110695County Commissioners Minutes -
November 6, 1995
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 4:00
p.m. on November 6, 1995 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 725 McDowell Road,
Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Kemp, Frye, Comer, Davis and Holmes were present.
Commissioner Holmes entered the meeting where so noted. Invocation was given by
Commissioner Frye.
Recognitions for Contributions to strategic Planning
The Board presented plaques of appreciation to the following individuals
for their work on the strategic planning process: Don Hancock, Chairman of the
strategic Planning steering Committee; Hal 7ohnson, vice Chairman of the
Steering Committee; and Till wood, staff support.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved the
consent agenda, as follows:
° approve October 2, 1995 regular and closed session minutes;
° reappoint Danny Sykes to the Tax Commission;
° appoint Pete Oldham to replace Paul Biggs (term expiring 8/96) and Lisa
Celedon to replace Gerri Britt (term expiring 8/98) on the Criminal justice
Partnership Advisory Board.
Deletions/Additions to the Agenda
Chairman Kemp announced that the smart start update has been deleted and
will be on the December 4 agenda; in its place is a report on the senior Tar
Heel Legislature.
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Commissioner Harold Holmes entered the meeting at this point.
senior Tar Heel Leaislature
lack Pugh, Randolph County's representative to the senior Tar Heel
Legislature, explained the purpose and role of this group. The General Assembly
created the senior Tar Heel Legislature in 1993 to provide information and
education to senior citizens, to promote citizen involvement and advocacy
regarding aging issues, and to assess legislative needs of senior citizens.
Each county has one delegate (aged 60 or older); they meet and report their
findings to the General Assembly. Mr. Pugh said that this group's three
priority resolutions adopted at their last meeting were for expansion of in-home
services, support of reform and delivery of health care in North Carolina, and
requiring all who work with the elderly to be screened.
Budaet Amendment - Recvclina Grants
David Townsend, Public works Director, informed the Board that the Public
works Department has received two grants for recycling activities from the N.C.
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources. The first grant is a
$10,000 recycling assistance grant that will allow the County to work with local
textile industries through a needs assessment survey, workshop, and the purchase
of a trailer for collecting recyclable materials. The second grant, for
$15,000, will allow the County, through an agreement with the N. C. office of
waste Reduction, to promote a comprehensive multi -media (solid waste, air,
water, sewer) source reduction and recycling outreach effort to all businesses
and citizens in Randolph County.
on motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved
Budget Amendment #15 (ATTACHED), which reflects acceptance of these grants and
increases the Recycling budget by $25,000. The motion also authorized the
Chairman to execute the necessary agreements with the N.C. Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources.
Mr. Townsend recognized viki Prevo, County Recycling Coordinator, and
applauded her efforts in getting these grants. He also recognized Kathy
Carmichael, who was present from the N.C. office of waste Reduction.
Concealed weapons ordinance
Alan Pugh, County Attorney, presented an ordinance he had prepared on
prohibiting the carrying of concealed weapons, including handguns, on County
property. He said this ordinance was in keeping with sample ordinances prepared
by the NC Association of County Commissioners and NC League of Municipalities.
on motion of Holmes, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously adopted "An
ordinance Prohibiting the Carrying of Concealed weapons on Certain Property of
the County of Randolph and Authorizing Public Notice of same by the Posting of
SIGNS" (ATTACHED).
Report on sheriff's Department staffing Needs for Concealed Handgun
Permitting
Hal Scott, 7r., Personnel Director, stated that he had done a staffing
analysis for the sheriff's Department relative to their role in issuing permits
to individuals to carry concealed handguns. The permitting includes the
application processing, background investigation, data entry into the DCI data
base, and issuance and revocation. The new law allowing concealed handguns goes
into effect December 1, 1995. It is anticipated that demand will be high
initially and continually diminish over four years, which is the time period
that coincides with the renewal requirements of the permit. Mr. Scott said that
requests for the training that is required before receiving a permit have
exceeded 4000. Another consideration is that as of 7anuary 1996, sheriffs'
departments must register and track known sex offenders in their counties. Any
personnel hired to administer the concealed handguns permitting could logically
be assigned the sex offender registration and augment the participation in the
DCI network.
Mr. Scott recommended that 1 lieutenant (grade 68), 1 deputy sheriff (grade 63),
1 office assistant III (grade 57) be hired as full-time permanent employees. He
also recommended that 5 reserve deputies be trained in background investigation
and 5 clerical personnel be hired to assist in the application intake process
for the first 6 months. The reserve deputies can be taken from the existing
roster and the temporary clerical can be taken from existing staff.
on motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the
3 recommended permanent positions. Their salaries will be covered by the
portion of the permit fee that is kept by the County.
Accounting for Concealed Handgun Permit Fees
Frank Willis, County Manager, stated that the State plans to issue
recommendations on the accounting procedures that counties should use for these
permit fees. He said this item will probably be on the 7anuary agenda for
further consideration and a budget amendment.
Budget Amendment - sheriff
Major Allen McNeill requested the purchase of a copier, 7 semi-automatic
pistols, 10 walkie-talkies, 10 bulletproof vests, and 5 .380 caliber pistols, to
be paid for from funds which are in the Law Enforcement Restricted Account.
This money is the assets or taxes of drug dealers, which has been forfeited to
Randolph County.
on motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved Budget
Amendment #19 (ATTACHED), which transfers $20,000 from fund balance to the
sheriff & 7ail budget for these items.
Animal Cruelty Investigator Position/Animal Control Program
Frank Willis, County Manager, reported that he and sheriff Hurley recently
met with Lynn Scherer, President of the Humane society of Randolph County, who
presented a proposal for the Humane society to contract with the County to run
our animal shelter. Mr. Willis said that he is setting up a committee to study
this proposal and to review the entire animal control program. since the animal
cruelty investigator position is one of the areas to be addressed by this
committee, Mr. Willis recommended that the Board delay appointing someone to
that position until the committee completes its work and makes a report.
Annual Report on Child Fatality Prevention Team
Mimi Cooper, Public Health Director, advised the Board that the Child
Fatality Team and the Child Protection Team decided to join together to form the
Child Fatality Prevention Team. In the last year this team has reviewed 20
deaths of children aged 0-18 (4 SIDS, 3 vehicle accident, 4 prematurity, 2
suicide, 2 congenital defect, 1 metabolic disorder, 1 perforated appendix, 1
cancer, 2 homicide). system problems identified included failure of one agency
to make proper referrals.
Martha sheriff, social services Director, noted that the state Division of
social services' Biennial Report on Randolph County's Child Protective services
unit identified lack of adequate staff as a major problem.
Budget Amendment - Library
on motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved Budget
Amendment #18 (ATTACHED), which reflects an additional $18,907 in state aid to
the Library.
Budget Amendment - Health
on motion of Davis, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved
Budget Amendment #16 (ATTACHED), which reflects a state budget reduction of
$11,858 for the WIC program and additional state funding in the amount of
$13,062, for a net budget increase of $1,204.
Budget Amendment - CBA
on motion of Holmes, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously approved
Budget Amendment #17 (ATTACHED), which reflects $224,907 in state funding for
Community Based Alternative programs.
Resolutions - surplus Property sale and Donation of vehicles to RCC
Frank Willis, County Manager, explained that the County's surplus property
sale is later than usual this year because the Purchasing Agent has been on
personal leave. He explained that some items may be removed from the surplus
list if another County department has need of those items. Also, RCC has
requested a donation of two of the County's surplus vehicles for use in their
Law Enforcement Driver's Training Course.
on motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously adopted a
resolution (ATTACHED) itemizing personal property items as surplus and
authorizing the sale of this property and unanimously adopted a resolution
(ATTACHED) donating two surplus vehicles to RCC.
Lead Agency for Aging services
Mr. Willis reported that the Randolph County Aging Services Planning
Committee (RCASPC), at the request of the Randolph County strategic Planning
Implementation Committee, has agreed to act as the countywide aging authority to
coordinate senior services. Their bylaws would have to be amended to reflect
this additional role.
on motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously designated
RCASPC as the countywide aging authority and amended RCASPC's bylaws by adding
under Article III. Purpose, section 2: "The Committee shall also serve as the
countywide aging authority which will coordinate senior services." The current
section 2 shall be renumbered to become section 3.
January Meeting Date
on motion of Comer, seconded by Davis, the Board set their regular January
meeting date for Tuesday, January 2, 1996.
Request from uptown Revitalization Committee for Contribution for Parkin
Lot and Budget Amendment
Chairman Kemp informed the Board that
has asked the Board to make a contribution
Avenue to be used for public parking. The
construct the parking lot at its own expen
Mr. Kemp said the committee has not asked
the uptown Revitalization Committee
for the purchase of a lot on sunset
City of Asheboro has agreed to
e once the property is purchased.
or a specific amount.
on motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved
Budget Amendment #20 (ATTACHED), which reflects a donation of $1000 (from fund
balance) to the uptown Revitalization Committee.
Resolution Releasing State Funds to PTCOG
on motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved a
resolution (ATTACHED) authorizing the State to release to PTCOG Randolph
County's portion of state -budgeted funds restricted for use only by PTCOG.
school Capital Construction study Commission Public Hearing
Chairman Kemp and Manager Willis said they would attend this public hearing
on November 9 in Winston-Salem.
Rezoning Public Hearing
At 4:00 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to
consider rezoning requests. Hal Johnson, zoning Administrator, presented the
following requests:
1. Larry Goodwin Golf, Inc., Asheboro, is requesting that 14.82 acres on Waynick
Meadow Road, Concord Township, be rezoned from RA to RR to develop a 13 -lot
subdivision. The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval.
2. Eddie Morris, Asheboro, is requesting that 259.93 acres on union Grove
Church Road, Richland Township, be rezoned from RA to RM to develop a 60 -lot
subdivision. The Planning Board recommended denial as inconsistent with land
use patterns in this area.
3. Tim Tedder, High Point, is requesting that 6.
Hwy 220N/Two Ponds Road, Level Cross Township, be
order to construct about 15 mini -warehouses with
be 70% development of the property. The Planning
approval.
Comments - Request #1
No one spoke.
7 acres on the corner of Bus.
rezoned from RA to HC/CU in
office on premises, which would
Board unanimously recommended
Comments - Request #2
Don Bristow said that one -acre lots would be along the paved roads and the
five -acre lots along the private road, which will be built to state standards.
Steve Deaton, 3617 Fork Creek Mill Road, Seagrove, stated that his hog and
chicken operations produce odor and noise and that he is concerned that
unsuspecting people would move into the proposed development and then complain
about the odor and noise.
Roy Chriscoe, 4262 Fork Creek Mill Road, Seagrove, said that he is a hog
and chicken farmer speaking on behalf of the area farmers. He said the
purchasers should be aware of the farming operations that are already there.
Comments - Request #3
No one spoke.
Board Action on Requests
on motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the
request of Larry Goodwin Golf, Inc.
on motion of Comer, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously denied the
request of Eddie Morris.
on motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the
request of Tim Tedder.
I-85/NW Randolph Planning Effort
Hal 7ohnson, Planning Director, requested that the Board endorse the
Development Assessment and adopt an ordinance concerning annexation agreements
with the cities of High Point, Archdale, and Thomasville.
Commissioner Frye asked that this item be tabled until the December 4
meeting. He said he would first like to see the outcome of a meeting Trinity
area residents are holding later this week about possible incorporation of
Trinity and about water and sewer issues for their area.
The Board agreed to table this issue until next meeting.
ordinance Providing for Removal and Disposition of Abandoned, Nuisance and
Junked Motor vehicles
Hal Johnson introduced and discussed a proposed ordinance regulating
abandoned, nuisance and junked motor vehicles.
The Board set a public hearing on the ordinance for December 4, immediately
following the 6:30 rezoning public hearing.
Purchase of Allen Property and Budget Amendment
Mr. Willis stated that the heirs to the Estelle Allen property, below the
Sheriff's Department at the corner of Salisbury and Cox, have extended a formal
offer to sell the property to the County for $70,565, with $1,000 earnest money
to be paid tomorrow and closing to be held by the end of November.
on motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously voted to accept
this offer.
on motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved Budget
Amendment #21 (ATTACHED), which takes $70,565 from fund balance for purchase of
this property.
Adjournment
Having no further business, the Board adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Phil Kemp, Chairman
Martha Comer
Darrell L. Frye
Robert Davis
Harold Holmes Alice D. Dawson, Clerk to the Board