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010686Minutes Randolph County Board of Cannissioners January 6, 1986 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00 p.m. on January 6, 1986 in Courtroom B, County Courthouse, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye (Chairman), Langley, Davidson, Comer and Petty were present. Invocation was given by Rev. David Roudabush of Hopewell Friends Meeting. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved the minutes of the December 2, 1985 meeting. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously elected Darrell Frye as chairman for 1986. On motion of Comer, seconded by Davidson, the Board unanimously elected Floyd Langley as vice-chairman for 1986. On motion of Davidson, seocnded by Langley, the Board unanimously appointed Ed Gavin as county attorney for 1986. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously appointed Alice Dawson as clerk to the board for 1986. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously appointed Darrell Frye as PTCO(" delegate for 1986. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously appointed Floyd Langley to the Board of Health for 1986. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously appointed Kenyon Davidson to the Social Services Board for 1986. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board unanimously appointed Clinton Comer to the Mental Health Board for 1986. Don Hancock, Chairman of the Randolph County Planning Board, presented to the Commissioners recommendations from the Planning Board regarding reallocation of state water and sewer funds from the County to the municipalities. These recom- mendations are as follow: Archdale, $670,580; Randleman, $98,500; Liberty, $145,000; Franklinville, $50,000; Asheboro, $365,000; Ramseur, $0. Ramseur's proposed project included the request of most of the County's grant funds plus substantial amounts of county tax money; therefore, the Planning Board could not make a recommendation on this request. Evan Minier, consulting engineer for Ramseur, spoke to clarify Ramseur's request and advised the Board that one alternative to Ramseur's proposed project would not require any county tax money. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board unanimously voted to postpone a decision on the allocation of the water and sewer funds until their February 3 meeting. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board adjourned to a public hearing at 2:30 p.m. for the purpose of hearing comments on the proposed rate increase by Cablevision of Archdale. Carolyn Laws, Director of Operations, explained that the company is requesting a $.75 increase (from $7.50 to $8.25) in the basic monthly service charge, effective March 1, 1986. All subscribers were notified in writing of the proposed rate increase on December 4, 1985. Commissioners Minutes January 6, 1986 Page 2 Speaking in opposition to the proposal by Cablevision of Archdale was Don Hancock, 332 Wynnwood, Trinity. He stated that it took him 18 months to get the service when he lived in Archdale. His son currently lives in Archdale but is unable to get Cable- vision. Mr. Hancock said he thought the service should be better before any rate increase is approved. Carolyn Laws explained that when the system was bought, it had to be completely rebuilt. It could not be expanded as it was. Therefore, some residents have had to wait a long time to get the service. The current rebuild should be completed in 1986. Hearing no further comment, Chairman Frye declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board unanimously approved Cablevision of Archdale's request to change the basic cable prices effective March 1, 1986 from $7.50 to $8.25 per month and the rates on first premium service will increase from $9.95 to $10.95 per month. Second and third premium services will remain at $6.95. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned for a public hearing at 3:00 p.m. on industrial revenue bonds for Superior Components. Bill Ivey, attorney for the Industrial Bond Authority, stated that the Authority has approved an inducement resolution for Superior Components to locate in Liberty. Bob Quick, attorney for Superior Components, and Peter Van Campen, Vice -President for Superior Components, answered questions regarding the company. Proceedings attached by reference. Hearing no further comments for or against, Chairman Frye closed the public hearing. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved in principle $1,000,000 in industrial revenue bonds for Superior Components, Inc. Attorney Bill Ivey, on behalf of the Northwest Randolph Property Owners Association, presented to the Board a petition with 305 signatures of property owners concerned over land use and development and the fact that the County has little say-so in how land is used. Mr. Ivey explained that this group would like to see more orderly growth and that they were petitioning the Commissioners to study land growth in the Tabernacle area. They are particularly concerned with the areas adjacent to Davidson County and Guilford County, who have ordinances regulating mobile home parks and land use. Mr. Ivey related details of a mobile home park recently approved by the state. It will be dumping sewage into the Little Uwharrie River 2 miles above the Asheboro reservoir. Yet no governing body in Randolph County had any knowledge or authority concerning this application. People must get permits for buildings, septic tanks, etc. Mobile home park developers should do the same. Linda Swofford, Rt. 3, Box 676, Thomasville, spokeswoman for the group, read a prepared statement to the Commissioners concerning a state permit for a package sewage system to service a mobile home park on the banks of the Little Uwharrie. Ms. Swofford related problems caused by this mobile home park and by others in the future. She asked that a moratorium be placed on mobile home park development until an ordinance can be adopted that governs such development. She also asked for the adoption of a land use ordinance so that citizens in the future may have a voice in what will be happening in their communities. Nancy Younts, Rt. 3, Box 672, Thomasville, stated that she had contacted Paul Wilms, Director of N.C. Division of Environmental Management, concerning a review of the permit and a re -opening of the public hearing. She has been told by the state that there will be odor problems with this sewage system. Lu Hamlin of Farmer stated that her community is trying to keep the Uwharrie from becoming the dumping grounds of mobile home parks. Tom McIntosh, Asheboro City Manager, stated that Asheboro is concerned with the dumping into the Little Uwharrie and with what will happen if the system malfunctions. He said Asheboro will do whatever they can to help the County develop a land use plan. Dennis Farlowe, Hoover Hill Road, cited an example of a mobile home park dumping into Little Caraway. He said that as a principal for many years, he has seen what mobile home parks do to a community. Commissioners Minutes January 6, 1986 Page 3 Jenny Hilliard, Rt. 3, Box 675, Thomasville, stated that she moved to this community 10 years ago because it was so beautiful. In the last year, 15 trailers have come into the neighborhood. Now 100 trailers will be polluting and dumping. Barney Pearce, Rt. 1, Trinity, stated that traffic would become a problem with this mobile home park because it has only one outlet down a small, curvy road. Andrew Smith, Rt. 1, Trinity, said there would be an impact on the county tax assessment because land surrounding the park would be devalued. Pam Thayer, Fuller Mill Road, mentioned that the bridge on that road is very old and in bad repair. She questioned the ability of 14 state officials keeping up with 3,000 package sewage systems, many of which have failures. She said she is concerned about contaminated wells and wildlife in the area. Glenn Connor, Rt. 1, Trinity, stated that he had in the past installed this type sewer system. They are open on top and in hot, humid weather, they can't contain the bacteria. Allen Holt, Asheboro, stated that he owns property in this area and has known the bridge to flood at times. Attorney Bill Ivey said citizens should have a right and say-so in a high-density area for a mobile home park. He suggested the Commissioners write a letter to Raleigh about Asheboro's reservoir being so close to the dumping of sewage. He went to Raleigh last week and determined that the state did not realize the reservior is right below the park site. He also suggested the Commissioners consider land use for regulating mobile home parks, especially for Tabernacle, near Davidson and Guilford. Chairman Frye stated that the Board would set a meeting in the immediate future to address this issue in conjunction with the Planning Board. Hal Johnson stated that the 1977 land use plan for Randolph includes the Tabernacle area. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned to a scheduled public hearing on a re -zoning matter at 4:00 p.m. Hal Johnson informed the Board that James David Kiser, 406 Englewood Drive, High Point, had requested that approximately 3 acres on West Mendenhall Road (SR 1610) be rezoned from residential -agricultural to highway commercial -conditional use. Mr. Kiser desires to use a two -bay garage as a paint and automotive body repair shop. The Planning Board unanimously recommended that this request be approved with the following conditions: The current garage will not be expanded; no vehicles or parts will be stored outside the building; no lighted sign on the property. Mr. Kiser explained that he restores custom cars and will not have many around at one time. He said he had received no opposition from the neighbors. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved this request with the stipulations placed by the Planning Board. Nancy Brenner, Library Director, and Carolyn Hager, Library staff member, presented to the Commissioners copies of the recently published Architectural History of Randolph County. Patty Sykes, Purchasing Agent, presented information on bids and upset bids received on some County property acquired through foreclosure in the Liberty Township. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board unanimously accepted the offer of $632.50 from Oscar Staley to buy the property. Copy of resolution included by reference. Patty Sykes presented fuel oil bids just received for the coming year. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board unanimously accepted the low bid of Huffman Oil Company of 81� per gallon. Copy of bid list included by reference. Everett Cooper came before the Board to appeal the denial of a special -use permit by the Planning Board. Chairman Frye informed Mr. Cooper the Board would meet January 20 to discuss this and other issues. Commissioners Minutes January 6, 1986 Page 2 On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously voted to accept $16,000 from the State for Land Records Management Grant No. 86-39. Copy of resolution included by reference. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board unanimously approved the addition of Hillcrest Drive, Harvell Street, and Misty Drive to the State System of Roads. Resolutions included by reference. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved two budget amendments, which are included by reference. The Board agreed to meet on January 20 at 7:00 p.m. for a work session to discuss water and sewer allocations, the Northwest Randolph Property Owners issue, and the Coopers' issue. No action will be taken at this meeting. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned. I I A I RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 145 WORTH STREET - ASHEBORO. N. C. 27203 WHEREAS, Section 102-15 of the North Carolina General Statutes empowers the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development (called NRCD) to administer a program of technical and financial assistance for the improvement of county land records; and WHEREAS, the Land Records Management Grant Application dated June 3, 1985, prepared and submitted by Randolph County, has been determined by NRCD to qualify Randolph County for a grant award; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the NRCD has awarded Land Records Management Grant No. 86-39 in the amount of $16,000 from State matching funds to Randolph County as financial assistance for the completion of the project described in said Grant Application; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Randolph County Commissioners do hereby authorize acceptance of $16,000 from the State for Land Records Management Grant No. 86-39 and that Randolph County will match this State award with an expenditure of at least $16,000 of local tax revenues. This the 6th day of January, 1986. -1 Darrell L. Frye, Ch firman Randolph County Board of Commissioners Alice D. Dawson, Clerk Randolph County Board of Commissioners RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 145 WORTH STREET — ASHEBORO. N. C. 27208 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Randolph County has in its possession .37 acres of property (see Deed Book 1157, page 183) from foreclosure .in the Liberty Township; and WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners have received an offer of six hundred thirty-two and 50/100 dollars ($632.50) for said property from Oscar Staley; and WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners finds that the sum of six hundred thirty-two and 50/100 dollars ($632.50) is a fair and reasonable price for said land; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners accepts said offer and requires payment in cash. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman, Randolph County Board of Commissioners shall execute a deed on behalf of Randolph County upon receipt of the purchase price. This the 6th day of January, 1986. Darrell L. Frye, Chairm Randolph County Board of Commissioners C; 6-1" l Alice D. Dawson, Clerk Randolph County Board of Commissioners 919-629-2131 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Illll 111111 COUNTY OF MNDOLPN 145 WORTH STREET — ASHEBORO, N. C. 27203 Randolph County Board of Commissioners Hal Johnson /1 // January 6th, 1986 Joint Meeting of County Planning Board and Board of Commissioners P. O. BOX 771 STATE GRANTS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WATER AND SEWER FUNDING (Senate Bill 2) RANDOLPH COUNTY REALLOCATION TO MUNICIPALITIES TOTAL COUNTY GRANT SHARE: $1,329,080.00 PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS TO COMMISSIONERS: Don Hancock, Chairman ATTACHMENT: Project reviews and recommendations ATTACHMENT TO MINUTES SUBJECT: State Grants to Local Governments Water & Sewer Funding, Senate Bill 2 Randolph County Allocation $1,329l08O_-_OQ Commissioners PROJECT: Planning Board Recommendations oMunl ipalities Re -allocation of County Funds to south HDALE PROJECT: Establishment of wastewater ttan facilitY 200,000 1. ARC expanded with demand. of Interstate 85. With thrandmthe scope would be exp gallons per day could be provided anded to serve 90% of all the land in North - The system could eventually be exp west Randolph County west of the new I-85. Re nested Funds: $850,000 670,580 Plannin Board Recommend___ ati°n' $ — rowth in Northwest lels project is essential to g and the vast Funding Justification: Ar problems with septic tank failures, bene - Randolph County. Obvious p ment would provide solid potential for industrial and residential develop fits to the county's tax base, to serve high school of 950 and the middle 2, RANDLEMAN PROJECT: Waterline loop 600 persons. Lack of water school of 684. Also Nantucket Mills which employsro project was requesting d cause safety problems. Construction of a sewer line for centra pressure coul line is overloading• The third p J homes Randleman. The existing plant to serve existing $200,000 to construct and update a water treatment P197,000. and businesses. Total cost of lst & 2nd project - $ Ruested� Funds:_ $300,000o f $197,000) Plannin Board Recommendation: $9_ gy-500 �Z terloop for West is based on � the cost of the wa Funding Justification: Funding Lack of water pressure can cause ated that additional. industrial and Randleman and the two scit°a can be anticipated Fnry nroblems . Also, . , -I-- -1 nock at �• LIBERTY PROJECT: Extension Park located one mile noof water & sewer lines to the Liberty Industrial the Liberty Corporate Limits, Req ue_sted Funds: $178,500 Planni_ n Board Recommendation: ---- $145 x_000 Fund i_n� Justification or impact on unemployment project is located outside of City Limits, have mayWill n Northeast Randolph County and will add to tax base of county, 4 • FRA'`1KLINVILLE PROJECT: owned sewage system at a Desires to purchase the Randolph water distribution s cost of $35,000 in rant p Mills privately serve that part of system was built in 1978 t funds. When Frsystemville's town south of the extension o£ the system to be affected. Cost t Deep River was deleted. project is $15,000 in 35-40 residents would R�uested Funds: grant share. P_ Tann-i Board Recomme000 ndation: $50000 1'undinp�.Justification: citizcitizens and also The extension of water distribution lines would ens an e• indirectly aid Ramseur through Town feels that g the selling aid serious health problem. purchase of wastewater °f more water to Plant would help end r' Ir ATTACHMENT TO MINUTES State Grants to Local Governments Water & Sewer Funding Page 2 5. ASHEBORO PROJECT: Asheboro water plant expansion and city distribution system improvements. This would allow expansion of water plant to 12 million gallons a day. Asheboro project also includes extension of sewer lines and various repairs and maintenance to current system infrastructure. Total Project Cost: $6,285,730 Planning Board Recommendation: $365,000 grant allocation Funding Justification: Planned expansion of the water plant and distribution system is essential for city and county growth and development. Expansion could see county benefiting by water distribution in the Seagrove area. 6. RAMSEUR PROJECT: Construction of a new 1.5 MGD water treatment plant. Requested funding was $1,500,000. $550,000 from the county's grant allocation and $950,000 from the county's 12(,' sales tax revenues. $400,000 would go toward construction of the Ramseur water plant and the remainder would be allocated for construction of a water transmission system interconnecting the existing systems of Ramseur and Liberty. Cost to the county of the transmission project is $1,100,000. TOTAL PROJECT COST: $1,500,000 $550,000 County Grant Allocation $950,000 zC Sales Tax County Revenue Planning Board Recommendation: 0 Funding Justification: The proposed project with interconnecting transmission system would take majority of county grant funds available plus substantial amounts of county tax money. Anything less including tax monies, would not enable the project to be successful. (The Town of Liberty has stated that they have adequate well water supply at present and will continue to use ground water as long as possible being the most economical supply.) Ramseur's request was tied to tax funds and the Planning Board could not recommend allocating tax monies. PROJECT CONCLUSION: Final recommendations by Board of County Commissioners would result in Commissioner resolution allocating Randolph County's proportion of grant to municipalities within county. At this point it would be the responsibility of each city to apply to the state with matching funds for final approval under Senate Bill 2. ATTACHMENT TO MINUTES OF DECEMBER 11, 1985 RANDOLPH COUNTY PLANNING BOARD /