060396June 3, 1996
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 4:00 p.m. in the
Commissioners Meeting Room, 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Kemp, Frye, Davis,
Holmes, and Comer were present. Invocation was given by Rev. Russ Ward, First Presbyterian Church in
Asheboro, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Additions to the Agenda
Chairman Kemp announced the addition of 2 new business items: J. Authorization of Administration of
County Subdivision Regulations in Ramseur; K. Resolution Urging Support for State School Bond Issue.
Retirement Plaque Presented to Barron Mills
The Board presented a retirement plaque to Barron Mills, Veterans Service Officer, for 5 years of
service.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, as
follows:
° approve minutes of May 6;
° reappoint Phil Brower to the County Planning Board (3 years);
° reappoint Rhonda Winters to the Nursing/Domiciliary Home Community Advisory Committee (3
years);
° appoint Barbara Raines and Frank Curry and reappoint Peggy Morrison, Carol Matney, Rev. Charles
Tyson, J.T. "Jack" Pugh, Jr., Rhonda Winters, Dr. Ann Suggs, John McGlohon, Carolyn Vickery,
Phyllis Lawrence, Kathy Ibsen, Marion Smith, Frank Willis, Lee Phoenix, Dr. Bill Milner, Beulah
Tote, Joy Ratliffe, Dean Burgess, and Candie Rudzinski to the Aging Services Planning Committee
(lyear);
° appoint Pressley Barnette to fill the unexpired term of Richard Cox (3 years) and reappoint Quincy
Siler, Dr. Cynthia Schroder, Lisa Lamb, and Mary Wade (4 years) to the Mental Health Board;
° appoint Eugene Hedgecock as an outside member of the Randleman Planning Board (2 years);
Public Hearing - D.O.T. Secondary Improvements Program
At 4:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a joint public hearing with D.O.T. officials to consider D.O.T.'s
1996-97 Secondary Improvements Program.
Mary Hayes Holmes, area representative on the State Board of Transportation, introduced D.O.T. staff
and explained in which situation citizens should call each staff person.
Jeff Picklesimer, D.O.T. District Engineer, presented their proposed Secondary Improvement Program for
the 1996-97 fiscal year. This program proposes to utilize $1,239,570 of the $1,829,606 Highway Funds to
pave priority numbers 87-111 subdivision roads and 43-44 rural roads, and retain $246,127 of the total
allocation for spot stabilization, paved road improvements, bridges, or safety projects. Another $343,909 is to
be retained for road additions, property owner participation paving, fire department and rescue squad
driveways, old subdivision improvement program, overruns, countywide surveys and right-of-way acquisitions.
It was also proposed that $1,368,000 of the $1,766,730 Trust Funds be used for paving work order
6.572077T and priority numbers 45-52 rural roads, and to retain $260,672 for spot stabilization, paved road
improvements, bridges and safety projects; and also to retain $138,058 for property owner participation paving
and overruns.
Mr. Picklesimer also gave a status report on each approved project in their 95-96 program.
Earlene Hull, SR 2712, asked about her road's priority number and stated that she has signatures from all
the property owners on this road supporting its paving.
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Mr. Picklesimer explained the property owner participation method of paving and the County
Commissioners' role in establishing the priority list for paving.
Hearing no further comments, Chairman Kemp closed the public hearing.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously adopted a resolution (ATTACHED)
endorsing the 1996-97 Secondary Improvement Program as proposed by D.O.T.
Bid Award - Jail Furniture
Jane Leonard, Deputy Finance Officer, stated that she had received sealed bids on furniture for the
detention area of the new jail and that items are to be awarded based on lowest unit cost. All bids met
specifications, and it is recommended that the low bidder in each category receive the bid award. Bids were
received as follows:
Company Tables 96" L
ATD-American Co. 24,258.96
Bob Barker Co. 20,178.40
KLN Steel Products 25,212.00
Modu Form, Inc. no bid
Norix Group, Inc. no bid
Tables 48" L
Containers
Chairs
2,271.24
no bid
no bid
1,815.00
319.56
5,538.33
2,490.00
no bid
no bid
no bid
no bid
4,619.00
no bid
no bid
6,541.10
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously awarded the bids as follows:
Bob Barker Company: $20,178.40 for 96" tables; $1,815 for 48" tables; $319.56 for containers; Modu
Form, Inc.; $4,619 for chairs.
Amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance
MMi Cooper, Health Director, submitted proposed amendments (pages 3, 4, 5 and 7) to AN
ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE GENERAL CONTROL OF RABIES, DOGS, AND CATS IN
RANDOLPH COUNTY. She said that some changes are necessary to reflect the shift in responsibility for the
animal control program from the Sheriff to the Health Director. Another change is to hold animals 72 hours
rather than 5 days and to delete the requirement of posting descriptions of impounded animals on the shelter's
bulletin board.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously amended this ordinance (ATTACHED) as
requested.
Naming of Register of Deeds/Board of Elections Building
Ann Shaw, Register of Deeds requested that the Board officially name the former Centura Building
located at 158 Worth Street, which Register of Deeds and Board of Elections will be relocating to in the near
future.
Commissioner Frye proposed that the building be called the Shaw Building in honor of former Register of
Deeds Annie Shaw, who served for 34 years, and for Ann Shaw, current Register of Deeds. No other
suggestions were offered.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously named this facility "Shaw Building."
Chairman Kemp asked that Commissioner Frye arrange for a plaque in honor of Annie Shaw, to be placed in
the lobby.
Engineering Contract for Landfill Services
David Townsend, Public Works Director, reviewed a proposal received from Hazen and Sawyer, P.A. of
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Raleigh to provide engineering services for several closure activities at the Solid Waste Facility. These
services basically are a continuation of services currently being provided by this firm. The current landfill must
be closed prior to January 1, 1998.
On motion of Comer, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously awarded a contract with Hazen and
Sawyer for $12,150 to provide engineering services for closure activities.
Voting and Alternate Delegates to NACo Conference
Commissioner Frye agreed to serve as voting delegate, and Commissioner Davis agreed to serve as
alternate delegate at the upcoming NACo Conference in Houston.
Appointment to RCC Board of Trustees
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously appointed Jim Campbell to the Randolph
Community College Board of Trustees.
Request from Ramseur to Administer Subdivision Regulations
Hal Johnson, Planning Director, related that the Town of Ramseur is requesting that the County Planning
Department administer County subdivision regulations within the corporate limits of Ramseur until Ramseur
can adopt a subdivision ordinance of their own.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously authorized administration of County
subdivision regulations within Ramseur.
Resolution Supporting State School Bond Issue
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously adopted a resolution (ATTACHED)
supporting a state school bond issue of $950,000,000 with a trust fund.
Budget Amendment - Aging Services
On motion of Comer, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #44
(ATTACHED), which reflects a $413 8 federal reduction in Home & Community Care Block Grant funds and
Title III F Health Promotion & Disease Prevention funds for 1995-96.
Budget Amendment - Merit Increases
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #45
(ATTACHED), which transfers $16,085 out of Administration into various departments for merit increases
given during the year.
Budget Amendment - Fire Districts
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #46
(ATTACHED), which increases 18 fire departments' revenues, based on additional tax collections remitted to
the County for these fire departments.
1996-97 Budget Message
Frank Willis, County Manager, presented his proposed budget message. This budget calls for a 46.5¢ tax
rate, same as last year, with an estimated tax base value of $4,950,000,000. The biggest impact on this budget
is additional operation expense for the new jail, which is to open in January, 1997. New positions included this
year are staff attorney, 4 animal shelter employees, 2 telecommunicators, 2 recycling operators, and 45
employees for the new jail. A 2% salary increase for employees is included.
Rezoning Public Hearing
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:
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1. David Trimnal, Thomasville, is requesting that 2.67 acres on Wright Road, Trinity Township, be rezoned
from RA to LI/CU to operate a woodworking business in a 76 x 40 building with possible future expansion.
The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval.
2. Summit Home Builders, Inc., Thomasville, is requesting that 37.86 acres on Fuller Mill Road North, Trinity
Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a 35 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously
recommended approval.
3, Ronnie & Lisa York, Franklinville, are requesting that .5 acre on NC Hwy 22 North, Franklinville
Township, be rezoned from RR to HC/CU to operate an auto repair garage in an existing 30 x 40 building.
The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval with the following restrictions: compliance with the
Junked Vehicle Ordinance and no storage allowed in front of the building.
4. Bobby & Connie Taylor, Whitsett, are requesting that 25.45 acres on Liberty Grove Road, Liberty
Township, be rezoned from RA to RM/CU to develop an 18 -space mobile home park. The Planning Board
unanimously recommended denial as inconsistent with area land use patterns.
5. Roger & Linda Dunlap, Seagrove, are requesting that 59.8 acres at the end of Forest Hills Drive, Union
Township, be rezoned from RA to RM to develop an 11 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously
recommended denial, noting adjoining residents' concerns for private road maintenance.
6. McDowell Timber Company, Asheboro, is requesting that 33.36 acres on Hwy 42 South, Grant Township,
be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a 42 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board recommended denial by a 5
to 1 vote. The Board noted the low density land patterns of this rural area.
7. McDowell Family Limited Partners, Asheboro, is requesting that 13.91 acres (out of 155.2 acres) on
Providence Church Road, Providence Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop an 11 -lot subdivision.
The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval.
Comments - Request #1
David Trimnal, 374 Black Farm Road, Thomasville, said he has had his wood turning business at home
but needs more room. He does no wood finishing.
James Marshall, 7052 Woodell Forest Lane, Thomasville, adjacent property owner, stated that he does
not want a business nextdoor. From his deck he can see the beautiful forest and he wants to keep it that way.
Commissioner Frye advised Mr. Marshall that the rear of the property would remain wooded since the
proposed site is at the front.
Faye Halsey, 7064 Woodell Forest Lane, Thomasville, said she opposes this request because of 2 other
businesses nearby. D & G Frames, owned by Trinity Foam, has no running water and employees urinate
outside. A lawn mower service owned by Normal Hyatt, Jr. is rat infested. She said she has attempted to get
both the Health Department and OSHA to investigate these businesses but that no one will come out.
Comments - Request #2
Randy Summit, applicant, stated that the purchase of this 37 acres gives him access to an earlier
proposed development without going through an existing subdivision.
Comments - Request #3
Ronnie York, 5009 Hwy 22 North, Franklinville, assured the Board that he would keep a very neat
garage and would comply with all Planning Board restrictions.
Candice Kidd, 603 Foxworth Road, Franklinville, said this business would be good for the community.
Daniel Linebaugh, 7419 Hwy 22 North, Franklinville, spoke in support of Mr. Summit
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Phil Kearns, 246 Charles St, Asheboro, said Mr. Summit is conscientious and is of good character.
Vance Davis, adjoining property owner, spoke in support.
Comments - Request #4
Dawn Hemphill, 6654 Island Oak Drive, Liberty, stated that the community opposes this request, fearing
that it will be disruptive, devalue their properties, and cause erosion problems. She presented a petition from
neighboring property owners, and approximately 15 people stood on request to indicate their opposition.
Comments - Request #5
Linda Dunlap, 627 Mack Road, Seagrove, said the Planning Board denied this request because of the
private road (Forest Hills Drive) to be used. She said they are willing to pave that road and that residents
along that road who were formerly opposed now support their request. She said they will accept the road
paving as a condition for granting the rezoning.
Rich Bowten, 2398 Forest Hils Drive, said paving this road would be such an improvement that he now
supports the request. He formerly opposed it.
Jerry Chriscoe, Gene Trogdon, Steve Kiser, Lisa Bowten, and Joan Green, other residents, reiterated
Mr. Bowten's comments in support.
Walter Luther, 5071 Pisgah Covered Bridge Road, spoke in opposition, citing a narrow road, one -lane
bridge, increased traffic, water pollution, and school over -crowding as problems. Approximately 12 others
stood to support Mr. Luther's comments.
Janet Luther, 5071 Pisgah Covered Bridge Road, stated that she works in all 3 schools in this area and
that all 3 are overcrowded. She proposed that no more property be developed in this area until the bridge can
be replaced.
Comments - Request #6
Ken McDowell, 4998 Old NC Hwy 49, Asheboro, said that the proposed use, restricted residential, is the
highest use and that only 3 lots are on the road. He said the principals of the schools in that area contacted
him about potential development because they have empty seats in the schools. As to concerns about the
number of lots, he said usually only about 80% percolate.
Terry Raimey, 3401 Hwy 42, said he will be surrounded on 3 sides by this development and that he
moved there to have country, not 42 houses, around him.
John Hulin, 3088 Bethel Friends Road, discussed problems with urban sprawl and how sometimes cost of
services can be more than additions to the tax base.
Karen Coble, 4254 Little Beane Store Road, said this development is not compatible for the area and land
use patterns. She presented a petition with 140 names opposing it, and approximately 25 in the audience stood
in opposition.
Bob Beane, 445 Hwy 42 South, said if this proposal had bigger lots and only stick -built houses, he would
welcome it.
Comments - Request #7
Ken McDowell, on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support.
Board Action on Requests
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the request of David Trimnal.
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On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the request of Summit Home
Builders, Inc.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved the request of Ronnie and
Lisa York, with the restrictions that they comply with the Junked Vehicle Ordinance and have no storage of
vehicles in front of the building.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously denied the request of Bobby and
Connie Taylor.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Comer, the Board, 4 to 1, approved the request of Roger and Linda
Dunlap, with the condition that they pave Forest Hills Drive to state standards. Commissioner Frye voted to
deny this request.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously denied the request of McDowell Timber
Company.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the request of McDowell
Family Limited Partners.
Adjournment
Having no further business, the Board adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Phil Kemp, Chairman
Martha Comer
Robert Davis
Darrell L. Frye
Harold Holmes
Alice D. Dawson, Clerk to the Board