090694Commissioners Meeting Minutes - 9/6/94
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00
O p.m. on September 6, 1994 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 725 McDowell Road,
Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Kemp, Frye, Langley, Petty and Comer were present.
Invocation was given by Rev. George Fidler, Seagrove United Church of Christ,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved the
following items in the consent agenda:
minutes of the August 15 meeting;
proclamation (ATTACHED) declaring October 2-8 as 4-H Week;
° proclamation (ATTACHED) declaring September 24 Hunting and Fishing Day;
° reappoint Bob McDuffie to the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority;
° reappoint Tim Poole to the County Planning Board;
° set a public hearing for 2:30 p.m. on October 3, 1994 for Cable TV Benchmark
Rates.
Badge for Animal Cruelty Investigator
This item was tabled 'because Ms. Lewis, Animal Cruelty Investigator, was
not present.
Contract for Direct Mail Issuance of Food Stamps
Patty Sykes, Purchasing Agent, reviewed .the following bids received:
Cost Containment, Inc. - $.97 per issuance, including postage
O Office World, Inc. - $.385 per issuance, excluding postage
Ms. Sykes said that CCI stated in their bid package that the average
postage cost per issuance is $.52, thus making CCI's bid be .$45 per issuance.
CCI has been the County's food stamp issuance provider for the last 9 years and
have provided excellent service with a high accuracy rate. She said that the
Social Services Department recommends that the contract remain with CCI. They
feel that even though there is a minimal cost savings with Office World, it
would not save enough to pay the additional cost of staff training time and
administrative time in making a transition to a new vendor.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Petty, the Board unanimously awarded the bid
to Cost Containment, Inc. for one year, renewable for 2 years with no increase
unless there is a postage increase.
Telecommunications Salary Schedule
Hal Scott, Jr., Personnel Director, explained that there is a more
equitable pay distribution available for telecommunicators. Their pay is now
calculated on a 40 -hour work week; however, their actual hours worked are set to
facilitate 24-hour service, based on a 4 -week cycle (week 1, 36 hours; week 2,
41 hours; week 3, 43 hours; week 4, 44 hours). Telecommunicators receive
overtime for weeks 2, 3, and 4, and their pay for week 1 is calculated at 40
hours due to the payroll procedure for all salaried non-exempt employees. In
effect, employees are receiving 4 additional hours of pay without actually
working these hours. Mr. Scott recommended amending the Emergency Medical
O Technician Salary Schedule, which is based on an hourly rate, to include
telecommunicators. The schedule should also be renamed as Emergency Services
Salary Schedule.
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On motion of Langley, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously approved
adding telecommunicators to the EMT Salary Schedule and renaming the schedule O
Emergency Services Salary Schedule.
Request from RCC to Use Landfill for Qutdoor Training
County Manager Frank Willis advised the Board that Randolph Community
College has requested the use of County -owned land in the area of the landfill
for training courses such as Search and Rescue and Swat Team Training. Mr.
Willis said that this training would take place away from the current operation
of the landfill. The Board questioned the County's liability for any accidents
or injuries occurring during the training.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Petty, the Board unanimously approved the
use of County -owned land at the landfill by RCC, with the understanding that RCC
will assume all risk and responsibility. The Board instructed the County
Manager and County Attorney to draft a written agreement with RCC which releases
the County from any liability.
Public Hearing - Close-out of Timken Project
At 2:30 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to
solicit public participation in the proposed close-out of the economic
development grant for The Timken Company.
Mike Arnold, Timken Plant Manager, commended the County for their
commitment to this project and said Timken is glad they chose Randolph County.
Commissioner Frye said that Timken and the County have worked well together O
with give and take on both sides.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously authorized the
Chairman to execute all closing documents required by the North Carolina
Department of Commerce.
Analysis of Monitoring Wells at Landfill
David Townsend, Public Works Director, said that the State has reviewed the
County's Transition Plan for the landfill and will require 5 new groundwater
monitoring wells be installed around the perimeter of the landfill. The County
must complete 4 samplings and analysis of these 5 new wells and the 2 existing
ones between October 9, 1994 and April 9, 1995. Mr..Townsend presented the
following bids received for this service:
Environment I, Inc. $17,500
GEL 25,964
Carolina Environmental Labs 29,880
Front -Royal 29,900
Environmental Investigations 33,600
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously awarded the
bid to Environment I, Inc.
Engineering of Monitoring Wells at Landfill O
Mr. Townsend stated that the groundwater monitoring wells and methane gas
detection wells described in the County's Transition Plan must be installed
prior to October 9, 1994. Hazen and Sawyer has provided a proposal to locate,
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inspect, and develop these wells; to certify their location; and to provide a
O report on the groundwater activity adjacent to the active landfill. This
service is a continuation of the engineering services provided by Hazen and
Sawyer throughout our solid waste facility. Mr. Townsend said he feels their
proposed fee of $16,000 for this work is a fair price.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Petty, the Board unanimously approved
awarding a contract to Hazen and Sawyer for $16,000 for engineering services.
Request to Increase Foster Care Board Rates and Adoption Subsidy Payments
Martha Sheriff, Social Services Director, informed the Board that the State
has increased foster care board rates and special needs adoption subsidies. The
new monthly rates are age 0-5, $315; age 6-12, $365; age 13-18, $415. The old
rate was $265 regardless of the child's age. Reimbursement is at 50%, with the
County being responsible for the other 50%. Ms. Sheriff requested that the
Commissioners establish County reimbursement at these new rates, to be effective
retroactively to July 1, 1994.
Charles Carter, President of the Randolph County Foster Parents Associa-
tion, urged the Board to increase the rate,.stating that current payments do not
cover costs, especially for older children.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved rate
increases to the new State -approved levels.
Approval of Flu Vaccine Fees
O MiMi Cooper, Health Director, advised that the Board of Health has approved
charging $5 for flu shots to those who are not covered by Medicare. The County
Commissioners must also approve any fee set by the Board of Health.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board unanimously approved the
$5 flu,. vaccine fee.
Budget Amendment - Health
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board unanimously approved
Budget Amendment 1112 (ATTACHED), which reflects $1,590 received from the State
for follow-up of confirmed cases of lead poisoning in children under six and for
staff training on lead poisoning.
Library Annual Report
Richard Wells, Library Director, highlighted department activities for the
past year. He noted that although circulation was down (due to being closed for
the move to temporary quarters), door count was up. Renovations are on
schedule, and the library should be able to complete the move back into the
newly renovated headquarters by January 15, 1995. He said the State recommends
that 30% of the service area population be registered to use a library, and in
Randolph County, 75% are registered. Mr. Wells said that state funding to
public libraries is at 13%, but the NC Public Library Directors Association is
lobbying to increase that to 18%.
O New Voter Registration Cards
Maria Bliss, Supervisor of Elections, stated that notice requirements are
now mandatory for all new registrations and changes of information (address,
name, or party). She said she would like to phase in the use of a new voter
registration card that would handle all four types of notices, with design and
approval coming from the State Board of Elections and initial approval from the O
County Commissioners.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved the new voter
registration card, to be used for any changes and for new voters registering
after January 1, 1995.
Smart Start Application
Sue Daughtry, team leader for Randolph County's original Smart Start
application, introduced John Toledano, who has agreed to be team leader for the
upcoming Smart Start application. Ms. Daughtry said an evaluation consultant
has been hired to help with the application process. She requested an
endorsement from the Commissioners for this application.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board unanimously adopted a
resolution of support (ATTACHED) for the Smart Start application.
Rezoning Public Hearing
At 4:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to
consider rezoning requests. Hal Johnson, Zoning Administrator, presented the
following requests:
1. Bobby Earnhardt, Jr., Asheboro, is requesting that 53.43
acres on Hoover
Hill Road,
Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to
develop a 55 -lot
site -built
subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously recommended
approval.
2. Harold
Brower, Staley, is requesting that 8.37 acres at
2530 Hwy 49N,
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Columbia Township,
be rezoned from RA/HC-CU to HC to use the
property for
commercial
development. The Planning Board unanimously recommended
denial
because Mr.
Brower has failed to comply with the conditions
of his previous
rezoning.
Comments - Request #1
No one spoke.
Comments - Request lit
Harold Brower, applicant, said he hasn't broken the law and that his
neighbors are not near enough to be bothered by his activities. He said he was
not aware of any complaints until County personnel visited his property. He
said he does not want another conditional use.
Mr. Brower's son also spoke in support of the request.
Board Action on Requests
On motion of Frye, seconded by Petty, the Board unanimously approved the
request of Bobby Earnhardt, Jr.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Petty, the Board unanimously referred Mr.
Brower's request to the Planning Board to consider expanding his permit to allow
the construction of storage buildings. O
Resolution Urging Reinstatement of Prayer in Public Schools
Chairman Kemp stated that there is a grassroots movement, which originated
in Texas, to get prayer returned to public schools. Several North Carolina
O counties have adopted a resolution urging the reinstatement of prayer in public
schools.
Commissioners Kemp, Frye, and Petty voiced their support for this movement.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Petty, the Board unanimously adopted a
resolution (ATTACHED) supporting the reinstatement of prayer in public schools.
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Budget Amendment — Timken
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board unanimously approved
Budget Amendment 115 (ATTACHED), which transfers $38,547 from engineering fees to
water construction ($23,156) and railroad spur construction ($15,391).
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the mission of 4H is to assist youth in meeting basic needs,
developmental tasks and essential life skills through planned "learning by
doing" experiences; and
WHEREAS, 4H volunteer leaders donate an average of 220 hours per year
through their commitment to strengthening American families and
communities by teaching such skills to our youth; and
WHEREAS, these skills enable our youth to become self -directing,
productive and contributing members of society;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners does
hereby proclaim October 2-8, 1994 as 411 Week in Randolph County, and we
urge our citizens to join us in supporting this dynamic, educational
program for today's young people.
This is the 6th day of September, 1994.
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Greensboro Area: 218-4300 / Archdale -Trinity Area: 819-3300 / Liberty Area: 218-4300
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HUNTING AND FISHING DAY PROCLAMATION
SEPTEMBER 24, 1994
WHEREAS, conserving our state's natural and wildlife resources is one
of the most important responsibilities we have to this and future
generations of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, hunters and anglers were among the first to realize this
responsibility nearly 100 years ago when they saw firsthand how expanding
civilization and unregulated exploitation had caused disastrous declines
in wildlife population throughout North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina hunters and anglers took steps to reverse
this trend, helping found the conservation movement, supporting laws to
stop uncontrolled exploitation of wildlife and helping establish game and
fish laws, enforcement and management practices; and
WHEREAS, they also suggested and supported laws to establish special
hunting and fishing license feesand special taxes on their equipment to
pay for conservation programs; and
WHEREAS, in the fiscal year 1993-94, North Carolina's hunters and
anglers contributed $25 million to the N.C. Wildlife Resources
Commission's conservation programs. These programs have benefitted
hundreds of wildlife and fish species, from deer, quail, wild turkey,
striped bass and brook trout to otters, bald eagles, alligators, and
songbirds --fish and wildlife that all North Carolinians can enjoy.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners does
hereby proclaim September 24, 1994 as "HUNTING AND FISHING DAY" in
Randolph County and calls upon all the citizens of the county to recognize
the roles of these men and women in preserving this important part of our
American heritage and in ensuring the wise and proper management of our
natural resources.
This is the 6th day of September, 1994.
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ORandolph Count card of Commissioners
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GreensboroArea: 218-4300 / Archdale -Trinity Area: 819-3300 / LlbertyArea: 218-4300
Amendment # 12
AMENDMENT TO THE
RANDOLPH COUNTY BUDGET ORDINANCE
FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 O
BE IT ORDAINED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners that
the Randolph County Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year 1994-1995,
which was adopted on June 27, 1994, be amended as follows:
Section 1. The following appropriations shall be made:
Increase Decrease
Public Health 1,590
Section 2. The following revenues shall be changed:
Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental Revenues . 1,590 O
Section 3. The total 1994-1995 amended budget is $ 44,603,612
Section 4. This amended ordinance shall become effective on
September 6, 1994
Upon motion of Commissioner Petty , seconded by
Commissioner Langley the foregoing Amended Ordinance
was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5 Noes: 0
I, Alice D. Dawson, Clerk to the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners, do hereby certify that the foregoing Amended Ordinance
was duly adopted by the governing body of Randolph County at a regular
meeting thereof, a quorum being present.
This 6th day of September , 19 94
Clerk to the Board
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RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Randolph County Office Building ❑ 725 McDowell Road ❑ Post Office Box 4728
Asheboro, North Carolina 27204-4728 ❑ Telephone: (919) 629-2131
RESOLUTION
Smart Start Endareement
WHEREAS, we the Randolph County Board of Commissioners are commit-
ted to young children and their families; and
WHEREAS, we believe that:
• all children should begin school healthy and ready to learn;
x all children are entitled to a safe and secure environment;
we need creative and cost-effective change;
services should enable families to develop strengths and values;
O " services most effective when collaboratively implemented;
children are our most valuable asset;
NOW, THEREFORE, we extend our full support and approval for the Smart
Start Initiative application and look forward to implementing a comprehensive
county -wide plan to serve children and their families.
By unanimous vote, this the 6th day of September, 1994
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Randolprd of Commissioners
Alice D. Dawson, Cleric
ORandolph County Board of Commissioners
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GreensboroArea:274-7961 / Archdale -Trinity Area: 884-1722 / LiberfyArea: 622-4855
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RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Randolph County Office Building ❑ 725 McDowell Road ❑ Post Office Box 4728
Asheboro, North Carolina 27204-4728 ❑ Telephone: (910) 318-6300
RESOLUTION
Urging That Prayer Be Returned To The Public Schools
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States article (1) states
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or
prohibiting the free exercise thereof...;" and
WHEREAS, our nation was founded on the freedom OF RELIGION and was
not founded on the freedom FROM RELIGION; and
WHEREAS, through time, court decisions and certain interest groups
have contributed to the deterioration of those religious beliefs and
ideals to the extent that prayer has been banned from the public school
system; and
WHEREAS, we strongly believe that reinstitution of prayer in the
public schools will move this nation toward those religious ideals and
beliefs upon which this nation was founded; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners strongly urges all cities and counties across this State and
Nation to join in an effort to reinstate prayer in the public schools by
passing similar resolutions and uniting in a "grass roots" movement for
that purpose.
This the 6th day of September, 1994.
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Alice D. Dawson, Clerk
Randolph County Board of Commissioners
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Greensboro Area: 218-4300 / Archdale -Trinity Area: 819-3300 / Liberty Area: 218-4300
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Amendment #
AMENDMENT TO THE
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROJECT ORDINANCE
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(TIMKEN PROJECT)
BE IT ORDAINED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners that the
Community Development Block Grant Project Ordinance, which was adopted on March 9,
1992, be amended as follows:
Section 1. The following appropriations shall be made:
Increase Decrease
Water Construction 23,156
Railroad Spur Construction 15,391
Engineering Fees 38,547
Section 2. The following revenues shall be changed:
Increase Decrease
Section 3. The total amended budget is $ 1,294,808
Section 4. This amended ordinance shall become effective on September 6,1294 -
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Upon motion of Commissioner Langley , seconded by Commissioner
Petty , the foregoing Amended Ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
I, Alice D. Dawson, Clerk to the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Amended Ordinance was duly adopted by the
governing body of Randolph County at a regular meeting thereof, a quorum being
present.
This 6th day of September 19 94 .
Clerk to the Board
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