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010389RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES January 3, 1989 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00 p.m. on January 3, 1989 in Courtroom B, Courthouse, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Langley, Davidson, Petty and Comer were present. Invocation was given by Rev. Bobby Freeman, Browers Wesleyan Church of Asheboro. Approval of Minutes On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the minutes of the December 5, 1988 meeting. Bid Award - Heating Oil Patty Sykes, Purchasing Agent, presented bids received by the County for No. 2 Heating Oil for the 1989-90 heating season: Briles Oil Company .5780 per gallon Pugh Oil Company .5345 per gallon Randolph Oil Company .5870 per gallon All bids were quoted based on terminal prices on the bid date. Per unit profit will remain the same throughout the contract. Mrs. Sykes recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Pugh Oil Company. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board awarded the bid to Pugh Oil Company. Bid Award - Radio Equipment Mrs. Sykes presented bids received by the County for providing a repeater station and two control stations to bring communications back on line for the Tax, Inspections, and Planning & Zoning Departments: Motorola Communications $12,072.00 Reisenweaver Communications $10,445.00 The quoted prices include antennas, cable, mounting accessories and installation. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board awarded the bid to Reisen- weaver Communications. Cable TV Franchise Application Chairman Frye announced that the County has received a written application for a cable TV franchise from Friendship Cable TV of N.C., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Buford Television of Tyler, Texas. The Board set a public hearing on this application for 2:30 p.m. on February 6, 1989. Road Assessment Policy Frank Willis introduced a road assessment policy written by the staff for the Commissioners' consideration. Mr. Willis explained that a formal administrative policy would be a tremendous help to both staff and citizens when the County is involved in making special assessments against benefitted property to recoup the cost of financing the local share of street paving costs. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board adopted this road assess- ment policy as a County policy, to be placed in the County's Administrative Policy and Procedures Book. Stedman Property Closing Costs Mr. Willis advised the Board that the County has incurred expenses of $769,111 to purchase the Stedman property (acreage, survey, appraisal, legal fees, etc.). Commissioners Minutes January 3, 1989 Page 2 The County has received revenues relevant to the Stedman property totaling $763,421 ($750,000 donation from Sara Lee and $13,421 pro -rata December rent from KPS). Mr. Willis said that $5,690 is needed from the contingency fund to cover the difference between expenses and revenues. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved a contingency appropriation of $5,690 to cover additional closing costs. A copy of Budget Amendment #12 is included by reference. Deed for Dater and Sewer Lines to Liberty Chairman Frye stated that water and sewer lines installed by the County into Liberty Industrial Park through a community development block grant can now be deeded to the Town of Liberty since the grant has been closed out. Liberty will be responsible for maintaining the lines once they accept ownership. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board voted to deed these water and sewer lines to the Town of Liberty. Criminal Justice Advisory Conmittee The Board set January 19 as a meeting date for the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee. D.O.T. Additions On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the addition of Stallion Trail, Berkley Lane (SR 1876 Ext.), New Bern Avenue, Brown Trail, Fesmire Street, and Longview Avenue to the State System of Roads. Resolutions included by reference. Road Naming Project Hal Johnson gave a status report on the countywide road naming project and outlined the four public meetings the Planning Board will hold in January to receive citizen input on names for roads. He said that after these meetings, duplicate names will be eliminated. The Planning Board will bring recommended names to the Commissioners by April. The property addressing portion of the project will be phased in gradually after it has been tested in one area of the county. Names for road signs will be sent to the state after the Commissioners have adopted all names. It will take about eight weeks for the signs to be completed and returned. Budget Amendments On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved Budget Amendment #13 in order to claim an allocation of $35,583 available from the state for the Child Day Care Program and an allocation of $4,040 from CP&L for the Fuel Assistance Program. Budget Amendment #13 included by reference. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved Budget Amendment #14 in order to decrease Reappraisal fund balance appropriated by $3,644 and to increase interest on investments by $3,644. This amendment was necessary because the actual funds available for appropriation are less than originally estimated. Budget Amendment #14 included by reference. Commissioners Minutes January 3, 1989 Page 3 Appointments - Fire Conmision On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board determined staggered terms for the Fire Commission as follows: Henry Darr and Oscar Hunt - one year Jack Lail and Charles Teague - two years Appointment - Asheboro Planning Board On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board reappointed Ed Hyder to a five-year term as an outside member of the Asheboro Planning Board. Mental Health Board On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the appointment of Dr. Cynthia Schroeder to the Mental Health Board to fill the unexpired term of Lloyd Roghelia. Appointments - County Planning Board On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the appointment of Aweilda Little (effective February 1, 1989) and Jim Routh (effective April 1, 1989) to the Randolph County Planning Board. Executive Sesion On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board voted to go into executive session at 3:25 p.m. to discuss litigation. At 4:00 p.m. the Board reconvened in regular session. Rezoning Public Hearing At 4:00 p.m. the Board held a duly advertised public hearing to hear rezoning requests. Hal Johnson presented the following requests: 1. Donald Lanier, Asheboro, is requesting that approximately 1 acre located at the intersection of SR 1001/SR 1312, Concord Township, be rezoned from Resi- dential Agricultural to Highway Commercial/Conditional Use (Zoning Map 7609). It is the desire of the applicant to construct a convenience store on the property. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that this request be approved. 2. Jon Hoglen, Franklinville, is requesting that approximately 48 acres located at the dead end of SR 2514, Providence Township, be rezoned from Resi- dential Restricted/Residential Agricultural to Residential Mixed/Conditional Use (Zoning Map 7795). It is the desire of the applicant to operate a 30 -space mobile home park on this property. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that this request be denied as inconsitent with the rural, agricultural nature of the area. 3. Kermit Morgan, Trinity, is requesting that approximately 6 acres located on SR 1534 approximately i mile west of Marlboro Church Road, New Market Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Mixed/Conditional Use (Zoning Map 7726). It is the desire of the applicant to develop a manufactured home park of 25 spaces with central water and sewer. The Planning Board recom- mended unanimously that the request be denied. They felt this development would contribute to overcrowding and traffic congestion hazards in the area. Commissioners Minutes January 3, 1989 Page 4 4. Atlantic Timber Company, Hickory, is requesting that approximately 90 acres located on SR 1121 across from the intersection of SR 1121/SR 1133, Union Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural of Residential Mixed (Zoning Map 7656). It is the desire of the applicant to develop a residential manu- factured housing subdivision of 20 lots. The Planning Board recommended 4/2 that the request for Residential Mixed be denied. They also recommended 4/2 that the property be rezoned Residential Restricted, which would allow the housing to be comparable to adjoining residences. 5. James Voncannon, Asheboro, is requesting that approximately 3 1/3 acres located on 2205 between SR 2848/East Edgewood Street, Richland Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Highway Commercial (Zoning Map 7665). It is the desire of the applicant to sell the property for commercial develop- ment. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that the request be approved as consistent with the Land Development Plan. 6. Hazel Ann Ferguson, Asheboro, is requesting that approximately 6 acres located off Highway 2205 on SR 2843, Cedar Grove Township, be rezoned from Residential Restricted to Residential Agricultural/Conditional Use (Zoning Map 7667). It is the desire of the applicant to construct a 24' x 30' building to operate a beauty shop. The Planning Board recommended unanimous approval. 7.Joe Glenn Talbert, Thomasville, is requesting that approximately 2i acres located on Old I-85 at the Guilford County line, Trinity Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial/Conditional Use (Zoning Map 6799). It is the desire of the applicant to construct a 100' x 200' building for the purpose of wholesale sales and warehouse storage of heating and air con- ditioning supplies. The Planning Board recommended unanimous approval as consistent with the Land Development Plan. Citizen Comment - Request #1 Donald Lanier stated that he would have nothing mechanical at his store. Citizen Comment - Request #2 Jon Hoglen presented a map and pointed out his plans for the site. He said he would solicit horse lovers and start with only 10 units. He said he and 2 of his sons live on the property. Wayne McIntyre, McLeansville, said he has purchased 15 acres nearby and is planning to build a $150,000 home on a hilltop there. He said that from the hill he would be able to see the entire mobile home park and he doesn't want to have to look at that. Sylvan Routh, Route 1, Franklinville, presented a petition of area property owners opposing this request. Approximately 25 people in the audience stood in support of Mr. Routh's comments. He said it would not be in the best interest of the community to have the mobile home park and he expressed concern over the nearby stream that empties into Sandy Creek. Ted Coble, adjoining neighbor, was opposed to the request. Tommy Routh, neighbor, was opposed to the request. Julius Routh, adjoining neighbor, was opposed to the request. Commissioners Minutes January 3, 1989 Page 5 Alvin WArd, adjoining neighbor, said the land is not suited for mobile home park septic tanks and that the school is already overcrowded. Citizen Comment - Request #3 Kermit Morgan, said his park would have water from Davidson Water and would be hooked up to a nearby development for sewage. Chairman Frye noted that he had received several complaints about the sewage system Mr. Morgan referred to. Citizan Comment - Request #4 Betty Pell, representing the applicant, noted that only 20 lots were pro- posed for the 90 acres. Mike Cusima.no of Atlantic Timber Company, stated that his company was agree- able to the Residential Restricted zoning recommended by the Planning Board and that they could build site -built homes and would have the state inspect the entrance of the road. Bruce King, adjoining property owner, presented a petition with 146 names opposing the request. He said that the proposed entrance poses a safety hazard because the hill creates a blind spot. Jerry Gillespie, adjoining propertylowner, said there are farms on all four sides and he wants the community to stay,a farming area. Frank Lamb, adjoining property owner, opposed the request. He said he has 60,000 chickens and he is afraid new residents would complain about his chickens, which are only 300 feet from the property line. Jake Outen of Winston-Salem spoke for his father-in-law, adjoining property owner. He said the land could not support wells and septic tanks and that this development would harm the area. About 1,5 people in the audience stood in support of Mr. Outen' s comments. Willie Gillespie, neighbor, said the back acreage is marshy and that the 7 proposed driveways on the hill would be dangerous because drivers can't see far enough. Citizen Comment --Request #5 James Voncannon said he has had several inquiries about purchasing this property, but that no one can do anything with it until it is rezoned. Citizen Comments - Request #6 Hazel Freeman said she lives on the property and that she would build a nice building for her beauty shop. She said several neighbors had asked her to do this. She said it i;lould be part-time at first because she works somewhere else. Citizen Comment - Request #7 No one spoke for or against this request. Mr. Johnson said that Mr. Talbert had been called out of town and could not be present. Commissioners Minutes January 3, 1989 Page 6 Board Action on Rezoning Requests On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request of Donald Lanier. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board denied the request of. Jon Hoglen. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board denied the request of Kermit Morgan. On motion of Comer, seconded by Davidson, the Board voted to leave the zoning designation Residential Agricultural in the request of Atlantic Timber Company. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of James Voncannon. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved the request of Hazel Ferguson. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the request of Joe Talbert. Executive Session On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board voted to go into executive session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss litigation. The Board returned to regular session at 6:05 p.m. Adjournment On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned,.