050597May 5, 1997
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, Frye, Holmes, Davis, and Mason were present. Rev. Bruce Feltrup-Exum, Associate
Minister, First Presbyterian Church of Asheboro, gave the invocation, then everyone recited the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Additions to the Agenda
Chairman Kemp added the following items to New Business: J Triad Baseball Proposal, K
Resolution to Retain the 910 Area Code.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, as
follows:
• approve 4-7-97 minutes;
• adopt proclamation (ATTACHED) declaring May as Mental Health Month;
• reappoint Joanna Lee to the Nursing/Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (3 -yr term);
• adopt resolution (ATTACHED) adding Burgess Drive to the State System of Roads;
• reappoint Dr. R. Andrew Sykes to the RCC Board of Trustees (4 -yr term).
Repeal Old and Adopt New Purchasing Policy
Tom Morris, Accounting Supervisor, explained that the current purchasing policy, adopted in 1984, is
so obsolete that it should be totally replaced. The proposed new policy increases purchasing authority
levels and places the purchasing function under the Finance Office, which will allow for back-up and cross -
training.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously repealed the current purchasing policy
and adopted the new policy recommended by the Finance Office (ATTACHED).
Credit Union ATM Machines on County Property
David Townsend, Public Works Director, reported that Lynn Jones of the State Employees Credit
Union recently approached the County about installing an automatic teller machine, for cash only, at the
County Office Building on McDowell Road and at the Social Services Complex on North Fayetteville
Street. The reason that the Credit Union is being considered is that the County employees are eligible to
join the State Employees Credit Union or the Local Government Employees Credit Union. Mr. Jones
indicated that they will pay rent, with the maximum being $150 per month, for each machine. The Credit
Union will be responsible for all construction and utilities for each site. Once the County Commissioners
agree to the placement of these machines, Mr. Jones will take the matter to their board for approval.
The Board discussed any possible liability the County might have for allowing these machines to be
placed on County property.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the placement ofthe two ATM
machines and authorized the County Manager to formally negotiate a contract with the State Employees
Credit Union, subject to the review and approval by the County Attorney after the liability issue has been
addressed and resolved to the County Attorney's satisfaction.
Contract Award for Solid Waste Services
David Townsend, Public Works Director, stated that he had sent to six vendors requests for proposals
for the operation of a County -owned transfer station, to be constructed at the County's solid waste facility.
These proposals, which were for a five-year period, were divided into two separate services: 1) operate the
transfer station and haul solid waste from this transfer station to an approved lined landfill; and 2) dispose of
solid waste at this approved lined landfill. The purpose of receiving proposals is to develop firm costs to
operate a transfer station system. Three vendors submitted proposals: Browning Ferris Industries, Inc.
(BFI); Waste Industries; and Uwharrie Environmental and GDS, jointly. All proposals included the required
data and prices ranged from $30.75 to $35.00 per ton for both services; Waste Industries submitted a
proposal to handle operations of the transfer station and hauling only of $11.90 per ton. Five staff members
evaluated the proposals based on the following point system: detailed company experience and job
performance at existing location --20 points, company financial standing --20 points, company's experience
with public education and waste reduction education --10 points, contacts from local references --20 points,
price on cost -per -ton basis --15 points, review of proposed contract document --5 points, recyclable
capability --10 points. Based on the evaluations (ATTACHED), Mr. Townsend made the following
recommendation:
Service 1 - Operation of transfer station & hauling of solid waste to an approved landfill: Negotiate
with BFI and GDS.
Service 2 - Disposal of solid waste: Negotiate with BFI and Uwharrie Environmental.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously authorized the Public Works
Department to begin negotiations with BFI and GDS for Service 1 and with BFI and Uwharrie
Environmental for Service 2, to develop the best contract for the County.
Approval of Aging Services Block Grant
Candie Rudzinski, Senior Adults Association Director and Chairman of the Aging Services Planning
Committee, explained the Home and Community Care Block Grant funding plan, as recommended by the
Aging Services Planning Committee.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the Home and Community
Care Block Grant moneys totaling $439,760, as shown on form DOA -731 County Services Summary, and
recognized that a 10% match must be provided through other sources for these funds to be available.
Approval of Purchase Price of Property for County Schools
Bob Scherer, Randolph County Schools, stated that the Randolph County Board of Education requests
permission to purchase property adjoining Randleman Middle School for the price of $75,000. He said this
property is critical to the expansion and renovation of Randleman Middle School. It has a 1,400 sq. ft. brick
house that will be used as an intervention center for Randleman area students instead of out-of-school
suspension. The property is just over .25 acre.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the purchase price.
Budget Amendment - State Public School Building Bond Fund
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #29
to the FY 1996-97 Annual Budget Ordinance, as follows:
GENERAL FUND
REVENUES
INCREASE
DECREASE
Restricted Intergovernmental
$1,379,150
APPROPRIATIONS
INCREASE
DECREASE
County School Bldg Bond Fund
$1,379,150
Adoption of Budget Schedule, Including Budget Public Hearing Date
The Board adopted a schedule for all their budget meetings, including setting a public hearing on the
budget for June 16 at 7:30 p.m.
July Meeting Date
The Board agreed to hold their regular meeting on the first Monday in July, the 7th, rather than the
second Monday as they usually do since the first Monday does not fall in the same week as the
Independence Day holiday.
Triad Baseball Proposal
Chairman Kemp stated that he has been inundated with calls from citizens opposed to a major league
baseball stadium being built in the Triad area using public funds. The resolution adopted by the Board two
months ago supported a referendum allowing citizens in 12 counties, including Randolph, to vote on
whether or not to use public funds to help build such a stadium. Mr. Kemp said the opposition he has heard
from his constituents has been so great that he wants to go on record as opposing the proposal. He asked
to Board to discuss three options: 1) adopt anew resolution asking that Randolph County be dropped from
the 12 counties included in the referendum, as the current proposed legislation in the General Assembly calls
for; 2) adopt a resolution asking Randolph County's state representatives and senators not to vote for the
proposed legislation as it is currently worded; or 3) don't do anything and let the voters decide the issue
through the referendum. Mr. Kemp said he favors option 1.
Commissioner Mason said he has had the same experience as Mr. Kemp and that he, too, opposes the
use of public funds to build a stadium.
Commissioner Frye favored option 3, stating that if citizens vote down the referendum in Randolph, then
Randolph citizens would not pay the additional one cent sales tax for one year being proposed for the 12
counties in the Triad area. He added that an amendment is being introduced to the proposed legislation,
asking the state to reimburse these counties for the cost of the election. He said he has heard both
opposition and support for the proposal, but he feels that citizens should have the right to decide for
themselves by voting.
Commissioner Davis said he has received negative comments about the use of public funds but that
people have told him they should have the opportunity to vote, and he agrees.
Commissioner Holmes said he has received negative comments and that citizens do not want tax dollars
supporting baseball people.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Mason, the Board voted 3 to 2 to adopt a resolution (ATTACHED)
requesting that Randolph County be eliminated from the 12 counties named in the creation of the proposed
North Carolina Triad Metropolitan Baseball Park District. Commissioners Frye and Davis voted against this
motion.
Resolution to Retain 910 Area Code
Commissioner Frye advised the Board that the NC Utilities Commission is proposing to split the region
that is served by the 910 area code so that the Triad area would receive a new area code and both the
Raleigh and Charlotte areas would retain the 910 area code. Mr. Frye said that this proposal is unfair
because the Triad area's area code changed three years ago, while Raleigh and Charlotte have never had to
change. He pointed out that there can be considerable expense involved in the printing of new stationary,
business cards, etc., which would result from an area code change.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously adopted a resolution (ATTACHED)
requesting that the NC Utilities allow the Triad area to retain its 910 area code.
Public Hearing - Naming of Bombay Community
At 6:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider the naming of
Bombay Community.
Hal Johnson, Planning Director, informed the Board that he had recently received a petition from
community residents requesting that the County Commissioners officially name their area as "Bombay
Community." This area includes the segment of SR 1181 (New Hope Road) from its intersection with NC
Highway 49 to its intersection with SR 1178 (Bombay School Road). It would be named in recognition of
the Bombay Institute established in 1897 and in service for a span of 25 years.
Whitman Kearns stated that he attended first grade at Bombay Institute in 1923 and that he still
corresponds with his first grade teacher, Jesse Johnson Bingham. He said the Institute closed in 1923 when
the Farmer School burned and a new school was built for a larger consolidated area. He requested that the
sign to be erected say "Bombay" rather than "Bombay Community."
No one else asked to speak and Chairman Kemp closed the public hearing.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously adopted a resolution (ATTACHED)
naming the designated area "Bombay."
Public Hearing - Rezoning
At 6:30 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests.
Hal Johnson, Zoning Administrator, presented the following requests:
1. Don Bristow, Asheboro, is requesting that 51.2 acres on Grantville Lane and Young Road, Grant
Township, be rezoned from RA to RR/CU to develop a 21 -lot subdivision of site -built homes. The
Planning Board unanimously recommended approval.
2. Don Bristow, Asheboro, is requesting that 15.1 acres on Zoo Parkway, Grant Township, be rezoned
from Environmental First to RR/CU to develop an 11 -lot subdivision of site -built homes. The Planning
Board unanimously recommended approval.
3. Don Lanier and Larry McDowell, Asheboro, are requesting that 82.5 acres off George York Road,
Franklinville Township, be rezoned from RA to RR/CU to develop a 13 -lot subdivision restricted to site -
built and modular homes only. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval.
4. Roger Pritchard, Asheboro, is requesting that 28.5 acres on NC Hwy 22/42 South, Coleridge Township,
be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a 9 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously recommended
approval.
5. Steven Brady, Franklinville, is requesting that 6.82 acres on US Hwy 64 East, Franklinville Township, be
rezoned from RA to HC/CU to rezone the remainder of his property to expand his current manufactured
home sales business. The Planning Board unanimously recommended that this request be approved with
the restriction of a 20' undisturbed buffer.
Citizen Comments - Request #1
Don Bristow, applicant, stated that houses will have a minimum of 1200 square feet and will be site -
built only.
Bernice Bullard, adjoining property owner, said her pond lies downhill from the proposed development
and that if vegetation is cut for development, runoff will make her pond fill up.
Citizen Comments - Request #2
Don Bristow, applicant, stated that houses will have a minimum of 1400 square feet or, for 1 1/2- or
2 -level houses, the first level must have a minimum of 1200 square feet. Houses will be site -built only.
Citizen Comments - Request #3
Don Lanier, applicant, stated that this request is an extension of Franklin Hills. Houses must be 1200
square feet, site built or modular on permanent foundations, and the road will be paved.
Citizen Comments - Request #4
No one spoke.
Citizen Comments - Request #5
Steven Brady, applicant, stated that he wants to expand his mobile home sales lot.
With no further requests to speak, Chairman Kemp closed the public hearing.
Board Action on Requests
On motion of Davis, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously approved the Grantville Lane request of
Don Bristow.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the Zoo Parkway request of
Don Bristow.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the request ofDon Lanier
and Larry McDowell.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the request of Roger
Pritchard.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the request of Steven Brady,
with the restriction of a 20' undisturbed buffer.
Adjournment
The Board adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Phil Kemp, Chairman
J. Harold Holmes
Robert O. Mason
Darrell L. Frye
Robert D. Davis
Alice D. Dawson, Clerk to the Board