110711November 7, 2011
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the
1909 Randolph County Historic Courthouse Meeting Room, 145 Worth Street, Asheboro, NC.
Commissioners Holmes, Frye, Haywood, Kemp and Lanier were present. Rev. Ralph Kraft, St.
John's Lutheran Church, Asheboro, NC, gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Special Recognition
Chairman Holmes recognized Drew Lambeth, Honors Civics student at Wheatmore High
School, who was in attendance in order to satisfy a class assignment.
Public Comment Period
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-52.1, Chairman Holmes opened the floor for public comment.
Wayne Toomes, 3462 Tom Brown Rd., Franklinville, complained about a neighbor shooting
at all hours of the day and night. He said that this has been going on for about a year and a half.
Mr. Toomes said that he had talked with the Sheriff who told him that his (the Sheriff's) hands
were sort of tied: he couldn't do anything about this problem because there was no ordinance in
place that would prohibit this kind of situation. Mr. Toomes said that he called Raleigh and was
told that a local ordinance would have to be adopted. He said that although the shooting is being
done primarily by one man, others also shoot. The noise is deafening and he feels unsafe. He
suggested an ordinance prohibiting shooting within, say, 250 feet of another dwelling. Mr.
Toomes said that he believes that this man shoots just to aggravate the neighbors and that
deputies have been run to death over this. Some days, according to Mr. Toomes, the man shoots
as much as 500 times into a pile of dirt. He said that some neighbors have told him that they hear
ricocheting bullets. He said that something has to be done about this.
Don Chapman, 3552 Tom Brown Rd., Franklinville, said that he lives across the road from
the shooter and is probably the least affected by the problem, but he is still bothered by it. He
said that the man is a nuisance and a danger to people and that deputies have come out on
numerous occasions. He said that the shooter's name should be on the police reports.
When asked how many citizens were present with the same concern, 11 people stood.
Dee Cullop, 3626 Tom Brown Rd., Franklinville, said that she can see the man from her
back deck and can hear him cock his guns. She said that she found some pellets in her yard. She
said that she is afraid for her grandchild and her dog. Ms. Cullop said that one deputy remarked
that the gun that the man fired the day before sounded like a 50 -caliber muzzle loader. She said
that it is obvious that this man has no regard for his neighbors and that she has seen children in
his yard while he was shooting. She added that he shoots as early at 5 a.m. and as late at 10 p.m.
Christine Hedrick, 3460 Tom Brown Rd., Franklinville, also complained about the shooter,
saying that she lives beside the man. Her dog is terrified. When he shoots, it sounds like a
cannon and shakes the pictures on her walls. Ms. Hedrick said that he shoots at random times
and has seen him shooting with children in the yard. If something isn't done soon, she is afraid
that some of the neighbors will take the law into their own hands.
Michael Toomes, 3460 Tom Brown Rd., Franklinville, said that when he checks his fence
around his land, he is afraid he will get shot. He said that he told deputies that they could come
and stand and wait on the shooting to start, but they won't do this. He is afraid that a child is
going to get shot; it's just a matter of time.
Lynn Seals, 3606 Tom Brown Rd., Franklinville, asked the Commissioners what they are
going to do when his grandchild gets shot and he takes care of the man who did it.
The Commissioners expressed concern about the problem and asked the County Attorney his
opinion in this matter.
Ben Morgan, County Attorney, said that the County has a "Discharge of Firearms"
Ordinance in place, but unless one can prove that a projectile from this man's firearm has
traveled from his property onto someone else's property without consent, thereby violating this
ordinance, the County has no recourse. He encouraged the concerned citizens to consult a private
attorney, in which case the remedy would be far greater than anything the County could impose
and would likely be quicker.
Addition to Consent Agenda
Chairman Holmes announced that Item N. Rescind Erroneous Resolution Adopted 10/3/11 &
Adopt Replacement Resolution Abandoning 0.04 Mile of SR 1316 (Parker Mill Rd.) from the
State Roads System had been added to the Consent Agenda.
Approval of Consent Agenda
On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
Consent Agenda, as amended, and as follows:
• approve minutes of regular & closed session meetings of 10/3/11 and special meeting of
11/3/11
• ratify individual commissioners poll (4 to I vote, with Haywood opposing) taken on 11/1/11
to award bid to low bidder, Indicor, Inc., at a cost of $85, 000 to complete HVAC renovation
project at DSS building. Bid tabulation:
Bidder
Bid
Time to Complete
Indicor, Inc. **Low bidder
$85,000
14 days
Systems Contractors, Inc.
$125,000
42 days
American Industrial Contractors
$125,600
60 days
• approve DOT resolution adding Woodcrest Road to the State Roads System, as follows:
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has investigated Woodcrest Road; and
WHEREAS, the subject street has been found to meet minimum requirements for addition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners
that Woodcrest Road be added to the Division of Highways' Secondary Road System.
• approve Budget Amendment #13 Day Reporting Center (Reversing 10/3/11 Budget
Amendment Due to Level II Dispositional Alternatives Grant Denial), as follows:
2011-2112 Budget Ordinance
General F"na—Budget Amendment #13
Revenues
Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental
$125,000
Appropriations
Increase Decrease
Day Reporting Center
$125,000
• reappoint Kim Griffin to the Tax Commission and the Equalization & Review Board
• reappoint Reid Pell, Larry Brown, Sr. and Kemp Davis to County Planning & Zoning Bd. &
Bd. of Adjustment
• approve Resolution Adopting Board of Commissioners 2012 Regular Meeting Schedule, as
follows:
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 153A -40(a), the board of commissioners shall hold a regular
meeting at least once a month; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 153A -40(a) the board of commissioners may, by resolution, fix the
time and place of its regular meetings; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners
hereby adopts the following meeting schedule for all of its 2012 regular meetings:
Tuesday, January 3; Monday, February 6; Monday, March 12; Monday, April 2; Monday, May
7; Monday, June 4; Monday, July 9; Monday, August 6; Tuesday, September 4; Monday,
October 1; Monday, November 5; Monday, December 3.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the regular meetings shall begin at 6: 00 p. in., with the rezoning
public hearing commencing at 7:00 p.m.; and
FURTHER, that all regular meetings shall be held in the 1909 Historic Courthouse, 145-C Worth
St., Asheboro, NC 27203; and
BE IT FINALLYRESOLVED that the Clerk shall cause a copy of this resolution to be posted and
published pursuant to NCGS 153A-40.
• amend Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedure to Reflect Adoption of Annual Meeting
Schedule, as follows:
Rule 4. Regular Meetings (Time and Place)
A. The Board of County Commissioners shall adopt its regular meeting schedule for the
upcoming calendar year at its preceding November regular meeting. Regular meetings shall
be held in the 1909 Historic Courthouse Meeting Room, 145 Worth St., Asheboro, NC, and
shall begin at 6: 00 p.m., with Zoning public hearings, having been duly noticed, beginning at
7 p. m.
• reappoint Cathy Hayes to the Randleman Planning & Zoning Board
appoint Sarah Shoffner to fill the unexpired term of Warren Dixon on Library Board of
Trustees
amend Inclement Weather Policy for Convenience Centers (Manned Solid Waste Sites and
Recycling Sites) to add the Liberty site, as follows:
The convenience centers located in Coleridge, Farmer, Liberty and at the Solid Waste
Facility are in remote locations of the county and are manned by contract employees who
are senior citizens. There is potential for one of these employees to fall on the ice and be
unable to get up. Such a fall could result in a serious injury or in hypothermia form
exposure. In addition, during inclement weather there are very few, if any, customers at
these centers. For these reasons, the convenience centers will have the same operating
schedule as Randolph County Schools during inclement weather.
This policy does not apply to the Solid Waste Facility.
• reappoint Cathy Clark and Rachel Fesmire to the Randolph County Board of Health
• approve Budget Amendment #14 (Sheriff's Dept.) JAG Grant Funding, as follows:
2011-2012 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #14
Revenues
Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental
$13,904
Appropriations
Increase Decrease
Sheriff's Office
$ 13,904
• rescind erroneous resolution adopted 1013111 & adopt replacement Resolution Abandoning
0.04 Mile of SR 1316 (Parker Mill Rd.) from the State Roads System, as follows:
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has investigated 0.04 mile of SR 1316
(Parker Mill Road) in Randolph County for purposes of abandonment; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that this portion of subject road should be
abandoned from the Division of Highways' Secondary Road System.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners that 0.04 mile of SR 1316 (Parker Mill Road) in Randolph County be
abandoned from the Division of Highways' Secondary Road System.
Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance Designating John Wesley's Stand as a Historic
Landmark
Hal Johnson, Planning and Zoning Director and Chairman of the Historic Landmark
Preservation Commission, said that John Wesley's Stand, if approved, would be the 15th local
historic landmark in Randolph County. He provided a pictorial presentation and stated that the
story of John Wesley's Stand begins about 1675 when there existed a major trading path in
Randolph County, known as the Occaneechi Trail (translated as "where people gather"). The
Great Trading Path originated in Virginia and ran south into South Carolina and Georgia. This
path entered Randolph County around Julian and went through the intersection of US 311 &
Hwy 220, south of Randleman. There was a spot on this trading path around what is now called
Old County Farm Road, in Back Creek Township, where hunters and traders would stop and
trade with each other. It was a congregating place for people of this area as they went from Back
Creek to the Caraway Mountains. Beginning around 1735, there was a tradition handed down
through the generations that John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church, was on a
mission tour of America and followed the Old Trading Path where he stopped and preached to
the hunters gathered at this site. The site remained a gathering place for people of the area for
many, many years to come.
In 1903, the site was used as a place of worship by the Rev. J. F. Burkhead of Asheboro.
Worship was first held under a "brush arbor," after which a small frame church building was
constructed in 1906. The John Wesley's Stand tabernacle was built in 1921, along with a
complex of outbuildings. Contributions were solicited in the Courier newspaper, and about
$3000 was collected and used to build the tabernacle, which was named John Wesley's Stand.
Rev. Burkhead was the pastor at John Wesley's Stand for 34 years. Rev. Burkhead was known
to reenact the worship services of the earlier circuit rider days dressed in the attire of the times.
About 3,000 people gathered to hear his last sermon in 1938, the men in one corner and the
women in the other.
Mr. Johnson said that John Wesley's Stand is Randolph County's last remaining example of
a once familiar sight: the open-air tabernacle or brush arbor, which alone, warrants its
designation as a local historic landmark. Mr. Johnson thanked Xantippie Cheek for making the
application and Bill and Emily Johnson of Ramseur for helping to clarify some historical facts.
Emily, a historian for Jordan Memorial Methodist Church, has researched and studied the travels
of John Wesley. She found that no record exists of John Wesley being in America at this time,
but ample records exist indicating Francis Asbury, who is considered the Father of Methodism in
America and North Carolina, spent much time in Randolph County and North Carolina. Francis
Asbury came to America in 1771, along with others who had been sent by John Wesley.
Therefore, this site was likely visited by Francis Asbury (sent by John Wesley) which caused
confusion through the generations about who actually visited the site.
Mr. Johnson stated on behalf of the Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation
Commission (HLPC) he would like to recommend the John Wesley's Stand (1921) at 2921 Old
County Farm Rd, Back Creek Township, Sophia, N.C. be designated as a historic landmark. The
Historic Landmark Preservation Commission conducted a public hearing on September 28, 2011,
and unanimously passed a resolution recommending land designation.
At 6:48 p.m., the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing.
Bill Johnson said that he is a member of the Historic Landmark Preservation Commission, a
historian and a Methodist. He said that his wife has done extensive research on John Wesley and
Frances Asbury, and it is pretty clear that John Wesley was never in North Carolina. However, it
is very possible that John Wesley sent Frances Asbury to Randolph County. Hence, it was
Frances Asbury who visited the site known as "John Wesley's Stand" rather than John Wesley.
At 6:51 p.m., hearing no further comments, Chairman Holmes closed the public hearing.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to adopt an
Ordinance establishing the John Wesley Stand as a local historical landmark, as follows:
Ordinance Designating the Exterior of the John Wesley's Stand, 1921 as a Local Historic Landmark
in Randolph County, North Carolina
WHEREAS, Chapter 160A, Article 19, Part 3C of the North Carolina General Statutes provides for
the designation of local historic landmarks; and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2008, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners adopted an Ordinance
which established the Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission to perform those
duties of designating and regulating historic local landmarks pursuant to North Carolina General
Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the County ofRandolph has taken into full consideration all statements and information
contained in the Landmark Designation Application for the John Wesley's Stand, 1921 as submitted by
the Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, State Historic Preservation
Office, has reviewed the Landmark Application, noting that the John Wesley's Stand, 1921 possesses the
requisite significance and integrity for local landmark designation; and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission and the County
Board of Commissioners have held the required public hearings and published legal notices with
mailings to adjoining property owners; and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission has adopted a
unanimous resolution requesting the County ofRandolph to designate the exterior of the John Wesley's
Stand, 1921 as a local historic landmark; and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners find that the John Wesley's Stand, a site
where tradition handed down reflects that in 1735 English evangelist John Wesley, who founded the
Methodist Church, spoke to area hunters at this location, and where the Rev. J.F. (Frank) Burk -head
continued a brush arbor ministry in 1903, with construction of the existing tabernacle in 1921, meets the
following specific criteria outlined in the adopting Ordinance establishing the Commission: (1) Critical
Part of the County's Heritage by having value as an example of the cultural, economic, historic, and
social heritage ofRandolph County; (2) Exemplification ofan architectural type distinguished by overall
quality of design, detail, materials, and craftsmanship; (3) The location of the John Wesley's Stand
Tabernacle provides a unique and distinctive structure representing an established and familiar visual
presence in the County ofRandolph; and
WHEREAS, this property is more specifically described as follows:
The exterior of the 40'x 40'1921 tabernacle located at 2921 Old County Farm Road, Back Creek
Township, Sophia, N.C. ; PIN# 7743276414.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of the County of
Randolph, North Carolina, that:
1: The property known as the exterior of the John Wesley's Stand, 1921, located at 2921 Old County
Farm Road, Sophia, N. C., within the planning jurisdiction of the County ofRandolph, North
Carolina, is hereby designated as a Local Historic Landmark pursuant to Chapter 160A, Article
19, Part 3C, of the North Carolina General Statutes.
2: That the exterior of the John Wesley's Stand, 1921, may be materially altered, restored,
remodeled, or demolished only following the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness from
the Historic Landmark Preservation Commission.
3: That nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair
of any architectural feature in or on said property that does not involve a change of design,
material or outer appearance thereof, after obtaining the necessary permits and official approval
for said stated repair. Nothing herein shall prevent the construction, alteration, restoration,
demolition, or removal of such feature when a building inspector or similar authorized official
certifies to the Historic Landmark Preservation Commission that such action is required for the
public safety because of an unsafe condition. Furthermore, nothing shall be construed to prevent
the property owner from making any use of this property not prohibited by other statutes,
ordinances, or regulations.
4: That a suitable sign may be posted indicating the designation as a Local Historic Landmark and
containing appropriate information.
5: That the Robbins Properties of Asheboro, 3282 Robbins Scott Road, Randleman, N.C., 27317,
owner of the tabernacle, hereby accepts notice as required by the applicable law of this action,
and directs that copies of this Ordinance be filed and indexed in the office the Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners, the Randolph County Register of Deeds, the Randolph County Tax
Department, and the County Planning and Inspections Departments as required by applicable
law. Upon the motion ofHaywood, and a second by Kemp, the foregoing Ordinance was passed
upon its first reading by a vote of 5 to 0.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage.
Action to Abolish Old (Defunct) Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) & to
Establish New Committee
Jared Byrd, Emergency Management Coordinator, stated that the Emergency Planning and
Community Right -to -Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 was created to help communities plan for
emergencies involving hazardous substances. One of the requirements of this federal act is that
each jurisdiction shall form a Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). He said that
Randolph County did establish a committee back in 1988 to satisfy the requirements of this law;
however, after many years, the committee, not having met since August 17, 1988, is now
defunct. Mr. Byrd asked the Commissioners to abolish the former Randolph County Local
Emergency Planning Committee. He also asked that they formally recognize the new Randolph
County Local Emergency Planning Committee with the following members:
Elected Official:
Stan Haywood Board of Commissioners
Law Enforcement:
Fred Rutledge — Randolph County Sheriff's Office
Civil Defense:
Jared Byrd — Randolph County Emergency Services
Firefighting:
J.R. Beard Liberty Fire Department
First Aid:
Donovan Davis — Randolph County Emergency Services
Health:
Evan Grady Randolph County Public Health
Local Environmental:
Evan Grady — Randolph County Public Health
Hospital:
Thomas Brown — Randolph Hospital
Transportation:
Reid Rich — North Carolina Department of Transportation
Media:
Annette Jordan The Courier -Tribune
Community Group:
Susan SmithAmerican Red Cross
Private Facility:
Lil Sparks — Hyosung USA, Inc.
Private Facility:
Blaz Knezevic — Energizer Battery
On a motion of Frye, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to abolish the old
LEPC and to establish the new LEPC by appointing the new members, as recommended above.
ADUroval of Method of Financing of VIPER Radio EauiUment, Purchase of Eauinment
from State Contract Vendor & Related Budget Amendment
Donovan Davis, Emergency Service Director, said that the final phase of the VIPER radio
project, due to Federal mandate, is to purchase portable and mobile radios for the departments of
Emergency Services, Public Health and the Sheriffs Office. Staff from the Emergency Services
Department and the Sheriffs Office have researched the different available models and selected
the Motorola APX portable series and the Motorola XTL mobile series radios as the best solution
for Randolph County departments, including associated equipment such as batteries, chargers,
and specialty equipment for the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
Mr. Davis said that Amerizon Wireless, Inc., our authorized Motorola dealer, has provided a
proposal with pricing from State contract number 725G. The total amount of funding required is
$1,467,125.19.
Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer Will Massie said that the cost of upgrading our
emergency response radio system has been expensive, yet the VIPER option is the most cost
effective solution to the Federal Communication Commission mandate. We have the option of
financing the radios with Motorola, financing the purchase with another institution, or using
current resources instead of financing. The rate Motorola has offered is 2.98% for a four-year
term ($383,091 per year) or 3.03% for a five- year term ($311,199). This is comparable with
banking institutions. With the five-year option, a financing of this size will require an application
submitted for approval by the Local Government Commission. Current interest rates on our cash
reserves are very low; one-tenth of a percent on deposits and slightly more on CDs. The five-
year rate on certificates of deposit is still only 1.74%. We can make a guaranteed 3% return if
we do not finance the radios. As of June 30, fund balance is sufficient so that financing this
project is not necessary. Mr. Massie recommended this option.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Frye, the board voted unanimously to approve the purchase of
Motorola APX portable radios and Motorola AT T mobile radios for Emergency Services, Public
Health and Sheriff's Office from Amerizon Wireless, Inc. off of State contract, using fund balance,
for a total amount of $1,467,125.19, and approve Budget Amendment # 15, as follows:
2011-2012 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Bud et Amendment #I5
Revenues
Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance
$1,467,125
Appropriations
Increase Decrease
Emergency Services
$1,467,125
Contract Award for Annual Ground Water Monitoring at Closed Landfill
Public Works Director David Townsend, III stated that he had received a proposal from
Golder Associates referencing the annual water quality monitoring and reporting plan for the
original landfill area. They have performed this service as our consultants for the past several
years. The contract with Golder and Associates totals $51,000 for the water quality monitoring
and reporting plan, which covers the required annual test that has to be submitted to the State.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Frye, the board voted unanimously to award the contract to
Golder & Associates in the amount of $51, 000 for water quality monitoring and to authorize the
County Manager to sign the contract.
Approval of Water & Sanitary Sewer Easement from City of Asheboro
Aimee Scotton, Associate County Attorney, said that the City of Asheboro has requested that
Randolph County execute a Water and Sanitary Sewer Easement Agreement granting the City a
temporary construction easement and a permanent water and sanitary sewer easement across
property owned by the County (Deed Book 1231, Page 400) and located between New Century
Drive and Veterans Loop Road. The City of Asheboro plans to extend municipal water and
sanitary sewer services in furtherance of an economic development project undertaken by the City
and PEMMCO Manufacturing, Inc. (f/k/a Allen Precision Industries, Inc.). NCGS 160A-274
allows any governmental unit to convey any interest it owns in real and personal property to
another governmental unit at its discretion, with or without consideration. The only requirement
is that action taken under this section be taken by the governing body of the governmental unit.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Haywood, the board voted unanimously to grant a water
and sanitary sewer easement to the City of Asheboro, as requested, and to authorize the
Chairman to sign the document.
Regional Update
Vice -Chair Darrell Frye provided updates on two issues, as follows:
1. Potential Merger of Guilford County Mental Health with Sandhills Mental Health—Vice
Chair Frye said that most of the rules of the articles of merger have been accepted with the
exception of the following two points:
(a) Originally when the Sandhills system was formed, all the joining counties transferred
their mental health fund balances over to Sandhills. However, Guilford County's
mental health program has operated more independently, and they have no fund
balance. Guilford is currently trying to determine a funding method for the necessary
"seed" money in order to join Sandhills.
(b) Guilford has been offered six seats on the Sandhills board. However, some of
Guilford's Commissioners have asked for eight seats. This issue needs to be resolved
since Sandhills has never asked any of the other counties to give up seats.
2. PART—Seven Randolph County routes provided by the Piedmont Authority for Regional
Transportation (PART) were eliminated on Oct. 31. Following the latest cutbacks, PART
now runs two routes out of Randolph County at 6:30 a.m. and 7:35 a.m. and two routes back
into the county at 1:51 p.m. and 5:05 p.m. This presents a problem for citizens who work
until 5:00 p.m.
Another potential problem is the growing population of senior citizens who will need public
transportation in the near future. According to the latest Census, we have 28,500 senior
citizens over the age of 65 in the county. That is 20 percent of the population. In just 10
years, that number is projected to rise to 32,650. All of those senior citizens are going to need
rides to the doctor and other necessary services.
RCATS (Randolph County Area Transportation Service), whose primary ridership consists
of the elderly, recently lost six buses due to State cutbacks. Guilford County has decided to
contract with PART to take over its local bus system, which is similar to Randolph's RCATS
program. Guilford County is leasing 17 buses to PART for $1 per year to provide that
service. In addition, the State will lease PART seven buses at the same rate and PART will
use some of the vehicles it has idled to run routes inside Guilford County. He said he thinks
High Point City officials are considering a similar deal with PART.
He suggested working with Roger King at RCATS to see if there is a possibility of RCATS
contracting with PART.
Adjournment
At 7:22 p.m., on motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to
adjourn.
J. Harold Holmes, Chairman
Phil Kemp
Stan Haywood
Darrell L. Frye
Arnold Lanier
Cheryl A. Ivey, Clerk to the Board