080717August 7, 2017
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 Allen, Frye, Haywood, Kidd and McDowell were present. Also present were
County Manager Hal Johnson; Finance Officer Will Massie; County Attorney Ben Morgan;
Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board; and Dana Crisco, Deputy Clerk to the Board. Dr. Bob
Shackleford, RCC President, gave the invocation and everyone recited the pledge of allegiance.
Chairman Allen announced that Item H. Adopt Proclamation Honoring Post 45 American
Legion State Champions had been amended to Adopt Proclamations Honoring Post 45 American
Legion Baseball Team.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Frye, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
amended Consent Agenda, as follows:
• approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of 7/10/17,-
•
/10/17;• approve Bud-aet Amendment #5 for Encumbrance Carrvforwards, as follows:
2017-2018 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #5
Revenues
Increase
Appropriated Fund Balance
$2,864,998
Restricted Intergovernmental
255,354
Miscellaneous
200,000
Trans er rom Economic Development Reserve
277,250
Appropriations
Increase
Administration
$112,154
Information Technology
$40,000
Tax
$117,000
Elections
$49,500
Register of Deeds
$74,900
Public Buildings
$793,218
Sheriff
$252,949
Emergency Services
$503,767
Building Inspections
$78,743
Cooperative Extension
$1,215
Other Economic Development Appropriations
$722,250
Public Works
$30,000
Public Health
$324,676
Social Services
$490,940
Child Support Enforcement
$2,190
Public Library
$4,100
Solid Waste Management Fund—Budget Amendment 45
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Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance
$17,041
$51,812
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Solid Waste Management
$17,041
$51,812
• reappoint Darrell Frye to the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority;
• approve Resolution Adding .09 Mile of Woodcrest Rd to the NCDOT Secondary
Road System, as follows:
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has investigated 0.09
mile of Woodcrest Road; 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 0.09 mile Woodcrest Road be added to the
Division of Highways' Secondary Road System.
• approve County's Authorized Banking Institutions: BB&T, Bank of the Ozarks, Capital
Bank (acquired CommunityOne Bank), First Bank (acquired Carolina Bank), Pinnacle
Bank (acquired Bank of North Carolina), PNC Bank, Suntrust, Wells Fargo; Imprest
Account Health Insurance Transactions Only Citibank; Brokers Commercial Paper,
Government Securities None;
• approve close-out Budget Amendment #47 for FY 16-17 Transfer to Emergency
Telephone Svstem Fund. as follows:
2016-2017 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #47
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance
$51,812
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Transfer to Emergency Telephone
System Fund
$51,812
2016-2017 Budget Ordinance
Emergency Telephone System Fund—Budget Amendment #47
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Transfer from General Fund Balance
$51,812
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
E-911 System
$51,812
• approve close-out Budget Amendment 948 for FY 16-17 Article 46 Sales Tax Collections
)r RCC Project, as. follows:
2016-2017 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #48
Revenues I Increase I Decrease
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Sales Taxes $275,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Transfer to RCC Capital Projects $275,000
• adopt Proclamations Honoring Post 45 American Legion Baseball Team, as follows:
HONORING RANDOLPH COUNTYPOST 45 BASEBALL TEAM
AS THE 2016 AMERICAN LEGION NORTH CAROLINA STATE CHAMPIONS
WHEREAS, the Randolph County American Legion Post 45 Baseball Team, on
Tuesday, July 25, 2017, earned the title of American Legion North Carolina State
Champions with a 16-2 victory over Wilmington Post 10; and
WHEREAS, Post 45's players and coaches, led by Head Coach Ronnie Pugh,
have demonstrated the teamwork and dedication necessary to produce a successful
and winning season with an impressive record of 33-8 this year; and
WHEREAS, Post 45 scored the second most runs in tournament history recording
74 hits in the five games; and
WHEREAS, Post 45's players and coaches have created a positive image for
their peers and the citizens of Randolph County and surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, Post 45 was led by Dawson Painter, who was named Most Valuable
Player in the American Legion North Carolina State Tournament; and
WHEREAS, Post 45 has exhibited athletic ability and great sportsmanship, both
on and off the field, thereby bringing pride and recognition not only to the team itself,
but also to Randolph County and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Randolph County Board
of Commissioners officially acknowledges the talents, skills, teamwork,
sportsmanship and successes of the 2017 American Legion Post 45 Baseball Team,
the 2017 American Legion North Carolina State Champions, and, on behalf of our
citizens, does hereby extend this expression of our pride in this prestigious milestone.
HONORING THE 2017
POST 45 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL TEAM
AS SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CHAMPION
WHEREAS, the Post 45 American Legion Baseball Team, under Coaches Ronnie
Pugh, Andrew Conner, Ethan Marsh and Dylan Richardson, is to be recognized and
honored for their outstanding 2017 baseball season; and
WHEREAS, Post 45 finished the season as the Area III division winners and
progressed to achieving the State Championship; and
WHEREAS, Post 45 recorded a 15-2, seven -inning win over Tallahassee,
Florida, to capture its first-ever Southeast Regional Tournament championship on
Sunday, August 6, 2017, and with it a berth into the American Legion World Series;
and
WHEREAS, Post 45 was the only undefeated team in the Southeast Regional
Tournament and will have a 38-8 record going in to the World Series; and
WHEREAS, Trevor Marsh was 3 -for -3 with three RBIs and a run scored finishing
the five -game tournament 12 of 19 for a .632 batting average; had eight RBIs, three
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doubles, one triple and scored five times and was named the tournament's most
valuable player; and
WHEREAS, the individual efforts of all team members was crucial to the
successful season, and the commitment and excellent performance of these young
men, along with their coaching staff, have proven to be a source of inspiration to the
citizens of this County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners does hereby honor the Post 45 American Legion Team and Coaching
Staff for their outstanding achievements and to commend them for their display of
sportsmanship and leadership as they represented Randolph County.
• approve Budget Amendment #6 for Savona grant match. as follows:
2017-2018 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #6
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Transfer from Economic
Development Reserve
$6,250
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Other Economic Development
Appropriations
$6,250
• approve Budget Amendment #7 for Thomas Built Buses incentive, as follows:
2017-2018 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #7
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Transfer from Economic
Development Reserve
$6,250
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Other Economic Development
Appropriations
$6,250
Special Recognitions
Chairman Allen recognized Centenarian Katherine Edwards, who was present, with a
certificate of recognition. She will turn 100 on August 17, 2017.
Special Recognition: Governor's Volunteer Awards
Chairman Allen, with the assistance of Andrew Oliver of the United Way Volunteer Center,
presented certificates of appreciation to the winners of the 2017 Governor's Award for Volunteer
Service: Bill Behr, Raymond Caviness, Ometa Kenan, and Maxine Wright. Karey Stevens and
Faye Summey were not present but were also recognized.
Retirement Recognitions
Sue King retired August 1, 2017, with 30 years of service to Randolph County Social
Services. Ms. King was recognized by DSS Director Beth Duncan, after which, Chairman Allen
presented Ms. King with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
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Joy Ratliffe retired July 1, 2017, with 28 years of service to Randolph County Social Services.
Ms. Ratliffe was recognized by DSS Director Beth Duncan, after which, Chairman Allen presented
her with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
Phyllis Calloway retired on August 1, 2017, with 25 years of service to Randolph County
Sheriff's Office. She was recognized by Sheriff Graves, after which, Chairman Allen presented Ms.
Calloway with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
Bobby Garner retired on July 1, 2017, with 20 years of service to Randolph County Sheriff's
Office. Mr. Garner was recognized by Sheriff Graves, after which, Chairman Allen presented Mr.
Garner with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
Frank Dunn retired on July 1, 2017, with 15 years of service to Randolph County Sheriffs
Office. Mr. Dunn was recognized by Sheriff Graves, after which, Chairman Allen presented him
with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
Public Comment Period
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-52.1, Chairman Allen opened the floor for public comment.
County Attorney Ben Morgan read aloud the Public Comment Rules of Procedure.
Raymond Read, 986 E. Allred St., Asheboro, said he had heard that a development with 42
homes had been requested for rezoning on East Allred St. He said he was there to show his
objection to it. He said he spoke with County Manager Hal Johnson prior to the meeting and
was informed that he would have to address the City of Asheboro as it was in their zoning
jurisdiction. He said he wanted to go ahead and address the Commissioners and ask for any help
that was available.
County Manager Hal Johnson explained that Mr. Read is referencing a voluntary annexation
request made to the City of Asheboro and that the County doesn't have control of the request.
He said he advised Mr. Read to contact the City Council to voice his concerns about the
annexation around his land.
Harold Stallings, 943 Northshore Drive, Asheboro, stated that he had not been informed of
any impact studies or conservation studies and asked who would be the contact for that
information. He was concerned with the additional traffic.
Chairman Allen suggested he contact the City of Asheboro Planning Board or a City Council
member.
Wesley Fennell, 741 E. Salisbury St., Asheboro, stated that he was appreciative of the
Commissioners allowing him to address them as a concerned citizen about the "urgent need to
remove the Confederate monument from the ground of the Randolph County (Historic)
Courthouse in Asheboro." He said he is a very proud citizen that has lived in Asheboro for 45
years and has had many memorable experiences, both positive and negative. The most positive
of those "involved raising two wonderful children in Randolph County." He stated that his
negative experiences are many and listed some of them. He said he was denied housing of his
choice and told to "seek housing in a low rent section of this town" when he initially moved here
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for employment. He said he was once blocked from leaving his own driveway by police officers
because they did not believe a black person could live in a relatively nice home. He said when
his first wife applied for a teaching position she was told she didn't qualify because "Tuskegee
Institute must be some kind of mental institution." He said his second wife came home in tears
after being told by a counselor at Randolph Community College not to pursue training in the
photography department because he did not think she could keep up in such a challenging field
of study. He said more recently, after graduating from RCC, he attempted to obtain an
application for an instructors position there. He said to his knowledge, RCC "had never hired a
black instructor in the photography department." He said he felt very qualified because when
there as a student, he was one of the very few students to be selected as a candidate for
ambassadorship, mainly due to his excellent academic performance. Upon requesting an
application, he said he was told by a receptionist that he needed a master's degree to qualify. "At
the time, only one instructor in the photography department had a master's degree and two others
had a Bachelor of Science degree." He said he had an "Associate Degree in Photographic
Technology, a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Sciences, and a Doctorate Degree." After
presenting the degrees to RCC, he said they still refused to give him an application.
Mr. Fennell said he felt "very ashamed complaining about the above examples of racism
because" when he drives by the Confederate monument, his "ancestors suffered much much
more from the terrorism of slavery_" He said as he "observed this symbol of white supremacy,"
he "could almost see the many enslaved people stacked like sardines in a can on a ship destined
to an unknown land with very little to eat as many drowned in feces and urine. Young girls were
being raped and impregnated at will by white sailors. Others screaming as they chose suicide
over the cruelty they were experiencing." He asked, "Is this monument a symbol of history that
the citizens of Randolph County should be proud oV No, this symbol of terror should be
insulting, degrading, shameful, and embarrassing to not only the citizens of this county, but also
the citizens of this state and country." Mr. Fennell said, "Defending the right of the Confederate
states who enslave human beings is not heroic. I often wonder what the visitors of this county
think of us. Do they think this monument represents a place that they would like to live and raise
a family, or to place an industry? What type of justice can our African-American citizens expect
when they observe this monument as they enter this courthouse for trial?" He stated that as he
prepared this presentation, he "discussed the history of Randolph County with people more
knowledgeable" than he and said "surprisingly, I learned the true history of Randolph County; a
history that made me very proud, a past that we all can celebrate. I learned that the residents of
Randolph County voted against secession from the Union and how members of the Quaker faith
illegally and secretly helped enslaved people find freedom by assisting them in traveling to the
northern states. This was known as the Underground Railroad." He stated that he truly believes
that it would significantly improve the image of Randolph County to remove the Confederate
monument, and erect a new monument "commemorating the courage and bravery of the Quakers
for assisting the enslaved people as they attempted to find their way to freedom."
Owen Deese, 825 Northshore Drive, Asheboro, also spoke about the property along E. Allred
Street. He said they had been told that the County Planning Board had approved and is now
hearing that it is the City's Planning Board. He stated that prior to his property being annexed
into the City of Asheboro; they had city water and sewer and asked if that was what would
happen to the property being requested for rezoning. He said he was also concerned about some
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endangered wildlife and the water flow into the creek below his home. He said he is not against
the development, but feels they need impact studies on this issue.
Chairman Allen stated the Board is sure that this request has not been heard by the County
Planning Board. It would be up to the City of Asheboro.
Mr. Deese said he didn't understand how it could be approved before studies were done. He
asked how the City could approve "County property." Commissioner Frye explained that
according the NC statutes, the City of Asheboro has zoning jurisdiction within one mile of its
city limits.
Mr. Deese said they would be in contact with the City of Asheboro.
Barbara Chadwell, 968 Northshore Drive, Asheboro, also opposed the rezoning request
along E. Allred St. and voiced her concerns regarding the 42 -lot housing development to be
called Timberidge Subdivision being proposed by McDowell Timber Company. "It is located on
24 acres of heavily wooded land behind Northshore Drive." She said the area residents have
started a petition to oppose the new development. She said the neighbors of the property did not
know anything about the request until after a sketch design had been approved at the July 13,
2017, City Council meeting. She said she hoped the County Commissioners could help them
look into their concerns and asked what the Board suggests they do now.
Alan Ferguson, 4794 Troy Smith Road, Liberty, stated that he understands that Randolph
County doesn't control or pay for all the recruiting of economic development projects. He said
everyone was reminded of that last week when citizens heard the news about Foxconn choosing
Wisconsin, who was paying a $3 billion incentive to get Foxconn there.
An article in the Greensboro News and Record on July 31, 2017, reminded him of the
County's role in regard to the future of the Megasite project and potential occupants. He said the
CEO of the Piedmont Triad Partnership stated in that article, while he continues to hope for a car
company to locate there, that particular type of company may be only a starting point for a
broader range of industries and then he quoted the CEO's comments from the article: "I think
early on automotive was something people could understand. It helped people envision
something major and bigger."
Mr. Ferguson urged the Commissioners to continue to remember the citizens who live around
the Megasite if, someday, something is proposed for the site that is particularly inconsistent with
the residential area that surrounds it and to not "degrade their lives."
William Walker, 851 Northshore Drive, Asheboro, stated that he had lived on Northshore
Drive for 26 years. "This is a place people have made an investment." Just talking about the
development has devalued their property. He asked the Commissioners to help if they could.
Quarterly Federal Legislation Report
Julie Emmons, District Director for Congressman Mark Walker's office, said they are thrilled
to have an office on Sunset Ave. in Asheboro. She then gave a legislative update.
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Update on County Wellness Initiatives
County Wellness Administrator Sam Varner presented an update on the employee wellness
program stating that by creating a culture of wellness, it has helped the employees be healthier,
more effective and successful in their work, and live better lives. Health insurance, which is a
major benefit to employees, has been the second largest departmental budget expenditure.
Premiums have only increased 3.5% annually over the last five years for the County compared to
the 9.7% in the public sector. As a result of the success, Cigna Healthcare has awarded the
wellness program a $25,000 grant.
Mr. Varner said Randolph County is leading the way by being the first and only county in
NC/SC to do biometric screenings through the employees' own doctor. The County has
partnered with Cigna and Wake Forest Baptist to determine trend and mitigate potential high-risk
areas.
Some of the other ways the County is creating a culture of wellness for its employees are an
annual health fair, wellness lunch and learns, weight loss classes, employee discounts at local
gyms and health food store, prescription discounts, programs for diabetics and diabetes
prevention, a weekly wellness email, tobacco cessation classes, on-site farmer's markets, and
wellness discussions at various staff meetings.
Mr. Varner also reviewed some new projects that will provide employees additional wellness
opportunities. He has applied for various grants to fund these projects. One of the grants, if
awarded, will provide funding for the construction of a .6 mile walking trail around the Randolph
County Office Building connecting to the Emergency Services Headquarters and an installation
of an outdoor garden.
Mr. Varner quoted Finance Officer Will Massie in his conclusion: "The healthier we are, the
better able we are to serve the public."
Chairman Allen complimented Mr. Varner on his work with the wellness programs. "The
employees are healthier and the bottom line numbers have improved." He said an increase of
only 3.5% per year is unheard of.
Commissioner Haywood asked if the walking trail would have lighting for night walking.
Mr. Varner replied that there were no plans currently but it could be evaluated.
Road Name Changes: Public Hearing and Action
Jay Dale, Planning Director, asked the Board to consider naming new access roads and
road realignments made by NCDOT as a result of the US Hwy 64 construction project. Mr. Dale
and his staff have worked closely with Emergency Services to prepare the list. The Planning
Board has reviewed and recommends approval. He presented the road naming requests as
follows:
1. ERVIN LANE - New road off NC Hwy 49 S approximately 850 ft. before Billy Walker
Road intersection.
2. JAECO DRIVE - New road off NC Hwy 49 S approximately 500 ft. before Mayberry
Lane intersection and north of Ashworth View Drive.
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3. EAGLE DRIVE- New road running south off Ludlum Lane.
4. RISING VIEW WAY - New road running south off Skycrest Country Road.
5. ROBERT WAY - New road running north off Southmont Drive approximately 300 ft.
before Good Luck Road.
6. SOUTHMONT SCHOOL ROAD - New road running east along the existing
Southmont Drive from the intersection of Mack Road to US Hwy 220 Business South.
7. DRAGONFLY LANE - New road running on the east side of US Hwy 220 Business
South beginning to the existing intersection of Cedar Grove Road and US Hwy 220
Business South.
8. IVEYDALE DRIVE - New road running south of Hillary Court approximately 950 ft.
from intersection of Manorview Road and Hillary Court.
9. STALEY FAMILY ROAD - An existing portion of Staley's Farm Road approximately
1,100 ft. from the intersection of Zoo Parkway and Old Cox Road.
10. RED WOLF LANE - An existing portion of Staley's Farm Road approximately 150 ft.
south from the intersection of Staley's Farm Road and Liberty Circle.
11. ZOO CONNECTOR - A new road running east and west approximately 1,400 ft. south
from the intersection of Staley's Farm Road and Liberty Circle.
12. ZOO PARKWAY - A new road running south approximately 400 ft. south from the
intersection of Zoo Parkway and Freedom State Street to the entrance of the NC
Zoological Park.
13. STREAMSIDE WAY - The existing portion of Zoo Parkway running south starting
approximately 800 ft. south from the intersection of Zoo Parkway and Freedom State
Street.
14. WELCH LANE - A new road running north starting approximately 700 ft. south from
the intersection of NC Hwy 42 South and Miles Moffitt Road.
15. SUBSTATION ROAD - A new road running west from Sunflower Drive.
At 7:23 p.m., the Board entered into a duly advertised public hearing
Steve Caudill, 4348 Mack Lineberry Rd., Franklinville, requested to add Caudill to the
JAECO Drive, making it JAECO-Caudill Drive in memory of his parents Banes and Virginia
Caudill. He said the new road is on property his parents once lived on. Mr. Caudill said he was
unable to attend the Planning Board meeting but a neighbor spoke for him.
Eric Lambeth, 1608 Walker Road, Asheboro, said he and Jeff Callicutt are co-owners of
JAECO Precision and sold the NCDOT land for the entrance of this new road. He said they
were the ones that originally requested it to be named JAECO Drive. He asked that JAECO
remain in the name. He said their business is a good landmark for the road since it is located in
the corner at the new road.
Emergency Services Director Donovan Davis said there is already a Caudill Road and
couldn't be used alone.
Ray Thomas, 4263 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, said he was in objection of the renaming of a
portion of Zoo Parkway to Streamside Way. He said he is the last house before the entrance to
the zoo and the road used to be Flag Springs Church Road prior to renaming to Zoo Parkway. If
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it changed, it would be the third address change for many. He proposed naming the new
highway going into the zoo entrance Zoo Expressway and leave Zoo Parkway as it is.
Mr. Davis said when they met with NCDOT, the State's thinking was to name all of Hwy 159
the same which would be Zoo Parkway to Zoo Connector Road (no property) and continues back
to reconnect with Zoo Parkway which continues to Hwy 220 Business. If they rename the
section from the zoo to Hwy 220 Business, more people would be affected. They were trying to
do what would affect the least citizens. He said Streamside Way would have a cul-de-sac and be
off of the existing Zoo Parkway.
Commissioner Frye asked the length of the new Streamside Way and Mr. Davis replied .5
mile and that it would be the only portion of the existing Zoo Parkway that would be renamed.
Mr. Thomas asked if they could use Zoo Parkway Extension if they had to change.
Commissioner Frye said that citizen's addresses would still have a name change. Mr. Davis
stated that they try to stay away from "extension" in part of a name for 9-1-1 purposes but a final
decision would be up to the Board.
Commissioner Kidd asked why Zoo Connector wasn't used for the continuous road into the
zoo and south. Mr. Davis said that it would affect a greater number of citizens.
Bob Haas, 4073 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, also opposed the Streamside Way change from
Zoo Parkway. He asked why they, as residents, have to sacrifice their address to accommodate
someone else. He proposed Zoo City Blvd. for the new road from the new Hwy 64 into the zoo,
which is currently being proposed as Zoo Connector. He said residents around the zoo have
given up enough for the zoo and the new Hwy 64. He said if the State had "done the job right,"
they would have constructed the road straight across from the zoo entrance and tied in to I-73/74.
Mr. Haas said he would appreciate it if the Commissioners would leave his address as it is.
Jim DeRogatis and Patricia Lowe, 2613 Southmont Dr., Asheboro, said they would be the
only residents on the proposed Eagle Lane and asked to name it Eleanor Anne Lane after their
mothers or Harold James Lane, their fathers. He stated that there are three other road names that
have "eagle" in them, which may be a problem for 9-1-1. Mr. Davis stated either name would be
acceptable as they do not conflict with an existing road name.
Hearing no further comments, Chairman Allen closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m.
Commissioner Frye asked about leaving the proposed Streamside Way as Zoo Parkway. Mr.
Davis said there would then be two Zoo Parkway's because in time, the existing route will no
longer be connected. It will be a dead end. Commissioner Frye then asked if it could have north
and south. Mr. Davis said that would mean everyone along the road would have an address
change.
Commissioner Frye asked how one could head south on Zoo Parkway, come to a complete
stop at an intersection, turn left and still be on Zoo Parkway. Mr. Davis said NCDOT sees state
designated road number Hwy 159 as continuous from Dixie Drive to Hwy 220 and being one
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named County road. Commissioner Frye said the state -named roads are not the same as the
county -named roads that have an effect on the citizens.
Commissioner Frye asked if holding up a decision on Streamside Way would affect Zoo
Connector and Zoo Parkway and Mr. Davis said they are all connected. Commissioner Frye said
he would like to research and address these at a future meeting.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously, to remove the requests
for Zoo Connector, Zoo Parkway, and Streamside Way in order to research further before
making a decision.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously, as follows:
• to name a new road New road off NC Hwy 49 S. approximately 850 ft. before Billy
Walker Road intersection as Ervin Lane;
• to name a new road off NC Hwy 49 S. approximately 500 ft. before Mayberry Lane
intersection and north of Ashworth View Drive as JAECO-Caudill Drive;
• to name a new road running south off Ludlum Lane as Eleanor Anne Lane;
• to name a new road running south off Skycrest Country Road as Rising View Way;
• to name a new road running north off Southmont Drive approximately 300 ft. before
Good Luck Road as Robert Way;
• to name a new road running east along the existing Southmont Drive from the
intersection of Mack Road to US Hwy 220 Business South as Southmont School Road;
• to name a new road running on the east side of US Hwy 220 Bus. S. beginning to the
existing intersection of Cedar Grove Road and US Hwy 220 Business South as Dragonfly
Lane;
• to name a new road running south of Hillary Court approximately 950 ft. from
intersection of Manorview Road and Hillary Court as Iveydale Drive;
• to rename an existing portion of Staley's Farm Road approximately 1,100 ft. from the
intersection of Zoo Parkway and Old Cox Road to Staley Family Place;
• to rename an existing portion of Staley's Farm Road approximately 150 ft. south from the
intersection of Staley's Farm Road and Liberty Circle to Red Wolf Lane;
• to name a new road running north starting approximately 700 ft. south from the
intersection of NC Hwy 42 South and Miles Moffitt Road as Welch Lane;
• to name a new road running west from Sunflower Drive as Substation Road.
Approval for Expenditure of Law Enforcement Restricted Funds for County's Share of
Plane Updates
Sheriff Robert A. Graves explained that he would like to use Law Enforcement Restricted Funds to
upgrade the Tecnam P92 aircraft shared by the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, Guilford County,
and Alamance County Sheriff's Office. The objective is to upgrade and replace the following:
• Instrument panel — Upgrade current analog system to a single digital touch screen display. The
new display system would create more space for the flight officer and can be easily transferred to
another aircraft should it be necessary. (Total cost - $30,000) — Randolph County Sheriff s Office
Cost - $10,000
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• Camera System – Add external camera system to fuselage of the aircraft, which can be
operated remotely by the flight officer. Currently the flight officer has to manually take pictures or
video from his seat looking out the door window. The proposed system offers greater capability
and range as compared to the hand-held camera. He said this upgrade will also increase
effectiveness in search and rescue, surveillance and tracking operations. (Total cost - $120,000) –
Randolph County Sheriff's Office Cost - $40,000
He asked the Commissioners to approve the expenditure of Restricted Law Enforcement Funds
for the upgrades requested and to approve the associated budget amendment, if approved.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to approve
expenditure of $50, 000 of Restricted Law Enforcement Funds and approve Budget Amendment 98,
as follows:
2017-2018 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #8
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance
$50,000
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Sheriff's Office
$50,000
Approval to Purchase Law Enforcement Vehicles through Cooperative Purchase Group
Sheriff Graves stated that the North Carolina General Statue 143-129(e)(3) provides an
exception to the formal bidding procedures for a purchase made through a competitive bidding
group purchasing program. The program is required to offer competitively obtained purchasing
services at discount prices to two or more public agencies. The NCSA's Vehicle procurement
program meets this requirement. NCSA's Vehicle Procurement Program is a cooperative bid
program that achieves competitive pricing on police rated, special service, administrative
vehicles, trucks and vans. The association's program helps to eliminate duplication of effort
through the creation of one statewide bid that can be used by all 100 sheriff's offices in North
Carolina as well as units of local governments and political subdivisions including, but not
limited to, counties, local county boards of public instruction, municipalities and/or police
agencies. He said this exception allows the County to make this purchase without seeking its
own formal bid.
For the cars they wish to purchase (on Bid Award 17-03-0912), Ilderton Dodge was awarded
the bid for the twenty-seven 2018 AWD Dodge Charger for $23,909 each, Ben Mynatt Chevrolet
was awarded the bid for one 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe for a cost of $38,738, and Asheville Ford
Lincoln was awarded the bid for one 2018 Transit -350 Cargo Van for a cost of $27,980.04.
He requested that the Commissioners approve this purchase through the NCSA's Procurement
contract number 17-03-0912.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to purchase through
NCSA's Vehicle Procurement Program contract twenty-seven 2018 Dodge Chargers from
Ilderton Dodge at a cost of $645,543, one 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe from Ben Mynatt at a cost of
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$38,738, and one 2018 Ford Transit -350 Cargo Van from Asheville Ford Lincoln at a cost of
$27,980.04.
Adopt Resolution to Allow Uwharrie Charter to Pursue IRS Tax Exemption Financing
Aimee Scotton, Associate County Attorney, stated that Uwharrie Charter Academy intends to
build a new educational facility at their property at the southeast corner of where Pisgah Covered
Bridge Road and Interstate Highway 73/74 intersect. In order to do this, they are pursuing the
use of tax-exempt financing through the issuance of Public Finance Authority Education
Revenue Bonds. One of the IRS requirements regarding the issuance of these bonds is that a
TEFRA (Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act) hearing be held for interested people to
express their views, either orally or in writing, on the issuance of the bonds and the nature of the
improvements and projects for which the bond funds will be allocated. This hearing was held by
a hearing officer authorized by the local government where the improvement (in this case, the
school) will be located. It was held on the afternoon of August 7, 2017, at the Randolph County
Office Building with Ms. Scotton serving as the hearing officer.
She said she received no comments in writing or at the hearing and asked that the Board, as
the local government board where the improvements will be located, consider a resolution that
indicates their approval of the issuance of the bonds and the financing of the project by Uwharrie
Charter in this manner.
She said it was important to note that by granting the approval, the Commissioners are not
making any representation to the purchasers of the bonds as to the creditworthiness of Uwharrie,
nor to the economic feasibility of the project itself. Furthermore, they are not endorsing the
project nor obligating the County in any manner whatsoever. This is simply something that is
required by the IRS in order for Uwharrie to proceed with tax-exempt financing. The resolution
was included in the agenda packet.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the
resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the Public Finance Authority for Uwharrie
Charter Academy.
Commissioner Haywood exited the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Approval to Purchase Two Ambulances
Emergency Services Director Donovan Davis, pursuant to G.S. 143-129 (e)(3), which
authorizes the County's participation in a competitive group purchasing program, requested
approval to purchase ambulances through the Houston -Galveston Area Council (HGAC)
competitive bidding program. The HGAC is a formally organized program like the contract
program through the State of North Carolina. The HGAC has competitively bid this ambulance
type as required for the lowest available pricing. He requested the purchase of two 2016 Chevy
G-4500 Type III ambulances from Northwestern Emergency Vehicles, Inc., out of West
Jefferson, NC, for the total amount of $312,208 under HGAC contract AA08 ($156,104 per
ambulance). The funds were allocated in the current budget and Northwestern is an authorized
dealer through the HGAC.
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On motion by McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 4 to 0 (Haywood had exited) to
approve the purchase of two 2016 Chevy G-4500 Type III ambulances from Northwestern
Emergency Vehicles, Inc., an authorized dealer through the Houston -Galveston Area Council
(HGAC) competitive bidding program.
Commissioner Haywood returned to the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Approval to Purchase Property for Ambulance Base/Convenience Site
Paxton Arthurs, County Engineer, stated there is an old mobile home park that is available for
purchase on Kennedy Road (next to Trinity Furniture) in Trinity Township. The current property
owners inherited this property which had not been well maintained. The owners had very few
tenants and the ones they did have struggled to pay their rent. One tenant offered to remove
some of the mobile homes and clean up the site in exchange for rent. Instead of cleaning up the
property, this person demolished the homes and cherry picked the most valuable materials,
leaving large piles of debris and refuse on the site. After this happened, the owner lost all
remaining tenants and has been unable to pay the taxes on the property. County Inspections
Director David Bryant received numerous calls from the community concerning the unsafe and
deteriorated structures on the property and he had begun condemnation proceedings.
At a meeting of the County Facilities Committee, David Bryant reported on the status of this
property and a discussion of the potential of this property to serve as a location for a needed
convenience site and a future ambulance base in the Trinity Township. This potential site location
was also discussed during the March planning retreat of the Board of County Commissioners. Mr.
Arthurs said that at the request of the County Manager, he had contacted this property owner and
learned that they are interested in selling the County 5.4 acres of land, which is two of their three
parcels, for the tax value, minus the delinquent taxes and the cost of having the property cleaned up.
This would result in a sales price of $84,698. The delinquent taxes will be paid at closing.
Mr. Arthurs stated the Trinity area has been in need of a manned convenience site for many years.
When the County negotiated the Operating Agreement with Waste Management, a provision that they
would staff and operate up to two additional sites was included. The County would only be
responsible for purchasing and developing the sites. Similarly, the County has been searching for the
last several years for an ambulance base in the Trinity area so that paramedics would not need to
operate out of the fire department on Slick Rock Road. He said the Facilities Committee feels that this
site could be a good home for both of these purposes. The money to purchase this property is
available in the funds that are remaining from the sale of the old Randleman ambulance base. County
Attorney Ben Morgan has completed the title search for this property and is prepared to schedule a
closing date if the purchase is approved. The County Facilities Committee has reviewed this proposal
and recommends that the County Commissioners authorize the purchase of the property for this
purpose.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to purchase 5.4 acres of
land (parcel #'s 7706710229 and 7706711298) in the amount of $84,698, authorize the County
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Attorney to draft documents to effectuate the purchase, and authorize the County Manager to sign the
documents.
Approval of Contract for Construction of Morgue at Emergency Services
County Engineer Paxton Arthurs stated that on June 26, 2017, the Randolph County
Purchasing Office issued a Request for Bids (#17-0626) for the construction of a new morgue
building for Emergency Services. The deadline for bids was August 1, 2017. This building will
be approximately 600 sq. ft. and will be located behind the new headquarters building.
This request was sent to the following five contractors:
- Asheboro Construction — No bid
- Garris Design Construction — No bid
- Miles McLellan Construction — No bid
- SE Trogdon & Sons Construction — $135,110.00
- Trollinger Construction — $99,966.32
Mr. Arthurs asked the Board to consider awarding a construction contract to the lowest
responsible bidder Trollinger Construction and to authorize the County Manager to sign the
contract.
On motion by McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to approve a
construction contract to Trollinger Construction for $99,966.32 for the construction of the
morgue and authorize the County Manager to sign the contract.
Establishment of a Set Time to Hear Appealed Rezoning Cases
On June 5, 2017, as per recently approved state enabling legislation, the Board of
Commissioners approved delegating to the County Planning Board the authority to make final
decisions in requests for property rezoning unless the rezoning request is appealed to the Board
of Commissioners. Because all rezoning requests considered by the County Commissioners will
be on appeal, it is expected that these requests will take more time and involve more citizens on
both sides of an issue who desire to express their opinions.
Notice of an appeal regarding a decision the Planning Board made must be filed with the
Office of the County Manager within 15 days of the Planning Board decision in order for the
Board of County Commissioners to consider.
Mr. Johnson suggested the Commissioners authorize setting a special meeting for the
purpose of holding a required public hearing, if there is an appealed zoning case(s) to be heard,
and to set them for 6:00 p.m. at the 1909 Historic Courthouse Meeting Room on the Monday
following the regular monthly meeting.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to authorize setting
a special meeting for the purpose of holding a required public hearing when there is an appealed
zoning case to be heard and to set it for the Monday following the regular monthly meeting
beginning at 6: 00 p.m. in the 1909 Historic Courthouse, 145-C Worth St., Asheboro.
Business Continuity Planning Update
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County Manager Hal Johnson said that through strategic planning, business continuity was
identified as a component of the overall County safety program. He said he was very proud of
what is happening and the effort the County has put into business continuity planning. Staff has
been working to bring a training program to Randolph County and asked the Emergency
Services Director to discuss it.
Emergency Services Director Donovan Davis said that as a part of the ongoing county -wide
business continuity project, Randolph County has coordinated with FEMA's Emergency
Management Institute and North Carolina Emergency Management to host the L-550 Continuity
of Operations Planning course on August 22-24, 2017, at the Emergency Services Headquarters
building in Asheboro.
This federally developed and delivered course is open to local, state, tribal and federal staff
responsible for continuity planning across North Carolina. The course teaches the skill and
knowledge to develop continuity plans which help facilitate the performance of essential
functions during any situation which may disrupt normal government and business operations.
Mr. Davis said the core team of the business continuity planning efforts consists of the
County Manager Hal Johnson, Finance Officer Will Massie, Clerk to the Board Amanda Varner,
Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotton, IT Director Michael Rowland, Internal Auditor Lori
Wright, Risk Manager Cathryn Davis, and himself.
Each department has selected a liaison that will be responsible for managing the information
for their department
The planning team and liaisons will be attending this course and will learn how to develop
strategies, recognize and incorporate the key elements into a viable continuity plan, and examine
the four phases of continuity and risk analysis.
This training opportunity has also been made available to other counties across the state to
attend.
Emmency Services Headquarters Update
Chairman Allen asked Emergency Services Director about the progress of moving into their
new facility. Mr. Davis said most of the Emergency Services staff had moved. Century Link is
working on correcting an issue with a router between Asheboro and Archdale. He said they
could take calls at the location but are not fully connected with the Archdale area, so they didn't
feel it best to finish the move until it is all working. He said training should take place and
everyone should be moved in by the end of the following week. They are working on setting a
date in September for an open house to be held.
Appointment to Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
County Manager Hal Johnson said the Randolph County Economic Development
Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors recently updated their by-laws to include more elected
official representation from the County and municipalities on the EDC Board. In addition to
mayors, the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners is now a regular member of the
EDC Board. The new EDC by-laws make provision for a regular Board member to designate a
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"designee" with full authority to vote on all matters that may come before the Board. He said the
Board of Commissioners may desire to appoint a County Commissioner to serve as a "designee"
member on the EDC Board of Directors in the event the Chairman of the County Commissioners
is unable to attend a meeting.
On motion of Frye, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously, to appoint
Commissioner Kidd as designee (alternate) on the EDC Board of Directors if the Chairman
cannot attend.
County Manager Update
County Manager Hal Johnson stated the August issue of Thrive magazine has an article "High
on Randolph" which focused on Randolph County Government, it's departments/agencies, and
the over 800 employees who provide services to the citizens. He said this was a great
opportunity to provide the citizens with information on all the services and responsibilities that
fall on their Randolph County Government. He thanked the Courier -Tribune's Thrive staff and
writer Hal Powell for the opportunity.
Mr. Johnson said the County is beginning a new initiative that will better enable us to
improve our outreach and communications with the public we serve. Plans are being made to
begin a regular series of workshops and seminars that are available to businesses and citizens and
will be designed to provide them information that they need. The County will also work with
local chambers of commerce to help reach the business community. The County's Cooperative
Extension will assist in reaching out to the farming community. He said the series of workshops
and seminars will expand to include the County's regulatory agencies such as Building
Inspections, Planning & Zoning, and Environmental Health.
He announced that Tax Department Director Debra Hill will review an outreach program of
the Tax Department that will work with small business persons and farmers to better prepare
them with the information they need for tax listing and audits at the September meeting of the
Board.
Regional Update
Commissioner Frye stated that the NC Association of County Commissioner (NCACC) has
its annual conference this week at the Durham Convention Center and announced that Mr.
Johnson would be speaking during the "Amplify Your County" on the "County Story Stage."
Mr. Johnson explained that the NCACC solicited ideas from counties that could be presented
at their "County Story Stage" to promote each county. He said he is looking forward to talking
about what Randolph County has done over the last couple of years with the Strategic Plan and
its implementation. He will speak on Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
Closed Session
At 8:40 p.m., on motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, 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. 5.143-318.11(a) (4)J
Regular Session Resumed
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At 9:18 p.m., the Board returned to regular session.
Adjournment
At 9:18 p.m., on motion of Haywood, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously
to adjourn.
David L. Allen, Chairman Darrell Frye
Stan Haywood
Maxton McDowell
Kenny Kidd
Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board
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