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120291RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS December 2, 1991 Minutes The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00 p.m. on December 2, 1991 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, 707 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Invocation was given by Rev. William Berry, Giles -Charlotte Charge, United Methodist Church, Asheboro. Commissioners Frye, Comer, Davidson, Langley and Petty were present. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board approved the minutes of the November 4, 1991 meeting. Reorganization of the Board On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board elected Darrell Frye as Chairman. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board elected Kenyon Davidson as Vice -Chairman. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board appointed Ed_ Gavin as County Attorney. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board appointed Alice Dawson as Clerk to the Board. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board appointed Darrell Frye as Piedmont Triad Council of Governments Delegate. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board appointed Darrell Frye as their representative on the High Point Transportation Advisory Committee. Sale of Computer Equipment Patty Sykes, Purchasing Agent, stated that the County's new computer system is on-line and that the old system, a Microdata 9000, has been taken out of service. She requested that the Board declare the following equipment surplus and authorize its sale by sealed bid procedure: Microdata Computer; ACLC, for 9000 (5); Memory, 1 MB for 9000 (2). On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board declared this equipment surplus and authorized its sale by sealed bids. Bid Award - Hauling Recyclables and Operating Recycle Center Ms. Sykes presented the following proposals for hauling recyclables and operating the recycle center: Company Hauling Operation Randolph Sheltered landfill - $0/month two-day wk - $308/wk Workshop other sites - $38/haul additional day - $154/day Recycle America landfill - $64/month two-day wk - $400/wk other sites - $32/haul additional day - $160/day BFI Recycling Systems landfill - $0/month two-day wk - $645/wk other sites - $53.69/haul additional day - $322/day 12/2/91 - Page 2 North Asheboro Construction landfill - $2288/month two-day wk - $750/wk other sites -$100/haul additional day - $388/day Industrial Waste landfill -'$457/month two-day wk;-.$845/wk Services other sites - $271/haul additional day - $880/day On motionof Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board awarded a seven-month contract. to Randolph Sheltered Workshop. Air Cargo Study Report Talmadge Baker, Chairman of. the Randolph County Air Cargo Study Committee, reported -on recent activities of the Southern Piedmont Air Cargo Industrial Park Committee relative to the possible location of a global air cargo facility in the Sandhills area. He noted that Randolph has no vote on the Southern Piedmont Committee because we have not made a financial commitment to it. Montgomery, Richmond and Anson counties and the Pee Dee Council of Governments have all made contributions. Reauest for Startin¢ Salary Above Standard Job Rate for Environmental Health Hal Scott, Personnel Director, recommended rehiring an -environmental health, specialist at step 4, based on the employee's previous experience and work record and on the current labor market. This employee was at step 4.when she left the County's employ in 1990. On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved hiring Balinda Ferree at grade 68, step 4. Public Hearing - Economic Development Grant for Timken At 2:30 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to receive public comments on the County's pending application on an economic development block grant for The Timken Company. Fred Hobbs of Hobbs & Upchurch, administrator.for�-the grant, said the $600,000 being applied for would be used primarily for water. Chairman Frye called for public comments or questions and no one spoke. The.public hearing was closed. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board authorized the filing of the application and authorized the Chairman.to sign the application and to act on the Board's behalf regarding the application. Pawnbroker License Renewal Alice Dawson, Clerk to the Board, advised the Board that the pawnbroker license renewal application from Harry Franklin Chamberlin was in order and that there was no apparent reason not to renew his license. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board renewed.the pawnbroker license for Mr. Chamberlin. This license expires December 15, 1992. Resolution Certifying Results of Jail Bond Referendum Alice Dawson, Clerk to the Board, presented to the Board a -Certificate of Canvass of the Randolph County Board of Elections. She then read at length a resolution certifying the results of the November 5, 1991 jail bond referendum. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adopted a resolution certifying the results of the bond referendum. A copy is included by reference. 12/2/91 - Page 3 Discussion on Proposed Jail' The Board briefly discussedwhatthey should do about the proposed new jail. since the bond referendum failed. They decided to postpone any decisions until their regular January meeting or at a special meeting in early January. Appointments - Board of Health On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board appointed Henry Darr, registered engineer, and Jackie Greenlee, registered nurse, to the Board of Health. Appointments - Nursing/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board reappointed Henry Burch, Russell Kirkman, and Addie Luther to the Nursing/Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee. Budget Amendment - Health On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board approved Budget Amendment 4116, which corrects Budget Amendment 1110 by classifying the $5,530 March of Dimes funds as miscellaneous" revenue instead of restricted intergovernmental revenue. A copy is included by reference. Mental Health - Archdale Facilities Louise Galloway, Mental Health Director, presented a proposal to open a satellite mental health clinic in the Archdale -Trinity area. She said Mental Health.has identified -$108,155 from existing resources or new allocations from the State that can be used for this project. They need an additional $10,000 from the County in order to fund the total cost for the six-month period of January through June of 1992. Ms. Galloway pointed out that her agency would need -$25,000- $40,000 from the County for a full year of operation from July 1991 through June 1993. 1 Several people in the audience stood in support of this request. Nancy Redding,school social worker in'the Archdale/Trinity area, stated that she has worked with many families who need mental health services but who are not able to come to Asheboro to receive them. On motion of Frye,.seconded by Petty, the Board voted -to approve Mental Health's $10,000 request. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved Budget Amendment 1118, which transfers $10,000 from Contingency to Mental Health. A copy is included by reference. Approval of Mental Health Final Budget On motion of Petty, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment 1117, which reflects an additional $270,331 allocated to Mental Health ($260,331 from the State and the $10,000 received from the County earlier in this meeting). A copy is included by reference: - Aging Block Grant Advisory Committee Bill Milner, Chairman of. the Randolph County Aging Services Task Force, reported that the General Assembly has established aHome and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults. He stated that the Commissioners need to appoint a Block Grant Advisory Committee to make recommendations on the appointment of a lead agency to administer the block grant funds. These funds are currently 12/2/91 - Page 4 administered through the Area Agency on Aging through PTCOG. - On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board voted to continue to have PTCOG administer aging funds for the '92 year and appointed the following to the Block Grant Advisory Committee: Archie Smith, Elizabeth Swaim, Don Hancock, Ocie Brown, Keith Crisco, Carol Matney, Bill Milner, Louise Moose, and Lee Phoenix. Public Hearing - Rezoning Requests and Zoning Ordinance Amendment At 4:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests. Hal Johnson, Zoning Administrator,.stated that Donald Lanier has asked that his request be postponed. Mr. Johnson presented the - following requests: 1. Berry Bowers, Thomasville, is requesting 73 acres on SR 1401, Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a site -built subdivision of 35 lots. This request was postponed from the Commissioners' November meeting. The Planning Board recommended approval 5-2. 2. Terry Trotter, Thomasville, is requesting 5.7 acres on SR 1339, Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from RA to RM/CU to build 4 rental dwellings. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. 3. Phil Henley, Asheboro, is requesting 30 acres on SR 2611, Franklinville Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a 37 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. - Comments - Request #1 Berry Bowers stated that only 3 lots front the road and that all lots are highly restrictive. Alvin Myers opposed the development, stating that the road is dangerous. Vicki Summey asked about the acreage involved in the request. Ed Myers said that the road is not safe. Comments - Request #2 Terry Trotter, applicant, offered to answer any questions. Comments - Request #3 Lee Roberts, Greystone Road, Asheboro, offered to answer any questions. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Hal Johnson reported that during the 1990 short session the General Assembly ratified Senate Bill 766, which gives a two-year vested right with respect to any property upon the valid approval of a site-specific development plan by the County, regardless of actual construction or development. The legislation requires that the County identify by ordinance what constitutes a site-specific development plan. To bring Randolph County into compliance with this new law, Mr. Johnson recommended the following amendment to the Randolph County Zoning Ordinance: Amend Article XIII, Administration and Legal Provisions, Section 4, Changes and Amendments, to include "Section 4, Item H: Vested Rights 12/2/91 - Page 5 Requests to establish vested rights in accordance with. G.S. 153A-344.1 by a Site Specific Development Plan shall include that information and process required for issuance of a Conditional Use Permit,.Special Use Permit, or Subdivision Plat approval as specified in the Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance." Comments - Zoning Ordinance Amendment No one spoke. The public hearing was closed. Action on Rezoning Requests On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of Berry Bowers as a Residential Restricted/Conditional Use request, with no more than 29 lots allowed, site -built homes only. Darrell Frye voted no on this request. On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of Terry Trotter. On motion of Davidson, seconded by Petty, the Board approved the request of Phil Henley. Martha Comer abstained from voting due to a conflict of interest. Action on Zoning Ordinance Amendment On motion of Petty, seconded by Davidson, the Board amended the Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance as recommended by Mr. Johnson. Specific wording of the amendment is shown above. Adjournment On motion of Davidson, seconded by Langley, the Board adjourned.