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120792RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS December 7, 1992 Minutes The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00 p.m. on December 7, 1992, 707 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Kemp, Langley, Petty and Comer were present. Invocation was given by Rev. Ronald Koontz, Central United Methodist Church, Asheboro. (Commissioners Comer and Kemp were sworn in for their new terms of office by Judge William Neely immediately prior to this meeting.) Reorganization of the Board On motion of Langley, seconded by Kemp, the Board elected Darrell Frye as Chairman. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board elected Phil Kemp as Vice Chairman. On motion of Langley, seconded by Kemp, the Board appointed Darrell Frye to serve as Council of Governments delegate. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Alice Dawson to serve as Clerk to the Board. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Ed Gavin to serve as County Attorney. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Darrell Frye to serve on the High Point Transportation Advisory Committee. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board appointed Phil Kemp to serve on the Social Services Board. On motion of Petty, seconded by Kemp, the Board appointed Martha Comer to serve on the Mental Health Board. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Floyd Langley to serve on the Board of Health. Approval of Minutes On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the minutes of. the November 2 and November 16 meetings. Citizen Concern — Animal Control Johnny Jones, representing residents in the TurnpikeRoad area, Trinity, stated that their neighborhood has been experiencing a severe problem with dogs. One neighbor has about 80 dogs that are running loose. He has spoken with the Sheriff, Health Department staff, and a magis.tra,te, all of whom have said they can do nothing about the problem. Mr. Jones asked the County to consider somel type of nuisance ordinance under which citizens could`file':a complaint'fo"r problems such as theirs. Chairman Frye told Mr. Jones that the Sheriff is still:'working'on this problem. One option he is pursuing is to have a deputy work a late shift this 12-7-92 Minutes page 2 week to see if any of these dogs are running loose at night. State law prohibits dogs from leaving the owner's property at night and the deputy could impound those that do so. Chairman Frye instructed the Clerk to put this matter on a future agenda for further consideration. N.C. Traditional Pottery Museum Dr. Allen Huffman, President of the Board of Directors for the NC Traditional Pottery Museum, gave Commissioners an update on the progress that has been made toward the construction of a museum in the Seagrove area. They are currently attempting to obtain private and foundation. funding to hire a team of designers. Next year they will move into a full building campaign. He asked for a resolution of support from the Commissioners. George Holt, N.C. Arts Council, stated that this museum is very important in promoting the cultural heritage of the state and that he spends more than half his time on this one project. Bill Ivey, an Asheboro attorney who is on the Pottery Museum Board, introduced Dr. Zugg from Chapel Hill, who has written books on N.C. traditional pottery. Mr. Ivey said the museum will be a first-class facility with maximum security in order to attract major collections. Chairman Frye stated that the Board would consider a. resolution endorsing the Pottery Museum Board of Directors' efforts toward getting a museum built in Seagrove. Proposed Interstate 73 Talmadge Baker reported that the proposed Interstate 73 must, by federal act, come through Winston-Salem. N.C.D.O.T. officials are considering bringing I-73 down U.S. 52 to Winston-Salem, then down U.S. 311 to U.S. 220 to U.S. 1 in Rockingham. This corridor would come through Randolph County. Mr. Baker said that the Interstate 73 Association, North Carolina has been formed to support - this proposed route. The Association is requesting endorsement of this proposed route. The County Manager will send a letter of support on behalf of the Board to the I-73 Association. County Schools Facilities Plan Dr. George Fleetwood, Superintendent, presented the Randolph County Schools' 1993 Long Range Plan for facilities needs through 2002-2003.. These needs totaled $63,240,000. The plan's costs were impacted by smaller class size (determined by the State), optimum size schools (determined by the State), projected growth in student population, and increase in construction costs. (A vote on this item occurred later in the meeting.) City Schools Facilities Plan Dr. Bob Gordon, Superintendent, presented the Asheboro City Schools 1993 Long -Range Plan for facilities needs through 2002-2003. These needs totaled $12,969,000. -No-new facilities were included, only additions. (A vote on this item occurred later in the meeting.) Bid Award-:Sale.of X -Ray Equipment; Patty Sykes, Purchasing Agent, presented bids received on surplus x-ray 12-7-92 Minutes page 3 equipment in the Health Department, as follows: B & B X -Ray, Inc. $3,550 Cardinal X -Ray 2,535 Echerd & Associates 3,225 Triad Radiographic Imaging 2,252 On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board awarded the bid to the high bidder, B & B X -Ray, Inc. Library Trust Fund Gift Richard Wells, Library Director, advised the Board that Duvall Craven, who has made many contributions to the Library in the past,.has recently donated $2500 to the Library's Randolph Room, where he spent so much time in genealogical research. Mr. Wells introduced Marsha Haithcock, 14 -year employee who runs the Randolph Room. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved placing this donation into the Library Trust Fund. Chairman Frye asked that Mr. Wells send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Duvall on behalf of the Board. Request for Additional Child Protective Services Social Worker Marion Smith, Director of Social Services, stated that the child protective services caseload continues to grow and that individual caseloads are already excessively high. He requested an additional Social Worker III position, which would cost $12,654 for the remaining 6 months of this fiscal year. The State has appropriated $12,916, so there would be no cost to the County this year. If the State fails to fund this position next year, the County would have to bear the costs. On motion of Langley, seconded by Kemp, the Board allocated an additional Social Worker III position to DSS. Governor's Crime Commission Grant Application Sheriff Hurley requested permission to apply for a $100,000 Crime Commission grant with 75% federal funding and 25% _local match. The local funding could be taken from drug money confiscated. The grant would be used for crime prevention activities. Because of the undercover nature of the project, Sheriff Hurley did not elaborate on the nature of the crime prevention activities. On motion of Petty, seconded by Kemp, the Board approved the application and agreed to the use of funds from confiscated drug money. Alan Pugh, Secretary of the N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, presented a facsimile "check" for the $75,000 funding match, as assurance that the grant will be awarded to Randolph County. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved Budget Amendment # 19 (ATTACHED)., which transfers $100,000. to the Sheriff's Department. Rezoning Public Hearing The Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing at 4:00 p.m. to consider rezoning requests. Hal Johnson, Zoning Administrator, presented the 12-7-92 Minutes page 4 following requests: 1. Morris Herron, Thomasville, is requesting 24.46 acres on Hwy 64, Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from RA to.LI/CU to construct a 24,484 square -foot building for manufacturing mattresses, boxsprings and foundations. The Planning Board unanimously recommended denial as not consistent with the rural/agricultural character of the area. 2. Quik Chek Food Stores, Troy, is requesting that 1.6 acres on SR 1119, Richland Township, be rezoned from RA to HC/CU to construct a 2400 square -foot convenience store. The Planning Board recommended 5-2 that the request be approved because the conditional use nature of the request is compatible with the area and the new 220 Bypass interchange. 3. Wayne Troxler, Greensboro, is requesting that 86.8 acres on SR 2458, Columbia Township, be rezoned from RA to RM to develop a :subdivision of 43 lots for manufactured housing. The Planning Board unanimously recommended denial as not consistent with the RR character of the community. 4. Bobby Earnhardt, Jr., Asheboro, is requesting that 12.67 acres on 1544, Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a site -built subdivision. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that this request be approved as consistent with the land use plan for this area. Comments Request #1 Morris Herron stated that he is. an advisor for the mattress company that wants to build a new facility. He said they are sharing a building now and need their own building so they can expand. He stated that he did not make a presentation to the Planning Board because they did notknow of any opposition to the request. Susan Black, secretary -treasurer for the mattress company, stated. that when Hwy 64 is widened, traffic won't be a problem and that most accidents occur at interchanges. She said they will employ 6-8 people and that they average 22. trucks coming in and out per day. Kay Herron, owner and president of the company, said she lives and grew up in the community where the request is. She stated that there will be no pollution from the operation because all materials are pre -made and only assembled there. She read a letter of support from adjoining property owners Terry and Wanda Young. She asked those in favor to stand and approximately 10 persons stood. (None were adjoining property owners.) Eddie Garber, marketing manager for the company, said the bedding is custom made for individuals, not mass produced. They need a showroom for private showings and won't generate much traffic or noise. Wallace Swaim, Randleman, stated that he travels worldwide on mattress business. He said in such -a facility one can speak in a normal tone and be heard in the back of the room. .:He said the air compressor in a separate room is the only equipment making noise and that the operation is very clean. Ralph Allred, general contractor, stated that the bank at the front of the property would be cut down for a driveway and that exterior lighting would light 12-7-92 Minutes. page 5 only the building and 30 feet around it. Ren Miller, pastor of Colonial Baptist Church nextdoor to the company's current location, stated that he had never heard any noise from the business and that their security lights are an asset and that he feels this business would be an asset to the community. He read a letter from the principal of Trinity Elementary School thanking the business for the donation of a mattress. Cassie Herron, daughter of the owner, said she is heir to the business and asked:the Board to approve-the�rezoning request. Kathy Meadows, adjoining property owner, stated concerns for privacy, property values, pollution; traffic, the large';size of the tract being considered for rezoning, and setting a'precedent for this segment of Hwy 64. Gerald Causey, 718 Westchester Drive, High Point, stated that he is the previous owner of the house next to the proposed site and that his mother now lives there. He voiced concerns that his mother would be disturbed by the trucks -coming into the business and by -night work. He said that if the business does well, it may expand to.become a very large business. He said the notice of public hearing was placed in a briar patch where no one could read it. Daniel Gallimore, neighbor, said he moved there to get away from "town" and that he doesn't want a business there. Bernice Gallimore Myers, adjoining property owner, opposed having an industrial site there. Byron Gallimore, neighbor across the road, said he doesn't want to look out at a mattress factory or hear their noise. Randal Myers, neighbor, opposed an industrial site and said that it is not worth losing farmland and the quiet, peaceful neighborhood just to create 10-15 jobs. He asked those opposed to stand and approximately 10 stood. Lois Causey, adjoining property owner, said she is 71 years old and plans to live out her life there and doesn't want this disruption in her life. Comments - Request #2 Wayne Dozier, agent for Quik Chek, Troy, stated that there will be a major traffic shift from Hwy 220 Business to the new 220 Bypass and that the proposed site will be at the only interchange for many miles. He said Quik Cheks must be located at high visibility, high volume -use areas and that when the new highway goes in, the Quik Chek on 220 Business will have to close. Mr. Dozer said they have had only one robbery in -12 years, which means that is not an issue. He said the property will be more valuable as commercial than as residential. William Hunt, owner of the property, supported the request. Ila Hunt, owner of the property, said it won't be desirable to live there with the new road coming through and the land is worth more as commercial. Arnold Hunt, neighbor, said that when the new road goes in, this area will be dangerous for children because of the increased traffic. 12-7-92 Minutes page 6 Gary Boyer, resident across the road, said he doesn't want to move and -he is worried about increased crime, litter, and traffic lights shining in his windows. He asked those opposed to'stand and approximately 5 people stood. Max Parrish, resident across the road, opposed the request. Jane Parrish, resident across the road, voiced concerns for sewage problems because of poor soil. Rita Boyer, resident across the road, opposed a Quik Chek-because of':noise,� lights, staying open 24 hours a day, and selling dirty books. Jane Mahan, Seagrove, said many exits from 220 ,Bypass.between Rockingham-, and Greensboro are not developed and why should Seagrove be different. She,said she is concerned about contamination of ground water. Comments - Request #3 t . Pat Burchell, area resident, presented a petition opposing -the request and asked.those opposing to stand; approximately 30-35 people stood. She presented photos of area homes, primarily stick built and modular.i Ms. Burchell said that their main concerns are devalued property, traffic, overcrowding the schools, runoff from the creek on.the site, and lack of enforcement of deed restrictions. Hoke Hahn said he lives at the intersection and already gets the noise and litter from traffic and that he totally opposes this request_. Comments - Request #4 No one spoke. Action on Rezoning Requests On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board denied the request -of Morris Herron. On motion of Kemp, seconded by Petty, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the request of Quik Check. Commissioner Comer excused herself from voting because of a conflict of interest. On motion of Petty, seconded by Kemp, the Board denied the request_ of Wayne Troxler. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request of Bobby Earnhardt, Jr. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner Petty left the meeting at this time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pawnbroker License Renewal Application Alice Dawson, Assistant to the County Manager, advised the Board .that Harry Frank Chamberlin had applied to renew his pawnbroker license and.that the application met all requirements for renewal. On motion of Kemp, seconded by Langley, the Board renewed Mr. Chamberlin's license. 12-7-92 Minutes page 7 Resolution for Board of Equalization and Review Ed Gavin, County Attorney, explained that he has prepared a new resolution which allows for the appointment of 2 additional members of the Equalization and Review Board during revaluation years. Chairman Frye noted that during the last revaluation, the E & R Board heard over 1200 appeals and that the two extra members would be a great help. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board adopted the resolution appointing a special Board of Equalization and Review (ATTACHED). Appointments - Board of Equalization and Review On motion of Kemp, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Mac Ramsay and Darius Stutts to serve on the Board of Equalization and Review, terms beginning January 1, 1993 and expiring December 31, 1993. D.O.T. Additions On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board adopted resolutions (ATTACHED) approving the addition of Pine Needles Drive, Oakview Drive, Lake Court, South Court, Extension of Poplar Ridge Road, Albertson Street, Extension of Brookdale Drive, and Back Creek Terrace to the State System of Roads. Appointments - Board of Health On motion of Langley, seconded by Kemp, the Board reappointed Kelly Harris, D.D.S., Jane Reid, R.N., and Michael Loomis, D.V.M., and appointed Thomas Whyte, M.D., and William Walker, O.D.; to the Board of Health. Appointment - Asheboro Planning Board On motion of Kemp, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Ronnie Dewitt to the Asheboro Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Charles Haven, term expiring January, 1993. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Ronnie Dewitt to a 5 -year term on the Asheboro Planning Board, beginning January, 1993 and expiring January, 1998. Appointment - Randleman Planning Board On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Ted Hollingsworth to a 2 -year term on the Randleman Planning Board, term expiring December, 1994. Appointment - Seagrove-Ulah Metropolitan Water District Board On motion of Comer, seconded by Kemp, the Board reappointed Jack Lail to a 3 -year term on the Seagrove-Ulah Metropolitan Water District Board. Appointment - Strategic Planning Organizing Committee On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Frank Willis, County Manager, to serve as their designee on the Strategic Planning Organizing Committee. Budget Amendment - Health On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment #20 (ATTACHED), which reflects an additional $1846 from the State for various programs in the Health Department. 12-7-92 Minutes page 8 Budget Amendment - City Schools ADM Fund On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment #21 (ATTACHED), which reflects $249,359 additional Asheboro City Schools ADM funds from the State and a transfer of $159,144 from the Lindley Park Elementary ADM Project to use for the Asheboro High School ADM Project. Budget Amendment - Randolph/Chatham Drug Task Force On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment #22 (ATTACHED), which transfers $1,719 from Fund. Balance to Sheriff & Jail to pay federal costs of seized property, which will then become property of the Randolph/Chatham Drug Task Force. Public School Facilities Plan Approval County Manager Frank Willis clarified an earlier agenda item concerning County and City Schools Facilities Plans. He stated that the Commissioners are not obligated to fund items specified in the school systems' long-range plans. On motion of Kemp, seconded by Comer, the Board approved sending the Asheboro City Schools and Randolph County Schools Facilities Plans to the State. Reappraisal Update Billy Chilton, Tax Assessor, presented an overview of all the work that his department has done preparing for the 1993 revaluation. Ted McCormick, commercial appraiser from Elliott, Ross & Associates, discussed revaluation of commercial properties. Debra Hill, real property appraiser, discussed the market approach to determining values. Diane Mitchem, market/sales specialist, demonstrated how comparable sales are used in determining values. Adjournment On motion of Kemp, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned at.8:30 p.m.