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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Commissioner Petty left the meeting at this time.
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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.
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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.
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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.