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100289RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES October 2, 1989 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00 p.m. on October 2, 1989 in Courtroom B, County Courthouse, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Davidson, Petty and Comer were present. Commissioner Langley was absent. Invocation was given by Rev. Russ Ward of First Presbyterian Church in Asheboro. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, minutes of the September 5, 11, and 25 meetings were approved. Collection of Taxes for Liberty On motion of Comer, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved a contract to begin collecting taxes for the Town of Liberty July 1, 1990. A copy of this contract is included by reference. Pawnbroker License Policy On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board agreed to extend the current pawnbroker license policy until December 5, 1989 to give staff time to draft a pawnbroker ordinance for introduction at the November meeting and adoption at the December meeting. D.O.T. Additions On motion of Comer, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved resolutions for additions to the State System of Roads. Resolutions are included by reference. Appointment - Mental Health Board On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Leo Derrick to the Mental Health Board. Personnel Study Hal Scott, personnel consultant with David M. Griffith & Associates, presented his final report on the County's pay plan and classification plan. His plan recommends upgrading the salary schedule by 4.5%, dropping off the first hiring step, adding an extra step at the top of the range, and reclassifying certain individual positions. Mr. Scott said that Randolph is 17% below other counties in the region for hiring step; with implementation of his recommendations, Randolph would be 8-9% below. Various department heads and Mr. Kim Newsom, State Regional Personnel, spoke in support of Mr. Scott's plan. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the plan as presented by Mr. Hal Scott of David M. Griffith & Associates; instructed the County Manager to make the appropriate changes to Appendix A --Classification Plan and Appendix B --Pay Plan of the Randolph County Personnel Ordinance, required to implement the changes presented; and instructed the changes to be implemented, effective October 1, 1989. On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved Budget October 2, 1989 Minutes Page 2 Amendment #6, which allocates $310,320 from Contingency Appropriation and increases Restricted Intergovernmental Revenue by $31,336, to be distributed to the various departments for implementation of the personnel study. Budget Amendment #6 is included by reference. Request for Additional Position — Administration County Manager Frank Willis provided a chart comparing Randolph to other counties in the area and to counties similar in size for number of employees in the area of general administration. Mr. Willis explained that Randolph has fewer employees to do the same work that is performed in the other counties. Mr. Willis presented a request to upgrade a personnel assistant position (Grade 59) to a personnel director position (Grade 76) and to add a new position of Secretary IV (Grade 59). Mr. Willis explained that the personnel assistant will be moving to Finance, leaving that position vacant. Sara Baker, Personnel Officer, would be reclassified to Personnel Technician and would work under the supervision of the Personnel Director. Mr. Willis said that a professional personnel director is needed because personnel is both his and the County Attorney's weakest area. The secretary position is needed to perform the clerical functions in the Manager's office and to help the Clerk to the Board. Mr. Willis stated that money to fund these positions for the remainder of the year could come from a Planner I position which has never been filled. Hal Johnson, Planning & Zoning Director, has agreed to moving the money into Administration. Mr. Willis noted that Hal Scott has agreed to help recruit and screen applicants for the Personnel Director position. On.motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board agreed to reclassify the Personnel Assistant position to a Personnel Director, Grade 76; to reclassify the Personnel Officer to Personnel Technician; and to add a new position of Secretary IV, Grade 59 for the Administration Department. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved Budget Amendment #8, which transfers $26,060 from Planning & Zoning to Administration. This budget amendment is included by reference. Repair of Confederate Statue The Board received a written report from.Alice Dawson, Clerk, concerning repair of the Confederate statue, which was damaged by winds from Hurricane Hugo. Ms. Dawson advised that Van Der Staak Restorations of Seagrove is the only known company in North Carolina capable of repairing the statue and that Mr. Van Der Staak has a good reputation concerning his work. Mr. Van Der Staak has submitted an itemized bid totaling $4880 for repair and cleaning of the statue. Chairman Frye announced that D.K. McLaughlin of Cablevision had notified him that Cablevision plans to donate $2,000 toward the cost of repairing the statue and that Cablevision has challenged other businesses and civic groups in the community to contribute the remaining amount. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved a contract with Van Der Staak Restorations to repair and clean the Confederate statue for $4880. 10/2/89 Minutes Page 3 On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment V, which transfers $4880 from Contingency Appropriation to Public Building (Maintenance). This budget amendment is included by reference. Rezoning Public Hearing At 4:00 p.m. Chairman Frye opened an advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests. Hal Johnson, Zoning Administrator, presented the following requests: 1. Derick Apple, High Point, is requesting that 19 acres on SR 1564 just south of the intersection with SR 1565, Trinity Township, be rezoned from RA to RM/CU to expand his existing mobile home park with 4 additional spaces. The Planning Board unanimously recommended denial, noting that the existing mobile home park is a nonconforming use and not compatible with the Land Use Plan. 2. Bill Lineberry, Denton, is requesting that 512 acres on Highway 49 just west of the intersection with SR 1171, Concord Township, be rezoned from RA to HC/CU to construct a printing plant. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. 3. Faye Leonard and Debra Burgess, Liberty, are requesting that 3 acres on Highway 49 be rezoned from RA to HC/CU to construct a warehouse for furniture storage. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. 4. William Cox, Ramseur, is requesting that 21 acre (out of a 712 acre tract) on SR 2628 south of "The Farm" Subdivision, Columbia Township, be rezoned from RA to RA/CU to operate a car sales business (and obtain a dealer's license) at his residence. The Planning Board recommended 5/2 that the request be denied, with the majority feeling that the commercial nature of this business would not be compatible with the agricultural residential character of the area. 5. Delmar Morgan, Trinity, is requesting that i acre (out of a 6 acre tract) on SR 1558 across from the intersection with SR 1557, Trinity Township, be rezoned from RA to RA/CU to operate a car sales business at his residence. The Planning Board unanimously recommended denial of the request as not compatible with the Land Development Plan. Comments - Request #1 Joel Farlow, who lives in the subdivision north of this tract, stated his concern that the proposed expansion would not be in keeping with the area surrounding it. He presented a petition signed by 39 neighbors opposing this request and any future expansion. Ron Wilkins, resident of the same subdivision, opposed the request and stated concerns over decrease in property values. Max Nance, resident of the same subdivision, opposed the request. Comments - Request #2 Bill Lineberry, applicant, said he would employ about 25 people and that trucks would be coming to the site to deliver paper and to take shipments. Comments - Request #3 Debra Burgess, applicant, stated that she and her partner have been renting 10/2/89 Minutes Page 4 a building for their business for over a year. Comments - Request #4 Wes Moser, attorney for the applicant, stated that Mr. Cox wishes to withdraw the request. Comments - Request #5 Brown Cumby, adjoining property owner, opposed the request. Action on Rezoning Requests On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board denied the request of Derick Apple. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request of Bill Lineberry. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request of Faye Leonard and Debra Burgess. On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board denied the request of Delmar Morgan. Recess At 4:40 p.m. Chairman Frye declared a recess until 7:00 p.m., with the meeting to reconvene at Seagrove Elementary School for a public hearing. Public Hearing - Seagrove-Ulah Metropolitan Water District At 7:00 p.m. the meeting reconvened in the cafeteria of Seagrove Elementary School.' Chairman Frye introduced Board members and County staff, Seagrove Mayor Mike Walker, Asheboro Mayor Joe Trogdon, Ernie Cain of the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, and his assistant Wade McDonald. Mr. Frye stated that the purpose of this meeting was to conduct a joint public hearing of the Randolph County Commissioners and the N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources and that the hearing must be held in the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether or not to create a metropolitan water district. He noted that the Randolph County Commissioners on February 6, 1989 had received a resolution from the Town of Seagrove and a petition from the unincorporated areas signed by not less than 15% of the voters living in the area, both of which stated the necessity for the creation of a metropolitan water district. The County met state advertising requirements for the public hearing by publishing a notice of the hearing for four weeks in a local newspaper and by posting a notice on the Commissioners' meeting room door. Mr. Frye stated that the Commission for Health Services in Raleigh, as well as the Randolph County Commissioners, must adopt a resolution supporting the creation of the water district. Then the County must advertise a copy of the Health Commission's resolution in a newspaper two times. Any court action to set aside the metropolitan water district must be commenced within 30 days after the first publication of this resolution. Ernie Cain, District Engineer with the N.C. Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, explained how a metropolitan water district is created, operated and governed. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned to a public 10/2/89 Minutes Page 5 hearing to discuss the proposed metropolitan water district. Jack Lail of Mid -State Plastics stated that they provide over 200 jobs in the community and that they depend entirely on wells. They support the water district. Darius Luck of Luck's Inc. said they have over 300 employees, depend on wells, and support the water district. Bob Trogdon, Assistant Superintendent of Randolph County Schools, said they want to have a safe water supply for the 900+ students at Seagrove School and that they support the water district. Chuck Baiden, Seagrove resident and businessman, supported the water district. He questioned whether residents could be forced to tap on to the water system. Darrell Alexander, owner of a mobile home park, asked if a mobile home park would have a master meter or individual meters for each lot and who would pay. Leonard Hyatt, resident, expressed concern over what price Asheboro, as water supplier, might sell water to the water district. Darrell Voncannon, representing the Seagrove Fire Department, spoke in support of the water district. Mike Walker, Mayor of Seagrove, said the Town of Seagrove supports the water district. Norma. Jean Allred, realtor and resident, said a water system would be very important for residential growth. Buford Green, resident, spoke in support. Stan Beck, resident, spoke in support. Chairman Frye asked the citizens present for a show of hands who was in favor of forming a metropolitan water district and who was opposed to it. The vote was unanimous in favor of the water district. Chairman Frye declared the public hearing closed. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board adopted a resolution supporting the creation of the Seagrove-Ulah Metropolitan Water District of Randolph County. Resolution included by reference. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned at 7:50 p.m.