c100316 Blue AngelClosed Session — Project Blue Angel October 3, 2016
At 7:44 p.m., the Board convened closed session on a matter relating to the location or expansion
of business in the area, pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4). Commissioners Frye, Kemp, Lanier,
Haywood and Allen were present. Also present were County Manager Hal Johnson; Will Massie,
Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer; County Attorney Ben Morgan; Aimee Scotton, Associate
County Attorney; Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board; Randolph County EDC Existing Industry and
Business Coordinator Kevin Franklin, and Randolph County EDC President Bonnie Renfro.
Randolph County EDC President Bonnie Renfro said they were presenting request of a poultry
feed mill company located north of Staley that is seeking assistance with infrastructure as well as
incentives for an expansion to convert to manufacturing organic products. This is a competitive
project with other locations being considered in Georgia and Arkansas but the company already has
production facilities on their Staley property that were closed some time ago that they are considering
re -opening for this use.
Randolph County EDC Existing Industry and Business Coordinator Kevin Franklin estimated a
$12-15 million dollar investment by the company with a six to eight month timetable to begin
operation. They estimate 14-16 new jobs with the expansion. The expansion will require water
service from the Town of Liberty and additional rail service capacity. Mr. Franklin said the Town of
Liberty had confirmed that a water line could be extended from the existing line that runs to the
Americhem Corporation. Initial cost estimates for the water extension project were $435,000. He
said Liberty couldn't be the applicant on the grant because the business is not in city limits and could
not be annexed due to location and general statutes. He said once the actual need and capacity is
known, he would update the Board and possibly ask the County to be the applicant toward the grant.
At 7: 56 p.m., on motion of Allen, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to end closed
session.
Darrell L. Frye, Chairman Phil Kemp
Arnold Lanier
David Allen
Stan Haywood
Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board