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110590RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES November 5, 1990 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00 p.m. on November 5, 1990 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Randolph County Office Building, 707 McDowell Road, Asheboro. Commissioners Frye, Langley, Davidson, and M. Comer were present. Commissioner Petty was absent. Invocation was given by Dr. Ronald Koonts of Central United Methodist Church of Asheboro. Chairman Frye welcomed Commissioner Martha Comer to her first board meeting. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the minutes of the October 1 and 11 meetings. Presentation of Department of Human Resources Award Vicki Brower of the Randolph County Senior Adults Association presented the Ernest Messer Award, which was given jointly to the Senior Adults Association and to Randolph County by the N.C. Department of Human Resources for having won national recognition for their aging programs. Installment Purchase of Land Around Landfill On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adopted a resolution calling for a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on November 20, 1990, to consider acquisition of several parcels of land around the landfill through installment purchase. Special Meeting The Board agreed to hold a special meeting after the public hearing on November 20 to consider the cash purchase of the John Jordan property, et al at the landfill and to hear a presentation on E911. Resolution for PTCOG Economic Development Funds On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved a resolution authorizing the state to release funds to PTCOG for regional economic development. A copy of the resolution is included by reference. Proclamation — Home Care Week On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board adopted a proclamation declaring the week of November 25 through December 1, 1990 as Home Care Week in Randolph County. A copy of the proclamation is included by reference. D.O.T. Addition On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board by resolution approved the addition of Woodridge Drive. A copy of the resolution is included by reference. Land Records Management Program Agreement On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved an agreement with the NC Dept. of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources in which the County will receive a $3,000 land records management program grant. The motion authorized Chairman Frye to sign the agreement. Bid Award — Aerial Photography November 5, 1990 Minutes Page 2 Patty Sykes, Purchasing Agent, presented the following bids for providing aerial photography service and photographic enlargements for Randolph County: Benatec Associates Carolina Aerial Mapping Service Kucera International Piedmont Aerial Surveys Westinghouse Landmark GIS Ms. Sykes recommended the bid be awarded and that the County Manager be authorized Board of Commissioners. $64,124.00 No Bid 55,850.00 64,110.00 No Bid to the low bidder, Kucera International, to execute a contract on behalf of the On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board awarded the bid to the low bidder, Kucera International, and authorized the County Manager to sign the contract. Business Personal Property Audits Billy Chilton, Tax Supervisor, advised the Board that the Tax Department needs assistance in the discovery of underlisted business personal property for large companies and for companies with out-of-state home offices. He said that a consultant from Tax Equity Consultants, Inc. had been assisting the Tax Department on a limited basis with this problem since July, 1989. He requested approval for a contract for Tax Equity Consultants, Inc. to do complete business audits, which would include the previous five years. Their fee is less than that of Tax Management Associates, Inc., the only other company doing personal property auditing in North Carolina. Mr. Chilton stated that such an arrangement could net the County about $400,000, and it would insure fairness and equity among taxpayers. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved a contract with Tax Equity Consultants, Inc. and authorized the County Manager to execute the contract. Solid Waste Ordinance George McArthur, Public Works Director, introduced a proposed solid waste ordinance which included tipping fees and rate schedules for the landfill and dumpsters. The ordinance will be voted on at the December 3 meeting. NCACC Legislative Goals Conference On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board appointed Darrell Frye to be their voting delegate at the Legislative Goals Conference. County Board of Education Request to Transfer Funds Bob Trogdon, Assistant Superintendent for the Randolph County Board of Education, presented a request to transfer $240,000 from their current expense unappropriated fund balance to their capital budget so they can purchase up to twelve mobile classrooms for Seagrove School. They had previously planned to lease mobile classrooms, which would have come out of current expense. Frank Willis, County Manager, noted that no money could be transferred until the Board of Education had adopted a resolution outlining the specifics of the emergency and until any other school systems had had the opportunity to comment on the transfer. Both these conditions have been met. November 5, 1990 Minutes Page 3 On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the transfer of $240,000 from the Randolph County Board of Education current expense budget to their capital outlay budget. The Board of Education's resolution is included by to, Trindale Ballfield Mr. Trogdon reported that the Little League Association wants an extra 50' in width and an extra 250' in length to the Trindale ballfield they are purchasing. The change will require a new survey, then consideration by the Board of Education and the Commissioners. Appointment - Nursing Home/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board appointed Tom Meacham of Liberty to a one-year term on the Nursing Home/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee. Appointment - Seagrove-Ulah Metropolitan Water District Board of Directors On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board reappointed Larry Black to the Seagrove-Ulah Metropolitan Water District Board of Directors for a three-year term. Appointments - Randolph County Health Development Authority On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board appointed Wade Doggett and Doug Clark to the Randolph County Health Development Authority. Budget Amendment - Library On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved Budget Amendment 418, which allows the Library to receive a $12,112 federal grant for outreach enrichment. A copy of the budget amendment is included by reference. Budget Amendment - Public Health On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved Budget Amendment 419, which allows the Public Health Department to receive $17,514 from the state for a Child Services Coordination program (formerly called High Priority Infant Tracking), and which provides for the addition of a Clerk Typist III position, effective November 1, 1990. A copy of the budget amendment is included by reference. Budget Amendment - House Arrest Program On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved Budget Amendment 1110, which transfers $4,706 from the Sheriff's budget to Debt Service now that the County has an amortization schedule from BI Incorporated for the house arrest equipment. A copy of the budget amendment is included by reference. Public Hearing - Rezoning Requests At 4:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests. Hal Johnson presented the following requests: 1. The request of Theo Bowers has been withdrawn. 2. J.L. Walker, High Point, is requesting 6 acres at SR 1125/SR 1716; Back Creek Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to'add,.6 lots to Keyauwee Forest Subdivision. Planning Bd. unan. recommended approval. 3. Kearns & McDowell, Asheboro, is requesting that 15 acres on SR 2116, Providence Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a residential subdivision of 12 lots. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. November 5, 1990 Minutes Page 4 4• Steven Brittain & Betty Richardson, Asheboro, are requesting that 8.66 acres on SR 2618, Columbia Township, be rezoned from RA to RM/CU to develop a 17 -space mobile home park with city water and sewer. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. 5. Charlie Weeks, Franklinville, is requesting that 3.1 acres located on SR 2141, Franklinville Township, be rezoned from RA to LI/CU to operate an automotive parts sales and storage yard. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. Mr. Johnson noted that Mr. Weeks has already brought several vehicles onto his property, which is a noncompliance use. 6. Robert Stroud, Trinity, is requesting that 32.5 acres on SR 1303, Concord Township, be rezoned from RA to HC/CU to construct a 75' x 40' building to rebuild/repair heavy duty trucks/parts. The Planning Board unanimously recommended denial of this request. This request has been withdrawn. 7. Triple H Associates, Lexington, is requesting that 55 acres out of a 375 -acre tract on SR 1108, New Hope/Union Township, be rezoned from RA to HI/CU. If approved, the Conditional Use will allow the owner to apply to the state for a mining permit which would enable on-site milling and removal of mineral ore deposits. The Planning Board recommended 6-1 to deny this request. The County Commissioners considered this request at their October 1, 1990 meeting, but postponed a decision to further consider issues brought up at the hearings. Comments - Request lit No one spoke. Comments - Request 113 Ren McDowell, applicant, stated that he planned to put in one asphalt street. Comments - Request 114 Joe Tyson, neighbor, spoke in support of the request. Comments - Request 115 Charlie Weeks, applicant, stated that he had placed 12 cars on his property and that he had already determined that he would need a fence around them. Mr. Routh, neighbor, spoke in support of the request. Worth Pugh, neighbor, opposed the request and presented a petition signed by nearby residents. Faye Schnebelt, neighbor, said she had witnessed teenagers during the night stripping the cars. She also expressed concern for infestation of snakes, rats and bees and possible injury to children. Edward Peters, neighbor, opposed the appearance of the proposed junkyard. Becky Peters, neighbor, opposed the appearance of the proposed junkyard. Several people in the audience said that they had not been aware of the Planning Board meeting at which this request was heard. Comments - Request 117 November 5, 1990 Page 5 Chairman Frye recommended that the Board require an environmental assessment study on this request before taking action. George McArthur, Public Works Director, stated that it would probably take at least 60 days to complete such a study and that it should be done by an objective party. Chairman Frye closed the public hearing. Action on Rezoning Requests On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved the request of J. L. Walker. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the request of Kearns & McDowell. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request of Steven Brittain and Betty Richardson. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board postponed action on the request of Charlie Weeks until December 3, 1990. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board postponed action on the Triple H Associates request until they have an environmental assessment study. A committee made up of George McArthur, Hal Johnson, Steve Pease (or any other representative of the applicant), and David Bennett is to determine what information is to be required in the study. Public Hearing — Amendments to Zoning Regulations The Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider amendments to County zoning regulations. Hal Johnson explained the proposed amendments, which deal with requiring a special use permit to be obtained for operating a septage land application site. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of these amendments. Odell Rivett of Kivett & Sons Hauling stated that the proposed limitations are extreme and would make it almost impossible to find a suitable site in Randolph County. He said that their trucks' poor gas mileage would make hauling to municipal treatment plants from outlying areas of the county impractical. Russell Smith, another septage hauler, also stated that the proposed rules are too strict. The public hearing was closed. MiMi Cooper, Health Director, advised the Board that she has asked the state for a checklist on what they look for in determining compliance with state septage regulations. The Environmental Health staff planoto monitor the state permitted sites to check compliance. The Board delayed a decision on the proposed amendments until their December 3 meeting for further consideration. November 5, 1990 Page 6 Adjournment On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned.