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020590RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FEBRUARY 5, 1990 MINUTES The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2 p.m. on February 5, 1990 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Randolph County Office Building, 707 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Langley, Petty, Davidson and Comer were present. Invocation was given by Rev. Samuel Moss, West Bend United Methodist Church of Asheboro. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the minutes of the January 2, 1990 meeting. Citizen Complaint Eddie Beane appeared to complain of being committed to Dorthea Dix Hospital against his will and to say that he does not intend to pay the bills. Heating Oil Contract Patty Sykes, Purchasing Agent, presented bids received for 112 heating oil for the 1990-91 heating season. Bids received were from Pugh Oil Company at .639 per gallon and from Randolph Oil Company at .697 per gallon. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board awarded the contract to the low bidder, Pugh Oil Company, at .639 per gallon. Land Use Study --Asheboro Airport Zoning Hal Johnson, Zoning Administrator, advised the Board that Asheboro has plans for expanding the Asheboro Airport, which is located out in the county and is surrounded by County zoning jurisdiction. Mr. Johnson noted that land use planning must be flexible enough to address changing growth patterns in communities. He requested permission to contract for a land use study to be done in the areas around the airport. Walter Gordon, Chairman of the Asheboro Airport Authority, explained planned expansion for the airport, which includes lengthening the runway to accommodate executive jet aircraft. He pointed out that the larger aircraft will bring an additional amount of noise, therefore, the need to address residential growth in the area. The Board authorized Mr. Johnson to proceed with the land use study. RC&D Waste Grinder Calvin Evans with RC&D updated the Board on a regional waste grinder RC&D is hoping to purchase through a state grant. He showed a film demonstrating the equipment under consideration. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board endorsed RC&D's pursuing a state grant to purchase a regional waste grinder. Water Task Force Chairman Frye stated that the Water Task Force has recommended that a cross-section committee be appointed to study the issue of the County's future involvement in water. Commissioners Minutes February 5, 1990 Page 2 RCC Capital Reserve Ordinance Amendment Manager Frank Willis informed the Board that RCC has requested all funds set aside in the Capital Reserve Fund for RCC. Although $362,592.92 was set aside for the purchase of the Rietzel Smith property, only $210,000 will be needed to purchase the property. The college would like to use the remaining funds for such capital improvements as roof repair and paving a parking lot. Mr. Willis explained that in order for the Commissioners to allocate all the funds they must amend the ordinance to change the purpose and they must do a budget amendment. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board amended the RCC Capital Reserve Ordinance to change the purpose. The amended ordinance is included by reference. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved Budget Amendment 1115, which transfers $362,593 to the General Fund and closes out the capital reserve fund. A copy is included by reference. Lost Bond Replacement Resolution Manager Frank Willis advised the Board that a Randolph County bearer bond for public buildings had been lost in the mail. North Carolina General Statute 159-137 allows for a procedure to replace such lost bonds through a resolution by the County Commissioners. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a resolution to replace the lost bond. A copy of the resolution is included by reference. D.O.T. Addition On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a resolution to add Cleon Street and Loefall Avenue to the State System of Roads. A copy is included by reference. Addition to Pay Plan Mr. Willis explained that the state has allocated additional funds of $4,612 to Randolph County for Community Based Alternatives (CBA). The 4-H Expanded Day Program applied for these funds and the state has approved their request. The additional funds will be used to upgrade a temporary program coordinator to a full-time position. However, this position does not currently exist in the County's Pay Plan. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the addition of a 4-H Program Coordinator (Grade 59) to the County's Pay Plan, effective February 1, 1990. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment 1116, which reflects the additional $4,612 in state funds to the CBA program. A copy is included by reference. Trindale Ballfield Property This item was tabled until the March 5 meeting. Disposal of Scrap Tires J.D. Smith, Solid Waste Specialist, discussed the possibility of taking Randolph County's scrap tires to a tire shredding landfill in Concord rather Commissioners Minutes February 5, 1990 Page 3 than contracting with a private company to shred tires at our landfill. The option we choose will dictate how the scrap tire site at our landfill is prepared. Budget Amendment - Health Department On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment 1117 to reflect an additional $19,272 from the state for Rural Obstetrical Care Incentive Funds. A copy is included by reference. 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: 1. Dwight Meredith's request, postponed from last month, will not be considered today because a lawsuit has been filed against Mr. Meredith by the Wrights concerning an easement. 2. Virgil Hill, Asheboro, is requesting 1 acre on SR 2604, Grant Township, be rezoned from RA to RA/CU to operate a custom plastic parts business from an existing building. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of this request, with the condition that there be no increase in size or expansion beyond that already in existence. 3. R. L. Smith, Asheboro, is requesting that 3J acres at the end of SR 1760, Trinity Township, be rezoned from RA/RM to HC/CU in order to use an existing building for a music/recreational center. The Planning Board recommended unanimously that this request be denied as inconsistent with the residential character of the community. Comment - Request 112 No one spoke for or against this request. Comment - Request 113 R. L. Smith spoke in support of his request. Mrs. Clyde Jones, owner of the property in question, spoke in support of the request and read a letter from Mr. Douglas, co-owner, supporting the proposed use of the building. William Moss, adjoining property owner, opposed the request and stated that 20 other neighbors opposing the request were at the Planning Board's public hearing but could not get off work today to appear. Pat Moss, adjoining property owner, expressed concern over a business being located in a residential neighborhood and for additional traffic over a street where 30 small children play. Robert Moss, neighbor, opposed the request. Chairman Frye closed the public hearing. Board Action on Rezoning Requests On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request of Commissioners Minutes February 5, 1990 Page 4 Virgil Hill. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board denied the request of R. L. Smith. Appointments — Fire Commission On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the reappointment of Oscar Hunt and the appointment of Mike Tardiff to the Randolph County Fire Commission. Appointments — Aging Committee On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board appointed the following to the Aging Committee: Hal Johnson (Planning), Rhonda Sullivan (Community College), Ruth Linthicum (Extension Homemakers), Vicki Brower (Senior Adults Association), and Louise Moose (United Way). Appointment — Archdale Board of Adjustments On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the reappointment of Betty Croker as an outside member of the Archdale Board of Adjustments. Budget Amendment — Contingency Mr. Willis advised the Board that Cablevision of Asheboro had donated $2000 to the County to help cover the costs of repairing the Confederate statue damaged by Hurricane Hugo. On motion of Comer, seconded by Langley, the Board approved Budget Amendment 1118, which allows this $2000 donation to be placed in the Contingency Fund, where repair costs were paid from. A copy is included by reference. Budget Amendment — Crisis Intervention On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment 1119, which reflects an increase of $3816 from the state and $8206 from CP&L for the Crisis Intervention Program. A copy is included by reference. NCACC Joint District Meeting Chairman Frye announced that Districts 8 and 11 of NCACC will hold a joint meeting on March 1 in Burlington. Recess At 5:00 p.m. the Board recessed until 7:00 p.m. Jail/Law Enforcement Center Presentation At 7:00 p.m. the Board reconvened to hear a presentation by Construction Control Corporation and Carter Goble representatives concerning the proposed new jail and law enforcement center. Lee McClure, President of Construction Control, outlined options Commissioners have at this point in the project. These options included 1) CCC/Carter Goble will have no further involvement; 2) they will help select the architect; 3) option 2 plus value engineering; 4) CCC/Carter Goble will act as project managers and will represent the County throughout the entire design phase. Mr. McClure emphasized that, regardless of how this project is structured, someone must be in control and a public relations program is very important. Adjournment On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the meeting adjourned.