090605September 6, 2005
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 4:00 p.m. in the
Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC.
Commissioners Holmes, Lanier, Frye, Davis and Kemp were present. Rev. Brady Morrison, Science
Hill Friends Meeting, Asheboro, gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Recognition of New Reporter
Chairman Holmes recognized and welcomed Barbara Arntsen, new reporter for the High Point
Enterprise.
Recognition of Retiree
MiMi Cooper, Public Health Director, recognized Ann Newlin, who is retiring from the Health
Department with 20 years of service, and Chairman Holmes presented an engraved clock to her.
Special Presentation to Board
Carolyn Langley, Cooperative Extension Director, presented new calculators to Board members on
behalf of North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
Public Comment Period
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-52.1, Chairman Holmes opened the floor for public comment. No one
spoke.
Additions to the Agenda
Chairman Holmes announced that the following had been added to the agenda: New Business Items
I. Approval of Room in the Inn Contract Aimee Scotton, and Item J. Approve Change in the County's
Mileage Reimbursement Rate—Will Massie and Budget Amendment Item C. Emergency Services
Will Massie.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent
Agenda, as follows:
• approve regular and 4 sets of closed session minutes from 811105 & 8122105 special meeting;
• adopt proclamation declaring the fourth Monday in September as Family Day A Day to Eat Dinner
with Your Children, as follows:
WHEREAS, the use of illegal drugs and the abuse of alcohol and nicotine constitute the greatest threats to
the well-being ofAmerica's children; and
WHEREAS, surveys conducted by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at
Columbia University have consistently found that the more often children and teenagers eat dinner with their
families the less likely they are to smoke, drink and use illegal drugs; and
WHEREAS, teenagers who virtually never eat dinner with their families are 72 percent more likely than the
average teenager to use illegal drugs, alcohol and cigarettes; and
WHEREAS, teenagers who almost always eat dinner with their families are 31 percent less likely than the
average teenager to use illegal drugs, alcohol and cigarettes; and
WHEREAS, the correlation between family dinners and reduced risk for teen substance abuse are well
documented; and
WHEREAS, parental influence is known to be one of the most crucial factors in determining the likelihood of
substance abuse by teenagers; and
WHEREAS, family dinners have long constituted a substantial pillar offamily life in America.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims September 26, 2005
as Family Day –A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Children and urge all citizens to recognize and participate in
its observance.
appoint Dr. D. Luther Hollingsworth and Chris Corsbie as extraterritorial members of Asheboro
Planning BoardBoard of Adjustment;
reappoint Darrell Frye to Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority;
adopt 2006 County, Solid Waste Facility and Library Holiday Schedules, as follows:
Holiday
County
Solid Waste Facility
Library
New Year's Day
1/2 (Mon.)
1/2 (Mon.) closed
1/2 (Mon.)
M.L.King Jr. 's Bday
1/16 (Mon.)
1/16 (Mon.) open
1/16 (Mon.)
Easter
4/14 (Fri.)
4/14 (Fri.) open
4/15 (Sat.) closed
4/14 & 4/15
(Fri. & Sat.)
Memorial Day
5/29 (Mon.)
5/29 (Mon.) closed
5/29 (Mon.)
Independence Day
7/4 (Tues.)
7/4 (Tues.) closed
7/4 (Tues.)
Labor Day
9/4 (Mon.)
9/4 (Mon.) closed
912,914
(Sat. & Mon.)
Fall Festival (Asheboro Library only)
10/7 (Sat.)
Veterans' Day
11/10 (Fri.)
11/10 (Fri.) open
11/10 (Fri.)
Thanksgiving
11/23 & 24
(Thur. & Fri.)
11/23 (Thur.) closed, 11/24 (Fri.)
open, 11/25 (Sat.) open
11/23, 11/24, 11/25
(Thur., Fri., Sat.)
Christmas
12/25 & 12/26
(Mon., Tues.)
12/25(Mon.)closed
12/26 (Tues.) open
12/23, 12/25, 12/26
(Sat., Mon., Tues.)
• ratify individual poll of resolution dated 8/30/05 requesting inclusion in HB 947, as follows:
WHEREAS, education is vitally important to Randolph County, as we realize that our children are our
future; and
WHEREAS, Randolph County has enormous capital outlay needs for facilities for our public schools and
community college; and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners have recently approved the funding for the
construction of two new high schools and a major addition to an elementary school, totaling approximately $57
million, to be financed through the sale of Certificates of Participation, of which the debt service will be paid for
by increases in the property tax;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners hereby
requests that Randolph County be included in House Bill 947, entitled AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN
COUNTIES TO LEVY ONE-HALF CENT LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL
OUTLAY PURPOSES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE PLANT FUND PURPOSES, IF APPROVED BY THE
VOTERS OF THE COUNTIES.
Forestry Services Annual Report
Lloyd Brown, District Forester, updated the Board on the work that our local foresters do. He said
that there were 135 forest management plans written in Randolph County during the 04-05 fiscal year
and gave statistics regarding hazard reduction burning, site preparation, forest establishment and fire
control accomplishments. He mentioned that Randolph County landowners received approximately
$38,000 in cost share assistance to reforest woodland last year.
Mr. Brown also said that for many years all N.C. Forest Service employees have served "on call"
duty during times of high fire danger without any compensation. This meant that personnel could not be
away from their equipment and had to be ready to respond to fire calls around the clock. In essence,
even away from work their time was not their own and without any compensation. Recently, the
division and department implemented a policy to compensate employees for "on call" time at the rate of
$2.00/hour for "on call" hours. It has been projected that it will cost approximately $3,000 per employee
per year for this change. Randolph County's share would be about $1,200 per employee per year. Mr.
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Brown said that his staff would attempt to work within their 05-06 approved budget to make the new
policy work, but he asked for the Board's support should they need additional funds to support this new
"on call" policy.
City of Archdale Request for Resolution for 2 -mile ETJ Extension
Hal Johnson, County Planning Director, said that the City of Archdale is requesting that the Board of
County Commissioners approve the extension of Archdale's extra territorial zoning jurisdiction (etj) to 2
miles beyond the city limits. Since state law requires that a municipality have a population of 10,000
before it can extend its etj to 2 miles, the N.C. General Assembly, on 6/28/05, approved special
legislation to allow Archdale the opportunity to extend its etj up to 2 miles from the city limits.
However, approval by the Board of County Commissioners is required for a city to extend its etj if the
County is enforcing zoning, building codes and subdivision regulations. Because the County already has
zoning in place in the requested area, the City must secure the County's approval by the County's
adoption of a resolution. Once the County has approved the extension, the City must notify the owners
of all parcels of land proposed for addition and must hold a public hearing on the matter.
Commissioner Kemp said that his concern with extending the etj is due to junked vehicles.
Archdale's junked vehicle regulations do not apply outside city limits because the regulations are not
part of their zoning ordinance and the property owners within the extended etj would no longer be
protected from unsightly junked vehicles.
Mayor Bert Lance Stone and Archdale City Planner Jeff Wells said that the City would be willing to
adopt junked vehicle regulations to their zoning ordinance in order to be able to extend its etj.
Frye made a motion, which was seconded by Kemp, to adopt a resolution to extend Archdale's e j up
to 2 miles.
The Board expressed concerns with extending the etj the full 2 miles in some of the requested areas.
Frye and Kemp amended their motion and second to adopt a resolution approving an extension of
Archdale's e j but not extending the full 2 miles, and contingent upon Archdale's adoption and
incorporation of junked vehicles regulations into the City's zoning ordinance. The resolution was
unanimously adopted, as follows:
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute § 160A-360 allows a city to extend its territorial jurisdiction up
to two miles beyond its corporate limits provided that the city has a population of 10, 000 residents or more; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Archdale has a population of approximately 9,800 residents, but has received
authorization through special legislation known as Session Law 2005-115 SB 138, which was ratified by the
General Assembly of the State ofNorth Carolina on the 28th day ofJune 2005, which allows the City ofArchdale
to extend its extraterritorial jurisdiction for a distance of two miles beyond its corporate limits; and,
WHEREAS, N.C.G.S § 160A-360 further provides that the City must seek approval from Randolph County
in the form of a formally adopted resolution prior to the extension of its extraterritorial jurisdiction because the
County has in place zoning, subdivision, and building code regulations that govern the area affected by such an
extension; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Archdale has requested that the County grant its approval of the extension of its
extraterritorial jurisdiction from the City's corporate limits based on the authority given to the City ofArchdale
by the above -referenced legislation.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, effective
anuary 1, 2006, does hereby grant the City ofArchdale the authority to extend its extraterritorial jurisdiction as
shown on the attached map, which is herein incorporated into and made a part of this resolution, subject to the
provisions of Session Law 2005-115, which exempts Archdale from the population requirement of N. C. G.S. §
160A-360 and upon the City's fulfillment of all other requirements of state law regarding said extension, and also
contingent upon the City's adoption and incorporation of junked vehicles regulations into the City's zoning
ordinance.
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Approval of Room In The Inn Contract
Aimee Scotton, Associate County Attorney, said that according to the Board's prior instructions, she
has drafted a contract that will allow the Christians United Outreach Center to administer the Room In
the Inn program in a County -owned house located on Cox Street in Asheboro.
On motion of Lanier, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Room In the
Inn contract, as follows:
This Agreement, made and entered into this 6th day of September 2005, by and between the Christians United
Outreach Center, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "CUOC') and the County of Randolph, a political subdivision
of the State ofNorth Carolina (hereinafter referred to as the "County').
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WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 157-9 gives a County Housing Authority the power to engage in
housing projects; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 157-3(12) defines a housing project as a project to provide safe
and sanitary accommodations for persons of low and/or moderate income; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-376 allows the County to exercise directly those powers
granted by law to County Housing Authorities and further provides that the County may contract with any person,
association or corporation in undertaking any specified community development activities; and
WHEREAS, CUOC administers a program called Room In The Inn ("RITI') that offers the homeless a warm,
safe place to stay temporarily; and
WHEREAS, RITI has historically been a nomadic program, frequently changing locations, and is in need of a
permanent location; and
WHEREAS, Randolph County is the owner of a house located at 323 Cox Street in Asheboro that was
formerly used by the Sandhills Center for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse
services; and
WHEREAS, the house is no longer needed by the Sandhills Center and is available for other use by Randolph
County; and
WHEREAS, it is beneficial and desirable to the County for its homeless population to have the benefit of safe,
temporary housing.
NOW THEREFORE, for valuable consideration and the mutual covenants exchanged between the parties
hereto, it is agreed as follows:
1. CUOC shall administer and manage the RITI program to provide safe, temporary housing to the
homeless on behalf of the County.
2. The County shall provide CUOC with the use of a county -owned house located at 323 Cox Street in
Asheboro (the "Premises') as the RITI location during the term of this Agreement.
3. The County shall pay all real estate taxes and assessments upon the Premises, together with all fire
insurance premiums, and shall continue to carry the Premises on its general liability insurance policy.
4. CUOC shall pay the costs of all utilities incurred in connection with the use of the Premises during the
term of this Agreement.
5. No alterations, changes, or improvements shall be made to the Premises without the express written
consent of the County.
6. CUOC shall perform all normal repairs and maintenance of the Premises during the term of this
Agreement. Responsibility for any major repairs shall be negotiated between the parties at the time that
the need for said repairs arises.
7. CUOC shall have the sole responsibility to the administration of the RITI program, and CUOC
warrants and represents that RITI shall pose no federal or state constitutional problems for the County.
CUOC further warrants that it shall not discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, color,
national origin, sex, age, or disability in the administration of this Agreement.
8. CUOC shall provide insurance to cover its administration of the RITI program and any claims by
individuals involved therewith, whether employees of CUOC, volunteers, clients, or others involved in
the carrying out of this Agreement.
9. CUOC shall indemnify and hold harmless the County, its employees, officers, directors, and agents from
and against any liabilities, obligations, losses, claims, damages, actions, suits, proceedings, costs and
expenses, including attorneys' fees (a) that arise out of, are connected with, or result directly or
indirectly from CUOC's failure to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement; or (b) which
result from any negligent act or omission of CUOC, its employees, volunteers, or agents in the
performance of services or (c) which are a result of any breach of CUOC's warranties contained herein.
10. This Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time upon sixty (60) days prior written notice
to the other party.
11. CUOC shall not assign, transfer, convey, sublet, or otherwise dispose of its obligations under this
Agreement without the previous consent and approval in writing by Randolph County.
12. This Agreement shall not be amended or modified except in writing executed by both parties hereto.
13. This Agreement shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, and any
action filed to enforce the provisions herein shall be filed in the General Court of Justice in Randolph
County, North Carolina.
14. In the event that any paragraph or part of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable under any
law or regulation, all other paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof shall be deemed severable and shall
remain in full force and effect.
15. It is understood that this instrument constitutes the Entire Agreement between the parties and that not
representation or understanding not contained herein shall be binding.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement as of the day and year
first written above.
Presentation and Adoption of National Incident Management System Ordinance
Aimee Scotton, Associate County Attorney, reminded the Board that she and Neil Allen, Emergency
Services Director, had introduced a proposed National Incident Management System Ordinance to the
Board at their August meeting. She said that meetings had been held with representatives from the
County's municipalities, fire departments, and rescue agencies, where the ordinance was presented and
where it received a unanimous vote of approval to recommend it to their respective governing boards,
including the Board of Commissioners, for approval.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the National Incident
Management System Ordinance, as follows:
The County of Randolph ordains: The National Incident Management System.
Section 1. Short Title
This ordinance shall be known and may be cited and referred to as "The National Incident
Management System (NIMS) Ordinance for the County of Randolph. "
Section 2. Intent and Purpose
A. It is the intent and purpose of this Ordinance to formally recognize the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) and adopt the principles and policies of the NIMS that will
insure the complete and efficient utilization of all of the County of Randolph's resources to
combat disaster resulting from enemy actions or other disasters as defined herein.
B. The purpose of the NIMS is to provide a consistent nationwide approach for Federal, State,
territorial, tribal, and local governments to work effectively and efficiently together to
prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause,
size, or complexity.
C. The NIMS provides a common foundation for day to day operations, training and other
preparedness efforts; communicating and sharing information with other responders and
with the public, ordering resources to assist with a response effort, and for integrating new
technologies and standards to support incident management.
Section 3. Definitions
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation of this Ordinance:
A. "Coordinator" means the Coordinator of the Randolph County Emergency Management
Agency, appointed as prescribed in this Ordinance.
B. `Disaster" includes but is not limited to actual or threatened enemy attack, sabotage,
extraordinary fire, flood, storm, epidemic, accident, chemical spill or other impending or
actual calamity endangering or threatening to endanger health, life or property of
constituted government.
C. "Emergency Management" refers to the basic government functions of maintaining the
public peace, health and safety during an emergency. This term includes plans and
preparations for protection and relief, recovery and rehabilitation from effects of an attack
by the forces of an enemy nation or the agents thereof, or a disaster as defined herein. It
does not, however, include any activity that is the primary responsibility of the military
forces of the United States.
D. "Emergency Management Forces" means the employees, equipment and facilities of all
County departments, boards, councils, institutions and commissions; and in addition, it shall
include all volunteer personnel, equipment and facilities contributed by, or obtained from,
volunteer persons or agencies that are assigned the duties of responding to emergencies
within Randolph County.
E. "Incident Command System (ICS) " means the combination of facilities, equipment,
personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational
structure, designed to aid in domestic incident management activities as outlined in the NIMS
Document under Appendix A.
F. "National Incident Management System (NIMS) " means a document produced by the
Department of Homeland Security under the direction of Presidential Directive -5 that
strengthens response capabilities through a balance between flexibility and standardization,
and use of common doctrine, terminology, concepts, principles, and processes.
G. "NIMS Integration Center (NIC) " means the federal agency established to provide strategic
direction and oversight of the NIMS, supporting both routine maintenance and continuous
refinement of the system and its components. NIC develops and facilitates national
standards for the NIMS.
Section 4. Adoption of NIMS.
A. The County formally adopts NIMS as its system of response to a disaster and to provide a
common foundation for training and other preparedness efforts, for communicating and
sharing information with other responders and with the public, for ordering resources to
assist with a response effort and for integrating new technologies and standards to support
incident management.
B. NIMS principles and policies are to be adhered to by all emergency management forces and
across all functional disciplines within Randolph County.
C. Randolph County shall institutionalize the use of the ICS as outlined in Appendix A of NIMS
in order to enhance command, control and communications capabilities.
Section 5. Appointment and Duties of Coordinator.
A. The Randolph County Director of Emergency Services shall serve as the Coordinator of
NIMS operations pursuant to this Ordinance.
B. The Coordinator shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) To consult with other agencies, municipalities, and affected organizations in Randolph
County to recommend levels of NIMS training. However, it shall be the responsibility of
each agency to implement said training and to ensure its own commitment to NIMS.
(2) To oversee Randolph County's commitment to NIMS through planning, training, and
implementation.
Section 6. Violations
It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this Ordinance or
plans issued pursuant to the authority contained herein, or to willfully obstruct, hinder or delay
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any member of the Emergency Management organization as herein defined in the enforcement of
the provisions of this Ordinance or any plan issued hereunder.
Section 7. Severability
Should any of the provisions of this Ordinance be declared invalid for any reason, such
declaration shall not affect the validity of other provisions of this Ordinance, as a whole, it being
the legislative intent that the provisions of this Ordinance shall be severable and remain valid
notwithstanding such declaration.
Section 8. Conflicting Ordinances, Orders, Rules and Regulations Suspended
At all times when the orders, rules and regulations made and promulgated pursuant to this
Ordinance shall be in effect, they shall supersede all existing ordinances, orders, rules and
regulations insofar as the latter may be inconsistent therewith.
Section 9. Applicability Extension
The undersigned municipalities and organizations hereby ratify this ordinance and adopt it as
their own including all forms and conditions specified herein.
Section 10. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect on the e day of September 2005.
Request to Place Monetary Gift into Library Trust Fund
Will Massie, Deputy Finance Officer, said that the Seagrove Library Board of Trustees has requested
that funds in the amount of $3,415 be transferred to the Randolph County Public Library Board of
Trustees Trust Fund since the new Seagrove Library will become a part of the Randolph County Public
Library System on October 1, 2005. On September 1, 1992 the County established the Library Trust
Fund via resolution for the deposit of all bequests and gifts to the Randolph County Public Library, with
each deposit to be so designated for this fund by the Board of Commissioners. The resolution also states
that the Randolph County Public Library Board of Trustees is authorized to control, use and dispose of
all funds from such bequests and gifts as it deems appropriate and in accordance with the wishes of the
donor.
On motion of Lanier, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to place $3,415 into the
Library Trust Fund and charged the Randolph County Public Library Board of Trustees to disperse
these funds for the Seagrove Public Library.
Approval of Mileage Reimbursement Rate Increase
Will Massie said that Randolph County currently reimburses its employees 40.5 cents per mile for
using their personal vehicle for County business. Due to the recent and rapid increase in gasoline prices,
this rate no longer adequately covers our employees' operating costs. A temporary adjustment to the
reimbursement rate is needed until gasoline prices stabilize. For travel reimbursement during the month
of September, he suggested an increase of 4.5 cents to a total standard rate of 45 cents per mile. He
recommended that the Board review the status of the mileage adjustment at their October meeting,
should the Board approve this recommended adjustment.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to increase the County mileage
reimbursement rate to 45 cents per mile for the month of September.
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Budget Amendment—Seagrove Library Capital Proiect Ordinance
Will Massie said that the Seagrove Library Capital Project is rapidly nearing completion. An
amendment to the project ordinance is needed to reflect 1) the interest earned ($7,000) on the bank
account and 2) the sales tax refunds ($5,000) to be received on construction materials. The extra funds
can be used to help pay for the furniture, fixtures, and other costs necessary to open a new facility. The
project total will then be $763,000.
On motion of Lanier, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget
Amendment #2, as follows:
Seagrove Library Capital
Budget Amendment
Project Ordinance
# 2
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Interest Earned
$7,000
Sales Tax Refunds
$5,000
Decrease
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
New Furnishings
$12,000
Budget Amendment—Emergency Services
Will Massie said that in fiscal year 2002-03, the County received $6,000 in donations for a generator
to be used for a planned emergency relief shelter at First Baptist Church. The gifts were from Progress
Energy ($5,000) and REMC ($1,000). The Church has completed the necessary renovations and can
now operate this unit. Emergency Services is requesting the $6,000 be added to the 2005-06 budget so
that the generator can be purchased. Since the funds were received in a prior year, appropriated fund
balance will also be increased.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget
Amendment #8, as follows:
2005-2006 Budget
General Fund --Budget
Ordinance
Amendment # 8
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance
$6,000
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Emergency Services
$6,000
Update on Birkhead Wilderness/Uwharrie Forest Moratorium
Hal Johnson, County Planning Director, reminded the Board that on June 6, 2005, the Board of
Commissioners asked that the Planning Department study current County zoning/growth management
regulations to determine if these regulations were adequate in the environmentally sensitive area of
southern Randolph County that adjoins the Birkhead Wilderness/Uwharrie Forest. The Commissioners
also requested that a special Community Information Meeting be held to solicit comments from property
owners within the study area, which includes those properties that lie within the borders of High Pine
Church Road, Lassiter Mill Road, and the Betty McGee Creek. The study area includes approximately
20 square miles and 212 individual property owners. He also reminded the Board that the County
received an application for a residential subdivision located within the Birkhead Wilderness/Uwharrie
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Forest area that would have included 54 lots on 327 acres. There were numerous concerns expressed at
the public meetings relative to density and compatibility with the National Forest and Wilderness Area.
Therefore, in order to maintain the rural/low density character of this area the Planning Department staff
drafted a plan that recommends increasing what the County already has in place (minimum of 3 acres) in
subdivisions. A new lot size of 10 acres is proposed in 3 new types of subdivisions: Natural Heritage
Subdivisions (Overlay District), Natural Heritage Cluster Subdivision (Overlay District) and a Family
Subdivision. The new Family Subdivision is designed to provide greater flexibility for long-time
property owners to divide land among immediate family members that will help maintain the
continuance and heritage of rural family lands. On August 25, 2005 approximately 60 landowners from
within the study area (over 200 were invited) attended an informal Community Information Meeting.
All were given copies of the draft plan. Most supported the concept of low density development that
would be based on one residence per ten acres within the study area. They understood that, if approved,
new developments that met these standards could be expected in this area. Much support was expressed
for the new special Family Subdivision rules being proposed for this area. However, several citizens felt
these rules needed to be better defined to prevent abuse. The Randolph County Planning Board will
consider the revisions at a special meeting on 9/20/05. Recommendations from the Planning Board will
be forwarded to the County Commissioners for any final decision. A public hearing to formally
consider any revisions will be held at the County Commissioners October 3, 2005 meeting.
Public Hearing and Budget Amendment on the Expenditure of Public Funds on the Randolph
County Economic Development Corporation's Randleman Property
Chairman Holmes opened the duly advertised public hearing at 6 p.m. Bonnie Renfro, Randolph
County EDC President, explained that the EDC, in April 2000, purchased a 47.3 -acre site in Randleman
for development of its second industrial park. Another 5.61 acres was placed under option. This
property, now known as the West Randleman Business Park, was financed by the EDC through a bank
loan for $762,500 with a credit line of up to $1 million for additional development costs. The Randolph
County Board of Commissioners agreed to assist with the cost of debt service as needed for the project.
In October 2004, 17.18 acres of land was sold to Rheem Air Conditioning Distribution Center. In
December 2004, the EDC purchased 3.241 acres of the optioned acreage. Total acreage available
currently is 33.36 acres, with 2.3 acres under option. The loan balance is $436,993.04 and the debt
service payment due September 2005 is $23,628.60. Following Board approval these funds will be
reimbursed to the EDC via a transfer from the Economic Development Reserve Fund.
Chairman Holmes asked for public comment and, hearing none, closed the public hearing.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve the $23,628.60
interest payment for the EDC.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget Amendment
#9, which transfers $23,628.60 to the EDC from the Economic Development Reserve Fund, as follows:
2005-2006 Budget Ordinance
General Fund --Budget Amendment
#9
Revenues
Increase Decrease
Transfer from Economic Development Reserve
$23,629
Appropriations
Increase Decrease
Other Economic Development Appropriations
$23,629
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Closed Session—Economic Development
At 6:12 p.m. on motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the voted unanimously to go into closed session
to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of business in the area, pursuant to
N. C. G. S.143 -318.11(a) (4).
Public Hearings Set for Economic Development
After returning to regular session, on motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted
unanimously to set public hearings for 6:30 jointly with the City of Asheboro and 7: 00 p. m. jointly with
the City of Randleman on 9/22/05 for economic development purposes.
Rezoning Public Hearing
At 6:30 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests.
Hal Johnson, Planning & Zoning Director, presented the following requests, and Chairman Holmes
opened the public hearing for comments on each request and closed it before taking action on each
request.
1. KEVIN HILL, Seagrove, North Carolina, is requesting that 10.40 acres located on N.C. Hwy 42
South, Grant Township, Zoo Growth Area, be rezoned from E-1 to CVOM-CU. Tax ID# 7688592767.
The proposed Conditional Use Zoning District would specifically allow the development of a 4 -lot
residential subdivision for single -wide mobile homes, double -wide mobile homes, modular homes, or
site -built homes. The Planning Board considered this request at public meeting on August 2, 2005, and
unanimously recommended that this request be denied as inconsistent with the Growth Management
Plan for this area.
Jerry King, surveyor, speaking on behalf of the applicant, said that Mr. Hill has asked that his
request be withdrawn.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to accept Mr. Hill's request
to withdraw his rezoning application.
2. SCHWARZ PROPERTIES, LLC., Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that .69 acre located at
9124 US Hwy 64 West, Tabernacle Township, Lake Reese Watershed, be rezoned from Residential
Agricultural to Highway Commercial/Conditional Use. Secondary Growth Management Area. Tax ID#
6793201625. The proposed Conditional Use Zoning District would specifically allow the existing
building to be used for commercial retail sales with an upstairs residential apartment. The Planning
Board considered this request at public meeting on August 2, 2005, and unanimously recommended that
this request be approved as consistent with the Growth Management Plan for this area.
Frank Edmondson IV, Asheboro, speaking on behalf of the applicant, said that Mr. Schwarz will
bring this building up to code.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of
Schwarz Properties.
3. RAY BUTLER, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 8.12 acres located on Earnhardt Road
(at Jericho Butler Drive), Back Creek Township, Secondary Growth area, be rezoned from RA to
CVOR-CU. Tax ID#=s 7723498188, 7723486801, 7723581725, and 7723488920. The proposed
Conditional Use Zoning District would specifically allow the development of a 5 -lot residential
subdivision for Class A double -wide mobile homes, modular homes, or site -built homes. The Planning
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Board considered this request at public meeting on August 2, 2005, and unanimously recommended that
this request be approved as consistent with the Growth Management Plan for this area.
Tracy Pierce, 3835 Earnhardt Rd., said that she owns about 5 acres adjoining the proposed
subdivision and doesn't want to see any double-wides or modular homes because they would devalue
her property.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Ray
Butler with the condition that only off -frame modular or site -built homes be allowed.
4. TERRY MOFFITT, Ramseur, North Carolina, is requesting that 2.89 acres located on US Hwy 64
East (just east of Reed Creek Road), Columbia Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to
Office Institutional/Conditional Use. Municipal Growth Management Area. Tax ID# 8712164099. The
proposed Conditional Use Zoning District would specifically allow the construction of a 52' x 128'
building for a religious conference and educational center. Property Owner - Elizabeth L. Spencer. The
Planning Board considered this request at public meeting on August 2, 2005, and unanimously
recommended that this request be approved as consistent with the Growth Management Plan for this
area.
Donny Wright, 956 Rock Cliff Terrace, Asheboro, spoke in support of this request.
Terry Moffitt, 6573 Buffalo Foard Rd., Asheboro, spoke in support of this request.
Elizabeth Spencer, property owner, spoke in support of this request, saying that she can't think of a
better use for her property.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Terry
Moffitt.
5. TOBY STRIDER, Randleman, North Carolina, is requesting that 19.33 acres located on Kindley
Farm Road, Franklinville Township, Secondary Growth Area, be rezoned from RA to CVOR-CU. Tax
ID# 7791340186. The proposed Conditional Use Zoning District would specifically allow the
development of a 18 -lot residential subdivision (with buffers as per site plan) for Class A double -wide
mobile homes, modular homes, or site -built homes with a minimum house size of 1,200 sq. ft. The
Planning Board considered this request at public meeting on August 2, 2005, and recommended that this
request be denied by a vote of 6 to 1; McLeod voted against the motion. The Planning Board expressed
concern regarding the proposed density, inadequate buffers, and housing type.
Toby Strider, applicant, spoke in support of his request, saying that he thinks the proposed
subdivision will fit right in with surrounding homes since there are many mobile home parks in the area.
Darrell Wright, 3540 Wright Farm Lane, Franklinville, said that there are already enough mobile
homes in the area. They already have problems with neighbors' dogs and trash. A 25 -ft. buffer is not
enough. The area schools are already overcrowded. He doesn't believe the land will support that many
more septic tanks. He says he farms the area and that the land stays wet.
Frye made a motion to deny the request of Toby Strider; Davis seconded. Following discussion, the
motion and second were withdrawn.
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On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to delay the request of Toby
Strider for I month, to give the applicant a chance to improve his site plan by increasing house size
square footage and buffers and decreasing the number of lots.
6. ERIC DAVIS, Randleman, North Carolina, is requesting that 8 acres (out of 36.80 acres) located on
US Hwy 220 Bus North (just south of Holder Inman Road), Level Cross Township, Randleman Lake
Watershed, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Heavy Industrial/Conditional Use. Primary
Growth Management Area. Tax ID# 7767261213. The proposed Conditional Use Zoning District
would specifically allow the construction of a 100' x 200' building (and buffers as per site plan) to
manufacture building materials. The Planning Board considered this request at public meeting on
August 2, 2005, and unanimously recommended that this request be approved as consistent with the
Growth Management Plan for this area.
Eric Davis, applicant, spoke in support of his request, saying that he will use recycled asphalt on the
driveway for dust control and will use Level 2 buffers.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of Eric
Davis.
7. GREG BRYANT, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 12.01 acres located on Wicker
Lovell Road (just north of Carl Allred Road), Franklinville Township, Secondary Growth Area, be
rezoned from RA to CVOE-CU. Tax ID# 7773891426. The proposed Conditional Use Zoning District
would specifically allow the development of a 4 -lot residential subdivision for conventional modular
homes, or site -built homes with a minimum house size of 1,300 sq. ft. Property Owner - William
Redding. The Planning Board considered this request at public meeting on August 2, 2005, and
recommended that this request be approved by a vote of 6 tol; Ridge voted against the motion. The
Planning Board expressed concern regarding the 1,300 sq. ft. housing size.
Greg Bryant, 5688 Gallimore Town Rd., Trinity, spoke in support of this request, saying that the
septic systems will be on-site systems.
Frank Allred, 2434 Wicker Lovell Rd., said that he is not opposed to this proposed housing
development but he would like to have some input on the restrictions. He wants to make sure that there
is only one house per lot and only one family per house. He prefers stick -built homes to modular and
would like to see the minimum house size increased to 1,800 sq. ft. Also, 3 -acre lots would look better.
He also has concerns about run-off He distributed pictures of houses in the community to the Board.
Carla Lovell, 2554 Wicker Lovell Rd., said that the community would be "going backwards" if the
minimum house size was 1,300 sq. ft.
Approximately 14 people raised their hands in opposition to this request.
The applicant changed his request to 1,500 sq. ft. minimum house size.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of
Greg Bryant, with the amended condition of 1, 500 sq. ft. minimum house size.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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J. Harold Holmes, Chairman Darrell L. Frye
Phil Kemp
Arnold Lanier
Robert B. Davis
Cheryl A. Ivey, Deputy Clerk to the Board
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