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070692RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS July 6, 1992 Minutes The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00 p.m. on July 6, 1992 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, 707 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Davidson, Langley, and Comer r.were present. Commissioner Petty was absent. Invocation was given by Rev. Russ Ward, First Presbyterian Church, Asheboro. Presentation of Retirement Plaque Chairman Frye presented a retirement plaque to Annette Jackson, Social Services -employee who is retiring after 16 years of service. NCACC Outstanding County Program Award Hal Johnson, Planning '& Zoning Director, announced that Randolph County's central permit program has won the NC Association of County Commissioners' Outstanding County Program award. Formal recognition and presentations for these awards will be made at the NCACC state conference in August. Presentation of Plaque for Cooperation on Air Cargo Facility Talmadge Baker, air cargo committee member, on behalf,of the Montgomery County Economic.Development Corporation, presented to the Randolph County Board of Commissioners a plaque.in appreciation for their support of a proposed air cargo site in Montgomery County. Approval of Minutes On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the minutes of the June 1, 2, 8, 9, 16, and 23 meetings. September Meeting Date The.Board agreed to hold their regular.September meeting on Tuesday, September 1, due to the Labor Day holiday on the first Monday. County Schools Request to Transfer Funds from Current Expense to Capital Outlay County Manager Frank Willis stated that the County Schools have adopted a resolution requesting that County Commissioners approve their transferring $130,000 from Current Expense to Capital Outlay in order to purchase mobile classrooms rather than leasing them. The Asheboro City School Board has submitted a letter stating that they have no.objection to this transfer. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request to transfer $130,000 to Capital Outlay. Public School Building Capital Fund Mr. Willis presented an application from the Randolph County Board of Education for the Public School Building Capital Fund. The application requests $366,217 from the State for the construction of Southeastern Randolph Middle School. On motion of Langley, seconded by -Davidson, the Board approved this application. A copy is included by reference. Page 2 Public Hearing: Proposed Issue of Randolph County Health Development Authority, Inc. First Mortgage Refunding Revenue Bonds Series 1992 At 2:30 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing on the proposed Randolph County Health Development Authority, Inc. First Mortgage Refunding Revenue Bonds (The Cross Road Rest and Retirement Center, Inc. Facility) Series 1992. Jerry Peterson, attorney with Peterson, Dillard, Young, Self & Asselin, bond counsel and underwriter's counsel; read a resolution relative to the financing documents for the refunding of these revenue bonds. Chairman Frye asked for public comment. Bill Ivey, attorney for the Randolph County Health Development Authority, commended Cross Road Rest and Retirement Center for their work in this matter. Ed Gavin, County Attorney, stated that the County would have liked to accommodate Cross Road Rest and Retirement Center in their earlier refinancing efforts but because of legal technicalities, the County was unable to do so. The public hearing was closed. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a TEFRA resolution concerning these bonds, which states that the refunding of these bonds is in compliance with the Tax Equity Laws of 1982. A copy is included by reference. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved a resolution approving the financing documents for the refunding of -these bonds. A copy is included by reference. Contract Renewal for Recycle Center Patty Sykes, Purchasing Agent, stated that Public Works personnel have negotiated a new six-month contract with Randolph Sheltered Workshop for'providing hauling services and for operating the County's recycle center, with the following rate changes: recycle hauling from Braxton Craven, $66/haul (formerly'$38/haul) and recycle hauling from all other sites (except landfill), $50/haul (formerly $38/haul. These increases are to cover increased expenses related to hauling. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the new contract beginning July 1, 1992 and.ending December 31, 1992. - Landfill Vertical Expansion Ms. Sykes stated that the County has negotiated a contract with Hazen and Sawyer for $37,570 for a study, permit -related drawings, design report and permit application related to the proposed vertical expansion at the landfill. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved this contract. Engineering Services Contract - CDBG Timken Grant Mr. Willis stated that County representatives had been negotiating with Black & Veatch to provide engineering services for the -Timken project and that they are satisfied with the price, scope of service and legal aspects of the proposed contract. Page 3 On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a contract with Black &.Veatch -for $107,200. Personnel Classification Plan Hal Scott, Personnel Director, presented an updated classification plan for the Board's consideration. He said that the update is the result of Office of State Personnel updates, title changes, and classes established in the adoption of the 92-93 budget. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the proposed changes. 25Z Waste Reduction Strategy George McArthur, Public Works Director, presented proposed strategy to reach the 25% landfill waste reduction goal by July 1, 1993. The plan included diverting wood, cardboard, and yard waste and using more curbside recycling. He presented amendments to the solid waste ordinance which would allow surcharges for certain mixed waste loads and new tipping fee schedules for certain materials brought to the landfill in suitable condition. Mr. Willis stated that since all Commissioners are not present at the introduction of these ordinance amendments, they must wait until the August meeting to vote on them. Annual Settlement Report Billy Chilton, Tax Assessor, presented the annual settlement report. He noted that the final adjusted levy was based on a collection rate of 96.31%. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board accepted the settlement report. Charge to Collect Taxes On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board charged the Tax Collector to collect taxes for the coming year. A copy of the Charge is included by reference. Budget Amendment - Health On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment #I, which reflects an $8000 North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation grant to set up a Maternity Care Coordination Crisis Fund. A copy is included by reference. D.O.T. Additions and Abandonment On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved resolutions adding Oak Bucket Road, Koonce Court, and a .19 -mile section of SR 1553 to the State System of Roads and abandoning SR 3100 and a .25 -mile section of SR 1553. Copies are included by reference. Appointments -Nursing Home/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board reappointed Susan Behr and Cindy Hilliard to three-year terms on the Nursing Home/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee. Appointments Jail Advisory Committee On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed the following to Page 4 the Jail Advisory Committee: Larry Trotter, City of Asheboro Chief Building Inspector; Allen McNeill, Chief Deputy; Robbie Davis, citizen., This committee will hold its first meeting at 10:00 a.m. on July 23. Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Assistance Program Hal Johnson, Planning Director, reported that the General Assembly has appropriated $2,000,000 for the statewide Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program. Randolph County's allocation, set at $31,190, is available upon application. Since 1989 the County has awarded these funds to the Senior Adults Association to be used in their Outreach program. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved this application. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved Budget Amendment #2, which adds $31,190 to the Aging Services budget. A copy is included by reference. Rezoning Public Hearing At 4:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests. Chairman Frye announced that because the Aikens request is expected to be lengthy, the Board would hear the Lambeth request and vote on it before holding a public hearing on the Aikens request. Hal Johnson, Zoning Administrator, presented the Lambeth request: Roger Lambeth, Asheboro, is requesting one acre on SR 1686, Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from RA to LI/CU to construct a 150' x 50' frame shop. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of this request with the condition that appropriate natural buffer areas be established on the side next to Mt. Shepherd Church and front property lines. Comments on Lambeth Request Roger Lambeth stated that he is aware of the restrictions and will abide by them. Chairman Frye closed the public hearing on the Lambeth request. Board Action on Lambeth Request On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request of Roger Lambeth with the restrictions recommended by the Planning Board. Chairman Frye opened the public hearing on the Aikens request. Mr. Johnson presented the request: Andy and Reith Aikens, Trinity, are requesting that 125.33 acres on SR 1553, Trinity Township, be rezoned from RA to RM/CU to develop a 90 -space mobile home. park. The Planning Board unanimously recommended denying this request based on opposition of area residents. Supporting Comments on Aikens Request Jon Megerian, attorney for the applicant, presented the following information on the proposed development: Development will be in 5 one-year phases; streets will be paved; the proposal is in harmony with the neighborhood, which has many mobile homes and mobile home parks already; it has consistent soil throughout; the Page 5 curve near the entrance has visibility that exceeds D.O.T. requirements; some area residents.who had signed the opposition's petition later removed them and signeda petition supporting the request, stating they had been given incorrect information by the opponents. Mr. Megerian asked those in support of the request to stand and approximately 35-40 people stood. Mr. Megerian submitted photos of the proposed entrance and recreation areas and of existing mobile home parks in the area. Dan Pritchard, engineer with Jamestown Engineering and designer of the proposed development, discussed the layout of the proposed park. He advised the Board that the plans met or exceeded all of Randolph County's current mobile park design regulations. He said that the mobile home park directly across the street from the proposed development would prevent the development of $100,000 site -built homes. Don Hancock, real estate broker, stated that in his professional opinion, the highest and best use for this property would be mobile homes on individual lots; next best would be a mobile home park because of others nearby. Glenn Simpson, certified soil scientist, stated that he used an auger throughout the site and it is suitable for a private septic system and has good drainage. Peggy Kennedy, neighbor, said she originally signed the opposition's petition but found out she was given misleading information. She said she checked out the developers and they have a good reputation. Barry Betts, manager of Oakwood Homes in Asheboro, stated that the proposed development would be a class A development and that the County can shut it down• if it is not managed properly. Ronald McCade, Thomasville, stated that he has been in the manufacturing home business for 31 years and that the Trinity area,is filling rapidly with people who cannot afford site -built homes. Wayne Adams, who lives in a nearby site -built development, stated that after reviewing the plan, he supports this development and does not think it will devalue his property. Jerry Carlisle, who lives in Twin Oaks Mobile Home Park across the road, said that since looking at the plan, he supportsr-it. Danny Jones, Rt. 3, Trinity, said that 400 people had signed a petition in support of this request. Many of those had first.signed a petition opposing it because they had been given misinformation. He presented a map showing every mobile home in the neighborhood, stating that there are 156 in a 2.4 -mile area. David Gant, Rt. 3, Trinity, said that this development could set the standard for other mobile home parks in the area. Jonathan Whiteheart read a letter from Rev. Garland McDowell supporting the request, stating that he knows of other rental property owned by the developers and that they are well kept. Page 6 Beverly Morgan, Finch Farm Road, stated that opponents came to her house to. get her to sign their petition, telling her that the mobile: home park was being developed by drug dealers. She stated that she knows this is not true because the developers are her brothers and they have never been involved with drugs or alcohol. Henry Furr, area resident for 23 years, said he has no problems with this request because they already have mobile home parks in the area. Mike Lassiter, adjoining property owner, said he has no complaints as long as the developers go by the restrictions. Charles Glasgow, -Mountain Road, said he signed a petition opposing this request originally because it was misrepresented. He said the Aikens brothers are hardworking men. Terry Needles, Twin Oaks, said this development is being done right.. Charles Marlowe said he wishes his trailer were as nice as the proposal. Raymond Carlisle, Fox Trail, said the proposed development is._much better: than Fox Trail, where lots are individually owned. Eddie Strickland, Route 3, Trinity, said he was misled by those opposing this request. Weldon Williams, builder, gave his opinion that the property in question is better suited for a mobile home park than site -built homes. Andy Aikens, developer, said he has a lot of support from the community and stated that this will be a quality development. He said he talked with several builders who recommended that he not try to put site -built homes there because of the many mobile home parks already in the neighborhood. He discussed some of the rules renters would have to abide by and said that the best looking yard gets a month's free rent. Keith Aikens, developer, said that if this request is approved and neighbors have any problems with the park, he and his brother will work out a solution. Opposing Comments on Aikens Request Lawrence Bevins, Rt. 3, Trinity-, presented aipetition with signattires of 125 land owners opposing the request. He said this development of 90 spaces would cause problems with school buses and overcrowding.in the schools. He asked those opposing the request to stand and approximately 35-40 people stood. Cora Lanier, area resident for 30 years, -mentioned problems of extra traffic and noise and a bad curve on the road going into the proposed park. Martha O'Neal, Finch Farm Road, stated that:she lives in -an exclusive development and that her back property line is about z mile from the site being considered. She said she does not want a mobile home park this close to her development. Mike Quinto, real estate broker from High Point, stated that this development Page 7 would lower some values in the area and would raise others. Doyle Galloway, Rt. 3, Trinity, said he is opposing the 90 rental spaces, not trailers, and said that only property owners in the area should sign a petition for or against this request. Bertha Quinn, Rt. 3, Trinity, said she has a farm nearby and wants to keep the area "country" with no mobile home parks. Jim Thomas, adjoining property owner, stated that he is a spokesman for a group of property owners on Finch Farm Road and Old Mountain Road. They oppose this request because of water pollution, littering, junk cars, overcrowding of schools, and because it will keep out better development. Harley Case, Rt. 3, Trinity, said he fears the buffers may not stay in place and he will have to look at and listen to this development for the rest of his life. Norma. Kindley, Rt. 3, Trinity, said she is opposed because the spaces will be rented, not owned. She said that garbage haulers in the area will not serve Old Mountain Road. Tommy Moffitt, Rt. 3, Trinity, said his name appears on both sides' petition, but that he wants it to count on the one opposing the request. He said a bus was hit by a car on the curve mentioned earlier and that traffic will become a worse problem with this development. Chairman Frye closed the public hearing. Board Action on Aikens Request Chairman Frye stated that the Board needs to research and consider new evidence and points brought out during the three hours of public hearing just held. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board delayed action on this request until the August 3 meeting. Adjournment On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned at 7:20 p.m.