090396September 3, 1996
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, Comer, Davis and
Holmes were present. Invocation was given by Rev. Michael Jordan of First United Methodist Church of
Asheboro, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the consent agenda as
follows:
• approve minutes of August 5;
• adopt 3 resolutions (ATTACHED) for D.O.T. additions;
• reappoint Talton Harrison to the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (3 -year term);
• adopt a proclamation (ATTACHED) declaring September 28 Hunting and Fishing Day;
• appoint Rodney Trogdon to fill vacancy (citizen -at -large) on Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board
(3 -yr term).
Ramseur's Request for Loan
Hampton Spivey, Mayor of Ramseur, explained that Crawford Knitting of Asheboro wants to relocate to
a site just outside of Ramseur because they have no expansion room at their current location. Ramseur is
applying for a Community Development Block Grant to run water and sewer to the proposed new site. This
grant would require Ramseur to provide a local match of around $250,000. Mr. Spivey requested an interest-
free loan from the County to provide the local match. He proposed to repay the loan from water and sewer
revenues from the new plant, estimated to be about $72,000 per year.
Steve Cavanaugh, Ramseur's engineer for this project, explained the technical aspects of the project and
stated that 50 new jobs had been pledged for the new facility.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously voted to advance up to $250,000 to
Ramseur, to be paid back from revenues from the sale of water and sewer, with this advance being contingent
upon Ramseur's receiving the CDBG grant; additionally, they authorized the County Manager to negotiate
the appropriate interlocal agreements.
Health and Human Services Needs Assessments
Bob Morrison, President, Randolph Hospital, told the Board that an executive committee made up of
representatives from United Way, Randolph Hospital, the County, and the business community had been
formed to conduct a proposed health and human services needs assessment. Objectives ofthis assessment are
to identify community health and human services needs, to provide a planning document on which to base an
informed allocation of scarce resources, and to provide a starting point for an ongoing community effort to
meet these identified needs. Mr. Morrison estimated that the project will take 17 months and will cost
$110,000. Randolph Hospital will apply for a $50,000 Duke Endowment grant. The remainder ofthe budget
is proposed to come from United Way ($15,000), Randolph Hospital ($15,000), Randolph County
($15,000), and donations from the business community ($15,000). Although Randolph Hospital will
administer the budget, the executive committee will hire the consultant to complete the needs assessment and
will oversee the project.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously approved giving Randolph Hospital
$15,000 for this needs assessment and approved Budget Amendment #9 (ATTACHED), which allocates
these funds from Fund Balance.
Child Fatality Prevention Team Annual Report
MMi Cooper, Health Director, reported that the CFPT met every other month during the past year and
reviewed 14 child deaths. The team identified one system problem, made a recommendation for correction,
and took the appropriate action to correct the problem.
Closed Session - Location of Industry
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously voted at 5:15 p.m. to go into closed
session to discuss the location or expansion of industry, pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4). They recessed
closed session and returned to regular session at 6:00 p.m.
Public Hearing on Proposed Ordinance Establishing County Water Resources Advisory Board
At 6:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing on an ordinance establishing a
County Water Resources Advisory Board. Hal Johnson, Planning Director, explained that the idea of such a
board grew out of the strategic planning process, and it would give the County an opportunity to study such
water issues as distribution and sources of funding before any crises occur. This board would have
representation from all municipalities and the County.
Mac Whatley, Franklinville, noted that a recent editorial had incorrectly implied that the County will be
considering sewer lines as well as water lines.
Dean Spinks, Strategic Planning Committee member, thanked the Board for following up on the strategic
planning process by creating this Water Resources Advisory Board.
No one else asked to speak. Chairman Kemp closed the public hearing.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously adopted the Ordinance Establishing the
Randolph County Water Resources Advisory Board (ATTACHED).
Public Hearing on Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
At 6:10 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing on a $26,496 local law enforcement
block grant. Major Allen McNeill, Sheriffs Department, reviewed the grant application process and
conditions. The advisory committee that was required to be established has met and recommended that the
grant funds be used to hire part-time bailiffs or to pay overtime to full-time officers to work security at the
Courthouse. This committee also recommended that the required local match of $2,944 be provided from the
General Fund.
Chairman Kemp asked for comments; receiving none, he closed the public hearing.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #8
(ATTACHED), which reflects the $26,496 additional revenue from the grant and appropriates to the Sheriff s
Department $2,944 from the Fund Balance.
Request from City Schools for Approval of State ADM Funds Proiect
Mildred Chrisco, Finance Officer for Asheboro City Schools, requested that the Board transfer money
from State ADM funds to the construction and renovation project for Loflin Elementary School.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously approved the transfer of these funds.
Budget Amendment - Health
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #7
(ATTACHED), which reflects an additional $2,635 in State funds for the Health Department to use for
Depo-provera in the Family Planning clinic.
Budget Amendment - Aging Services
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Frank Willis, County Manager, announced that Randolph County has been awarded, for the 7th
consecutive year, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, by the Government
Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada.
Rezoning Public Hearing
At 6:30 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests. Hal
Johnson, Zoning Administrator, presented the following requests:
1. Bill Johnson, Ramseur, is requesting that 36.43 acres (out of 140.02) on Hinshaw Town Road, Coleridge
Township, be rezoned from RA to RR for a 12 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously
recommended approval.
2. Robert Deese, Biscoe, is requesting that 22.09 acres on NC Hwy 159, Grant Township, be rezoned from
RA to RR for an 11 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval.
3. Jerry Hodges, Ramseur, is requesting that 3.2 acres on Isom Road, Columbia Township, be rezoned from
RA to RM/CU for a 3 -space mobile home park. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval.
4. Leroy & Vilene Hoover, Asheboro, are requesting that 2.63 acres at 6298 US Hwy 64 West, Tabernacle
Township, be rezoned from HC to RM/CU to convert the old Hoover's Motel into a 3 -unit apartment
building. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval.
5. Wilson Realty, Asheboro, is requesting that 1.02 acres on Bus 220 South, Richland Township, be rezoned
from RR to LI/CU for a vinyl siding/home repair business with warehouse storage. The Planning Board
unanimously recommended approval, with the following restrictions: 25' buffer of natural (uncut) area at the
rear property line; no outside storage.
6. Ellen Howell & David Norcom, Asheboro, are requesting that 187.3 acres on Caraway Mountain Road,
Back Creek Township, be rezoned from RA to RR for an 81 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board
recommended approval by a 3-2 vote.
Comments - Request #1
Bill Johnson, Ramseur, said that he lives next to this site and will make sure that the development is
what he would want next door. There will be no groundwater contamination because they will hook on to
the Ramseur water line going to Coleridge School.
Comments - Request #2
Robert Deese, Biscoe, stated that he will put in state -approved roads and that houses will have a
minimum of 1900 square feet. He said he bought the property to build on but that he can't afford to keep it
all, which is why he plans to subdivide it.
Comments - Request #3
No one spoke.
Comments - Request #4
Joyce Blanton spoke in support of the request of her father, who purchased the motel at auction.
Comments - Request #5
Pam Stutts, Wilson Realty, stated that the applicant is requesting that the conditions recommended by
the Planning Board be added as a part of their request.
Comments - Request #6
David Norcom, Old County Farm Road, said his development would be similar to Cedar Creek and River
Run. Lot size averages 2 1/3 acres; roads will be to D.O.T. standards; and there will be a 25' buffer on
Caraway Mountain Road. Utilities will be buried; houses will be a minimum of 1800 square feet; and no lots
may be clear cut. Mr. Norcom stated that he will build a house for himself on one of the lots.
Glenn Simpson, soil scientist for the project, said that he uses the same methods as the Health
Department in determining soil conditions. This property, he said, has good soil conditions, though it is
rocky and in some areas the soil is not as deep as others. They may lose some lots because of the soil.
Gordon Poole, neighbor, spoke in support of the request.
Robert Smith, 1526 Old County Farm Road, said he can see the proposed site from his 50 -acre property
and that he supports the proposal because he had hoped this mountain would be developed through an
intelligent plan. Since this proposal is not high density and will not allow clear cutting, it should protect the
mountain more than some other development might.
Charles Harris, Director of nearby Camp Caraway, stated that the proposal is a progressive yet good
plan and he likes it.
Greg Stewart, 1611 Silver Mountain Trail, said he feels the proposed development would have a positive
and stabilizing effect on the neighborhood.
Millicent Marsh Muenzer, 5257 Caraway Mountain Road, said she lives on 750 acres nearby and that
there is a rare species of sunflower and other plants that are on the federal and state endangered species list
that grow on the proposed development site. She said she would like to see this land preserved.
Annie Hughes Wooten, 3686 Caraway Mountain Road, said water runoff would be a problem and that
this property should be left for people to enjoy.
Michael Muenzer, 5257 Caraway Mountain Road, stated that he has concerns about enforcement of
restrictive covenants and expressed his desire to see the actual wording of the proposed covenants. He
suggested a 5 -acre minimum lot size and a 100' buffer on the road.
Ellen Wirt, Yorktown, Va., said she owns 17 acres adjacent to the proposed site and that she is
concerned about what is there now and what may come in the future.
Dean Yates, 4370 Caraway Mountain Road, stated he would like to see larger lot sizes.
Don Medlin, 1031 Back Creek Road, said lot sizes should be a minimum of 5 acres.
Chairman Kemp closed the public hearing.
Board Action on Requests
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously approved the request of Bill Johnson.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the request of Robert Deese.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the request of Jerry Hodges.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously approved the request of Leroy and Vilene
Hoover.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved the request of Wilson Realty,
with the conditions recommended by the Planning Board (25' buffer and no outside storage).
The Board discussed at length the request of Ellen Howell and David Norcom. On motion of Frye,
seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously voted to delay a decision on this request until the October
meeting, with a request that the applicants provide specific written deed restrictions to the Board before that
time.
Closed Session - Location of Industry
At 8:15 p.m. the Board returned to the closed session they had recessed earlier in the meeting. They
returned to open session at 9:05 p.m. without taking any action and adjourned the meeting.
Phil Kemp, Chairman
Martha Comer
Robert Davis
Darrell Frye
Harold Holmes
Alice Dawson, Clerk to the Board