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100509October 5, 2009 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Holmes, Frye, Haywood, Kemp and Lanier were present. Rev. Sam Hicks of West Asheboro Baptist Church, Asheboro, NC, gave the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Randolph County 4-H youth. The Randolph County 4-H youth also recited their pledge to the 4-H flag. NCACC Risk Management Pools Award Ed Wooters, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Director of Member Services, along with Lester Nixon, Risk Management Pools Director, presented a plaque to the Board, recognizing Randolph County as a founding member of the Risk Management Pools programs. He noted that Randolph is the only member that has participated in all three Pools (Workers' Compensation, Liability and Property, and Group Benefits) since the inception of the programs. Public Comment Period Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-52.1, Chairman Holmes opened the floor for public comment. No one spoke. Approval of Consent Agenda On motion of Haywood, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, as follows: • approve minutes of regular meeting of September 1, 2009; • approve Firemen's Relief Fund appointments: Coleridge- Benny Beck, C.E. Teague; East Side- Jim Pell; David Creason; Farmer- Roger King, Steven Hughes; Franklinville- Kyle Dixon, Johnny Hicks; Guil Rand- Dustin Smith, Aaron Roberts; Level Cross- David Davis, H. Kenneth Adams; Northeast- Larry Williams, William Flowe, Jr.; Randleman- Melissa Blalock, Charles Byerly; Seagrove- Darrell L. Voncannon, Bernard Needham; Sophia - Edwin W. Beeson, Chuck Powell; Southwest- Terry Shaw, Troy Powell; Staley- Yancy King, Terry Williams; Tabernacle- Darrell Owenby, Joy Ann Sexton; Ulah- Norris Whatley, Ted Scott; Westside- Brian Hedgpeth, Derrick Lyndon; • appoint Myra Gaddy to replace Mark Brady on the Randolph County Child Fatality Review/Community Child Protection Team; • reappoint Larry Pugh, Dr. Robert Dough, Pat Way, Dr. Eric Helsabeck, Paula Lineberry, Ken Fields, Sandy Smith, Donovan Davis, Lewis Schirloff, Fred deFriess, Benny Lopienski, Steven Staley, Brent Powell, Cheryl Ivey, Cynthia Grantham, Cathy Jones, Amy Beane, Dr. Peter Sim and Appoint William Johnson to the EMS Representative Position, Lisa Coley to Replace Perry Horne and Jason Phillips to Replace Dr. Miki Rose to the Randolph County EMS System Quality Management Committee; • reappoint Martha Smith to the Randolph County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee; • adopt Proclamation Designating 4H Week (October 4-10, 2009) in Randolph County, as follows: 4-H Week in Randolph County WHEREAS, 4-H members across the nation are leading efforts to solve problems in their communities and make a difference for their futures; and WHEREAS, 4-H is one of the largest youth development organizations in North Carolina and the largest in the nation, with six million young people; and WHEREAS, 4-H in North Carolina claims 239,904 youth members and 22,980 adult volunteers, while Randolph County's 4-H program reaches more than 4, 000 youth and over 500 adult volunteers; and WHEREAS, 4-H, as part of the Cooperative Extension System of North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University, is a program where youth learn through opportunities that provide them hands-on experiences in 4 -H's mission mandates of science, engineering and technology; healthy living; and citizenship; and WHEREAS, 4-H has connected youth and their communities with the innovative research and resources from our nation's 106land-grantuniversities and colleges for more than 100 years. NOW, THEREFORE, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim October 4-10, 2009, as 4-H Week in Randolph County and urges the people of this community to take advantage of the opportunity to become more aware of this special program that enhances our young people's interests in their futures as part of Randolph County 4-H Youth Development and to join us in recognizing the unique partnership between our county and our state University System. ratify individual poll of Commissioner District appointments to the Recovery Zone Advisory Committee: District I John Ogburn; District 2 Danny McNair; District 3 Pike Johnson; District 4 Tony Lowe; District 5 Robert Callicutt; approve Budget Amendment #5 for Health Dept. (HINI Funding & Women's/Children's Health, as follows: 2009-01 a BUDGE' ORDINANCE General Fund—Amendment #5 Revenues Increase Decrease BestrictedlnteTovernmentalIncrease $ 80,000 Permits & Fees $ 314 A pr zprr tr©rz :.......:.......:.......:..... rli ease ...... DO&Ose : PublicHealtb $ 80,394 • approve DOT Resolution adding Carowood Drive to State Roads System, as follows: WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has investigated Carowood Drive in the Carowood Subdivision; and WHEREAS, the subject street has been found to meet minimum requirements for addition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners that Carowood Drive in the Carowood Subdivision be added to the Division of Highways' Secondary Road System. • approve Budget Amendment # 6 for Day Reporting Center (Adult Day Reporting Center), as follows: 2009-2010 BUDGET ORDINANCE Genera Fund—Amendment #7 General Fund—Amendment #b Decrease Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental ppr©P1.©.....:.......:.......:.......:.Incrae...:... $ 703 Miscellaneous $ 29,342 OtherHuman Services ... ....... ..... Appropriations :.......:........ . ncrease ......:.. ecrease . Day Reporting Center $ 28,839 • approve Budget Amendment #7 for Day Reporting Center (JDRC Reductions), as follows: 2009-2010 BUD GET ORDINANCE Genera Fund—Amendment #7 #8 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $16,440 Miscellaneous $ 3,226 ppr©P1.©.....:.......:.......:.......:.Incrae...:... Decrease Day Reporting Center $20,266 OtherHuman Services $ 9,400 approve Budget Amendment #8 for Health Department (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families), as follows: 2009-2010 BUDGET ORDINANCE General Fund—Amendment #8 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $ 92,309 ApFr©prratror?s.......:.......:.......:..... Increase ....... decrease Public Health $ 92,309 • approve Progress Energy request for easement to Special Units Building; • approve three-month extension of current solid waste contract with Allied Waste/RepublicBFL Chairman Holmes read aloud the 2009 Proclamation designating 4-H Week (October 4-10, 2009) in Randolph County. Asheboro Citv School Reauest for Replacement of Earlv Childhood Development Center at Old Balfour School Asheboro City Schools Board Chair Gidget Kidd recognized school board members in attendance, along with Superintendent Dr. Diane Frost, who made a PowerPoint presentation regarding the long-term use of the Old Balfour School building. She said that the Board of Education has determined that the best option is to demolish the existing structure and rebuild a new pre -kindergarten and family literacy facility on the same site. She said that the building is currently used for their Early Childhood Development Program. The poor and deteriorating condition of the building has become unmanageable. Before any more money is spent for "band-aid" repairs, the Board of Education is requesting funding from the Commissioners for a new structure at a cost range of $6- to $7.2 million. She said that Smith Sinnett and Associates completed a Phase I Study—Building Code and Structural Assessment in December 2008 and a Phase II Study (Option assessments, concept drawings, phasing schedule and cost estimates) in March 2009. John Sinnett, with Smith Sinnett and Associates, said that it would cost $800,000 - $1.5 million just to bring the existing building up to code, and that would not address the security problem due to the 12 different outside entrances. He presented concept drawings and estimated the cost for rebuilding at $6- to $7.2 million. Mr. Sinnett said that if bids were received April/May 2010, the project could be completed by August 2011, and the funding could be spread over three fiscal years. He also said that the Schools' budgeted maintenance funds for this building could be used for this project and, perhaps, Federal stimulus money, as well. Chairman Holmes said that the Board would consider the request but took no immediate action. Annual Report of the Child Fatality Prevention/Community Child Protection Team (CFPT/COPT) MiMi Cooper, Public Health Director, gave an annual report of the combined Child Fatality Prevention Team and Community Child Protection Team in accordance with NCGS 143- 576.1(a)(2). The CFPT/CCPT met 10 times during the past year (July 08 -June 09) and reviewed 19 child deaths and reviewed 12 current cases of children under the protection of Social Services. The purpose of the Child Fatality Prevention Team is to review the deaths of all children to determine if system problems exist that contribute in any to the delay of or lack of services that might have prevented this death. In this way, services can be improved/added that will prevent problems for families in the future. While there were no system problems identified during this reporting period, the team asked that information be distributed to the community on fire safety, the importance of smoke detectors and resources for free or low cost smoke detectors. The purpose of the Community Child Protection Team (CCPT) is to review current cases selected by the DSS staff that are particularly complex or that the caseworker would like a review of the services provided. The CCPT reviewed 12 cases concerning children during the past year (July 08 -June 09). The following gaffs were identified: 1) Children are behind in their vaccinations and well-child exams; 2) Loopholes in the juvenile justice system do not hold youths accountable for criminal action; 3) There is a lack of home placement for youths with low IQ and criminal behaviors; 4) Families are unaware of Head Start Services; 5) There is a shortage of in-home mental health services; 6) There is no local provider of child mental health evaluations and child medical forensic evaluations; 7) There is a delay of several months in getting written results from child medical forensic evaluations; and 8) There is a need for pro bono legal representation to assist grandparents and other relatives in getting legal custody or guardianship for grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc. for whom they have assumed the caretaker role. The following recommendations were made: 1) Repeat testing recommended for children exposed to sexually transmitted disease; 2) Increase the number and availability of parenting classes; 3) Improve transportation services; 4) Locate appropriate community mentors for older elementary/middle school age youths; and 5) Improve the coordination between DSS/Law Enforcement/District Attorney. The CCPT also reviews any deaths to children who were in the custody of DSS at the time of death or had had contact with the agency in the 12 months previous to the child's death. There were no deaths of children in the custody of DSS during this period and no intensive reviews. Approval of Pneumonia Vaccine Fee Increase MiMi Cooper, Public Health Director, requested an increase in Health Department charges for the pneumonia vaccine. The current price is $30.00 per dose. Ms. Cooper stated that the last order received cost $32.33 per dose, and she requested an increase to $33 per dose in order to recoup the cost. She stated that the Board of Health would be asked to approve this increase at their meeting on October 12. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to approve a pneumonia vaccine fee increase to $33, effective October 13, 2009, as requested. Approval of School Resource Officer Position and Related Budget Amendment Sheriff Maynard Reid requested that the Sheriff's Office be allowed to hire a Deputy as a School Resource Officer for the Archdale Middle School, effective October 16, 2009. This position is currently part of the Archdale Police Department since the school is in the Archdale City limits. However, all other SRO positions in Randolph County are administered by the Sheriff's Office. The Archdale Police Department has requested that these changes be made, and they are in full agreement with this transfer of the position. The Police Department will be retaining the officer who is currently in the position, and the Sheriff's Office will be employing a new Deputy or transferring a Deputy to assume these new duties. The cost of outfitting the new deputy will be absorbed into this year's School Resource budget, which, as with other School Resource Officer positions, will be reimbursed by the School system. The Sheriff noted that with this change all School Resources Officers in the County would be under the auspices of the Sheriff's Department. On motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to allocate a Deputy Sheriff position for a School Resource Officer at Archdale Middle School, effective 10/16/09, and to approve Budget Amendment # 9, as follows: 009-2010 BUDGET ORDINANCE General Fund—Amendment #9 Revenues Increase Decrease Miscellaneous $32,637 Appropriations Increase Decrease Sheriff & Jail $32,637 Approval of Aging Services Planning Committee Requests Candie Rudzinski, Aging Services Planning Committee (ASPC) Chair, said that in September, the Randolph County ASPC approved revisions to the "Policy for Distribution of Aging Services Funding" that are now being recommended to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. Ms. Rudzinski also said that a memo dated September 17, 2009, was sent to all County Managers and Food Service Providers regarding additional money for the meals program through the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" (ARRA). Randolph County is eligible to apply for ARRA monies for the following services: ARRA FUNDS MATCH TOTAL FUNDS Home Delivered meals $ 13,932 $ 1,548 $ 15,480 Congregate meals 28,300 3,144 31,444 Total: $ 42,232 4,692 46,924 Because Randolph County Senior Adults Association, Inc. (RCSAA) is the only Randolph County service provider for the congregate and home -delivered meal nutrition programs, RCSAA is eligible to receive these funds. However, approval, including a local match requirement of $4,692 from the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, must be obtained for RCSAA to be able to implement and use these ARRA funds. Due to recent budget cuts totaling over $50,000, RCSAA was in a position of not being able to provide all of the meals originally budgeted. These ARRA Funds will almost make up the budget shortfall and allow RCSAA to provide, at the very least, the same number of meals budgeted and served in the past year. However, even with the ARRA funds, RCSAA is still looking at a deficit of almost $2,000 for the meal programs. The local match of $4,692 will help make up this deficit. Should the Board approve these requests, Ms. Rudzinski also asked for approval of Forms ARRA-731 and ARRA-735 to effect the funding process. On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to 1) approve revisions to the Randolph County Aging Services Planning Committee's "Policy for the Distribution of Aging Services Funding (Policy follows below); 2) Accept ARRA funds in the amount of $42, 232 for nutritional programs for the elderly and approve $4,692 in local match requirement and Budget Amendment # 10 (Budget Amendment follows the Policy below) and 3) approve Forms ARRA-731 and ARRA-735, as requested: RANDOLPH COUNTYAGING SERVICES PLANNING COMMITTEE Policv for Distribution ofAuinu Services Fundin The Randolph County Aging Services Planning Committee (ASPC), being charged with the development of a county policy for the distribution of Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) and Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) funds makes the following recommendations: 1) Effective September 30, 2009, all HCCBG and FCSP funding will be awarded through the following process: a. Any additional funds allocated through state or federal mandate for a specific program or agency will be automatically credited to that agency/program for subsequent initial beginning year annual allocations. b. Allocations will be awarded on an annual basis. Presentations from each funded program will be made as part of the regular meeting for the ASPC. Voting members who are in attendance will be asked to complete a ranking sheet on each program. (See attached). The average ranking of each program will be considered as part of their annual reallocation of funding. If a program scores below (target amount established by ASPC) for two years, then a reduction in funding levels may be considered by the allocations subcommittee and recommended to the full ASPC for discussion. These actions are designed to provide strong accountability, ensure that community needs are being met and continue the strong value this committee has placed on current participants/clients not losing services that they have come to depend upon. A FCSP subcommittee which is a committee under the ASPC meets to discuss the caregiver program. The subcommittee has a representative that serves as a member of the ASPC. 2) If there is an increase in HCCBG and FCSP funds then a request for proposals will be sent to all current service providers. The budget subcommittee will review the proposals received using the same criteria by which members rank the current program investments and provide a recommendation to the full ASPC committee for consideration. The subcommittee will consider the following prioritized list of HCCBG service areas from the last community planning process: Transportation, Respite, Home - Delivered Meals and In -Home Aide Services. The FCSP subcommittee will consider the five categories of FCSP services when recommending additional funding: Information and Assistance, Access to Services, Counseling, training or Support Groups, Respite care and Supplemental Services. Current service levels and waiting lists will also be reviewed as appropriate. New organizations or programs may be considered for funds if the committee believes that the community needs in the above service areas are not being met. In that case, the committee will release a request for proposals open to any qualified agency in the community. 3) A decrease in HCCBG or FCSP funds will be distributed as the ASPC deems necessary to maintain those services deemed most critical to keeping seniors in their own homes. The budget subcommittee will make recommendations to the full ASPC regarding how best to distribute funding cuts among service providers. 4) Initially, and throughout the year, each service provider will be allowed to revise program budgets within their own agency resulting in efficient use of HCCBG and FCSP funds. Providers will comply with federally mandated minimums when applicable. These recommendations are to be implemented with the FY 2009- 2010 funding year and remain in effect until amended. The ASPC shall make adjustments when necessary to comply with the federally mandated amounts of minimum funds for each service category. Aging Services Planning Committee Draft Ranking Sheet for Funded Programs. Program Name: Date of Presentation: Please circle one number for each of the following questions. 1. Rank this program on how critical it is to maintaining seniors in their own homes: Rank from I helpful but not critical to S extremely critical. 1 2 3 4 5 2. Does this program provide for a basic need? Rank from I — luxury to 5 — necessity. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Rank this program on how efficient it is in providing services for the amount allocated: Rank from I appears to have extras included to 5 extremely efficient. 1 2 3 4 5 4. Rank this program on how well it collaborates with other senior services: Rank from I stands alone to S extremely involved and supportive. 1 2 3 4 5 5. At the last Community planning session, the ASPC ranked the following as prioritized service areas: Transportation, Respite, Home -Delivered Meals and In -Home Aide Services. Does this program address one or more of these service areas? Rank from I no clear connection to 5 directly on target. 1 2 3 4 5 2009-2010 BUDGET ORDINANCE General Fund—Amendment #10 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $ 42,232 ........................ ARpr priatra s ..:.......:................. I ..real :.... : : .Decrease ................. Other Human Services $46,924 Other Economic Development $ 4,692 ADUroval of Ordinance Designating Andrew Balfour Cemetery as a Historic Landmark Hal Johnson, Historic Landmark Preservation Commission Chairman, stated that the Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission (HLPC) is recommending that the 6th local historic landmark designated in Randolph County (since appointment of the Historic Landmark Preservation Commission in June 2008) be the 1782 Colonel Andrew Balfour Cemetery located at 2421 Doul Mountain Road (Cedar Grove Township), Asheboro. Mr. Johnson presented the historical and pictorial analysis for review. The cemetery meets all required criteria specified in the HLPC Ordinance for designation. Mr. Johnson also provided the Resolution recommending local landmark designation that was approved by the Historic Landmark Preservation Commission after the public hearing on August 26, 2009. He said final authority for local landmark designation rests with elected officials of the local government within whose planning jurisdiction the landmark is located. Mr. Johnson provided the proposed Ordinance that is necessary to formally designate the 1782 Colonel Andrew Balfour Cemetery as a Local Historic Landmark and requested the Commissioners approve the Ordinance. At 5:21 p.m., the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing. Col. Guy Troy of Staley thanked the Board for establishing the HLPC. He said that Andrew Balfour was his great, great, great grandfather, and he first visited the cemetery as a teenager in the 1930s; the cemetery was in bad shape then, according to Col. Troy. He said he is very appreciative of the efforts of the local boy scouts and the Daughters of the American Revolution for keeping it up over the years. Now the cemetery is owned by the City of Asheboro. He said Asheboro is doing a wonderful job of keeping it up; it looks like a park. He stressed the importance of teaching our children history. Hearing no further comments, the hearing was closed at 5:25 p.m. On motion of Kemp, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to adopt an Ordinance establishing 1782 Colonel Andrew Balfour Cemetery as a local historical landmark, as follows: Ordinance Designating the 1782 Colonel Andrew Balfour Cemetery as a Local Historic Landmark in Randolph County, North Carolina WHEREAS, Chapter 160A, Article 19, Part 3C of the North Carolina General Statutes provides for the designation of local historic landmarks; and WHEREAS, on June 2, 2008, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners adopted an Ordinance which established the Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission to perform those duties of designating and regulating historic local landmarks pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes; and WHEREAS, the County of Randolph has taken into full consideration all statements and information contained in the Landmark Designation Application for the 1782 Colonel Andrew Balfour Cemetery as submitted by the Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, State Historic Preservation Office, has reviewed the Landmark Application, noting that the historical report provides adequate information to determine whether the 1782 Colonel Andrew Balfour Cemetery meets the required special significance and integrity for local landmark designation; and WHEREAS, the Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission and the County Board of Commissioners have held the required public hearings and published legal notices with mailings to adjoining property owners; and WHEREAS, the Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission has adopted a unanimous resolution requesting the County of Randolph to designate the 1782 Colonel Andrew Balfour Cemetery as a local historic landmark; and WHEREAS, this property is more specifically described as follows: The site of the 1782 Colonel Andrew Balfour Cemetery consists of five graves of Balfour family members enclosed by a stone wall. The gravestones are in their original layout with no additional burials since 1825; whose location is approximately 235 feet off of Doul Mountain Road and having dimensions of 37 feet wide, with 44 feet frontage; and addressed as 2421 Doul Mountain Road, Cedar Grove Township, Asheboro, North Carolina; Tax PIN 7708749419. Access is currently provided to the site by a drive whose length is approximately 366 feet from Doul Mountain Road to the cemetery site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Randolph, North Carolina, that: 1: The property known as the exterior of the 1782 Colonel Andrew Balfour Cemetery, located at 2421 Doul Mountain Road, within the planning jurisdiction of the County of Randolph, North Carolina, is hereby designated as a Local Historic Landmark pursuant to Chapter 160A, Article 19, Part 3C of the North Carolina General Statutes. 2: That the site of the 1782 Colonel Andrew Balfour Cemetery may be materially altered only following the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Landmark Preservation Commission. 3: That a suitable sign may be posted indicating the designation as a Local Historic Landmark and containing appropriate information. 4: That the City of Asheboro, owner of the site, hereby accepts notice as required by the applicable law of this action, and copies of this Ordinance be filed and indexed in the office the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, the Randolph County Register of Deeds, the Randolph County Tax Department, and the County Planning and Inspections Departments as required by applicable law. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage. Approval of Resolution of Support for NCDOT's Construction of Roundabouts in Randleman and Trinity Area Reuben Blakely, NCDOT District Engineer, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the current design solution (roundabouts) for roadway improvements on Finch Farm Road at the Kennedy Road and Old Mountain Road intersections in Randolph County. In addition to the improvements along Finch Farm Road, DOT is also proposing a similar solution to the High Point Street corridor in Randleman: the installation of three roundabouts — one at the intersection of the Wal-Mart drive and High Point Street, one at the intersection of Academy Street and High Point Street and one at the intersection of Tiger's Den Road and High Point Street. Mr. Blakely said that in studying the roundabout design, particularly as it relates to the subject corridors, it was evident that the perceived problems taken from comments gathered from concerned citizens who attended the July 21, 2009 Public Workshop for the Finch Farm Road project and June 29, 2009 for the Randleman project could be mitigated. Problems, such as speeding, difficulty turning left, and large queues can be diminished by the modern roundabout. However, Mr. Blakely said that before arriving at the proposed solution, other alternatives were investigated, such as superstreets, traffic signals, and turn lanes. Neither the Finch Farm Road at Kennedy Road, nor the Finch Farm Road at Old Mountain Road intersections met signal warrants. So, turn lanes without signals were analyzed. The analysis showed an elevated potential for angle crashes (angle crashes cause more bodily injury than other types of crashes) due to the increase in pavement width a car would have to traverse to clear the intersections. Mr. Blakely stressed that the NCDOT has a commitment to improving infrastructure and ensuring the safety of our public roadways. Therefore, DOT recognizes the need for roadway improvements through the Finch Farm Road and High Point Street corridors to ensure the safety of the students at Wheatmore High School, Randleman Middle School and Randleman High School, as well as to improve the quality of mobility for residents and other motorists. Mr. Blakely asked the Commissioners for a resolution of support from the County in order to expedite these projects and allow funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fully fund the right of way and construction except for 20 percent of any sidewalk construction. Roger Hill, citizen, said that he attended the Trinity City Council meeting recently and heard Mr. Blakely's presentation then. He said that in reference to the resolution of support from that Council, a motion was made, but there was no second. Mr. Hill said that this indicates that the Council is against the roundabouts in that area. He said that his son lives on the corner of Finch Farm Road and Old Mountain Rd. and was assured before buying the property that the intersection would be left "as is" or a traffic light would be installed; nothing was mentioned about a traffic circle. Mr. Hill said that he and his son are opposed to the roundabouts. However, if it is determined that a roundabout is the only solution at this intersection, Mr. Hill asked if it would be possible to move the circle a little further away from his son's house. Mr. Blakely said that he would investigate this possibility. He also said that all Stimulus funds have to be obligated by April 2010 for use by NCDOT. On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve a resolution of support for construction of roundabouts in the Randleman and Trinity areas, as proposed by NCDOT, as follows: Resolution In Support Of Roundabouts To Address Safety Concerns On Finch Farm Road In Trinity And High Point St. & West Academy St. In Randleman WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners is concerned about the safety of commuters in Randolph County; and WHEREAS, on February 17, 2009, the Trinity City Council approved priorities for road improvement projects in the community and voted improvements to the narrow and winding Finch Farm Road as being the most important due to the significant increase in the number of vehicles caused by the new Wheatmore High School; and WHEREAS, upon reviewing the situation, NCDOT has determined the best solution to be the installation of two (2) roundabouts at Kennedy and Old Mountain roads; and WHEREAS, on September 8, 2009, the Randleman Board of Alderman approved a Resolution to support improvements to High Point Street and West Academy Street; and WHEREAS, upon reviewing the situation, NCDOT has determined the best solution in Randleman to be the installation of three (3) roundabouts one at the intersection of the Wal-Mart drive and High Point Street, one at the intersection ofAcademy Street and High Point Street and one at the intersection of Tiger's Den Road and High Point Street; and WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners understands, after investigation of these road intersections by the NCDOT, that roundabouts are currently the best solution to improve infrastructure and ensure the safety of the public on these roadways; and WHEREAS, the scope of these projects will qualify for funding through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners hereby supports NCDOT's determination that the installation of roundabouts in Randleman and the Trinity area is the best solution for road improvements in order to ensure public safety in these areas. Bid Award for Hwy 64 Waterline Proiect David Townsend, III, Public Works Director, stated that on October 2, 2009, the County received bids on the proposed water line along US Highway 64 that will extend from Salisbury Street down to the Blue Mist Restaurant area. The water line project will also include several extensions on short residential roads along US Highway 64 in order to help the citizens of this area eliminate their groundwater issues. He said that the County has been approved for a $500,000 grant from the N.C. Rural Center and, combined with the funds from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the County's contribution will be minimized. Once the Department of Environment and Natural Resources confirms their funding amount, the Public Works Department will return to the Board of Commissioners for adoption of an overall project budget. Consultant Hobbs Upchurch & Associates provided a total bid tabulation to the Board. A summary follows: Contractor Address Bid Amount Triangle Grading & Paving Burlington, NC $623,810.00 Terry's Plumbing & Utilities Asheboro, NC $699,730.00 T.A. Loving Company Goldsboro, NC $724,975.00 Sanford Contractors Sanford, NC $766,925.00 Seaside Environmental Constructors Raleigh, NC $767,001.00 State Utility Contractors Monroe, NC $795,770.00 Yates Construction Company Stokesdale, NC $799,655.00 SKC, Inc. Asheboro, NC $806,275.00 Hall Contracting Charlotte, NC $806,899.00 Buckeye Construction Canton, NC $856,639.60 Ramey, Inc. Winston-Salem, NC $879,195.00 D.H. Griffin Infrastructure Greensboro, NC $907,723.00 Page and Associates, Inc. Kernersville, NC $955,807.00 Sullivan Eastern Durham, NC $963,390.00 The Public Works Department and the Consultant recommended that the Board award the contract to low bidder, Triangle Grading and Paving, with a bid of $623,810. On motion of Kemp, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to award the contract for construction of the Hwy 64 waterline to Triangle Grading & Paving at a cost of $623,810, subject to a letter of approval of funding from Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Underground Storage Tanks Division. Action to Waive Authority to Approve Sandhills Center Area Board of Directors' Selection of Chief Executive Officer Chairman Holmes said that the Sandhills Center Board of Directors has begun the process of appointing a Search Committee to hire a new Chief Executive Officer. Under the Board of Directors' bylaws, the Board's Personnel Committee is charged with the responsibility of acting as the Chief Executive Officer (Area Director) Search Committee. However, N.C.G.S. 122C-117(7) states that "The appointment is subject to the approval of the board of county commissioners except that one or more boards of commissioners may waive its authority to approve the appointment. The appointment shall be based on a selection by a search committee of the area authority board." In order for the Board of Directors to be able to perform this function, the Chairman of the Sandhills Board of Directors is asking each of the eight -member county commission boards to waive its authority to approve the Area Board of Directors' selection of the Chief Executive Officer. On motion of Kemp, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to waive its authority to approve the Sandhills Center Area Board of Directors' Selection of Chief Executive Officer. Rezoning Pubic Hearing At 6:32 p.m., the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests. Hal Johnson presented the following requests, and Chairman Holmes opened the public hearing for comments on each request and closed it before taking action on the requests. 1. RACHEL FESMIRE & JOYCE BROWN, Staley, North Carolina, is requesting that 20.15 acres located on J.C. Teague Road, Columbia Township, be rezoned from RE -CD to RR -CD. Rural Growth Area. Tax ID#'s 8733706754, 8732798177, 8732798490, 8732798566, 8732798902, 8733706464, and 8733707277. The proposed Conditional Zoning District would specifically allow the existing residential subdivision lots to permit site -built homes, conventional modular homes, and on -frame modular homes. The Planning Board reviewed this request at public meeting on September 8, 2009, and recommended unanimously that this request be approved. The Planning Board found the following policies within the Growth Management Plan that support determination of consistency with the adopted plan with this recommendation: Policy 6.5 The protection of viable rural neighborhoods should be encouraged by compatible residential development to insure the continued existence as a major housing source and as a reflection of the long-term quality of life in Randolph County. Resolution of Adoption - Policy #4 Consider the costs as well as the benefits of growth management policies in order to preserve affordability for citizens real estate and housing needs. No one spoke. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Rachel Fesmire & Joyce Brown, as determined consistent with policies contained within the adopted Growth Management Plan and as outlined in the Planning Board recommendations. 2. CHARLES FOSTER, Trinity, North Carolina, is requesting that 2 acres (out of 57.50 acres) located on Kennedy Road (next to Cedarwood Subdivision), Trinity Township, be rezoned from RA to RBO-CD. Lake Reese Watershed. Secondary Growth Area. Tax ID# 7715056598. The property Conditional Zoning District would specifically allow the construction of a 64'x 60' structure for an art studio. The Planning Board reviewed this request at public meeting on September 8, 2009, and recommended unanimously that this request be approved. The Planning Board found the following policies within the Growth Management Plan that support determination of consistency with the adopted plan with this recommendation: Policy 4.3 Individual Rural Business and Highway Commercial rezoning decisions will depend upon the scale of the proposed development as it relates to the specific site and location weighed against impacts to adjoining rural land uses. Resolution of Adoption -Policy #2 Recognize that growth management policies should afford flexibility to County boards and agencies that will enable them to adapt to the practical requirements often necessary for rural development. Charles Foster, applicant, spoke in support of his request. On motion of Kemp, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Charles Foster, as determined consistent with policies contained within the adopted Growth Management Plan and as outlined in the Planning Board recommendations. Closed Session—Economic Development At 6:38 p. m., on motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to go into closed session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of business in the area, pursuant to N. C. G. S. 143-318.11(a) (4). Regular Session Resumed At 6:53 p.m., the Board returned to regular session. Adjournment At 6:53 p.m., there being no further business, the meeting adjourned. J. Harold Holmes, Chairman Phil Kemp Stan Haywood Darrell L. Frye Arnold Lanier Cheryl A. Ivey, Clerk to the Board