050100May 1, 2000
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 Kemp, Davis,
Holmes, Frye, and Mason were present. Rev. Joseph Kearns, Greater St. John's Baptist Church, Asheboro,
gave the invocation, and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentation of Retirement Plaque
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Kemp presented an engraved clock plaque to Hazel Goldston, who is
retiring from the Health Department with 33 years of service.
Additions to the Agenda
Chairman Kemp announced the following additions to the agenda:
Consent Agenda - approve minutes of April 17, 2000
New Business - M. Adoption of Schedules, Standards, and Rules for 2001 Reappraisal
N. Proclamation Declaring May as Motorcycle Awareness Month
Consent Agenda
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, as
follows:
,;;, approve minutes of April 10 and April 17, 2000 meetings.
Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board Annual Report
Mike Lee, Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board member, explained that the Regional
Partnership Service Delivery Area, which serves Alamance, Orange, and Randolph Counties, is housed at
Regional Consolidated Services in Asheboro. The agency administers a variety of programs, reaching out to
the economically disadvantaged, youth groups, and the elderly. Mr. Lee presented the Regional Partnership
Service Delivery Area's annual report for July 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999, which includes a financial report and
project summaries by county.
Adoption of Schedules, Standards, and Rules for 2001 Reappraisal
Ben Chavis, Tax Administrator, stated that state statutes require the adoption of present use and true
value schedules of values, standards, and rules after public hearing. The public hearing was held on April 17.
Mr. Chavis said no one has been to the Tax Department to inspect the schedules that have been available for
public inspection since early April, and he has received no comments concerning this matter.
On motion of Mason, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously adopted the following orders:
ORDER CONCERNING THE PRESENT USE SCHEDULE OF VALUES,
STANDARDS, AND RULES TO BE USED INAPPRAISING REAL PROPERTY
AT ITS TRUE VALUE FOR THE JANUARY], 2001 REVALUATION
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners hereby issues an order adopting the final schedules, standards,
and rules to be used in appraising real property at its present use value for January 1, 2001.
The Randolph County Tax Assessor is hereby ordered to provide forpublic examination a copy of these schedules
in his office at 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. A property owner who asserts that these schedules, standards, and
rules are invalid may appeal them to the North Carolina Property Tax Commission, P.O. Box 871, Raleigh, NC 27602-
0871, within 30 days from May 1, 2000.
The Randolph County Clerk to the Board is hereby ordered to publish in a newspaper ofgeneral circulation a
notice of this order and the rights of the property owner. This notice shall be published for four successive weeks, on
May 4, 9, 16, and 23, 2000.
This order is adoptedMay 1, 2000.
ORDER CONCERNING THE TRUE VALUE SCHEDULE OF VALUES,
STANDARDS, AND RULES TO BE USED INAPPRAISING REAL PROPERTY
ATITS TRUE VALUE FOR THE JANUARY1, 2001 REVALUATION
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners hereby issues an order adopting the final schedules, standards,
and rules to be used in appraising real property at its true value for January 1, 2001.
The Randolph County Tax Assessor is hereby ordered to provide forpublic examination a copy of these schedules
in his office at 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. A property owner who asserts that these schedules, standards, and
rules are invalid may appeal them to the North Carolina Property Tax Commission, P.O. Box 871, Raleigh, NC 27602-
0871, within 30 days from May 1, 2000.
The Randolph County Clerk to the Board is hereby ordered to publish in a newspaper ofgeneral circulation a
notice of this order and the rights of the property owner. This notice shall be published for four successive weeks, on
May 4, 9, 16, and 23, 2000.
This order is adoptedMay 1, 2000.
Roofing Contract for Shaw Building
Jane Leonard, Deputy Finance Officer, stated that informal bid requests were sent to four vendors for
replacing the flat roof at the Shaw Building. Also requested was an alternate bid increasing the manufacturer's
warranty from a 10 -year to a 15 -year labor and material warranty. The following vendors responded:
Vendor
Bid
Alternate
Total Bid
Associates of Asheboro
$51,000
N/A
$51,000
Davis Roofing
No Bid
N/A
No Bid
McRae Roofing
$38,510
$2,430
$40,940
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously awarded a contract to the low bidder,
McRae Roofing, for $40,940, which includes the extended warranty, and authorized the County Manager to
sign the contract.
Contract to Collect Property Taxes for the Town of Franklinville
Jane Leonard, Deputy Finance Officer, reported that Franklinville has requested that the County begin
billing and collecting their property taxes, beginning July 1, 2000. The County would receive a fee of 11/4% of
all taxes collected.
On motion of Mason, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved a contract between the
Town of Franklinville and the County for tax collection.
Public Hearing and Resolution Approving in Principle $3 Million Industrial Revenue Bonds for
Wellmark, Inc.
At 4:20 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider the issuance of $3
million in industrial revenue bonds for Wellmark, Inc.
Bill Ivey, Industrial Bond Attorney, reviewed the role of the Industrial Bond Authority. The Authority is
an arm of the County Commissioners and screens candidates for industrial revenue bonds. Successful
candidates must meet pollution control guidelines, offer above-average industrial wages for the county, create
lasting manufacturing jobs, and expand the tax base. He then introduced Brad Wellington, President of
Wellmark.
Mr. Wellington provided written information on Wellmark to the Board. He said Wellmark will recycle
industrial plastics. They will construct a new 60,000 -square -foot building, purchase new equipment, and
provide 32 new jobs. The recycling process used to create plastic flakes is a clean process and no waste water
is used.
Chairman Kemp asked for public comment on this matter. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously adopted the following resolution:
APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE OF POLLUTION CONTROL PROJECT FOR
WELLMARK, INC., AND THE FINANCING THEREOF WITH REVENUE
BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $3,000,000
WHEREAS, The Randolph County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority (the
"Authority') has agreed to assist in the financing under the North Carolina Industrial and Pollution Control Facilities
Financing Act (the `Act') of a pollution control project by Wellmark, Inc., a North Carolina corporation ofan affiliate,
subsidiary or related company thereof (the "Company'), which plans to acquire, construct and equip an approximately
60,000 square foot facility for the recycling of plastic and the manufacture ofplastic pellets in Randolph County (the
"Project') and has indicated that agreement by the execution of an Inducement Agreement between the parties dated
February 15, 2000, and;
WHEREAS, under North Carolina General Statutes § 159C-7 each project must be approved by the Secretary of
the Department of Commerce and, under Article 51B of Chapter 143 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Federal
Tax Reform Allocation Committee must allocate a sufficient amount ofNorth Carolina's "volume cap, " as defined in
Section 146 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code') to the financing; and
WHEREAS, the Rules and Procedures of the North Carolina Department of Commerce require that the
governing body of a county approve in principle any project to be financed under the Act; and
WHEREAS, this Board of Commissioners has today held a public hearing with respect to the advisability ofthe
Project and the issuance of bonds therefor, as evidenced by the Certificate and Summary ofPublic Hearing attached
hereto as ExhibitA; and
WHEREAS, section 1470 of the Code requires that the Board of Commissioners approve the plan offanancing
for the bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Authority intends to issue its revenue bonds (the "Bonds') in the principal amount of up to
$3, 000, 000 which will be secured by a letter of credit issued by Wachovia Bank, N.A.; and
WHEREAS, under Section 159C-4 of the Act the issuance of bonds under the Act must be approved by the
governing body of the county in which the project to be financed under the Act is located;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, meeting in regular session at 725
McDowell Road, Asheboro, North Carolina, on May 1, 2000, does the following:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR RANDOLPH COUNTY,
1. The proposed 'pollution control project" consisting of the acquisition, construction and equipping of an
approximately 60,000 square foot facility for the recycling of plastics and the manufacture of plastic pellets by
Wellmark, Inc. in Randolph County and the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $3, 000, 000 therefor are
hereby approved in principle.
2. The Board of Commissioners hereby requests the North Carolina Federal Tax Reform Allocation Committee
to allocate up to $3, 000, 000 ofNorth Carolina's 2000 "volume cap, " as defined above for the financing of the Project.
3. The Board of Commissioners hereby approves the plan of financing as required by Section 1470 of the Code.
4. The issuance of the Bonds in the principal amount of $3, 000, 000 is hereby approved for purposes of Section
159C-4 of the Act.
Public Hearing and Order for Closing of Westview Drive
At 4:30 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider the permanent closing
of Westview Drive, a public access road off of Old Walker Mill Road Extension in Level Cross Township.
Aimee Scotton, Staff Attorney, stated that the request to close Westview Drive came from the Piedmont
Triad Regional Water Authority, who has purchased all the land adjoining this road. (This area will be part of
the Randleman Lake when it is built.) She said that notices of this public hearing were published, mailed, and
posted in accordance with G.S. 153A-241.
Chairman Kemp asked for public comment; hearing none, he closed the public hearing.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously adopted the following order:
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners received a requestfrom the Piedmont Triad Regional
Water Authority to permanently close Westview Drive located on lots as shown by plat recorded in Plat Book 25, Page
71, Randolph County Registry; and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2000, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring its
intent to close said street or easement and set a public hearing on the issue for May], 2000, all in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 153A-241; and
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2000, a notice of the closing and public hearing were prominentlyposted in two places
along said road; and
WHEREAS, the resolution of intent adopted by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners on April 10, 2000
was published once a week -for three successive weeks before the hearing (on April 14, 21, and 28, 2000); and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners has determined through the public hearing that the
closing of the aforesaid street is not contrary to the public interest and that no individual owningproperty in the vicinity
of said street would be deprived of reasonable means of ingress and egress to his property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners that Westview Drive,
located on lots described herein, be permanently closed and that all right, title, and interest in the right-of-way is vested
in those persons owning lots or parcels of land adjacent to the streets or easements.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that a certified copy of this Order shall be filed in the Register of Deeds Office.
Reallocation of Public Health Nurse Position from Temporary to Permanent
Judy Simmons, Administrative Assistant to the Health Director, explained that at the Commissioners'
January, 2000 meeting, a temporary Public Health Nurse I position (Maternity Care Coordinator) was
approved, funded through June 30, 2000 by a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services.
There is a large enough caseload of eligible maternity patients to justify making this a permanent position,
which will be funded by Medicaid earnings.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously agreed to reallocate this Public
Health Nurse I position from temporary to permanent.
Employee Shared Leave Policy
Kim Newsom, Personnel Director, presented a draft shared leave policy that would allow employees to
share limited vacation leave with another employee who has exhausted his vacation and sick leave due to a
long-term illness, recuperation from surgery, etc.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the Employee Shared Leave
Policy (ATTACHED) as presented, effective May 1, 2000.
Request from Institute of Government for Construction Shortfall Funding
Frank Willis, County Manager, advised the Board that the County has received a request from the North
Carolina Association of County Commissioners to join the Local Government Wing Campaign launched by the
Association and the League of Municipalities to help the Institute of Government complete its building
renovation and expansion. The Institute received much of its construction funding from the General Assembly,
but the finished construction and furnishing will cost an additional $4,000,000. Each county and municipality is
being asked to make a one-time special contribution to this campaign in an amount at least equal to its annual
Institute membership dues. Randolph County's dues this year were $9,724.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously voted to contribute to this campaign
and approved Budget Amendment #43 to the FY 1999-2000 Annual Budget, as follows:
GENERALFUND #43
Revenue
Increase
Fund Balance Appropriated
$9,724
Appropriation >
Increase
Governing Body
$9,724
Set July Meeting Date
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously agreed to hold their regular July
meeting on July 10th.
Adoption of Budget Schedule, Including Public Hearing on Proposed Budget
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously adopted the schedule for all their
budget sessions (June 6, 12, 19, and 26) including a public hearing on the budget at 7: 00 p. m. on the 19th.
Resolution on Delaying Congressional Action on Internet Tax Moratorium
Frank Willis, County Manager, stated that having no tax on Internet sales is a major concern for local
and state governments because of the loss of sales tax. The Association of County Commissioners has
requested that counties adopt a resolution opposing extension or expansion of the Internet Tax Moratorium.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ONDELAYING CONGRESSIONAL ACTION
ON INTERNET TAX MORATORIUM
WHEREAS, out-of-state remote sellers who conduct sales via the Internet, mail order, andphone are not required
by law to collect existing sales and use taxes imposed by state and local governments; and
WHEREAS, the primary barrier to collecting taxes on remote sales is the Supreme Court's ruling in Quill v.
North Dakota, which defers to Congress to authorize states to require remote sellers to collect taxes in a manner that
does not unduly burden Interstate commerce; and
WHEREAS, state and local governments are working together to implement a streamlined sales tax system that
would simplify definitions, tax rates and tax bases and use 21st Century technology in the collection process; and
WHEREAS, current laws create a competitive disadvantage and great inequities between merchants who sell
from traditional "brick -and -mortar" establishments and those who sell from electronic stores; and
WHEREAS, increasing sales on the Internet, and the resulting erosion ofsales and use tax revenues, will limit the
ability ofstates and governments and school districts to finance essential public services such as police, fare, emergency
medical service, education, social services, infrastructure development, and health care; and
WHEREAS, a recent University of Tennessee study estimates that state sales tax revenue losses in 2003 will
exceed $10 billion; and
WHEREAS, the Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce failed to reach a legally required consensus on
fair and equitable treatment of both remote sellers and `Main Street" retailers and also proposed that Congress
preempt state and local sovereignty guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution;
THEREFORE, BEITRESOLVED that Randolph County supports simplification of state and local sales taxes,
and urges states to move expeditiously to develop and approve model simplification legislation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Congress should not extend or expand the current moratorium until its
expiration in October 2001; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if state and local governments choose to negotiate a brief extension of the
existing moratorium as part of a broader bill, such an extension:
Should only be effective for a short period of time (no more than two years); and
Must be linked to states' successfully implementing sales tax simplification, which would trigger Congressional
authorization of expanded duty to collect use taxes on remote sales.
Proclamation for May as Motorcycle Awareness Month
On motion ofDavis, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously adopted the followingproclamation:
WHEREAS, many Randolph County citizens enjoy the sun, wind and freedom of the open road by wheeling out
their motorcycles and riding the highways. Yet, along with that enjoyment comes a responsibility to operate those
motorcycles safely; and
WHEREAS, since motorcycles lack the protective armor of automobiles and trucks, their operators are at a
greater risk -for serious injury or death by accident. All motorists should be aware that motorcyclists will be sharing the
road this summer and throughout the year with other transportation vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Concerned Bikers Association, along with the North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Education
Program, stresses the importance of educational programs designed to reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that
end in injury, loss of life and destruction ofproperty. These groups are doing their part to ensure thatpeople who enjoy
motorcycles for recreation and pleasure do so safely.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim May 2000, as
"Motorcycle Awareness Month" in Randolph County, and urges our citizens to commend its observance.
Budget Amendment - Social Services
Frank Willis, County Manager, reported that the County has received $3,5 70 from the Division of Social
Services for CP&L Project Share, a DSS program for qualifying residents who are in life-threatening situations
related to cooling or heating. We have also received $290,000 for the Child Development Program, a DSS
program that provides services to children of qualified families for support of employment, education/training,
protective services, child welfare, and special needs.
On motion ofMason, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #44 to
the FY 1999-2000 Annual Budget, as follows:
GENERAL FUND - #44'
Revenue
Increase
Restricted Intergovernmental
$293,570
Appropriation
Increase>
Social Services
$293,570
The meeting recessed at 5:10 p.m. and reconvened at 6:30 p.m.
Rezoning Public Hearing
At 6:30 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests.
Hal Johnson, Planning and Zoning Administrator, presented the following requests, and Chairman Kemp
opened the public hearing for comments on each request and closed it before taking action on each request.
1. JAMES SMITH, Greensboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 14.02 acres located at 6788 Willard Road,
Liberty Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Heavy Industrial/Conditional Use. The
proposed Conditional Use Zoning District would specifically allow the operation of a go-kart track and family
fun park at existing track location. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that this request be
approved. Mr. Johnson noted that the current track was a non -conforming use; when the owner died, activity
ceased. This activity cannot be resumed without rezoning.
Jim Smith, 4601 Schoolway Drive, Greensboro, said he has already started planting trees on the front;
the other sides already have tree buffers. He said he proposes to add a playground, park and picnic area, and
bathrooms. He will have fencing around the whole facility and lighting. A grounds manager will live on-site in
an existing building. Proposed hours of operation will be Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.;
and some Fridays, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Mr. Smith said he has received letters of support from surrounding
neighbors, participants, and spectators.
Guy Troy, P.O. Box 455, Liberty, said his comments were based on past experience as a neighbor who
lives across the road from this site. He said he would like to see conditions attached if the rezoning is granted:
operation restricted to one night per week, no racing or loudspeaker use after 10:30 p.m., and tree buffers.
Steve Schmidley, Asheboro, said he is an attorney representing Marvin and Barbara Wall, who have an
intensive farm operation on three sides of this proposed facility: on the north side are chicken houses holding
65,000 chickens; on the west side are chicken houses holding 40,000 - 45,000 chickens; on the south side is a
100 -head pig operation with lagoons. Mr. Schmidley said that rezoning this facility heavy industrial in the
middle of a residential agricultural area would be spot zoning and that it would not be compatible with the
long-range land use plan for this area. Lighting from the facility would interfere with the chickens, who need
to be in the dark for many hours. The proposed picnic area is close enough to the hog lagoon to throw rocks
in it. The fan from the north side chicken houses blows directly toward the proposed concession stand 146'
away. Mr. Schmidley asked that, if the rezoning is approved, early closing be observed. He said a chain link
fence would not be sufficient to deal with trash, gas, and noise.
Upon request, three stood in opposition to this request; seven stood in support.
Jim Smith stated that there is a tree buffer between the picnic area and the hog operation. He offered
the following as conditions for the rezoning: (1) on Saturdays operations will start at 9 a.m., with racing and
loudspeakers ceasing at 10:00 p.m.; on Sundays operations will be from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; (2) operations
will be April through November only; (3) the facility will be based on the site plan submitted.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the request of dames Smith,
with the three conditions offered by Mr. Smith (as shown above).
2. DONALD LINEBERRY, Climax, North Carolina, is requesting that 4.00 acres (out of 151.60 acres)
located at 6981 Old Liberty Road, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Highway
Commercial/Conditional Use. The proposed Conditional Use Zoning District would specifically allow the
expansion of a non -conforming use of a seed and landscaping business (with a recently constructed 25 x 220
storage building with a front setback of 20 ft.). The Planning Board recommended unanimously that this
request be approved with the following conditions: employee parking area must be moved behind the business;
work out appropriate buffers with the Planning Staff, and bring existing building up to code. Mr. Johnson said
that Mr. Lineberry constructed this building without a building permit, thinking he was farm exempt because he
thought his business was an agricultural operation. It is a business operation; therefore, Mr. Lineberry needs
the appropriate building and zoning permit.
Jon Megerian, attorney for the applicant, said Mr. Lineberry is willing to buffer and landscape. Mr.
Lineberry went to the Planning and Zoning Department and filled out a questionnaire. He was told that this
construction qualified as an agricultural exemption, so he thought he was in compliance.
Approximately twenty people stood in support of this request.
Howard Kerns, 6948 Old Liberty Road, who lives across from this operation, said he has experienced a
problem since Mr. Lineberry moved his operation to its current location. He said the business's trucks park
right along and on the road in front of their building, which creates a safety hazard for traffic passing by. He
said he counted 45 cars and two buses passing by this business in a half-hour time period. Also, when they
wash their equipment, the water runs onto his property.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the request of Donald
Lineberry with the following conditions: move the seed to the new storage building when it is built; locate all
employee parking behind the business structure; buffer the existing storage building, as worked out with
Planning staff; bring the existing storage building up to code and obtain appropriate building permits.
3. GENE AND CONNIE PITTMAN, Thomasville, North Carolina, are requesting that 14.52 acres located at
end of Harris Road be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Restricted/Conditional Use. The
proposed Conditional Use Zoning District would specifically allow the development of an additional 2 lots for
site -built homes, modular homes or Class A double -wide mobile homes on permanent foundation to an existing
minor subdivision. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that this request be approved with the
following condition: no additional residences would be allowed on the property.
Gene Pittman, Thomasville, stated that he can't sell the 14 acres, so he wants to split it into two 7 -acre
tracts. No timbering is planned.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the request of Gene Pittman.
4. KELLIE WILLIAMSON, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 1.96 acres (out of 25.06 acres)
located on Boone Farm Road, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural/Conditional Use to Highway
Commercial/Conditional Use. The proposed Conditional Use Zoning District would specifically allow the
operation of a contractor's storage yard and office. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that this
request be denied.
Brooks Bossong, attorney for the applicant, said that the Williamsons want to use this property for a
contractor's office and to store equipment. It will be low impact, and there are no neighbors adjacent to the
property. He presented photos of the area. The applicant requests the following conditions: maintain a
minimum of 25 -foot buffer along the north property line (facing Little River Road) by planting and maintaining
an evergreen screen; maintain Boone Farm Road from Little River Road to their driveway. He said the
applicant intends to use the two acres only; the remaining acreage will remain agricultural.
Ed Walker, 6139 Auman Farm Road, Seagrove, adjacent property owner, said he is not opposed to the
proposed usage.
Commissioner Frye expressed concern that approving this request could set a precedent. County
Attorney Alan Pugh stated that with restrictions and because of its low impact, this rezoning could be
defended.
On motion ofMason, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted four to one, with Frye opposing, to approve
the rezoning request of Kellie Williamson, with the conditions that she requested (as shown above).
Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Phil Kemp, Chairman
J. Harold Holmes
Robert O. Mason
Darrell L. Frye
Robert B. Davis
Alice D. Dawson, Clerk to the Board