020298February 2, 1998
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 Frye, Kemp, Davis, Holmes, and Mason were present. Invocation was given by Pat
Sullivan, Christian Education Director of First United Methodist Church of Asheboro, after which everyone
recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, as
follows:
• approve minutes of January 5 and January 26;
• reappoint Aweilda Williams to the County Planning Board (3 -year term);
• reappoint James Deaton, III and Isaac Ferguson to the Liberty Planning Board (3 -year term);
• reappoint Ben Ramsay to the Board of Equalization and Review (3 -year term).
Citizen Concerns
Earl Greene alluded to the recent death of a child in Rockingham County from an attack by pit bulls
and asked the Board to pass a Randolph County law that would require that pit bulls be kept in pens with an
8' fence. He also requested that the Board waive building permit fees for people in low-paying jobs.
MMi Cooper, Public Health Director, stated that she and the Board of Health recommend reviewing
the County's Animal Control Ordinance as it relates to dangerous dogs. Chairman Frye instructed her to
proceed and told Mr. Greene that the Board will look into the issue of permit fees.
Introduction of Refunding Bond Order and Setting of Public Hearing
Joe Niggel of First Union, the County's Financial Advisor for the proposed refunding of Series 1991
and Series 1992 General Obligation Bonds, stated that the Secretary of the North Carolina Local
Government Commission has accepted the County's application for submission to the Commission. Mr.
Niggel said that, at today's interest rates, the County should save over $77,000 per year by refunding these
bonds, for a total savings of over $1,000,000 over the life of the bonds.
County Manager Frank Willis estimated that legal fees for the refunding will be in the range of $8,000
-$10,000.
Chairman Frye introduced the following bond order, which was read by title:
"BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $25,000,000
REFUNDING BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF RANDOLPH"
WHEREAS, the County of Randolph (the "County") has issued General Obligation School Bonds,
dated April 1, 1991 (the "1991 General Obligation School Bonds"), a certain portion of which remain
outstanding (the "Outstanding 1991 General Obligation School Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, the County has issued General Obligation School Bonds, dated May 1, 1992 (the "1992
General Obligation School Bonds"), a certain portion of which remain outstanding (the "Outstanding 1992
General Obligation School Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County deems it advisable to refund all or a portion
of the Outstanding 1991 General Obligation School Bonds and Outstanding 1992 General Obligation
School Bonds (collectively referred to herein as the "Outstanding Bonds to be Refunded") pursuant to and
in accordance with The Local Government Finance Act; and
WHEREAS, the Board has caused to be filed with the Secretary of the Local Government
Commission of North Carolina an application for Commission approval of the bonds hereinafter described
as required by The Local Government Finance Act, and the Secretary of the Commission has notified the
Board that the application has been filed and accepted for submission to the Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Board as follows:
Section 1. The County Board of Commissioners has ascertained and hereby determines that it is
advisable to refund the Outstanding Bonds to be Refunded.
Section 2. To raise all or a portion of the money required to refund the Outstanding Bonds to be
Refunded as set forth above and to pay expenses in connection therewith, bonds of the County are hereby
authorized and shall be issued pursuant to The Local Government Finance Act of North Carolina. The
maximum aggregate principal amount of bonds authorized by this bond order shall be $25,000,000.
Section 3. Taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on those bonds when due shall be
annually levied and collected.
Section 4. A sworn statement of the County's debt has been filed with the Clerk to the Board and is
open to public inspection.
Section 5. The bond order shall take effect upon its adoption.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the introduction of this
bond order without change.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously voted to set a public hearing on
this bond order at 6: 00 Am. on February 16, 1998, by adopting the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the bond order entitled, `BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$25,000,000 REFUNDING BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF RANDOLPH" has been introduced at the
meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Randolph held on February 2, 1998, and the
Board desires to provide for a public hearing thereon and the submission of a statement of debt in
connection therewith as required by The Local Government Finance Act;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board as follows:
A. The public hearing upon that bond order shall be held on February 16, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Commissioners Meeting Room in the Randolph County Office Building, 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro,
North Carolina.
B. The Clerk to the Board is hereby directed to cause a copy of the bond order to be published with a
notice of the hearing in the form prescribed by law in a qualified newspaper no fewer than six days prior to
the public hearing.
C. The County's Finance Officer is hereby directed to file with the Clerk to the Board prior to
publication of the bond order with the notice of such public hearing, a statement setting forth the debt
incurred or to be incurred, the appraised value of property subject to taxation by the County and the net
debt of the County.
County Schools Request to Purchase Property
Bob Scherer, on behalf of the Randolph County Schools, requested permission to purchase
approximately 3/4 acre at the Franklinville Elementary School. The property, which includes a two-story
house, is enclosed on three sides by property owned by the School Board. The purchase price is $35,000.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved this purchase.
Public Hearing on Extension of Moratorium on Intensive Swine Livestock Operations
At 4:30 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider whether a current
moratorium, which expires February 9, 1998, should be extended to July 13, 1998. Hal Johnson, Planning
and Zoning Director, summarized the State's actions on this issue: House Bill 515 placed a 2 -year
moratorium (3/1/97 - 3/1/99) on the construction or expansion of intensive swine livestock operations larger
than 250 head unless an innovative animal waste management system (one that has never been used in the
U. S.) that does not employ an anaerobic lagoon is used. Counties will be allowed to apply zoning
regulations to intensive swine operations which have at least 600,000 lbs. of steady state live weight (about
4,400 head).
Ben Albright, Ramseur, asked the Board to preserve the status quo until they can study this issue
further. He said large swine operations are spreading into the Piedmont because they are running out of
room in the East. He noted that Duplin County is already regulating these operations and that Chatham and
Moore are considering proposed regulations.
Sandy Campbell, 7602 Browerdale Road, Siler City, discussed hog manure spills, risk of diseases,
and pollution of water. She said that corporate farms erode neighborhoods and family farms.
Steven Seilkop, 3942 Rives Chapel Road, Siler City, said he is a biostatistician who served on an ad
hoc committee in Chatham County which focused on health threats from intensive swine operations. He
discussed different studies which have indicated health risks to those who work in these operations or who
live in the surrounding area.
Tommy Macon, 7902 Old Siler City Road, Ramseur, said hog waste in Randolph County would be
over volcanic rock, which is unsuitable. He made a plea for protection of ground and surface water. His
son, Kevin Macon, read a letter to the Board asking them not to let a hog farm go in near his home.
Stad Crutchfield, Asheboro, representing the Livestock Association, said he sees no logical reason to
extend the County moratorium because there is already a State moratorium.
Joe Allen, Ramseur, representing the Agribusiness Council, talked about the importance of agriculture
to Randolph County and questioned the legality of a county moratorium. Approximately 30-40 people
stood in support of Mr. Allen's comments.
Andy Ellen, attorney for N.C. Farm Bureau, questioned the legality of a county moratorium as well
as its redundancy because of the State moratorium.
Bill Varner, 4759 Jackson Creek Road, Denton, said this is a common-sense issue --people will starve
without farms. He said if farmers are to be regulated, everyone should be and that the Board of Health
should investigate pollution already in Deep River.
Chairman Frye closed the public hearing and the Board discussed the issue. Mr. Frye said that Mr.
Albright's lawsuit against the State has put an end to Mr. Burgess' application unless he proposes a
different system that would be considered innovative. He said the issues could be studied without a
moratorium in place. Mr. Davis said that HB515 is very restrictive, so a local moratorium would be
redundant, and the State permitting process would take longer than the 90 days a moratorium extension
would be in effect anyway. Mr. Kemp favored extending the moratorium to give Planning staff time to
make recommendations concerning zoning regulations. He said the odor and volume of waste from hog
operations are much worse than chickens or cattle. Mr. Mason stated that he didn't think either side would
lose by extending the moratorium. Mr. Holmes said a moratorium would be redundant and that if soils
studied by the State wouldn't support the operation, the State would not permit it.
Chairman Frye closed the public hearing.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted 3 to 2 not to extend the current
moratorium on intensive swine operations. Commissioners Kemp and Mason opposed this motion.
Chairman Frye stated that the Board intends to look further at intensive swine operations
and that he hopes to have participation from both sides of the issue.
Public Hearing - Naming of Parker Mill Community and Renaming of Old Salisbuy Road to Martin
Luther King, Jr. Drive
At 6:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider this community name
and street renaming. Hal Johnson, Planning Director, stated that the County had received a petition
requesting the County Commissioners to officially recognize the following area as "Parker Mill
Community:" that area running 1000 feet on each side of Jackson Creek Road (SR 1314) from its
intersection with Garrentown Road (SR 1332) and Golden Meadow Road (SR 1317) to its intersection with
Henry Delk Road and located in Concord Township. This site is recognized as a historical area, with the
Parker Mill dating back to the year 1779 and the old bridge to 1924. If approved by the Board following
the public hearing, a resolution will be sent to the NC Board of Transportation requesting approval, listing
on new state maps, and the installation of a "Parker Mill Community" sign.
The County has also received a petition from property owners on Old Salisbury Road, Asheboro
Township, requesting the name be changed to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The petition has signatures of
at least 2/3 of the property owners, as required. The majority of Old Salisbury Road is located within the
Asheboro City limits. The City Council is scheduled to vote on the name change for that portion of Old
Salisbury Road located within their jurisdiction at their February 5 meeting.
Margaret Parker Snyder, who gathered signatures for the petition, said that Parker Mill was her
father's and that as a resident of that community, she hopes to see this name approved.
Leo Luther, resident of Old Salisbury Road, stated that he and other residents on this street have
trouble with mail delivery because there is also a Salisbury Road and a Salisbury Street. He said 98% ofthe
property owners signed the petition.
Rev. James Curry, Asheboro, said that he worked with Dr. King in the 60's and that he thinks
Asheboro should have a street named for Martin Luther King, Jr., as most other cities do.
Chairman Frye closed the public hearing.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the following resolution
requesting the naming of Parker Mill Community:
WHEREAS, the citizens of the area that once surrounded the historic Parker Mill have petitioned to
designate this area as a community running 1000 feet on each side of Jackson Creek Road from the
intersection of Jackson Creek Road with Garrentown and Golden Meadow Road to the intersection of the
Henry Delk Road with the Jackson Creek Road; and
WHEREAS, the former Parker Mill was originally erected about the year 1779 and played a great
role in the activities of this community along the Uwharrie River; and
WHEREAS, the Parker Mill and the bridge was known and recognized by business and civic leaders
throughout Randolph County; and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners are of the unanimous opinion that said
area should be designated a community and the appropriate sign erected;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners that
the North Carolina Board of Transportation, through its Division of Highways, is hereby requested to
approve this community name, list on new state maps and install the appropriate community sign.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously voted to recommend to
the North Carolina Department of Transportation that the portion of Old Salisbury Road that is in the
County's jurisdiction be changed to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive.
Rezoning Public Hearing
The Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing at 6:30 p.m. to consider rezoning requests.
Hal Johnson, Planning and Zoning Director, presented the following requests:
1. Jerry Carroll, Asheboro, is requesting that .4 acre located in Pine Hill, Lot #1, on Hopewell Friends
Road, Cedar Grove Township, be rezoned from RR to RA/CU to construct a duplex apartment. The
Planning Board unanimously recommended denial.
2. Mark Langley, Liberty, is requesting that 53.62 acres on Jackson Creek Road, Concord Township, be
rezoned from RA to RR/CU to develop a 40 -lot subdivision for site built or modular homes. The Planning
Board unanimously recommended denial, having concerns about the density. This request came before the
Board previously in a form that would have allowed mobile homes and a slightly greater number of lots.
3. I.A.I. Properties, Greensboro, is requesting that 22.18 acres (out of a 168.78 acre tract) on Branson
Davis Road, New Market Township, be rezoned from RA to RR/CU to develop a 29 -lot subdivision for
site -built homes only. The Planning Board, by a vote of 6 to 1, recommended approval.
4. William Burrow, Seagrove, is requesting 27.4 acres on Randolph Tabernacle Road, Asheboro Township,
be rezoned from RA to RR/CU to develop a 20 -lot subdivision for site built homes only. The Planning
Board unanimously recommended approval. A portion of this property is inside the City of Asheboro, and
the request is consistent with the City's zoning.
Citizen Comments - Request #1
Jerry Carroll, 2623 Hopewell Friends Road, Asheboro, said he lives adjacent to this property, where
he wants to build a one -bedroom brick duplex. He presented a petition with 40 names of property owners
living within 1/2 mile of this location who do not oppose the duplex. He noted that there are 15 mobile
homes and some rental houses within a 1/2 mile radius.
John Luther, 2100 Luther Country Lane, Asheboro, said Mr. Carroll has been a good neighbor and
keeps a nice, clean place.
Jimmy Hasty, 2704 Hopewell Friends Road, presented a petition with 44 names of opponents living
within 1/2 mile of the property. He said they fear this rezoning would open the door to many other multi-
family units in the area.
Judy Lamb, 2713 Hopewell Friends Road, said .4 acre is not big enough for a duplex and a septic
tank and that she doesn't want apartments in the area.
Herb Filer, 2680 Hopewell Friends Road, said he does not want multi -family dwellings in the area.
Steve Johnson, 273 5 Hopewell Friends Road, said he is concerned that this rezoning would open the
door to more of the same and is afraid that renters won't keep up the property.
Citizen Comments - Request #2
Mark Langley, P.O. Box 808, Liberty, said that because of the topography, there probably will not
be 40 lots. He said the number of driveways onto Jackson Creek Road, which was a former concern, is
down to 11, and he could make it 8. He discussed his covenants and said this would be a 2 -year
development with state roads.
Mike Neiman, Nationwide Modular Homes representative, described the type of modular homes that
would go in this development. He said they are like site -built but are built in the factory in half the time for
less money. He stated that they are appraised just like site -built homes.
Roger King, 5225 Jackson Creek Road, said the community feels this development would have a
negative impact. He said there are already 2 large developments being planned for that area now and that
all 3 schools in the area are already overcrowded.
Stephanie Garner, 3942 Golden Meadow Road, Asheboro, stated that she spent 3 years working in
the modular and mobile home industry and that she doesn't think modular houses are equal to site -built
houses. She said the developer would not be able to keep all the trees as he had indicated because the
cranes needed to set the modular sections couldn't get through. She noted that there is no one to enforce
restrictive covenants and the community has to get an attorney to sue an individual.
Carlee Spencer, 4328 Jackson Creek Road, stated that he works for the Department of
Transportation and that this development would add 50-60 vehicles per day. This road already has 17
driveways on one side and 11 on the other. Traffic going to Lake Reece, which includes 50-75 boats on
weekends, must go up Jackson Creek Road, as well. He said this road is too narrow to handle all the extra
traffic.
Tony McDowell, 2577 Falling Oak Road, Asheboro, opposed this request, citing traffic, school
overcrowding, decrease in property values, and incompatibility with the neighborhood as reasons. About
35 people stood in support of his comments.
Citizen Comments - Request #3
Jerry King, surveyor for I.A.I., spoke in support of this request.
Lester Davis of I.A.I. said 40-50 acres on the back side may not pass soil inspections for
development.
Iris Bristow, 10213 S. Main St., Archdale, asked the Board to deny this request because a
development would bring 4 wheelers, pets, and pests to their peaceful neighborhood.
Alfred Yancey, 4946 Branson Davis Road, expressed concerns about more property being rezoned,
traffic, and the loss of trees.
At this point Lester Davis requested that restrictive covenant #26 (granting a variance or waiving a
violation of these covenants) be removed from the list he submitted earlier. Chairman Frye instructed him
to bring to revised copy to the Planning and Zoning Department after it is recorded, if his request is
approved today.
Citizen Comments - Request #4
William Burrow said all trees except house and street clearing would be left. All lots will front on
one road and utilities will be underground.
Franklin Saunders, 1473 Walter Saunders Drive, Asheboro, stated that this development will be
compatible with and good for the neighborhood.
Chairman Frye closed the public hearing.
Board Action on Requests
Commissioner Kemp made a motion to approve the request of .Terry Carroll. This motion died for
lack of a second.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Mason, the Board, by a 4 to I vote, denied the request of Jerry
Carroll. Commissioner Kemp opposed this motion.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously denied the request of Mark Langley.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the request of I.A.I.
Properties, with the deletion of #26 of their proposed restrictive covenants.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the request of William
Burrow.
Social Services Request for 4 Positions
Martha Sheriff, Social Services Director, stated that the Division of Social Services has determined
that DSS needs 3 social workers and 1 social work supervisor to be in compliance with minimum staffing
standards for children's services (Child Protective Services, Foster Care, and Adoptions). Anew allocation
has been received for these positions and no local match is required.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the allocation of 3
Social Work I positions (Grade 64) and I Social Work Supervisor position (Grade 70) and approved
Budget Amendment #38 to the FY 1997-98 Annual Budget to reflect the funding for these positions, as
follows:
GENERAL FUND
Appropriations
Increase
Social Services
$25,433
Revenues
Increase
Restricted Intergovernmental
25,433
Budget Amendment - Social Services (Crisis Intervention and Child Day Care)
Ms. Sheriff reported that the Crisis Intervention Program and Child Day Care Program have both
received additional allocations from the Division of Social Services.
On motion ofHolmes, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendments #
39 and #40 to the FY 1997-98 Annual Budget, to reflect the receipt of these funds, as follows:
GENERAL FUND
Appropriations
Increase
Social Services
17,474
Revenues
Increase
Restricted Intergovernmental
17,474
GENERAL FUND
Appropriations
Increase
Social Services
561,245
Revenues
Increase
Restricted Intergovernmental
561,245
Criminal Justice Partnership Program FY 1998-99 Grant Application
Tim Poole, CJPP Board Chair, stated that 98-99 will be the third year for this state -funded program.
Applications are due to Raleigh by March 1. He introduced Pam Hill, new Day Reporting Center Director.
Ms. Hill introduced the two new caseworkers she has hired and told the Board that they are making
changes and adding structure to the program. She noted that for fy 1996-97, their pre-trial program saved
the County $68,000, based on a cost of $54 per day to be housed in the jail.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the Criminal Justice
Partnership Program 1998-99 Grant Application for continuation of implementation funds.
Bid Award - Register of Deeds Automated Land RecordsNital Records System
Jane Leonard, Deputy Finance Officer, reported that there was a wide variance in bids received
because some vendors bid hardware and maintenance, although the County wanted only software. Each bid
was reviewed for compliance with specifications and analyzed to make a fair comparison on the software
cost only. For some vendors, elements were deleted; for others, elements were added. Following is a list of
bids as originally received and as adjusted for software cost only:
After the bids were adjusted, Landata-Foresight, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder. Their bid was
adjusted to include UCC, vital records, and marriage license modules. The current Register ofDeeds budget
has $31,221 available for this project. The remaining $34,210 would have to come from the fund balance.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously awarded the bid to Landata-
Foresight, Inc., authorized the County Manager to sign the contract, and approved Budget Amendment
#41 to the FY 1997-98 Annual Budget, as follows:
GENERAL FUND
Original Bid
Software Cost Only
Cott Systems
No Bid
No Bid
Eagle Computer Systems
207,837
131,273
Landata-Foresight, Inc.
52,731
65,431
Manatron Corporation
76,584
75,334
New Vision Systems Corporation
143,500
143,500
SCT Government Systems
No Bid
No Bid
Universal Systems, Inc.
337,527
Did Not Meet Specs
After the bids were adjusted, Landata-Foresight, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder. Their bid was
adjusted to include UCC, vital records, and marriage license modules. The current Register ofDeeds budget
has $31,221 available for this project. The remaining $34,210 would have to come from the fund balance.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously awarded the bid to Landata-
Foresight, Inc., authorized the County Manager to sign the contract, and approved Budget Amendment
#41 to the FY 1997-98 Annual Budget, as follows:
GENERAL FUND
Appropriations
Increase
Register of Deeds
34,210
Revenues
Increase
Fund Balance Appropriated
34,210
Budget Amendment - Health
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved BudgetAmendment #42
to the FY 1997-98 Annual Budget, as follows, to reflect additional State funds received for the Health
Department's Food & Lodging Program:
GENERAL FUND
Appropriations
Increase
Public Health
5,113
Revenues
Increase
Restricted Intergovernmental
5,113
Request for Additional Assistant County Ranger Position
Frank Willis, County Manager, reminded the Board that on January 2, 1996, they had agreed to pay
the County's portion for a new assistant county ranger position contingent upon the N.C. General
Assembly's approval. Steve Pearce, Randolph County Forest Ranger, has informed the County that this
position has finally been approved and an applicant is ready to begin work pending approval by the County
for its 40% portion. This new position will enable the Forest Service to decrease their backlog substantially.
There are currently 150 people on their waiting list for forest management services. The cost for the first
year will be greater because of the purchase of a truck and other equipment
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved BudgetAmendment #43 to
the FY 1997-98 Annual Budget, to fund 40% of this position for the remaining 5 months of this fiscal year,
as follows:
GENERAL FUND
Appropriations
Increase
Forestry Service
22,800
Revenues
Increase
Fund Balance Appropriated
22,800
Request for New Internal Auditor Position
Frank Willis, County Manager, reviewed the recommendation of the County's independent auditor,
Strand, Skees, Jones & Company, for adding an internal auditor position to the County's administrative
staff. This person would perform internal audits, design and implement new systems, improve current
systems, oversee the administrative requirements of grants, correct any problems found, and prepare audit
and financial reports. Mr. Willis stated that if the position is approved, he will fill it with the current
accounting supervisor, Tom Morris, who is a CPA and who previously worked for Strand, Skees, Jones &
Company. The position would need to be filled by March 15 because Mr. Morris would need several weeks
to train the new accounting supervisor and then would need additional time to develop an internal audit
program. Therefore, the transition should be completed by the beginning of the next fiscal year. The cost
of this position for the remainder of this fiscal year is $11,949 (salary and benefits).
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the allocation of an
internal auditorposition atgrade 73, effective March 15, 1998, and approved Budget Amendment#44 to
the FY 1997-98 Annual Budget, as follows:
GENERAL FUND
Appropriations
Increase
Administration
11,949
Revenues
Increase
Fund Balance Appropriated
11,949
Vacancy on Board of Equalization and Review
No nominations were offered to fill this vacancy. Chairman Frye noted that alternates also needed to
be appointed so they could be trained before current members go off the E & R Board.
Additional Funding from D.O.T. for Work First Employment Transportation
Frank Willis, County Manager, reported that the N.C. Department of Transportation, Public
Transportation Division, is providing each county with operating assistance funds to help meet Work First
and employment transportation needs of Work First participants after eligibility for cash assistance has
concluded. There are 2 sources of money: A $1,000,000 allocation uses a formula that would give
Randolph County $13,938. Another allocation of $750,000 will be given out on a competitive basis. In
both cases, the County Manager, DSS Director, and Community Transportation System (RCATS) Director
jointly determine the appropriate agency to receive and administer the funds awarded to the County. This
group has met and is recommending that both allocations should go to the Randolph County Senior Adults
Association, on behalf of RCATS. The Commissioners must designate the agency to receive funds and
authorize the applications.
On motion ofMason, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously adopted the following resolutions
authorizing the County to apply for FY 1997-98 Work First/Employment Transportation Operating
Assistance from both the $1, 000, 000 allocation and the $750, 000 allocation and designated the Randolph
County Senior Adults Association, on behalf of the Community Transportation System (RCATS), as the
agency to receive these funds once they are awarded to Randolph County:
Resolution Authorizing Work First/Employment
Transportation Operating Funds ($1,000,000 Allocation)
WHEREAS, Article 2B of Chapter 136 of the North Carolina General Statutes and the Governor of
North Carolina have designated the North Carolina Department of Transportation as the agency responsible
for administering federal and state public transportation funds; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of these transportation funds is to support transitional transportation needs
of Work First participants after eligibility for cash assistance has concluded and/or other employment
transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, the SFY 1997-98 funds are available for eligible program costs for the period specified
by the North Carolina Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners has approved the local entity designated
to receive the operating allocation for Work First and employment transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners hereby assures and certifies that it will
comply with state statutes, executive orders and all administrative requirements which relate to applications,
made to and assistance received from the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the Work
First/Employment Transportation Operating Funds program.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners hereby
submits an application for SFY 1997-98 Work First/Employment Transportation Operating Assistance
Program funds for use by the designated local entity and assures that it will provide to the North Carolina
Department of Transportation information regarding the use of the funds at such time and in such manner as
the Department may require.
Resolution Authorizing Work First/Employment
Transportation Operating Funds ($750,000 Allocation)
WHEREAS, Article 2B of Chapter 136 of the North Carolina General Statutes and the Governor of
North Carolina have designated the North Carolina Department of Transportation as the agency responsible
for administering federal and state public transportation funds; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of these transportation funds is to support transitional transportation needs
of Work First participants after eligibility for cash assistance has concluded and/or other employment
transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, the SFY 1997-98 funds are available for eligible program costs for the period specified
by the North Carolina Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners has approved the local entity designated
to receive the operating allocation for Work First and employment transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Randolph Cuonty Board of Commissioners hereby assures and certifies that it will
comply with state statutes, executive orders and all administrative requirements which relate to applications,
made to and assistance received from the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the Work
First/Employment Transportation Operating Funds program.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners hereby
submits an application for SFY 1997-98 Work First/Employment Transportation Operating Assistance
Program funds for use by the designated local entity and assures that it will provide to the North Carolina
Department of Transportation information regarding the use of the funds at such time and in such manner as
the Department may require.
Discussion on Intensive Swine Livestock Operations
The Board discussed possible zoning regulations for intensive swine operations and instructed Hal
Johnson, Planning and Zoning Director, to bring recommendations back to them within 60 days or,
possibly, by the March 9 meeting.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Darrell L. Frye, Chairman Phil Kemp
J. Harold Holmes
Robert O. Mason
Robert B. Davis
Alice D. Dawson, Clerk to the Board