040692RANDOLPH COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 6, 1992 Minutes
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00
p.m. on Aprf1.6,'.1992. Commissioners Frye, Davidson, Langley, and Comer were
present. Commissioner Petty was absent. Invocation was given by Rev. Larry
McEntire, Seagrove United Church of Christ.
Retirement Plaque
Chairman Frye presented a retirement plaque to Barbara Morton, who is
retiring from the Tax Department with 20 years of service.
Additions to the Agenda
Chairman Frye added 2 items to the agenda: a resolution opposing Senate
Bill 917 and a resolution requesting state funding for school energy costs.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the minutes of
the March 9 and March 24 meetings.
Update on Air Cargo
Talmadge Baker, Chairman of the Randolph County Air Cargo Study Committee
and a member of the Southern Piedmont Air Cargo Industrial Park Executive
Committee, advised the Board that all those interested in applying for the air
cargo site must submit proposals by April 17 to the N. C. Air Cargo Airport
Authority. The Southern Piedmont Air Cargo Committee and Guilford County's Air
Cargo Committee are both soliciting support from Randolph County in siting an
air cargo facility in their area.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board voted to support the
Guilford County's Greensboro site first, but if a "green field" site is chosen,
to support the Southern Piedmont site in Montgomery County,.provided adequate
information on site and funding are made available to the Board. Resolution in
support of the Guilford County site is included by reference.
Bid Award - Type I Demo Ambulance
Patty Sykes, Purchasing Agent, reported that several bids had been received
for a Type I used or demonstrator ambulance as follows:
Vendor
Description
Mileage
Amount Bid
Cost Per Mile
Northwestern Emergency
'91
Type
I
Ford
4,137
$49,000
$0.3359
Southeastern Emergency
'90
Type
I
Ford
9,000
47,450
0.3365
Southern Ambulance
'89
Type
I
Ford
27,500
41,999
0.3428
Unlimited Mobility
'92
Type
I
Ford
2,000
51,000
0.3446
Wheeled Coach of NC
'91
Type
I
Ford
4,300
44,264
0.3038
Based on mileage and delivery time Ms. Sykes and the Emergency Services Director
recommended the bid be awarded to Wheeled Coach of NC.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board awarded the bid to
Wheeled Coach of NC for $44,264.
Sale of Surplus Radio Equipment
Ms. Sykes stated that when -the County upgraded fire communications last
year we were left with radio equipment which we have no use for. This equipment
is a Motorola low band Micor Compa Station, M#C7IRCB-1196D-SP331, S#3010EN0039,
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with 4 frequency transmitters, 4 frequency receivers, channel elements, tone
control, 100 -watt continuous duty power amp, and full metering panel. Neil
Allen, Emergency Services Director, has requested that this equipment be
disposed of through sealed bids and that a minimum bid of $1,000 be required.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board declared this radio
equipment to be surplus and authorized disposal by sealed bids, with a $1,000
bid minimum.
Loan of Surplus Library Equipment
Ms. Sykes reported that Richard Wells, Library Director, has requested that
the County loan to Randolph Community College the following video editing
equipment: vhs editing system (asset #3233), monitor (asset #3234), and monitor
(asset 43235). The Library has no current need for this equipment and RCC could
put it to immediate use.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the transfer
of this equipment to RCC on a long-term loan basis. RCC will be requiredto
return the equipment when the County should need it or when RCC no longer has a
need for it.
Budget Amendment - Library
On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget
Amendment 431, which reflects a $1,200 automation/technology State grant for the
Library for a PC. A copy of this budget amendment is included by reference.
Order Adopting True Value and Present Use Value Schedules for 1993 Revaluation
On motion of Davidson, seconded.by Comer, the Board issued an order
adopting the final schedules, standards, and rules to be used in appraising real
property at its true value for January 1, 1993. A copy is included by
reference.
On motion of Langley,'seconded by Davidson, the Board issued an order
adopting the final schedules, standards, and rules to be used in appraising real
property at its present -use value for January 1, 1993. A copy is included by
reference.
Expansion of Seagrove Fire District
Neil Allen, Emergency Services Director, related that during the 1991
expansion of fire districts, one small area on Hwy 134 was inadvertently
omitted from the Seagrove Fire District's five -mile area. In order to add these
parcels, the Board must set a public hearing on the matter and Mr. Allen must
publish a notice of this hearing in the paper, individually notify each affected
property owner by mail of this hearing, and provide to the Clerk to the Board a
map and boundary description for public examination.
The Board set a public hearing on this matter for 2:30 p.m. on May 4, 1992.
Budget Amendment - Sheriff's Department
Major Allen McNeill requested that $5000 from forfeitures revenues be
transferred to their undercover line item, which has been nearly depleted,?
On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget
Amendment 432, which transfers $5000 to the Sheriff's budget from Unrestricted
Intergovernmental Revenues. A copy is included by reference.
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Budget Amendment - Sheriff's Department
Major McNeill reported that new OSHA regulations will require that law
enforcement personnel who bear the.risk of exposure to bloodborne.pathogens
receive Hepatitis B vaccinations by July 6, 1992. He requested $12,000 from
Contingency to pay for this vaccine for all full-time and all reserve officers.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget
Amendment #33, which transfers $12,000 from Contingency to the Sheriff's
Department.' A copy is included by reference.
Request for Proposals for Jail Options
Ed Watson, jail consultant with Construction Control Corporation, advised
the Board that he had reviewed the 3 proposals submitted to perform the
feasibility study on the existing Randolph County jail. Proposals received were
as follows:
Carter Goble Associates/LSV Partnership (Travel, etc. included) - $23,000
Sedgwick James/Stevens & Wilkinson (Travel, etc. not included) - $29,750
O'Brien/Atkins Associates (Travel, etc. not -included) - $32,640
Mr. Watson stated that while he believes there would be different advantages to
choosing any of the 3 firms, he recommended Carter Goble as the first choice,
with Sedgwick James as a close second.
Chairman Frye asked Mr. Watson to negotiate with Sedgwick James and
O'Brien/Atkins to include travel, etc. in their fee. The Board and Sheriff's
Department will study the proposals during the next month and a decision will be
made at the Commissioners' May 4 meeting.
Resolution for School Bonds
On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board adopted a resolution
setting the details for the $16,000,000 school bonds to be sold April 14, 1992.
A copy is included by reference.
Audit Contract
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board awarded a contract to
Strand, Skees, Jones & Co. for $27,000 to do the County's audit for fiscal year
1991-92.
Proclamation - County Government Week
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adopted a proclamation
declaring April 5-11 to be County Government Week in Randolph County. A copy
is included by reference.
Proclamation - Volunteer Week
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board adopted a
proclamation declaring April 26 - May 2 as Volunteer Week in Randolph County. A
copy is included by reference.
Resolution Opposing the State's Administering Register of Deeds Offices
On motion.of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adopted a resolution
opposing Senate Bill 917, which authorized the Legislative Research Commission
to study the possibility of uniformly administering Register of Deeds offices
.through a state agency. A copy is included by reference.
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Resolution Requesting the State to Resume Financial Responsibility for Public
School Energy Costs
On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board adopted a resolution
requesting the State to resume financial responsibility for public school energy
costs. A copy is included by reference.
Appointment - Nursing Home Committee
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board reappointed Evelyn
Holland to a three-year term on the Nursing Home/Domiciliary Home Community
Advisory Committee.
Appointment - County Planning Board
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board reappointed Jim Routh
to a three-year term on the County Planning Board.
Budget Amendment - Court Facilities
Alice Dawson, Assistant to the Manager, advised the Board that she had
found someone who can restore the wood paneling in Courtroom A and that this
procedure is preferable to the earlier plans for wallpapering it. However, the
wood restoration will cost about $1,740 more than papering. She requested that
the Board add this amount to the Court Facilities budget so that this work can
be done.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved Budget
Amendment #34, which transfers $1,740 from Fund Balance to Public Buildings
(Court Facilities). 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. Hal Johnson, Zoning Administrator, presented the
following requests:
1. C. B. Arrington, Ramseur, is requesting that 1.49 acres at the corner of Hwy
64/Lake Drive, Columbia Township, be rezoned from RA to HC/CU to perform wood
crafting duties (no employees). The Planning Board recommended approval of this
request. Commissioners delayed action on this request at their March 9 meeting.
2. Dale Britt, Agent (for Gary Loflin), High Point, is requesting that 165
acres on SR 1547, Trinity Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a
restricted subdivision. The Planning Board recommended that this request be
approved.
3. Timothy Butler, High Point, is requesting that 1.34 acres at 1573 Bethel
Drive, Trinity Township, be rezoned from RA to LI for industrial development.
The Planning Board recommended this request be approved.
Comments - Request #1
Lori Arrington, Charlotte, stated that her father plans to build a shop for
his woodworking hobby, that he does not intend to have a furniture business.
She stated that most of the neighbors have outbuildings on their property
similar to the one her father plans. She presented photographs of these
outbuildings.
Archie Phillips, neighbor, stated that other residents' outbuildings are in
their backyards and that he doesn't understand why 12' acres are needed for a
hobby shop. He reminded the Board that he had presented a petition last month
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with 12 signatures opposing this request.
Juanita Allen, neighbor, opposed Mr. Arrington's plans to place his
building so close to her property line and questioned why he did not place it in
his backyard like other residents. She said that she wants the area to remain
residential.
Charles Whitehead, neighbor, stated that commercial zoning is not needed
for this area and said that neighbors' outbuildings had been in place before
zoning.
Comments - Request #2
Dale Britt stated that the proposed development will have lot sizes of
about an acre, 125' lot width, 2000 square -foot minimum homes, and streets
better than state standards.
Comments - Request #3
Tim Butler stated that he just wants to add on to an existing building and
that he needs zoning approval to do so.
Chairman Frye closed the public hearing.
Board Action on Requests
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson the Board denied the request of
C. B. Arrington. Chairman Frye instructed Hal Johnson to follow up on the
construction that had continued after Mr. Arrington was told that he could not
build his workshop without a rezoning permit and to make sure that all
construction ceases.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request of
Gary Loflin.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved the request
of Timothy Butler.
Adjournment
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned.