050498May 4, 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. Rev. Boyd Byerly, Sunset Avenue
Church of God in Asheboro, gave the invocation, after which everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Davis, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, as
follows:
• approve minutes of April 6;
• approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has investigated 0.48 mile of Teresa Way in the
Kingsview 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
0.48 mile of Teresa Way in the Kingsview Subdivision be added to the Division of Highways'
Secondary Road System.
• approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is an established fact that teaching children fire safety early on can prevent manyfire-
related accidents; and
WHEREAS, a group of concerned citizens, community organizations and local businesses joined
together in 1997 to raise funds for the purchase and equipping of afire safety smokehouse in an
effort to reduce fire -related deaths and injuries; and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Kids Smokehouse will be used throughout the county by trained
volunteers as an interactive, hands-on tool to provide education about fire safety to approximately
9, 000 elementary students enrolled in 24 county and 8 city schools; and
WHEREAS, several key individuals were instrumental in the successful completion of this project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners
hereby express their sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to the following people for their role
in this outstanding public service: Rodger Chriscoe, Allstate Insurance Company; Candie Rudzinski,
Randolph County Senior Adults Association; Robert Fields, Asheboro Fire Marshal; Harold Holmes,
Randolph County Commissioner; Donna Lowe, Lowe Body & Glass; and Dr. Ken Gobel, Asheboro
physician.
Request from Ramseur Concerning an Economic Development Proiect
Hampton Spivey, Mayor of Ramseur, requested that the Board go into closed session to discuss an
economic development project.
Closed Session
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted unanimously at 4:10 p. m. to go into closed
session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of business in the area served by them,
pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4). They returned to regular session at 4:40 p.m.
Technology Update
Annette Crotts, Computer Services Director, gave on overview of the advances the County has made
in technology and computerization in the last 20 years. She discussed the many computer systems now in
place, such as E911, GIS, Central Permitting, LIFE, Video Arraignment, Electronic Fingerprinting, and
Video Imaging. She said that as we advance technologically, we are constantly facing new areas of
concern. Two such concerns are access to computerized public records and Internet usage. Both are very
serious matters requiring standard procedures and the management of such procedures. Mrs. Crotts
presented for the Board's consideration an Electronic Public Records Policy and a policy which sets
standards on Internet usage and creates a technology policy committee that can deal with future procedures
or management issues that deal with general technology. She also asked the Board to appoint a
Commissioner to sit on this committee.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the proposed Electronic
Public Records Policy and Internet Policy and appointed Commissioner Kemp as the elected official
representative on the Randolph County Information Services Policy Committee.
Request for Funding from East Side Improvement Association, Inc. (ESIA)
Addie Luther, fundraising chairman for ESIA, stated that ESIA has received a $5000 matching grant
from the NC Department of Cultural Arts. The grant, entitled "Bridging the Gap," will serve as a catalyst
for self-help through intergenerational, multicultural community building. Mrs. Luther stated that the match
has partially been met with $1000 from ESIA, $1000 from Randolph Arts Guild, and $1000 from the City
of Asheboro. She requested that the County contribute the remaining $2000 of the match.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously voted to contribute $2000 to ESIA
to complete their local match for this grant. The $2000 will be taken from Administration's current
budget.
Approval of Asheboro City Schools ADM Project
Harold Blair, Asheboro City Schools Internal Auditor, requested approval of their application for the
allocation of $475,000 of unbudgeted Public School Building Capital Fund to the Asheboro High School
Renovation Project.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved this project and
application to the State for the release of $475, 000 from the Public School Building Capital Fund.
Chante in Holiday Schedule for Solid Waste Facilities
David Townsend, III, Public Works Director, stated that the 1998 holiday schedule he originally
submitted for approval had an error because it called for the facilities to be closed on July 3 and open July
4. He asked that the schedule be revised to show the facilities open on July 3 and closed July 4.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved a revision to the Solid
Waste Facilities 1998 Holiday Schedule to show them open on July 3 and closed July 4.
Bid Award for Ambulances
Jane Leonard, Deputy Finance Officer, presented bids received for two 1999 Ford F-350 Chassis Cabs
for Emergency Services. The new cabs will be used to replace old model F -350's, and the ambulance boxes
will be remounted on the new vehicles. The only bid received was from Asheboro Ford at $52,937.60 for
the two chassis/cabs.
On motion ofMason, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously awarded the bid to Asheboro Ford
for $52,937.60.
Ms. Leonard also reported bids received for a Type I Class I Ambulance for Emergency Services. The
specifications were for a 1997 or newer vehicle and stated that a demonstration model would be accepted as
long as the mileage was under 10,000. The following bids were received:
Chief's Fire & Rescue (New)
Joe Magri Sales Co., Inc.
Northwestern Emergency Vehicles
Wheeled Coach of NC
1997 F-350
$67,900
(New)
1999 F-350
69,400
(New)
1999 F-350
79,437
(New)
1997 F-350
65,984
(Demo)
1997 F-350
62,375
All bids met specifications. The low bid from Wheeled Coach of NC was for a demonstration model with
6800 miles. They have offered to extend the engine warranty for 36,000 miles or 3 years from delivery
date.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously awarded the bid to Wheeled Coach
of NC for $62,3 75.
Animal Control Ordinance
MiMi Cooper, Public Health Director, stated that the committee has made some additional changes to
the exotic animal section of the ordinance since last month. She explained the petition process property
owners in major subdivisions would go through to request a leash law in their subdivision.
Chairman Frye asked that copies of the proposed ordinance be placed in all branches of the library for
public inspection and asked the press to publicize the proposed changes. The Board agreed that they will
consider this issue again on May 18 and either adopt the proposed changes then or set a public hearing on
the ordinance for June or July.
Budget Schedule
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously adopted a schedule for all their
1998-99 budget meetings (June 2, 8, 15 and 22), including a public hearing on June 15 at 7: 30 p.m.
July Meeting Date
The Board agreed to hold their regular July meeting on the 6th.
Legislative Briefing in Raleigh
The Clerk reminded the Board to let her know if they plan to attend this meeting so she can register
them.
Vacancy on County Planning Board
Chairman Frye announced that Aweilda Williams has resigned from the County Planning Board and
instructed the Clerk to place this item on the June 1 agenda.
Budget Amendment - Health
On motion of Davis, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment # 61
to the FY 1997-98 Annual Budget, which reflects additional state funding for the Health Department's
Rural Obstetrical Care Incentive Program, as follows:
GENERAL FUND
Appropriations
Increase
Public Health
$17,622
Revenues
Increase
Restricted Intergovernmental
$17,622
Budget Amendment - Work First/Emnlovment Transportation Assistance Grant
On motion of Davis, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment # 62
to the FY 1997-98 Annual Budget, which reflects funding from the NC Department of Transportation for
operating assistance funds to help meet Work First and employment transportation needs in 1998, as
follows:
GENERAL FUND
Appropriations
Increase
Aging Services
$13,938
Revenues
Increase
Restricted Intergovernmental
$13,938
Budget Amendment - 1998 Refunding Bonds
On motion ofDavis, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #63 to the
FY 1997-98 Annual Budget, which reflects proceeds from the April 21, 1998 closing of General Obligation
Refunding Bonds, the issuance cost and the retirement of the old debt, as follows:
GENERAL FUND
Appropriations
Increase
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Debt Service
$23,421,802
$236,207
Revenues
Increase
Other Financing Sources
$23,658,009
Rezoning Public Hearing
The Board adjourned at 6:30 p.m. to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests.
Hal Johnson, Planning and Zoning Director, presented the following requests:
L Moffitt's, Inc., Asheboro, is requesting that 71 acres (out of 127.6) on Old Humble Mill Road, Grant
Township, be rezoned from RA to RM/CU to allow a 170 -lot expansion of Richland Mobile Home Park.
The Planning Board recommended approval of this request with a 6 to 1 vote.
2. Tot Hill Farm, LLC, Asheboro, is requesting that 54.46 acres on Tot Hill Farm Road, Cedar Grove
Township, be rezoned from RA to RR/CU to allow additional lots to be added to the plan of Tot Hill Farm
Subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval.
3. Dimbaza USA, Inc., Asheboro, is requesting that 8.24 acres on Old Cedar Falls Road, Asheboro
Township, be rezoned from RA to LI/CU to allow the existing structure to be used for an office and
warehouse for the receipt, storage and reshipment of steel castings. The Planning Board unanimously
recommended approval.
4. John Woodell, Asheboro, is requesting that .71 acre on Loflin Pond Road, Franklinville Township, be
rezoned from RR to HC/CU to allow the construction of a modular post office 24' x 42'. This would be to
move the Cedar Falls Post Office from its current location, which is not safe and is inadequate in size. The
Planning Board unanimously recommended approval.
5. Timothy Taylor, High Point, is requesting that 5.74 acres on Caraway Mountain Road, Back Creek
Township, be rezoned from RA to RR/CU to allow the redivision of 3 lots within a minor subdivision into 5
lots to develop a modular home subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously recommended denial.
Citizen Comments - Request #1
Walker Moffitt, 1 Richland Place, Asheboro, said that Richland Mobile Home Park is near commerce
in an urban growth area. He said that since it has public water and sewer, it can accommodate more density
per acre than other parks, thereby conserving land. The park has a full-time resident manager, perimeter
fencing, and street lights. Mr. Moffitt also said that 911 calls to the park are lower than average per capita.
Lee Roberts, real estate appraiser, said he didn't feel this development would have a negative effect on
surrounding property values and gave examples of comparable sales in the area showing no negative impact
from a nearby mobile home park on home sales.
Mac Whatley, 727 W. Main Street, Franklinville, attorney for the applicant, said a key issue in this
proposal is the transition of the area from rural to urban, stating that growth follows utilities. He said Mr.
Moffitt has made several improvements in cleaning up and landscaping the park, that he has installed an 8'
chainlink fence, has planned a recreation area for the middle of the park and along the creek, and that he has
offered a condition of a 100 -foot setback.
Sharon Allen, park resident, presented a petition from park residents supporting the request.
Ben Albright, 3157 Old Coleridge Road, Siler City, attorney representing land owners in the area,
discussed 911 calls to the park, warrants served to residents there, and criminal activities there.
Approximately 30 people stood in opposition to the request. He said the expansion would overcrowd the
schools and that the average tax paid on a mobile home in Randolph County is $45.42, whereas $779 of
local tax dollars are spent per pupil just for education in the county.
Bob Heinzer, 2306 Old Humble Mill Road, opposed this request because of the increased traffic and
discussed at length the volume and speed of traffic on this road already.
Fred Thompson, 1896 Hwy 42 South, stated that 22% of all houses in Randolph County are single -
wide mobile homes and that that is enough. He said not all of Mr. Moffitt's acreage is being petitioned for
rezoning now and that Mr. Moffitt might come back later asking for the remaining acres to be rezoned for
more mobile home lots.
Dennis Garner, 1839 Old Cox Road, complained of constant gunfire coming from the park and of
dogs everywhere.
James Humble, Jr., Randleman, said his father lives near the park and that it is a rural neighborhood
with many long-term residents who want to see it stay that way.
Jerry Shackelford, Assistant Superintendent of Randolph County Schools, stated that as a Board of
Education representative he is neither for nor against this request. He said that this development would
have an impact on the schools but that they serve the children wherever they live. Deep River Haven, a
large mobile home park in Franklinville, creates the need for additional construction for Coleridge
Elementary and Southeast Middle School.
Litchard Hurley, Randolph County Sheriff, said he was speaking to clarify some information, not to
speak for or against the proposal. He said he had not talked to the applicant personally about the request,
but that he had written a letter based on his experience in that neighborhood 10-15 years ago when he was
a patrol deputy in that area.
Audrey Heinzer, 2306 Old Humble Mill Road, suggested that Mr. Walker fix up and utilize what he
has now in the park before expanding. She said that too many people living so close to each other equals
too many problems. She also stated that traffic is already bad on Old Humble Mill Road.
Pamela Wright, 1927 Tom Wright Road, said she can see the park's water tower from her home and
that an appraisal of her property is down $9,000 from 3 years ago. She said the woods there have been set
on fire and that things have been stolen.
Comments - Request #2
Ogburn Yates, applicant, explained the proposed expansion.
Comments - Request #3
Mac Whatley, attorney for Dimbaza, stated that the applicants could not be present tonight. He
explained that they currently store everything on a lot and have their office downtown. This property would
consolidate all operations. He stated that some adjacent properties are businesses.
Comments - Request #4
John Woodell, applicant, stated that the lot for the proposed post office site will be paved and the
modular building will be brought to the site.
Cindy Barton, postmaster of Cedar Falls Post Office, stated that the current facility is too small and
that it floods on occasion.
Comments - Request #5
Gordon Poole, area resident, said that someone bought an option on this property 5 or 6 years ago and
it wouldn't pass soil testing. He said that he has spent $3000 recently on his property to add more soil so
that it would perc.
Board Action on Requests
On motion ofMason, seconded by Davis, the Board voted 4 to I to deny the request ofMoffitt's, Inc.
Commissioner Kemp opposed this motion.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Mason, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of
Tot Hill Farm, LLC.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of
Dimbaza USA, Inc.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Mason, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of
John Woodell.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted unanimously to deny the request of
Timothy Taylor.
Adjournment
The Board adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Darrell L. Frye, Chairman
J. Harold Holmes
Robert O. Mason
Phil Kemp
Robert B. Davis
Alice D. Dawson, Clerk to the Board