120594Commissioners Meeting Minutes - 12/5/94
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 2:00 p.m. on December
5, 1994 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners
Kemp, Langley, Comer, Petty and Frye were present. Invocation was given by Rev. Robert Kidd,
Asheboro Friends Meeting.
Oaths of office were administered to the following officials, the Honorable Russell G. Walker, Jr.,
Superior Court Judge, presiding: Robert B. Davis, Darrell L. Frye, J. Harold Homes, Randolph County
Commissioners; Litchard Hurley, Randolph County Sheriff, William Craig Frazier, Douglas Young, Soil
& Water Conservation Service District Supervisors; Randolph County Sheriffs deputies.
Retirement Plaque - Sheriffs Dept.
Chairman Kemp presented a retirement plaque to Myron Hinshaw, who retired in November,
1994 from the Randolph County Sheriffs Dept., with 13 years of service.
Board of Education Presentation
Worth Hatley, Randolph County Schools Superintendent, presented the North Carolina School
Boards Association Award (1994) to the Randolph County Board of Commissioners.
Approval of Minutes
On motion of Langley, seconded by Petty, the Board unanimously approved the minutes of the
November 7, 1994 meeting.
On motion of Petty, seconded by Langley, the Board unanimously approved the minutes of the
October 3, 1994 and November 7, 1994 closed sessions.
Adjournment
There being no more old business, the meeting adjourned.
At this time, the new Board was seated. Commissioners Kemp, Frye, Comer, Davis and Holmes were
Reorganization of the Board
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously elected Phil Kemp as Chairman.
On motion of Comer, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously elected Darrell Frye as Vice
Chairman.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously appointed Alice Dawson as Clerk
to the Board.
At this time, Ed Gavin asked that he not be reappointed as County Attorney.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously appointed Alan Pugh as County
Attorney.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Frye, the Board unanimously appointed Robby Davis to the
Randolph County Board of Health.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously appointed Martha Comer to the
Randolph County Mental Health Board.
On motion of Comer, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously appointed Harold Holmes to the
Social Services Board.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Comer the Board unanimously appointed Darrell Frye as the
High Point Transportation Advisory Committee Representative.
On motion of Comer, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously appointed Darrell Frye as the
Piedmont Triad Council of Governments Delegate.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Frye, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the consent agenda as
follows:
• adopt resolutions (ATTACHED) adding Arlington Drive Extension in the Green Acres
Subdivision, Hunters Run and Oak Brook Court in the Hunters Trace Subdivision, and part of
Sheppard Drive in the Sheppard Heights Subdivision to the State System of Roads.
• reappoint Addie Luther to a 3 -year term and appoint Linda Covington to a 1 -year term on the
Nursing/Domiciliary Home Committee.
• reappoint Jackie Greenlee to a 3 -year term on the Board of Health.
• reappoint Margaret Hayes to a 3 -year term on the Seagrove-Ulah Metropolitan Water District.
• reappoint Ted Hollingsworth to a 2 -year term on the Randleman Planning & Zoning Board.
Pawnbroker License Renewal
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved the pawnbroker
license renewal for Harry Frank Chamberlin.
Voting Delegate - NCACC Legislative Goals Conference
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously appointed Darrell Frye as the
voting delegate to the NCACC Legislative Goals Conference.
Budget Amendment - Cooperative Extension
Dick Peterson, Cooperative Extension Director, explained that the N.C. Cooperative Extension
Service 4H, Randolph County Center, has been approved to receive Dept. of Human Resources
Dependent Care Grant funds to hire, part-time, a 4H School Age Child Care (SACC) System Manager.
These funds are designed to help improve the quality of school-age child care programs through training
child care providers. This 18 -month grant, $12,000, will be used to hire and train a System Manager and
provide the materials and supplies necessary to deliver training programs to child care providers. At the
end of the grant period (March 30, 1996), funds for continuation of the position will be explored from
within community resources excluding county government.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved OBudget Amendment
#22 (ATTACHED) which increases the Cooperative Extension budget by $12,000; and OO the addition of
a 20 -hour -per -week position in the Cooperative Extension Service Department for a 4H School Age
Child Care System Manager.
Budget Amendment - Public Health
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment
# 19 (ATTACHED), which reflects $17,010 State funding for the Immunization Action Plan and $1,500
from local civic organizations (Rotary, Kiwanis, Masons) to purchase liquid pain reliever to be distributed
to parents when their infant receives an immunization, for a total increase of $18,510.
Board of Health Appointment
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved the appointment of
David Townsend to fill the professional engineer slot on the Randolph County Board of Health, term
ending 12/97.
Update and Budget Amendment - 911 Fund
Neil Allen, Emergency Services Director, updated the Board on the history and current status of
Randolph County 911 emergency system. He also explained that the City of Randleman has just signed
an agreement with Randolph County concerning its connection to the LIFE (Linked Information For
Emergencies) System. The money for the County to purchase the necessary equipment for municipalities
going on this system was budgeted in the 93-94 budget. Funds not used at that time reverted into the
Emergency Telephone System Fund fund balance June 30, 1994. A budget amendment is required to
appropriate these funds for this purchase.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment
#20 (ATTACHED), which reflects the funds needed to purchase LIFE System equipment for the City of
Randleman.
Citizen Concern
Betty Shepherd, who lives in Mel-Bil Heights subdivision, appealed to the Board of
Commissioners for help in getting the road into this subdivision paved. She explained that when the
subdivision was built in 1983, the contractor, Mr. Bill Beard, assured all of the homeowners that the road
would be brought up to State standards in order for it to be paved (by the State). She also stated that the
County currently has a pending lawsuit against Mr. Beard regarding subdivision violations.
Ed Gavin stated that this trial is set for 2/95, but even if the judgement is in the County's favor,
the lawsuit would be fruitless due to the developer being insolvent.
Alan Pugh stated that the County has taken all the legal recourse it can.
Chairman Kemp stated that the Board will continue to look into this matter, prepare a report, and
send it to her.
Critical Habitat Update
Frank Willis stated that he spoke with Jim Blackburn at the North Carolina Association of County
Commissioners on 11/30/94. Mr. Blackburn advised that the status of the Critical Habitat issue has not
changed. It is his clear understanding that the North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry does
intend to file a lawsuit on this matter and that there is no reason for Randolph County to take any action
at this time.
Hal Johnson brought the new commissioners up-to-date on the Critical Habitat issue.
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. Archie Rich, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 2.40 acres located on Hwy 64 west
of Asheboro, Tabernacle Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial/Condi-
tional Use in order to operate a furniture manufacturing business. The Planning Board unanimously
recommended denial of this request as inconsistent with land use patterns.
2. Neal Craven, Asheboro, North Carolina, is requesting that 25.90 acres located on Staley's
Farm Road, Grant Township, be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Residential Mixed in order to
develop a 16 lot subdivision for mobile homes (1984 or newer models). The Planning Board
unanimously recommended approval of this request.
Comments - Request #1
Archie Rich stated that he bought the property with the intention of conducting his business there
eventually and that it would not be noisy or unsightly. The hours of operation would be from 7 a.m. - to
no later than 6:00 p.m. This furniture business is his only means of earning a living.
Approximately 20 people stood in support of the request.
Jimmy Skeen, neighbor, spoke in support of the request.
Donald Frame, neighbor, spoke in support of the request.
Brenda Perdue, adjoining property owner, spoke in opposition of the request stating that she and
her family have lived there for 16-17 years and would like to keep it residential.
John Spangler, neighbor, spoke in opposition of the request stating that he was not informed
when he purchased his lot that this property could possibly be rezoned commercial.
Kenneth Hill, neighbor, spoke in opposition of the request stating that he would like a guarantee
that Mr. Rich would use Hwy 64 as the entrance to his business rather than Scenic Point Drive.
Candace Haithcox, adjoining property owner, spoke in opposition of the request stating that she
will build a house on her property in the near future and doesn't want a business there.
Patty Causey, neighbor, spoke in opposition of the request stating that she is currently building a
house there and wants the land to remain residential.
Kenneth Hill also stated that the building of this plant would decrease their property values.
Comments - Request #2
Neal Craven stated that his plan to develop a subdivision for mobile homes is consistent with the
County's land use plan.
Annie Spinks, adjoining property owner, spoke in opposition to the request stating that she would
like to see permanent homes built rather than mobile homes.
Hal Johnson stated that the specifications for the mobile home subdivision would exceed
ordinance requirements.
Action on requests
Regarding the request of Archie Rich Commissioner Frye asked Hal Johnson if there had been as
much support shown at the Planning Board public hearing as there had been at this public hearing. Mr.
Johnson stated that there had not been.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted unanimously to refer the request of
Archie Rich back to the Planning Board for reconsideration.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Comer, the Board voted unanimously to table the request of
Neal Craven until the January Commissioners meeting in order to give the two new commissioners an
opportunity to physically see the property in question.
Appointment -Tax Commission
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board voted unanimously to table the reappointment
of Allen Holt to the Tax Commission until January.
Budget Amendment #23 - Sheriffs Dept.
Major Allen McNeill explained that during budget deliberations for the 94-95 fiscal year, the
Commissioners had approved the purchase of 11 patrol cars @ $14,000 each for a total budget of
$154,000. However, when state contract bids were awarded this year the price per car was $15,752.71
($16,225.29 with 3% sales tax added). This means that the budget is short $24,479. The Board elected
to fund the purchase of 10 patrol cars, with the deficit of $7,633 for the 10th car coming from the
Contingency Fund, and directed the Sheriffs Dept. to use Seized Money in the Law Enforcement
Restricted Account to purchase the 11th car if they deemed it necessary.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board approved the purchase of 11 vehicles and
approved Budget Amendment #23 (ATTACHED) which transfers $7,633 from the Contingency Fund to
complete the purchase of 10 patrol cars, with the amount needed ($16,846) to purchase the 11th car
coming from the Law Enforcement Restricted Account.
Budget Amendment #21 - Aging Services -Medical Transportation Assistance Program
On motion of Davis, seconded by Comer, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment
#21(ATTACHED), which reflects $3,712 from the N.C. Dept. of Transportation to be used for the
Medicaid Transportation Assistance Program for pregnant women and children receiving pre -natal and
post -natal care.
New Meeting Time Set
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously voted to change the meeting
time of their regular monthly meeting to 6:00 p.m. beginning with the February 6, 1995 meeting, with the
rezoning public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Transportation Development Plan
Hal Johnson, Planning Director, stated that the County has had a Transportation Development
Plan (TDP) in place since 1979, with Randolph Sheltered Workshop serving as lead agency. He said the
TDP has not changed since its inception and is not capable of responding to the enormous growth
Randolph County has experienced. The Transportation Steering Committee, with the help of a
consultant, has worked with all the human resource agencies in the county to update the plan. They are
recommending that the Randolph County Senior Adults Association be designated lead agency and that a
full-time transportation coordinator be hired.
Candie Rudzinski, Senior Adults Association Director, discussed her administrative proposal and
financing options. It is hoped that the program will become a user -funded service, but initially funding
would be needed from the County for salary, training of drivers, transfer of vehicle titles, etc. Ms.
Rudzinski said that now each agency involved has someone who works on transportation, but a
coordinator would be able to handle it all. The proposal calls for expanding from five vehicles to seven
and reinstating some routes that have been discontinued, as well as adding other routes.
Lee Phoenix, Senior Adults Association Board member, stated that this service is desperately
needed and they will work hard to make it a success.
Mazie Fleetwood, Mental Health Director, spoke in strong support of the proposal and said
Mental Health will definitely be a part of it.
Martha Sheriff, Social Services Director, spoke in support of the proposal and said Social
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Services will use the system if it is flexible enough.
Leo Luther, representing Asheboro Day Care, supported the proposal, saying it is very important
to the community.
Joe Coward, parent of a disabled child, discussed transportation problems in the Liberty area and
spoke in support of the proposal.
Angela Moore, Director of the Literacy Program at Randolph Community College, said the #1
need is for transportation, which is also the biggest need for the Compensatory Education Program.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously adopted the updated
Transportation Development Plan as presented.
Budget Amendment - Aging Services
On motion of Frye, seconded by Comer, the Board approved Budget Amendment #24
(ATTACHED), which appropriates $36,000 from Fund Balance to Aging Services in order to provide
transitional funds for the Senior Adults Association to administer the Transportation Development Plan.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the Board adjourned.