090814September 8, 2014
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.
Chairman Holmes welcomed Research Analyst Julie Hochszlein and Deputy Director Patrice
Roesler from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. He recognized Todd
Cutler of the Randolph County School Board, Randolph County School Superintendent Dr.
Stephen Gainey, the Archdale Trinity Chamber of Commerce President Beverly Nelson and the
candidates vying for the seat in which Chairman Holmes is vacating upon his retirement at the
end of his term: David Allen, Elworth Cheek and Kyle Dixon.
Public Comment Period
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-52.1, Chairman Holmes opened the floor for public comment.
County Attorney Ben Morgan read aloud the Public Comment Rules of Procedure.
Alan Ferguson, 4794 Troy Smith Rd., Liberty, NC, said that it has been 27 months since he first
spoke about the Greensboro — Liberty mega site project. He said a Greensboro newspaper lamented
that North Carolina had missed out on the Mercedes plant that was built in Alabama instead of on a site
near Mebane in the `90s. He said that Alabama invested $4 billion dollars to get the project. The
Mercedes plant is now preparing for another expansion. Mr. Ferguson said he was curious what
Tuscaloosa County (county where the Mercedes plant is located) was getting out of it. According to
the Tuscaloosa County tax website, the property that the Department of Commerce of Alabama says is
valued at $4 billion has a total tax assessed value of only $74,793,740. Mr. Ferguson estimated that to
be about 2% of the total value of the investment made. He said he felt that Randolph County should be
aiming for at least a goal of 2%, but he said he doesn't see it going that way. He said another
investment to consider is the BMW plant in Spartanburg County, SC, which has a total tax assessed
value of zero on their 756 acres. Mr. Ferguson said if we are going to keep talking about this county
and this state making a big investment in projects like this, we should also talk about the extent of the
investment and about what Randolph County and its citizens who will be bearing the burden will get
back out of it; not about what the state as a whole could earn.
Jon Nance, 3483 New Hope Church Rd, Asheboro, spoke to oppose the regional landfill. Mr.
Nance gave the following suggestions as alternatives to the landfill:
• Convert it to a park with trails and recreation.
• Create a botanical garden for residents to go for peace, tranquility, exercise and fresh air.
• Construct a massive four wheel drive or off road vehicle park. Mr. Nance said he felt like
Randolph County residents would love to have somewhere to go mudding and trailing.
• Could use it to host expos for Jeeps and other four wheel drive brands like they do at the
Uwharrie National Forest.
• Construct a drag strip. Mr. Nance had recently visited the Rockingham Dragway and
suggested everyone visit there. He said it was a place for people to hang out; engineers
can test their automotive skills. It would be educational, fun and could inspire a
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championship career in racing for some young Randolph County resident if they had that
opportunity to see it in their own county.
Mr. Nance said all those ideas would be an opportunity to promote tourism in Randolph County and
a place for residents to have some fun. He said it would inspire individual engineering because people
would be buying parts, which creates an industry and a culture around it that could be good for the
economy of the county. He stated that the people of Randolph County deserve better than a landfill
and should dream bigger.
Mr. Nance said that he knows the Commissioners put a lot of work into the landfill and that there
are contracts, but he thinks there are still alternatives. He concluded by saying that he feels the
political ties are changing in the county and said he was willing to bet that the only thing being dumped
in Randolph County are the careers of the local politicians who support the landfill.
Approval of Consent Agenda
On motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent
Agenda, as follows:
• approve minutes of 814114 regular meeting and four sets of closed session minutes of 814114;
• unseal three sets of closed session minutes - 719112 III, 3111113 II and 3110114 11;
• appoint Amanda Varner and Fred deFriess to the Randolph County EMS Peer Review
Committee;
• approve Budget Amendment #4 for the 2014 Bureau of Justice (JAG) Grant, as follows;
2014-2015 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #4
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $10,771
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Sheriff $10,771
• ratify unanimous approval in an individual poll of Board of Commissioners taken 816114
amending the Workplace Violence Policy, Section 17, Paragraph D; as follows:
County employees are prohibited from carrying a personal deadly weapon in
the course of conducting County business, with the exception of those Sheriff
Office employees who qualify with and carry their own personal weapon while
on duty and except for those employees who are granted special permission by
the County Manager to do so. Special permission shall only be granted to
employees who possess valid, current concealed handgun permits and only
upon compelling special circumstances.
• ratify unanimous approval in an individual poll of Board of Commissioners taken 816114
amending Section 3 of the Concealed to Carry Ordinance, as follows:
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING
THE CARRYING OF CONCEALED WEAPONS INTO
BUILDINGS OF THE COUNTY OF RAND OLPHAND
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AUTHORIZING PUBLIC NOTICE OF SAME BY THE POSTING OF SIGNS
WHEREAS, Chapter 398 of the 1995 Session Laws made changes to the laws
governing concealed weapons by establishing a system that will allow private
citizens to obtain permits to carry concealed handguns; and
WHEREAS, this change will significantly increase the number of individuals
who may legally carry concealed handguns; and
WHEREAS, the County of Randolph pursuant to N. C. G. S. 160A-174 has the
power to prohibit acts detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the citizenry of
said county; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to restrict the carrying of concealed handguns on
certain county property in order to protect the health and safety of county employees
and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, N. C.G. S. 14-415.23 authorizes counties to adopt ordinances to
permit the posting of a prohibition against carrying a concealed handgun, in
accordance with N. C. G. S. 14-415.11(c), in local government buildings; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this ordinance to prohibit under penalty of law the
carrying of concealed weapons in all county buildings and to direct the posting of
county property such that, pursuant to N. C. G. S. 14-415.11(c), the carrying of
concealed handguns on the posted premises will constitute a violation of N.C. G. S.
Chapter 14, Article 548.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of
the County of Randolph, State of North Carolina, that.-
Section
hat:
Section 1. Posting of Signs Required The County Manager is hereby authorized
and instructed to post conspicuous signage at appropriate locations on or within all
county buildings, indicating that carrying a concealed handgun is prohibited
therein.
Section 2. Location of Signs. Signs on county buildings shall be visibly posted at
each entrance by which the general public can legally access the building. The
County Manager shall exercise discretion in determining the number and
appropriate locations of signs to be placed on or within appurtenant premises.
Sections 3. It shall be unlawful for any person other than a sworn law
enforcement Officer or a County employee that has been duly authorized by the
County Manager to carry a concealed weapon including, but not limited to a
handgun, into any buildings owned or leased by the County of Randolph or any of
its agencies.
Section 4. The notice on the signs to be posted by the County Manager shall read
in substance:
WARNING
CONCEALED WEAPONS STRICTLYPROHIBITED!
IT IS A VIOLATION OF NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES 14-415.11(C)
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AND RANDOLPH COUNTY ORDINANCES TO CARRYA CONCEALED
WEAPON INTO ANY COUNTYBUILDING.
VIOLATION OF SAME IS A CLASS 2 AND CLASS 3
MISDEMEANOR RESPECHVELY
Section S. Severability; Conflict of Laws. If this ordinance or application thereof
to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other
provisions or applications of the ordinance which can be given separate effect and
to that end the provisions of this ordinance or declared to be severable. All
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed
Section 6. Effective Date. This amended ordinance shall become effective August
6, 2014.
• appoint Bob Suggs and Deborah Marcus to the Randolph County Aging Services Planning
Committee;
• appoint Hal Younts to the Climax Fire Protection District Commission;
• adoption of Proclamation Designating August 30 -September 6 as National Payroll Week,
as follows:
NATIONAL PAYROLL WEEK
August 30 -September 6, 2014
WHEREAS, the American Payroll Association and its more than 21, 000 members
have launched a nationwide public awareness campaign that pays tribute to the more
than 156 million people who work in the United States and the payroll professionals who
support the American system by paying wages, reporting worker earnings and
withholding federal employment taxes; and
WHEREAS, payroll professionals play a key role in maintaining the economic health
of a business, carrying out such diverse tasks as paying into the unemployment insurance
system, providing information for child support enforcement, and carrying out tax
withholding, reporting and depositing, and
WHEREAS, payroll departments collectively spend more than $15 billion annually
complying with myriad federal and state wage and tax laws; and
WHEREAS, payroll professionals play an increasingly important role ensuring the
economic security of Americanjamilies by helping to identify noncustodial parents and
making sure they comply with their child support mandates; and
WHEREAS, payroll professionals have become increasingly proactive in educating
both the business community and the public at large about the payroll tax withholding
systems; and
WHEREAS, payroll professionals meet regularly with federal and state tax officials
to discuss both improving compliance with government procedures and how compliance
can be achieved at less cost to both government and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the week in which Labor Day falls has been proclaimed National
Payroll Week, we hereby have given additional support to the efforts of the people who
work in Randolph County in the payroll profession.
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NOW THEREFORE, we the Randolph County Board of Commissioners hereby
proclaim the week of August 31 September 6, 2014, as National Payroll Week in
Randolph County.
This the 8th day of September, 2014.
• approve Economic Development Budget Amendment #5 for Ambella Home Collection, as
follows:
2014-2015 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #5
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Transfer from ED Reserve
$2,905
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Other Economic & Physical
Development
$2,905
Decrease
• approve Economic Development Budget Amendment #6 for PetPro Resources, as follows:
2014-2015 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #6
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental
$380,000
Transfer from ED Reserve
$19,000
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Other Economic & Physical
Development
$399,000
• appoint Amanda Varner and reappoint Will Massie and Suzanne Dale to Randolph
County Public Facilities Corporation.
Addition to New Business Agenda
County Manager Richard Wells asked that the following item be added to the New Business
Agenda: I. Approve Grant to 501 (c)( 3) Organization -Community Outreach of Archdale/Trinity,
Inc. (COAT, Inc) for Tax Bill Offset.
Chairman Holmes asked Mr. Wells to go ahead and present the request. Mr. Wells explained that
the organization has been around for a very long time and provides emergency food and shelter to
people in the Archdale/Trinity area. Mr. Wells said due to an incorrect mailing address, COAT, Inc.
did not get their tax listing form to complete and submit in order to continue to be exempt, therefore,
they were assessed for property taxes. They are exempt from property taxes because they are a 501 (c)
(3) organization. He said the NC General Statute states that once the property tax has been assessed, it
has to be paid. The organization went through the appeal process and the State Board of Appeals
recommended that the County award them a grant in the amount of the taxes that were assessed for
2013. COAT, Inc., upon receipt of the grant would immediately pay the property taxes with that grant.
He advised that the Tax Department has made all corrections necessary for the future.
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Mr. Wells requested the Board approve the one-time grant for $10,000 to Community Outreach of
Archdale/Trinity, Inc. to pay their outstanding property taxes for 2013. Mr. Wells said that
Commissioner Frye is aware of the issue. Commissioner Frye said they have been tax exempt since
2002.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to award a grant in the
amount of $10, 000 to Community Outreach of Archdale/Trinity, Inc. to pay the property taxes for
2013, as requested
Update on Maneuvers for "Robin Sage"
Lt Col. Stuart Farris, Commander of 1st Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group, US Army,
John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Camp McCall, said they are responsible for all
the training of the Special Forces units at Fort Bragg. He said that the mission of the Battalion is to
access, select and train all the future Army Special Forces. He said that soldiers would be participating
in the most critical training exercises called "Robin Sage" between September 12 and October 11 in
many counties including Randolph. He said the "Robin Sage" exercise is the last formal field exercise
before the troops go to language school.
Lt. Col. Farris said that "Robin Sage" is the US military's premier unconventional warfare exercise
and the final test of over a year's worth of training for aspiring Special Forces soldiers. The soldiers
must complete this exercise before graduating and moving to their first assignments in the Army's
Special Forces. Lt. Col. Farris stated that he did not come to talk about the unit, but instead came to
say thank you to the people of Randolph County who have been supporting "Robin Sage" for over
forty years. He wanted everyone to know how much they appreciate the support. He said that the
Special Forces units are usually the first sent and often the last to leave an area. The citizens of
Randolph County have directly supported every single Special Forces Green Beret that has been
deployed for the last forty years because they each have trained in Randolph County. He thanked the
citizens for the support extended to the soldiers participating in the exercise and for their understanding
of any inconveniences
the training may cause.
Commissioner Frye responded by saying, "you came to thank us when we should be the ones
thanking you; we all sleep better at night."
Lt. Col. Farris stated that it takes all of us and they can't do it without the support of all the citizens.
Commissioner Lanier thanked Lt. Col. Farris and the Special Forces, as well as, other branches of
the military for protecting us so that we can have the life we live every day and cherish it with family.
Chairman Holmes also thanked Lt. Col. Farris for his service and for using Randolph County as a
training field. Lt. Col. Farris then received a standing ovation as a token of gratitude for his service.
Approval of Bids for Four 2012 CDBG Scattered Site Housing (SSM Contracts
Brian Heilig Building Inspections Inspector and Grants Coordinator, said the SSH Site Selection
Committee and the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) received applications under the 2012
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CDBG SSH Grant and have selected four homes, obtained three bids for renovation on each and
provided evidence of those bids in the agenda packets. Although the initial bids were higher, Mr.
Heilig explained that the maximum amount that can be spent on each dwelling is $40,000. The lowest
bidding contractors were each contacted, bids were reviewed and the scope of work was amended to
stay within the limits.
Mr. Heilig requested the Board award the bids to renovate these four houses to the contractor who
submitted the lowest bid, as follows:
1- 605 W. Academy St, Randleman
2- 543 Woodlawn St, Asheboro
3- 113 Shamrock Rd, Asheboro
4- 335 Peachtree St, Asheboro
$38,500.00
Ideal Const. Co.
$38,400.00
Ideal Const. Co.
$38,492.00
Mabe Const. Co.
$38,690.00
Mabe Const. Co.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to award the following
contracts for renovation: Ideal Construction for the 605 W. Academy St., Randleman home at $38,
500; Ideal Construction for the 543 Woodlawn St, Asheboro home at $38,400; Mabe Construction for
the 113 Shamrock Rd, Asheboro home at $38,492; Mabe Construction for the 335 Peachtree St,
Asheboro home at $38,690; and to authorize the County Manager to sign the approved contracts
for these houses.
Approval of Bid for Purchase of Ambulances
Donovan Davis, Emergency Services Director, said that pursuant to the formal bidding
requirements of G.S. 143-129, a request for bids was issued for two Type III, Class 1, (4 x 2) DRW
KKK Certified 2014 (or newer) Ambulances for the Emergency Services Department. The public was
notified of this request for bids by a legal notice which ran in the Courier -Tribune on July 24, 2014,
through a posting on the County website and through emails sent directly to potential vendors.
Mr. Davis said that on August 20, 2014 at 1:00 P.M., sealed bids were received, opened and read.
Bids were received from the following vendors:
VENDOR
UNIT COST
TOTAL BID
STATUS
Taylor Made Ambulances,
(Arkansas)
$129,732
$259,464
7 Exceptions to the bid
Northwestern Emergency
Vehicles (NC)
$137,365
$274,730
Recommend Award
Southeastern Specialty Vehicles,
(NC)
$149,949
$299,898
Compliant
Mr. Davis stated that Taylor Made Ambulances had seven exceptions to the bid — most regarding
the electrical system. Northwestern Emergency Vehicles and Southeastern Specialty Vehicles met or
exceeded the required specifications outlined in RFB #14-0724. Mr. Davis said that they physically
inspected Taylor Made Ambulances purchased last year by other NC counties and determined that the
quality is not comparable to standards set by Randolph County EMS.
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Mr. Davis requested the Board award the bid to Northwestern Emergency Vehicles, Inc., as the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $274,730. Funds are allocated in the
Emergency Services current budget to purchase the two ambulances and associated equipment.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to award the bid for
purchase of two ambulances to Northwestern Emergency Vehicles, Inc. in the amount of
$274, 730, as requested.
Approval to Purchase EMS Supervisor Response Vehicle
Donovan Davis, Emergency Services Director, said that pursuant to informal purchasing
requirements set under North Carolina G. S. 149-131, EMS staff requested and received quotes
from three different specialty automotive dealers to purchase one 2015 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD
SUV to replace the EMS Supervisor response vehicle. The quotes include all required emergency
equipment: sirens, emergency LED lights, and associated switch boxes and strobe regulator. The
following dealers presented these quotes:
VENDOR
UNIT COST
Vehicle Year
Precision Rescue Vehicles, Fletcher, NC
$46,503
2015
Hart's Emergency Vehicles, Arden, NC
$48,658
2015
Modern Chevrolet, Winston-Salem, NC
$49,887
2015
Mr. Davis requested the Board approve the purchase of one Chevrolet Suburban 4" SUV,
including the required emergency equipment, to Precision Rescue Vehicles, in the amount of $46,503.
Mr. Davis stated the funds are allocated in the Emergency Services Department's FY2014-15 budget.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the purchase
of one EMS Supervisor Response Vehicle from Precision Rescue Vehicles in the amount of
$46,503, as requested
Request to Purchase Three New Fire Inspector Trucks
Donovan Davis, Emergency Services Director, stated pursuant to informal purchasing requirements
set under North Carolina G. S. 149-131, the Emergency Services staff requested and received quotes
from three different automotive dealers to purchase three replacement vehicles for the Fire Inspectors.
He said the current vehicles are 2005 Dodge trucks. Quotes were requested and received from different
model dealerships for a '/z -ton, four door, 4x4, V8 pickup truck with similar options. The following
dealers responded to the request for quotes:
VENDOR
UNIT COST
Vehicle Year
Ilderton Dodge, High Point, NC
$23,958
$71,874
Modern Chevrolet, Winston-Salem, NC
$26,814.20
$80,442.60
Freeman Ford, Liberty, NC
$27,495.68
$82,487.04
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Mr. Davis said that Ilderton Dodge of High Point provided the lowest bid; however, after inspecting
the vehicle and its interior, it is not suitable for installation of the necessary emergency equipment in
the cab of the vehicle (i.e. radios, laptop, printer, siren, etc.). Mr. Davis recommended the 2015 Chevy
Silverado as the most economical vehicle with the best fuel efficiency rating and requested the Board
approve the purchase of three 2015 Chevy Silverado pickup trucks, (1/2- ton, four door, 4x4, V8) from
Modern Chevrolet in the amount of $80,442.60. The funds are allocated in the Emergency Services
department's FY2014-15 budget.
Commissioner Kemp questioned if other Randolph County dealers submitted bids. Mr. Davis said
that they did, but were not the lowest bidder.
Mr. Davis said they opted for a longer, more ruggedized vehicle for hauling equipment.
Erik Beard, Chief Fire Inspector, gave an overview of the problems they were having with the
existing Dodge vehicles in the fleet. He said the Chevrolet has the best fuel mileage rating at this time,
and this was the reason he chose the Chevrolet.
Commissioner Kemp said that the 2005 Dodge vehicle problems can't be measured against the
current year model. He asked for research on the current models and stated that the current Dodge
warranty is a five-year / 100,000 -mile powertrain limited warranty and would cover any issues with the
powertrain. He was not sure of the other brand warranties and asked that the item be reconsidered at
the October meeting after additional research is completed on the current models of each brand. Mr.
Beard said he believes the Chevrolet has a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. Commissioner Kemp stated
that was a significant difference.
Following the discussion, the Board tabled this request until the October meeting.
Approval to Purchase One Cardiac Monitor/Defbrillator
Donovan Davis, Emergency Services Director, said that one of the items required for the new
Uwharrie (southwest) EMS ambulance is a new (additional) cardiac monitor/defibrillator. To maintain
consistency, Physio Control, Inc. was asked to provide a quote for one LifePak 15
Monitor/Defibrillator. This is the same monitor/defibrillator used on all of the ambulance units. He
requested the Board authorize the purchase of one LifePak 15 cardiac monitor/defibrillator from Physio
Control, Inc. in the amount of $38,929.80.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the purchase
of one cardiac monitor/defibrillator from Physio Control, Inc. in the amount of $38,929.80, as
requested
Approval of a New DSS Position
Beth Duncan, DSS Director, said the Administrative Support Unit Supervisor (ASUS) position was
originally classified as an Office Work Unit Supervisor V, County Grade 12, with the defined role as a
Processing Assistant V, more commonly known as a clerk. The forms of work as described in this
classification are outdated. This position supervises a staff of up to 10 employees and is directly
responsible for the agency's safety program, security program, and shelter management program. This
position also serves as the agency's State Security Officer for state computer systems access and
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Security Officer for a federal IRS program called Financial Resource Report/Beneficiary Earnings
Exchange Report. As written in the Randolph County job description for this position: "the purpose of
this position is to direct support functions and related programs that provides management assistance
across all operational programs in the Randolph County Department of Social Services. Work involves
the supervision of a range of functions and activities that have a direct involvement in operational
matters. The ASUS evaluates the quality of services and ensures compliance with standards by
researching, interpreting, and analyzing a variety of policies, procedures, and regulations. " This
directly stated purpose more closely aligns with the OSP classification of Executive Assistant I, which
states that the Executive Assistant I "responsibility involves research, problem -solving, planning and
implementation role requiring a substantive knowledge of diverse programs and requiring decision-
making that may impact overall operations... Employees usually supervise a support group... Work
involves researching, interpreting, and analyzing a variety of policies, procedures, and regulations in
order to select the most appropriate course of action within specific procedural and operational
guidelines."
Ms. Duncan said that this classification change request has been evaluated and it aligns more with
the duties the position is currently handling. She said the change is supported by Human Resources.
She requested the County Commissioners approve the addition to the classification/pay plan of
Executive Assistant I at County Grade 14 to be effective October 1, 2014, and said funds exist within
the current budget. The position is currently vacant. When a person is hired for the new title/position,
the pay rate will be near that of the person that vacated the current position.
On motion of Lanier, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the addition of
an Executive Assistant I to the County's classification/pay plan at County Grade 14 with an effective
date of October 1, 2014.
Request for New Position in Public Health
MMi Cooper, Public Health Director, said that based on the 4,000 patient workload issues and the
geographic disparity of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) services, (Asheboro, Archdale,
Liberty locations), she must assign some supervisory responsibilities to a current Nutritionist H
employee who will assist the Nutrition Program Supervisor with program oversight. There are around
twenty people who work with the WIC program, but only two supervisors. Specifically, these
increased responsibilities focus on management of the breastfeeding program and oversight of four
paraprofessional staff allowing for faster service for patients. Ms. Cooper requested that a title of
"Lead Nutritionist" be added to the Classification Plan at a grade 16, with an effective date of October
1, 2014 and said that it requires no additional funding.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the addition of a
Lead Nutritionist to the County's classification/pay plan at County Grade 16 with an effective date of
October 1, 2014.
Regional Update
Vice Chair Frye stated that on August 20, 2014, the full PTRC Board of Delegates voted
unanimously to adopt a revised set of bylaws restructuring the Piedmont Triad Regional Development
Corporation. The Corporation is a tax exempt non-profit entity established by PTRC to encourage and
oversee economic development activities across our twelve -county region by functioning as a regional
Economic Development District (EDD). He said it would help start new businesses or aid existing
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businesses with possible grants or SBA loans. The EDD would be paid a fee by the SBA to
administer those loans. It would have a specified board of directors with no more than two elected
officials from any one county that makes up the PTRDC. To receive EDD designation from the
Federal Economic Development Administration, the PTRC needs a majority of the counties to provide
a Letter of Support signed by the County Manager or a Resolution of Support adopted by the Board of
Commissioners.
Bonnie Renfro, Randolph County EDC President, stated that it is true that the rural economic
developers have been meeting and talking over the last year about how they can pool resources and
work together, without staff, using each individual office's efforts to market a region to attract new
business. She said that this is a part of that effort of developing a Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy (CEDS) for the twelve -county Piedmont Triad Region planning area.
Ms. Renfro feels that a regional marketing area will make it easier to apply for grants that are more
regional, such as ones for water and sewer or highway infrastructure.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously, to adopt a Resolution
Supporting Economic Development District Designation and the Designation of the 12 -County Piedmont
Triad Region as an Economic Development District, as follows:
RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING DESIGNATION OF THE 12-COUNTYPIEDMONT TRIAD REGION
ASANECONOMICDEVELOPMENTDISTRICT
WHEREAS, Randolph County is located in the Piedmont Triad Region ofNorth Carolina; and
WHEREAS, In February 2014, the Piedmont Triad Regional Council Board of Delegates
unanimously adopted TRIAD TOMORROW, a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
for the twelve -county Piedmont Triad Region planning area comprised of Alamance, Caswell, Davidson,
Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin Counties and their
municipalities; and
WHEREAS, The Piedmont Triad Regional Development Corporation (PTRDC) has been
established as a nonprofit corporation under Chapter SSA of the General Statutes of North
Carolina; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of the PTRDC is to undertake activities that further economic
development and social welfare in the Piedmont Triad Region planning area and to promote
economic development and job creation by carrying out community and economic development
initiatives as outlined in the adopted CEDS; and
WHEREAS, A majority of the twelve Counties within the Piedmont Triad Regional meet all
applicable measures of economic distress for unemployment and per capita income as provided in
13CFR 301.3 for the 24 -month period ending December 2013; and
WHEREAS, the PTRDC is seeking Economic Development District (EDD) designation for the
Piedmont Triad Region planning area through the United States Economic Development Administration;
and
WHEREAS, the designation of the Piedmont Triad Region planning area as an EDD will
further the community and economic development interests of the twelve -county region and greatly
enhance implementation of our regional CEDS, by coordinating efforts to create jobs, build an
entrepreneurial economy and attract reinvestment in communities throughout our region large,
small, urban and rural.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, as
duly elected and authorized representatives of the people of Randolph County, do hereby support the
designation of the twelve -county Piedmont Triad Region planning area, comprised of Alamance,
Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Cruilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry and
Yadkin Counties and their municipalities, as an Economic Development District through the U.S
Economic Development Administration.
This the 8"' day of September, 2014
Rezoning Public Hearing
At 7:00 p.m., the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests.
Hal Johnson, Planning Director, presented the following request, and Chairman Holmes opened the
public hearing for comments on the request and closed it before taking action.
RODNEY DALE WOOD, Franklinville, North Carolina, is requesting that 2.98 acres located at
3404 Carl Allred Road, Franklinville Township, be rezoned from RA to RBO-CD. Secondary Growth
Area. Tax ID# 7784905220. The proposed Conditional District would specifically allow retail sales in
an existing structure as per site plan. The Planning Board reviewed this request at public meeting on
August 5, 2014, and unanimously recommended that this request be approved. The Planning Board
found the following policies within the 2009 Growth Management Plan that support determination of
consistency with the adopted plan with this recommendation:
Policy 4.1 Provide for sites in Randolph County jurisdiction where rural commercial activity can
locate with the goal of increasing economic activity, job creation, and the provision of services to the
rural community.
Commissioner Resolution Adopting the 2009 Randolph County Growth Management Plan, #3. Ensure
the opportunity for landowners to achieve the highest and best uses of their land that are consistent
with growth management policies in order to protect the economic viability of the County's citizens
and tax base.
Mr. Johnson stated that there are a lot of people living on Carl Allred Road that also operate small
businesses on the same property. What makes this request different and requires the request for the
rezoning is that Mr. Wood does not live on the property. It would have to be rezoned to operate a small
retail business. He purchased a mobile school classroom unit and set it up on the rear of the property
for retail clothing sales. He was also using it as a residence. He didn't realize there were some
building code issues involved in that action. The building inspector advised that there would have to be
some changes in order for someone to live there. Before a building inspection can be approved the
zoning has to be approved to allow the retail business. The modular will have to meet building code
and the inspectors are working with Mr. Wood so that the modular unit will meet building code
pending this zoning approval.
Hearing no comments, Chairman Holmes closed the public hearing.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of
Rodney Dale Wood, as determined consistent with the standards and policies contained within the
Growth Management Plan and outlined in the recommendations provided by the County Planning
Board.
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Closed Session
At 7: 07 p. m., on motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to go into closed
session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of business in the area, pursuant to
[N. C. G. S.143 -318.11(a) (4)J.
Regular Session Resumed
At 7:52 p.m., regular session resumed.
Adjournment
At 7:53 p.m., on motion of Kemp, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
I Harold Holmes, Chairman Darrell L. Frye
Phil Kemp
Stan Haywood
Arnold Lanier
Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board