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120787i ID �,dC II' The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00 p.m. on December 7, 1987 in Courtroom B, Courthouse, Asheboro. Commissioners present were Frye, Langley, Davidson, Petty and Comer. Rev. Levy Goodrich, Administrator of Brian Nursing Center, gave the invocation. Reorganization of the Board On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board re-elected Darrell Frye Chairman for the next year. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board re-elected Floyd Langley Vice -Chairman for the next year. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board reappointed Ed Gavin County Attorney for the next year. On motion of Petty, seconded by Caner, the Board reappointed Alice Dawson Clerk to the Board for the next year. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board re-elected Darrell Frye PTCOG delegate for the next year. Approval of Minutes On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the minutes of the November 2, 1987 meeting. Cablevision Update D.K. McLaughlin, Vice -President of Operations for the Greensboro Division of American Television & Communications Corporation (A1C), came before the Board to let them know that he has been transferred back to this area from Georgia. Jim Myers, General Manager for ATC in Asheboro, gave the Board an update on ATC's expansion programs in the county. D.O.T. - Transportation Improvement Plan Richard Pugh, NC Board of Transportation member representing Division 8 (which includes Randolph County), gave Commissioners an update on the state's new long- range plans for roads in the Randolph County area. Projects mentioned were the widening of U.S. 64, U.S. 220, and U.S. 311. Mr. Pugh also congratulated Chairman Frye on his appointment to the Governor's Highway Study Commission. Mr. Pugh told Commissioners that there is a state program which will pay 70% of the cost for road signs in a road naming project. Chairman Frye stated that the County has already begun research and planning for such a project. Proclamation Honoring Don Hancock and Bud Osborne On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board adopted proclamtions honoring Don Hancock and Bud Osborne for their years of service on the Randolph County Planning Board. Mr. Hancock has been a member since the Planning Board was estab- lished in 1965 and has been Chairman since 1978. He must resign to assume his new position as Mayor of Archdale. Mr. Osborne has been a member since 1984 and is resigning because of health reasons. Copies of the proclamations are included by reference. Commissioners Minutes December 7, 1987 Page 2 Nursing/Domiciliary Hone Advisory Committee Kim Dawkins, Long -Term Care Ombudsman with PTCOG, gave a presentation to the Board concerning the background and legal framework for the Nursing/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committees serving each county in North Carolina. She explained that the committees' role is to monitor the Residents' Bill of Rights (adopted by the General Assembly in 1977), promote community education and awareness, become involved in community activities, and to resolve patients' grievances. Rev. Levy Goodrich, Administrator of Brian Nursing Center, added his support to the important work that these volunteer committees perform. Alice Dawson, Clerk to the Board, presented a slate of nominees for member- ship to the Randolph County Nursing/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee and recognized current members and nominees who were present in the audience. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the slate of nominees as presented. They are Henry Burch, Jean Crouse, Glenn Dawson, Russell Kirkman, Addie Luther, Ann Neely, and Jim Prevo. Social Services Fees for Home Studies Marion Smith, Director of Social Services, came before the Board to request that he be allowed to charge a fee of $150 for home studies in private custody disputes. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the $150 fee. Auditor's Annual Report Wade Doggett of Strand, Skees, Jones & Company, the County's independent auditor, presented the annual audit report, giving the County an unqualified opinion. Additions to the County Pay Plan Dr. Bob O'Brien, Interim Area Mental Health Director, requested that the following classifications be added to the County Pay Plan: Behavior Programming Technician (Grade 60), Staff Nurse (Grade 67), and Substance Abuse DUI Specialist II (Grade 63). On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the addition of these three classifications to the County Pay Plan. Budget Amendment - Mental Health On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board approved a budget amendment for Mental Health by adding $106,644, making a total amended budget of $4,028,325. This amendment reflects additional funds from the State to support specific programs at Mental Health. A copy of the amendment is included by reference. Personnel Ordinance Amendment On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved an amendment to the County Personnel Ordinance to reflect changes in the annual holiday schedule. The amendment occurs on Page VI -1 (Section 1). A copy of the amendment is included by reference. Commissioners Minutes December 7, 1987 Page 3 Resolution Requesting Economic Development Funds for FIMG On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved a resolution requesting that PTCOG receive economic development funds from the State, to be used on behalf of all counties in Region G. A copy of the resolution is included by reference. D.O.T. Additions On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the addition of Woodland Drive (Pinehaven Acres Subdivision); Hickory Drive, Walnut Drive, and Greenview Drive (Stoneybrook Subdivision); and Holly Street and Park Road (Holly Ridge Park Subdivision). Copies of resolutions are included by reference. Appointments On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the reappointment of R. H. Lassiter, James Blair and Randall Bowman to the Guil-Rand.Fire Pro- tection Commission for a two-year term. On motion of Langley, seconded by Davidson, the Board reappointed Charles Teague to a three-year term on the Tax Commission. On motion of Langley, seconded by Comer, the Board reappointed Charles Owen and Bob Trogdon and appointed Virginia Gavin to three-year terms on the Board of Health. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board appointed Bill Dorsett and Lyndon Craven, current alternate members, as regular members on the Randolph County Planning Board, effective January 1, 1988, to fill the unexpired terms of Don Hancock and Bud Osborne. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board appointed Allen F. Holt to serve as an alternate member on the Randolph County Planning Board, effective January 1, 1988. Rezoning Public Hearing The Board adjourned to a duly advertised rezoning public hearing at 4:00 p.m. Hal Johnson, Planning Director, presented the following requests for rezoning: 1. Claude Gable Company, Inc., High Point, is requesting that approximately 3 acres of land located on SR 1619 (Prospect Street Extension), immediately south of Reliable Bedding and intersection SR 1616/1619 be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial/Conditional Use (Zoning Map 6798). It is the desire of the applicant to construct a furniture frame and upholstery plant. The Planning Board has recommended that this request be approved as consistent with the Land Development Plan. However, they did note that construction has already begun on this site prior to Mr. Gable obtaining required permits. 2. Roy Hill, Asheboro, is requesting that approximately one acre of land located immediately west of Uwharrie bridge on Highway 64, on the north side, Taber- nacle Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial/ Conditional Use (Zoning Map 7702). It is the desire of the applicant to construct a furniture upholstery shop. The Planning Board has recommended that this request be approved with the conditions that two acres of land be used for the site and the septic tank Commissioners Minutes December 7, 1987 Page 4 system be located no less than 200' from the high water line of Reese Lake. The Planning Board noted that construction materials were on the site and a septic tank improvements permit was issued prior to the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. James Vuncannon, Asheboro, is requesting that approximately I' acres of land located on the south side of SR 1422 (Poole Town Road), approximately � mile east of Back Creek Fish House, Back Creek Township, be rezoned from Residen- tial Agricultural to Highway Corrn ercial/Conditional Use (Zoning Map 7731). It is the desire of the applicant to construct a building to be used for vending machine repair work. The Planning Board has recommended that this request be approved as consist- ent with the Land Development Plan. Discussion - Request #1 Don Miller, Rt. 5, Trinity, representative for the Claude Gable Company, stated that the the proposed site is surrounded by manufacturing. No one spoke in opposition to this request. Discussion - Request #2 Roy Hill, Rt. 2, Box 377, Asheboro, stated that he has had this project planned since 1986. He said there will be no chemicals involved in his upholstery business which could pollute Reese Lake. No one spoke in opposition to this request. Discussion - Request #3 James Vuncannon, Rt. 2, Box 85, stated that he intends to buy damaged vending machines and repair them for resale in a 60'x80' building. No one spoke in opposition to this request. Action Taken on Rezoning Requests On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the request of Claude Gable Company, Inc. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved the request of Roy Hill, with the restrictions recommended by the Planning Board. On motion of Comer, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of James Vuncannon. Water Critical Area - Randleman Lake Hal Johnson told the Board that they should set a public hearing to amend the Watershed and Subdivision Ordinances to include water critical area designations. Also, the wording needs to be changed to deal with future water supplies. As it is worded now, it deals only with existing water supplies. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board set a public hearing on this matter for 2:30 p.m. on January 4, 1988. Commissioners Minutes December 7, 1987 Page 5 Resolution - Interlocal Agreement for Self -Insurance Chairman Frye advised the Board that, as authorized by the Board at their last meeting, he and the County Manager have studied liability insurance options for the County and are recommending thatthe County purchase insurance from the self- insurance pool established by the NC Association of County Commissioners and administered by the Fred S. James Company: This option will create a substantial savings for the County. On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved a resolution to adopt the interlocal agreement establishing the North Carolina Counties Liability and Property Joint Risk Management Agency and to join that agency. A copy of the resolution is included by reference. Budget Amendments Manager Frank Willis explained that the State has established a pension fund for registers of deeds, to be funded by 4�% of fees collected by them. The State has increased the amount of register of deeds fees to accommodate this fund. Mr. Willis estimated that Randolph County will need to pay $15,000 into the pension fund; therefore, we need to set up a line item for this expense and increase Register of Deeds' revenues by $15,000. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved this budget amendment for Register of Deeds. A copy is included by reference. On motion of of Caner, seconded by Petty, the Board approved a transfer of $50,000 of the $66,467 balance of Court Facility Fees to the Jail Capital Reserve Cund. A copy of the budget amendment is included by reference. Easement at Landfill for CP&L Manager Frank Willis advised the Board that CP&L has been working with the Health Department to put power in at the landfill. They will place 13 poles in a new area of the landfill. On motion of Langley, seconded by Caner, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the easement document. IRS -Approved Mileage Reimbursement Manager Frank Willis informed the Board that, effective November 1, 1987, the County began reimbursing mileage at the rate of 22k� per mile, rather than 21� per mile, to reflect the new IRS -approved rate. Ccrnmrtty Develognent Block Grant Budget Amendment Manager Frank Willis advised the Board that an additional budget amendment will be necessary for our Community Development Block Grant. Earlier they appropriated $20,885 for a rail siding. Another $26,986 will be needed to pay Southern Railroad to install switches and to lay lines to the clear point (the point at which the center of the railroad and the center of the siding are 15 feet apart). This budget amendment cannot be made without a public hearing because on a cumulative basis more than 10% of the total grant budget is being moved. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board set a public hearing on this matter for 3:00 p.m, on January 4, 1988. Commissioners Minutes December 7, 1987 Page 6 Naming of Happy Hollow Community Mr. Willis stated that he had received a petition asking that the County Commissioners approve a sign reading "Happy Hollow" to be placed along US 220 in Richland Township. He noted that the petition did not designate any boundaries; therefore, the Board cannot proceed with the official naming of their community. Commissioner Comer said that petitioner Carl Cheshire had talked with him about the sign. Mr. Comer offered to take a copy of the procedure for naming communi- ties to Mr. Cheshire. Special Meeting Chairman Frye stated that the County Facilities Needs Study is ready for presentation, but he feels it is too lengthy to place on the January 4 agenda. The Board agreed to hold a special meeting at 7:00 p.m. on January 14, 1988 to receive this report. Seagrove-Ulah Water District Commissioner Comer asked that the issue of a water district for the Seagrove - Utah area be addressed soon by the Board. He has had several citizens of that area ask about the status of this project. Chairman Frye instructed the Clerk to place this item on the January 4 agenda. Adjournment On motion of Davidson, seconded by Comer, the Board adjourned.