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020689RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF C7OMMISSIONERS MINUTES February 6, 1989 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00 p.m. on February 6, 1989. Commissioners Frye, Langley, Davidson, Petty and Comer were present. Invocation was given by Rev. Richard Crider of Oakhurst Baptist Church in Asheboro. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the minutes of the January 3, 1989 meeting were approved. Resignation of Agricultural Extension Chairman Dr. Clyde Chesney, District Extension Director, advised the Board on the process to be followed for the Extension Service's and Commissioners' joint appoint- ment of a new Chairman of the Randolph County Agricultural Extension Service, following the resignation of Talmadge Baker, effective March 31, 1989. Dr. Chesney explained that Extension personnel in Raleigh will screen applicants and bring one or two recommendations before the Commissioners. The Board agreed to interview the top two candidates when they meet on March 13. Friendship Cable TV Franchise Application - Public Hearing The Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing at 2:30 p.m. to consider a cable TV franchise application by Friendship Cable TV of N.C. Steve Bolick of Friendship told the Board that his company plans to put its headend in the Seagrove area and branch down into Moore and Montgomery Counties from there. They also desire to establish a separate system in the Sophia/Cedar Square area. If they are franchised for both areas, they plan to locate their business office in Asheboro, so that service and repair will be centrally located. He said they will need at least a fifteen -year franchise to recover initial costs. Mr. Bolick stated that Friendship is committed to matching the costs, programming, and quality of service provided by Cablevision, who is already franchised in this county. No one from the audience asked to speak to this issue during the public hearing. Chairman Frye declared the public hearing to be closed. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the first vote for a fifteen -year franchise application of Friendship Cable TV of N.C. for the Seagrove and Sophia/Cedar Square areas. Request for Salary Increase for Public Health Nurses Health Director George Elliott came before the Board to request that Public Health nurses' salaries be upgraded two salary grades. He stated that a statewide nursing shortage has made it difficult to recruit and retain Public Health nurses over the last year. With hospitals and other private sector agencies offering higher pay and lighter workloads, the Health Department is not able to compete in the job market. Mr. Elliott also proposed increases in reimbursement rates for Home Health staff and contract personnel: $25 and mileage for home visits requiring skilled nursing after working hours and on weekends; $90 for a seven-day period of being on-call; and $30 for being on-call on a holiday. These procedures and reimburse- ment rates are detailed on page XVII -1 of the Personnel Proceudres Manual. Commissioners Minutes February 6, 1989 Page 2 On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved l) --raising Public Health nurses' salaries two grades and changing the Classification Plan to reflect this action, effective February 1,_1989 and 2) approved the requested changes in reimbursement rates for Home Health staff and contract personnel, as outlined on page XVII -1 of the Personnel Procedures Manual (copy included by reference). Randolph County Board of Education - Request to Purchase Property Rodney Mason, attorney for Randolph County Board of Education, told Commis- sioners that the School Board desires to purchase 29.015 acres of land from Charles and Pauline Bescher for $165,000 for the purpose of constructing a new facility for the Farmer Elementary School. Under provisions of NCGS 115C-426, they must have the approval of the Commissioners before they enter into a contract or expend any funds for the purchase of a site. Mr. Mason said that the price includes an ease- ment to the Uwharrie River for discharging wastewater and an easement to the waste- water filter plant. Mr. Mason stated that the property had been appraised by Mr. Ira McDowell, but that no written appraisal had been provided to the Board of Education. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board adopted a resolution approving the Board of Education's execution of a contract and expenditure of $165,000 for the purchase of land for the new Farmer Elementary School. A copy of the resolution is included by reference. Request to Change Temporary Mapping Position to Permanent Computer ServIces Position Frank Willis reviewed the County's two computer systems --the main computer system run by the Computer Services Department, which has land records information in it, and the mapping computer run by the Tax Department, which contains geographic information. The mapping project will be completed soon and, at that time, the two systems will have to work together; therefore, they need to be operated out of the same department. The position that supervises the mapping project is a temporary one that will end with the project. Mr. Willis requested that this position become a permanent allocated position within the Computer Services Department with the classification of Computer Programmer. Money for this position is available in the Reappraisal Fund and could be moved to the Computer Services budget without requiring any additional funding for this budget year. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the allocation of a permanent position of Computer Programmer, Grade 67, to the Computer Services Department, effective February 1, 1989; and approved budget amendments 15 and 16 to accomplish this change. Copies of budget amendments 15 and 16 are included by reference. Fire Association Request to Expand Fire Districts to Five -Mile Radius Roger King, President of the Randolph County Firemen's Association, solicited input from the Commissioners on how to expand the current four -mile tax districts to five miles. The Department of Insurance is now allowing any citizen who lives within 5 road miles of a rated fire department to receive the same reduction on fire insurance premiums that formerly only those within a 4 -mile rated district received. These citizens outside the districts get insurance reductions but do not pay taxes for fire protection like those who live inside the 4 -mile radius. The Fire Association is interested in expanding their tax districts to allow a more equitable sharing of the burden of supporting their respective departments. Neil Allen advised the Board that expansion options are to 1)get local legis- lation passed in Raleigh that would allow the Board of Commissioners to set Commissioners Minutes February 6, 1989 Page 3 boundaries; 2) get local legislation passed that would change the percentage of signatures needed on a petition requesting annexation from 2/3 to a simple majority; or 3) obtain petitions with signatures of 2/3 of the residents in the districts. The Board delayed a decision on this matter until their March 13 meeting. Rezoning Requests - Public Hearing At 4:00 p.m. the Board held a duly advertised public hearing on rezoning requests. Hal Johnson presented the following requests: 1. Iris Ellington, Thomasville, is requesting that approximately 30.5 acres located on the east side of SR 1404 near the intersection of SR 1404/SR 1400, Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Mixed (Zoning Map 6793). It is the desire of the applicant to develop a 14 -lot mobile home subdivision. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that this request be denied. 2. Allen Bullard, Asheboro, is requesting that approximately 120 acres located on SR 1504 (Spero Road) approximately 2 miles from Highway 220 By -Pass, Back Creek Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Restricted (Zoning Map 7743). It is the desire of the applicant to develop a 76 -lot resi- dential subdivision. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that this request be approved. 3. Donald Lanier, Asheboro, is requesting that approximately 70 acres located approximately 1 mile off Highway 705 fronting on the north side of SR 2862, Richland Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Restricted (Zoning Map 7684). It is the desire of the applicant to develop a residential subdivision (site built) of 11 lots. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that this request be approved. 4. Lissie Phillips, Archdale, is requesting that approximately 6 acres located on SR 1616 approximately 13,2' mile on the left from Business 85, Trinity Township, be rezoned from Residential Restricted to Residential Mixed/Conditional Use (Zoning Map 6798). It is the desire of the applicant to develop 2 additional spaces for a total of a 5 -space mobile home park. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that the request be denied. 5. Henry Beane, Randleman, is requesting that approximately 91/2 acres located off Southmont Drive on Twelve -Tree Road, Cedar Grove Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Mixed/Conditional Use (Zoning Map 7659). It is the desire of the applicant to develop a 12 -space mobile home park. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that the request be denied. 6. Rebecca Ruth Morris, Franklinville, is requesting that approximately li acres located on the northwest corner of the intersection of SR 2138/SR 2128, Franklin- ville Township, be rezoned from Residential Restricted to Highway Commercial/ Conditional Use (Zoning Map 7774). It is the desire of the applicant to construct a building (30' x 60') to operate a convenience store. The Planning Board recom- mended unanimously that the request be denied. 7. Henry Delk, Sr., Denton, is requesting that approximately 9i acres located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 64/SR 1326, Cedar Grove Town- ship, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial (Zoning Map 7731). It is the desire of the applicant to use the property for industrial Commissioners Minutes February 6, 1989 Page 4 development. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that the request be approved after appropriate buffer zones to protect adjoining residential properties have been established. The recommended buffer zone shall be 50 feet where the property adjoins residential use. No buildings or storage shall be allowed in this buffer and the area shall be planted with evergreens or other trees and hedges so as to form a solid visual barrier between the business and adjoining residential property. 8. Jack Oldham, Trinity, is requesting that approximately 32 acres located at the dead end of SR 1760, Trinity Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial/Conditional Use (Zoning Map 7705). It is the desire of the applicant to use an existing building of 2500 square feet to fabricate foam rubber. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that the request be approved. Comments - Request #1 Crystal Douise, Town & Country Realty, stated that the applicant was not planning to expand beyond the first section and that the State will be paving the dirt section of the road. Wendy Fuller, adjoining property owner, said he is concerned with runoff pollution and said that the contour of the land is such that it will drain across his property. Pam Thayer, Northwest Property Owners Association, presented a petition of 95 signatures opposing this request. She said the increased traffic would be a burden, especially with the one -lane bridge, and said that it would be 5 years before the dirt section could be paved. Linda Swofford, Northwest Property Owneers Association, said that a curve in the road across from the site would be dangerous for children waiting for the bus. Vincent Bridges, neighbor, said he is part of the Uwharrie Streamwatch Group and that this site is only 2 miles above Asheboro's reservoir. Comments - Request #2 Allen Bullard stated that all lots will be at least one acre and all houses must be at least 1400 square feet and will be stick -built. Comments - Request #3 No one spoke for or against this request. Comments - Request #4 Jeff Jennings, 322 Westwood Village, Archdale, said that there has been so much industrial property in the area for so long that additional mobile homes would not be incompatible. Billy Hoover, renter, supported the 2 additional speaces requested. Randal Brown, adjoining property owner, presented a petition opposing the addition of any more mobile homes to the park. Meredith Halsby, adjoining property owner, opposed the request. Commissioners Minutes February 6, 1989 Page 5 Kenneth Flowers, neighbor, opposed the request. Comments - Request #5 Steve Campbell, owner of the park through which traffic for the proposed park would have to go, said the street is not adequate for additional traffic. Comments - Request #6 Rebecca Morris said that the proposed store would be in her front yard and would not devalue the neighborhood. Earl Chapman, Route 1, Franklinville, said the description of the request should show SR 212.2, not SR 2128. He read a letter of opposition signed by 34 people. Betsy Chapman opposed the request. Comments - Request #7 David Delk said the cabinet shop was there before zoning; he just wants to expand it. The equipment already sits on the property and they want to get it inside. David Lambeth, adjoining property owner, stated that there had been some problems with trash and garbage from the cabinet shop and that he could see everything from his house when the leaves are off the trees. Comments - Request #8 Jack Oldham said this site is close for him. He said he would employee four come in about once a month. to where he lives and a good.opportunity people and the delivery truck would Bob Stephenson, representing the seller, said he had received no opposition. William Moss, neighbor, stated his concern over dust. Greg Hines, neighbor, expressed his concern over increased traffic and the children playing in the street. He said no one saw a sign about the Planning Board meeting and no one knew about it. Debra Hines also expressed concern for the many children who play in the street and said they do not want a business at the end of the road because of that. Commissioner Action on Rezoning Requests On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board denied the request of Iris Ellington. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of Allen Bullard. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of Donald Lanier. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board denied the request of Lissie Phillips. Commissioners Minutes February 6, 1989 Page 6 On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board denied the request of Henry Beane. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board delayed action on the request of Rebecca Morris until the March 13, 1989 meeting. On motion of Petty, seconded. by Comer, the Board approved the request of Henry Delk with all the conditions of the buffer zone as recommended by the Planning Board and described earlier in these minutes. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board delayed action on the request of Jack Oldham; until the March 13, 1989 meeting. Seagrove-Ulah Water District Mike Walker, Mayor of Seagrove, presented to the Board a petition calling for the creation of a metropolitan water district and a certification from the Supervisor of Elections showing 443 valid signatures, more than the required 15%, on the petition. Mr. Walker also presented a resolution passed by the Town of Seagrove on May 3, 1988, calling for the formation of a metropolitan water district. Chairman Frye stated that the County will now proceed by notifying the NC Department of Human Resources that we have received the appropriate documentation and are ready to hold a joint public hearing with them. The State will also need a letter from the City of Asheboro indicating their commitment to supply water to the water district. Reorganization for Emergency Services Neil Allen, Director of Emergency Services, advised the Board that because of shifting duties and responsibilities, he needs to reorganize the management structure of the Emergency Services Department. He proposed the following changes: Create the position of EMS Operations Officer (Grade 70) to administer the business of Medical Rescue; create the position of EMS Assistant Operations Officer (Grade 69) to address the operations of Medical Rescue; downgrade the shift supervisor position from Grade 68 to Grade 67 because of lessened respon- sibilities; upgrade the Communications Supervisor from Grade 66 to Grade 67 to make it lateral with Shift Supervisors; delete the position of Training Officer; delete the unassigned EMT position. Mr. Allen stated that both the current organization and the proposed organization would utilize a total of 38 positions. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the new classifications for the reorganization of Emergency Services, as outlined above. Star Cable TV Franchise Application Chairman Frye requested the Clerk to inform the Board of what she had learned about Star Cable TV. Mrs. Dawson stated that she had called local governments in Yadkin, Surry and Stokes Counties and asked for information on Star Cable, who is franchised in all three counties and in several of the towns in those counties. She said that she did not receive one single good reference, but that she did receive reports of many complaints on quality of picture and on service. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board voted not to pursue a franchise application by Star Cable TV. Commissioners Meeting February 6, 1989 Page 7 Set March Meeting Date The Board agreed to hold their regular monthly meeting on March 13 instead of March 6 so that Darrell Frye could attend the Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. D.O.T. Addition On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the addition of Jasper Drive in the Spencer Acres Subdivision. Resolution included by reference. Budget Amendment - Health Departmnet On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved Budget Amend- ment #17, which reflects the following changes in Health Department funds: 1. Receipt of $1,219 supplemental funds in the Home Health Program for services provided to HHSP eligible patients. 2. A decrease of $236 in Title XX funds because of decreased contracted caseload. 3. An increase of $19,272, following approval of Randolph County's request for Rural Obstetrical Incentive Funds. 4. An increase of $200 in Child Health for a State stipend for the support of training Teresa Chamblee, R.N. 5. An increase of $200 in Maternal Health for a State stipend for the support of training Diane Hicks, R.N. 6. An increase of $3,750 allowed by the State for AIDS Control Program. A copy of Budget Amendment #17 is included by reference. Appointments - Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin Committee On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board appointed Carl Howie to replace Dalton Fulcher and appointed David Leonard to replace Tom McIntosh on the Yadkin -Pee Dee River Basin Committee. Adjournment On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned.