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010296County Commissioners Meeting - January 2, 1996 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 4:00 p.m. on January 2, 1996 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Kemp, Frye, Comer, Holmes and Davis were present. Invocation was given by Major Ronald Davis of the salvation Army Corps. Changes to Agenda Item C. Award Bid on 24 -Hour Digital Logging Recorder was deleted from New Business items. Consent Agenda Chairman Kemp noted that the December 4 minutes should be amended to show Commissioners Holmes and Davis rather than Langley and Petty, and the time should be 4 p.m. rather than 2 p.m. On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, with the noted amendments to the minutes, as follows: ° approve minutes of December 4 and December 13 meetings; ° approve closed session minutes of December 4 meeting. Proclamation Recognizing Jerome Davis, 1995 PRCA world Champion Bull Rider Chairman Kemp read a proclamation (ATTACHED) recognizing Randolph Countian Jerome Davis, who has been named the 1995 PRCA world Champion Bull Rider. Audit Report will Massie of strand, Skees, Jones & Co., the County's independent auditor, presented the annual audit report. He stated that the County's finances are well managed and that he found no major problems in the audit. strategic Planning update Hal Johnson, Planning Director, gave a status report on the various committees that are working on the tourism & economics, water, aging, and education issues for countywide strategic planning. Additions to the Classification Plan Hal Scott, Jr., Personnel Director, stated that Mental Health has requested that a Social work Clinical Specialist (grade 71) and Computing Support Technician (grade 61) be added to the County's Classification Plan effective January 1, 1996. These positions have been approved by the North Central Regional Personnel office. On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board approved the requested positions effective January 1, 1996. Request for Additional Assistant County Ranger Position Vic Owen, District Forester, advised the Board that the Randolph County Forestry staff is having problems keeping up with their workload because of the following: 1. The forest management load has increased and has a 2 -year backlog (district average: 45-50 cases; Randolph average: 300). 2. The forest establishment program has grown (district average: 425 acres; Randolph: 1800 acres). 3. The southern Pine Beetle: 129 spots were found in the last flight, which covered half the county. Mr. Owen noted that Randolph County is getting a federally funded technician to work in this area. 4. The Gypsy Moth: in May the rangers put out 200 traps and found 2 moths. Mr. Owen predicted that the Gypsy Moth will present a real problem for this area in 7-10 years. 5. Fire control: Randolph County has over 300,000 acres of woodland; in the spring and fall, rangers respond to 50-70 fires. Mr. Owen said that Representative Culp has offered to introduce a local bill to get an additional assistant forest ranger assigned to Randolph County. However, the state pays only 60% of the cost for each county ranger position. The County would have to pay the other 40%. Mr. Owen said if the County Commissioners are not willing to pay the County share, there will be no point in pursuing a local bill. The cost to the County for the first year (96-97) will be $24,965 because of the purchase of a truck and other equipment; for 97-98, the cost will be $12,686. On motion of Davis, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously agreed to pay the County's required 40% of the cost of a new assistant county ranger position if our elected delegates are successful in getting this new position approved for Randolph County by the N.C. General Assembly. Trinity Committee for Incorporation Dean Spinks, Chairman of the Trinity Incorporation steering Committee, stated that on November 9, 1995, approximately 300 people met at Trinity High school to discuss the future of the Trinity community. Topics included water, sewer, zoning, annexation by neighboring municipalities, and how could area residents influence their future. This group voted overwhelmingly to start the movement toward incorporating the Trinity community into a city. Mr. Spinks said that he has talked with David Long with the regional office of the N.C. Department of Commerce, Division of Community Assistance, about getting their help with the incorporation process. Mr. Long told him that his office could not accept a request from a citizens' group; the request must come from a governmental body. Mr. Spinks requested that the Commissioners make this request on behalf of the steering committee. On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously voted to request assistance from David Long, Division of Community Assistance, for the incorporation of Trinity. Junked vehicle ordinance Hal Johnson, Planning Director, presented a revised version of the proposed junked vehicle ordinance, with revisions based on concerns expressed at the public hearing held on the ordinance in December. These revisions include defining "classic vehicle" and "car cover" and adding a new section 20. Personal Classic vehicle storage Exemption. Chairman Kemp requested that "titled" vehicle be clarified to indicate that the vehicle should be titled to the one in possession of it. on motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously adopted this ordinance with the proposed revisions mentioned above (ATTACHED). Budget Amendment - Mental Health on motion of Comer, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #28 (ATTACHED), which increases the Mental Health budget by $1,834,193 from additional state revenues. Budget Amendment - social services on motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #25 (ATTACHED), which reflects an additional $6,013 in the social services budget from CP&L Project share. Budget Amendment - Mental Health/County school Facilities Capital Project Frank Willis, County Manager, announced that the Certificates of Partici- pation had been sold, the transaction closed out, and the funds transferred to the Trustee. on motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #1 (ATTACHED) to the 1995 Mental Health and County School Facilities Capital Project ordinance, which increases its budget by $2,394,271. Budget Amendment - Reappraisal Fund on motion of Holmes, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendments #26 and #27 (ATTACHED), which transfers $41,336 from the Reappraisal Fund to the General Fund and closes out the Reappraisal Fund. Citizen Comment - Randleman Dam Proiect Willie Plummer of Asheboro stated that the Board should not be putting money into this project because the cities in Randolph County have plenty of water. Commissioner Frye responded to Mr. Plummer's comments, stating that Archdale and Randleman see this project as critical to their future. Mr. Frye noted that the money put into this project includes treatment of water as well as a source of water. Rezoning Public Hearing The Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing at 6:30 p.m. to consider rezoning requests. Hal 7ohnson, zoning Administrator, presented the following requests: 1. Dean Staley & others, 7ulian, are requesting that 57.9 acres on old Red Cross Road, Providence Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a 10 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. 2. lames Heath, Randleman, is requesting that 15.5 acres on Branson Mill Road, Level Cross Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a 15 -lot extension of Toomes Woods subdivision. The Planning Board recommended approval with a 4-2 vote. 3. sally Cornwell, Randleman, is requesting that 23.8 acres on Providence Church Road, Providence Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a 22 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. 4. Quik Chek, Inc., Troy, is requesting that 3 acres on Little River Road, Richland Township, be rezoned from RA to HC/Cu to develop a parking area for a Quik Chek store. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. Comments - Request #1 Mildred Hinshaw Guthrie, snow Camp, opposed the request, stating that there are various problems with the property. Comments - Request #2 Chuck Hennis, adjoining property owner, asked the Board to delay a decision until he and the owner can settle a boundary dispute. He has a 1965 deed which shows that he owns 2.7 acres of Mr. Heath's property. Chairman Kemp stated that if both parties agree to omit the section in question, the Board could consider the remaining area. Mr. Heath agreed to omit the section in question from his request. Comments - Request #3 Rodney Mason, attorney for the applicant, stated that restrictive covenants will make the proposed development compatible with nearby Woodfield Acres. Comments - Request #4 Wynn Dozier, on behalf of Quik Chek, Inc., related that his company has an agreement with a fast-food restaurant to house them or to construct a building for them next to the Quik Chek. The request for rezoning is so that additional parking spaces can be provided. Board Action on Requests on motion of Comer, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the request of Dean Staley. on motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the request of lames Heath, as amended, to omit that portion of the property (2.43 acres) whose ownership is disputed by the Hennis family. on motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the request of sally Cornwell. on motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the request of Quik Chek, Inc. Commissioner Comer abstained from voting because of a conflict of interest. Change in March Meeting Date on motion of Holmes, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously voted to change their regular March meeting date to March 11 because several Commissioners plan to attend the NACo Legislative Conference, which conflicts with the regular meeting date of March 4. Adjournment Having no further business, the Board adjourned.