010290RANDOLPH COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
January 2, 1990
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00
p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 1990, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Randolph
County Office Building, 707 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye,
Langley, Davidson and Petty were present. Commissioner Comer was absent.
Invocation was given by Rev. B.D. Franklin, Asheboro Church of God.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the minutes of the December 4,
1989 meeting were approved.
Retirement Plaque
Chairman Frye, on behalf of the Board, presented a retirement plaque to
Christine Kivett, who is retiring after 15 years with the Public Library.
Auditor's Report
Marie Martin, Assistant Branch Manager of Strand, Skees, Jones & Company of
Asheboro, presented the County's audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30,
1989. She noted that the written report is more comprehensive this year because
the County has applied for the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting
award from the Governmental Finance Officers Association. If the County wins
this award, it will give us a better bond rating. The statistical section
included in the report will be helpful in the upcoming bond sales.
Request for WIC Positions
George Elliott, Health Director, requested a Nutritionist II and a Clerk
Typist III position for the WIC Program because of additional caseload. He
stated that funding from the state is currently available to support both these
positions and that continuation of the positions after June 30, 1990 will be
contingent upon funding from the state.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved these two
positions, subject to current and future funding by the state.
Scrap Tire Disposal Program
Mr. Elliott requested permission to establish a separate tire collection
site at the landfill to become operational by March 1, 1990. Costs for site
preparation and operations is estimated to be $6,500, which will come from funds
already budgeted for the landfill. He also requested authorization to contract
with BFI to shred all car and truck tires on an "as needed" basis. The company
will move the necessary equipment to the collection site after the County has
collected approximately 20,000 tires, which would probably be in the next fiscal
year. State funds for shredding will be available on a quarterly basis
beginning in April, 1990.
Steve Potter with BFI showed a film demonstrating their portable tire
shredding equipment and discussed the proposed contract.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board authorized Mr.
Elliott to proceed with site preparation and expend the $6,500 needed for this.
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On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board delayed action on a
contract for shredding tires in order to review vendors.
Contract with Ramseur for Coleridge Water Line
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved a contract
with the Town of Ramseur for the water line to Coleridge School. A copy of the
contract is included by reference.
D.O.T. Additions
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved two additions
to the State System of Roads. Resolutions are included by reference.
D.O.T. Abandonments
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved four
abandonments from the State System of Roads. Resolutions are included by
reference.
Seagrove -Ulan Metropolitan Water District Appointments
The Clerk informed the Board that the Commission for Health Services has
approved by resolution the creation of the Seagrove-Ulah Metropolitan Water
District of Randolph County. The Board may now appoint three members to the
district board.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board appointed Jack Lail
to a three-year term, Margaret Hayes to a two-year term, and Larry Black to a
one-year term on the district board.
Bond Referendum Certification & Statement of Results Resolution
The Clerk presented to the Commissioners the Certificate of Canvass of the
Board of Elections for the November 7, 1989 election concerning school bonds.
She then read at length for the Commmissioners' consideration a resolution
certifying and declaring the results of said election.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved this
resolution. A copy is included by reference.
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, noted that the requests of Frank
Edmonson, III and William M. Gaines had been withdrawn, while the request of
Dwight Meredith had been postponed. He then presented the following requests:
1. Herman McDowell & Reid Kearns of Asheboro are requesting that 150 acres on
SR 2106, Providence Township, be rezoned from RA to RR for restricted
residential development. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval.
2. Thomas Blasinghim, Asheboro, is requesting that one acre on the northwest
corner of Hwy 64/SR 2256, Franklinville Township, be rezoned from RA to HC/CU
for an automotive sales lot. The Planning Board recommended by a 6/1 vote that
this request be approved.
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3. Benjamin & Vivian Hill, Denton, are requesting that 1 acre on SR 1179, New
Hope Township, be rezoned from RA to HC/CU in order to use an existing building
to operate a grocery store and gameroom. The Planning Board unanimously
recommended approval.
4. Petroleum Sales, Inc. of Randleman is requesting that 112 acres on the corner
of Hwy 311/SR 1944, New Market Township, be rezoned from RR to HC for commercial
development. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval.
5. A & C Enterprises, Randleman, is requesting that 104 acres on SR 1002,
Richland Township, be rezoned from RA to RM to develop a 23 -lot subdivision of
both site -built and manufactured homes. The Planning Board unanimously
recommended approval.
Comment - Request Ill
Ken McDowell stated he would answer any questions.
Comment - Request 112
Thomas Blasingim stated he would answer any questions.
Hilda Trogdon presented a petition from area residents opposing the
request.
Joyce Trogdon, area resident, stated she wanted to keep the area
residential.
Comment - Request 113
Vivian Hill stated she would answer any questions. She recognized three
neighbors present who support her request.
Comment - Request 114
Wayne Webster stated he would answer any questions.
Comment - Request 35
Ben Coleman stated he would answer any questions.
Commissioner Action on Requests
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved the request of
Ken McDowell and Reid Kearns.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the request of
Thomas Blasingim.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the request of
Benjamin and Vivian Hill.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of
Petroleum Sales, Inc.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved the request
of A & C Enterprises.
Organization of Solid Waste
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Manager Frank Willis presented a proposal to create a Public Works
Department which would oversee solid waste, water and sewage and which would be
headed by an engineer as Public Works Director. Personnel would include:
Public Works Director (Grade 78)
Solid Waste Specialist (Grade 70)
from the Health Department
Secretary IV (Grade 59)
2 Landfill Scale Operators/Clerks
- transfer J.D. Smith into this position
(Grade 57 or 59)
Mr. Willis outlined a tentative timetable for recruiting, setting up the
department, developing a solid waste plan, and implementing tipping fees. He
further suggested that a committee made up of the Manager, Personnel Director,
and two Commissioners interview and select the Public Works Director. He stated
that if the department were set up by March 1, 1990, the cost this fiscal year
would be about $25,000, which would have to come from Contingency.
George Elliott noted that the Health Department spends $10,000 annually on
consulting engineering fees, which would help offset an engineer's salary.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved Mr. Willis's
proposal for organization, with Commissioners Frye and Davidson to serve on the
recruiting committee.
Starting Salary for Personnel Director
Manager Frank Willis reported that the Personnel Director applicant he
would like to hire would require a salary of $36,300. Mr. Willis stated that
under our Personnel Ordinance, he cannot hire anyone above standard job rate.
The Personnel Director position was authorized by the Board at Grade 76.
Standard job rate for Grade 76 is $33,000. He requested that the Commissioners
reclassify this position to Grade 78, standard job rate for which is $36,300.
Mr. Willis announced that applicant he has selected is Mr. Hal Scott, who
has six years of experience in personnel consulting and has worked with 73 North
Carolina counties. Mr. Scott is also a former County Manager for Alamance
County and a former Personnel Director for Guilford County.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board reclassified the
Personnel Director position to Grade 78.
Surplus Property Offer from County Schools
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, this item was tabled until the
February meeting.
Budget Amendment - Health Department
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved Budget
Amendment 1114, which reflects the following state funds received: $3,066 in
the Maternal Health Program, $6,094 in Jordan -Adams allocations and Healthy
Mothers/Healthy Children Block Grant, and $6,000 in the Environmental Health
Program. A copy of this budget amendment is included by reference.
Guil-Rand Fire Protection District Appointments
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board reappointed Randall
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Bowman, James Blair and R. H. Lassiter to the Guil-Rand Fire Protection District
Commission for two-year terms.
High Point Urban Area Transportation Advisory Committee Appointment
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board reappointed Darrell Frye
as its representative on the High Point Urban Area Transportation Advisory
Committee for 1990.
Asheboro Planning Board Appointment
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board reappointed Ed
Swicegood as an extraterritorial member on the Asheboro Planning Board for a
five-year term.
Area Aging Plan Review Committee
Official appointments were tabled until the February meeting.
Adjournment
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned.