c110512 Project LibertyClosed Session (Project Liberty) November 5, 2012
At 7:35 p.m., the Board convened closed session to discuss matters relating to the location or
expansion of business in the area, pursuant to NCGS 143-318.1l(a)(4). Commissioners Holmes,
Frye, Kemp, Lanier and Haywood were present. Also present were County Manager Richard
Wells; Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer; Ben Morgan, County Attorney;
Aimee Scotton, Associate County Attorney; and Cheryl Ivey, Clerk to the Board.
Aimee Scotton told the Board that Bonnie Renfro, Randolph County EDC President, had
recently met with NC Department of Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco and recently retired
Representative Harold Brubaker regarding the $5 million that the State has set aside in its budget
for the Liberty mega site. She said that they have urged the County to make a formal request for
this funding as soon as possible. Ms. Scotton said that she needed the Board's authorization to
draft an agreement that she would send to the State for their approval. Following the State's
approval, she would present the agreement to the Board for its consideration during a regular
meeting, possibly as early as December.
Following discussion, the Board authorized Ms. Scotton to proceed.
At 7:40 p.m., on motion of Kemp, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to end
closed session.
J. Harold Holmes, Chairman Darrell L. Frye
Phil Kemp
Arnold Lanier
Stan Haywood
Cheryl A. Ivey, Clerk to the Board