062096June 20, 1996
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in special budget session at 4:00 p.m. in the
Commissioners Meeting Room, 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Kemp, Frye, Comer,
Holmes, and Davis were present.
Award Contract for Paving DSS Parking Lot
David Townsend, Public Works Director, stated that he had solicited bids from 3 companies for repairs to
the parking lot at the new Social Services complex. The proposals are to remove and replace deteriorated
sections, then resurface and stripe the entire lot. Proposals areas follows: Mapco of Asheboro --$22, 541; D &
D Paving of Greensboro --$23,010; APAC of Asheboro --no bid.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously awarded the contract to Mapco for
$22,541.
Landfill Tipping Fees
Mr. Townsend proposed leaving all tipping fees at the current rates for the 1996-97 budget:
Residential, Commercial & Industrial Solid Waste $24.00/ton
Wood Waste
branches/leaves/sawdust 10.00/ton
semi -clean 20.00/ton
clean 20.00/ton
Construction & Demolition 12.50/ton
Residential Pickub Trucks
P2
2.00/ton
P3
3.00/ton
P4
4.00/ton
P5
5.00/ton
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the tipping fee schedule as
proposed.
Contract Renewal for Landfill Operations
Mr. Townsend explained that the current contract with Wayne Wright Grading for landfill operations
expires June 30, 1996 but that the State will allow the County to continue to operate its unlined landfill through
1997. He stated that the County has been satisfied with Mr. Wright's operations and recommended renewing his
contract for the remaining 1'/z years. Mr. Townsend said he has negotiated new rates of 9% increase for FY 96-
97, with an additional increase of 5% for the final 6 months. These new rates are acceptable based on the
increase in tonnage of wood waste and regular solid waste since the current contract was awarded in 1993 and
because the State continues to change and tighten rules governing landfill operations.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved renewing the contract with
Wayne Wright Grading at the proposed increased rate and authorized the County Manager to sign the
contractual agreement after attorney approval.
Budget Amendment - Mental Health
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On motion of Comer, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #48
(ATTACHED), which reflects an additional $130,523 in State funds for the Randolph County Area Mental
Health program.
Fire District Tax Rates
The Board discussed the 2¢ rate increase request from Farmer Fire Department, the only department requesting
an increase. Department members stated that they need to buy a new pumper. Their old pumper is 25 years old
and they can't get anyone to work on it and can't get parts for it anymore. Two residents of Farmer Fire District
spoke in opposition to the tax increase.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously adopted fire district tax rates unchanged
from the 1995-96 rates (Bennett 8¢, Climax 10¢, Coleridge 8¢, Eastside 6¢, Fairgrove 4¢, Farmer 7¢,
Franklinville 8¢, Guil-Rand 10¢, Julian 10¢,Level Cross 9¢, Northeast (Liberty) 7¢, Randleman (rural) 9¢,
Seagrove 10¢, Sophia 10¢, Southwest (New Hope) 10¢, Staley 10¢, Tabernacle 9¢, Ulah 6.5¢, Westside 8.5¢).
School District Tax Rates
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously adopted school district tax rates
unchanged from the 1995-96 rates (Archdale/Trinity 8.5¢, Asheboro 14.5¢).
Budget Changes and Adoption
The County Manager distributed a substitute Library budget which does not change the Library's total
budget amount but which puts back in funds for town library grants at the same level as this year.
Discussion ensued on various changes to the proposed budget.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously adopted the following suggested changes
to the proposed budget, totaling an additional $616,220:
Revenues Expenses
State Library Grant 165,000
Fund Balance Appropriated 65,000
Courthouse Renovations (100,000)
Library Automation Project 330,000
Insurance Safety Dividend 5,550
Sheriff - Permitting (Deputy Position) (26,750)
Computer Services - Capital Outlay 32,300
Project Boot Strap Grant 50,925
State Aid Jail (10-348-09) 16,975
Project Boot Strap 67,900
New COPS Grant 39,387
Restricted Law Enforcement Funds Appropriated 13,129
COPS Program 52,516
Fund Balance Appropriated 250,000
Asheboro City Schools - Construction Capital Outlay 250,000
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State Grants - Library 10,254
Equipment Rent (for Library Copiers) 10,254
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously voted to appropriate $235,000 of fund
balance for additional County Schools Current Capital Outlay.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously voted to increase Randolph Community
College's Current Expense by $34,526 by increasing the tax collection rate to 96.85%.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously adopted the 1996-97 Budget Ordinance
(ATTACHED), totaling $50,753,889 for the General Fund, which incorporates the changes voted on and
outlined earlier in this meeting.
The County Manager explained that since the budget is approved the $264,834 will be transferred from
the Contingency Appropriation and spread to all the department budgets in order to provide the 2% pay plan
adjustment, effective July 1, 1996, for County employees.
Travel Policy Amendment
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously amended the County Travel Policy to
reimburse County employees 30¢ per mile when traveling on County business in their personal vehicles effective
July 1, 1996.
Resolution Concerning Asheboro City Schools Construction Proiects
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously adopted a resolution (ATTACHED)
showing a four-year commitment of funds to Asheboro City Schools Board of Education for construction
projects. This resolution reflects the Board's decision to advance $250,000 from the 1997-98 allocation to the
1996-97 allocation so that the Board of Education will have enough funds in hand to award a contract on the
Loflin School project.
Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Phil Kemp, Chairman
Robert Davis
Martha Comer
Darrell Frye
Harold Holmes
Alice Dawson, Clerk to the Board