042390RANDOLPH COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 23, 1990 MINUTES
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in special session at 6:00 p.m.
on April 23, 1990, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Randolph County Office
Building, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Davidson, Petty and Comer were
present. Commissioner Langley was absent.
Fire Communications
Jim Smith, President of Randolph County Fire Protective Association, presented a
proposal for countywide fire communications among all fire departments. He said
that currently some departments are on high band frequency and some are on low
band. Also there are dead spots in the county where it is difficult to transmit
and receive.
Marvin Hoffman, communications consultant, explained to the Board the equipment
that is being requested for countywide communications. All fire departments will
use a high band multi -channel system which can block out other counties' traffic.
Mr. Smith requested that the County purchase the central equipment (repeater
and four receivers), which would cost $42,000. The total cost of the system is
$250,000, but the fire departments will purchase the field equipment.
E-911
Neil Allen presented information on what would be involved in providing an
"Enhanced 911" emergency telephone system for all the citizens of Randolph
County. He said that Senate Bill 509 allows counties to place a surcharge on all
telephone customers' monthly telephone bills to help pay for the expense of
developing and maintaining a 911 system. He said that implementing a 911 system
would require extensive technical knowledge and planning. He asked that the
Board approve a new position of 911 Coordinator for a period of five months so
that we can hire someone with the technical expertise to analyze what equipment
we would need, how much it would cost, how central communications should be
organized, etc. At the end of the five months, the 911 Coordinator could make a
presentation to the Board so that they could decide if the County wants to
implement a 911 system. If the County decides to implement 911, this position
would become permanent; if not, the position would be eliminated.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board instructed the County
Manager to include $57,000 in the 1990-91 budget for fire communication equipment
and a 911 coordinator.
Pre -Trial Release Program
Judge Toomes advised the Board that the Administrative Office of the Courts has
indicated that electronic monitoring equipment for house arrest cannot be pur-
chased with Court Facility Fees. He said he had revised his proposal for a
pre-trial house arrest program to include some post -conviction inmates because we
could collect a higher fee from the post -conviction participants and help offset
the cost of the program. He stated that electronic monitoring equipment can be
lease -purchased over a three-year period at a cost of $3 per day per unit.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board authorized the County Manager
to take bids on electronic monitoring equipment, with the contract to be awarded
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at the May 7, 1990 meeting.
Ambulance for Randleman
Fred deFriess, Operations Supervisor for Emergency Services, presented call
volume information for 1988 to show a comparison of percentage of calls to
Randleman as opposed to areas of the county. Liberty received 7.4%; Ramseur
received 9.5%; Randleman received 11.7%; Archdale received 16.3%; and Asheboro
received 55.1%. He said that implementing an ambulance base in Randleman would
require $146,348 in salaries; $12,000 for radio equipment; $9,000 for a life pack
monitor and defibrillator; $6,000 for medical equipment; $4,000 for uniforms and
protective equipment; and $4,600 for equipment for the base. Currently there is
no place to park an ambulance inside in Randleman.
Elizabeth Swaim, Mayor of Randleman, requested that an ambulance be placed in
Randleman. She said that Randleman has a higher call volume than Ramseur or
Liberty, both of which have had ambulance bases for years.
Reappraisal
Billy Chilton, Tax Supervisor, informed the Board that 50,000 pages of data have
been entered since the 1985 appraisal; property mapping is now completed; all
information dealing with values is now in the system; sales files are being
developed for neighborhood values and for land values; and we have a trained
staff of three appraisers. He said that for the 1993 appraisal we will need to
hire another appraiser to appraise new construction and contract with an indepen-
dent firm to appraise commercial property. The remaining work can be done by
existing employees. Mr. Chilton said he recommends contracting with Elliott -Ross
& Associates of Gastonia.
New Computer System
Annette Lineberry, Data Processing Director, gave a presentation on current and
projected applications on the County's computer system. The system was purchased
in 1980; upgraded in 1984; and the company stopped making this computer in 1987.
This means it is difficult to get parts and maintenance is becoming increasingly
expensive. Ms. Lineberry said that total disc space available is 760 MB, and
disc space needed in 1990 is 1480 MB, with a projected requirement of 3000 MB for
the year 1993. She stated that she could have cost figures and options ready to
present at the May 7 meeting.
Hazardous Waste Site Designation Review Committee
Hal Johnson, Planning & Zoning Director, advised the Board that Randolph County
has three sites still being considered for a hazardous waste site by the State of
North Carolina. If we are one of the two final counties being considered, we can
utilize a review committee to show reason why any prospective Randolph County
sites should not be selected.
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Ben Albright as
chairman and Hal Johnson, George McArthur, and Neil Allen as members of this
review committee. Other members will be appointed at the May 7 meeting.
Proclamation - Shrine Hospital Weekend
On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board adopted a proclamation declar-
ing May 5 and 6 as Shrine Hospital Weekend in Randolph County. Copy included by
reference.
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Challenges Facing the County
Manager Frank Willis presented a list of challenges facing the County over the
next three years.
Adjournment
On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board adjourned.