020392RANDOLPH COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 3, 1992 Minutes
The Randolph County Board. of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00
p.m. on February 3, 1992, Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, 707
McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Davidson, Langley, and Comer
were present. Commissioner Petty was absent. Invocation was given by Rev.
Steven Rainey, First United Methodist Church, Randleman.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the minutes
of the January 6 meeting.
Request From County Board of Education To Sell $16 Million School Bonds
Dr. George Fleetwood, Superintendent of County Schools, presented a series
of slides showing how the 1991. school bond sale proceeds are being spent. He
urged Commissioners to move forward with the selling of the next $16 million
voter -approved school bonds. He presented slides demonstrating how the new
bond money will be spent:.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board instructed the County
Manager to proceed with selling $16 million school bonds, with a target sell date
of April 14, 1992 and settlement date of May 5, 1992.
PTCOG Proposed Regional Thoroughfare Plan
Lindsay Cox, Executive Director for Piedmont Triad Council of Governments
(PTCOG), presented a proposed regional thoroughfare plan. This plan has already
been approved by PTCOG°s Regional Advisory Committee on Transportation and the
PTCOG Board of Delegates. If approved by the Commissioners in all six counties
of Region G and NC Dept. of Transportation, this plan will be a first of its kind
in North Carolina.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved the proposed
regional thoroughfare plan.
JTPA Service Delivery Area Designation
Janice Scarborough, Regional Consolidated Services, advised the Board that
Rockingham and Caswell Counties are leaving the JTPA rural service delivery area
that they are in with Randolph, Orange, and Alamance Counties. The remaining
three counties are eligible to form their own service delivery area. Regional
Consolidated Services would administer the funds. A Private Industry Council
would be formed, with six members from each of the three counties, to oversee the
funds and programs.. Ms. Scarborough noted that Orange and Alamance are willing
to join with Randolph to form the new SDA.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board voted to dissolve the
existing rural service delivery area and form a new service delivery area with
Orange and Alamance Counties.
Cablevision Resolution
Jack Stanley of ATC, parent company of Cablevision, informed the Board that
Time Warner, Inc., parent company of ATC, has formed a partnership with Toshiba
Corporation and C. Itoh & Co.,.:Ltd. at the subsidiary level. Although ATC will
continue to be the entity holding the cable TV franchise with Randolph County,
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ATC is seeking County approval of the Time Warner transactions mentioned, since
assets of the company are being transferred.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a resolution
authorizing and consenting to the transfer of assets within Time Warner, Inc. A
copy is included by reference.
Bid Award - Carpet and Wallcovering,
Patty Sykes, Purchasing Agent, stated that informal quotes have been
received for replacing carpet in Courtroom A and the Auman House and for
wallcovering for Courtroom A, as follows:
Walls Carpet Total Bid
Flinchum's Quality Floor 1,331.18 11,398.14 12,729.32
Interiors/Exteriors 1,380.00 11,900.00 13,280.00
L & M Floor Covering No Bid 15,121.10 15,121.10
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board awarded the bid to the
low bidder, Flinchum's Quality Floor.
Bid Award - Sheriff's Radio Equipment
This item was removed from the agenda.
Bid Award - Ambulance Remount
Ms. Sykes presented formal bids received for ambulance remount, as follows:
American Emergency Vehicles, Jefferson, NC 37,485.17
BASA Truck & Electric, Asheville, NC 18,760.00
Rescue One Remount, Inc., Benson, NC 13,975.00
She noted that American Emergency Vehicles has twice incorrectly included the
cost of cab and chassis in their bid.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board awarded the bid to the
low bidder, Rescue One Remount, Inc.
Bid Award - Heating Oil
Ms. Sykes presented formal bids received for heating oil for the 92=93
heating season:
Briles Oil Company .5990
Pugh Oil Company .5850
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board awarded the bid to the
low bidder, Pugh Oil Company.
Fire Prevention Code Enforcement Task Force
Neil Allen, Emergency Services Director, advised the Board that the N.C.
Building Code Council has adopted an inspection schedule that requires fire
safety inspections be done on every existing structure, excluding one- and
two-family dwellings and townhouses, effective January,, 1993. The classification
of occupancy will determine if the inspection is to be made every year, every two
years, or every three years. Mr. Allen recommended that a task force be
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appointed to address.policy and organizational questions and to develop the fire
prevention code enforcement program for Randolph County. This program would be,
presented to the full Board. of Commissioners for their consideration.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed the following
persons to the task force: Kenyon Davidson, County Commissioner; Frank Willis,
County Manager; Mike Tardif, Liberty Town. Manager; Jim Smith, Asheboro Fire
Chief; Bill McDaniel, County Building Code Administrator; Tom Wassack, County
Computer Analyst; Rick Davie, County Fire Marshal; Neil Allen, County Director of
.Emergency Services.
Contract - Billing for Ash -Rand Rescue Squad
Neil Allen stated that Ash -Rand has requested the County to do their
billing. The Tax Department has software capable of billing for Ash -Rand and
it would not place.a burden on the staff.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved a contract
enabling the County to bill ambulance fees for Ash -Rand for a 15% administrative
fee of the amount collected.
Set Date for Special March Meeting
Billy Chilton, Tax Assessor, asked the Board to set a special meeting date.
in March to hear revaluation presentations, go on a bus tour for a demonstration
of appraisal techniques, and to hold a public hearing on the schedule of values.
The Board set a. special meeting for 2:00 p.m. on March 24 and a public
hearing at 7:00 p.m. the same day.
Resolution Amending Contract .with Westside Fire Department
Alice Dawson, Clerk.;to the.. Board, informed the Board that Westside Volunteer
Fire Department, Inc, has changed its name to Westside Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Department, Inc. She stated that this was a change in name only; their duties
and responsibilities remain the,same. The reason for the change is that those
firemen, through the state rescue association, are eligible for additional death
benefits and their children may receive scholarships
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a resolution
amending the County's contract with Westside Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., to
reflect the name change and the County's approval of it. A copy is included by
reference.
Piedmont Triad Partnership
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board appropriated $5,000 from
Contingency to make a contribution to the Piedmont Triad Partnership, a new
economic development organization whose purpose is to promote the region. A copy
of Budget Amendment #23 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 request:
Donald Lanier,.Asheb,:)ro,, is requesting 69 acres on'SR 1341, Tabernacle
Township, be.rezoned from F.A:to RM for a 21 -lot subdivision that would allow
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single -wide manufactured ho -using. The Planning .Board first considered this
request November 5, 1991, when the proposal was for 53 lots. They recommended
denial because of density of the proposed development in this rural area. Mr.
Lanier asked that his request to the Board of Commissioners be delayed so he
could address Planning .Board concerns. On January 7, 1992, the Planning Board
considered Mr. Lanier's revised plans and recommended unanimously that the
request be approved, with the following conditions: (1) Manufactured homes must
be new, constructed in 1992. (2) At no time shall a manufactured home older than
4 years from date of sale be allowed as a replacement in the subdivision. (3)
All manufactured homes shall be on permanent masonry foundations. (4)
Appropriate subdivision restrictive covenants shall be developed to protect the
single family rural residential character of the community.
Comments on Request
Jim Wallace, owner of 130 acres across from the site, expressed concerns
that the road is too narrow for two-way traffic going faster than 15 mph and
noted that there .is a one -lane bridge. He said the road should be widened and
paved prior to any development.
Commissioner Action on Request
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board delayed action on this
request until next month, pending further information on road conditions..
Fees for Well Ordinance
MiMi Cooper, Health Director, advised the Commissioners that the Board of
Health, with input from well drillers, home builders and realtors, recently
adopted an ordinance dealing with the construction and abandonment of private,,,
well -water supplies in Randolph County. In conjunction with this ordinance, they
adopted a schedule of fees for environmental health services. Only two other
counties in North Carolina do not charge such fees. Ms. Cooper noted that 60% of
Randolph County citizens have private wells and that the Health Department has
seen an increase in contamination in well water in recent years and have seen
many wells that were not constructed to state standards. She said countywide
enforcement of the ordinance would require two additional employees for
inspections and a half-time lab technician to do water samples locally.
Jim Routh, home builder, spoke against this user fee.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board postponed a decision on
the fee schedule until their March meeting.
Budget Amendments - Health
MiMi Cooper, Health Director, stated that the state is increasing the Health
Department's budget $19,500 for Rural Obstetrical Care Incentive Funds and $8,020
for increased load in WIC..:
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved Budget
Amendment #24, which adds $27,520 to the Health Department budget. A copy is
included by reference.
Donna Smith, Nursing Director, advised the Board that the Health Department
has been awarded $30,771 from the Kate B. Reynolds Health Care Trust and the
North Carolina Medical Assistance Program: These funds will be used -in the
maternal outreach program to help reduce infant morbidity and mortality. The
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Health Department is requesting three community health assistants (grade 54) be
allocated for this purpose.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved.Budget Amendment
#25, which increases Public Health by $30,771. A copy is included by reference.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board allocated three community
health assistants (grade 54.) to the Health Department.
On motion of Davidson., seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget
Amendment #26, which reflects $1,049 received from the state for a home health
grant. A copy is included by. reference.
Jail Options
Ed Watson, jail consultant with Construction Control Corporation,
discussed possible jail options with the Board. The Board instructed him to come
prepared at the March meeting to present various options to study and the cost to
study each option.
Change in March Meeting Date
The Board agreed to hold their regular March meeting on March 9 instead of
March 2 because the Chairman will be at a NACo conference in Washington, D.C.
Set Special February Meeting
The Board set a special meeting for 6:30 p.m. on February 27 to consider the
County's recycling strategy for achieving the 25% reduction goal and to consider
strategy for financing a lined landfill when one is needed.
Deed of Easement from Eveready for Road at Landfill
This item was removed -from the agenda.
Appointments - Guil-Rand Fire District
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board reappointed R. H.
Lassiter, Randal Bowman, and James Blair to the Guil-Rand Fire District.Board.
Appointment - County Planning Board
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board reappointed Aweilda
Williams to the County Planning Board.
Budget Amendment - Court Facilities
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved Budget
Amendment #27, which transfers $26,500 from Fund Balance to Court Facilities.
This amount included funds approved for carpet and wallcovering earlier in this
meeting, plus $10,000 for books for the law library, $1500 for law library
salaries, and $1000 for books for Clerk of Court. A copy of this budget
amendment is included by reference.
Budget Amendment - City Schools ADM Money
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget
Amendment #28, which reclassified $809,548 of state ADM funds received by the
Asheboro City Schools in fiscal year 1990-91, from Fund Balance Appropriated to
Restricted Intergovernmental Revenues. This action was necessary because the
Local Government Commission will not allow state ADM funds to be recorded as
revenue until checks have been drawn against the State Treasurer's Dispersing
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Account. A copy of this budget amendment is included by reference.
Budget Amendment - County Schools Bond Funds
On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment
#1 to the Randolph County Schools - Phase I Capital Project Ordinance, in which
$244,662 of interest earned was added to the budget, Farmer Elementary
appropriation was increased by $262,199 and Administrative Expenses was decreased
by $17,537. A copy of this budget amendment is included by reference.
Resolution to Enforce County Subdivision Regulations in Franklinville's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board endork.
rsed-Fr linville's resolution
approving the County's administration and enforcement of County subdivision
regulations within the extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction of the Town of
Franklinville.
Executive Session - Possible Litigation
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board voted to go into
executive session to discuss possible litigation. At 7:10 p.m. they returned to
regular session.
Travel Allotment for Chairman and County Manager
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board voted to give the
Chairman $200 per month and the County Manager $400 per month for in-state
mileage, effective January 1, 1992. This policy replaces the former policy of
reimbursing the Chairman and Manager for actual mileage turned in.
Adjournment
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned.