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110783RANDOLPH COUN'T'Y BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES November 7, 1983 The Randolph County Commissioners met in regular session on November 7, 1983, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom B, Randolph County Courthouse, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners present were Chairman Bill Boyd, Richard Pugh, Darrell Frye, and Floyd Langley. Invocation was given by Steve O'Neill, Executive Director of the Randolph/ Asheboro YMCA. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, the minutes of the October 10, 1983 meeting were unanimously approved. Chairman Boyd recognized and welcomed visitors Joan Ewing and Ann Hamlet from Congressman Ike Andrews' office. Manager Bob Crumley presented a proposal for the extension of water/sewer lines for a new joint industrial site on the west side of 220 near RTC, currently being considered by Rampon and Stedman Corporations. He explained that though the site is not within Asheboro city limits, it will be annexed at some future time. Therefore, the City has agreed to pay half the cost projected for water/sewer extension. Mr. Mac Ramsey of Rampon and Mr. Keith Crisco of Stedman came before the Board to request the County's participation in paying for the water/sewer line extension. Mr. Ramsey stated that this joint project is now only in the feasibility stage. Rampon plans to build a 20,000 square -foot warehouse and Stedman plans to build a 110,000 square - foot building to consolidate all their flex -knit operations under one roof. Mr. Ramsey said the site in question appears to be suitable because of its location and size (20 acres). Mr. Crisco spoke, saying that he and Mr. Ramsey needed a decision from the Commissioners at this meeting on their willingness to participate in this project. Mr. Crumley noted that it the County were to share costs with the City of Asheboro, the total would be $5,600, with a payback period of 4.7 years. The Commissioners discussed the size and cost of the proposed pumping station for this extension, which is designed to accommodate additional customers at some later time. They agreed that they should fund only half of the cost of a pumping station which would be required accommodate the current project. Darrell Frye made the motion, seconded by Floyd Langley, to fund half the pump station cost, based on $35,600 (as opposed to $45,600). Richard Pugh made a substitute motion to fund up to $45,600, but to work in coordination with the City on the price of the pump station so that the County will pay only half of what is needed for the current project. Darrell Frye agreed to the substitute motion and seconded it, which passed unanimously. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners adjourned to a scheduled public hearing. Minutes for this hearing are recorded separately. On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Floyd Langley, the Commissioners unanimously accepted the Randolph County Planning Board's recommendation to deny the re -zoning request of High Point Elastics. Don Heard, Fire Marshal, presented a map and boundary description and an application from the Randleman Rural Fire District (to be known as Tiger Country Fire District) for qualification for insurance rating. On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commissioners unanimously approved the map and boundary description for the proposed district. On motion of Darrell frye, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commisioners unanimously approved the application for the proposed district. A copy of this application is included by reference. Corrimissioners Minutes November 7, 1983 Page 2 The Manager addressed the Board on general organizational strategies and outlined a proposed computer lease presented by the Register of Deeds. Mr. Crumley's remarks are included by reference. After hearing Mrs. Shaw's proposal; the Board, on motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, upheld the Manager's position opposing the lease and ordered all department heads to work with the Manager and Data Processing to achieve the County's goal of a consolidated countywide system of data processing. The Manager reported that Randolph Rest Home is in need of repair; both inside and outside and that the current lease has expired. One option for the new lease agreement is to increase the rent with the County paying for repairs. Another option is to leave the rent as it is, but to require the lessee to have repairs done. Mr. Crumley noted that it has been eight years since there has been a lease adjustment. On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners unanimously voted to increase the rent to $1200-$1400 per month (to be negotiated by the Manager) and to authorize the County to do all repairs. On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners unanimously approved the 1984 holiday schedule. A copy of the schedule is included by reference. The Manager informed the Board that the Tax Department has made property discoveries with a total value of $45,500,000.00, with resulting taxes and penalties totaling $215,407.00. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners unanimously approved five Department of Transportation requests for additions to the State System of Roads. Copies of these resolutions are included by reference. The Manager related to the Board that he had received a request from the Randolph County Bar Association to place a memorial plaque for deceased attorneys in Courtroom C. Commissioners voiced concerns that others may make a similar reuqest. On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commissioners approved the placement of the plaque in the law library or on the door or outside wall of the law library. The Manager reminded the Commissioners of the Interagency Council officers' installation on November 14 at 1:00 at the Public Library. 1 On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commissioners unanimously approved the addition of Substance Abuse Counselor I (Grade 63) to the County Pay Plan. On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commissioners approved the Willie M Group Home Director position at Grade 68, Step 6, at a salary of $18,576. On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Floyd Langley, the Commissioners unani- mously approved a salary of $21,400 (a 3 -step increase) to be offered to a current employee willing to accept the position of Adult Services Coordinator for this sum of money. Chairman Boyd reported that a dumpster site for the Seagrove area has been located on 220 south of Asheboro, on the right, 700 feet before State Road 1130, on the property of Vernon King. Mr. Crumley requested that Myrick Construction be awarded the construction contract for the dumpster site since they have constructed all other County dumpster sites and have worked well with the County and are familiar with what is needed. The Commissioners, without formal vote, agreed to Commissioners Minutes November 7, 1983 Page 3 this request and decided to wait until the December meeting to vote on the dumpster site. They asked the press to publicize the proposed site so that any citizen opposing the site might have a chance to appear before the Board. The Manager announced that he had just received information from PTCOG concerning an "Awards for Excellence in Development" program, whose purpose is to give recognition to outstanding projects which contribute to the betterment of our region. Bill Boyd announced that he and Commissioner Frye would be attending the Chamber of Commerce retreat November 11 at Myrtle Beach. The Commissioners discussed the Merit Pay Proposal, which had been presented to them a few months earlier. They agreed that, since department heads are exempt from merit increases, all department head increases should be decided by the Board. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners approved the Merit Pay Proposal as follows: 1. $100,000 is to be allocated for the 83-84 budget year. 2. The plan will be effective January 1, 1984. 3. The Commissioners are to receive monthly reports on all merit bonuses. 4. Of the $100,000, $33,000 will be used for longevity. The Manager brought to the Commissioners' attention a letter from the Attorney General whcih reiterates that recipient agencies contracting with the DWI coordinator are not liable for DWI workers. On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commissioners appointed the following people to the Randolph County Water Task Force: Clinton Comer (Seagrove), Kenyon Davidson (Asheboro), Steve Kanipe (Archdale -Trinity), and Harold Holmes (Ramseur). On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commissioners appointed Darrell Frye to be chairman of the Randolph County Water Task Force. On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Floyd Langley, the Commissioners appointed Richard Pugh to be the other Commissioner to serve on the Water Task Force On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners approved the Randleman Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation to reappoint Worth Greeson, D.B. Hilliard, Mildred McDonald, Leon Hucks, and Charles Brown to their board. On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners approved the Randleman Board of Adjustment's recommendation to reappoint Charles "Bud" Lassiter to their board. Frank Willis, Finance Officer, presented a request to pay an ambulance conversion bill out of last year's budget (by appropriating fund balance) since the work was requested last year, even though the bill had just come. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners unanimously accepted this request. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Floyd Langley, the Commissioners unanimously accepted additional funds being received by the Health Department, Social Services, and the Public Library. A copy of the budget amendment is included by reference. On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Floyd Langley, the Commissioners voted to change their December meeting to the 12th and their January meeting to the 9th. On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Bill Boyd, the Commissioners adjourned. mA3� III RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 145 WORTH STREET - ASHEBORO. N. C. 27203 PUBLIC HEARING November 7, 1983 MINUTES Hal Johnson, Property Development Director, explained that High Point Elastics is requesting that approximately 2.05 acres located in the County Zoning District be re -zoned from Residential -Agricultural to Light Indust- rial -Conditional Use to allow an additional 4800 sq. ft. of storage area to be added behind the existing commercial building. The County Planning Board recommends that the request be denied until Deaton Road can be brought to suitable standards that would allow it to safely travel transfer trucks, school buses, and automobiles. Jan Watkins of High Point Elastics stated that plans are for storage, not for manufacturing or additional employees, that deliveries are scheduled not to coincide with school buses, and that the road would be paved if the State could obtain right-of-ways from residents on the road. Henry Hedgecock, Deaton Road resident, presented a petition signed by area residents opposing the re -zoning request. Mr. Hedgecock stated that residents are concerned with spot zoning and owner -share cost of paving industrial level roads. Grayson Spencer, Robbins Road resident, spoke in opposition of the re- zoning request, noting the traffic buildup in the area. Jan Watkins spoke again, assuring the area residents that there will be no additional traffic generated by the proposed expansion. On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Floyd Langley, the Commissioners unanimously voted to adjourn the public hearing.