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100791RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS October 7, 1991 Minutes The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2 p.m. on October 7, 1991 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, 707' McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Davidson, Langley and Comer were present. Commissioner Petty was absent. Invocation was given by Rev. Hoover Lee of the Randolph Baptist Association. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the m nutes of' the September 3, 1991 meeting. Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation - Air Cargo Facility Position Hal Walker, Director of Montgomery County EDC, presented information on his agency's recruitment of a proposed $750 million air cargo facility to be located somewhere in North Carolina. He said that Montgomery County is seeking support for their efforts from several surrounding counties, since they would like to submit an application to the State that represents -a coordinated regional plan. Lenue James, Vice President of Montgomery County EDC, apologized for incorrect information in area newspapers stating that Randolph County had -. endorsed the Montgomery County site. - ..On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board voted to establish a group to work with the Randolph County EDC in assessing implications of the air cargo facility for Randolph County before taking an official position on this issue. This group will be composed of one representative from each of the five commissioner districts. Soil Survey Update Perry Wyatt, soil scientist,•reported that 55% of the county has been mapped forisoil types. He said that the project will not be completed until late 1994 or early 1995 because they have lost one soil scientist and cannot get a replacement because of state budget cuts. Request for New Position - Tax Department Billy Chilton, Tax Assessor/Collector, requested an additional appraiser position because of additional workload related to the 1993 revaluation. He said the position would be needed through 1992 and that he has funds in the current budget to pay forthis position for a few months. - On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board -approved -either an Appraiser I grade 67 or 69 (based on applicant's qualifications) or Appraiser II position (grade 69) for',the Tax Department, with no funds allocated for it at this time. Proclamation - Red Ribbon Week Louise Galloway, Mental Health Director, presented information on Red Ribbon which is part of a national campaign to support drug-free communities. Week On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the'Board adopted- a proclamation declaring October 19-27 as Red Ribbon Week in Randolph County.- A copy is included by reference. 10-7-91 page 2 Approval of Influenza Immunization'Fees z MiMi Cooper, Health Director, asked for Commissioner approval of a $2 flu vaccine fee for immunizations which will be offered to the high risk population in Randolph County. The Board of Health has already approved this fee. Ms. Cooper also asked for,.a decision on whether to offer the,vaccine to County employees and whether to charge them. , On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the $2 flu vaccine fee, to be charged to everyone who receives -it. Fire Association Request to Fund Hepatitis B Vaccinations Robert Dyer, President of the Randolph County Fire Association, informed .the Board that OSHA is requiring that anyone who comes into contact with body fluids receive the Hepatitis.B vaccination. Volunteer fire departments have.identified . about 360 firemen who fall into this category. If the Health Department provides this vaccine at cost,"$89.16,per shot, the total cost will be $32,008.44. Mr. Dyer requested that the County fund these vaccinations. On motion of Langley,.seco nded by Comer, the Board.voted not to fund this .:. request. Solid Waste Update. ,. George McArthur, Public Works Director, advised the Board that he will,be...-� working with municipalities to determine how to reduce waste coming into the landfill. He announced that mulch will,go on,sale at the landfill October 161at $4 per cubic yard.and that open house will be held at the recycling center on October 31. He also stated that he had received requests from residents around that last land purchased at the landfill requesting that the County post the land and put up gates to prevent the trespassing and late night parties that have been occurring. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, -the Board approved having recently purchased land at,the landfill posted.to allow no hunting on it, and put up gates at the road. Soil & Water Conservation District Memorandum of Understanding Arlie Culp of the District Board of Supervisors reported that the North Carolina Local Employees Government Retirement System cannot consider Soil & Water Conservation District employees to be County employees without evidence of some formal agreement by which this change was accomplished. He said the District Board of Supervisors had approved a Memorandum of Understanding which would serve as this agreement. It needs the approval of the County Commissioners and the USDA State Conservationist. On motion of Comer; seconded by Langley, the Board approved. the Memorandum of Understanding. A copy is included by reference. Addressing Ordinance Hal Johnson, Planning Director, introduced a proposed addressing ordinance for public and private roads in Randolph County in conjunction with the 911 telephone system. Mr. Johnson stated that the post offices in Randolph County have agreed to use,as,mailing addresses the road'names and street numbers that will be assigned, to citizens by the County. The Board set 2:30 p.m, on November 4, 1991, as the time and date for a public hearing on the proposed addressing ordinance and central permit ordinance. 10-7-91 page 3 Rezoning Public Hearing The Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing at 4:00 p.m. to consider rezoning requests. Hal Johnson, Zoning Administrator, presented the following requests: 1. Phil Henley, Asheboro, is requesting 30 acres on SR 2611, Franklinville Township, be rezoned from RA to RM to develop a manufactured housing subdivision of 37 lots. The Planning Board unanimously recommended denial of this request. 2. Russell Hoffman, High Point, is requesting 25 acres on SR 1636, Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a 16 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of this request. 3. Sophia Investments, Inc., is requesting 54 acres on SR 1929, New Market Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a 29 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of this request. 4. Jack Rayle, Pleasant Garden, is requesting 116 acres on SR 2104, Providence Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a 70 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of this request. 5. C :E Pallet Company, Inc., Asheboro, is requesting 3 acres on Hwy 220, Richland Township, be rezoned from RA to LI/CU to construct a 30' x 40' building with parking area to operate a truck terminal. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of this request. 6. Georgia Menius, Asheboro, is requesting 3 acres at the Hwy 220/Hwy 159 intersection, Cedar Grove Township, be rezoned from RA to HC for commercial development. The Planning Board recommended by a 4-1 vote to approve this request. 7. Design Master Display Corporation, High Point, is requesting 18} acres on SR 1619, Trinity Township, be rezoned from RA to LI for industrial development. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of this request. Comments on Request #1 Jon Megerian, Asheboro attorney for the applicant, spoke in support of this request. Belinda Willett, Route 6, Box 361, Asheboro, stated that neighbors want the zoning left as is and want. site -built homes only. Approximately twelve people in the audience raised their hands in support of Ms. Willett's comments. Jamie Byrum, Route 6, Box 366, Asheboro, said there have been septic tank problems in this area. Betty Wicker, Route 6, Box 234, Asheboro, said she doesn't want trailers in the area. Dean Willett, Route 6, Box 361, Asheboro, said he doesn't want trailers in the area. Lee Roberts stated that those speaking against mobile homes have a superiority attitude. 10-7-91 page 4 Comments - Request 112 No one spoke. Comments - Request #3 No one spoke. Comments - Request #4 Jim Wilson, attorney, offered to answer questions concerning this request. Comments - Request 115 Beauford Greene, agent for the applicant, stated that Mr. Comer, adjoining property owner, had earlier indicated that he would buy a strip of this land for a buffer but that he has now decided not to do so. Ervin Comer, adjoining property owner, opposed this request because of the noise factor. Comments - Request 116 Walter Overton, Route 4, Box 352, Asheboro, opposed this request, stating that he wants to keep the area residential. Dale Menius opposed this request because of traffic and.topography problems. Comments - Request 117 Jerry Hardy, agent, stated that this request is consistent with the existing area. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Action on Requests On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board denied the request of Phil Henley. Commissioner Comer abstained from voting on this request because she is an adjoining property owner. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the request of Russell Hoffman. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request of Sophia Investments, Inc. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the request of Jack Rayle. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request of C & E Pallet Company, Inc. with the restriction that a 30' buffer zone be maintained from Hwy 220 to Mr. Comer's property line. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board delayed action on the request of Georgia Menius until November, pending more information on the planned use for the site. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the request of Design Master Display Corporation. Central Permit Ordinance 10-7-91 page 5 Hal Johnson introduced a central permit ordinance and requested permission to begin the central permit operations on a trial basis on October 14. The purpose of this ordinance is to streamline the regulatory permit process and make the system more convenient and accessible to the public. 911 Fund & Ordinance Frank Willis explained that the County spent $194,927.89 on the 911 project during the 90-91 fiscal year, in which work on the project had started but revenue was not received. The Emergency Telephone System Fund borrowed that amount from the General Fund, creating a deficit fund balance on June 30, 1991. N.C. General Statute 159-13 requires that the full amount of a deficit in a fund be appropriated. Mr. Willis stated that two budget amendments need to be made to eliminate this deficit and that the 911 ordinance should be amended to arrange for the loan to be repaid to the General Fund on or before November 30, 1995. On motion of Langley, Amendment #8 (to the Gener balance as contribution to Langley, seconded by David Emergency Telephone System General Fund and repayment is included by reference. seconded by Davidson, the Board approved Budget sl Fund), which appropriates $194,928 from the fund the Emergency Telephone System Fund. On motion of ;on, the Board approved Budget Amendment #9 (to the Fund), which increases by $194,928 contribution from of interfund loans. A copy of these budget amendments On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board amended "An Ordinance For Randolph County With Respect To Imposing A Monthly 911 Charge" by adding a new section (c)(4) under Section 4, which reads: "The sum of $194,927.89 shall be paid to the Randolph County General Fund on or before November 30, 1995, as repayment of interfund loans made during fiscal year 1990-91." Ambulance Fee Increases Fred deFriess, EMS Operations Officer, presented a request to increase ambulance fees, based in part on recommendations from a professional consultant hired by the N.C. EMS Administrators Association in 1989. Our base fee (advanced life support) is $100, but actual cost is $252 per patient transported, with a current collection rate of 72%. Mr. deFriess proposed the following fee structure: base fee, $170 (now $100); return trip, $100 (now $25); out -of -county mileage (per mile), $3.00 (now $1.50); waiting time after 15 minutes, no charge (now $8.00); oxygen, $15.00 (now no charge). On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved the following ambulance fees, effective November 1, 1991: base fee, $150; out -of -county mileage, $2 per mile; return trip, $75; oxygen, $15; waiting time, no charge. 1992 Holiday Schedule On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adopted the following 1991 holiday schedule: New Year's Day - January 1 Martin Luther King Day - January 20 Good Friday - April 17 Memorial Day - May 25 Independence Day - July 3 Labor Day - September 7 Veteran's Day - November 11 Thanksgiving - November 26 & 27 Christmas - December 24 & 25 10-7-91 page 6 D.O.T. Additions On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved resolutions adding Wheatmore Court, Hoover Hill Court, Ponderosa Place, and Viewmont Drive Extension to the State System of Roads. Copies are included by reference. Appointment - RCC Board of Trustees On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Dr. Roscoe Andrew Sykes to the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees, as a replacement for the late T. A. Johnson. Appointment - Randleman Planning & Zoning Board On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board appointed Norman Curtis and reappointed Mildred McDonald, James Banner, and Donnie Presnell as outside members on the Randleman Planning and Zoning Board. Budget Amendments - Health On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved Budget Amendment 1110 to reflect a grant of $5,530 from the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, which will be used for maternity clinic transportation. A copy is included by reference. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved Budget Amendment 1111, which reflects an additional $750 from the state for the food and lodging program. A copy is+included by reference. Budget Amendment - Social Services On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved Budget Amendment 1112, which reflects a one-time Child Protective,Services-Crime Control allocation of $550 from the state to Social Services. A copy is included by reference. Resolution - Funds for PTCOG On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adopted a resolution authorizing the state to release $48,015 in economic development funds to PTCOG. A copy is included by reference. Executive Session - Acquisition of Land at Landfill On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board voted to go into executive session to consider the purchase of additional land at the landfill. At 6:15 p.m. the Board reconvened regular session. Adjournment On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned.