070990RANDOLPH COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES
July 9, 1990
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00
p.m. on July 9, 1990 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building,
707 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Davidson, Petty and Comer
were present. Commissioner Langley was absent. Invocation was given by Rev.
Darrell Rabon of Sawyersville Wesleyan Church.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the minutes of the June 4, 5, 11, 12,
18 and 25 meetings were approved.
Executive Session — Consult With Attorney
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board voted at 2:10 to go into
executive session for the purpose of consulting with an attorney concerning legal
representation and noted that any decision arising out of this executive session
would be voted on in regular session. At 3:40 p.m. the Board reconvened in
regular session.
Land Records Management Grant Application
Ann Shaw, Register of Deeds, stated that she plans to apply for a N.C. Land
Records Management Program grant in the amount of $11,000 to purchase an
optimizer for their microfilm scanner. The application must include a resolution
from the Commissioners stating that matching local funds are available for this
project.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a resolution
supporting the application. A copy is included by reference.
Contracts With Fire Departments
Neil Allen, Emergency Services Director, advised the Board that contracts
with all the volunteer fire departments have been updated to include the maximum
amount of tax that can be levied in each district and a statement requiring each
department to obtain an insurance rating of at least a 9S. Mr. Allen explained
that the new contracts are perpetual but have a cancellation clause for either
party. He said that he sees no need for the County to require an annual
independent audit of each department since each has a Board of Directors made up
of residents of that district.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the updated
contracts with volunteer fire departments.
Executive Session — Acquisition of Property for Board of Education
On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board voted at 3:45 p.m.to go
into executive session to consider the acquisition of real property by the
Randolph County Board of Education. The Board reconvened regular session at 4:20
p.m.
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:
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1. H. Wade Yates, Asheboro, is requesting that 16 1/3 acres on SR 1328, Back
Creek Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a restricted site -built
subdivision of 14 lots. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of
of this request.
2. J. Wilson Hunt, Thomasville, is requesting 53§ acres on SR 1404, Tabernacle
Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a restricted residential
subdivision of 17 lots. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of
this request.
3. Donald and Alice Woods, Sophia, are requesting 4.2 acres off SR 1524, Back
Creek Township, be rezoned from RA to RM/CU to add a third mobile home space for
a mobile home park. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of this
request.
4. Resortwear Industries, Ramseur, is requesting 14 acres on Hwy 64, Columbia
Township, be rezoned from RA to LI for future expansion of the existing business.
The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of this request.
5. Mark McNeill, Seagrove, is requesting one acre on Hwy 705, Richland Township,
be rezoned from RA to RA/CU to construct a 34' x 50' addition to an existing
building for the operation of a a woodworking/cabinet business and storage. The
Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of this request.
Comments - Request 111
Wade Yates spoke in support of his request.
Comments - Request 112
No one spoke.
Comments - Request 113
Donald Woods spoke in support of his request.
Comments - Request 114
Paul Ziegler, representative for Resortwear, spoke in support of this
request.
Comments - Request #5
No one spoke.
Action on Rezoning Requests
On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the request of
Wade Yates.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request of
Wilson Hunt.
On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of
Donald and Alice Woods.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved the request of
Resortwear Industries.
On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of
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Mark McNeill.
Annual Settlement Report
Billy Chilton, Tax Collector, presented the preliminary settlement report
for all real and personal property, along with a sworn statement of his attempts
to collect these taxes.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board accepted the settlement
report.
Charge to Collect Taxes
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a charge to the
Tax Collector to collect taxes. A copy is included by reference.
Contract with Law Firm of Patton, Boggs and Blow
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a contract with
Patton, Boggs and Blow not to exceed $10,500, for assistance with contractural
arrangements for the proposed law enforcement and detention center. Chairman
Frye stated that this firm will provide expert legal advice on construction
contracts and construction litigation and will work as an extension of the county
attorney.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board instructed the County
Manager to make a budget amendment that requires the General Fund to lend $10,500
to the Randolph County Law Enforcement and Detention Center Capital Project Fund,
to be repaid upon acquiring permanent financing. Copy of Law Enforcement and
Detention Center Budget Amendment 113 is included by reference.
Resolution Approving Purchase of Land by Randolph County Board of Education
On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved a resolution
authorizing the Randolph County Board of Education to purchase 17 acres from
Mary Alice White, et al, for construction of an elementary school, provided that
water and sewer lines and sizing of a pumping station are large enough to serve
only the needs of the school. A copy is included by reference.
D.O.T. Additions
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved two D.O.T.
additions. Copies of resolutions are included by reference.
Meeting Dates
The Board set a special meeting date for 7 p.m. on July 23 in order to hold
a public hearing and approval in principal for industrial revenue bonds for Wayne
Steel, Inc. They also scheduled their regular September meeting for Tuesday,
September 4 because of Labor Day holiday. Manager Willis stated that Open House
for the Randolph County Office Building will be held after the September 4
meeting, probably from 6-8 p.m.
Award Computer System Contract
Annette Lineberry, Data Processing Director, presented bid responses on the
new computer system. Bids were as follows:
1. Infocel, $146,750 (incomplete bid --offers no mapping or appraisal solution).
2. Diversified Computers, $845,181 (incomplete bid --offers no appraisal
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solution).
3. Bull, Worldwide Information Systems (Honeywell), No Bid.
4. IBM, $559,853 (complete bid --offers solutions to all areas addressed but
exceeds budget restraints).
Ms. Lineberry explained that with some eliminations and substitutions, the IBM
bid could be brought within budget at a total cost of $494,238 for a five-year
lease purchase arrangement. She noted that financing options other than IBM may
be available and that the County Manager wishes time to explore these options.
She recommended that the bid be awarded to IBM 'that the performance bond be
waived due to a one-year warranty on all equipment, and that financing options be
settled at a later date.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board awarded the computer bid
to IBM at $494,238, and waived the performance bond.
Appointment - Social Services Board
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a three-year
reappointment to the Social Services Board for Kenyon Davidson.
Appointment - Nursing Home/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee
On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved a three-year
reappointment to the Nursing Home/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee for Bertie
Nelson.
Adjournment
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned.