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.
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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
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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
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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.