031207On motion of Kemp, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to approve the contract with
Cherry Bekaert & Holland for the audit of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 and authorized the
Chairman to sign the contract
Set Special Meeting Date for County Planning Retreat
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to set the special meeting date
for the County Planning Retreat for Saturday, March 17, at 8: 00 a.m., at the Hampton Inn in Asheboro.
Announcements
Alan Pugh, County Attorney, reported that the Superior Court Judge has ruled that he would allow
Mr. Pugh's motion to dismiss on Moore vs. Randolph County, et al. The Plaintiff s petition was for the
Court to review the Board of Commissioners' recent amendment to the Growth Management Plan.
Richard Wells, Interim County Manager, and Commissioner Lanier, gave an update on the timber
project at the solid waste facility. They said that the first 100 acres have been selected for timbering and
the trees will be marked this week. Mr. Lanier also said that some of the currently open land will be set in
pines soon.
Mr. Wells said that the new Central Permitting Office will open for business at its new Academy
Street location on Monday, April 30. The Planning & Zoning, Building Inspections, Environmental
Health and Addressing offices will be closed on April 26 and 27 in order to move.
Closed Session—Personnel [NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(6)1
At 7:13 p.m., on motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to go into closed
session to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, condition of appointment of a public
officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee, pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-318.11(a) (6).
At 8:24 p.m., the Board returned to open session.
Action Resulting From Closed Session; Appointment of County Manager
On motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board unanimously appointed Richard Wells as County
Manager, removing his Interim status, and set his salary at $120, 000 per year, plus travel expenses.
Adiournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
J. Harold Holmes, Chairman Darrell L. Frye
Phil Kemp
Arnold Lanier
Stan Haywood
Cheryl A. Ivey, Clerk to the Board
Approval of Resolution Supporting Local Option Sales Tax (Y20) for Education
On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Resolution
Supporting a Local Option Sales Tax C12 0) for Education, as follows:
WHEREAS, North Carolina is the only state in the nation that requires its counties to pay a fixed percentage of
the state's Medicaid services costs; and
WHEREAS, the counties' share ofMedicaid services costs is expected to eclipse $517 million during the 2007-
08 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, counties are not allowed to set Medicaid policy, eligibility criteria, service options or provider
rates; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that in the 2007-08 fiscal year Randolph County will spend $7,453,637 or
approximately seven percent of its expenditures for services to Medicaid eligible citizens; and
WHEREAS, in Randolph County over 15 percent of property tax levy in Randolph County goes to support
Medicaid and 14.22 percent of the population is Medicaid eligible; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Instruction's School Planning section 2006 Long Range Facility Plans
recently identified $9.7 billion of school facility needs over the next five years; and
WHEREAS, the county Medicaid mandate is compromising Randolph County's ability to meet the demands for
new classroom space and fund other critical infrastructure needs; and
WHEREAS, a one-half cent local -option sales and use tax could generate $4, 000, 000 for Randolph County to
help meet the demands for new classroom space and classroom improvements and fund other critical infrastructure
needs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners urges the North
Carolina General Assembly to authorize Randolph County to enact a local -option, one-half cent sales and use tax
to be used for public school capital outlay purposes.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the members of the General
Assembly representing Randolph County.
Approval of Resolution Supporting Medicaid Relief for Counties
On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Resolution
Supporting Medicaid Relief for Counties, as follows:
WHEREAS, Randolph County is projected to pay $7,453,637 (capped 06-07) or 7 percent of its expenditures
for services to Medicaid eligible citizens; and
WHEREAS, the counties share of Medicaid reimbursements has increased 96 percent since 2000 and is
projected to total more than $517 million during the 2007-08 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina is the only state in the nation that requires counties to pay a fixed share of all
Medicaid services costs; and
WHEREAS, Randolph County's per capita costfor Medicaid is approximately $51.00; and
WHEREAS, in Randolph County, Medicaid costs have increased 10.3 percent per year over the past 10 years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners urges the North
Carolina General Assembly to provide immediate Medicaid relief to Randolph County.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the members of the General
Assembly representing Randolph County.
Approval of 2007 Audit Contract
Will Massie, County Finance Officer, said that federal and state laws require a local government's
annual audit to encompass testing of both financial statements and legal compliance, thus making it a
specialized service. The County has historically maintained a lasting relationship with its independent
audit firm, resulting in better service and a more efficient audit. Two years ago, the County obtained bids
for audit services and chose Cherry Bekaert & Holland. Although we requested a three-year proposal,
audit contracts are only awarded one year at a time. The audit fee for the 2007 fiscal year is $51,700, as
stated in the proposal. This is an increase of 4.2% over last year's fee of $49,600. He recommended the
Commissioners approve the contract with Cherry Bekaert & Holland for the audit of the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2007 and authorized the Chairman to sign the contract.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of
Garrett Smith, as consistent with the County's adopted comprehensive plans and as outlined in the
recommendations provided by the County Planning Board.
2. RUSSELL HACKETT, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 19.18 acres out of 86 acres
located on Old Country Farm Road, Back Creek Township, be rezoned from RA to CVOE-CD. Lake
Reece Watershed. Secondary Growth Area. Tax 1D# 7733733411. The proposed Conditional Zoning
District would specifically allow the development of an 18 -lot residential subdivision for site -built homes
only with a minimum house size of 1,100 sq. ft. The Planning Board reviewed this request at public
meeting on February 6, 2007, and unanimously recommended that this request be approved as consistent
with standards and policies contained within the Growth Management Plan.
Examples of Growth Management Policies that the Planning Board found supporting this
recommendation are:
Policy 6.13 Conventional Residential subdivisions are anticipated of similar housing characteristics to the
community.
Policy 6.14 Residential subdivisions should, in order to promote efficiencies in the delivery of urban
services, be encouraged to develop in a fashion which minimizes "leap frog" development (i.e. leaving
large vacant areas between developments.
No one spoke.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of
Russell Hackett, as consistent with the County's adopted comprehensive plans and as outlined in the
recommendations provided by the County Planning Board.
Regular Session Reconvened
At 6:50 p.m., the Board reconvened to regular session.
Approval of Resolution Supporting Statewide Referendum on Bond Issue for School Facility Needs
On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve a Resolution
Supporting a Statewide Referendum on a Bond Issue for School Facility Needs, as follows:
WHEREAS, North Carolina has the fourth fastest-growing elementary school population in the nation; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Instruction's School Planning section 2006 Long Range Facility Plans
recently identified $9.7 billion of school facility needs over the next five years, and $161,182,495 in needs in
Randolph County; and
WHEREAS, the state's mandate that counties pay 15 percent ofNorth Carolina's Medicaid share mandate is
projected to cost Randolph County roughly $7,453,63 7 during the 2007-08 fiscal year, compromising the county's
ability to meet the demands for new classroom space and fund other critical infrastructure needs; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Education Lottery is projected to provide just $140 million statewide for
county school capital needs, and just $1, 399, 497 for Randolph County; and
WHEREAS, a priority goal of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners is to support
legislation to provide state assistance to meet school construction needs caused by increased enrollment and
mandated reduction in class size, through a statewide referendum on a bond issue and/or through authority for
counties to raise additional revenues to meet school facility needs; and
WHEREAS, the N. C. Department of Public Instruction found the statewide average to construct a new school
in 2006 to cost more than $146 per square foot up from a $96.23 average in 2003;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners urges the North
Carolina General Assembly to hold a statewide referendum on a bond issue for school facility needs.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the members of the General
Assembly representing Randolph County.
20066-2007BUDGET ORDINANCE—GENERAL
FUND AMENDMENT
#.35
Revenue
Increase
Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental
$152,000
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Sheriff & Jail
$152,000
Approval of Bid Award for Modems for Sheriffs Office
Col. Allen McNeill said that the Sheriff's Office has obtained a quote from the state contract vendor,
Motorola Inc., for 19 Motorola VRM850 modems, as well as a mobile antenna and cable for each modem
for patrol cars. The quote is $2,468.93 for each unit, or $46,909.67 for the 19 systems. He said that there
are sufficient funds in the Sheriff s budget for this purchase and asked the Board to approve and award the
bid.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve and award the
bid for 19 modems with antenna and cable to Motorola, Inc. at a total cost of $46,909.67.
Request for Jail Tour
Commissioner Frye asked Col. McNeill to arrange a tour of the jail for the Board soon.
Recess
At 6:00 p.m., the Board recessed until 6:30 p.m.
Rezoning Public Hearing
At 6:37 p.m., the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests.
Hal Johnson, Planning and Zoning Director, presented the following requests, and Chairman Holmes
opened the public hearing for comments on each request and closed it before taking action on the
requests.
1. GARRETT SMITH, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting 59.64 acres located at Old Cedar Falls
Road, Asheboro Township, be rezoned from RA to LI -CD. Secondary Growth Area. Tax ID#
7771190499. The proposed Conditional Zoning District would specifically allow metal fabrication in a
proposed 100' x 160' building with future expansion as per site plan. The Planning Board reviewed this
request at public meeting on February 6, 2007, and unanimously recommended that this request be
approved as consistent with standards and policies contained within the Growth Management Plan.
Examples of Growth Management Policies that the Planning Board found supporting this
recommendation are:
Policy 3.1 Industrial development should not be located in areas that would diminish the desirability of
existing and planned residential use, nor should major subdivisions be allowed to encroach upon existing
or planned industrial sites without appropriate buffers.
Policy 3.5 Warehousing, storage and distribution facilities should have direct access to appropriate
thoroughfares and should be visually buffered according to their location.
Garrett Smith, applicant, said that he is running out of space and wants to move his inventory to the
new site to keep it out of the way of the public. Currently, there are 30 total employees at all locations. He
will keep the Luck Road site for retail business only.
Request from RCC Regarding Early College High School Capital Needs
Dr. Bob Shackleford, RCC President, said that the first year of the Randolph Early College High
School (RECHS) was very successful. One hundred students were enrolled the first year; however,
additional building space is needed. He requested $6,390,922 in funding for the construction (and
equipment) of a 36,575 sq. ft. building.
Cathy Waddell, Principal of RECHS, spoke in support of the program, saying that of the 100 students
enrolled, 97 are still enrolled. Currently, they have 310 new applications for the upcoming school year.
She said that they hope to be in the new building by fall of 2008.
The Board stated that they would consider this request during their upcoming budget deliberations.
Approval of Criminal Justice Partnership Program Application, Contractual Agreement with
Montgomery County
Pam Smith, Day Reporting Center Director, asked the Board to approve the grant application for FY
07-08 and to approve the contract between Randolph and Montgomery programs.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the application,
as presented, for the Randolph County Criminal Justice Partnership Program for FY 2007-08, and to
approve the contractual agreement with Montgomery County for another year.
Approval of Purchase of Fingerprint Station & Motorcycles with Law Enforcement Restricted
Funds
Col. Allen McNeill, Randolph County Sheriff's Department, said that the N.C. State Bureau of
Investigation has contracted with Printrax, a Motorola Company, to replace its latent fingerprint system.
Consequently, the latent fingerprint machine owned by the Sheriff's Office will have to be replaced.
However, once the state's new system is brought on line around the first of August 2007, our current
system will no longer work. Because the state is forcing us to change our equipment because of their
upgrade, they have offered to pay us $32,436 for a very basic latent station. However, the basic equipment
offered by the state would actually be a downgrade compared to our current system. Motorola has offered
their full latent station at a discounted cost of $68,000.00. The County would be allowed to apply the state
grant amount of $32,436 to that, which would bring our final cost to $35,564. An additional $9,000 is
needed for the purchase of additional printers, which are not supplied. He asked the Commissioners to
allow the Sheriffs Office to use $44,564 in law enforcement restricted monies to purchase the Motorola
Latent Station, and to approve the contract with the State of North Carolina accepting the grant amount of
$32,436. He also asked the Board to approve the purchase from Motorola based on the fact that the State
of North Carolina has completed the bidding process and awarded this contract to Printrax, Motorola.
Col. McNeill also asked the Commissioners to approve the use of $75,000 in law enforcement
restricted monies for the Sheriffs Office to begin a motorcycle unit. Four Harley Davidson police
motorcycles would be purchased at a cost of about $54,800. An additional $20,200 would be used to
outfit the motorcycles with lights and other police equipment and to provide riding equipment for the
operators. Initially, the unit would work special events.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve a contract with the
state accepting a grant amount of $32,436, to approve the purchase of a Motorola Latent Fingerprint
station via state contract using $44,564 in law enforcement restricted funds, to approve the use of
$75, 000 in law enforcement restricted funds for the purchase of 4 Harley Davidson police motorcycles
and equipment at a cost of no more than $74, 400, and to approve Budget Amendment #35 to effect these
expenditures, as follows:
advocates for reform in long-term care policies. She thanked the Board for appointing outstanding
volunteers to the Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Advisory Committees.
Approval of Asheboro City Schools' Zoo School and Budget Amendment
Harold Blair, Finance Officer for Asheboro City Schools, introduced Dr. Denise Jennings, Assistant
Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, who presented a PowerPoint program on the proposed
Asheboro High School Zoo School. She said that the Zoo School is an opportunity for students to
experience high school differently. The NC Zoo will be the setting for the program and will serve as a
laboratory for learning. It will offer a smaller learning community of 80-100 students working on a
rigorous curriculum through a science focus. The school will still be a part of Asheboro High School but
will add flexibility for those students with science interests outside of the standard high school setting.
Students will attend one class on the Asheboro High School campus, then finish their school day in core
courses at the Zoo School. English, math, science and social studies will be taught at the Zoo School with
a science focus, meaning examples and applications will be science related. Tenth, eleventh and twelfth
grade students may participate. One hundred twenty-two applications were received and 100 students
have been selected for the first year. A modular unit containing classrooms, labs, and offices will be
erected in the parking lot of the North American entrance of the Zoo.
Dr. David Jones, NC Zoo Director, spoke in support of the Zoo School.
Heather Soja, lead teacher at the Zoo School, answered questions from the Board.
Harold Blair said that the Asheboro City Schools are proposing to use $217,500 of Public School
Building Capital Fund (ADM) funds to establish the Zoo School campus. The application requires
approval from both the School Board and the County Commissioners. The School Board requested that
the County commit to the required 25% match of $72,500.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to support the establishment
of the Zoo School campus, to approve Budget Amendment #34, as follows, which transfers $72,500 from
the General Fund to the Asheboro City Schools Capital Project, and Budget Amendment #5, as follows,
which recognizes the matching contribution, and authorized the Chairman to sign the application.
2006-2007BUDGET ORDINANCE'—GENERAL
FUND AMENDMENT
# 4
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance
$72,500
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Transfer to City School Capital Project
$72,500
Decrease
2006-2007ASIIEBOR0 CITY SCHOOLS CAPITAL
AMENDMENT
PROJECT
#5
ORDINANCE—'
.Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Transfer from General Fund
$72,500
Restricted Intergovernmental
$217,500
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Project Costs -Zoo School
$290,000
20066-2007BUDGET ORDINANCE—GENERAL
FUND AMENDMENT
#3Y'
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental Revenues
$5,159
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Public Health
$5,159
• approve Budget Amendment #32 for ROAP Grant (RCATS), as follows:
2006-2007BUDGET ORDINANCE'—GENERAL
FUND AMENDMENT
#32
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental Revenues
$30,169
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Other Human Service Appropriations
$30,169
• approve Budget Amendment #33 for Timken Economic Development Incentive, as follows:
2006-2007 BUDGET ORDINANCE'—GENERAL, FUND
AMENDMENT
#3
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Transfer from Economic Development Reserve
$50,000
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Other Economic & Physical Development
$50,000
Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board Annual Report
David Smith, Workforce Development Board member, reviewed the 7/l/2005-6/30/2006 Annual
Report of the Regional Partnership Local Area. He said that 125 people were served in the JobLink
program and 42 participated in the Building Futures Youth program, with 17 people earning diplomas and
six entering employment.
Update on Area Auncy on Aging
Blair Barton -Percival, Piedmont Triad Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging, said that the
Agency is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and coordinating aging services for seven
counties (including Randolph) in the Piedmont Triad and their 171,268 residents age 60 and older. About
$6.6 million in federal, state and local funding, including Home and Community Care Block Grants, Title
IIID, Title IIIE, Senior Center and Legal Services, are available to the aging. Services include in-home
aides, transportation, nutrition, senior centers, information and assistance, group respite and adult day
care.
Sabrena Lea, PTCOG Long -Term Care Ombudsman, said that she represented the institutional side of
long-term care. About 1% of the Older Americans Act funding is dedicated to advocacy to insure that
older and disabled adults have full knowledge of services available to them and to insure that their rights
are respected. Randolph County has 6 nursing homes, 11 adult care homes and 8 family care homes. She
said that the Agency investigates concerns/complaints, mediates disputes, monitors plans of correction,
advocates for residents, provides education/training/consultation, provides information and referral, and
March 12, 2007
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 4:00 p.m. in the
Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC.
Commissioners Holmes, Frye, Haywood, Kemp and Lanier were present. Kim Newsom, County
Personnel Director, 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. No one
spoke.
Approval of Consent Agenda
On motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent
Agenda, as follows:
• approve 2/5/07 regular meeting minutes & unseal 7/10/06, 2/6/06, 4/3/06, 7/10/06-I, 711"6-11,,
9/5/06-I, 9/5/06 -II, 9/5/06 -III, 10/2/06, 11/6/06-I, 11/6/06 -II closed session minutes;
• reappoint Dick Peterson & Michael Ayers to the Board of Equalization & Review;
• appoint Bettie Knight to the Adult Care Home Advisory Committee (]-year initial term);
• approve 2008 Holiday Schedule for County, Solid Waste Facility & Library, as follows:
Holiday
County
Solid Wash Facility
Library
New Year's Day
1/1 (Tues.)
1/1 (Tues.) closed
1/1 (Tues.)
M.L.King Jr. 's B -day
1/21 (Mon.)
1/21 (Mon.) open
1/21 (Mon.)
Easter
3/21 (Fri.)
3/21 (Fri.) open
3/22 (Sat.) closed
3/21 & 3/22
(Fri. & Sat.)
Memorial Day
5/26 (Mon.)
5/26 (Mon.) closed
5/26 (Mon.)
Independence Day
7/4 (Fri.)
7/4 (Fri.) closed
7/4 (Fri.)
Labor Day
9/1 (Mon.)
9/1 (Mon.) closed
8130,911 (Sat. & Mon.)
Fall Festival (Asheboro Library only)
10/4 (Sat.)
Veterans' Day 11/11 (Tues.) 11/11 (Tues.) open
11/11 (Tues.)
Bush Hill Festival (Archdale Library Only)
11/15 (Sat.)
Seagrove Pottery Festival (Seagrove Library Only)
11/22 (Sat.)
Thanksgiving
11/27 & 11/ 28
(Thur. & Fri.)
11/27 (Thur.) closed,
11/28 (Fri.) open,
11/29 (Sat.) open
11/27, 11/28, 11/29
(Thur., Fri., Sat.)
Christmas
12/24, 12/25 &
12/26 (Wed.,
Thurs., Fri.)
12/24 (Wed.) close at noon,
12/25 (Thurs.) closed,
12/26 (Fri.) open
12/24, 12/25, 12/26
(Wed., Thurs. Fri.)
• adopt DOT Resolution adding Hollings Road to State Roads System, as follows:
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has investigated Hollings Road in the Woodmere Park
Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the subject street has been found to meet minimum requirements for addition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners that
Hollings Road in the Woodmere Park Subdivision be added to the Division of Highways' Secondary Road
System.
• approve Budget Amendment #31 for Public Health (Environmental Health Food & Lodging), as
follows: