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071183MINUTES RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS July 11, 1983 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on July 11, 1983, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom B, Randolph County Courthouse, Asheboro, NC. Present were Chairman Bill Boyd, Richard Pugh, Richard Petty, Darrell Frye, and Floyd Langley. Invocation was given by Rev. Don Bartley. On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Richard Petty, the Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes for the following meetings: May 31 public hearing, June 6 regular session, June 6 public hearing, June 20 public hearing, June 20 budget session, and June 23 budget session. On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Richard Petty, the Commissioners unanimously voted to go into a scheduled public hearing regarding industrial revenue bonds for Nantucket Hosiery, Inc. Minutes for this hearing are record- ed separately. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Floyd Langley, the Commissioners closed the hearing. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners approved in principle the issuance of $4,500,000 in revenue bonds for Nantucket, with Bill Boyd abstaining by reason of having property involved in this matter. On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Richard Petty, the Commissioners unanimously gave final approval for revenue bonds for Macfield, Inc. A copy of these proceedings is included by reference. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Floyd Langley, the Commissioners unanimously voted to go into a scheduled public hearing for re -zoning requests. Minutes for this public hearing are recorded separately. On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Richard Petty, the Commissioners unanimously closed the hearing. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners unanimously approved Mrs. Deborah Davis's request for re=zoning to establish an antique shop. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commissioners approved Mr. Eugene Langston's request to establish a salvage and junk yard, with the stipulation that a 10 -foot fence with slats be erected on highway level along the Mendenhall Road frontage of the property. Commissioner Darrell Frye opposed the motion. On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners unanimously voted to reject Mr. John Allred's re -zoning request., Mr. Henry Jordan and Mr. Richard Siler of Department of Transportation presented a revised Secondary Roads Improvement resolution to the Commission- ers. Several citizens were present to ask questions concerning the priority list presented by D.O.T. Mr. Allred spoke concerning Tippett Road, and Mrs. Ann Poole spoke in opposition to the discrepancies and subjectivity of the point system. On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Richard Petty, the Commissioners unanimously approved the revised resolution presented by D.O.T. T -7 of +hi c rAcnl nti nn i S included by reference. Minutes of July 11, 1983 Meeting Page 2 On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Floyd Langley, the Commissioners unanimously approved participation in the Emergency Food Assistance Program under the guidelines set forth by the N.C. Department of Agriculture. Social Services is the designated Emergency Feeding Organization for Randolph County. Bob Crumley informed the Commissioners that Randolph Conty employees are, as of July 1, 1983, eligible to participate in the Local Government Employees Credit Union and noted that Commissioners are eligible under this plan. Bob Crumley related to the Board that the County has had a request from a Randleman resident to open a tattoo establishment. The Randolph County Board of Health has adopted a set of regulations and a fee structure governing the issuance of a permit for the operation of a tattoo establishment. On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commissioners unanimously approved the fees and regulations adopted by the Randolph County Board of Health. The Commissioners discussed information sent them by PTCOG concerning a proposed interstate highway from Greensboro to Washington, D.C., generally following Highway 29. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners unanimously voted to go on record as opposing the proposed high- way and recommending that any available funds be used for improving existing local roads. Bob Crumley discussed the upcoming NCACC annual conference in Greensboro. Commissioners Pugh, Boyd, Frye, and Langley asked to be registered for the conference. Tax Supervisor Billy Chilton presented to the Commissioners the annual settlement report and ambulance report. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners unanimously accepted these reports. On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commissioners unanimously authorized Billy Chilton to collect taxes for the 1983-84 fiscal year. A copy of this authorization is included by reference. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners unanimously approved the tax collection guidelines set up by the Tax Supervisor and the County Manager. A copy of these guidelines is included by reference. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Floyd Langley, the Commissioners' set a public hearing for 2:30 p.m. on Augustl in Courtroom B concerning the naming of Green Valley Road and Cliffwood Drive. The Commissioners discussed the need for establishing a committee to devise a water and sewer extension policy. Chairman Boyd asked Commissioners Frye and Langley and County Manager Bob Crumley to meet before the next Commis- sioners meeting to discuss this issue and to bring back to the Board some recommendations. Bob Crumley informed the Board that two local firms have appraised the proposed Willie M. group home property. On behalf of the Asheboro City Schools, H. R. Trollinger & Sons appraised the property at $14,000; on behalf of the County, Harold J. Brubaker & Associates appraised the property at $13,800. The Asheboro School Board agreed to sell the property to the County for a sum to be determined by averaging two appraisals. The average value, based on the two appraisals, is $13,900. On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Floyd Langley, the Commissioners unanimously approved the appraisals. Minutes of July 11, 1983 Meeting Page 3 Mr. Crumley informed the Board that only two bids had been received for the general construction contract for the Willie M. group home. Since three are reqired by law, this contract must be rebid. The low bid for heating and air conditioning was Jordan Sheet Metal & Plumbing at $10,250. The low bid for plumbing was Jordan Sheet Metal & Plumbing at $4,400. The low bid for the electrical contract was Kidd Electric at $12,754. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Richard Petty, the Commissioners unanimously approved these low bids. Bob Crumley reported that a bill was recently introduced in the General Assembly by Senator Wanda Hunt to appropriate the necessary funds over two years for a tractor and a building for the Forestry Department in Randolph County. On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Richard Petty, the Commissioners unanimously appointed O.H. "Bud" Osborne to the Industrial Bond Authority. On motion of Darrell Frye, seconded by Richard Pugh, the Commissioners unanimously appointed Neil Allen as Emergency Management Co-ordinator. Bob Crumley presented to the Commissioners a book compiled on Randolph County Area Commissions, Boards, and Advisory Committees, which includes infor- mation on all 27 boards having members appointed by the County Commissioners. The Commissioners discussed a water leak in the Courthouse, which will require some sort of waterproofing repair. Chairman Boyd suggested investi- gating the possibility of pumping a sealant into the leaking area, which would be`less expensive than digging into the area. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Floyd Langley, the Commissioners unanimously approved up to $3,000 to repair this leak. Chairman Boyd gave a brief report on a meeting that he, Richard Pugh, and Bob Crumley had recently had with Joe Grimsley and two other officials from the N.C. Department of Natural and Economic Resources to reiterate the County's position (one of opposition) on the Randleman Dam issue. Bob Crumley explained that Randolph County is eligible to apply for an economic development grant through the federal Community Development Block Grant program, which is administered through the state. Up to $750,000 is availale for projects which encourage industrial development in the county. Bob Crumley asked the Board to make a policy decision concerning pay for the County's EMT's who, at some point after being hired, complete training to become paramedics. The County currently has 17 paramedics, with 15-18 non -supervisory paramedics being needed. Four others have almost completed training. Should be County have only the number of paramedics required and pay only those the paramedic salary, or should we increase EMT's salaries to para- medic level when they complete paramedic training? After discussing this issue, the Commissioners, by consensus, voted to upgrade EMT's salaries when they complete paramedic training. Hiring of new staff should,be at EMT level to allow for this upward mobility. Fire Marshal Don Heard presented the annual contracts between the County and the fire districts in the county. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners unanimously accepted the contracts. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Darrell Frye, the Commissioners adjourned the meeting. MINUTES RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING July 11, 1983 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners held a scheduled public hearing at 2:00 p.m., July 11, 1983, in Courtroom B, Randolph County Courthouse, Asheboro, NC, for the purpose of hearing re -zoning requests. Mr. Hal Johnson, of Randolph County Planning and Zoning, presented Mrs. Deborah Davis of Trinity, who had requested a conditional use highway commercial re -zoning at the intersection of Finch Farm Road and Blacksnake Road to allow the construction of an antique shop adjacent to her residence. No one spore in opposition to this request. Mr. Johnson introduced Mr. Eugene Langston of High Point, who had requested a conditional use light industrial re -zoning on property located on the east side of Mendenhall Road to allow the construction of an automobile salvage and junk yard. Attorney Alan Pugh, representing Mr. Langston, presented to the Commissioners a detailed map and pictures of the area to indicate that the general land use in the area was industrial. The property is currently zoned light industrial and v,ecause the property is a large hole consisting of approximately 5 acres that a previous owner had scooped dirt out of and had sold as fill dirt, the use of the land .has been severely restricted for construction purposes. No citizen was present to speak in opposition. Commissioner Frye spoke in opposition to this site's being used for a salvage and junk yard. Mr. Johnson presented a re -zoning request on behalf of Mr. John Allred of Franklinville, who was not present. Mr. Allred had requested a conditional use industrial re -zoning to allow the operation of a used auto parts business on approximately 8 acres located on Crestview Drive in Grant Township. Mr. Johnson noted that the County Planning Board had voted to recommend that the Commissioners not grant Mr. Allred's request. Mr. L. M. Byrd, a resident of the Crestview Drive area, presented the Commissioners with a petition signed by 88 area residents who are in opposition to Mr. Allred's request. On motion of Floyd Langley, seconded by Richard Petty, the Commissioners unanimously closed the public hearing. I