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040290RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 2, 1990 MINUTES The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00 p.m. on April 2, 1990 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Randolph County Office Building, Asheboro. Commissioners Frye, Davidson, Petty and Comer were present. Commissioner Langley was absent. Invocation was given by Chairman Frye. On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the minutes of the March 5, 1990 meeting. Annual Update on Cablevision D.K. McLaughlin of Cablevision presented a map showing all cable system built last year and all cable proposed for this year. He noted that the Hwy 311 project has been delayed because of the widening of that road. Seagrove was activated by last July 31. Update on Friendship Cable TV Alice Dawson, Clerk to the Board, reported that Friendship still has not begun construction in the Coleridge area. Steve Bolick of Friendship has stated that they will begin within the next few weeks. Chairman Frye asked Ms. Dawson to send a letter to Friendship expressing the Board's disappointment that Friendship has not kept to their schedule. Cable TV Franchise Application — South East 1 Cablesystems Jerry Bennett, franchise representative, made a presentation relative to a cable TV franchise application by South East 1 Cablesystems. Chairman Frye expressed some concerns the Board has with South East 1, including references and financial statements. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board voted to deny the application of South East 1 Cablesystems. Mental Health Request — Acquisition of Land Louise Galloway, Mental Health Director, told the Board that Mental Health is currently paying $50,000 a year in rent for office space at several locations. She cited various problems they have with this arrangement, such as inefficient use of clerical support and having no control of rental properties. Ms. Galloway stated that Mental Health would like to purchase property to build their own office facility on. There are three parcels of land available adjacent to the current Mental Health Center which would cost $153,900 to purchase. Mental Health has options on these properties which expire in August. Ms. Galloway noted that architectural and advance planning fees would cost an additional $61,980, for a total of $215,880. She said that her board plans to approach our legislators for assistance in construction funds. Ms. Galloway requested that the County provide the $215,880 needed for land purchase, architectural fees, and advance planning fees. The Board tabled action on this request. Mental Health Request — New Method of Pay Ms. Galloway explained that at the Walker Treatment Center, Mental Health's Commissioners Minutes 4/2/90 Page 2 crisis detox center, they have experienced ongoing staffing problems for the weekends, when they use part-time employees. Their board has approved and is requesting that the County Commissioners approve a version of the Baylor Plan, in which 24 hours worked on a weekend would be considered a full-time job. No extra funds would be needed for implementation; it needs County approval because this special pay arrangement would have to be added to the County's Pay Plan. Hal Scott, Personnel Director, advised the Board that he has reviewed this request and recommends approval. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved amendments to the County Pay Plan necessary to implement the Walker Treatment Center weekend coverage plan. Randleman Lake Update Frank Kime, Executive Director of the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority, provided the Board with an update on the Randleman Lake project. He presented a detailed report on the issues of eminent domain, inter -basin transfer, mitigation, downstream release, the High Point bypass, groundwater contamination, hydropower, and the environmental impact study. Requested Positions - Social Services Hal Scott, Personnel Director, reported that he had reviewed the request for four new income maintenance caseworkers in Social Services (two for AFDC, one for Food Stamps, and one in Medicaid). He analyzed the number and types of clients reporting to the receptionist, the number of clients seen by the caseworkers, the number who had to return for one or more visits, and the amount of waiting time for the different types of service. Based on his observations, Mr. Scott recommended the following action: 1. The two caseworkers for AFDC be authorized to commence effective April 1, 1990,Lor as soon thereafter as possible. 2. The Medicaid position be authorized as soon as possible but no later than July 1, 1990. 3. The Food Stamps position be authorized to begin September 1, 1990. The department has sufficient funds from lapsed salaries to cover the positions prior to July 1, 1990. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the four positions as recommended by Mr. Scott above. Randolph County Board of Education Request - Property Acquisition Rodney Mason, attorney for the Randolph County Board of Education, advised Commissioners that the Board of Education desires to purchase a 26 -acre tract of land adjacent to Eastern Randolph High School, which the owner is" offering for $65,000. G.S. 115C-426 requires the Board to obtain the approval of Commissioners before executing a contract or expending any funds for the purchase. Mr. Mason stated that the appraised value of the property is in line with the asking price. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board adopted a resolution approving the Board of Education's purchase. Resolution included by reference. Commissioners Minutes 4/2/90 Page 3 Rezoning Public Hearing At 4:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests. Hal Johnson, Zoning Administrator, presented the following requests: 1. Arthur Jerry Auman, Franklinville, is requesting that 1} acres on Hwy 64 directly across from the Blue Mist Restaurant, Franklinville Township, be rezoned from RA to HC in order to use the property for commercial purposes. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that the request be approved. 2. Marylu Craig and Bonnie Montgomery, Randleman, are requesting that 1 acre on SR 2123 in Darrow Hills Subdivision, lots 1 and part of 2, Randleman Township, be rezoned from RR to RA/CU to operate a grooming/boarding business for small dogs. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that the request be approved. 3. Don Long, Asheboro, is requesting that 712 acres on the corner of Hwy 134 and SR 1138, Cedar Grove Township, be rezoned from RA to HC to use the property for commercial development. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that the request be denied. Comments - Request #1 Arthur Jerry Auman stated that he plans to move the existing house to the back of the lot and turn it into apartments and put up a commercial building at the front for a tool and equipment business. Comments - Request #2 Bill Trollinger, representing applicant Marylu Craig, stated that the business would be conducted in the basement with no outside runs. Comments - Request #3 Don Long stated that some neighbors signing a list opposing this request had been given incorrect information and that some of these same people have now signed a list in favor of the request. Milton Cole, adjoining property owner, stated that he had surveyed the neighbors and all are against the highway commercial use. James Calloway, adjoining property owner, stated that he has a problem with Mr. Long's drainage flowing onto his land. Pat Cole, neighbor, expressed her concerns over noise, traffic, pollution, and dropping real estate values if the subject site is rezoned commercial. Chairman Frye closed the public hearing at this time. Board Action on Requests On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request of Arthur Jerry Auman. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of Marylu Craig and Bonnie Montgomery. Don Long withdrew his request at this time. Commissioners Minutes 4/2/90 Page 4 Drag Strip Rezoning Request Hal Johnson presented findings of problems experienced by areas located in close proximity to drag strip facilities in Guilford and Davie Counties. He then recommended certain special conditions be placed on the rezoning, including conditions relating to buffers, noise, times of operation, crowd control, trash maintenance, traffic flow, and on -premises billboards. He said the Planning Board was very concerned over the fact that little could be done to alter noise and traffic problems and that entry would be over a 1000' right-of-way against the owner's wishes. Walker Moffitt, on behalf of'the developers, stated that since there is no area in the county zoned heavy industrial, they cannot place the proposed drag strip in area already zoned heavy industrial. He said that one adjacent property owner is in favor of the rezoning and that two entrances to the north of the originally proposed entrance are now available. Pete Oldham, attorney for the opposition, stated that present documentation from D.O.T. shows that traffic concerns for the area around the proposed drag strip are valid. He said that noise is an important factor which will impact the community and which cannot be solved. He asked the Board to uphold the unanimous decision of the Planning Board by turning down the request. Chairman Frye stated that Commissioner Comer has asked the Board to delay action on this matter because he has not had time to study it adequately. Proclamation - Volunteer Week On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board adopted a proclamation for Volunteer Week in Randolph County. A copy is included by reference. D.O.T. Additions On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved 4 additions to the State System of Roads. Resolutions are included by reference. Special Meeting Date The Board set a special meeting for 6:00 p.m. on April 23 to hear presentations. Proclamation - Earth Day On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board adopted a proclamation declaring April 22 as Earth Day in Randolph County. Copy included by reference. Budget Amendment - Public Works On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment 1124 in order to transfer $20,000 from Contingency into the Health Department to cover costs related to Public Works Activities for the remainder of the budget year. Budget amendment included by reference. Budget Amendment - Health Department On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment 1125 to reflect an increase of $1,194 in Home Health funds, an increase of $375 for the Tobacco Cessation Program funds, and a decrease of $1,874 in the Healthy Mothers/Healthy Children Block Grant. Budget amendment included by reference. Commissioners Minutes 4/2/90 Page 5 Appointments - Eastside Fire Department Firemen's Relief Fund On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Eugene Hurley and Jim Pell as trustees of the Firemen's Relief Fund for Eastside Fire Department. Appointments - Nursing Home/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board appointed Alice Dawson, Joanne Moffitt, Cherrie Arrington, and Ruby Winslow to one-year terms on the Nursing Home/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee. Appointments - Aging Committee On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Jim Cole, Garlene Rich, Bill Milner, Dr. Frank Edmondson, Archie Smith, Sr. and Add Penfield to the Aging Committee. Appointment - Mental Health Board On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board appointed Mary Wade to the Mental Health Board. Chairman Frye declared a recess until 7:00 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with a presentation by District Court Judge Richard Toomes on a pre-trial release program. Judge Toomes noted the overcrowding at the 84 year-old Randolph County jail, whose average population is 60-70% pre-trial. The average wait for trial for someone who can't make bond is 156 days, at a cost to the County of $24 per day. Judge Toomes stated that 50% of those could be released if we had some way to screen and supervise them. He proposed a pre-trial release program which would include electronic monitoring for some. Participants would be charged a fee to be in the program and Employment Security Commission would work with the County in finding jobs for those who were not employed. Judge Toomes said that he feels that within two years local jails in North Carolina will be keeping all misdemeanants, which will add greatly to the already overcrowded conditions. He said that the proposed program would require a screening committee to place inmates into the program and an officer to supervise the caseload. Jay Newsome and Anita Hanshaw of B.I. presented information on electronic monitoring equipment used for arrestees in a house arrest program. Adjournment On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board adjourned.