The
Alleghany County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
Present: Chair Eldon Edwards, Vice-Chair Warren Taylor,
Commissioner
Chair
Eldon Edwards called the meeting to order.
Commissioner
Chair
Eldon Edwards stated that a discussion about a proposed asphalt plant needs to
be added to the agenda.
Commissioner
Warren Taylor made a motion to approve the amended agenda for this
AGENDA
Motion on Agenda for
Motion
on Minutes for July 18, 2005 meeting
RE: 911 Road Names
RE: Preliminary Major Subdivision Approval
Land-Use Committee Discussions
1.
Fairgrounds
Citizen Request
2.
Annual
Conference Voting Delegate
3.
Budget
Amendment—EEP Program
4.
Long Term Care
Community Advisory Committee Appointment
5.
6.
Asphalt Plant Discussions (added)
7.
Other Business
8.
Public
Comments—30 minutes
9.
Closed
Session—NCGS 143-318.11 (a) (6)—Personnel
10. Adjourn
Commissioner
Warren Taylor made a motion to approve the minutes for the
Commissioner
Graylen Blevins arrived at
Chair Eldon Edwards recessed the regular
meeting at
Chair Eldon Edwards asked for public
comments. None were received.
Chair Eldon Edwards closed the
public hearing at
Commissioner
Agnes Joines with the Planning
Committee came before the Board to present a report regarding their history and
activities including fundraisers like the Hillbilly Comedy Show. She explained that they donate money for two
scholarships, emergency food and fuel, lending library, Prom Promise, Alleghany
Cares Medical Mobile, Alleghany Connections and Boy Scouts of America food
drive.
Lisa Edwards with Alleghany
Connections came before the Board to present a report regarding how Alleghany
Connections operates including helping at least eight children per month. She talked about their fundraising activities
and things they do to help the children.
She stated that they have 14 children on the waiting list. She reviewed the criteria for volunteers, and
volunteers mainly help the children by being a positive adult role model.
Commissioner Ken Richardson thanked
Commissioner Ken Richardson made a
motion to approve the preliminary plat. Commissioner
Graylen Blevins seconded the motion. Vote 5:0.
Chair Eldon Edwards talked about the
lawnmower race that was recently held as a fundraiser for Mike Choate. He stated that Mike Choate has requested that
this request be dropped and the proceeds go to the fairgrounds.
Commissioner
Chair Eldon Edwards stated that Mike’s
request will be honored unless the Board has problems with the request.
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to appoint Ken Richardson as the voting delegate. Commissioner Graylen Blevins seconded the
motion. Vote 5:0.
Commissioner Graylen Blevins made a
motion to approve budget amendment General Fund #4 in the amount of
$2,152. Commissioner
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to appoint Mary Mabe to serve on the Long Term Care Advisory Board. Commissioner Ken Richardson seconded the
motion. Vote 5:0.
Commissioner Graylen Blevins made a
motion to deny the request. Commissioner
Warren Taylor seconded the motion. Vote
5:0.
Chair Eldon Edwards talked about
receiving information last week regarding an asphalt plant locating in the
County Manager Don Adams reviewed the
options that the Board has; no action or if concerns exist, adopt a moratorium. He explained the two types of moratoriums, regulating
the industry and zoning the industry. He
stated that the zoning moratorium must have a public hearing with proper notice
in the newspaper and a regulating moratorium can be passed tonight with a
unanimous vote.
The Board of Commissioners, County
Attorney
Commissioner Warren Taylor and County
Attorney
Commissioner Warren Taylor talked
about adopting a moratorium for 90-days to allow for more time to discuss this
issue.
Commissioner
Commissioner Graylen Blevins made a
motion for a 10-minute recess.
The motion died due to lack of a
second.
Chair Eldon Edwards declared a brief
recess at
Chair Eldon Edwards reconvened the
meeting at
Commissioner Graylen Blevins asked
for public comments before any action is taken on the moratorium.
Chair Eldon Edwards talked about following
the order of the agenda.
Commissioner
Commissioner Graylen Blevins talked
about getting the public’s opinion before voting and his concerns about voting
without both parties present.
Commissioner
Commissioner Graylen Blevins talked
about representing more than the people in the audience here and wanting to be
as well informed as possible when making decisions.
Commissioner Graylen Blevins made a
motion to accept the moratorium ordinance however it may impact the
County. Commissioner
Commissioner Warren Taylor talked
about a news release from Virginia Foxx regarding $1,000,000 for the water
treatment plant for the joint water authority.
Commissioner Warren Taylor mentioned
a meeting he will be attending on August 24 at the Broyhill Inn in Boone.
Commissioner Graylen Blevins asked about
the water authority.
Commissioner Warren Taylor stated that
they have been meeting for about a year.
He gave the Board an update on the project.
Commissioner Ken Richardson
mentioned that he attended a meeting to welcome the new district NCDOT Board
member and the Secretary of Transportation was in attendance, as well.
Chair Eldon Edwards asked for public
comments.
Tom Burgiss introduced speakers concerning
the asphalt plant; Sid Miller, Bruce Cook, Mickey Hall and Rick Profitt.
Sid Miller talked about this is a health
hazard to the entire county. He quoted
an EPA report regarding the health hazards.
He further talked about a survey of residents near an existing plant
with health problems. He stated that the
asphalt company regulates themselves, and they won’t do it. He gave examples. He further stated that this will have a negative
economic impact on the County. He talked
about companies take advantage of the County and then leaves.
Bruce Cook talked about the economic
impacts of an asphalt plant. He further
talked about the amount of tourism in
Mickey Hall thanked the
Rick Profitt stated that he wanted
to thank everyone for the work that has been done so far. He gave the Board information regarding the
farming community. He talked about not knowing
the effect from the plant on trees, livestock, wildlife and streams. He stated that everyone needs to write
letters to try to keep this community healthy.
Tom Burgiss stated that this ends
their presentation. He expressed his
appreciation to the Board for listening to them. He reminded the Board to talk to the people
who can help them during this process.
Chair Eldon Edwards stated that
closed session can wait until the next meeting.
Mickey Hall asked about the
Mickey Hall talked about the need to
educate the public about the zoning and regulatory aspects of this project.
An unidentified man asked about the
regulatory jurisdiction and how far can the regulations go.
County Manager Don Adams talked
about these are the things that the Board will review.
A member of the audience asked when the
next meeting is.
The Board stated that the next
meeting is the third Monday at
Being no further business, Commissioner
Graylen Blevins made a motion to adjourn at
Respectfully
submitted,
Clerk to the Board
Attest:
Eldon Edwards
Chairman