010384RANDOLPH COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
January 3, 1984
The Randolph County Commissioners met in regular session on January 3, 1984
at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom B, Randolph County Courthouse, Asheboro, NC.
Commissioners present were Chairman Bill Boyd, Richard Pugh, Darrell Frye,
and Floyd Langley. Absent was Richard Petty.
Invocation was given by Rev. Ronald Carpenter of Franklinville Pentacostal
Holiness Church.
On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Richard Pugh, the minutes of the
December 12, 1983 meeting were approved.
Chairman Boyd spoke in commendation of Jack Lail, reporter for The Courier -
Tribune, who is moving to Knoxville, Tennessee, to work for The News -Sentinel.
Fire Marshal Don Heard presented a petition for a proposed election for a
fire protection district in the Liberty area, said .area designated as the North-
east Randolph Fire District. The Tax Supervisor had verified that the petition
was signed by more than the required 35% of the resident freeholders. On motion
of Floyd Langley, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners unanimously adopted
a resolution recognizing the petition and setting the date of the proposed election
for March 6, 1984. Resolution included by reference.
Mr. Heard then presented a petition for an election in the Tabernacle Fire
District, said petition verified by the Tax Supervisor as being signed by 43% of
the resident freeholders. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye,
the Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the petition and
setting the date of the proposed election for March 6, 1984. Resolution included by
reference.
Chairman Boyd related information from a letter to the Board from Trinity
Postmaster R.W. Rudd, in which Mr. Rudd asked for the Board's concurrence in the
proposed relocation site for the Trinity Post Office. Commissioner Frye, being
familiar with the area and having talked with Mr. Rudd, assured.the Commissioners
that the relocation site is a very desirable swot. On motion of Darrell Frye,
seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commissioners unanimously gave their approval for
the proposed relocation site for the Trinity Post Office.
Manager Bob Crumley informed the Board that the Emergency Services Department
had received a request from the NC Zoological Park for a donation of two surplus
ambulance stretchers for the Zoo's first aid station. On motion of Richard Pugh,
seconded by Floyd Langley, the Commissioners unanimously approved the donation of
two surplus stretchers to the Zoo.
On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commissioners unan-
imously approved a revised agreement for the Cheese and Butter Program through
Social Services.
Manager Crumley explained that sometimes a prospective County employee who
would be transferring from another county system fails to accept employment with
us because he would lose six months of benefits and time in our retirement system.
(We have had arequirement that employees serve a six-month probationary period
before participating.in retirement.) On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Floyd
Langley, the Commissioners unanimously approved transferring employees' having
the option of going onto our retirement system at the time of hiring.
Minutes - County Commissioners
January 3, 1984
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On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners
unanimously agreed to add the classification of Speech & Language Pathologist I
to our pay plan.
Commissioner Pugh presented a request for a future dumpster site from a citizen
in the Piney Ridge area. The Board decided to pass this request along to Health
Director George Elliott.
Chairman Boyd stated that he had received a request from Tom Pugh of NC Dept.
of Crime Control & Public Safety that Randolph County provide office space for
their Area D office of the Division of Emergency Management, which is currently
located in the old armory building in Asheboro. The Board agreed that at this
time the County has no available space to offer.
Mr. Boyd reminded the Board that "On -Campus Day at State University, sponsored
by the Agriucltural Department, has been changed to February 22. He also reminded
them of a public hearing on January 17 on the widening of Highway 311.
No Commissioner had a nomination for the Tax Commission vacancy. Chairman Boyd
urged the Board to try to fill this vacancy at the February meeting, hopefully with
someone from industry.
PTCOG is forming a regional Water Resources Advisory Committee and has asked
for a representative from each local governing body. Chairman Boyd felt that Darrell
Frye would be the Board's best representative since he is chairman of the county
water task force. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Floyd Langley, the Board
unanimously approved Commissioner Frye to serve on this committee.
Commissioner Frye announced that he is hoping to have the first meeting of the
Randolph County Water Task Force next week.
Sheriff Mason was present at the meeting to invite the Commissioners to tour
the newly painted jail directly after the meeting. He said the painting had been
done by inmates, thus saving the County money.
On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners went
into executive session to discuss the county manager position. (Time: 2:25 p.m.)
On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commissioners
reconvened regular session. (Time: 3:20 p.m.)
On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners unani-
mously appointed Frank Willis Interim County Manager and to continue as Finance
Officer until a permanent decision has been made on a county manager.
On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners unani-
mously approved Chairman Boyd and Commissioner Langley as a committee to screen
applicants for the county manager's position and to make recommendations to the
Board. It was felt that the committee should bring the top five applications
before the entire Board.
On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commissioners unani-
mously appointed Chairman Boyd to be their representative on the Board of Directors
of the Asheboro -Randolph Chamber of Commerce.
On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Richard Pugh, the meeting was adjourned.
NORTH CAROLINA
RANDOLPH COUNTY
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, a petition has been duly presented to the Randolph
County Board of Commissioners by more than thirty-five per-
cent (350) of the resident freeholders living and residing
in the Northeast Randolph Fire District excluding the Town
of Liberty; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the North Carolina General
Statutes, the Board of Commissioners shall therefore call an
election in said district for the purpose of submitting to
the qualified voters therein the question of levying and col-
lecting a special tax on all taxable property in said district
for the purpose of providing fire protection in said district;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Com-
missioners of Randolph County that the Randolph County Board of
Elections -hold an election for the Northeast Randolph Fire
District to determine the question of levying and collecting
a special tax on all taxable property in said district for
the purpose of providing fire protection in said district and
that said election be held on March 6, 1984, if possible.
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Chairman
Randolph County Board of Commissioners
NORTH CAROLINA
RANDOLPH COUNTY
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, a petition has been duly presented to the Randolph
County Board of Commissioners by more than thirty-five per-
cent (35%) of the resident freeholders living and residing
in the Tabernacle Fire District; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the North Carolina General
Statutes, the Board of Commissioners shall therefore call an
election in said district for the purpose of submitting to
the qualified voters.therein the question of levying and
collecting a special tax on all taxable property in said
district for the purpose of providing fire protection in
said district;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Com-
missioners of Randolph County that the Randolph County Board
of Elections hold an election for the Tabernacle Fire District
to determine the question of levying and collecting a special
tax on all taxable property in said district for the purpose
of providing fire protection in said district and that said
election be held on March 6, 1984, if possible.
Date Chairman
Randolph County Board of- Commissioners