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120682MINUTES RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS December 6, 1982 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 6, 1982, in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Administration Building, 145 Worth Street, Asheboro, North Carolina. The following members were present for the meeting: Richard Pugh, Chairman, Thurman Hogan, Richard Petty, Kenyon Davidson, and Bill Boyd. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Pugh. On motion of Thurman Hogan, seconded by Richard Petty, the minutes of the November 1, 1982 meeting were unanimously approved. Bob Crumley gave a brief update on the Alexander vs. Hill case. Judge McMillan has made a final order to process all applications timely, increase reporting requirements, impose penalty payments to applicants whose applications are pending without good cause and reduce the 12 -month pending period to six months unless the applicant can show good cause for delay. Randolph County is currently in compliance with all the requirements, and the computer installation will be a great help in timely processing of applications. Upon recommendation from the various Randolph County boards, the following appoint- ments were unanimously approved: Randolph County Planning Board (Motion by Thurman Hogan, second by Bill Boyd) Reappointed: Don Hancock, Andrew Lueker, Ray Farlow Appointed: Tal Harrison Randolph County Board of Health (Motion by Bill Boyd, second by Thurman Hogan) Reappointed: Margaret Greene Appointed: Kenyon Davidson (to fill Floyd Langley's seat) Floyd Langley (Commissioner's seat) Doris Spencer (Archdale) Randolph County Fire Commission (Motion by Thurman Hogan, second by Kenyon Davidson) Reappointed: John Hussey Appointed: Jerry Macon Randolph County Mental Health Board (Motion by Bill Boyd, second by Thurman Hogan) Appointed: Richard Pugh (Commissioner's seat) Randolph County Social Services Board (Motion by Thurman Hogan, second by Richard Petty) Appointed: Darrell Frye (Commissioner's seat) Minutes December 6, 1982 Page 2 Randolph County Public Library Board (Motion by Kenyon Davidson, second by Richard Petty) Reappointed: W.E. Gavin, Howard Ferguson Appointed: Martha Comer Randleman Board of Adjustment (Motion by Richard Petty, second by Thurman Hogan) Reappointed: T.E. Brown, Cecil Hilliard Chairman Richard Pugh presented resolutions of appreciation to Kenyon Davidson -and Thurman Hogan, outgoing commissioners. Copies of these resolutions are included by reference. Bob Crumley gave an update on four old items: Superior Sign Company of High Point is preparing a proposal for signs at the McDowell Center and will have a final proposal ready soon. The computer move is being made this week. By the end of December, all computer installations will be complete. The painting and landscaping around the courthouse is almost finished. There are two pending lawsuits against the County, one involving the trucking industry and one involving the railroads. Our maximum liability in these cases would be $200-$300. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Thurman Hogan, the Board of Commissioners unanimously proclaimed the week of December 19, 1982, as RANDLEMAN TIGER WEEK, in honor of Randleman High School's State Football 2A Championship. A copy of this proclamation is included by reference. In closing comments, Chairman Richard Pugh expressed his appreciation to the press for their coverage and handling of the Board of Commissioners' business, to the department heads and all the employees of Randolph County, and to each fellow commissioner. Chairman Richard Pugh adjourned the meeting until the new members of the Board of Commissioners could be sworn in as County Commissioners. The new members of the Board are Richard Petty (re-elected), Darrell Frye, and Floyd Langley. The new meeting convened at 10:30 a.m. with the following members present: Richard Pugh, Bill Boyd, Richard Petty, Darrell Frye, and Floyd Langley. On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Richard Petty, Richard Pugh was unanimously approved as Acting Chairman for the purpose of electing Chairman and Vice -Chairman. Floyd Langley expressed his appreciation to Richard Pugh for all he had done for Randolph County as Chairman of Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Richard Pugh opened the floor for nominations. Floyd Langley nominated Bill Boyd for the Chairman's position. There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed. Upon motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Darrell Frye, Bill Boyd was unanimously elected Chairman. Upon motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Richard Pugh, Darrell Frye was unanimously elected Vice -Chairman. 7 Minutes / December 6, 1982 Page 3 Chairman Bill Boyd presented a resolution of appreciation to Richard Pugh and expressed his gratitude for all that Richard Pugh had done for the Board of Commissioners and for Randolph County. A copy of this resolution is included by reference. Bob Crumley presented a petition signed by two-thirds of the property owners surrounding the intersection of SR 1003 and SR 2657 requesting that their community be named "Pleasant Ridge." The petition was circulated by Todd Brown, as a project to complete his requirements to become an Eagle Scout. Mr. Brown took the signed petition to the Randolph County Tax Department, where all signatures were certified as being those of property owners in the designated area. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Board unanimously approved by resolution the naming of Pleasant Ridge Community. The resolution must be sent to the North Carolina Department of Transportation in order for the name to receive official recognition and highway signs. A copy of this resolution is included by reference. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved by resolution the following Department of Transportation requests: 1. The addition of Oak Haven Drive and Oak Haven Court in the Forest Oaks Subdivision with Entrance onto SR 1556. 2. The addition of Windemere Circle (South) in the Windemere Heights Sub- division, Section Two. 3. The addition of Red Fox Trail, Rock Dam Drive, and the Access Road in the Hidden Valley Subdivision with Entrance onto SR 1556. 4. The addition of Forest Manor Drive and Oak Court in the Forest Manor Subdivision with Entrance onto SR 1556. A copy of these resolutions is included by reference. Bob Crumley reported that he had made a site visit to the Chatham County Forestry Service with our local forester in order to view their storage facilities and county headquarters. Our District Forestry Service is hoping to get a local bill passed through the General Assembly to appropriate funds for Randolph County to have a county headquarters, equipment shelter, and fire suppression equipment (including a tractor, trailer, fire plow, truck -tractor, and radios). The County is hoping to get about two acres of land donated for the proposed facility. The County's only cost for the facility would be to pay 40% of the salary of an equipment operator. The County currently provides around.$16,000 in salary to the Forestry Service, plus their housing and phones in the McDowell Center. According to the Forestry Service, the proposed equipment is badly needed in Randolph County, not only for fire suppression, but also for forest management and for site preparation for tree plantings. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Richard Petty, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution of local support for a bill to be introduced into the General Assembly to provide the funds for this project. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Darrell Frye, the proposed 1983 Randolph County Holiday Schedule submitted by the County Manager was unanimously approved. A copy of this schedule is inlcuded by reference. Minutes December 6, 1982 Page 4 Bob Crumley announced that NACo has asked member counties for a one-time special service fee for the purpose of alleviating the organization's short-term cash flow problem. Randolph County's portion would be $470.50. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved paying the service fee, to be accompanied by a letter stating our continued support is contingent upon monies being used to retire the debt, not for re-expansion of services which have been cut, and upon NACo',s remaining closer to its original mission, that of direct lobbying for county support. On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Richard Petty, Bill Boyd was unanimously approved to continue to serve as PTCOG delegate from Randolph County. On motion of Bill Boyd, seconded by Darrell Frye, Ed Gavin was unanimously appointed to serve as Social Services Attorney and Alan Pugh was unanimously appointed to serve as Tax Attorney for Randolph County. Bill Ivey, Industrial Bond Authority Attorney, introduced Mr. Bob Libbert of Cleveland Twist Drill Company, who requested final approval from the Board for the issuance of $3,400,000 industrial revenue bonds for his company. Mr. Libbert stated that all new employees for the company, with the exception of six or seven managers, would be local. Also, the company has initiated a second training class at Randolph Technical College to begin in February. Bill Ivey noted that the State has already given its final approval to this project and closing will be around Christmas. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Richard Petty, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the issuance of the bond. A copy of these proceedings is included by reference. Katy Vuncannon, Area Mental Health Director, gave an update of the Willie M. Program. The Mental Health Center is using Caviness School for 26 students in the program, with one child having been placed in a foster home. The current group home place- ment goal is to provide housing for 9-10 youth (4=5 may need a more restricted environment; 4-5 will need only moderate supervision). Mental Health is looking for an appropriate site for building or purchasing a home, but has not found a suitable location. The State will buy the property,.which will then be deeded to the County. Upkeep will remain the State's responsibility. In an update on Dorthea Dix Hospital, Mrs. Vuncannon stated that current patients would be transferred to John Umstead if Dix closes; eventually Mental Health hopes to develop local resources for these patients. Bill Ivey presented Mr. Tom Hollowell, investment banker from Charlotte, who spoke on behalf of Oliver Rubber Company, requesting final approval for $4,500,000 in revenue bonds. The State has already given its final approval, and closing will be December 10, 1982. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Floyd Langley, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the issuance of the bond. A copy of these proceedings is included by reference. Frank Willis, Finance Officer, presented three budget amendments. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the amendments. A copy of these amendments is included by reference. Minutes December 6, 1982 Page 5 Bob Crumley gave an updated budget report and noted that 48% of sales tax has been collected and that no department is overspending. Bob Crumley presented a proposal for increased liability insurance coverage from Johns & Redding Insurance Company. Under the proposed plan, all liability coverage for the County would increase to $1,000,000 with a blanket policy. The total increase in the County's premium would be $3,000-$4,000. The Board discussed this issue at length. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Richard Petty, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the increase in coverage. On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Richard Petty, the meeting was adjourned.