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110518November 5, 2018 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the 1909 Randolph County Historic Courthouse Meeting Room, 145 Worth Street, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Allen, Frye, Kidd, McDowell and Haywood were present. Also present were County Manager Hal Johnson; Finance Officer Will Massie; County Attorney Ben Morgan; Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board; and Dana Crisco, Deputy Clerk to the Board. In honor of the upcoming Veterans Day, Veteran Services Officer Chad Gurley, a veteran himself, gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Special Recognition: Erin Wills—Randolph's Youth Delegate at the NCACC Annual Conference Commissioner Frye announced that the NC Association of County Commissioners held their ninth annual "Youth Voice" at the 111' Annual Conference on August 24-25 in Catawba County. The event is designed to help youth become more involved in the governing of their counties, state, and country as a whole. Eastern Randolph High School student Erin Wills was selected to be Randolph's youth delegate to the Conference and spoke during the June Commissioners' meeting about her involvement with 4-H and her selection to attend. She is an active officer and member in her FFA Chapter as well as her Super Sharp Shooting Sports 4-H Club. On behalf of the Board, Commissioner Frye presented Ms. Wills with a Certificate of Recognition for her participation. Ms. Wills then gave an update on her experience at the conference. She said she learned a lot at the conference and she has a better understanding and appreciation of what local governments and their officials do. World War I Memorial Plaque County Library Director Ross Holt presented the county's World War I Memorial Plaque, which Mr. Whatley; Roberta Gavin, his colleague in the Library's Randolph Room; and Ann Palmer had carefully researched and restored. He said Randolph County had never fully memorialized its soldiers who died in WWI and WWII. There was the intention to do so but it was never completed and plaques were placed in storage. Mr. Holt said that when discussions surrounding the Confederate monument brought renewed focus to war memorials in general, Mr. Whatley dug the two plaques out of storage from the Historic Courthouse basement and brought them to the library's Randolph Room. The plaque, which now bears the names of the 46 servicemen from Randolph County who died during the war, was displayed in the meeting room. He suggested it be displayed in the lobby of the Historic Courthouse in time for Veteran's Day, which is also the 100' anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I. County History Librarian Mac Whatley gave the history of the plaque which was envisioned in 1944, but never completed, and the project he, Ms. Gavin and Ms. Palmer undertook to identify all the fallen soldiers and to refurbish the plaque. A booklet was created featuring a profile of each fallen soldier and a copy was given to each Commissioner. The booklets are available in the Randolph Room. 11/5/2018 Originally sponsored by the Asheboro Rotary Club and crafted by Lucas Industries, a major Asheboro furniture manufacturer, the 45" by 33" plaque first memorialized those who died in World War II with nameplates affixed to it. As casualty lists grew, however, a larger plaque was constructed to contain the names. It was determined that the smaller plaque would be dedicated to the World War I soldiers, but this part of the project never came to fruition. Instead, the World War II plaque, which contained 75 names by the end of the war, but was never completed, hung in the courthouse until a renovation in 1964, when both plaques were returned to Rotary historian Joe Ross. They remained in Mr. Ross's basement until 1998 when they were found by Mr. Whatley. He moved them to storage in the Historic Courthouse basement. They now have turned their focus to the county's World War II memorial plaque, which also was never completed. They expect to have the World War II plaque ready to display in the lobby by Memorial Day 2019. Recognition of the Mayors Committee Awards for Disabled Persons Employee/Employer of the Year Award Kathy Vuncannon and Rhonda Ratcliffe, representatives of the Randolph County Mayors Committee for Disabled Persons, were present. Ms. Vuncannon explained that one award is for the Randolph County employer who is improving the lives of the differently abled persons in the community and the other award is for an individual employee working within Randolph County that is striving to embrace their own limitations and better function within the normal structure of everyday life. They introduced the Randolph County Mayors Committee for Disabled Persons winners of the Audrey and Jim Harriman 5t' Annual Employee and Employer awards, as follows: The Preppy Possum was recognized as the Employer of the Year and Lindsey Pizzola as recipient of the Employee of the Year Award and happens to work for The Preppy Possum. Chairman Allen presented Certificates of Recognition to each for their accomplishments on behalf of the Board of Commissioners. County Employee Service Awards Presentation County Manager Hal Johnson stated that every minute of every day there is a County employee interacting with a citizen. Chairman Allen and Mr. Johnson, assisted by Human Resources Director Jill Williams, presented the County employee service award certificates and a piece of pottery to the following honorees: 15 years of service: Cathy Allen, Administration; David Bryant, Building Inspections; Luann Allen, Elections; Bradley Beck, Emergency Services; Melissa Burkhart, Planning & Zoning, Charles (Wes) Brown, Public Buildings (not present); Patricia Hughes, Public Buildings; Vickie Moore, Register of Deeds (not present); Robert Chabot, Sheriff (not present); Bobby (Wayne) Faircloth, Sheriff (not present); Ronald Hamilton, Sheriff (not present); Nathan Hollingsworth, Sheriff (not present); Peggy Jones, Sheriff (not present); Cheryl Benford, Social Services; Karen Coley, Social Services; Danielle Harbor, Social Services; Brenda Ritch, Social 11/5/2018 Services (not present); Teresa Stinson, Social Services; Crystal D. Trogdon, Social Services. 20 years of service: Michael Pittman, Emergency Services (not present); Jeffrey York, Planning & Zoning; Hugh Harris, Public Health; Deborah Thompson, Public Health; John Carter, Sheri (not present); John Garner, Sheriff (not present); Pamela Owens, Sheriff (not present); Loretta Atkins, Social Services; Jennifer Evans, Social Services; Trina Fraley, Social Services (not present); Catherine Moffitt, Social Services; Patrick Skelly, Social Services. 25 years of service: Robert Cross, Public Buildings; Marlene Dawalt, Public Health; Richard Stockner, Sheriff (not present); Jaynetta Butler, Social Services; Victoria Dye, Social Services; Heather Thomas, Social Services; Marcus Frick, Tax. 30 years of service: Lisa Walker, Administration; Lewis Schirloff, Emergency Services; Robin Whatley, Emergency Services; Andrea Brunk, Public Health; Janet Nelson -Cagle, Public Health. Public Comment Period Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-52.1, Chairman Allen opened the floor for public comment and County Attorney Ben Morgan read aloud the Public Comment Rules of Procedure. Bill McAnulty, 2995 Shaw St., Asheboro, Chairman of the Randolph County Board of Elections, spoke in support of the new Elections facility. He stated that it will make the work of the Elections staff more efficient by giving them space to store and test their equipment, space to train poll workers, offer space to establish a permanent and adequate early voting site, space to hold meetings, and adequate space to publicly provide live election returns on election night. Mr. McAnulty said that the new space will show the registered voters that the County and Board of Elections are serious about voting rights and are prepared to "give them a facility they are proud of and deserve" and citizens "will be encouraged to vote." Tawanna Williams, the new Randolph County Senior Adults Transportation Director for RCATS, introduced herself and said she is excited to be leading the public transportation services for all of Randolph and Montgomery County residents on their advance reservation basis. As a Pennsylvania native, she said she experienced public transportation and is passionate about providing community transportation and its continued growth in Randolph County. Nancy Moss, 229 Albert Martin Rd., Franklinville, gave a recap of the situation citizens living near the gun range belonging to Carolina Guns and Gear have been dealing with. Their complaints about the firing range located on Hwy 64 E. caused the County's Planning Department to begin an investigation and send a notice of violation citing it as an illegal business on August 24, 2016. She quoted the notice, as follows: "This location has not been zoned nor does it have a special use permit for a business. All operations must cease and all business materials must be removed from the property." She said it stated that civil penalties were a $500 per day per violation. The date to have corrections made was September 24, 2016. A citation was issued January 5, 2017, with a $500 fine. Ms. Moss stated that rather than asking to be rezoned, the owner set up two non -profits: Building 64 East now a part of 64 Building, LLC and CGG Range and Training Complex a part of Long Range, LLC. The owner claims exemption from zoning ordinances because in the County's table of permitted uses, non -profits and private clubs are allowed in residential/agriculture areas. They also claim that the gun club is a private club. Ms. Moss said she believes "that a reasonable person would recognize this as a ploy to circumvent the law." In March 2017, the owner of the range appealed its violation to the Board 11/5/2018 of Adjustment which ruled against him and supported the Planning Director's interpretation "that private clubs and non -profits were meant in the traditional sense." In October 2017, the owner then appealed it to Superior Court and the judge sent it back to the County for more specifics without making a ruling. "That is where the matter now rests," said Ms. Moss. "Money is power. Position is power." "Those of us who are adversely affected by the gun range on Hwy 64 have neither and are left to depend on the competency and integrity of our elected and government officials. We have been patient, but when a legal process has been stalled for over a year, even the most trusting of us become disillusioned and cynical. We believe there are no acceptable reasons for this procrastination, only excuses. This illegal operation / business continues to operate and expand its operation and influence. We no longer live in a RA (residential/agriculture) zone. We live in a W zone - war zone." In conclusion, Ms. Moss questioned the "property values in a war zone." Chairman Allen asked County Attorney Ben Morgan where the County was in this process. Mr. Morgan stated that details Ms. Moss gave were very accurate. He said there would be more hearings in Randolph County Civil Superior Court. A judge will ultimately make a ruling based on the previous hearing by the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Morgan said he and the Zoning Director will need to review the recent activities to determine if they would constitute a new violation. He doesn't feel it is appropriate to continue issuing violation citations until there is a ruling. Chairman Allen asked if there was anything that the County needed to do. Mr. Morgan said it is in Civil Superior Court. Commissioner Haywood asked if it was typical to take this long in Civil Superior and Mr. Morgan confirmed that it was. He said a record needs to be established. The judge sits in an appellant procedure and doesn't hear testimony. He reviews and rules on evidence that is on record and what was presented to the Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Frye asked if it was more about whether they qualify as a non-profit entity. Mr. Morgan said that is a big part of the case and how the County's current zoning ordinance deals with it but that isn't the only part of the case. Commissioner McDowell inquired about the scheduling for the judge to hear it. Mr. Morgan said the judge that heard the case the first time was not a local judge. Superior Court Judges travel the circuit and the same one will have to hear it again. Mr. Morgan said he would check to see when that judge would be back in Randolph. MiMi Cooper, 203 Albert Martin Rd., Franklinville, said it had been two years since she came to the Board for help for herself and her neighbors regarding the activities of Carolina Guns and Gear shooting range. They continue to "endure unbelievable noise" from target shooting, including competitions, that start early, shoot nonstop and end late. She said they are unable to ride their horses, watch television without its sound turned way up, or enjoy outside activities. The last action taken that she was aware of was October 2017. She stated that the County has an ordinance that prohibits this activity and had it been enforced originally, would have never allowed a gun range on this property. She said they have been told to hire an attorney and pursue this matter as a nuisance complaint. "That's not right. We didn't make a mistake. Someone working for the County did. We don't care who it was. We just expect you to make 11/5/2018 this right. No one in their right mind would purchase property in our neighborhood. Your mistake has taken from us the biggest investment most of us have ever made — the value of our homes and property." Ms. Cooper asked the Board to enforce their rules, defend them in court, and protect their citizens and their property. She concluded by asking the Board not to let two more years go by without a resolution. Karen Elliott, 404 Elliott Brown Trail, Franklinville, thanked the Commissioners for listening to their complaints. She agreed with Ms. Cooper that their property value is in question because no one would buy their property with the shooting range there. She said she loves her home, her neighbors and moving isn't an option. Ms. Elliott is also concerned with the noise, their safety from stray bullets, and lead runoff from all of the remnants of the bullets left behind. She said she has family living seven miles away by road and they heard the shooting during an event on October 6-7. She said a representative of the business spoke at a Commissioners meeting and said that there would be no shooting on Sundays or after dark. She said that is not true. "What's next?" she asked. Will they be putting up lights and shooting at midnight? Ms. Elliott pleaded for the Commissioners help in this matter. Consent Agenda On motion of Frye, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, as follows: • approve minutes of 10/1/18 regular meeting; • appoint Patrick O'Hara to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council; • appoint Roger Blackwell and reappoint Beverly Nelson and Edith Reddick to the Guil- Rand Fire Department Commission; • reappoint Mack Summey to the Randolph County Board of Health; • reappoint Kenny Kidd and Traci Williams to the Randolph County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council; • reappoint Wayne Joyce to the Randolph County Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment; • adopt Resolution Appointing Duncan Walser as a Plat Review Officer for the City of Archdale, as follows: RESOLUTIONAPPOINTING REVIEW OFFICER (City of Archdale) WHEREAS, S.L. 1997-309 (5875) makes a number of significant changes in the procedures for recording maps and plats: and WHEREAS, the main purpose of the law is to transfer the responsibility for reviewing plats to determine whether they meet recording requirements from the Register of Deeds to a Review Officer; and WHEREAS, G.S. 47-30.2 requires the Board of County Commissioners in each County, by resolution, to appoint a person to serve as Review Officer to review each plat before it is recorded and certify that it meets the statutory requirements for recording; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners to insure an expeditious review of all maps and plats as required by G.S. 47-30.2 before they are presented to the Register of Deeds for recording. 11/5/2018 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, effective November 5, 2018, that Duncan Walser in the City of Archdale be hereby appointed to perform all responsibilities as required for Review Officer under the appropriate North Carolina General Statutes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution designating these Review Officers be recorded in the Randolph County Register of Deeds Office and indexed in the names of the Review Officers. • appoint Lydia Walton to the Regional Partnership Workforce Development Board; • approve Budget Amendment #4 Asheboro City Schools Capital Project ($245,154), as follows: 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance Asheboro City Schools Capital Project Ordinance Budget Amendment #4 Revenues Increase Decrease Issuance of Debt $245,154 Appropriations Increase Decrease Professional Services $155,154 Issuance Costs $90,000 • approve Budvet Amendment 914 Social Services Grant ($31.495), as follows: 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #14 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $31,495 Appropriations Increase Decrease Social Services $31,495 • approve Budget Amendment 915 -Insurance Proceeds (9123.000). as follows: 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #I5 Revenues Increase Decrease Miscellaneous $123,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Public Buildings $123,000 • approve Budget Amendment #16 - Asheboro Public Library Foundation LED Lighting Replacement Gift ($18, 000), as follows: 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #16 Revenues Increase Decrease Miscellaneous $18,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Libraty $18,000 11/5/2018 • approve the revised 2018-2019 HCCBG Funding Plan as indicated on Form DAAS-731, for fiscal year 2018-2019 and associated Budget Amendment #17, as follows: 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #17 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $44,536 Appropriations Increase Decrease Other Human Services Appropriations $44, 536 • approve the addition of the Classification Title of "Tourism Coordinator" to pay grade 108 on the County's Classification Plan, effective November 1, 2018. Proiect Safe Neighborhoods District Attorney Andy Gregson said he is really concerned about some issues facing Randolph County. One is Randolph's close proximity to Guilford County where there is a surge in gang violence that is already spilling over into the Archdale / Trinity area. Second is that there is a huge opioid addiction crisis in the county and a heavy appetite for heroin creating an attractive market for dealers and other criminals. Other concerns are the upswing in violent offenses and the repeat offenders starting to carry guns. He said he and the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of NC Matt Martin are looking to get ahead of these issues by incorporating the well-established program Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). Mr. Gregson and Mr. Martin explained that PSN is a data -driven, federal/local partnership to reduce violent crime with the US Attorney's leadership. The data collected allows focus and prioritizes enforcement while aiding in the prevention of additional violence. The community helps with the rehabilitation of offenders hoping to prevent a new generation of offenders. The program uses accountability to keep commitments and measure successes. Mr. Gregson said they know everyone will have to work together to get ahead of the curve. A reduction in violent crimes has been reported in areas that use the program. Mr. Martin said his office, local leadership, and supportive law enforcement across the county are ready but they need a coordinator for the proactive targeting. He said by working together they will target violent offenders and work to get them as much time behind bars as they can. The second step would be to reach out to more recent offenders to give them an alternative lifestyle that would take them out of the life they are living and hopefully decrease the county's crime. Mr. Martin said re-entry and assistance programs such as job training at community colleges or businesses would be available, church and charity engagement would be included, and drug treatment options would also be available. They requested a maximum of $20,000.00 be appropriated for the purpose of paying a part- time Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Coordinator. The PSN Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the investigation of cases with all law enforcement and prosecutors, coordinating cases with the District Attorney and U.S. Attorney's Offices, enlisting and supporting necessary community assets, arranging for the training of law enforcement in the requirements of PSN, analyzing and publishing of program data, securing available federal grant 11/5/2018 funding and administering all other aspects of the program. This request also anticipates the need for office space and a laptop computer for the coordinator. Mr. Martin and Mr. Gregson will be seeking some federal grant funding going forward and will seek contributions from municipalities benefiting from the program, once established. Commissioner Haywood said she had attended the presentation given at Probation and Parole and thought it was an outstanding program. Chairman Allen said he had also attended a presentation earlier. Commissioner Kidd thanked Mr. Gregson for sending him information earlier so that he could do "homework" prior to this meeting. On motion of Kidd, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to appropriate $20, 000 for the purpose of a part-time Project Safe Neighborhoods Coordinator, office space for the coordinator, and a laptop computer. Adoption of Proclamation for Annual Apprenticeship Week Apprenticeship Randolph Co -Chairs Jeff Callicutt and Chris Harrington spoke about the program. Mr. Callicutt stated that National Apprenticeship Week is recognized during the second full week of November. They currently have 16 industry partners and hope to be adding more partners in the next month as they begin the 2019 recruitment process for high school juniors and seniors in January. With 31 youth apprentices and the 16 industries currently, Mr. Harrington said Apprenticeship Randolph represents an extraordinary partnership between industry, the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, Randolph Community College, Asheboro City Schools, and the Randolph County School System. It was developed to promote high -wage, in -demand career opportunities for our students, while supporting industries in creating a trained pipeline of employees for years to come. It's a learn -and -earn model and a four-year program where students incur zero debt and graduate with an associate degree in Manufacturing Technology and a Journeyman's Card. Their Randolph Community College tuition is covered through the Youth Apprenticeship Waiver. The costs of their books and tools are covered through high school until they graduate, then industry covers the cost. They are paid a progressive wage, all while putting their book and lab experience to work at their industry sponsor. On behalf of Apprenticeship Randolph, they asked that the Board consider proclaiming the second full week in November as "Apprenticeship Week" in Randolph County annually. They said this alignment with National Apprenticeship Week will help to support their efforts to increase public awareness of this joint work -based learning initiative. On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to adopt a Proclamation identifying the second full week in November, annually, as Apprenticeship Week in Randolph County, as follow: Apprenticeship Week in Randolph County 11/5/2018 WHEREAS, Apprenticeship Randolph helps Randolph County compete more effectively in the global economy, and contributes to Randolph County's economic development and sustained economic growth; and WHEREAS, apprenticeship programs meet the skilled workforce needs of Randolph County, training qualified individuals for lifelong careers; and WHEREAS, apprenticeship ensures quality training by combining on-the-job skills with theoretical instruction and helps mobilize the workforce in traditional industries such as manufacturing and more; and WHEREAS, apprenticeship can assist sponsors in developing a workforce with industry driven training and employers with a competitive edge; and WHEREAS, apprenticeship is a time tested and proven method of ensuring that the demand for skilled workers can be met, not only in Randolph County, but statewide. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Randolph County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims the second full week in November each year, as Apprenticeship Week in Randolph County. After approval of the Proclamation, Chairman Allen read it aloud. Approval to put North2ate Proiect Out to Bid County Engineer Paxton Arthurs stated that last January, Smith Sinnett Architecture was awarded a contract for the design, bidding and construction administration of the renovation of the Northgate Plaza so that it may serve as a new home for the Board of Elections, the Adult Day Reporting Center and Probation and Parole. After many programming meetings with the various departments and agencies, Smith Sinnett has now completed the design and bid documents and is ready to release the project for bids. Smith Sinnett Architect Robert Carmac gave an overview of the final design and proposed schedule. Plans are to award the bid in December, start the renovation in January, move Elections into their space in October, and have Probation and Parole and Day Reporting Center in their spaces by December 2019. At the conclusion of the presentation, they requested the Board to authorize the County to advertise the bid and proceed with the bidding process. Commissioners Haywood and Frye asked if a covered area for poll workers working in the handicap access drive-through could be added to the design. Commissioner Haywood said the cover in the campaign area could be eliminated. Mr. Carmac explained that the idea for the cover in the area Commissioner Haywood referred to as the campaign area, in front of Elections, was to create some type of park green space in the "sea of asphalt" for employees and citizens to use for lunch or break. It just happens to be at a 50' increment from the front of the building that could be used as a campaign area. Mr. Carmac and Mr. Arthurs said they would see if they could come up with a design that would be high enough to allow a bre truck access in the area and include it in the bidding process or as an addendum. There were also concerns from Commissioner Frye regarding handicapped parking for those who want to go in to vote. Mr. Carmac said they have pulled handicapped parking spaces as close to the building as possible. 11/5/2018 On motion of Frye, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to add some type of exterior cover into the design for poll workers in the drive through lane for consideration in the bid, authorize the County to advertise for bids, and proceed with the bidding process. Z. Smith Reynolds Grant Library Director Ross Holt said the Library is a partner in an application by Trees NC for a Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Inclusive Public Art Grant. He introduced Owen George, President of Trees NC, who briefed the Commissioners on the grant and application process. The purpose of the Foundation's grant program is to "explore how art could serve as a starting place for people to engage in important — even difficult and courageous — conversations about their community's past, present and future" in the context of recent controversies involving public monuments. The Foundation's intent is for people from historically under -represented groups, such as minorities and women, to be part of the decision-making process for public art, and for the artwork developed to tell the stories of historically under -represented groups. At the Historic Landmark Preservation Commission's August meeting focusing on Randolph County's war memorials, a consensus emerged that the full story of the county's history in the ante-bellum and Civil War eras — including its Unionist sentiments and the contributions of people of color — has not been told. The Trees NC's grant proposal is to develop, on a historic site owned by the Randolph County Historical Society, a public art display that recognizes this untold story in a positive, educational environment. Community engagement is a key factor in the grant application process and the creation of the resulting public art. The application process is at the Letter of Intent stage; semi-finalists will be selected by the end of November and will be invited to submit full applications, with grant awards made in late May 2019. Ten projects will be selected with awards of up to $50,000 each. Trees NC, founded in Asheboro in 2003, is a grassroots, citizen -based organization emphasizing ecological stewardship and community collaboration as vehicles for the betterment of the urban environment. Most recently, Trees NC completed a four-year, $400,000 restoration of the Asheborough Female Academy, which was designated as a Randolph County Historic Landmark in July. Mr. George introduced artist Brian Brown. Mr. Brown, an Asheboro native, stated that he graduated from UNC -G with a concentration in sculpture and is currently an employee of Carolina Bronze in Seagrove. He also draws and paints. He will be involved with the design of something appropriate if the grant is awarded. Mr. Brown said this project will be very valuable to the community from a publicity and public relations standpoint. It could mean a lot to those who haven't had a chance to voice their opinion in stories that haven't had an opportunity to be told. Commissioner Haywood asked about the location of the site. Mr. George said they didn't have to have a location at this point in the process but there is a possibility they would be able to use a piece of property owned by the Randolph Historical Society located at the intersection of Salisbury Street and Main Street where one of the original courthouses and courthouse square was. He said it would be a great location for viewing due to the volume of traffic in that area. 11/5/2018 Adoption of Orders Concerning 2019 Revaluation/Reappraisal Debra Hill, Tax Collector, stated that the Final step in the process leading up to the 2019 Revaluation/Reappraisal is the adoption of the Orders adopting the true value and present use schedules, standards and rules, pursuant to NCGS 105-317. These documents were presented to the Board on September 4, 2018, and all required notices have been published, and the public hearing was held at the Board's October 1, 2018, meeting. Following adoption of the Orders, a notice will be published, as prescribed by NCGS 105- 317, on November 7, 14, 21, and 28, stating that the Orders were duly adopted and are available for public inspection in the Office of the County's Assessor. The notice will also state that any property owner who asserts that these schedules, standards and rules are invalid may appeal them to the North Carolina Property Tax Commission within 30 days from November 7, 2018. On motion of Frye, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to approve an Order Concerning The Present Use Schedule Of Values, Standards And Rules To Be Used In Appraising Real Property At Its Present Use Value For The January 1, 2019, Revaluation, as follows: ORDER CONCERNING THE PRESENT USE SCHEDULE OF VALUES, STANDARDS AND RULES TO BE USED IN APPRAISING REAL PROPERTYAT ITS PRESENT USE VALUE FOR THE JANUARY I, 2019, REVALUATION Upon motion by Commissioner Frye, seconded by Commissioner McDowell, 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, 2019. The Randolph County Tax Assessor is hereby ordered to provide for public examination a copy of these schedules in her 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 November 7, 2018. The Randolph County Clerk to the Board is hereby ordered to publish in a newspaper of general circulation a notice of this order and the rights of the property owner. This notice shall be published for four successive weeks, on November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2018. On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to approve an Order Concerning The True (Market) Value Schedule Of Values, Standards And Rules To Be Used In Appraising Real Property At Its True (Market) Value For The January 1, 2019, Revaluation, as follows: ORDER CONCERNING THE TRUE (MARKET) VALUE SCHEDULE OF VALUES, STANDARDS AND RULES TO BE USED INAPPRAISING REAL PROPERTYAT ITS TRUE (MARKET) VALUE FOR THE JANUARY I, 2019, REVALUATION 11/5/2018 Upon motion by Commissioner McDowell, seconded by Commissioner Kidd, 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 (market) value for January 1, 2019. The Randolph County Tax Assessor is hereby ordered to provide for public examination a copy of these schedules in her 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 November 7, 2018. The Randolph County Clerk to the Board is hereby ordered to publish in a newspaper of general circulation a notice of this order and the rights of the property owner. This notice shall be published for four successive weeks, on November 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2018. Veterans Services Update Veterans Services Director Chad Gurley gave an update on activities within the Veterans Services Office. As of 2016, Randolph County Veteran population was 9,522. In 2017, that number increased to 10,082. In 2018, our veteran population increased again to about 15,014. He feels the rise in population can be attributed to cost of living which is relatively low in Randolph County. This is especially true for veterans moving from northern states into Randolph County. Mr. Gurley said many return from service with what has been coined as Post Essential Stress where one deals with the mental and economical aspect of having essentials. He said that they have been seeing that a lot of employers are not holding jobs for those returning from active duty as required in the Re -Employment Rights Act. Many return with no job to come back to or lack of transitional skills. Mr. Gurley and staff have taken it upon themselves to build a collaborative network of organizations that could offer assistance. Such things as employment assistance through Goodwill Career Center (resume and computer training/job assistance and coaching/workshops), housing assistance through Volunteers of America (assists with housing stability/health care/daily living services/personal financial planning/transportation/fiduciary and payee services) and the Randolph County Housing Coalition (housing stability), food assistance through Operation Home Front (gift cards for food assistance -within 24 hours), and emergency hardship grants through Randolph County Veterans Council and NC Heroes Fund (aid to those returning from active duty and facing difficult transitions and financial hardships) are available. Mr. Gurley spoke about each of those and then gave statistics regarding their standard services from the Veterans Service Office. • Monthly walk-ins average 400 people. • Monthly telephone requests and appointments =450. • Monthly burial average to include honors and planning =40. (Mr. Gurley is with the veteran through the burial.) • Monthly compensation claims filed =150. • Monthly pension claims filed =225. • Monthly VA insurance election =100. • $452,941.56 and counting in retroactive benefits sought. 11/5/2018 Commissioner Frye commented that the increase of veterans coming into the office is probably due to the high level of service and benefits they have earned and are now receiving. Commissioner Frye thanked Mr. Gurley for joining Randolph County and providing the great service. Mr. Gurley said appointments are booked through mid-January with a 100 -person waiting list. He said they used to take walk-ins but it is now so overwhelming that he didn't feel he was giving everyone the attention they each deserved. He said needing additional staff may be necessary soon. Commissioner Kidd said he has sent several clients to the Veterans Service office and they always call or return with overwhelming praise of the answers and service they received. Commissioner Kidd told Mr. Gurley that he is very proud to have him on the team. Approval to Finance the Purchase of Patient Stretchers Emergency Services Chief Donovan Davis said it is necessary to replace the patient (transport) stretchers due to normal wear -and -tear and the Federal DOT safety changes for internal stretcher mounting systems. Their current mounting system does not meet the new federal requirement and their current Ferno stretchers will not fit into the new mounting systems. They have received quotes from the only two proprietary companies who offer stretchers and mounts that meet the new federal standard and offer power -load options to assist in bariatric transfers. The quotes offer 3 -year financing. Stryker Corporation = $323,850 ➢ 3 -year financing = $107,950 per year plus tax ➢ Includes shipping and install ➢ 0% interest financing ➢ $1 purchase at end -of -term Ferno-Washington, Inc. _ $317,174.43 ➢ 3 -year financing = $113,035.62 per year including tax ➢ Includes shipping and install ➢ 0% interest financing ➢ $1 purchase at end -of -term Mr. Davis requested the Board to authorize three-year financing for the Ferno-Washington, Inc. stretchers for $113,035.62 per year, authorize the County Manager to sign the contract, and authorize the one -dollar buyout at end -of -term. The first-year funds are available in the department's current budget. He said staff tested each stretcher for one month. They preferred the Ferno stretcher because it operated each leg independently, had a hook -locking system, was easier to load into the ambulance on hills and uneven surfaces, would raise higher than the Stryker, included lighting along the sides of the stretcher, had counter -balancing, and was overall more conducive to patient care. Mr. Davis explained that the first year's expense was budgeted in 2018-19. Accordingly, the amount of the financing for years two and three (net of sales tax) will need to be reflected as lease proceeds. The budget amendment will recognize the non-cash proceeds and related capital outlay in 11/5/2018 Emergency Services, which will allow the proper financial reporting of the transaction in the current year. The purchase contract will need to be reflected as a capital lease in the financial statements. On motion of McDowell, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the three-year financing for the Ferno-Washington, Inc. stretchers, for $113,035.62 per year; authorize the County Manager to sign the contract; authorize the one -dollar buyout at end -of - term; and approve the associated Budget Amendment 914, as follows: 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #I8 Revenues Increase Decrease Proceeds of Capital Lease $211,450 Appropriations Increase Decrease Emergency Services $211,450 Update on Economic Development Corporation (EDCI Relocation and First Bank Facilitv Use County Manager Hal Johnson said the 2016 County Strategic Plan highlighted the importance of enhancing the ability of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to not only support existing industries in Randolph County, but also the need to strengthen its ability to actively recruit new industry. It was recognized that the EDC needed a facility that would provide the office and meeting space required for modern recruitment opportunities. Renovations to house the EDC at the former First Bank building located at 176 N. Fayetteville St. have been completed, and the EDC has been moved to this facility. He said this location gives EDC visibility. The EDC occupies approximately a third of the building which includes a newly constructed large meeting room. The remainder of the building consists of bathrooms, two offices, and storage/mechanical rooms. Mr. Johnson said he is considering the use of the remainder of the building as host for some of the activities related to the newly established Randolph County Corporate -Municipalities Wellness Coalition. He said this very successful Coalition is coordinated by the Department of Public Health and the County Wellness Administrator (they report to the County Manager). He said this would be an excellent opportunity to provide additional support to EDC's efforts to provide assistance to existing Randolph County industry and business. "The Randolph County Strategic Plan helped to stress the connection between improving our county's health and improving prospects for economic recruitment opportunities." Mr. Johnson stated "if Randolph County is known as a healthy county," the health of its people "becomes a positive thing for economic development recruitment. If our county is known as a county that thinks about the health of our workforce, then it is a positive for both new and existing industries." Approval of Resolution/Lease Agreement for SECU ATM site at 176 N. Fayetteville St. County Engineer Paxton Arthurs stated that earlier this year, the County was contacted by the State Employees' Credit Union (SECU) about the possibility of leasing space to them for an 11/5/2018 ATM at 176 N. Fayetteville St., in the parking lot of the former First Bank building, to have a presence in the downtown area. The County purchased this property earlier this year and recently renovated the building to serve as the new home for the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation. This property has an existing ATM site with an equipment base and overhead canopy. There have been attempts in the past to locate an ATM in the vicinity of the Courthouse; however, they were unsuccessful due to concerns that it would have a negative impact on parking, which has historically been needed. Since this site is already established, there would be no impact on parking and it would only require minor reconfiguring of the power and internet access. SECU has proposed to pay the County $200 per month for a term of five years. Recently, the County Facilities Committee considered this offer and voted to accept it contingent upon your approval. SECU has provided a Lease Agreement which has been reviewed by Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotton and was found to be acceptable. A copy was included in the Commissioner's agenda packet for review. A notice was required to be published and that was done on September 21, 2018. Mr. Arthurs asked the Board to approve the Resolution authorizing the Lease of the ATM site, if agreeable. On motion of Haywood, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Lease of the ATM site located at 176 N. Fayetteville St. to State Employees' Credit Union for five years, with the lessee holding a right to renew for an additional three-year period, and directs the County Manager to execute any instrument necessary for the lease, as follows: RESOL UTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF ATM SITE TO STATE EMPLOYEES' CREDIT UNION WHEREAS, the County of Randolph, hereinafter the "County, " owns the property, formerly the First Bank property, located at 176 N. Fayetteville Street in Asheboro, North Carolina, hereinafter the "Property"; and WHEREAS, the Property is located in close proximity to the Randolph County Courthouse; and WHEREAS, there have been attempts in the past to locate an ATM in the vicinity of the Randolph County Courthouse and said attempts have failed because of concerns that doing so would negatively impact the availability ofparking in said vicinity; and WHEREAS, the Property contains an existing ATM site, including an equipment base and overhead canopy, that was formerly operated as an ATM by First Bank; and WHEREAS, the State Employees' Credit Union, hereinafter "SECU, " desires to lease the ATM site in order to construct, operate and maintain an ATM at that location on the Property; and WHEREAS, the location of an ATM on the existing ATM site would have no impact on the availability of parking in the vicinity of the Randolph County Courthouse; and WHEREAS, the County and SECU have agreed upon a lease, under which SECU will lease the existing ATM site on the Property from the County for a term of five (5) years, with the right to renew the lease for one additional term of three (3) years; and 11/5/2018 WHEREAS, in consideration of leasing the existing ATM site on the Property, SECU has agreed to construct, operate and maintain an ATM on the site and pay monthly rent to the County in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per month, with the first payment becoming due and payable on the first day of the month following the date that the ATM becomes operational, and with the rent rising to the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per month in the second term of the lease; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statutes §153A-176 and §160A-272 authorize the County to enter into leases of up to ten (10) years upon resolution of the Board of County Commissioners adopted at a regular meeting after thirty (30) days' public notice; and WHEREAS, the required notice has been published and the Randolph County Board of Commissioners is convened in a regular meeting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, this 5th day of November 2018, as follows: The Randolph County Board of Commissioners approves the lease of the ATM site on the Property described above to the State Employees' Credit Union for five years, with the lessee holding a right to renew for an additional three-year period, and directs the County Manager to execute any instrument necessary to the lease. Adoption of New Bylaws of the Library Board of Trustees Library Director Ross Holt stated that the Randolph County Public Library Board of Trustees is an advisory board that operates under the Randolph County Library Ordinance adopted by the Board of Commissioners in 1993. The Board of Trustees has a set of bylaws that govern matters not covered by the ordinance, such as meetings, committees, election of officers and officers' duties. A recent review showed that the current bylaws are out of date. They include provisions from the time when the Trustees were a governing board rather than an advisory board and boiler- plate language not relevant to the operations of our board. On October 11, 2018, the Trustees voted to repeal the old bylaws and adopt new ones. The new bylaws were drafted based on those in use by other county library systems that have advisory boards and have been reviewed by the State Library of North Carolina. Mr. Holt requested that the Board of Commissioners repeal the existing bylaws and adopt the proposed bylaws. Commissioner Kidd asked if County's Associate Attorney had reviewed the bylaws and Ms. Scotton replied that the presented bylaws were in order. On motion of Frye, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to repeal the existing bylaws of the Library Board of Trustees and adopt the newly proposed bylaws, as follows: RANDOLPH COUNTYPUBLIC LIBRARYBOARD OF TRUSTEES BYLAWS Article I. Organization 11/5/2018 This organization shall be called the Randolph County Public Library Board of Trustees, existing by virtue of the provisions of North Carolina General Statutes 153A-265 through 153A-266 and the Randolph County Library Ordinance adopted June 7, 1993, by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, and exercising the powers and authority, and assuming the responsibilities, delegated to it under the said statutes and ordinances. Article H. Composition, Appointment, Term, Removal The Board of Trustees of the Randolph County Public shall be composed of nine appointees who geographically represent Randolph County whose terms shall be for six years and ex officio (non-voting) members, as outlined in the Randolph County Library ordinance. The Randolph County Board of Commissioners shall appoint and reappoint members as terms expire or vacancies occur. Not more than two Trustees shall be appointed from the same census township. Article III: Meetings Section 1. The Board of Trustees shall hold quarterly regular meetings in January, April, July and October with a specific schedule to be determined by the Trustees. Any Trustee missing three meetings in one year shall relinquish the appointment unless excused by majority vote of the Board of Trustees. Trustees may be reimbursed for mileage to and from meeting at the current County -approved rate and may be paid a meeting fee as set by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners. Section 2. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the secretary at the direction of the chair, or at the request of a majority of the members of the board, for the transaction of only the business stated in the call for the meeting. Section 3. Notice of the time and place of meetings shall be posted in the Administrative Office of the Asheboro headquarters library, on the website of the Randolph County Public Library, and otherwise as required by state law and/or county policy. Section 4. A quorum for transaction of business at any meeting shall consist of a majority of members of the board present in person. Section 5. All meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be held in accordance with the North Carolina Open Meetings Law (North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 143- 318.9 to 143-318.18). Article IV. Officers Section 1. The Officers shall be a Chair, Vice -Chair, and a Secretary, elected biennially at the April meeting to serve two year terms beginning July 1. Section 2. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the board, authorize calls for any special meetings, appoint all committees, execute all documents authorized by the board, 11/5/2018 serve as an ex officio voting member of all committees, and generally perform all the duties associated with that office. Section 3. the Vice -Chair, in the absence or disability of the Chair, or of a vacancy in that office, shall assume and perform the duties and functions of the chair. Section 4. The Secretary shall prepare, publish, and keep a true and accurate record of all meetings of the board, and perform such other duties as are generally associated with that office. Article V. Powers and Duties The Board of Trustees is delegated the powers and duties set forth by the Randolph County Library Ordinance adopted June 7, 1993, by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, as authorized under North Carolina General Statutes 153A-265 to 153A- 266. Article VI. • Committees Section 1. The chair shall appoint committees of one or more members for such specific purposes as the business of the board shall require from time to time. The committee shall be considered to be discharged upon completion of the purpose for which it was appointed and after the final report is made to the board. Section 2. No Committee will have other than advisory powers unless, by suitable action of the board, it is granted specific powers to act. Article VII: General Section 1. An affirmative vote of the majority of all members of the board present at the time shall be necessary to approve any action before the board. The Chair may vote upon or may move or second a proposal before the board. Section 2. The Director of the Randolph County Public Library or his/her designee shall act as clerk to the Board of Trustees, and shall notify members of meetings, prepare agendas and agenda packets, provide public notice of meetings, retain official meeting minutes, and generally perform other duties of that office. Section 3. The by-laws may be amended by the majority vote of all members of the board provided written notice of the proposed amendment shall have been delivered to all members at least ten days prior to the meeting at which such action is proposed to be taken. Approval of Request for Refund of Excise Tax Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotton said that on October 2, 2018, in a letter to Randolph County Register of Deeds Krista Lowe, Legal Assistant Mary Price, from the law 11/5/2018 office of Richard R. Foust, PA, requested the refund of excise tax paid on a deed that was erroneously filed in Randolph County. The deed should have been filed in Guilford County; the excise tax paid on this property in Randolph County was $360.00. The date that the taxes were erroneously paid was October 1, 2018. North Carolina General Statute 105-228.37 governs the refund of overpayment of tax. This statute requires that a taxpayer requesting a refund must file a written request for said refund with the Board of County Commissioners within six months after the date that the tax was paid. Within 60 days after this request, the Board of Commissioners must review the request and hold a hearing to make a decision on the refund. If the Board finds that the refund is due, the Board shall refund the county's portion of the tax. She said that ordinarily, before the tax is refunded, the taxpayer must record a new instrument reflecting the correct amount of tax due. In this case, since no tax was due, before the tax is refunded, the taxpayer must record a document stating that no tax was owed because the instrument being corrected was recorded in the wrong county. This correcting document has been filed and a copy was attached to the memo along with the letter and the deeds in question in the Commissioners' packet. Ms. Scotton requested that the Board consider the refund of an overpayment of North Carolina Real Estate Excise Tax as provided for in North Carolina General Statute 105-228.37. On motion of Kidd, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to refund the overpayment of $360 to the law office of Richard R. Foust for the overpayment of excise tax. Special Meetings Set On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to set a joint special public meeting with the Randolph County School Board of Education for January 10 at 4:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Meeting Room, to set a special meeting for the annual planning retreat for February 19th at 12:30 p.m. at Randolph County Office Building -Meeting Room A and to set a joint special public meeting with the Asheboro City School Board of Education for February 21St at 6: 00 p.m. at the Professional Development Center. County Manager's Update County Manager Hal Johnson stated that the new County Emergency Services base located at 6117 Kennedy Road in Trinity and the adjacent Trinity convenience site should be open by January 2019. An open house is expected in February 2019. The annual Randolph County Government United Way Chili Cook Off/Bake off and Pie in the Face event is scheduled for this Thursday, November 8, from 11:30 to 2:00 pm. Commissioner Maxton McDowell has been selected as one of the Chili Cook Off/Bake Off judges and their tasting begins at 10:00 am. Due to the work and contributions of our Randolph County employees, Randolph County was recognized by United Way of North Carolina in 2016 and 2017 as a United Way Campaign of Excellence. Register of Deeds Krista Lowe will be sworn in as President of the North Carolina Registers of Deeds Association on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He said this is an honor for Ms. Lowe and for Randolph County. 11/5/2018 Regional Update Commissioner Frye updated the Board on the NCACC's process to name a replacement President and that a committee will be formed to amend the NCACC bylaws due to the current President not being re-elected as a commissioner in his county. Adjournment At 8:42 p.m., on motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. David Allen, Chairman Darrell Frye Kenny Kidd Hope Haywood Maxton McDowell Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board 11/5/2018