080299August 2, 1999
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 Frye, Holmes,
Kemp, and Mason were present. Commissioner Davis was absent. Rev. Bret Cogan, Associate Minister of
First United Methodist Church of Asheboro, gave the invocation, after which everyone recited the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, as follows:
• approve minutes of July 12, 1999;
• appoint Joyce Rogers, Matilda Phillips, and Jean Nall to a one year initial term on the Nursing
Home/Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee;
• reappoint Danny Auman, Talmadge Baker, Mike Cox, Tony Hasty, Pete Oldham, Tom Sullivan, Frank
Willis, and Rodney Trogdon to the Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board (3 year terms);
• appoint Marie Pugh to fill the unexpired term of Mescal Ferguson, who recently passed away, on the
Randolph County Public Library Board of Trustees (term expires 6100);
• adopt the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, eighty-five years ago, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service was established as a partnership of county,
state and federal governments; and
WHEREAS, the essence of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service has long been to help people putknowledge to work
so that they can improve their lives; and
WHEREAS, Extension has been a supportive partner of other county programs, including but not limited to social services and
natural resources; and
WHEREAS, throughout its history, Extension has focused on providing people with educational programs that meet their needs,
providing decision -makers with objective information and providing the framework for successful individuals, families and
communities; and
WHEREAS, Extension takes the research of North Carolina's two land-grant institutions --North Carolina State University and
North Carolina A&T State University --and develops educational resources based upon the needs of North Carolinians; and
WHEREAS, Extension centers are located in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim August 27, 1999 as "Extension
Heritage Day" in Randolph County, and urges all county citizens to use, visit and support their county Extension Service, and
encourages all county citizens to join us in celebration of this anniversary. Let us honor with appropriate activities and ceremonies
those who have served us and let us remember this great heritage.
Ambulance Bid Award
Jane Leonard, Deputy Finance Officer, stated that the lack of available working ambulances for Randolph
County Emergency Services has caused an immediate need for the purchase of a new ambulance. She
presented bids received for a Type I Class I Ambulance, as follows:
VENDOR
DESCRIPTION
DELIVERY TIME
TOTAL COST
Northwestern Emergency
Vehicles
new Ford F-350, 1999 American
Emergency Vehicle
60-90 days after receipt of
order
$68,374
Superior Specialty
Vehicles, Inc.
new Ford F-350, 1999 Marque
Design
120 days after receipt of
order
$66,949
Ms. Leonard said that even though Superior Specialty Vehicles, Inc. submitted the lowest bid, the length of
time for delivery is a matter of concern. The request for bids stated, "Randolph County prefers delivery within
sixty days after receipt of order." Northwestern can deliver within 60 days because they have a chassis in
stock. After weighing the price difference of $1,425 against the prolonged delivery time, the Emergency
Services Department thinks it is in the best interest of the ambulance service to receive the ambulance as soon
as possible. Therefore, it is recommended that the bid award be given to Northwestern Emergency Vehicles.
On motion of Mason, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously awarded the bid to Northwestern
Emergency Vehicles for $68,3 74, with a 60- to 90 -day delivery provision.
Introduction of New Purchasing Technician
Ms. Leonard introduced Susanna Vang, new purchasing technician, who may make bid award presentations
in the future.
Resolution for Trade-in on Surplus Property
Jane Leonard, Deputy Finance Officer, reported that the Emergency Services Department requested bids on
four patient ventilators/resuscitators. As part of the request, a trade-in option was offered on certain outdated
equipment the department has. One vendor, King Medical Equipment, offered an even exchange of the new
equipment for the old equipment. Their new equipment is valued at $3,000. The other two vendors, Moore
Medical Corporation and Emergency Medical Products, Inc., were not interested in the trade-in items. Their
bids were $7,570.32 and $7,830.72, respectively. Ms. Leonard stated that in order to proceed with this offer,
the Board will need to authorize by resolution the sale of the old equipment by private sale. After the sale is
advertised for 10 days, the County can complete the exchange transaction.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Randolph County has in its possession 4 CPR Thumper machines mid _80 models complete w/ hard cases and
double 02 tank carriers; 6Physio Control two bay battery chargers; 5 Physio Control LP5 monitor defibrillators, operational and in
fair condition; I used folding stretcher, in fair condition; box of assorted laryngoscope blades and handles; 2 boxes of assorted
Physio Control LPII soft cases and lead cables; and 3 Ferno Model 30 mattresses from the Emergency Services Department; and
WHEREAS, Randolph County has offered this equipment as trade-in for four (4) new patient ventilators/resuscitators; and
WHEREAS, Counties are authorized by GS 160A-267 to sell equipment by private sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners that this equipment be offered as
trade-in to King Medical Equipment for four (4) new patient ventilators/resuscitators in an even exchange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Jane H. Leonard, Deputy Finance Officer, is authorized to handle this trade-in with King
Medical Equipment.
Budget Amendment - Encumbrances
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #2 to the
FY 1999-00 Annual Budget to reflect contracts entered into or purchase orders issued in FY 1998-99 but
which were still outstanding as of June 30, 1999, as follows:
General Fund
Revenue
Increase
Fund Balance Appropriated
$834,267
Appropriations
Increase
Elections
$ 10,388
Administration
13,000
Computer Services
2,695
Tax
1,280
Register of Deeds
54,209
Public Buildings - Maintenance
304,598
Court Facilities
10,400
Sheriff & Jail
33,177
Emergency Services
79,327
Day Reporting Center
60,305
Public Health
33,119
Cooperative Extension Service
1,000
Social Services
117,700
Public Library
18,110
Soil & Water Conservation
2,959
Special Appropriations
92,000
Public Works Fund
Revenue
Increase
Fund Balance Appropriated
$20,550
Appropriations
Increase
Landfill Operations
$20,550
Emergency Telephone System Fund
Revenue
Increase
Fund Balance Appropriated
$14,913
Appropriations
Increase
Information Management
$14,913
Landfill Closure Fund
Revenue
Increase
Fund Balance Appropriated
$437,237
Appropriations
Increase
Closure Cost
$437,237
Budget Amendment - DRC
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #3
to the FY 1999-00 Annual Budget, which reflects a Governor's Crime Commission Grant received for
substance abuse treatment, as follows:
GENERAL FUNS? - #3
Appropriation
Increase
Day Reporting Center
$37,500
Revenue
Increase
Restricted Intergovernmental
$37,500
Allocation of Deputy Sheriff for Randolph Community College Security
Major Allen McNeill explained that RCC has requested that the Sheriff's Office hire an additional deputy
to work security at the college. RCC will reimburse the County the full cost of salary, fringe benefits, and
outfitting the deputy for duty, which would be $47,161. There is currently one deputy already assigned to the
college under the same financial arrangement and supervised by the Sheriff's Office.
On motion of Mason, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the allocation of an
additional deputy position, grade 64, for the Sheriff's Department, effective immediately, and approved
Budget Amendment #4 to the FY 1999-2000 Annual Budget, as follows:
GENERAL FUND - #4
Appropriation '>
Increase
Sheriff & Jail
$47,161
Revenue
Increase
Miscellaneous
$47,161
Purchase of Properties by Randolph County Schools
Worth Hatley, Superintendent of Randolph County Schools, reported on three pieces of property that the
Randolph County Board of Education wishes to purchase: (1) site for new elementary school in the
Archdale/Trinity area, on Welborn Road, about 72 acres, asking $500,000, appraised at $442,000; (2) site for
new middle school in the Jackson Creek area, on Pleasant Union Road, about 60 acres, asking $3,000 acre,
appraised at $3,000 acre; (3) land adjacent to Eastern Randolph High for future expansion, around the
perimeter of existing school property to the east and south, 59.4 acres, asking $300,000, appraised at
$421,000. Mr. Hatley stated that they could borrow money from their current capital funds to pay for sites 1
and 2 and pay it back in March when they get their COPS money. For site 3, they will pay $200,000 from their
ADM funds and $100,000 from current capital.
Charlie Bossong, citizen in the audience, stated that he is concerned that the County Schools staff may
not have looked at all their options in the Jackson Creek area. Mr. Hatley assured Mr. Bossong that they had.
On motion of Mason, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the purchase of the three
properties presented.
Alternate Member for Planning Board
No nominees were offered at this time.
GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Frank Willis, County Manager, reported that the County's comprehensive annual financial report for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1998 has, for the 10th consecutive year, qualified for a Certificate of Achievement
for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association. He said this award will
be an important asset to the County in the upcoming sale of Certificates of Participation.
Chairman Frye congratulated Mr. Willis, Jane Leonard, and other staff who contributed to this
significant accomplishment.
Request for County to Become a Member of the Archdale/Trinity Chamber of Commerce
Frank Willis, County Manager, stated that the County has been a member of the Asheboro/Randolph
Chamber of Commerce for many years because it represents the entire county. He said he recently received a
request from the Archdale/Trinity Chamber of Commerce to join their organization. Yearly membership
investment would be $255. After receiving this request, his staff contacted the other chambers of commerce in
the county, Randleman and Liberty, and they expressed a strong interest in having the County as a member of
their organizations. Liberty's annual membership investment would be $50, and Randleman's would be $250.
Mr. Willis said the funds needed to join these three chambers of commerce would come from the Governing
Body's dues & subscriptions line item.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously voted to become members of the
Archdale/Trinity, Liberty, and Randleman Chambers of Commerce.
Adoption of 2000 Holiday Schedule
Frank Willis pointed out that the County's proposed holiday schedule for 2000 has one difference from
the schedule adopted by the State. The State will observe the New Year's Day holiday on Friday, December
31, 1999. The County proposes to take that holiday on Monday, January 3, 2000 in order to have an extra day
to deal with any Y2K problems that may occur.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Kemp, the Board unanimously adopted the 2000 holiday schedule as
follows: New Year's Day, January 3; M. L. King, Jr. 's Birthday, January 17; Good Friday, April 21;
Memorial Day, May 29; Independence Day, July 4; Labor Day, September 4; Veteran's Day, November 10;
Thanksgiving, November 23 & 24; Christmas, December 25 & 26.
Public Hearing - Amendments to Unified Development Ordinance Concerning Towers
At 5:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider amendments to the
County's Unified Development Ordinance relative to standards for granting special use permits for
communication towers.
Hal Johnson, Planning & Zoning Director, presented the following information: Since 1987 the Planning
Board has received 17 requests for communication towers. Placement of these towers is approved through a
special use permit. Early this year, the County received nine applications for cellular towers and currently has
requests for two television towers. We expect to receive 15-20 new applications within the next year.
Because of the dramatic increase in special use permit applications for communications towers, the Board of
Commissioners, on March 8, 1999, placed a moratorium on granting permits for these towers so that the
County could develop revisions to the zoning sections of the Unified DevelopmentOrdinance that would better
address standards for tower location. The Planning Board, County Attorney, and representatives of the
telecommunications industry have reviewed concerns and options and have developed proposed ordinance
revisions for the Commissioners' consideration, following a public hearing on the proposed changes. Mr.
Johnson also reviewed the special use permit process, in which the Planning Board acts as a quasi-judicial body
and all persons giving information or testimony must do so under sworn oath.
Chairman Frye opened the floor for public comment.
Gray Stiers, legal representative for SBA Towers of Raleigh, NC, said that as a representative of the
communication tower industry, he appreciated the opportunity to be involved in the process of developing the
proposed amendments and that he feels the proposed changes are clear and workable.
No one else asked to speak and Chairman Frye closed the public hearing.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the amendments as
presented (ATTACHED).
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:
1. Barry Wright, Ramseur, is requesting that 1.42 acres (out of 53.6) on Grantville Lane, Grant Township, be
rezoned from RA to HC/CU to allow a truck and tractor repair business in a 40 x 60 building to be constructed
on site. The Planning Board unanimously recommended denial due to incompatibility with the area.
2. The Compass Group, Inc., Winston-Salem, is requesting that 130.42 acres on Old 421 Road, Liberty
Township, be rezoned from RA/HI to HI/CU to allow a 13 -lot planned industrial development. The Planning
Board unanimously recommended approval, with the following conditions: private restrictions be provided for
Commissioners' consideration; work with Planning staff concerning buffers to protect the river and adjoining
properties. Mr. Johnson stated that the deed restrictions being presented later in the meeting address buffers
along Rocky River.
3. Joseph and Frances Sechler, Asheboro, are requesting that 97 acres on Back Creek Road, Back Creek
Township, be rezoned from RA to RE/CU to allow the development of a 9 -lot subdivision for site -built homes
only. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. Mr. Johnson stated that Mr. Sechler's deed
restrictions are the most restrictive he has ever seen. The road into the development will be a private road
maintained by the property owners and doesn't have to be paved.
4. Donnie Apple, Denton, is requesting that 43.03 acres on Reddy Foxx Lane, Trinity Township, be rezoned
from RA to RM/CU to allow a 20 -space mobile home park. The Planning Board unanimously recommended
approval with the following conditions: on-site manager or agent; restrictions prepared for Commissioners'
review. Mr. Johnson noted that the road doesn't have to be paved because this development is not a
subdivision but rental spaces. However, Mr. Apple plans to pave the road.
Citizen Comments - Request #1
Rick Smith, real estate broker for the applicant, said that Mr. Wright is currently operating his business
in a rented building that some trucks won't fit into. Working on this equipment outside has been a problem
during hot or rainy weather. The proposed new site is 300 feet from the road and is out of sight behind a row
of trees. It would be helpful to have the operation in this agricultural community because Mr. Wright repairs
farm equipment. Mr. Smith presented a petition signed by 75 people who support this request.
Barry Wright, applicant, asked that maintaining the row of trees currently on the site be a part of the
conditional use request.
Linda Palmer, 1732 Pleasant Ridge Road, said that she lives across from Mr. Wright's current operation
and has just purchased 10 acres across from the new site. She has no problem living across from this business
and considers it to be an asset to the community.
Chairman Frye asked for a show of hands of those present supporting this request. Approximately 3 0-3 5
persons raised their hands.
Citizen Comments - Request #2
Tim Leadbetter of The Compass Group said they would develop a plan for an industrial park that would
attract good customers. Their budget includes $75,000 for landscaping and $25,000 for signage and entrance.
He asked that their restrictive covenants be a part of the conditional use request. He said the Town of Liberty
plans for this entire corridor to become commercial.
Bonnie Renfro of the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation, the property owner, stated
that EDC intends to bring in environmentally -friendly businesses to this park and to seek diversity to the
industrial base. She said that each individual lot, plat, and business will be reviewed by the Planning
Department because the property is in a watershed.
Citizen Comments - Request #3
Joe Sechler, 903 Back Creek Road, stated that this development would consist of upper -end homes with
at least 2400 square feet. The lots, ranging from 7.7 to 22.3 acres, were laid out with the lay of the land so
that natural boundaries form many property lines. All driveways will enter onto a tar and gravel private road
that will be constructed from a 45 -foot swath and will be about '/z mile long. Restrictive covenants will ensure
that the forest is maintained, with tree cutting kept to the minimum of what is needed for building sites and
driveways. He asked that his restrictive covenants be a part of the conditional use request.
Citizen Comments - Request #4
Donnie Apple, applicant, said lots will be 40,000 square feet and the road and driveways will be paved.
He asked that his restrictive covenants and the requirement that paving of the road and driveways be completed
before any homes can go in be part of his conditional use request.
Keith Sink, 2501 Old Mountain Road, Trinity, said he would rather have a subdivision than a mobile
home park.
Chairman Frye closed the public hearing.
County Attorney Alan Pugh, in response to a comment about spot zoning, mentioned a court case in
Guilford County concerning zoning for an agricultural business. In that case, the Court said that zoning permit
was legal spot zoning and that the conditional use gave protection to the area.
Board Action on Reauests
On motion of Mason, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the request of Barry
Wright, with the condition that the existing row of trees on site remain.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Kemp, the Board unanimously approved the request of The Compass
Group, Inc. and, on advice of the County Attorney, included with this approval the condition that the
applicant's restrictive covenants be recorded but not part of the conditional use.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the request of Joseph and
Frances Sechler and, on advice of the County Attorney, included with this approval the condition that the
applicant's restrictive covenants be recorded but not part of the conditional use.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the request of Donnie Apple
with the condition that the road be paved before the first unit is occupied and, on advice of the County
Attorney, made items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the applicant's restrictive covenants apart of the conditional use, as
follows: (1) All homes will be constructed with vinyl siding and shingled roof. All driveways and roadway
areas to be paved with blacktop type I-2. (2) All lots will be a minimum of 40,000 square feet. (3) On-site
management will be provided by park owner. (4) Services provided will include public water, septic and
garbage pickup. (6) Tenant is to maintain the yard around the residence by keeping the yard mowed and not
having disabled vehicles or other junk items upon the premises.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Darrell L. Frye, Chairman
J. Harold Holmes
Alice D. Dawson, Clerk to the Board
Phil Kemp
Robert O. Mason