120291RANDOLPH COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
December 2, 1991 Minutes
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00
p.m. on December 2, 1991 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office
Building, 707 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Invocation was given by Rev. William
Berry, Giles -Charlotte Charge, United Methodist Church, Asheboro. Commissioners
Frye, Comer, Davidson, Langley and Petty were present.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved the minutes of
the November 4, 1991 meeting.
Reorganization of the Board
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board elected Darrell Frye as
Chairman.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board elected Kenyon Davidson as
Vice -Chairman.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board appointed Ed_ Gavin as
County Attorney.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board appointed Alice Dawson as
Clerk to the Board.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board appointed Darrell Frye as
Piedmont Triad Council of Governments Delegate.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board appointed Darrell Frye as
their representative on the High Point Transportation Advisory Committee.
Sale of Computer Equipment
Patty Sykes, Purchasing Agent, stated that the County's new computer system
is on-line and that the old system, a Microdata 9000, has been taken out of
service. She requested that the Board declare the following equipment surplus and
authorize its sale by sealed bid procedure: Microdata Computer; ACLC, for 9000
(5); Memory, 1 MB for 9000 (2).
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board declared this equipment
surplus and authorized its sale by sealed bids.
Bid Award - Hauling Recyclables and Operating Recycle Center
Ms. Sykes presented the following proposals for hauling recyclables and
operating the recycle center:
Company Hauling Operation
Randolph Sheltered landfill - $0/month two-day wk - $308/wk
Workshop other sites - $38/haul additional day - $154/day
Recycle America landfill - $64/month two-day wk - $400/wk
other sites - $32/haul additional day - $160/day
BFI Recycling Systems landfill - $0/month two-day wk - $645/wk
other sites - $53.69/haul additional day - $322/day
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North Asheboro
Construction
landfill - $2288/month two-day wk - $750/wk
other sites -$100/haul additional day - $388/day
Industrial Waste landfill -'$457/month two-day wk;-.$845/wk
Services other sites - $271/haul additional day - $880/day
On motionof Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board awarded a seven-month
contract. to Randolph Sheltered Workshop.
Air Cargo Study Report
Talmadge Baker, Chairman of. the Randolph County Air Cargo Study Committee,
reported -on recent activities of the Southern Piedmont Air Cargo Industrial Park
Committee relative to the possible location of a global air cargo facility in the
Sandhills area. He noted that Randolph has no vote on the Southern Piedmont
Committee because we have not made a financial commitment to it. Montgomery,
Richmond and Anson counties and the Pee Dee Council of Governments have all made
contributions.
Reauest for Startin¢ Salary Above Standard Job Rate for Environmental Health
Hal Scott, Personnel Director, recommended rehiring an -environmental health,
specialist at step 4, based on the employee's previous experience and work record
and on the current labor market. This employee was at step 4.when she left the
County's employ in 1990.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved hiring Balinda
Ferree at grade 68, step 4.
Public Hearing - Economic Development Grant for Timken
At 2:30 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to
receive public comments on the County's pending application on an economic
development block grant for The Timken Company. Fred Hobbs of Hobbs & Upchurch,
administrator.for�-the grant, said the $600,000 being applied for would be used
primarily for water. Chairman Frye called for public comments or questions and no
one spoke. The.public hearing was closed.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board authorized the filing of
the application and authorized the Chairman.to sign the application and to act on
the Board's behalf regarding the application.
Pawnbroker License Renewal
Alice Dawson, Clerk to the Board, advised the Board that the pawnbroker
license renewal application from Harry Franklin Chamberlin was in order and that
there was no apparent reason not to renew his license.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board renewed.the pawnbroker
license for Mr. Chamberlin. This license expires December 15, 1992.
Resolution Certifying Results of Jail Bond Referendum
Alice Dawson, Clerk to the Board, presented to the Board a -Certificate of
Canvass of the Randolph County Board of Elections. She then read at length a
resolution certifying the results of the November 5, 1991 jail bond referendum.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adopted a resolution
certifying the results of the bond referendum. A copy is included by reference.
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Discussion on Proposed Jail'
The Board briefly discussedwhatthey should do about the proposed new jail.
since the bond referendum failed. They decided to postpone any decisions until
their regular January meeting or at a special meeting in early January.
Appointments - Board of Health
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board appointed Henry Darr,
registered engineer, and Jackie Greenlee, registered nurse, to the Board of
Health.
Appointments - Nursing/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board reappointed Henry Burch,
Russell Kirkman, and Addie Luther to the Nursing/Domiciliary Home Advisory
Committee.
Budget Amendment - Health
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved Budget Amendment
4116, which corrects Budget Amendment 1110 by classifying the $5,530 March of Dimes
funds as miscellaneous" revenue instead of restricted intergovernmental revenue. A
copy is included by reference.
Mental Health - Archdale Facilities
Louise Galloway, Mental Health Director, presented a proposal to open a
satellite mental health clinic in the Archdale -Trinity area. She said Mental
Health.has identified -$108,155 from existing resources or new allocations from the
State that can be used for this project. They need an additional $10,000 from the
County in order to fund the total cost for the six-month period of January through
June of 1992. Ms. Galloway pointed out that her agency would need -$25,000-
$40,000 from the County for a full year of operation from July 1991 through June
1993. 1
Several people in the audience stood in support of this request. Nancy
Redding,school social worker in'the Archdale/Trinity area, stated that she has
worked with many families who need mental health services but who are not able to
come to Asheboro to receive them.
On motion of Frye,.seconded by Petty, the Board voted -to approve Mental
Health's $10,000 request.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved Budget Amendment
1118, which transfers $10,000 from Contingency to Mental Health. A copy is
included by reference.
Approval of Mental Health Final Budget
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment
1117, which reflects an additional $270,331 allocated to Mental Health ($260,331
from the State and the $10,000 received from the County earlier in this meeting).
A copy is included by reference: -
Aging Block Grant Advisory Committee
Bill Milner, Chairman of. the Randolph County Aging Services Task Force,
reported that the General Assembly has established aHome and Community Care Block
Grant for Older Adults. He stated that the Commissioners need to appoint a Block
Grant Advisory Committee to make recommendations on the appointment of a lead
agency to administer the block grant funds. These funds are currently
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administered through the Area Agency on Aging through PTCOG. -
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board voted to continue to have
PTCOG administer aging funds for the '92 year and appointed the following to the
Block Grant Advisory Committee: Archie Smith, Elizabeth Swaim, Don Hancock, Ocie
Brown, Keith Crisco, Carol Matney, Bill Milner, Louise Moose, and Lee Phoenix.
Public Hearing - Rezoning Requests and Zoning Ordinance Amendment
At 4:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to
consider rezoning requests. Hal Johnson, Zoning Administrator,.stated that Donald
Lanier has asked that his request be postponed. Mr. Johnson presented the -
following requests:
1. Berry Bowers, Thomasville, is requesting 73 acres on SR 1401, Tabernacle
Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a site -built subdivision of 35 lots.
This request was postponed from the Commissioners' November meeting. The Planning
Board recommended approval 5-2.
2. Terry Trotter, Thomasville, is requesting 5.7 acres on SR 1339, Tabernacle
Township, be rezoned from RA to RM/CU to build 4 rental dwellings. The Planning
Board unanimously recommended approval.
3. Phil Henley, Asheboro, is requesting 30 acres on SR 2611, Franklinville
Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a 37 -lot subdivision. The Planning
Board unanimously recommended approval. -
Comments - Request #1
Berry Bowers stated that only 3 lots front the road and that all lots are
highly restrictive.
Alvin Myers opposed the development, stating that the road is dangerous.
Vicki Summey asked about the acreage involved in the request.
Ed Myers said that the road is not safe.
Comments - Request #2
Terry Trotter, applicant, offered to answer any questions.
Comments - Request #3
Lee Roberts, Greystone Road, Asheboro, offered to answer any questions.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Hal Johnson reported that during the 1990 short session the General Assembly
ratified Senate Bill 766, which gives a two-year vested right with respect to any
property upon the valid approval of a site-specific development plan by the
County, regardless of actual construction or development. The legislation
requires that the County identify by ordinance what constitutes a site-specific
development plan. To bring Randolph County into compliance with this new law, Mr.
Johnson recommended the following amendment to the Randolph County Zoning
Ordinance: Amend Article XIII, Administration and Legal Provisions, Section 4,
Changes and Amendments, to include
"Section 4, Item H: Vested Rights
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Requests to establish vested rights in accordance with. G.S. 153A-344.1
by a Site Specific Development Plan shall include that information and
process required for issuance of a Conditional Use Permit,.Special Use
Permit, or Subdivision Plat approval as specified in the Randolph County
Unified Development Ordinance."
Comments - Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No one spoke.
The public hearing was closed.
Action on Rezoning Requests
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of
Berry Bowers as a Residential Restricted/Conditional Use request, with no more
than 29 lots allowed, site -built homes only. Darrell Frye voted no on this
request.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of
Terry Trotter.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of
Phil Henley. Martha Comer abstained from voting due to a conflict of interest.
Action on Zoning Ordinance Amendment
On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board amended the Randolph
County Unified Development Ordinance as recommended by Mr. Johnson. Specific
wording of the amendment is shown above.
Adjournment
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned.