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090490RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES September 4, 1990 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00 p.m. on September 4, 1990 in the Randolph County Office Building, 707 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Davidson, Langley and Petty were present. Commissioner Comer was absent. Invocation was given by Rev. Darrell Scruggs of Neighbors Grove Wesleyan Church in Asheboro. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved the minutes of the August 6 meeting. Retirement Presentation Chairman Frye presented a plaque to George Elliott, Public Health Director, who is retiring after 27 years of service with the County. Planning Committee on Aging Report Bill Milner, Chairman of the Planning Committee on Aging, reported that the Committee had identified three major service priorities for Randolph County's older citizens: in-home services (including homemaker/chore services, home health/home repair, home delivered meals, respite care and day care support services), transportation, and affordable housing. He also reported that the Committee made the recommendation that (1) the County Commissioners establish a working group composed of older adult agency service directors and interested community leaders by October, 1990; and (2) the County Commissioners establish funding for a central information/referral "800" telephone number at the Randolph County Senior Adults Association by January, 1991. Chairman Frye asked Dr. Milner to bring back to Commissioners in October a list of recommended names for the working group. He suggested that the Senior Adults Association wait until budget time to discuss funding for an "800" telephone number. Road Signs Hal Johnson reported that road signs have now arrived for all the roads that were officially named last year. As soon as the signs are alphabetized, the signs will be installed, beginning in the Level Cross/Randleman area and working clockwise around the county. Watershed Protection Regulations Hal Johnson advised the Board that the General Assembly ratified House Bill 156 in June, 1989, which calls for mandatory statewide watershed protection for all watersheds used as a source for raw drinking water up to the specific point of intake. The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission is developing new regulations which, when adopted, will place the burden of implementation on local government. Mr. Johnson stated three concerns he has relative to the currently proposed rules: (1) Current rules do not provide a "grandfather clause" for existing development and do not outline an appeal procedure. (2) New public sewer lines would be prohibited within water critical areas. (3) Exemption is given to agriculture and forest production, but major agricultural operations along the shores of reservoirs can be the major source of pollution. September 4, 1990 Minutes Page 2 Progress Report on Randleman Lake It was decided that Frank Willis, Hal Johnson and George McArthur would attend a September 19 meeting in Brown Summit to hear a progress report on the Randleman Lake. D.O.T. Resolution On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved a resolution adding SR 3102 Ext. to the State System of Roads. Resolution is included by reference. 4-H Week Proclamation On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved a proclamation declaring October 7-13 as 4-H Week in Randolph County. Proclamation is included by reference. Trindale Ballfield Ed Gavin, County Attorney, reviewed the situation with the Trindale ballfield property and advised the Board that action required of them would be a two-step process: (1) vote on whether to accept the offer from the Randolph County Board of Education to purchase this property for $50,000. Closing would not take place until such time that title could pass from the Board of Education to the County and immediately thereafter to Archdale -Trinity National Little League, Inc., because the County does not have insurance protection to cover playgrounds/ballfields; and (2) vote to adopt a resolution authorizing the County Manager to dispose of the property by a private sale to Archdale -Trinity National Little League, Inc. at the agreed upon terms. Mr. Gavin noted that G.S. 160A-267 states that this vote must be at a regular meeting and must be approved by unanimous vote of all Commissioners. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board voted to purchase the Trindale ballfield from the Randolph County Board of Education for $50,000. Refunding of the Randolph County Health Development Authority Bonds Chairman Frye stated that eight years ago the Board of Directors of Cross Roads Rest and Retirement Center and County Commissioners worked together to enable Cross Roads to sell tax-exempt bonds through the creation of the Randolph County Health Development Authority. A technicality within the tax-exempt status regulations required that at the end of the bond payout, title would revert to the County. The Cross Roads Board of Directors want to save some money by refinancing the bonds, which must be done by December 31, 1990. This action, however, would result in a delay of the County's selling school bonds until early 1991 because the County can't sell more than $10,000,000 of bonds in one year for Cross Roads' bonds to be bank qualified. Bob Hines, consultant for Cross Roads, stated that Cross Roads desires to sell $2,600,000 of tax-exempt bonds, with title to revert to Cross Roads Rest and Retirement Center. Bob Quick, bond counsel for Cross Roads, explained the IRS code regulations for the bonds which were issued in 1982 and explained that the County had no obligation for these bonds. Chairman Frye noted that delaying school bonds would not cause a problem because the County can issue bond anticipation notes every Tuesday until bonds September 4, 1990 Minutes Page 3 are actually sold. Dr. George Fleetwood, Superintendent of Randolph County Schools, said that the Board of Education needs assurance that they won't be restricted with the ability to enter into contracts for the full amount of the bond sale. Frank Willis, Finance Officer, stated that the County's authorization of the bond sale would suffice as authority to enter into the necessary contracts. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board voted to delay the sale of school bonds until 1991. Industrial Revenue Bonds for Wavne Steel Bill Ivey, Industrial Bond Attorney, came before the Board to request final approval for up to $3,500,000 in industrial revenue bonds for Wayne Steel. He said the Industrial Bond Authority had met earlier today and given final approval for these bonds. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board gave final approval for up to $3,500,000 industrial revenue bonds for Wayne Steel. Resolution is included by reference. Appointment - Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board reappointed Talton Harrison to a three-year term on the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority. Rezoning Public Hearing At 4:00.p.m., the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests. These requests were presented by Hal Johnson, Zoning Administrator: 1. Della Freeman, Liberty, is requesting 19 acres on Hwy 49 behind Freeman Ford, Liberty Township, be rezoned from RA to HC for commercial purposes. The Planning Board recommended approval. 2. Max Welborn, Randleman, is requesting that 2 acres on SR 1926, New Market Township, be rezoned from RA to HC/CU to construct and operate a restaurant. The Planning Board recommended approval. 3. Jessie Allred, Franklinville, is requesting that 10 acres on SR 2137, Providence Township, be rezoned from RA to RM/CU to develop an 8 -space mobile home park. The Planning Board recommended denial because of of possible Polecat Creek pollution due to poor topographical features of the property. 4. W. V. Doyle Enterprises, Inc., High Point, is requesting 5 acres on the corner of Bethel Drive/Belmar Street, Trinity Township, be rezoned from HC to LI for light industrial purposes. The Planning Board recommended approval. 5. Diversified Furniture Industry, Inc., Asheboro, is requesting that 23 acres at the end of SR 2841, Cedar Grove Township, be rezoned from RM/RA/LI to LI for industrial purposes. The Planning Board recommended approval. 6. Clico, Asheboro, is requesting 20 acres on SR 2611, Grant Township, be rezoned from RA to RM to develop an 18 -lot manufactured housing subdivision. The September 4, 1990 Minutes Page 4 Planning Board recommended approval. 7. Phil Henley, Asheboro, is requesting 21 acres on SR 2605, Franklinville Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop an additional 17 lots to the site -built residential subdivision Woodridge Estates. The. Planning Board recommended approval. 8. Donald Lanier, Asheboro, is requesting that 62 acres on SR 1163, Cedar Grove Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a site -built residential subdivision. The Planning Board recommended approval. Comments - Request 111 No one spoke. Comments - Request 112 No one spoke. Comments - Request 113 Jessie Allred, applicant, changed his request to a total of four spaces instead of the 8 he originally asked for. Comments - Request 114 A spokesman for the applicant supported their request, saying they need more space. Comments - Request 115 Jon Megerian, attorney for the applicant, spoke in support of the request. Comments - Request 116 No one spoke. Comments - Request #7 No one spoke. Comments - Request 118 Ed Gavin, County Attorney, expressed a concern that the proposed rezoning might create a conflict with the proposed airport rezoning adjacent to this property. He suggested that this matter be checked into before Commissioners make a decision. Board Action on Rezoning Requests On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of Della Freeman. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of Max Welborn. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the amended request of Jessie Allred of two additional lots, making a total of four. On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the request of W. V. Doyle Enterprises, Inc. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of September 4, 1990 Minutes Page 5 Diversified Furniture Industry, Inc. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the request of Clico. On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the request of Phil Henley. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board voted to postpone the request of Donald Lanier. Adjournment On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned.