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April 4, 2022
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.
Chairman Darrell Frye, Vice-Chairman David Allen, Commissioner Kenny Kidd, Commissioner
Maxton McDowell, and Commissioner Hope Haywood were present. Also present were County
Manager Hal Johnson, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer Will Massie, County Attorney
Ben Morgan, Deputy Clerk to the Board Sarah Pack, and Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco. Chaplain
Bill Hatfield from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office gave the invocation and everyone recited
the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Special Recognitions
Reid Linthicum retired after 40 years for the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office as a Reserve
Deputy. He was recognized by Sheriff Greg Seabolt and presented with a plaque.
Public Comment Period
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-52.1, Chairman Frye opened the floor for public comment and
closed it after everyone wishing to speak had done so. County Attorney Ben Morgan read aloud
the Public Comment Rules of Procedure.
Dr. Charles Egerton, 642 Parkview St., Asheboro, dedicated his comments to Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. He is disappointed in the decision to keep the Confederate monument in its current
location outside the Historic Courthouse. He has been threatened in his stand for racial justice,
but he is undeterred. He hopes that the error of keeping the statue will be rectified.
Judy Saunders, 1402 Allred St., Asheboro, said the monument represents hate and bigotry.
Leaving it in its place is a hate crime.
Clyde Foust, 3746 Midway Acres Dr., Asheboro, said the vote to keep the monument was eye
opening. Peace without justice is an illusion. He said he heard that Board members solicited pro-
Confederate people to attend a recent NAACP prayer vigil at the statue. There are inconsistencies
in the approach to the issue regarding the monument. He feels that the Board was unable to give
a rational reason for keeping the statue in place.
Chairman Frye said that Mr. Foust had asked for a vote, and the Board voted. Mr. Foust
disagreed.
Dwain Roberts, 4654 Rainbow Trail., Ramseur, thanked each Commissioner for their vote in
keeping the monument in place. April is Confederate History Month.
Kevin Price, 1819 Old Cedar Falls Rd., Asheboro, said he felt that Randolph County is a racist
county. He felt that some members of the community have been treated unfairly during Board
meetings.
Consent Agenda
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On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented, as follows:
approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes March 7, 2022 and
Special Minutes of February 24, 2022, March 22, 2022, and March 25, 2022;
approve Applications for NC Education Lottery Capital Grants;
reappoint Chris Harrington to the Regional Partnership Workforce Development
Board.
Opioid Settlement Update
Mike Fox of the Opioid Counsel gave the Board a brief update regarding the status of the Opioid
Litigation. Funding is to be expected. There will be restrictions as to what the funding can be
spent on. Paul Coats handed a payout summary page to the Board (Attachment A) and explained
the settlement share for Randolph County, payable over 18 years.
County Manager Hal Johnson said there has been an ongoing Opioid Collaborative in Randolph
County for several years. In May, an update will be given regarding the strategic planning process.
Commissioner Haywood said faith-based communities can work out a memorandum of
understanding with the County and that collaboration is huge.
Soil and Water Conservation District stRAP Program Grant
Kaitlyn Johnson, Soil and Water Environmental Specialist, said the Randolph Soil and Water
Conservation District will be applying for the Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program in
the amount of $3,076,290. This is a new program that aims to reduce flooding across the state’s
waterways by protecting and restoring the integrity of the drainage infrastructure. If awarded funds
through this program, equipment will be needed to supplement these funds during the upcoming
budget cycle.
The funds from the grant would be used to remove the vegetative debris from stream segments
and disposed of outside of the 100-year floodplain. The grant will also allow for the management
of beavers to address the ongoing issues they can cause. Soil and Water staff have worked to
identify and target viable projects in both urban and rural areas of the county that are causing
significant flooding issues.
Ms. Johnson showed maps of creeks and floodplains in the county. This grant would allow for
trappers to be hired to trap beavers that are damming up the creeks.
Craig Frazier, Soil and Water Conservation Supervisor, said that debris in a stream prior to a
storm can cause damage. There has been support from the State in pursuing this funding. This is
a two-year program. Mr. Frazier explained the parameters of the grant. He discussed the
equivalent of a County match that would be required.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the grant
submission for the Soil and Water Conservation District stRAP Program Grant with 15% of the
total to be used as a match in place of using it as administrative costs.
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Proclamation Designating April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Tracie Murphy, Social Services Director, said in the community, there are record numbers of
reports of child maltreatment, including child abuse, neglect, and dependency. Parents suffering
from substance abuse have left substance affected infants at the hospital or dropped youth off at
the Department of Social Services (DSS) office. Behavioral health challenges and low socio-
economic status further exacerbate the challenges of some families.
Child abuse prevention month is an opportunity to redefine how policies, systems and
communities work together to propel children into becoming healthy thriving members of their
communities and reaching their full potential. In Randolph County, Social Services stands together
with community partners in playing a role in building the safe, stable, nurturing homes and
environments needed for the healthy development of a future generation of parents, leaders and
community members.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Proclamation
Designating April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Randolph County, as follows:
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS, in fiscal year 2020/2021, 1,641 reports were made to Randolph
County DSS child protective services; and
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a serious problem affecting every
segment of our community, and finding solutions requires input and action from
everyone; and
WHEREAS, our children are our most valuable resources and will shape the
future of Randolph County and
WHEREAS, child abuse can have long
physical effects that have lasting consequences for victims of abuse; and
WHEREAS, protective factors are conditions that reduce or eliminate risk and
promote the social, emotional, and developmental well‐being of children; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention activities succeed because of the
partnerships created between child welfare professionals, education, health,
community‐ and faith‐based organizations, businesses, law enforcement agencies,
and families; and
WHEREAS, communities must make every effort to promote programs and
activities that create strong and thriving children and families; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to
increase awareness about child abuse and contribute to promote the social and
emotional well‐being of children and families in a safe, stable, and nurturing
environment; and
WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAMED that the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners recognizes April 2022 as NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH in Randolph County and urges all citizens to recognize
this month by dedicating themselves to the task of improving the quality of life for
all children and families.
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Ms. Murphy said there are several key areas to address during budget season, one of which is
foster care and court ordered visitation. It has been very difficult for staff to meet demand. She
will be requesting an increase in staff. There has been a 70% increase in petitions filed with only
one attorney on staff. There have been a number of recruiting challenges. She will be requesting
a paralegal to assist the staff attorney.
Commissioner McDowell asked Ms. Murphy to explain the amount of time staff spends in court
and the impact it makes on the team. Ms. Murphy said the process begins in court and returns to
court cyclically for the next 12-24 months. This is not a short-term issue.
Hospital Psychiatric Renovation Grant Project Fund
Will Massie, Finance Officer/Assistant County Manager, said in its recent budget, the State set
aside $4,000,000 for Randolph Health to renovate space in its facility, in order to provide 32-35
psychiatric beds. The grant will flow through Randolph County. A separate capital project is
needed to account for the proceeds and related renovation costs.
Total project costs are expected to be around $8,000,000, with American Healthcare Systems,
LLC (AHS) funding the remainder. AHS will also fund the continuing operations of the new
service.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to a) accept the $4,000,000 state
grant for the hospital psychiatric renovation, b) authorize the Chairman to sign the scope of work
and related grant contract documentation, and c) approve the ordinance to establish the Hospital
Psychiatric Renovation Capital Project Fund, as follows:
HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC RENOVATION CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of the Randolph County Commissioners that,
pursuant to section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina,
the following grant project ordinance is hereby adopted:
Section 1. This ordinance is to establish a budget for the special State Capital
Infrastructure Fund distribution, designated for the creation of psychiatric services
at Randolph Health. The funds will be used for capital costs related to the
renovation of space for 32-35 psychiatric beds.
Section 2. The following amounts are anticipated to be available to complete
this project:
State Capital Infrastructure Fund Grant $ 4,000,000
Investment Earnings 1,000
$ 4,001,000
Section 3. The following amounts are appropriated for expenditures for the
grant project:
Construction $ 4,000,000
Contingency 1,000
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$ 4,001,000
Section 4. The officers of Randolph County are hereby authorized to proceed
with approved project costs in accordance with all General Statutes of North
Carolina and within terms of the contracts approved by the Randolph County
Board of Commissioners.
Section 5. The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the
Capital Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the
requirements of General Statutes of North Carolina and of the grantor agency and
the grant agreements.
Section 6. Funds may be disbursed from the Capital Project Fund for the
purpose of making payments as due.
Section 7. This Capital Project Ordinance shall be entered in the minutes of
the Board of the Randolph County Commissioners and after adoption copies of this
Ordinance shall be filed with the finance officer, the budget officer, and the clerk
to the board.
Section 8. This Capital Project Ordinance is adopted on April 4, 2022 and
expires two years following receipt of the final settlement distribution.
County Capital Projects
Mr. Massie said there are four Capital Projects to consider. Randolph County has received
$16,400,000 from the State for the Farm, Food and Family Education Center. The total project
cost is currently expected to be over $25,000,000. Using available County capital reserves, the
Board of County Commissioners may wish to contribute additional monies to move closer to the
amount needed for construction.
Vice-Chairman Allen asked audience members from the Voluntary Agriculture District Board
to please stand and be recognized for their work on this project.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the budget
amendment for $5 million in funding for the Farm, Food, and Family Education Center, as
follows:
2021-2022 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #45
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $5,000,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Transfer to Agricultural Center Capital
$5,000,000
Project
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Agricultural Center Capital Project Ordinance—Budget Amendment #3
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from General Fund $5,000,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Professional Fees $2,000,000
Construction $3,000,000
A multi-year capital project fund, separate from the General Fund, has already been established
to account for costs related to the renovation of Northgate Commons. When the Rent-A-Center
moves out, the County would like to continue to renovate remaining vacant space to meet the needs
of the Social Services Department. This conversion will conclude the major upgrades to this
facility. PIP Printing will be the only remaining retail store there.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to establish a Capital Project
Ordinance for the Juvenile Day Reporting Center renovation and approve the associated budget
amendment in the amount of $300,000, as follows:
JDRC RENOVATION CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of the Randolph County Commissioners that,
pursuant to section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina,
the following capital project ordinance is hereby adopted:
Section 1. The Board of Commissioners establish this capital project to
account for resources and costs related to renovation of the Randolph County
Juvenile Day Reporting Center building.
Section 2. The officers of Randolph County are hereby authorized to proceed
with the capital project in accordance with all General Statutes of North Carolina
and within terms of the contracts approved by the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners.
Section 3. The following amounts are appropriated for expenditures for the
capital project:
Construction $ 300,000
TOTAL: $ 300,000
Section 4. The following amounts are anticipated to be available to complete
this capital project:
Transfer from General Fund $ 300,000
TOTAL: $ 300,000
Section 5. The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the
Capital Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the
requirements of General Statutes of North Carolina.
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Section 6. Funds may be advanced from the General Fund for the purpose of
making payments as due. Reimbursement should be made in an orderly and timely
manner. Any advances between fiscal years must be approved by the Board of
Commissioners.
Section 7. This Capital Project Ordinance shall be entered in the minutes of
the Board of the Randolph County Commissioners and after adoption copies of this
Ordinance shall be filed with the finance officer, the budget officer, and the clerk
to the board.
Section 8. This Capital Project Ordinance is adopted on April 4, 2022 and
shall continue in effect until the project is completed.
2021-2022 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #46
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $300,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Transfer to JDRC Renovation Capital
$300,000
Project
Child Support Services will be moving to Northgate Commons in the coming months.
Randolph County intends to renovate the vacated office space in order to respond to growth in
programs offered by the Juvenile Day Reporting Center. This renovation includes increasing client
training capacity and modernization of infrastructure.
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the budget amendment
for $1,500,000 for the Northgate Renovation of the former Rent-a-Center Space, as follows:
2021-2022 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #47
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $1,500,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Transfer to Northgate Capital Project $1,500,000
Northgate Capital Project Ordinance—Budget Amendment #6
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from General Fund $1,500,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Construction $1,500,000
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the budget
amendment for $3,000,000 for the Historic Courthouse Capital Project, as follows:
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2021-2022 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #48
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $3,000,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Transfer to Historic Courthouse Capital
$3,000,000
Project
Historic Courthouse Capital Project Ordinance—Budget Amendment #2
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from General Fund $3,000,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Construction $3,000,000
Chairman Frye said the County has a minimum fund balance goal. The monies just voted on
came from the Fiscal Year 2020/2021 budget, not the current one. The County is being fiscally
responsible.
Commissioner McDowell said the Board has been blessed in many ways. Acquiring Northgate
Commons was a blessing that has had positive impacts across the county.
Renovation of JDRC Building
County Engineer Paxton Arthurs said on February 28th, the County issued a Request For Bids
for the renovation of space for Juvenile Day Reporting Center. This renovation is to take place at
the current Child Support location and is expected to begin once Child Support Services moves to
their new home at Northgate Commons in May. The deadline for receiving bids was March 29th.
The low bid was Garanco Construction at $184,573. Mr. Arthurs detailed the cost estimate and
anticipated time frame.
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to award the contract to Garanco
Construction for the renovation to create four new classrooms at a cost of $161,400 and to
authorize the County Manager to sign the contract.
TEFRA for Uwharrie Charter School
Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotten said Uwharrie Charter Academy intends to construct
an educational facility approximately 80,000 square feet in size (with 80 classrooms), a trades
education center approximately 24,518 square feet in size, and a central administrative office
approximately 5,034 square feet in size. They also intend to refinance a recent loan. In order to
do this, they are pursuing the use of tax-exempt financing through the issuance of Public Finance
Authority Education Revenue Bonds in a maximum stated principal amount of $48,500,000. One
of the IRS requirements regarding the issuance of these bonds is that a TEFRA (Tax Equity and
Fiscal Responsibility Act) Hearing be held for interested people to express their views, either orally
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or in writing, on the issuance of the bonds and the nature of the improvements and projects for
which the bond funds will be allocated. This hearing is held by a hearing officer authorized by the
local government (where the improvement, in this case, the expanded development) will be
located. The hearing will be held on the afternoon of April 4, 2022 at the Randolph County Office
Building with me serving as the hearing officer.
Ms. Scotton said no one came to the hearing or submitted an comments in advance. She asked
the Board to please consider the resolution indicating approval, as the local government board
where the improvements will be located, of the issuance of the bonds and the financing of the
project by Uwharrie Charter in this manner. It is important to note that, in granting this approval,
the Board is not making any representation to the purchasers of the bonds, to the creditworthiness
of Uwharrie, nor to the economic feasibility of the project itself. Furthermore, the Board is not
endorsing the project nor obligating the County in any manner whatsoever. This is simply
something that is required by the IRS in order for Uwharrie to proceed with tax-exempt financing.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Resolution
of the Board of County Commissioners of Randolph County North Carolina Approving the
Issuance of Bonds by the Public Finance Authority and a Plan of Finance for Uwharrie Charter
Academy, as follows:
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
BY THE PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
AND A PLAN OF FINANCE FOR
UWHARRIE CHARTER ACADEMY
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held on April 4, 2022, at 4:00 pm ET in
the Randolph County Office Building, Meeting Room A (first floor), 725 McDowell
Road, Asheboro, North Carolina 27205, pursuant to proper notices given in
accordance with law as to the time and place of the Public Hearing concerning a
proposed issuance by the Public Finance Authority, a commission created pursuant
to Sections 66.0301, 66.0303 and 66.0304 of the Wisconsin Statutes, as amended
(the “Authority”), of its Education Revenue Bonds (Uwharrie Charter Academy
Project) Series 2022 (the “Bonds”) in a maximum stated principal amount of
$48,500,000 in one or more series or issuances as a part of a plan of finance; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds of the sale of the Bonds, when and if issued by the
Authority, will be loaned to Uwharrie Green School, Inc. (the “Borrower”), a
North Carolina nonprofit corporation and an organization described in Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), for the
following purposes: (a) financing and/or refinancing (including through
reimbursement) the costs of acquiring, constructing, improving and/or equipping
(i) an approximately 80,000 square foot educational facility with 39 classrooms,
(ii) an approximately 24,518 square foot trades education center, and (iii) an
approximately 5,034 square foot central administration office (collectively, the
“Expansion Facility”) to be located at 5154 US Highway 220 Business South,
Asheboro, North Carolina 27205, which is the campus location currently used by
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the Borrower for serving grades 5-8 (the “Middle School Facilities”), (b)
refinancing a loan made to the Borrower by the United States of America, acting
through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service
(formerly the Farmers Home Administration), the proceeds of which were used to
finance the costs of acquiring, constructing, improving and/or equipping certain
educational facilities of the Borrower located at 5326 US Highway 220 Business
South, Asheboro, North Carolina 27205 currently used by the Borrower for serving
grades 9-12 (the “High School Facilities”) (the Expansion Facility, the Middle
School Facilities and the High School Facilities are collectively referred to as the
“Facilities”), (c) funding any required reserve funds for the Bonds, (d) funding
interest on the Bonds, and (e) paying all or a portion of the costs of issuance of the
Bonds (collectively, the “Project”). The Facilities are located in Randolph County,
North Carolina (the “County”). The Borrower will be the owner and principal
user of the Facilities and will use and operate the Facilities as a public charter
school. The maximum principal amount of Bonds allocable to the financing of the
Middle School Facilities is $38,800,000 and the maximum principal amount of
Bonds allocable to the refinancing of the High School Facilities is $9,700,000; and
WHEREAS, all or a majority of the Bonds are expected to be issued as tax-
exempt qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, and the Bonds will not constitute an indebtedness
or general obligation of the State of North Carolina, or of any county, municipal
corporation, or political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, including the
County. The proposed Bonds will not be paid from taxes but will be payable by the
Authority solely from amounts paid by the Borrower; and
WHEREAS, Section 147(f) of the Code provides, in effect, that in order for the
interest on the proposed Bonds to be excluded from the holders’ gross incomes for
federal income tax purposes, the “public approval” requirements of said section
must be complied with; and
WHEREAS, the Notice of Public Hearing was published for the hearing on
March 25, 2022 on the County’s primary public website, as evidenced by the
Certificate of Publication attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66.0304(11)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, prior
to their issuance, bonds issued by the Public Finance Authority must be approved
by the governing body or highest ranking executive or administrator of the political
jurisdiction within whose boundaries the project is to be located; and
WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested that the County approve the financing
of the Project and the issuance of the Bonds in order to satisfy the requirements of
Section 4 of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
Relating to the Public Finance Authority, dated as of September 28, 2010 (the
“Joint Exercise Agreement”), and Section 66.0304(11)(a) of the Wisconsin
Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Public Hearing was conducted by a duly appointed hearing
officer, Aimee C. Scotton, on behalf of the County and no oral or written objections
were raised at the Public Hearing with respect to the proposed issuance of the
Bonds or the plan of financing for the Project; and
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WHEREAS, the location of the Facilities is entirely within the County, and the
Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”) constitutes the elected legislative
body of the County and is a proper body for granting the necessary public approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the County as follows:
Section 1. The issuance of the Bonds by the Authority for the benefit of the
Borrower in a maximum stated principal amount of $48,500,000 for the above-
described purposes, the nature and location of the Facilities, and the plan of
financing for the Project, described above, are hereby approved. It is the purpose
and intent of the Board that this resolution constitutes approval of the issuance of
the Bonds and the financing of the Project by the applicable elected representative
or governing body of the political jurisdiction for the Project in accordance with
Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 66.0304(11)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes
and Section 4 of the Joint Exercise Agreement.
Section 2. Such approval by the Board does not constitute any representation
by the County to the prospective purchasers of the Bonds as to the creditworthiness
of the Borrower, the economic feasibility of the Project or constitute an
endorsement by the County thereof nor does it create, either expressly or by
implication, any obligation on the part of the County for the payment of the Bonds
or debt service thereon, such Bonds and debt service being payable solely from the
sources described above.
Section 3. The appointment of the hearing officer, Aimee C. Scotton, and her
conduct of the Public Hearing on behalf of the County is approved and ratified.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Budget Amendment for Emergency Services Managed Care
Mr. Massie said the State of NC has transitioned to a managed care model this year. This results
in the County receiving the cost-based rates that are billed through the Medicaid system, with an
invoice for the County to pay provider specific minimum fees for outside contractors. These
contractors usually provide non-emergency transport. This model will not provide any additional
net cost or revenue to the County.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the budget
amendment for Emergency Services Managed Care in the amount of $20,000, as follows:
2021-2022 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #49
Revenues Increase Decrease
Sales and Services $20,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Emergency Services $20,000
County Manager’s Update
Mr. Johnson said the May regular meeting will have Public Hearings regarding the fire tax
district changes and updates on the opioid litigation.
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Commissioners Update
Chairman Frye said letters were sent to citizens regarding changes in County Fire Districts.
This is an attempt to put all 18 fire districts under the same structure. The State has a limit of $1.50
for total taxes and right now no fire districts in the county have a rate over fifteen cents. The Board
would have to approve any changes. This letter states that there is no current tax rate increase.
Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board, clarified that the terminology “property owner” in the letter
refers to both real and personal property. Many citizens who rent their homes have called with
concerns that they will be taxed for real property they don’t own.
Chairman Frye said Randolph County has two seats on the State Board. He has been a part of
the process in changing state level voting rules from a simple majority to a 2/3 vote.
Vice-Chairman Allen said there is an upcoming District meeting for commissioners. There has
been discussion about ARPA funding and clawbacks.
Chairman Frye said the deadline for the GREAT Grant has been extended.
Commissioner McDowell said there are strings attached to federal monies. There are rules as
to how it can and cannot be spent.
Adjournment
At 8:10 p.m. on motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn.
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Darrell Frye, Chairman David Allen
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Kenny Kidd Maxton McDowell
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Hope Haywood Sarah Pack, Deputy Clerk to the Board
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