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090782MINUTES RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING September 7, 1982 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 7, 1982, in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Administration Building, 145 Worth Street, Asheboro, North Carolina. The following members were present for the meeting: Richard Pugh, Chairman, Thurman Hogan, Richard Petty, Kenyon Davidson and Bill Boyd. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Pugh. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Bill Boyd, the minutes of August 2, 1982 meeting were unanimously approved. Chairman Richard Pugh announced that Bob Crumley has investigated the legal steps involved in consolidating the Randolph County and Asheboro City school systems. Mr. Pugh emphasized that it is not the intent of the Board of Commissioners to take a positive or negative attitude toward a merger; they simply feel the need to formulate a plan and to identify the procedure required for a merger, should it come about in the future. He also said that since consolidation would require a lengthy period of time, an investigation should be initiated now, especially with declining enrollment in the city schools. The three-step process for merger would be as follows: 1) formulation of and approval of a plan by the city and county boards of education, 2) approval by the Board of Commissioners, and 3) approval by the State Board of Education. On motion of Richard Pugh, seconded by Thurman Hogan, the Board of Commissioners will request that the city and county school boards investigate the possibility of a merger. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Bill Boyd, the Records Retention and Disposition Schedule for the Register of Deeds and Tax Department was unanimously approved. A copy of this schedule is included by reference. Bob Crumley related to the Board that he had been contacted by the attorney for Baxter Kelly, Inc., concerning the Worthville Water and Sewer System. The company has announced that on November 1, it will be unable to provide water and sewer services for Worth- ville. Baxter Kelly has requested county assistance in the maintenance of water and sewer service. Additionally, the City of Randleman has applied for a Community Assistant Block Grant in order to take over the Worthville Water and Sewer System and to annex Worthville into the City of Randleman. The Commissioners took no action on the request of Baxter Kelly, stating that the Minutes Randolph County Board of Commissioners September 7, 1982 Page 2 county was not in the water and sewer business. Additionally, Richard Pugh stated that the Board will lend its support of Randleman's application for the block grant. Katy Vuncannon, Area Director of Randolph County Mental Health Center, presented a Mental Health budget amendment to the Board of Commissioners. On motion of Bill Boyd, seconded by Richard Petty, the budget amendment was unanimously approved. A copy of this amendment is included by reference On motion of Thurman Hogan, seconded by Richard Petty, the Board unanimously approved involvement of the Social Services' Board in the Federal Cheese and Butter Distribution Program. On motion of Thurman Hogan, seconded by Kenyon Davidson, the Low Income Energy Assistance Program staffing proposal from the Department of Social Services was unanimously approved. Bob Crumley presented a proposal for a dumpster site for the Sophia/ Flint Hill Community. This matter was tabled until the October 4 meeting. The Board requested the news media to publicize the location of the dumpster site so that citizens could have an opportunity to voice any concerns. On motion of Bill Boyd, seconded by Kenyon Davidson, the appointment of Nancy Stout and Glenn Sanders as alternate members to the Asheboro Board of Adjustment was unanimously approved. On motion of Thurman Hogan, seconded by Richard Petty, the appointment of F. E. Evington to the Randolph County Resource Conservation and Development Project Area steering committee was unanimously approved. Bob Crumley reported to the Board that Talmadge Baker is considering candidacy for Treasurer of the National Association of County Agri- culture Agents. He explained that this candidacy would require some staff time to assist him. Commissioner Petty commented that in his opinion it would be a great honor for Randolph County to have a national treasurer from its ranks. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Kenyon Davidson, the Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to offer their support in Mr. Baker's bid for office. On motion of Richard Petty, seconded by Thurman Hogan, the bid from Vestal Motor Company was unanimously accepted at $9,537.07 for one investigative vehicle (1983 Ford LTD S 4 Dr. Sedan) and at $9,646.32 each for four line patrol vehicles (1983 Ford LTD S 4 Dr.); and the bid from Brady Dodge Sales, Inc., was accepted at $10,351.00 for one investigative van (1983 Dodge Van). On motion of Bill Boyd, seconded by Kenyon Davidson, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Richard Pugh's request for a proclamation declaring Sunday, September 19, 1982, as "Randolph Technical College Day." A copy of this proclamation is included by reference. Minutes Randolph County Board of Commissioners September 7, 1982 Page 3 On motion of Thurman Hogan, seconded by Richard Petty, Bill Boyd was unanimously approved as new delegate (replacing Richard Pugh) to Piedmont Triad Council of Governments. Bob Crumley gave an update on the Motor Freight Carriers case. It is in the appeals process now, and Billy Chilton, Tax Supervisor, has been advised not to collect taxes. On motion of Bill Boyd, seconded by Kenyon Davidson, Richard Petty was unanimously approved to represent Randolph County on the High Point Urbanized Area Transportation Advisory Committee. Bob Crumley reported that he has investigated the Randolph County Transportation System Audit and that everything seems to be in order. On motion of Bill Boyd, seconded by Richard Petty, the Board of Commissioners went into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. The regular session reconvened after about one hour in order to adjourn for a scheduled public hearing. At 11:00 A.M., a public hearing was conducted in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Administration Building, 145 Worth Street, Asheboro, North Carolina. Hal Johnson advised the Board that Lacy C. Dunn, Asheboro, North Carolina, was requesting a Conditional Use Highway Commercial Re -Zoning Permit for approximately 2 acres of land located on Business Highway 220; Cedar Grove Township; Route 7, Asheboro, for the establishment of a light panel manufacturing building. Zoo Zoning Area E-2 (R.S.). Chairman Richard Pugh asked if there were any comments and no one spoke. Hal Johnson also advised the Board that J. Darrell Ward, High Point, North Carolina, was requesting a Conditional Use Light Industrial Re -Zoning Permit concerning approximately 10 acres of land located on State Road 1556; Trinity Township; Zoning Map 1-2; for the purpose of establishing a mattress manufacturing building. Current Zoning Residential -Suburban. Chairman Richard Pugh asked if anyone had any comments regarding this matter. Paul Coins stated that he hoped for the Board's approval so that he could build the plant and provide jobs for area citizens. Walt Daniels, realtor, stated that he had checked with several residents in the mobile home park nextdoor and had received no objections to the proposed building. Hal Johnson said that he had contacted adjacent property owners and had received no objections. Chairman Pugh asked if there were any further comments and no one spoke. Minutes Randolph County Board of Commissioners September 7, 1982 Page 4 The public hearing was adjourned at 11:07 and the Board of Commissioners' regular session reconvened. On motion of Thurman Hogan, seconded by Bill Boyd, it was unanimously approved to grant both re -zoning requests. Chairman Richard Pugh asked if anyone present wanted to address the Commissioners or if a Board member wanted to make a motion regarding the personnel matter discussed in the closed Executive Session Meeting. No one spoke. Mr. Pugh declared that the decision of the County Manager would stand as is. On motion of Bill Boyd, seconded by Kenyon Davidson, the Board of Commissioners Meeting was adjourned.