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120489RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES DECEMBER 4, 1989 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00 p.m. on December 4, 1989 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Randolph County Office Building, 707 McDowell Road, Asheboro. Commissioners Frye, Langley, Davidson, Petty and Comer were present. Welcome to the new facility was given by Richard Pugh, former county commissioner. Invocation was given by Marion Smith, Social Services Director. Reorganization of the Board On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board reappointed Darrell Frye as Chairman. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board reappointed Floyd Langley as Vice Chairman. On motion of Comer, seconded by Langley, the Board reappointed Darrell Frye as PTCOG Delegate. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board reappointed Ed Gavin as County Attorney. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board reappointed Alice Dawson as Clerk to the Board. Approval of Minutes On motion of Comer, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the minutes of the November 6, 1989 meeting. Proclamation for Lee Stone On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a proclamation in honor of Lee Stone, who was recently inducted into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame. A copy is included by reference. Area Aging Plan Venice Preston of PTCOG explained the Region G Area Plan for Aging. She informed the Board that they should appoint by January a committee to review and validate our county aging profile, which is prepared by the state. The committee should be comprised of both consumers and providers, including providers from non-traditional agencies such as banks and law firms. Randolph County Veterans Council Frank Rose, Commander of the newly formed Randolph County Veterans Council, reported on the purpose and activities of the council since its organization. Mental Health Budget Amendment On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment #13 to reflect the addition of $233,210 from state and federal funds to the Mental Health budget. A copy is included by reference. 12/4/89 Minutes Page 2 Update on Appraisal Billy Chilton, Tax Supervisor, discussed in detail his department's capabilities to do an in-house reappraisal in 1993, with the exception of contracting with a consultant to do the industrial and commercial appraisals. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved a resolution authorizing Billy Chilton to negotiate with consultants to appraise industrial and commercial properties for the 1993 revaluation. A copy is included by reference. New Procedures for Jury Commission Lynda Skeen, Clerk of Court, explained new computerized procedures the Jury Commission is using for the process of selecting and notifying jurors. Medicaid Eligibility Specialist Position at Mental Health Louise Galloway, Mental Health Director, and Marion Smith, Director of Social Services, discussed their desire to continue the medicaid eligibility specialist (Social Services position) at the Mental Health Center through June in order to better evaluate the benefits derived from having this service located at Mental Health. This position was approved on a six-month trial basis earlier and was funded by the state. On motion of Comer, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved extending this state -funded position through June 30, 1990. D.O.T. Addition On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a resolution adding Oakwood Court in the Southgate Estates Subdivision to the State System of Roads. A copy is included by reference. Surplus Property Offer from County Schools The Board delayed action until January on an offer of surplus property from the Randolph County Schools, pending further information. Pawnbroker's License Ordinance On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved a pawnbroker's license ordinance. This was the second vote on the ordinance. Appointments - Board of Health On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the reappointment of Dr. Tony Cranford, Dr. Kelly Harris, Dr. Robert Scott, and Dr. William Torgerson and the appointment of Jane Reid, R.N., to three-year terms on the Board of Health. Appointment - County Planning Board On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board reappointed Charles Adams to a three-year term on the County Planning Board and deferred action on the other vacancy. The Board recognized the good job Guy Troy had done as a Planning Board member, but felt that they could not reappoint him since he now lives in the Town of Liberty's zoning jurisdiction. Appointment - Tag Commission On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board reappointed Allen Holt to a three-year term on the Randolph County Tax Commission. 12/4/89 Minutes Page 3 Rezoning Public Hearing At 4:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised rezoning public hearing. Hal Johnson, Zoning Administrator, presented the following requests: 1. Carl Anderson, Jr., Ramseur; Beatrice Anderson, Ramseur; Grace Trogdon, Panama City, Fla; and D.O. & Juanita Trogdon, Asheboro, are requesting that 23 acres fronting on Hwy 64/49 and Old Hwy 64/49, Franklinville Township, be rezoned from RA to HC for commercial development. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. 2. Richard & Jandene Hill, Randleman, are requesting 1 acre on SR 1933, New Market Township, be rezoned from RA to RA/CU in order to obtain a dealer's license to sell automobiles. The Planning Board recommended 4-3 that the request be approved with a limit of 8 cars allowed for display at any given time. 3. Jerry Auman, Asheboro, is requesting 1 acre on SR 2607, Goldmine Acres lot 16, Grant Township, be rezoned from RR to RA/CU in order to obtain a dealer's license, with the condition that all vehicles would remain parked behind the residence, no more than 3 to 5 vehicles on the property for sale at one time. The Planning Board recommended 5-2 that the request be approved with the condition that no more than 5 vehicles be allowed for display at any one time and that these vehicles be located in the rear of Mr. Auman's residence. 4. Charles Smith, Randleman, is requesting 22 acres on SR 1936, Level Cross Township, be rezoned from RA to HC/CU for construction of a convenience store. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that this request be denied because of watershed protection needs. 5. Mike Richardson, Ramseur, is requesting that 16 acres on SR 2453, Franklinville Township, be rezoned from RA to RR for development of a 9 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that this request be approved. Public Comment on Request #1 John Ogburn, attorney for the applicants, offered to answer questions. Public Comment on Request #2 The applicants spoke in support of their request. Public Comment on Request #3 The applicant spoke in support of his request. Public Comment on Request #4 No one spoke. Public Comment on Request #5 The applicant offered to answer questions. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Action on Requests On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request of Carl Anderson, et al. 12/4/89 Minutes Page 4 On motion of Comer, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the requests of Richard Hill and Jerry Auman, subject to conditions the Board may make in the future concerning used car sales at residences. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board denied the request of Charles Smith. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of Mike Richardson. Junked Vehicle Legislation Hal Johnson discussed Senate Bill 192, which deals with counties' authority to regulate junked vehicles because of aesthetic benefits to the community. He noted that the N.C. Association of County Commissioners and the N.C. League of Municipalities are drafting model ordinances for local governments to use in dealing with this issue. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Board recessed at 5 p.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At 7:00 p.m. the Board received a report from George Elliott, Health Director, concerning solid waste management in Randolph County. He highlighted new state regulations concerning scrap tires, recycling, medical waste, batteries, white goods, and yard waste. He discussed charging tipping fees at the landfill and the possibility of reorganizing solid waste into a new department that would be separate from the Public Health Department. J.D. Smith made a presentation on recycling and roadside littering. County Manager Frank Willis explained how an enterprise fund works and how the landfill could operate within this framework. The Board directed Mr. Willis and Mr. Elliott to determine a solid waste management plan for Randolph County, including recycling, reorganization, and compacting at the landfill dumpster, and to report on these items at the January 2, 1990 meeting. They authorized Mr. Elliott to proceed with preparation of a tire shredding site. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved the initiation of tipping fees July 1, 1990, to help offset the cost of the landfill and, in the meantime, to determine amounts for fees, how to implement them, and how to reorganize. Adjournment On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned.