090192RANDOLPH COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 1, 1992 Minutes
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00
p.m. in the County Office Building, 707 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC.
Commissioners Frye, Davidson, Langley, Petty, and Comer were present.
Invocation was given by Ben Chavis, Minister of Youth and Christian Education at
Asheboro Church of God.
Chairman Frye noted that Jeri Rowe will not be reporting Randolph County
government any more because he has been promoted and reassigned to the High
Point area. Mr. Frye remarked on Mr. Rowe's excellent reporting in the past.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved the minutes of
the August 3 meeting.
Update on Timken Project
Bill Bizzell, engineer with Black & Veatch, explained where the water tank
and the water and sewer lines will go. He said all field work is done and that
the design phase will be completed by October 12. The project completion date
is September 30, 1992.
Contract with Randleman — Timken Project
Frank Willis reviewed a proposed contract with -the City -of Randleman
concerning terms and obligations relative to the maintenance and ownership of
water and wastewater lines, wastewater pumping station, and elevated water
storage tank and the furnishing of water and processing of wastewater by the
City. >•.
On motion of Langley,•seconded by Davidson, the Board approved this
contract.
Assessment Policy for CDBG Grant — Timken
Frank Willis presented a proposed water assessment policy, required by the
State, designed to give the County a mechanism to equitably provide water
service to future users of the water lines constructed through the CDBG grant
for the Timken project. Two earlier policies submitted to the State were
rejected.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved this replacement
policy, thereby rescinding the one adopted March 9, 1992. A copy of this policy
is included by reference.
Coordination of Economic Development in Northwest Randolph
Walter Sprouse, President of the Randolph County Economic Development
Corporation, presented a resolution adopted by the EDC Board which urges High
Point, Archdale, and Thomasville and'the counties of Guilford, Davidson, and
Randolph to begin discussions on the future of the region, especially as it
relates to mutual cooperation with various industrial and economic development
projects which contribute to clean diversified and manageable industrial growth
of the region. He asked for the Commissioners' endorsement of the resolution.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board endorsed this
resolution and instructed Hal Johnson, Planning Director, to send a letter
stating Randolph County's position, along with a copy of the resolution, to the
cities and counties involved. They also directed Mr. Johnston and Mr. Sprouse to
initiate a meeting with those governments to start developing a policy for
consideration by the participating boards.
Library Trust Fund
Mr. Willis advised the Board that in 1981 the Commissioners had adopted a
resolution dealing with the Lovett estate that bequeathed money to the library.
Since that time other donations have been made to the library, creating the need
for a more comprehensive resolution that would establish a Library Trust Fund
for all bequeaths and donations.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board adopted a resolution
creating a Library Trust Fund. A copy is included by reference.
Donation to the Library
Richard Wells, Library Director, announced that the children of W. J.
Armfield, Jr. had given a piece of property to the library and asked that
proceeds from the sale be used for the purchase of new furniture. The sale was
advertised and sealed bids received, with Eveready Battery Company's bid of
$20,000 being the highest. Mr. Wells said that since the property was appraised
at $10,000, he felt that Eveready's bid was partially a donation. He placed an
$8,000+ furniture order from Klaussner Furniture Industries, who informed Mr.
Wells that they would donate the furniture.;, The.Armfield children then agreed
that their donation could be used for items other than furniture. Mr. Wells
said they would probably use it to purchase computers. He presented a check of
$19,876.66 to the Board, the amount left after taxes from the sale of the
Armfield property.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board authorized the
$19,876.66 to be placed in the Library Trust Fund and instructed the Clerk to
send letters of appreciation to the Armfield children, Klaussner, and Eveready.
Chairman Frye expressed the Board's appreciation to Mr. Wells for the excellent
job he has done since becoming Library Director.
Purchase of Firearms for Sheriff's Department
Major Allen McNeill advised the Board that the-Sheriff's Department needs
to replace their sidearms, and that the trend recently across the state has been
toward semi-automatic weapons. He stated that after testing different weapons,
they feel the Glock .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol best fits their needs.
The initial cost of $34,615 could be paid for from money seized from drug
dealers. This law enforcement restricted fund currently has a balance of
$37,508. Major McNeill noted that the old weapons can be sold to the highest
bidder or to the officers who are now using them.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board authorized the purchase
of the Glock .45 pistols from the law enforcement restricted fund. A decision
on the disposal of current weapons will be made at a later time.
Rezoning Public Hearing
At-4:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to
consider rezoning requests. Hal Johnson, Zoning Director, presented the
following requests:
1. Keith Parris, High Point, is requesting 3 acres at the end of SR 1530, New
Market Township, be rezoned from RA to LI to industrial purposes. The Planning
Board unanimously recommended denial, noting problems with access through
residential subdivisions, reduction of buffer areas between industrial and
residential developments,.and the increased possibility of industrial discharges
into streams, ponds and residential water supplies.
2. Bobby Earnhardt, Asheboro, is requesting 15.5 acres on SR 1544, Tabernacle
Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a restricted subdivision. The
Planning Board unanimously recommended approval.
Comments - Request #1
Keith Parris stated that he can't use this property for a residence because
it won't perk. He said it adjoins Trinity Foam and that a new business there
could access the property through Trinity Foam's entrance, although there is not
a written easement agreement at this time. He said that Cutright Foam, who only
cuts foam already made, is a potential buyer for the property.
Dalton Fulcher, adjoining property owner, said even a business couldn't
build there because the land won't perk; that the request is not consistent with
present zoning of the area; that it would eliminate the buffers between the
property and the adjoining subdivision; that business traffic coming in through
the subdivision would be noisy, dusty and would tear up the pavement; and that
he fears additional water pollution.
Bertie Holland, from the adjoining subdivision, opposed this request.
Rev. Bill Tucker, from the adjoining subdivision, voiced concerns over
industrial traffic and water pollution.
David Deaton, neighbor, also complained of traffic and water problems.
David Beck, neighbor, voiced concerns over devaluation of property in the
area.
Comments on Request #2
No one spoke.
Board Action.on Requests
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davidson, the Board denied the request of
Keith Parris.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of
Bobby Earnhardt.
Bid Award - Tax Computer Hardware
Patty Sykes, Purchasing Agent, stated that informal bids had been received
for personal computer hardware to be used by the Tax Department in the new
vehicle billing system. Bids were received on identical IBM equipment and
responses were as follows:
CBM Computer $18,172
Compu-Com 19,132
Asheboro Business Machines No Bid
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the. Board awarded the bid to.
CBM Computer, the low bidder.
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Frank Willis announced that the County has received the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance
Officers Association for the third consecutive year.
Proclamation - 4H Week
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board adopted a proclamation
declaring October 4-10 as 4H Week in Randolph County. A copy is included by
reference.
D.O.T. Addition, Abandonment
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a resolution
adding Wagonwheel Road to the State System of Roads.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved a resolution
abandoning SR 1417. Copies of these resolutions are included by reference.
Appointment - Mental Health Board
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Barbara
Ewings to the Mental Health Board to fill an unexpired term ending June 30,
1994.
Budget Amendment - CDBG Timken Project Ordinance
Frank Willis advised the Board that since a contract has been negotiated
for engineering fees for the Timken project, those fees should be separated out
from construction costs. This would require a budget amendment to increase
engineering fees by $107,200, while decreasing construction for water by
$83,620, sewer by $11,790, and railroad spur by $11,790.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment
#1 to the CDBG-Timken Project Ordinance, as described by Mr. Willis. A copy is
included by reference.
Budget Amendment - General Fund Loan to Emergency Telephone System Fund
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved Budget*
Amendment #11, which appropriates $1,165,000 from the General Fund to loan to
the Emergency Telephone System Fund. A copy is included by reference.
Budget Amendment - Health
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved Budget
Amendment #12, which reflects an additional $5,050 the Health Department has
received from the State for communicable disease control. A copy is included by
reference.
Proclamation Honoring Darrell Frye
Commissioner Davidson asked the Clerk to read a proclamation of
appreciation for Chairman Darrell Frye. On motion of Davidson, seconded by
Langley, the Board adopted this proclamation. A copy is included by reference.
Adjournment
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned.