070797July 7, 1997
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioners
Meeting Room, 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Kemp, Frye, Davis, and Holmes were
present. Commissioner Mason entered the meeting where so noted. Rev. Byron Alexander, Associate Minister
of Central United Methodist Church, gave the invocation, and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Addition to the Agenda
Chairman Kemp announced an addition to item A under New Business, as follows: Reappoint Ben
Chavis as Tax Collector effective 7/1/97 - 7/11/98, set his bond at $100,000, and administer his oath of office.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, as
follows:
• approve minutes of 612, 613, 619, 6116, and 6123;
• reappoint Cindy Hilliard to the Nursing Home/Adult Care Home Community Advisory Board;
• reappoint Annie Shaw to the Jury Commission;
• reappoint James Bowman and Frank Fields and appoint John Waugh to the Climax Fire Protection
District (joint appointment with Guilford County);
• appoint Tanji Ethridge to fill the unexpired term ofMike Miller (attorney slot) on the Mental Health Board
(term expires 6130198);
• add Johnston Court and Brownstone Drive to the NC State System of Roads.
Annual Tax Settlement Report
Ben Chavis, Tax Collector, presented the settlement report for fy 1996-97. He stated that the overall
collection rate for the year was 98.84%, which is an increase over last year's 98.24%. Collection rate for
ambulance fees was 79.10%.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously accepted the 1996-97 tax settlement
report (ATTACHED).
Reappointment of Tax Collector
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously reappointed Ben Chavis as Tax
Collector effective July 1, 1997 with term ending July 11, 1998 and set his bond at $100, 000.
Swearing In of Tax Collector
Alice Dawson, Clerk to the Board, administered the Tax Collector's Oath of Office to Ben Chavis.
Charge to the Tax Collector
The Board authorized Ben Chavis, Tax Collector, to collect taxes for the 1997-98 fiscal year, as set forth in
the Charge to the Tax Collector (ATTACHED).
Contract Awards for Renovations to Randolph County Office Building
Jane Leonard, Deputy Finance Officer, presented informal bids received for framing and drywall and for
plumbing for renovations to the Randolph County Office Building. Renovations are for the Sheriff's
Department, who will use space vacated by the Department of Social Services. The following bids were
received for framing and drywall: Carolina Commercial Interiors, $28,374; Interior Enterprizes, Inc., $29,770;
and Randolph Acoustical and Drywall, Inc., $35,354. Bids received for plumbing were from Jordan's of
Asheboro, Inc., $15,056; and Terry's Plumbing & Utilities, $17,270.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously awarded contracts to the low bidders:
framing and drywall - Carolina Commercial Interiors at $28,3 74; for plumbing - Jordan's of Asheboro, Inc.
at $15,056
Contract Award for Waste Equipment Rental and Hauling Service
David Townsend, Public Works Director, stated that he has received sealed bids for waste equipment
rental and hauling services. Currently the County rents dumpsters for its three convenience sites and its
recycling activities. We rent 17 units of various sizes and are responsible for the hauling of these dumpsters
from the convenience sites to the active area of the solid waste facility and for hauling recyclables to the
recycling vendors. Mr. Townsend presented bids received, which are for a three-year contract:
VENDOR
Browning Ferris Industries
GDS
Waste Industries
Waste Management of Central NC
Wayne Wright Grading
1997-1998 FEE
$ 47,905
54,456
50,883
114,995
103,310
1998-1999 FEE
$ 43,275
44,846
44,382
104,249
94,610
1999-2000 FEE
$ 45,745
46,208
45,872
106,947
97,510
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously awarded a three-year contract to the
low bidder, Browning Ferris Industries.
Adoption of 1997-98 Classification Plan
Hal Scott, Jr., Personnel Director, presented the 1997-98 Classification Plan, which incorporates all
changes as presented in Salary Plan A and approved with the budget on June 23, 1997.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the 1997-98 Classification
Plan as presented (ATTACHED).
Reappointment of Animal Cruelty Investigator
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously reappointed Lynn Scherer to a one-
year term as animal cruelty investigator.
Voting Delegate for NCACC Annual Conference
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously appointed Chairman Kemp to serve as
their voting delegate at the NCA CC annual conference in Greensboro in August.
September Meeting Date
The Board agreed to change their regular September meeting date to Tuesday, September 2, because of
the Labor Day holiday on the first Monday.
Budget Amendment - Health
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved BudgetAmendment #I to the
FY 1997-98 Annual Budget, as follows:
GENERAL FUND
REVENUES
INCREASE
DECREASE
MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES
$6000
APPROPRIATIONS
INCREASE
DECREASE
PUBLIC HEALTH
$6000
Resolution Supporting State Welfare Reform
The Board discussed legislation passed by the NC House of Representatives to reform the current welfare
system in that it gives counties increased flexibility and control of the public funds allocated for the purposes of
public welfare.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved a resolution (ATTACHED)
endorsing this plan and urging its adoption by the NC Senate.
Rezoning Public Hearing
The Board adjourned at 6:30 p.m. to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests. Hal
Johnson, Zoning Administrator, presented the following requests:
1. Paul Dean Staley, Julian, is requesting that 33.09 acres (out of 166.19 acres) on Liberty Grove Road,
Liberty Township, be rezoned from RA to RR/CU to develop a subdivision of 15 lots with site -built, modular
or double -wide manufactured homes with a minimum of 1400 square feet. The Planning Board recommended
4 to 1 to approve the request with the condition that the restrictive covenants be worked out with the Planning
Director to improve the developer's restrictions.
2. Robert Weekly, Pleasant Garden, is requesting that 74 acres on Wayne White Road, Providence Township,
be rezoned from RA to RR/CU to develop a 49 -lot subdivision for site -built homes. The Planning Board
unanimously recommended approval.
3. James Stout, Randleman, is requesting that 59.81 acres on New Salem Road, Providence Township, Polecat
Creek Watershed, be rezoned from RA to RR/CU to develop a 33 -lot subdivision for site -built homes. The
Planning Board unanimously recommended approval with the condition that the following historical sites
located on the property be preserved: a house site from the mid -1700's and blacksmith shop, rock walls built
by slaves, colonial trading path, 2 plant communities.
Citizen Comments - Request #1
Dawn Hemphill, 6654 Island Oak Drive, Liberty, said 40 neighbors had come to an earlier meeting to
oppose this request. She said they aren't opposed to the subdivision, only to the double-wides being allowed,
because after one or two go in, no one would want to build a house there. The subdivision and the 130 acres
behind it will all end up with mobile homes. She said there are two subdivisions already there with mostly
$125,000 homes. Ms. Hemphill presented a petition signed by those opposing and a letter from Jim Wright,
appraiser, stating that surrounding property values could be damaged by this development. Seventeen people
stood in opposition.
Sunil Kapoor, 5126 Liberty Grove Road, Liberty, opposed allowing mobile homes in this development.
Wayne Duncan, adjoining property owner, opposed allowing mobile homes in this development.
Citizen Comments - Request #2
Bill Wright, 6402 Nazarene Church Road, Pleasant Garden, spoke on behalf of the developers. He said
they were grading the streets an extra 20' and would turn them over to DOT later. Houses will have a
minimum of 1350 square feet with two -car garages. Restrictive covenants will not allow any resubdivision of
lots.
Citizen Comments - Request #3
Jim Stout, applicant, discussed the historical structures on the property, stating that restrictive covenants
will ensure that all will remain undisturbed. He also discussed plans for a common greenway and a graveled
walkway to run 3900' along the creek. Houses will be site -built only and roads will be paved to state
standards. He said he and his attorney are still working to add items to the restrictive covenants.
Keith McAden, adjoining property owner, expressed concern about lot sizes and septic tanks and wells
being in a flood zone.
Hal Johnson advised Mr. McAden that the County does not allow building in flood zones and that the
proposed lots are double the minimum required.
Board Action on Requests
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously denied the request of Paul Dean
Staley.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the request of Robert Weekly.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously approved the request of James Stout,
with the condition that his restrictive covenants be at least as restrictive as those presented to the County
Commissioners tonight and that they be incorporated as part of his conditional use.
Commissioner Mason entered the meeting at this point.
Update on Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Hal Johnson informed the Board that the Planning Board will meet in special session in July to adopt their
final recommendations to the County Commissioners concerning zoning ordinance amendments and growth
management plan. Mr. Johnson stated that at the Commissioners' August meeting, he will probably ask them
to set a special meeting later in the month to address these issues.
Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Phil Kemp, Chairman Darrell L. Frye
J. Harold Holmes
Robert O. Mason
Robert B. Davis
Alice D. Dawson, Clerk to the Board