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December 6, 2004
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, Kemp, Frye, Davis, and Mason were present. Rev. Ben Chavis, Randolph
County Tax Supervisor, gave the invocation, and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Recognition of Randolph County Outstanding Volunteers for 2003
Garlene Rich, Randolph County Volunteer Center Director, recognized Randolph County's North
Carolina Outstanding Volunteer Award winners for 2004: Richard A. Brooks, Ann M. Hoover, E.
Louis Keen, Carmen Liberatore, and Iris W. Bristow. Chairman Holmes presented certificates of
appreciation to the volunteers on behalf of the Board of Commissioners.
Recognition of Retiree
Chairman Holmes presented an engraved clock to Tamra Long, who is retiring from the Tax
Department with 27 years of service.
Recognition of Out2oin2 County Commissioner
Chairman Holmes recognized Robert Mason for his years of service as County Commissioner from
11/96 — 11/04 and presented him with an engraved clock.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Mason, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of
the November 2004 regular and closed session minutes, as presented.
Adjournment
The old Board adjourned.
New Board Seated
At this time, the new Board was seated and the meeting was called to order. Commissioners
Holmes, Frye, Kemp, Davis and Lanier were present.
Reorganization of Board
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following
appointments: Chairman, Harold Holmes; Vice Chairman, Darrell Frye; County Attorney, Alan
Pugh; Associate County Attorney, Aimee Scotton; Clerk to the Board, Alice Dawson; Deputy Clerk to
the Board, Cheryl Ivey; Representative to the Board of Health, Robert Davis; Representative to the
Consolidated Mental Health Board, Darrell Frye; Representative to the Social Services Board, Arnold
Lanier; Representative to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Arnold Lanier; Representative to the
High Point Transportation Advisory Board, Darrell Frye; PTCOG Delegate, Darrell Frye; Piedmont
Triad Partnership, Darrell Frye; Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation, Darrell Frye;
Regional Planning Organization, Robert Davis.
Consent Agenda Addition and Approval
Chairman Holmes added Item F to the Consent Agenda: Appoint Don Hancock to replace Mary
Wade Carlson on the Consolidated Mental Health Board.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent
Agenda, as follows:
• adopt DOT Resolution Adding Walnut Creek Lane in the Walnut Creek Subdivision, as follows:
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WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has investigated 0.30 mile Walnut Creek Lane in the
Walnut Creek Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the subject street has been found to meet minimum requirements for addition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners that 0.30
mile Walnut Creek Lane in the Walnut Creek Subdivision be added to the Division of Highways' Secondary
Road System.
• reappoint Linda Covington to the Adult Care Home Adv. Committee;
• reappoint Donnie Lassiter to the Seagrove-UlahMetropolitan Water District;
• reappoint Ted Hollingsworth, Steve Holland, Rodney Moody (Alternate), Betty Hilliard
(Alternate) to the Randleman Planning & Zoning Board;
• appoint Dr. Ed Butler & Jane Reid and Reappoint Dr. Charles West, Dr. Stephen Headlee, &
Dr. Tina Byrd to the Randolph County Board of Health;
• appoint Don Hancock to replace Mary Wade Carlson on the Consolidated Mental Health Board.
Additions to New Business Agenda
Chairman Holmes said that the following items had been added to the New Business Agenda:
O. Appoint Reid Pell as alternate member of the Randolph County Planning & Zoning Board;
P. Closed Session (Economic Development Project);
Q. Closed Session (Consult with Attorney).
Chairman Holmes said that the following Budget Amendments had been added to the Budget
Amendment Agenda:
E. Elections Grant;
F. Randleman Dam Capital Project Fund.
Announcement of Results of Recreation Referendum; Approval of Resolution
Frank Willis presented the Board of Elections' Certification of Official Results for the Parks and
Recreation Funding Referendum that was held during the General Election of Randolph County on
November 2, 2004, as follows:
Precinct FOR AGAINST
01
307
444
02
236
377
03
328
506
04
322
566
05
212
374
06
318
462
07
230
349
08
189
331
09
155
363
10
178
406
11
149
446
12
308
338
13
311
745
14
75
351
15
250
658
16
268
650
17
164
565
139
18
162
555
19
201
616
20
237
654
21
305
857
22
319
579
23
409
750
24
44
349
25
236
531
26
264
571
27
27
174
28
255
392
29
380
812
30
312
646
31
271
772
32
383
861
33
173
362
34
222
684
35
258
616
36
279
664
37
384
486
38
427
732
39
432
737
40
149
502
ABSENTEE
4,196
8,687
CURBSIDE
0
0
PROVISIONAL
235
411
TRANSFER
0
3
Totals
14,560 32%
30,934 68%
On motion of Davis, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve a resolution
required by N. C. G. S. 153A -149D, as follows:
WHEREAS, by direction of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Randolph, in the State of
North Carolina, a special election was duly called and held for said County on November 2, 2004 for the
purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said County the question hereinafter set forth, and the said
Board has received from the Randolph County Board of Elections a certification of the results of the election,
and has determined the results of said election to be as hereinafter stated;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners hereby
makes the following statement of the result of said election in answer to the question:
"Shall Randolph County be authorized to levy annually a property tax at a rate not in excess of two
cents on the one hundred dollars ($100.00) value of property subject to taxation for the purpose of
parks and recreation?"
1) The total number of voters who voted "YES" was 14,560.
2) The total number ofvoters who voted `NO" was 30,934.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the question in the form submitted was defeated by the vote of a
majority of those who voted thereon at said election.
BE IT FINALL YRESOL VED that any action or proceeding challenging the regularity or validity of this
tax referendum must be begun within 30 days after December 9, 2004 (date of publication).
Presentation of Resolution by Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Board of Directors
Concerning Randleman Lake Recreation Planning & County Recreation Commission
Hal Johnson, Planning Director, said that by the County formally adopting a recreation plan, our
municipalities would have a better opportunity to receive grants for expansion of their parks and
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recreation facilities. He reviewed a resolution adopted by the TDA on November 17, 2004, that
encourages the Board of Commissioners to establish a County parks and recreation commission that
would serve as an advisory body to the County Commissioners on matters related to future county
recreation planning. The resolution also supports continued county planning to maximize the
recreation/tourism potential of Randleman Lake. In addition, the resolution includes a request that the
Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority consider and reserve two controlled lake access points for
Randolph County if the PTRWA ever considers granting such requests from local governments.
Commissioner Frye asked Mr. Johnson what the TDA uses the current occupancy tax revenues for.
Mr. Johnson said that the current plan is to use most of these monies for operational expenses for the
proposed visitors center along future I-73/74 in Seagrove.
The Board directed Mr. Johnson to make a presentation at the Board's January, 2005 meeting on
the recommended controlled access point sites for the Randleman Lake.
Declare Dog Kennel Surplus and Approve Donation to the Liberty Police Department
Chief Deputy Allen McNeill asked the Board to declare an American K-9 Corp. dog kennel owned
by the County as surplus and to allow the Sheriffs Office to donate it to the Liberty Police
Department. He said that the kennel is no longer used and was bought in the early 1990s for
approximately $1,000.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to declare the American K-9
Corp. dog kennel surplus and approved the donation of the kennel to the Liberty Police Department.
Award Rehabilitation Contracts for Scattered Site Housing Proiects
Patty Brown, Assistant to the Public Works Director, said that we are now ready to award contracts
on the second group of homes selected for rehabilitation via Scattered Site Housing Community
Development Block Grant funds. She said that the work on the first group (4 homes) has been
completed. Three more homes have been selected by the Scattered Site Housing Committee and
Hobbs, Upchurch and Associates, our consultants, for approval by the Commissioners. These are the
homes of Ann Harrison, Edith Dick and Jewel Copple. Bids packages were issued on November 9,
2004 at a pre-bid meeting with the contractors. Bids were received on November 16, 2004. Three bids
were received for each of the homes, as follows:
Ann Harrison
Edith Dick
Jewel Copple
Barker Construction $51,727.00
$46,671.00
$42,777.00
Glen King Construction $39,575.00
$33,975.00*
$28,855.00*
Glen Avery Construction $39,500.00*
$38,700.00
$37,800.00
* Apparent low bidder
Ms. Brown requested that the Board of Commissioners award three different contracts. For the home
of Ann Harrison, Glen Avery Construction was the low bidder; however, he has declined to accept the
contract, feeling it not worthwhile to travel the distance from Dunn, NC for just one contract. For the
home of Ann Harrison, Ms. Brown requested that the Board award the contract to Glen King
Construction, the next lowest bidder, in the amount of $39,575.00. For the home of Edith Dick, she
requested the contract be awarded to Glen King Construction in the amount of $33,975.00. For the
home of Jewel Copple, she requested that the contract be awarded to Glen King Construction in the
amount of $28,855.00. References have been verified by our consultant for the contractor for whom
we are requesting contracts be awarded. Unlike most construction contracts let by the County, these
contracts will be a three-way contract between the County, the contractor and the homeowner. A
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recapture provision is included in the grant; therefore, a deed of trust will be held on the property for
an eight-year period.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to award 3 separate
contracts to Glen King Construction for the homes of Ann Harrison in the amount of $39,5 75, Edith
Dick's home in the amount of $33,975 and Jewel Copple 's home in the amount of $28,855.
Public Hearing on Closing of Spring Street in Seagrove; Adoption of Order
Aimee Scotton, Associate County Attorney, reminded the Board that the residents of Spring Street
have requested that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners act to permanently close that
portion of Spring Street that lies in Randolph County. The procedure for closing a public road or
easement is governed by North Carolina General Statute §153A-241. The Board adopted a resolution
of intent to close the road on November 1, 2004, as required by general statute, and set a public hearing
for 5:00 p.m. on December 6, 2004. After all interested parties are allowed to voice their views, if the
Board of Commissioners is satisfied that closing this road will not be detrimental to public interest and
will not deprive any individual of access to his property, the Board may adopt an order closing the
road. A certified copy of the order shall then be filed with the Register of Deeds office.
Chairman Holmes opened the duly advertised public hearing.
Ricky Martinez, 319 Little River Rd., Seagrove, said that the street is not really a street; it's more
of a driveway. He said that 3 property owners are affected by the street. He spoke in support of closing
the road.
Lacy Scott, 477 Scott Farm Rd., said that he owns the property on the south side of the street and
he spoke in support of closing the street. He said the street has never been used.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to approve an order closing
the road, as follows:
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners received a request from the residents to
permanently close the following section of Spring Street:
From its intersection with Little River Road to where it enters the jurisdiction of the Town of Seagrove.
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2004, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution
declaring its intent to close said street or easement and set a public hearing on the issue for December 6, 2004,
all in accordance with North Carolina General Statute §153A-241; and
WHEREAS, on November 29, 2004, notices of the closing and public hearing were prominently posted
in two places along the road; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing set by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners on
November 1, 2004 was published once a week for three successive weeks before the hearing (on November 15,
22, and 29); and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners has determined through the public hearing
that the closing of the aforesaid street is not contrary to the public interest and that no individual owning
property in the vicinities of said street would be deprived of reasonable means of ingress and egress to his
property;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners that the
above -referenced portion of Spring Street be permanently closed and that all right, title, and interest in its
respective right-of-way is vested in those persons owning lots or parcels of land adjacent to the street or
easement.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that a certified copy of this Order shall be filed in the Register of Deeds
Office.
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Award Bid for Purchase of Ambulances
Audrey Alexander, Purchasing Technician, said that pursuant to G.S. 143-129 formal bidding
requirements, request for bids for two (2) Type I, Class I Ambulances for our Emergency Services
department was issued on 10/18/04. Bid packages were mailed to 3 different potential vendors. Two
vendors responded to this Request for Bids. On 11/16/04 the following sealed bids were opened and
read. The bids received were for 2005 Ford chassis vehicles.
Vendor Unit Cost Total Bid
Southeastern Specialty Vehicles $76,949.00$153,898.00
Wheeled Coach of NC $79,557.00 $159,114.00
* Low bidder
Neil Allen and his staff reviewed these bids and checked references. Southeastern Specialty
Vehicles has met our specifications as well as the requirements of being a responsive and responsible
bidder. The Emergency Services department has identified $80,000.00 per vehicle within the EMS
budget for the purchase of these ambulances. She recommended that the Board of Commissioners
approve and award the bid for the two (2) Type I, Class I Ambulances for the Emergency Services
department to Southeastern Specialty Vehicles at a total cost of $153,898.00.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to award the bid for 2
ambulances to Southeastern Specialty Vehicles at a total cost of $153,898.
Approve Purchase of 911 Software Upgrade
Neil Allen, Emergency Services Director, said that Emergency Services is requesting approval for
a software upgrade to the 911 Emergency Telephone System. Release 5.0 is an upgrade to CML's line
of emergency communications hardware and software products that have resulted from direct
collaboration with 911 centers across the nation. During the last ten years wireless (cell phone) calls
have grown to the point that almost half the calls received are now coming from people using wireless
phones. However, the location of wireless callers is harder to pinpoint and takes a longer time. As well,
wireless callers, with the best of intentions, can tie up the 911 system reporting the same incident,
while callers with other emergencies wait in queue for their calls to be answered. Release 5.0 is a
significant upgrade with four main features allowing centers to operate more efficiently in handling the
wireless calls. The complete cost of the upgrade, including software, installation and maintenance, is
$45,061.38. There is already $20,000 in the Emergency Services budget for the purchase but the
purchase would require a budget amendment for the remaining $25,062.00 from the Emergency
Telephone System Fund. This upgrade has been reviewed and approved by the Randolph County
Technology Policy Team. Sprint is our single -source provider for the Emergency Telephone System
Software.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve the purchase of
the software upgrade from Sprint in the amount of $45,061.38 and approved Budget Amendment #16,
which appropriates the additional $25, 062 from the Emergency Telephone System Fund, as follows:
2404-2005 Budget OrdinanceGeneral Fund -Amendment #16
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance
$25,062
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Wireline
$15,038
Wireless
$10,024
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Demonstration of 2004 Color Digital Orthophoto2raphy
Ben Chavis, Randolph County Tax Supervisor, said that the new color digital orthophotography,
which was completed in late October, has been loaded into the County's GIS system. He reminded the
Board that they had approved the project and awarded the bid for $111,290 to Spatial Data Consultants
of High Point on January 5, 2004. The project's actual final cost was $96,290. Mr. Chavis gave a video
demonstration of the new technology.
Request for Purchase of Replacement Vehicle in Tax Department; Budget Amendment
Ben Chavis told the Board that on 10/22/04, a County -owned 1998 Ford Taurus being driven by a
Tax Department appraiser was rear-ended while the appraiser was doing fieldwork. The vehicle was
deemed totaled by the other party's insurance company since the other party was found to be at fault.
We have received the proceeds from the other party's insurance company in the amount of $4,340 and
now need to purchase another Ford Taurus to replace the one that was wrecked. The 2005 Ford Taurus
on State Contract is $13,278, which includes NC State Highway Use Tax. The balance needed to
purchase the replacement vehicle for the department is $8,938.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget
Amendment #17, which appropriates $8,938 from Fund Balance and accounts for the $4,340 from the
insurance company for the purchase of the replacement vehicle, as follows:
2004-2005 Budget Ordinance General Fund - Amendment #17
Revenues
Increase Decrease
Miscellaneous
$4,340
Appropriated Fund Balance
$8,938
Appropriations
Increase Decrease
Tax
$13,278
Repeal Old and Adopt New Employee Assistance Policy
Kim Newsom, County Personnel Director, said that the County's current Employee Assistance
Program Policy was adopted in October of 1996 and has served us well for many years, with Randolph
Mental Health and then Sandhills Mental Health providing our EAP services. Now that Sandhills
Mental Health has begun the divestiture process of certain mental health services, we are faced with
selecting a new entity to become our EAP provider, effective January 1, 2005. Since Sandhills has
notified us that they will not provide services beyond December 31, 2004, we plan to utilize Frank
Horton Associates to replace Sandhills at the beginning of the new calendar year. A group of
employers was formed to establish a RFP process, screen and evaluate proposals, and recommend a
provider who could best meet the service requirements for an Employee Assistance program at the
lowest cost. Frank Horton Associates was the recommended provider by that employers' group,
following the evaluation of six proposals received by Sandhills Mental Health, who facilitated the
process. They have many years of experience in this field and multiple resources to assist our
employees with a wide array of health/behavioral problems that may affect their well-being and/or
their performance on the job. An annual contract for these EAP services is expected to cost $12,600.
Per discussions with Michael Watson, Sandhills Area Program will return $6,300 to the County from
our allocation to them for County General Contribution to cover the cost for the next six months. The
County can then begin an annual contract with Frank Horton Associates, effective July 1, 2005. Mr.
Newsom requested that the Board 1) repeal the 1996 Employee Assistance Program Policy, 2) adopt
this new policy, effective January 1, 2005, and 3) authorize the County Manager to execute the new
contract with Frank Horton Associates to provide our EAP services, effective January 1, 2005.
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On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to repeal the 1996 Employee
Assistance Policy, adopt the new policy, which follows, and authorized the County Manager to execute
the new contract with Frank Horton Associates to provide the County's EAP services, effective
January 1, 2005.
RANDOLPH COUNTYEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMPOLICY (January 2005)
PURPOSE: To establish a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program to provide assessment and referral
services to County employees who have behavioral/health problems occurring in their personal lives that are
impacting their well-being and/or their performance on the job.
PROGRAM GOALS:
1. The primary goal of the Employee Assistance Program is to restore the employee's well-being and his
job performance. To accomplish this, the Employee Assistance Program will attempt to:
A. motivate the individual to voluntarily seek and accept the help offered through the
Employee Assistance Program.
B. protect the dignity of the employee by maintaining confidentiality.
C. retain valuable employees.
2. The goal of the Employee Assistance Program is also to provide the manager or supervisor with a
resource to offer employees experiencing personal problems.
PHILOSOPHY.
The Employee Assistance Program is a benefit available to all County employees who may be in need of assistance
with counseling during personal difficulties. The Employee Assistance Program is a supportive approach to
resolving personal problems before they have a substantial impact on the employee and his job. It also provides the
manager/supervisor with an additional resource he can use to retain our most valuable resource, the employee. A
request for entry into the Employee Assistance Program can be initiated by either the employee or the employer, but
it is always contingent upon the approval of the employee. The manager does not diagnose the employee's problem
but must provide the Employee Assistance Program Counselor with accurate and factual documentation outlining
the unacceptable behavior or performance problem that warrants entry into the Employee Assistance Program. All
proceedings are held in the highest confidence allowed or demanded by Federal or State law or County personnel
policies.
D UTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. The County will:
A. provide the necessary support to implement and sustain an effective functional Employee
Assistance Program.
B. designate an Employee Assistance provider to serve Randolph County employees and their
family members living in the same household with coverage available 365 days a year, 24
hours a day, concerning a variety of behavioral/health problems.
2. The Personnel Director will:
A. develop an Employee Assistance Program in support of this policy.
B. serve as a liaison between the County and the designated EAP provider.
C. ensure the confidentiality of all documents and communications about employee
participation in the Employee Assistance Program consistent with Federal and State laws
and County personnel policies.
D. coordinate an aggressive and comprehensive educational program to ensure that all
employees and managers/supervisors know of and understand the procedures for using the
Employee Assistance Program.
E. serve as an "ex -officio" member of all committees, teams, etc., formed in support of this
policy.
3. The Department Head/Supervisor will:
A. comply with all the provisions of this policy and the supporting Employee Assistance
Program.
B. follow all the steps in the Employee Assistance Program referral process.
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C. maintain the confidentiality of all employee communication and documentation concerning
participation in the Employee Assistance Program.
D. not use the Employee Assistance Program as a disciplinary device, nor make continued
employment contingent upon entry into the Employee Assistance Program.
E. provide the Employee Assistance Program Counselor with the specific reason for the
employee's referral and present accurate and factual documentation to support the reason
for referral.
4. The Employee:
A. may seek entry into the Employee Assistance Program without informing any other
employee, including his manager/supervisor.
B. will not be required to reveal to anyone that he is in the Employee Assistance Program, nor
may he be sanctioned in any way for refusal to provide any information concerning his
participation.
C. must inform his department head/supervisor of scheduled visits and attendance at Employee
Assistance Program counseling sessions if the employee had voluntarily agreed to enter the
Employee Assistance Program as a result of supervisory concern about substandard job
performance or inappropriate behavior. This applies only to the fact of scheduling and
attendance but not to the substance of the counseling.
D. cannot be forced into the Employee Assistance Program against his will.
REVIEW.- This policy will be reviewed annually by the Personnel Director and is effective January], 2005.
Pawnbroker License Renewal
On motion of Davis, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to approve the pawnbroker
license renewal for Frank Chamberlin for one year.
Set Special Meeting Date
On motion of Lanier, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to set 4 p.m. on December 9,
2004, for a joint meeting with the Randolph County Board of Education in order to discuss proposed
schools capital projects and funding.
Elect Voting Delegate for NCACC Legislative Goals Conference
On motion of Davis, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to elect Darrell Frye as the
voting delegate for the NCA CC Legislative Goals Conference in January.
Appointment of Alternate Member of Randolph County Planning Board
On motion of Davis, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Reid Pell as an
alternate member of the Randolph County Planning Board.
Budget Amendment—Health Department
Jane Leonard, Deputy Finance Officer, said that the Health Department has received $1300 for
travel purposes for Child Service Coordination and $5341 for medical supplies for Family Planning.
Also Childhood Lead Revenues are less than what was originally projected and will be reduced by
$2200. A budge amendment is needed to reflect these changes.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget
Amendment #18, as follows:
2004-2005 Budget Ordinance General Fund– Amendment #18
Revenues
Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental
$4441
Appropriations
Increase Decrease
Public Health
$4441
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Budget Amendment—HRSA Bioterrorism Preparedness Grant
Will Massie, Deputy Finance Officer, said that Randolph County has received a $31,315 grant
from the North Carolina Office of Emergency Services. This grant will be used to help meet critical
benchmarks defined by the Federal Health Resources and Services Administration. The funds will be
used to upgrade technology and personal protective equipment in our Emergency Medical Services.
There is no local match required.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget
Amendment #19, as follows:
2004-2005 Budget Ordinance General Fund– Amendment #19
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental
$31,315
$1,749,000
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Emergency Services
$31,315
Budget Amendment—Elections (One -Stop Voting)
Will Massie said that Randolph County received a $2,328 grant from the NC State Board of
Elections to improve our One -Stop Voting process. The funds were used during the past election for
additional part-time salaries and FICA, travel, and computer hardware.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget
Amendment #20, as follows:
2004-2005 Budget Ordinance General Fund - Amendment #20
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental
$2,328
$1,749,000
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Elections
$2,328
Budget Amendment—Randleman Dam Capital Proiect Fund
Will Massie said that at the November 2004 Commissioners' meeting, the Board authorized the
purchase of an additional four million gallons per day (mgd) in water rights in the Randleman Lake,
which is anticipated to cost approximately $6,994,000. The County will finance three million gallons
per day through the proposed installment purchase agreement with BB&T and sell another one mgd to
the City of Archdale. The Randleman Dam Capital Project Fund will need to be amended to reflect
these authorizations.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve Budget
Amendment #2, as follows:
2004-2005 Budget Ordinance Randleman Dam Capital Project Fund - Amendment #2
Revenues
Increase Decrease
Proceeds from Installment Purchase
$5,245,000
Sale of Rights to Archdale
$1,749,000
Appropriations
Increase Decrease
Dam Construction
$6,994,000
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Closed Session
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously at 6:05 p.m. to go into
closed session to consult with the County Attorney to consider and give instructions concerning a
judicial action titled "State of North Carolina, on Relation of, County of Randolph vs. Clarence Ray
Jernigan individually and d/b/a Heath Amusement; Heath Cigarette and Music Service, Inc. d/b/a
Heath Amusement; and James Worth Heath individually and d/b/a Heath Amusement, " pursuant to
N. C. G. S. 143-318.11(a) (3) and to discuss matters relating to the location of expansion of business in
the area, pursuant to NCGS 143-318.1 ] (a) (4).
The Board returned to regular session at 6:42 p.m.
Rezoning Public Hearing
At 6:45 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. WGS, LLC, Trinity, North Carolina, is requesting that 6.65 acres (out of 9.33 acres) located at the
end of Prospect Court, Trinity Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Light
Industrial/Conditional Use. Tax ID# 6798261637. The proposed Conditional Use Permit would
provide an additional lot in Prospect Industrial Park. The Planning Board considered this request at
public meeting on November 9, 2004, and recommended unanimously that this request be approved as
consistent with the Growth Management Plan as a Primary Growth Area.
W.G. Sink, applicant, said that he has a manufacturer ready to move in. There is a mobile home on
the property that he may sell.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of
WGS, LLC.
2. GREGORY KENYON, Siler City, North Carolina, is requesting that approximately 22 acres
located on Deep River Church Road, Coleridge Township, be rezoned to allow a residential
subdivision overlay. Tax ID# 8618282878. The Conditional Use Zoning District would specifically
allow a 6 -lot rural residential subdivision primarily for doublewide mobile homes. The Conditional
Use Permit would further require a 35' no -cut buffer along the east property line. The Planning Board
considered this request at public meeting on November 9, 2004, and recommended unanimously that
this request be denied.
Russell Lineberry spoke in favor of the request, saying that there would be no single- or double-
wides, only site -built and off -frame modular home. The average lot size would be 3.6 acres. He would
include a restriction of no double-wides. He said that the minimum house size would be either 1300 or
1400 sq. ft. There will be a 35 -ft. no cut buffer around the property. He said that all trash currently on
the property would be cleaned up. He also said that he knows most of the people who plan to build in
the proposed subdivision and that their children already attend school in the area.
Kenneth Temple, 3978 Deep River Church Rd., said that he was speaking on behalf of his father,
Willis Temple. Mr. Temple's land is south of the proposed subdivision and has been farmed since
1918. The prevailing winds will blow their farm odors towards the subdivision. This community is
very rural and he is afraid that approval of this subdivision will set a precedent for more development.
Nine people raised their hands in opposition to this request.
Terry Saunders, 1944 NC Hwy 22 South, Ramseur, said that the establishment of voluntary
agricultural districts is good but he believes that it is the Commissioners' job to let people know that
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there are working farms in areas. He feels that the very reason that voluntary agricultural districts are
being created suggests that new development shouldn't be allowed in the first place.
Richie Kidd, 6220 Troy Caviness Rd., Ramseur, said that he has 2 children and is opposed to this
subdivision. He hopes his children could build homes there one day.
On motion of Lanier, seconded by Frye, the Board voted 4-1, with Kemp opposing, to deny the
request of Greg Kenyon.
3. DENNIS & SHARP DEVELOPMENT, Greensboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 6.21
acres located on Poole Town Road (across from Henry Parrish Road), Cedar Grove Township, be
rezoned to allow an exclusive residential subdivision overlay. Tax 1D# 7741126366. The Conditional
Use Zoning District would specifically allow a 4 -lot conventional residential subdivision for site -built
homes. The Planning Board considered this request at public meeting on November 9, 2004, and
recommended unanimously that this request be approved.
Debbie Craven Dennis, 514 Abby Lane, Asheboro, spoke in support of the request.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to approve the request of
Dennis and Sharp Development.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
J. Harold Holmes, Chairman Darrell L. Frye
Phil Kemp
Arnold Lanier
Robert B. Davis
Cheryl A. Ivey, Deputy Clerk to the Board