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020386Randolph County Board of Commissioners Minutes February 3, 1986 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00 p.m., February 3, 1986 in Courtroom B, County Courthouse, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Langley, Davidson, Petty and Comer were present. Invocation was given by Major Larry Emerson of the Randolph County Sheriff's Department. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the minutes of the January 6 and January 20 meetings were approved. Major Larry Emerson of the Sheriff's Department came before the Board to request an additional jailer. He explained that because of the Safe Roads Act the jail is experiencing an increased population over the weekends from DWI convictions. Also, moving the communications room from the jail means that dispatchers can no longer be used as "back-up" personnel in the jail. The law requires a male and a female jailer on duty at all times. Major Emerson explained that funding for this position will not come from County funds at the present time and for the forseeable future. Since the inception of the Safe Roads Act in October of 1983, funds, paid by defendants in the form of a $25 civil license revocation cost, have been accumulating in a reserve fund. Since August, 1985, Randolph County has received approximately $19,000 from this fund, to be used in reimbursement of additional costs incurred in weekend confinement of persons convicted of DWI. The cost for an additional jailer for one year, including fringes, is $13,800. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved an additional jailer position for the Sheriff's Department. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the addition of Personnel Technician I (Grade 63) and Social Setting Detoxification Manager (Grade 64) to the County Pay Plan, at the request of the Area Mental Health Director. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved payroll deduc- tion to allow law enforcement officers to participate in the supplemental retire- ment program authorized under Internal Revenue Code 401(k). On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board proclaimed February 9-15 as Hospice Week in Randolph County. Copy of proclamation included by reference. The Commissioners discussed the possibility of joining an environmental impairment liability insurance pool offered by the NC Association of County Commissioners. The cost would be about $53,500 per year, plus an additional one- time cost of $3,000 - $5,000 for a survey of the landfill. Health Director George Elliott stated that contamination to groundwater from the landfill is unlikely, although problems could occur in the future. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board voted to pursue further information from NCACC concerning this insurance. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the addition of Walker Road in Meadowdale Acres Subdivision to the State System of Roads. Copy of resolution is included by reference. The Board discussed the upcoming joint regional conference of NCACC on February 18 at the Radisson in High Point. Chairman Frye suggested that Randolph and Guilford split the cost for the meal. County Attorney Gavin stated that he would check into the legality of paying for the meal. Commissioners Minutes February 3, 1986 Page 2 Chairman Frye announced that Governor Martin has issued a proclamation declaring February 23-28 as County Government Week in North Carolina. In an update on the ambulance bay in Ramseur, Chairman Frye noted that Neil Allen is working with an architect and will have a report at the next meeting. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved an additional $5,000 for Randolph Technical College for this budget year for the purpose of renting a building for adult and continuing education classes. Chairman Frye introduced the topic of a mobile home park ordinance. He noted that citizens have expressed their concerns to the Board over the proliferation of mobile homes and the lack of regulations for them. He suggested placing a moratorium on mobile home parks until an ordinance could be drafted or a maximum of ninety days. The audience was given an opportunity to speak to this issue. Charles Stanley, developer of a proposed mobile home park in Tabernacle, said th Northwest Randolph County Property Owners Association gave Commissioners and the media misinformation concerning his proposed park. He said he had abided by regulations for permits; the sewage system would dump 5 miles from Asheboro's reservoir, not 2 miles; the receiving creek does not run dry at times; the sewage system is not inadequate and antiquated --it served 1200 students at Archdale - Trinity Middle School and is more than adequate for this park. He stated that he also resented the group's statement that mobile home parks become instant ghettos. Mr. Stanley indicated that he has a back-up system for sewage, whether or not the state requires it. He proposes to put 50 units in a 17 -acre tract, with 12-14 acres of the tract being usable. Jimmy Ward, SR 2108, stated that regulations such as concrete under mobile homes, may actually interfere with making them safe. He is developing a 102 -acre park with 80 septic tanks and 40,000 square -foot lots. Ed Powell, engineer for Oscar Welborne, who is developing a 60 -acre tract whose sewage system will dump into the Little Uwharrie, asked the Board to allow parks in progress be allowed to proceed. Carven Brower, Rt. 2, Trinity, complained of a trailer park adjacent to his property. He stated that sewage runs off on top of the ground and comes down across his property. The 17 -acre park has 75 units on it. Richard Scheid, a mobile home park developer, spoke to say that he is developing a trailer community at Level Cross which will have wide paved roads, swimming pool, tennis courts, fire hydrants, and sewer system. He said there would be no problems with this project because he will continue to manage it. Charlie Game, Rt. 2, Asheboro, spoke in support of countywide zoning, a complete land use study, an immediate moratorium on mobile home parks, and a mobile home park ordinance within 90 days. Ray Poole, Trinity, developer and septic tank contractor, asked the Board to take everyone's interests into consideration. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance placing a 90 -day moratorium on development, construction, or extensions of mobile home parks, effective February 3, 1986. The vote was unanimous and all five Commissioners were present. Copy of ordinance is included by reference. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m. to a scheduled public hearing on re -zoning requests. Hal Johnson, Planning and Development Director, told the Board that Jorge Lagueruela, Trinity, is requesting that approximately 7 acres located on Kennedy Road (SR 3106) be re -zoned from Residential -Agricultural to Conditional Use Light Industrial for the purpose of co tructing and operating a furniture manufacturing plant. The Planning Board reconmended unanimously to approve this request. Commissioners Minutes February 3, 1986 Page 3 Mr. Lagueruela spoke in support of his request. No one spoke in opposition. The second request was from Thompson -Arthur Paving Company, High Point. They are requesting that approximately 23 acres on Old Mendenhall Road (SR 1616) be re- zoned from Residential -Agricultural to Conditional Use Light Industrial for the purpose of locating an office site and equipment parking and storage area. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that the request be approved with the following conditions: 1. The 230' x 260' equipment storage area presented on plans not be expanded. 2. 700' setback from Mendenhall Road be maintained. Bob Dunbar of Thompson -Arthur stated that there would be no manufacturing at the site and no trucks stored or dispatched from there. An office staff of 2-5 would be maintained and from 25-35 employees would report in at that site in the mornings but would be off-site during the day. Bill Kirkman, adjoining property owner, questioned the fact that Thompson - Arthur already has a septic tank, a fence, and a road before obtaining their re- zoning permit. He said the road is not wide enough for their heavy equipment and that they already have 2 mobile units in place and 2 more to come. Bill Hinson, Mendenhall Road resident, asked why he had to get a permit to add on to his house and they didn't get one. Joel Greene of Thompson -Arthur stated that when the property was leased to them it was listed as I-6 (an old High Point industrial zone code). When they applied for an electrical permit, they discovered it was not I-6. They have one trailer on site and one more to come, plus one modular home to come. Chiarman Frye closed the public hearing. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the re -zoning request of Jorge Lagueruela. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the re -zoning request of Thompson -Arthur, with the restrictions placed on them by the Planning Board. Darrell Frye told the Board that Governor Martin has overridden an earlier decision and Randolph County will be part of a Service Delivery Area for JTPA. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the appointment of Eddie Swicegood and Steve Brown as outside members of the Asheboro Planning Board. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the appointment of Dewey Coggins and the reappointment of Vernell Gibson as outside members of the Archdale Planning Board. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the appointment of Mrs. Charles Croker and Mrs. Russell Pugh as outside members of the Archdale Board of Adjustment. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved a budget amendment, which is included by reference. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned into executive session for the purpose of discussing an industrial location within the county. Following executive session, regular session reconvened. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned. I` Allk JAMES G. MARTIN GOVERNOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT [MEEK 1986 r��Ttj �r BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA A PROCLAMATION North Carolina county government has served the citizens of the state since 1663 when the County of Albemarle was authorized by King Charles II. Today, there are 100 counties in North Carolina providing services to more than six million people. As the population has increased and service needs have undergone major changes, the role of county government has evolved to meet those demands. Counties are active partners in the governmental structure of this state and the nation. They are responsible for a growing number of services: social services, health care, mental health, libraries, veteran's services, tax assessment and collection, planning and zoning, parks and recreation, water and sewer services, ambulance services, sheriff's departments, deed registration, building inspection, and agricultural extension. They also provide funding for local schools. Many of these programs are mandated by state and federal law, but are administered and/or funded by counties. County officials remain dedicated to providing as many of the needed services as possible without placing an undue burden on local taxpayers. Counties throughout the years have contributed to North Carolina's tradition of good government. The elected and appointed officials in county government take great pride in serving the citizens of this state and in being directly involved in shaping the future of North Carolina. flow, THEREFORE, I, JAMES G. MARTIN, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim the week of February 23 through February 28, 1986, as "County Government Week" in North Carolina, and urge citizens across the state to learn more about county government's role in our lives and to be more involved as county citizens. IPJ WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this fifteenth day of January in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and ninth. (�,tAMES G. MARTIN HOSPICEOF RANDOLPH COUNTY. INC. People Serving People /n Unity PROCLAMATION Post Office Box 9 Asheboro, N.C. 27204.0009 Phone (919) 629-9300 WHEREAS, The Thornton R. Cleek Hospice of Randolph County has been providing compassionate and quality service to the terminally ill and their families for thirty months; and WHEREAS, The overwhelming majority of the terminally ill would prefer to remain at home and in their communities; and WHEREAS, Home care is one of the oldest forms of health care delivery; and WHEREAS, The Thornton R. Cleek Hospice strives to meet the needs of the terminally ill patient and the family in order to make the last of life dignified and peaceful; and WHEREAS, Giving opportunity to the living to grieve appropriately, thus becoming effective as individuals, families, and citizens. WHEREAS, The Thornton R. Cleek Hospice provides this most valuable service to Randolph County citizens without discrimination and without cost, twenty-four hours a day - seven days a week. THEREFORE, We, the Randolph County Board of County Commissioners, of Randolph County, North Carolina, do hereby proclaim the week of February 9 through 15, 1986, to be HOSPICE WEEK in the County of Randolph, and commend this observance to our citizens. WITNESS my hand and the corporate seal of the County of Randolph this the 3rd day of February, 1986.