110496November 4, 1996
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 Kemp, Frye,
Davis, Holmes, and Comer were present. Invocation was given by Rev. Jonathan Shook, Bailey's Grove
Baptist Church, Asheboro, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Addition to Agenda
Chairman Kemp announced an addition to new business items: I. Change in Workweek for Employees at
the Animal Shelter.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, as follows:
• approve October 7, 1996 minutes;
• unseal closed session minutes from July 8, 1996 and September 3, 1996;
• reappoint Charles Teague to the Tax Commission;
• reappoint Alida Bingham and Fred deFriess to the Child Fatality Review Team;
• approve resolution (ATTACHED) for D.O.T. addition (Oakhurst Road);
• reappoint Bill Dorsett and Lynden Craven to the County Planning Board (3 -yr term).
Request from Asheboro for County Contribution to CDBG Proiect
Joe Trogdon, Mayor of Asheboro, presented to the Board the City of Asheboro's plans for providing
water and sewer to a 75,000 square -foot manufacturing plant Klaussner Furniture Industries plans to build
near their lumber yard on Business 220 south of Asheboro. He said the project is contingent on the City of
Asheboro's obtaining a Community Development Block Grant from the State and on the City of Asheboro
and Randolph County providing additional funds for the project. The project would consist of 12,000 feet of
12" water line at a cost of $765,000. Mayor Trogdon explained two options for providing sewer to the
proposed new plant. The first option would consist of a pump station with 13,600 feet of force main sewer
line that would cost $373,000 and would provide sewer to Klaussner only. The second option would consist
of a pump station with 3,600 feet of force main sewer line and 14,000 feet of 8" gravity sewer line that would
cost $942,000 and would pass other potential customers from Business 220 to Cox Road. The first option
would require $142,250 from the County, and the second option would require $353,500 from the County.
Mayor Trogdon pointed out that Klaussner is the largest employer in Randolph County.
The Board discussed these proposals at length. On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board
unanimously voted to support the second option for providing sewer from Business 220 to Cox Road, with a
commitment of $353,500, contingent upon the City of Asheboro's obtaining a Community Development
Block Grant from the State and the City of Asheboro's contribution of $353,500.
Update on Transportation Improvement Plan
Talmadge Baker, Vice President, Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, stated that for several
years the Chamber's transportation committee has compiled the highway improvement requests from all the
local governments and presented them to the N.C. Department of Transportation as a unified request from
Randolph County. Mr. Baker submitted a proposed resolution itemizing the projects to be included in the
unified request.
On motion of Comer, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved this resolution (ATTCHD).
Bid Award - Live -Scan Fingerprint System
Jane Leonard, Deputy Finance Officer, explained that bids had been taken on an automated live -scan
booking management system for the Sheriff's Department that provides an effective way of capturing a
person's fingerprints without the use of ink. Bids were received as follows:
Digital Biometrics, Inc. $63,713
Fingermatrix No Bid
Indentix No Bid
Printrak International, Inc. $53,500
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously awarded the contract for the live -scan
fingerprint system to Printrak International, Inc. for $53,500.
Bid Award - Video Arraignment System
Ms. Leonard stated that bids had been received on a video arraignment system that will include operating
equipment in two courtrooms in the Courthouse and in the video arraignment room in the new detention
facility. This system will improve inmate handling, reduce court appearance time, and reduce costs. The
following bids were received from the six vendors who attended a required pre-bid conference:
Ambassador Enterprises
No Bid
JCSI/SIGCOM
No Bid
Selectrocom
$63,576.00
Simplex Time Recorder
No Bid
Long Communications
$72,985.74
Sprint -Centel
No Bid
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously awarded the contract for the video
arraignment system of Selectrocom.
Bid Award - Law Enforcement Vehicles
Ms. Leonard explained that, at Sheriff Hurley's request, the County did not sign up to be on the state
contract for law enforcement vehicles this year. Sheriff Hurley believed that the County could purchase
vehicles at less than state contract prices. The total number of vehicles required this year is fourteen --nine
large -size V-8 vehicles and five mid-size V-6 vehicles. The following bids were received for the large -size
vehicles:
Capital Ford, Inc. $174,879 ($19,431 per vehicle)
Freeman Ford, Inc. $175,995 ($19,555 per vehicle)
Lyles Chevrolet Co. No Bid
The following bids were received on the mid-size vehicles:
Capital Ford, Inc. No Bid
Freeman Ford, Inc. No Bid
Lyles Chevrolet Co. $84,841.45 ($16,968.29 per vehicle)
Ms. Leonard further explained that all bids came in more than state contract price --$403 more per large -size
vehicle and $23.81 more per mid-size vehicle. She stated that the Board could either accept the low bids
received or reject all bids and rebid the vehicles, sending a bid request to the dealer who has the state contract.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously to reject all bids on the nine large -
size vehicles.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously awarded the contract for the five mid-
size vehicles to the low bidder, Lyles Chevrolet.
Detention Facility Wiring Contract
David Townsend, Public Works Director, stated that the County had received bids on wire installation,
plates and connections at the new detention facility, as follows:
Telephone Communications Sales & Service $11,469.88
Vick Brothers $14,980.00
Sprint -Centel $15,302.43
ABC $16,378.68
Cockerham Electric No Bid
On motion of Comer, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously awarded the contract to Telephone
Communications for $11,469.88.
Changes in Workweek for Animal Shelter Employees
Hal Scott, Jr., Personnel Director, explained that the current workweek for most County employees runs
from Sunday through Saturday. Because of weekend work at the animal shelter, those employees work 38
hours some weeks and 42 hours other weeks, resulting in some overtime pay. Mr. Scott requested that the
Personnel Ordinance be amended to reflect a workweek of Monday through Sunday for animal shelter
employees.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously approved an amendment to Appendix D
of the Personnel Ordinance to reflect that the workweek of animal shelter employees will begin at 12:01 a.m.
on Monday and end at midnight on Sunday.
Social Services Board Appointment
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously appointed Charles Eurillo to fill the
unexpired term of Libby Dunsmore on the Social Services Board.
Water Resources Advisory Board Appointments
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously appointed the following as county
representatives on the Water Resources Advisory Board: Bobby Pierce, 3 yrs; Bob Wright, 2 yrs; Dean
Spinks, 1 yr.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously appointed the following as municipal
representatives on the Water Resources Advisory Board: Joe Stone (Archdale), 3 yrs; Talmadge Baker
(Asheboro), 2 yrs; Mac Whatley (Franklinville), 1 yr; James Humble (Liberty), 3 yrs; Rudy Cline (Ramseur), 2
yrs; Rick Hardin (Randleman), 1 yr; Michael Walker (Seagrove), 3 yrs; Tommy Williams (Staley), 2 yrs.
Resolution Approving Rate Increase Requested by Time Warner (Cablevision)
On motion of Comer, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously adopted a resolution (ATTACHED)
approving a rate increase for Cablevision.
Richard Wells, Oak Hollow resident, stated that he had been told by Cablevision that his home and 9
other homes on his street would be hooked up to their service by the winter of `96; then he was told it would
be spring, then summer; and he still doesn't have cable. Commissioner Frye agreed to look into this matter.
Closed Session - Possible Judicial Action
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board voted unanimously at 5:15 p.m. to go into closed
session to consult with their attorney to consider and give instructions concerning a possible judicial action
titled BLACK & DECKER (US), INC. V. RANDOLPH COUNTY, pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3). At
5:45 p.m. the Board returned to regular session without taking any action concerning the closed session. The
Board recessed until 6:30 p.m.
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. Phillip Bumgarner, Asheboro, is requesting that 8 acres (out of 20.80) on Hwy 220 South, Union
Township, be rezoned from RA to LI/CU to construct a 100 x 200 building for an injection molding operation
and to locate an off -premise sign (130 sq. ft.). The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of
this request.
2. Gene and Connie Pittman, Thomasville, are requesting that 21.1 acres at the end of Harris Road,
Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from RA to RM/CU to develop a 9 -space mobile home park. The Planning
Board unanimously recommended denial of this request.
3. Gary Loflin, Trinity, is requesting that 17.4 acres on Finch Farm Road, Trinity Township, be rezoned from
RA to RR to expand the Steeple Gate Subdivision by l l lots. The Planning Board unanimously recommended
approval of this request.
4. Mark Lamb, Randleman, is requesting that 27.5 acres on Zoo Parkway, Grant Township, be rezoned from
First Environmental to RR to develop a 13 -lot modular subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously
recommended approval of this request.
5. Dwight Nichols, Durham, is requesting that 6 acres (out of 25.39) on the corner of Hwy 220 Bypass and
Little River Road, Richland Township, be rezoned from RA to HC/CU to build a convenience store and, later,
a restaurant. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval, with the requirement that the
applicant meet with Mr. Johnson to work out appropriate buffers and setbacks.
6. Jerry Routh, Franklinville, is requesting that 34.6 acres (out of 44.2) on Williams Dairy Road, Liberty
Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a 26 -lot subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously
recommended approval of this request.
Comments - Request #1
Phillip Bumgarner, applicant, stated that this operation would be served by water from the Seagrove-
Ulah Metropolitan Water Authority. He said there is a natural buffer area for the property.
Comments - Request #2
Gene Pittman, applicant, said that 86% of this area is manufactured housing and that there is a mobile
home park .5 mile away. He added that by owning the property he could control the occupants. He discussed
his proposed rules for the park.
David Burrow, 1071 Harris Road, opposed this request, stating that there are too many mobile homes in
the area already and that even with resident owners, there are still problems with mobile home parks.
W. T. Harris, Harris Road, stated that he opposes trailers.
Margaret Wall, 1641 Hoover Hill Road, said she owns 46 acres adjacent to this property and that she
already has a problem with children from existing mobile homes coming onto her property and to her fishpond.
She said the area looks like slum city now and she doesn't want more mobile homes.
David Nelson, 5325 Covered Bridge Road, stated that even when managers live on-site, there are
problems with mobile home parks.
Comments - Request #3
Gary Loflin, Trinity, explained that this expansion of Steeple Gate will have the same restrictions as the
existing development. He said a common recreation area will be built.
Comments - Request #4
Mark Lamb, Randleman, said this development will be heavily restricted. Homes will be a minimum of
1630 sq. ft. or 1530 sq. ft. with a garage. He said these are high-end modular homes only and will be a turn-
key job with garages and porches built on-site.
Comments - Request #5
Jon Megerian, attorney for Mr. Nichols, stated that Mr. Nichols has no final plans yet, but that he will
have 150' setback and that he can submit a detail plan for approval by Planning staff.
Dwight Nichols, applicant, said he is in the process of buying the adjacent triangle of land and that he will
have a buffer of shrubs, grass, and trees. There will also be a 25' natural area from the southeast corner to the
driveway.
Comments - Request #6
June Koegler stated that homes would be site -built or modular only with a minimum of 1400 square feet
and many restrictions.
Chairman Kemp closed the public hearing.
Board Action on Requests
On motion of Comer, seconded by Holmes , the Board unanimously approved the request of Phillip
Bumgarner.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously denied the request of Gene and Connie
Pittman.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved the request of Gary Loflin.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved the request of Mark Lamb.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the request of Dwight
Nichols, with the provision that there be no paving within 25' of the off -ramp and that the front 25' be
maintained as a natural buffer except for the driveway.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the request of Jerry Routh.
Adjournment
The Board adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Phil Kemp, Chairman
Martha Comer
Robert Davis
Darrell L. Frye
Harold Holmes
Alice D. Dawson, Clerk to the Board