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MINUTES
MAY 2., 1988
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00
p:m. on May 2, 1988 in Courtroom B, Courthouse, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye,
Langley, Davidson, Petty and Comer were present. Invocation was given by Jim
Hawkins, reporter for the Courier -Tribune, which was followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the minutes of the April 11
meeting were approved.
Senior Adults Association.Request
Jim Davis, Treasurer- of the Randolph County Senior Adults Association Board,
told Commissioners that the Senior Adults Center has no working capital left in
their budget and that they need $12,000 from the County to be able to operate for
the remainder of their fiscal year. He added that their board has made several
changes at the Center to insure that they will not be in this financial situation
again. Mr. Davis presented revenue and expenditure figures for the past year to
clarify the problem. Bonita Campbell, President, and Vickie Brower, Acting
Director, assisted Mr. Davis in answering Commissioners' questions.
On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board voted to give $12,000 to
the Randolph County Senior Adults Association as an emergency allocation, with
the understanding that they will review the Senior Adults Association's financial
situation again at budget time before 1988-89 budget allocations are made. The $12,000
will be taken from Contingency Appropriation. A copy of the budget amendment is
Extension of City Water to Landfill included by reference.
George Elliott, Health Director, informed the Board the City of Asheboro
has agreed to extend a six-inch water line to the landfill gatehouse at a cost of
$24,000. The County will pay $12,000 of this cost. The County would be respon-
sible for extending water lines from the gatehouse to the dog pound. Wright
Grading Company (the landfill contractor) would be responsible for extending the
water lines to areas of operation. The County would pay $600 each for two water
meters.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the expenditure
of $13,200 from the current landfill budget for a water line to the landfill gate-
house and for two water meters.
Proclamation - Mental Health Month
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a proclamation
declaring May as Mental Health Month in Randolph County. Copy included by
reference.
NCAC7C Legislative Briefing
After brief discussion, the Board concurred that Chairman Frye should
represent their interests at the upcoming NCACC Legislative Briefing in Raleigh.
Appointment: Nursing and Domiciliary Home Advisory Board
On motion of Comer, seconded by Langley, the Board reappointed Joane Peterson
to a two-year term on the Nursing and Domiciliary Home Advisory Board.
Commissioners Minutes
May 2, 1988
Page 2
Courthouse Confederate Statue
Dale Wilson of Archdale came before the Board to request their help in
restoring some engraved flags which he alleges were removed from the Confederate
statue in front of the Courthouse sometime between 1983 and 1985. Chairman Frye
told Mr. Wilson the Board would check into the matter.
Mental Health Budget Amendment
On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board amended the Mental Health
budget to reflect a $9,348 increase from additional state funds.
Reduction in Values for Public Utilities
Tax Assessor Billy Chilton reported on correspondence he had received from
the public utility companies who have applied for tax adjustments.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board authorized Billy
Chilton to offer an adjusted value of 79.8% to the requesting public utility
companies.
Rezoning Public Hearing
At 4:00 p.m. the Board held a duly advertised public hearing to consider
rezoning requests. Planning Director Hal Johnson presented the following
requests:
1. Dorothy Bass, Trinity, is requesting that approximately 5i acres of land
located off SR 1406, Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from Residential Agri-
cultural to Residential Mixed/Conditional Use (Zoning Map 7703). It is the
desire of the applicant to develop a 7 -space mobile home park. A decision
on this request was tabled at the Commissioners' April 11 meeting.
2. Thurston Williams, Trinity, is requesting that approximately 22 acres of
land located on the west side of SR 1917 (Suits Road), New Market Township,
be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Mixed Residential (Zoning Map
7728). It is the desire of the applicant to use the property for a contin-
uation of Penman Heights Subdivision on 12,500 sq. ft. lots (public water
and sewer treatment plant are inexistence). The Planning Board recommended
unanimously that the request be denied because density higher than the
allowed 40,000 sq. ft. could pose a hazard to the Muddy Creek/Deep River/
Randleman Lake watershed area.
3. Donnie Apple, Trinity, is requesting that approximately 4 acres of land
located on the east side of SR 1564 (Meadowbrook Road) approximately i mile
south of SR 1556 (Blacksnake Road), Trinity Township, be rezoned from Resi-
dential Restricted to Highway Commercial/Conditional Use (Zoning Map 7707).
It is the desire of the applicant to build an office building for a paving
business and to locate.equipment pertaining to the business on the property.
The Planning Board recommended unanimously that the request be denied as
inconsistent with the County Land Development Plan for this Residential
Restricted area.
Commissioners Minutes
May 2, 1988
Page 3
4. Donald Hutchens, Ramseur, is requesting that approximately 3 acres of land
located on SR 2489 approximately 300 feet outside of Ramseur city limits,
Columbia Township, be rezoned from Residential Restricted to Highway Commer-
cial/Conditional Use (Zoning Map 8702). It is the desire of the applicant
to build three structures with mini -storage units on the property. The
Planning Board recommended unanimously that the request be denied, as being
inconsistent with the County Land Development Plan for this Residential
Restricted area.
Coments - Request#1
Dorothy Bass assured the Board that she has strict rules and regulations for
renters in the proposed mobile home park and that she would enforce them.
Lassie Beck (Route 1, Trinity), mother of the applicant, with whom she lives,
spoke in support of the request.
John Floyd (SR 1406) said other mobile home park requests would follow for
their neighborhood if this one is allowed.
Mrs. Bill Blackwell stated that the sign holding the notice of rezoning
request was down and that she put it back up.
Comments - Request #2
Ted Williams (Route 2, Trinity) spoke in support of this request.
Tim Goins (Route 4, Box 1031, Trinity) spokesman for seven in the audience,
complained of the sewage treatment plant for Penman Heights, which would accommodate
the proposed expansion. He said that EPA officials had confirmed that the water had
not passed on three different occasions. He added that the neighbors smell the
sewage all the time. He said that no one is his subdivision was notified of the
public hearing and that the sign for the rezoning request was hidden in the woods.
Chester Flip, neighbor, complained of the smell,of the existing sewage plant.
Rick Lowe, neighbor,'stated that none of the adjoining property owners were
notified of the rezoning request.
Comments - Request #3
Derrick Apple, brother of the applicant, spoke in support of the request and
presented a design of the proposed building.
Willie Albertson, adjacent property owner, voiced his concern that property
values would be lowered if this request is approved and that it would open the
door for similar requests.
Ruth Johnson, had concerns for danger to children because of the increased
traffic and for downgraded property values.
Ann Hobson, neighbor, spoke in opposition.
Commissioners Minutes
May 2, 1988
Page 4
Comments - Request #4
Jerry Boyd, spokesman for seven in the audience, said the property owners in
the neighborhood do not want any more commercial property there.
Action on Rezoning Requests
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of
Dorothy Bass.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board denied the request of
Thurston Williams.
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board denied the request of
Donnie Apple. Commissioner Davidson abstained from voting because of a business
involvement with the applicant.
On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board denied the request of Donald
Hutchens.
Release of County Zoning Jurisdiction to Randleman
Hal Johnson, Planning Director, informed the Board that on April 5, 1988, the
Randleman Board of Aldermen voted to extend Randleman's extraterritorial zoning
jurisdiction on the west side of Randleman. The area extends approximately 1000
feet west of their current zoning boundaries west of US Highway 220 By -Pass. The
City of Randleman has requested that the County release its zoning/subdivision
jurisdiction within this area to the City of Randleman for control.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved relinquishing
zoning jurisdiction to Randleman for the area specified above.
Visit to Horry County Jail
The Board agreed to meet at 6:15 a.m. on May 10 in the Courthouse parking lot
for their visit to the Horry County, South Carolina jail construction site.
Surplus Property Offer - Brower and Caveness Schools
This matter was tabled until the June 6 meeting.
Budget Amendments - Library and Public Health
On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved budget amendments
to allow the Public Library to receive $8,888 from a State -Aid grant and $1,945
from a federal Outreach grant; and to allow Public Health to receive an additional
$986 from the State and to increase their budget by $7,000 for durable medical
equipment. A copy of the budget amendments is included by reference.
July Meeting Date Rescheduled
The Board agreed to hold their regular July meeting on Monday, July 11 instead
of July 4.
NCACC Annual State Conference
The Manager reminded the Board of the upcoming NCACC State Conference in Greens-
boro July 14-17. Those wishing to register should notify the Clerk to the Board
Adjournment
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned.