schools will cover all other costs, such as demolition,
design, and furnishings. Randolph Community College's Continuing Education and Industrial Center
(CEIC) is nearly complete, with only a few invoices left to be paid. This project is funded from proceeds
from the Article 46 quarter -cent sales tax.
Future projects
Future capital needs from the public schools and community college are listed below. Capital needs from
County departments will be presented at the April 24 Commissioner's retreat. Eventually, some of the most
urgent projects will need to be considered. A consistent process will encourage frill communication on these
capital needs, better inform the public, improve our mutual long-term planning, and help the Commissioners
determine the best use of limited resources.
Financing options
Mr. Massie explained the options available for financing: Pay as you go, which uses current resources;
Fund Balance; General Obligation Bonds; and Installment Financing.
Public School Building Capital Fund
Mr. Massie said that over the years, the County has used fiends available from the Public School Building
Capital Fund (PSBCF), which consist of the ADM (Corporate Tax) and Lottery fiinds. Most of the time,
these fiends have been used for school debt service. However, the General Assembly has not funded the
ADM fiend in several years and some of the Lottery proceeds have been diverted to other state purposes.
One of the NC Association of County Commissioners' top legislative goals is to reinstate ADM and lottery
fiends for school constriction. In the past, we have used the ADM fiends for debt service on a) the expansion
and renovation at Asheboro High School and b) 1995 County Schools COPS projects. Since these ADM
fiinds are gone, debt service is now part of the budgeted appropriation of fiend balance, since we have not
raised the property tax rate to cover the shortfall.
The County is using lottery fiends for a portion of the debt service on the new Providence Grove High
School and the renovation at Teachey Elementary. The projected lottery proceeds for this fiscal year are
$1.35 million for the County Schools and $250,000 for the City Schools, which is already budgeted.
Existing Debt
As of June 30, 2013, the County will have $98,070,531 in outstanding debt, for the following purposes:
Randolph Co Schools
Asheboro City Schools
RCC Training Facility
County Buildings
Water Projects
$ 76,370,400
9,342,652
1,788,770
6,922,330
3,646,379
$ 98,070,531
Debt Affordability
The County uses an objective, analytical approach to determine the amount of debt to be considered for
authorization and issuance. This process involves the comparison of generally accepted standards of
affordability to the current County values. These measures shall also be judged against the necessity of and
the benefits derived from the proposed projects. The standards and guidelines included in our debt policy
include the following:
Debt Per Capita
This ratio measures the burden of debt placed on the size of the population supporting the debt and is widely
used by analysts as a measure of an issuers' ability to repay debt. This measure will be maintained with a
target below $1,000 and a ceiling of $1,200. Actual on 6 30'13: 5669.
Debt as Percentage of Assessed Valuation
This ratio measures debt levels against the property tax base which generates the tax revenues that are the
main source of debt repayment. This ratio is to be targeted at 1.3% with a ceiling of 1.5%. North Carolina
state law permits local governments to issue debt up to 8% of the total assessed valuation. Actual on
6 30 13: 0.96%.
Debt Service as Percentage of Operational Budget
Debt Service payments are the legal obligation of the county, principal and interest paid to retire our
obligations. The County must be able to support those payments yet continue to be able to respond to any
changing priorities. This ratio reflects the County's budgetary flexibility to change spending and respond to
economic downturns. This ratio is targeted at a level of 13% with a ceiling of 15%. Budgeted for 6 30'13:
13.17%
Debt Capacity
Mr. Massie said that we have discussed our limited capacity to issue new debt due to the financing of the
two high schools and the renovation to an elementary school in 2006 and 2007. Principal and interest
payments rose through 2012, consisting of nearly fifteen percent of our budget. Debt service has begun to
decline now, creating some budgetary capacity only if the Board is comfortable keeping our obligations near
the fifteen percent limit. Debt service commitments over the next five years are as follows:
Fiscal
Year
ALL DEBT SERVICE
ALL DEBT
Total
Principal
Total
Interest
GRAND
TOTALS
Estimated percent
of budget
2013-14
$10,633,919
$4,409,426
$15,043,345
13.42%
2014-15
$10,740,117
$3,946,108
$14,686,225
13.10%
2015-16
$8,482,084
$3,477,238
$11,959,322
10.67%
2016-17
$8,241,158
$3,092,262
$11,333,420
10.11%
2017-18
$7,762,519
$2,756,822
$10,519,341
9.39%
Mr. Massie said that the earliest Randolph County can issue major debt will be early 2015. That capacity
will be in the $40 million range, if the Board is willing to go back up to the fifteen percent market capacity.
Issuance of smaller amounts is available before 2015, but that will reduce the amount available later.
Prioritizing Projects
Any decisions on new projects and related debt must be incorporated into long-range capital planning, with
priorities clearly determined and communicated to all parties. No decisions need be made until the Board is
ready and can clearly identify fiinding sources for both operating and financing costs. If the Board selects
certain projects that can be considered over the next five years, the CIP can be amended and planning begun.
As stated before, the CIP is a long-range planning tool and any scheduled CIP projects would be considered
the most likely scenario for the next few years. Next year's CIP may look different due to a number of
factors. But there is value in looking fiirther down the road and making sure our limited resources are
focused on the most urgent projects.
Asheboro City Schools
Dr. Diane Frost, Asheboro City Schools Superintendent, reviewed the City Schools' capital needs
in a PowerPoint presentation, summarized below:
Old Balfour/Early Childhood Development Center (Under constriction at $2,460,700—already funded
and should be completed by August 2013)
• AHS Addition $28,538,784
• North Asheboro Middle School Addition $ 8,984,599
• New Elementary School $17,156,991
• Infrastructure and Systems Upgrades $14,665,902
• Athletics Upgrades $ 1,739,000
Total: $71,085,276
Randolph County Schools
Randolph County Schools Superintendent Donald Andrews gave a PowerPoint presentation on
capital needs for that school system. A summary of needs follows:
• New Constriction
• Updates / renovations (4 original high schools &
Braxton Craven 6th grade
Ramseur Elem)
Total:
$89.4 million (3 middle, 2 elementary)
$29.5 million
$118.9 million
Mr. Andrews mentioned that he would be requesting during the FY 13-14 budget process for the
following short term funding for their Priority 1 needs: $1.5 million for safety concerns at all older
schools, $2 million to address safety concerns at the original four high schools and $2.2 million for
Archdale -Trinity area re -configuration as a temporary solution, for a total of $5.7 million.
Randolph Community College
Dr. Bob Shacldeford, RCC President, provided a PowerPoint presentation on the college's capital
needs, summarized, as follows:
• Continuing Education & Industrial Center Completed
• Real Property Acquisitions $5,000,000
• Backlog of Renovation Projects
o Needs were identified as part of our 2008 Facilities Master Plan 15,700,000
• Industrial Trades Center Phase II $2,500,000
• Health & Science Center Addition $3,000,000
• Welcome/Student Services Center
o Includes renovating existing space $12,000,000
• Indoor Firing Range $4,800,000
Total: $43,000,000
Annroval of Budget Amendment for Child Sunnort Enforcement (Civil Filing Fees)
Damon Brown, Child Support Enforcement (CSE) Director, said that CSE is required to pay civil
filing fees whenever the agency files a complaint on behalf of a parent seeking child support. The agency is
not considered indigent and will not be permitted to file as an indigent pursuant to N. C. G. S. 1-110. The
Randolph County Clerk of Court will begin charging the CSE Department for filing of certain legal
documents (complaints) in March. The filing fee will be $150 per complaint. The CSE Department on
average files 70 complaints per month. Sixty-six percent of this expense will be reimbursed by the Federal
government. The Department will seek reimbursement of the fees from the defendant in court, as well.
On motion of Fiye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget
Amendment 24, as folloirs:
2012-2013 Bud et Ordinance -General Fund- Amendment #24
Revenues
Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental
S30,000
Sales and Service
S15,000
Approptialions
Increase Decrease
Child ,Support Enforcement
S-15,000
Approval of Library Position Changes to Classification Plan
Ross Holt, Public Library Director, said that in the past few months, turnover at the Library has afforded
the opportunity to look at all Librarian III positions and to review the job descriptions, experience, and
education required. The Human Resources Director has also reviewed the positions. Mr. Holt asked the
Board to make the following changes:
• Change the Librarian III classification from a Grade 16, non-exempt position, to a Grade 17, exempt
position, effective immediately.
Add a title of Circulation Supervisor to the pay plan at a Grade 16, effective immediately. (This is
not a new position request; it is simply a new title that better reflects the duties and
education/experience required for this position.)
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Fi ye, the Board voted unanimously to change the Librarian III
classification from a Grade 16, non-exempt position, to a Grade 17, exempt position, and to add a title of
Circulation ,Sipe vivor to the pay plan at a Grade 16, all changes effective zn�mediately.
Approval to Accept Offer to Purchase County Property
Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotton stated that at the southern end of the Department of Social
Services property, there is a strip approximately 75 feet wide owned by the County that connects the rest of
the DSS property to Saunders Avenue, a paved public street that connects with North Fayetteville Street.
This is an important access for our employees because it gives them access to N. Fayetteville Street at a
point where they are able to turn left. This strip is bordered on both sides by property owned by Sydney and
Donna Lowe. The Lowes ren a towing business and need additional property on which to park their tricks.
Ms. Scotton said that the Lowes have offered to purchase sections of property on both sides of this
strip (adjoining their own property), leaving the County with ownership of a 25 -foot driveway to
Saunders Avenue. The Lowes have offered a purchase price of $3,000 for these small strips of
property. Ms. Scotton said that the Board can propose to accept the offer, at which time the upset bid
process outlined in North Carolina General Statute § 160A-269 would commence.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Lanier, the Board proposed to accept the offer of �S3, 000 by
Sydney and Donna Lowe for a 75- strip of County -owned property that connects DSS property to
Saunders Avenue and that borders their property on both sides.
Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Sale of Randleman Ambulance Base Property to High Bidder
Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotton reminded the Board that at their December 3, 2012
meeting, the Board proposed to accept an offer on a parcel of County -owned real property located at 2
Parrish Drive, which is the site of the Randleman ambulance base. The offer was for $460,000 from the
Crosland Barnes Group, LLC. This began the upset bid process pursuant to NC State law. On February
3 2013, the County advertised an offer from Lodestar Investments, LLC to purchase the property for
$535,000. The statutorily -required 10 -day period for upset bids passed without the submission of an upset
bid. Ms. Scotton advised the Board that it does have the option of rejecting this bid and opting not to sell
the property.
Commissioner Kemp asked Joe Looney, President of Lodestar Investments, what his plans are for
this property. Mr. Looney responded because the property was offered for sale with no contingencies
allowed he's not sure what will go there because most corporate players require about a year to fi 1611
their contingencies.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Frye, the Board voted 4-1, with Haywood opposing, to approve
the following resolution:
RESOL UTIONA UTHORIZING THE SALE OF PROPERTY TO HIGH -BIDDER LODESTAR
INVESTMENTS, LLC
WHEREAS, the County ofRandolph owns a parcel of real property obtained by Randolph County in a
deed dated January 17, 1992, recorded in Deed Book 1317, Page 203 of the Randolph County Registry, located
at 2 Parrish Drive in Randleman, North Carolina and more particularly described as:
The bearings in the following description are based on the North Carolina State Grid System
Being located in the southern right=of-way of West Academy Street (S'iate Road -1950), which
pipe is idennf ed as being x 1, 756, 421.21- and y 755, 291.465, on the North Carolina State Grid,
which pipe is also located South 60° 44' 38" East 33.60 feet from a right=of-way monument, a bench
mark, the elevation ofwhich at the top is 750.74; thence from said BEGINNING corner South 63°53'
21 " East 342.89 feet along the southern right-of-way of State Road -1950 to a point in said right-of-
way, which is also a point in the 50 foot driveway easement leading from West Academy Street to the
Jockey International plant; thence leaving said State Road South 62° 38'21 " West 6=1.32 feet to a new
iron pipe; thence South 75° 70'.54 " West 75 feet to a new iron pipe; thence South 68° 17' I5" West
106.33 feet to a new iron pipe; thence continuing South 68° 17' 1.5 " West 89.99 feet to a new iron pipe;
thence North 00° 30' -l7" East 277.6=1 feet to the BEGINNING. Being a portion of the lands conveyed to
Jockey International Inc. by Deed recorded in Deed Book 1222, Page 562, Randolph County, North
Carolina Registry.
The above description is in accordance with a survey and plat entitled Randleman Ambulance
Base dated January 9, 1991, and revised January 31, 1991, by Wm. Donald Smith, Sr., Registered
Surveyor.
This conveyance is made subject to the following exceptions as
well as to any other conveyances and exceptions of record:
(a) General right-of-way to Dnke Power Company, dated March 29, 1955, and recorded in Book
590, Page 411, Randolph County Registry.
(b) Right-of-way to State Highway Commission, dated May 29, 1969, and recorded in Book 989,
Page 391, Randolph County Registry.
(c) Right-of-way to State Highway Commission, dated May 29, 1969, and recorded in Book 989,
Page 393, Randolph County Registry.
(d) Danger Tree Agreement with Drrke Power Company, dated September 29, 1983, recorded in
Book]] 40, Page 811, Randolph County Registry.
(e) Right-of-way to Dnke Power Company dated November 8, 1983, recorded in Book 11 S0, Page
771, RandolphConntyRegistry.
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute §160A-269 permits the County to sell property by upset
bid, after receipt ofan offer for the property; and
WHEREAS, the County received an initial offer to purchase the property described above, in the
amount of 5=160, 000 submitted by the Crosland Barnes Group, LLC; and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, at its December 3, 2012 meeting, proposed
to accept said offer and to begin the upset bid process set out in N. C. G.S. §160A-269; and
WHEREAS, the initial bid and all subsequent qualifying bids were duly published in accordance with
N. C. G S §160A-269; and
WHEREAS, the most recent offer to purchase the property was submitted by Lodestar Investments,
LLC for 5535, 000, was published in accordance with N..C.GS. §160A-269 on February 3, 2013 and the
prescribed 10 -day period passed with no submission ofan upset bid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BEITRESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners ofRandolph County, this
11'/' day ofMarch, 2013, that, pursuant to N..C.GS. §160A-269, the Board hereby awards the sale of the above-
described property to Lodestar Investments, LLC as the highest responsible bidder contingent upon the
mccessfrd negotiation ofan Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property containing only a standard dile
diligence period with no right to extend said period and providing that the Brayer forfeit its deposit earnest
money if the sale is not effectuated for any reason other than a title defect or environmental defect; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes County legal staff'
and management to prepare and the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners to execute such documents as
may be necessary to effectuate the sale of the property to Lodestar Investments, LLC.
Adoption of Meeting Schedule for 2013-2014 Proposed Budget
On motion of Lanier, seconded by Fiye, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the following meeting
schedule on the proposed 2013-2014 Budget: Tuesday, May 28, 6:00 p.m. --Proposed Budget Presented to
Commissioners, 6:40-7:00—Randolph Community College, 7:00 -7:20 --Randolph County Schools, 7:20-
7:40--Asheboro
:20-
7: l0 -Asheboro City ,Schools, 7: 10-8:00--,Sandhills Mental Health; Thursday, June 6, 6:00 -8:00 --All
County Departments; Monday, June 10, 6:00 -6:30 --Community Agencies Requesting Funding, 6:30 Fire
Department Presentations and Public Hearing on Proposed County Bridget & Fire District Tax Rates;
Monday, June 17, 6:00—Approve Close-out Budget Amendments for FY 12-13, Budget Discussion, Adopt
,School and Fire District Tax Rates, Adopt Fee ,Schedules, Adoption of Final Budget.
Regional Update
Vice Chair Frye stated that he had recently attended the NACo legislative conference in Washington,
DC, where there were sessions on the Medicaid expansion and sequestration issues. One of sessions
featured top staffers from Speaker Boehner's office and one from Senator Reid's office. It is likely that
there will be a new sequestration bill adopted. The current one is supposed to rain until 2020. But, there will
be a new bill to replace the current one; it will not deal with Social Security and Medicare, but will deal
with Medicaid, which will have some significant impacts on the County, as well as, serious implications on
transportation for Medicaid recipients. RCATS funding will probably be reduced significantly, as well.
Vice Chair Frye said that groundbreaking on the new Regional Council of Government building will be
held at their April meeting.
Vice Chair Frye said that he had spoken to Senator Tillman about Senate Bill 127, in which the Senate
is trying to regionalize more state services. This particular bill deals with transportation, which seems to be
the guiding issue; transportation funding for the department of NCDENR, which would be involved with
the landfill process; and funding for the seven regional partnerships. He said that our regional partnership
(Piedmont Triad Regional Council) doesn't get as much state funding as some of the others. But the issue is
that the bill proposes to change the region stricture and calls for Region 4 to consist of a group of counties
from Chatham to Mecklenburg, including Randolph. That means Randolph would be grouped with
Mecklenburg County in a fight for funding issues. Also included in the proposed new region would be the
Counties of Anson, Cabarrus, Chatham, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly, and
Union. He said that he doesn't have a problem with combining services, but our current regional council
gets along well and the current counties have much in common. He feels that putting Randolph with
Mecklenburg County, competing for transportation funding, would not be good. He said that many of the
regions are not happy about the proposed changes.
Public Hearing Set for Economic Development Proiect
Bonnie Renfro, Randolph County Economic Development Corporation President, asked the Board to
schedule a public hearing on April 8 at 6:30 pm to consider economic incentives for the expansion of Novamelt
Americas LLC, located in Trinity at 5608 Uwharrie Road. Novamelt is considering an expansion that would
result in the creation of 11 new jobs and retention of 14 existing jobs, the purchase of the building they currently
occupy or a similarly -situated building in Trinity, and new value/investment of $4,000,000. The expansion
would occur over 5 years. Novamelt first located in Trinity in 2005, and they produce a variety of adhesive
products used in packaging, labeling, and medical projects. The project is a significant capacity expansion to
meet growing market demand. Novamelt Americas would almost double their existing worldorce in this project.
Ms. Renfro requested consideration of the following economic incentives in partnership with the City of Trinity:
• $5,000 to be paid in equal installments over 3 years starting in the 2013-2014 budget year
• To be matched by $5,000 to be paid by the City of Trinity
• Performance based as various job creation and investment thresholds are met
On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to set a public hearing for
6:30 on April 8, 2013 regarding the consideration of economic incentives for NovameltAmericas LLC.
Public Hearing and Amendment of Zoning Maps to Reflect New Zoning Districts Formerly in
Asheboro's ETJ
At 8:15 p.m., the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider establishing County
zoning districts within those areas of the former City of Asheboro Extra -Territorial Zoning Jurisdiction
(ETJ) relinquished to the County by the Asheboro City Council. Hal Johnson, County Planning Director,
stated that on December 6, 2012, the Asheboro City Council voted to release approximately 12,000 acres of
lands formerly within the city's Extra -territorial Zoning Jurisdiction (ETJ) to Randolph County. This action
by Asheboro impacted an estimated population of 8,000 persons and 3,741 individual land parcels owned by
3,163 individuals. Effective January 1, 2013, these properties were no longer subject to the City of
Asheboro's land use ordinances. However, under state law, city land use ordinances remained in effect for
up to sixty days from the effective date in order to allow time for the County to apply Randolph County
zoning and land use ordinances to these properties.
So that citizens would be better informed about the impending jurisdictional change, individual letters
were mailed to the 3,163 property owners (and also persons who owned property adjoining these areas)
notifying them of Planning Board and County Commissioners public hearings, but also inviting them to
attend an informal Public Information Session on February 18, 2013. Approximately 50 persons attended
this session to review proposed zoning maps and to ask questions of county planning staff. Many other
citizens took advantage of calling the Planning Department or viewing proposed zoning maps on the
Randolph County website.
Although there are some differences between Randolph County and Asheboro zoning policies, it is the
County's intent to recommend replacing the Asheboro ETJ zoning districts with comparable Randolph
County zoning districts. The following chart indicates the type and amount of county zoning districts
reflected on the maps.
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Mr. Johnson said that citizens who attended the public meetings and contacted the Planning
Department have been generally supportive of the jurisdictional change from City of Asheboro to
Randolph County. However, there are many N.C. zoning and land use laws that will impact jurisdictional
transfers of regulation and how it impacts previously existing development. In areas where Asheboro
and Randolph County regulations may differ, the N.C. laws protecting a citizen's vested rights insure
that lawfi fly permitted and previously existing lots, strictures, and land uses will be permitted to
continue (but not expanded) as non -conforming uses until they are removed or appropriately zoned by
Randolph County.
The Randolph County Planning Board reviewed the proposed zoning maps at public meeting on
February 19, 2013, and recommended unanimously that the proposed maps and jurisdictional transfer be
approved. The following policies of the 2009 Randolph County Growth Management Plan support a
Determination of Consistency in approval of this jurisdictional transfer:
Policy 3.7: Sustainable economic growth, environmental protection, and quality of life shall be pursued
together as mutually supporting growth management goals.
Policy 8.1: Coordinated intergovernmental planning for land use, transportation, water and sewer,
tourism promotion, scenic preservation, and economic development shall be encouraged.
Policy 8.4: The County should approach land use and economic development decisions, not as isolated
individual issues, but as part of a larger interconnecting framework of building sustainable growth within
Randolph County.
Chairman Holmes announced that the floor was open for any comments on the proposed changes.
No one spoke and Chairman Holmes closed the public hearing.
On motion of Fiye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to amend Randolph
County Zoning Maps, which follow, to reflect new zoning districts formerly in Asheboro's ETJ, as
determined consistent frith the standards and policies contained irithin the Groirth Management Plan
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Approval of Budget Amendment for 2013 Refunding Limited Obligation Bonds
Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer, said that on March 13, the County will
finalize the refinancing of some of our existing debt, which should save the County a substantial amount
in interest costs over the remaining terms. The existing debt to be refinanced is a portion of installment
purchase obligations originally issued in 2000 for various school constriction projects, the community
college emergency training facility, and the new courthouse. The new debt proceeds will be invested in
U.S. guaranteed securities and held by U.S. Bank as trustee until the outstanding certificates will be
retired. The following amendment is necessary to record the issuance of the 2013 refunding debt and to
budget the estimated costs associated with the refunding.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget
Amendment 25, as folk»urs:
2012-2013 Bud et Ordinance -General Fund- Amendment #25
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Other Financin ,Sources Proceeds -om 2013 Debt
S26, 000, 000
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Othei-Financing Uses Payment to Escrotiv Agent
S25,600, 000
Debt ,Seivice
S400,000
Closed Session
At 8:23 p.m., on motion of Fiye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to go into
closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S.143-318.1I(a)(4) and N.C.G.S.143-318.1I(a)(5).
Regular Session Resumed
At 9:05 p.m., the Board returned to regular session.
Adjournment
At 9:05 p. m., on motion of Fiye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
I Harold Holmes, Chairman Darrell L. Frye
Phil Kemp
Stan Haywood
Arnold Lanier
Cheryl A. Ivey, Cleric to the Board