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071089RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES July 10, 1989 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2 p.m. on July 10, 1989 in Courtroom B, County Courthouse, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Langley, Davidson, Petty and Comer were present. Invocation was given by Rev. Ben Hurley of Spring Garden Friends Meeting in Greensboro. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the minutes of the June 5, 6, 12, 14, 19, 20 and 21 meetings. New Agricultural Extension Agent Harvey Fouts, Agricultural Extension Director, presented for the Board's approval Barry Foushee, recommended by the State to fill the position of agricultural extension agent for livestock in Randolph and Chatham Counties, effective August 1. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board accepted the nomination of Barry Foushee as livestock extension agent. Requested Revisions in Classification Plan for Mental Health Positions Sara Baker, Personnel Officer, told the Board that Mental Health has requested the following changes in the County's Classification Plan: POSITIONS TO BE ADDED Medical Records Assistant IV Grade 59 Personnel Assistant IV 59 Lead Workshop Trades Instructor 58 Accounting Specialist II 69 Health Care Assistant II 54 Patient Relations Representative IV 59 Youth Program Assistant I 59 Youth Program Assistant II 61 Youth Program Assistant III 63 Youth Home Manager 66 POSITIONS TO BE DELETED (NO LONGER USED BY MENTAL HEALTH) Cottage Parent I Grade 54 Cottage Parent II 56 Educational Developmental Technician 60 Rehabilitation Therapist 62 Medical Records Manager 1 64 POSITIONS UPGRADED BY THE STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM Creative/Expressive Art Therapist From Grade 66 to Grade 67 Habilitation Specialist II 65 66 Habilitation Specialist III 67 68 Habilitation Program Coordinator 68 69 Habilitation Program Supervisor 69 70 Habilitation Program Director 71 72 Habilitation Program Director II 73 74 POSITIONS TO BE DELETED (NO LONGER USED BY MENTAL HEALTH) Cottage Parent I Grade 54 Cottage Parent II 56 Educational Developmental Technician 60 Rehabilitation Therapist 62 Medical Records Manager 1 64 Minutes 7/10/89 Page 2 Educational Program Coordinator Educational Program Unit Supervisor On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the changes in the Classification Plan as requested above. Friendship Cable TV Franchise Public Hearing At 2:30 p.m. Chairman Frye declared a public hearing to be in session to consider a cable TV franchise request from Friendship Cable of NC. Steve Bolick of Friendship told the Board that the proposed area is now being strand mapped and that an office for the system will probably be in Bennett. No one spoke for or against this request and the public hearing was closed. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a fifteen -year franchise to Friendship Cable of NC to operate in areas of Randolph County as outlined in Attachment A of the franchise ordinance. This action constituted the second of two required votes on a franchise. A copy of the franchise ordinance is included by reference. Annual Settlement Report Billy Chilton, Tax Collector, presented the annual settlement report for the year ending June 30, 1989. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board accepted the settle- ment report, a copy of which is included by reference. Charge to Collect Taxes On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board charged Mr. Chilton as Tax Collector to collect the taxes for the 1989-90 fiscal year. A copy of the charge is included by reference. Resolution to Accept Offer for Foreclosed Property Patty Sykes, Purchasing Agent, advised the Board that she had received no upset bids within the required 10 -day period after advertising that the County proposes to accept an offer of $500 for a parcel of foreclosed property in Randleman Township. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved a resolution accepting the offer for foreclosed property and designating the County Manager to execute the deed upon receipt of the purchase price. A copy of the resolution is included by reference. September Meeting Date The Board agreed to hold their regular September meeting on Tuesday, September 5, because of the first Monday being Labor Day. Set Public Hearing for Thoroughfare Plan The Board set 3:45 p.m. on August 7, 1989 as the time and date to hold a public hearing on the High Point, Jamestown, Archdale, Davidson and Randolph County Urbanized Area Thoroughfare Plan. Minutes 7/10/89 Page 3 Appointment - Jury Commission On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the reappointment of Annie Shaw to a two-year term on the Jury Commission. Appointments - Nursing/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the reappointment of Cindy Hilliard and Susan Behr to a three-year term on the Nursing/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee and approved an initial one-year appointment of Bertie Nelson to this committee. Request to Appoint Animal Cruelty Investigator Cheryl Routh, animal cruelty investigator for the Humane Society of Randolph County, asked the Board to officially appoint her to this position, as allowed by NCGS 19A-45. Louise Puckett, Guilford County animal cruelty investigator, spoke in support of an official appointment by the Board. Dr. Jean Meade, veterinarian, also spoke on behalf of the request. The Board and County Attorney had several concerns relative to this request, especially any liability the County might incur as a result of officially appointing an animal cruelty investigator. This item was tabled until the August 7 meeting so that the County Attorney can research questions posed by the Board. 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. Walter and Ruby Hill, High Point, are requesting that 3 1/3 acres off Highway 311 on SR 1747, New Market Township, be rezoned from RA to LI, to be used for industrial purposes. The Planning Board recommended unanimously to approve this request. 2. Roy Hill, Sophia, is requesting that 2 acres on SR 1936 off High- way 311, New Market Township, be rezoned from RA to HC/CU. He wants to use an existing building and .construct an automotive storage and engine testing building. The property owner is Marguerite Burton Hill. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that the request be approved with the condition that the new structure be used for automotive storage only. Comments - Request #1 Walter Hill, applicant, stated that he is engaged in the packaging business for furniture companies; he employs 5 people and may expand to 8-10. Comments - Request #2 Roy Hill, applicant, stated that he has been using the existing building since 1980 to work on cars and that he wants to add another building to house his cars and trucks. He said he would use only the Minutes 7/10/89 Page 4 existing building to work on cars. Ronald Self, adjoining property owner, presented a petition with 64 names opposing this request. He stated that he has chicken houses within 100 feet of where the new building would be and that he is concerned about the noise. He said that water from the Hill property runs onto his property and that Mr. Hill's dog is mean and chases him. He said that because of these problems, he was unsure what to expect from Mr. Hill if he expands his business. Raymond Wall, Route 3, Box 137, Sophia, stated that the neighbors want to keep their quiet neighborhood and that he doesn't know what kind of noise to expect from the expansion or when the noise might occur. County Attorney Ed Gavin advised the Board that because the property is not in Roy Hill's name, but in that of his mother, and because there is nothing in the application to show that Roy H111 is the authorized agent acting on behalf of his mother in this rezoning request, the Board cannot act on this request one way or another. Chairman Frye said that the Board would hear remaining comments so that citizens would not have to return to another public hearing. Lynn Small, Route 3, Box 606, Sophia, said that the area is residential (40 residences within 21 mile) and that it should remain so. She said the development of the Randleman Lake in their area would create more pressures and that Highway Commercial should not be mixed in with residences. Margaret Hall, neighbor, stated her concerns about problems with Mr. Hill's dogs and additional noise from the rezoning. R.S. Davis, Sophia, said that Mr. Hill has not displayed a willingness to cooperate with his neighbors and that is why they fear any expansion of his business. He said there two deaths this summer and several serious injuries from automobile accidents near the entrance to Mr. Hill's house and that it is not a safe place for a business. He stated that New Market School will be constructing a building within 500 feet from the Hill property. He also said that Mr. Hill has been in prison and needs to prove himself to his community and that it is not right to rezone this residential neighborhood. He noted that Mr. Hill had failed to get a building permit or a zoning permit before beginning construction on the new building. Roy Hill discussed his involvement in the "Just Say No" drug program and said that his prison sentence should be left out of things now. He assured the Board that all aspects of his operation would be confined to the existing building. Pat Self, neighbor, asked if Mr. Hill could expand his business under the grandfather clause. Sue Dawson, Route 3, Box 134, Sophia, said that businesses should be in the city, not in residential areas. Minutes 7/10/89 Page 5 Ruth Waugh, Route 3, Sophia, said that Mr. Hill's dog had attacked and injured her dog twice, which cost her about $90 each time. She said that Mr. Hill had reimbursed her the first time, but not the second time. Mr. Hill questioned what dogs had to do with the rezoning request and Chairman Frye stated that the neighbors were saying that the dog problem is an example of his attitude. The public hearing was closed. Action on Rezoning Requests On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of Walter and Ruby Hill. The Roy Hill request was tabled until the August 7 meeting. RCC Appreciation Willie Plummer, Board of Trustees Chairman for RCC, came before the Board to express his appreciation to the Board of Commissioners for all they have done for the county and the schools. County Schools Bond Referendum Request Dr. George Fleetwood, Superintendent of Randolph County Schools, presented a resolution adopted by the Randolph County Board of Education asking for a $24 million school bond referendum this fall. City Schools Bond Referendum Request Dr. Bob Gordon, Superintendent of Asheboro City Schools, presented a request from the Asheboro Board of Education for a $7.8 million bond referendum this fall. Chairman Frye stated that the County Manager would have a pre- conference with the Local Government Commission the week of July 24 concerning a bond referendum. Carter Goble Report on Architectural Programming for the New Jail Tricia Marshall and Don McCrary gave a preliminary report on the Architectural Programming for the proposed new jail. They have revised the program to accommodate 216 beds (with a possible expansion to 256 beds) as opposed to their earlier proposal for 144 beds. This change came about by increasing cell size from 70 square feet to 85 square feet, but double bunking them. The core for support services can now accommodate 300 inmates instead of 250. The total cost has changed from $8,657,000 to $9,231,288. Major Larry Emerson gave the Board an update on current revisions to the state's jail standards, including cell size. Major Emerson serves on the committee which will recommend to the Social Services Commission what the new standards should be. Then the governor must approve them. Major Emerson said the committee should have its recommendations ready within the next several months. The preliminary report was discussed at length and the Board had Minutes 7/10/89 Page 6 several concerns. It was determined that Carter Goble should return to the August 7 meeting to present their final report. Adjournment On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned.