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October 3, 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
Hope Haywood, and Commissioner Maxton McDowell were present. Also present were County
Manager Hal Johnson, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer Will Massie, County Attorney
Ben Morgan, and Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco. Chaplain Michael Mabe from the Sheriff’s
Office gave the invocation. The meeting was livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Youth representatives from the Randolph County 4-H delegation lead the Pledge of Allegiance
and the 4-H Pledge. Youth representative Alyson Kidd gave a report on her attendance of the
North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Conference.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a Proclamation
designating October second through the eighth as 4-H Week in Randolph County, as follows:
4-H Week in Randolph County - 2022
WHEREAS, 4-H youth across the nation are leading efforts to solve problems
in their communities and make a difference for their futures; and
WHEREAS, 4-H is the largest youth development organization in North
Carolina and the largest in the nation with over six million participants; and
WHEREAS, 4-H in North Carolina claims more than 261,000 youth members
and 13,000 volunteers, while Randolph County’s 4-H program numbers more than
16,000 youth and more than 100 volunteers; and
WHEREAS, 4-H as part of the NC Cooperative Extension System of NC State
University and NCA&T State University is a program where youth learn through
opportunities that provide them hands-on experiences in 4-H’s mission mandates
of science, engineering and technology; healthy living; and citizenship; and
WHEREAS, 4-H has connected youth and their communities with the innovative
research and resources from our nation’s 112 land-grant universities and colleges
for more than 118 years.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, do hereby
proclaim October 2-8, 2022, as National 4-H Week in Randolph County. We urge
the people of this County to take advantage of the opportunity to become more
aware of this special program that enhances our young people’s interests in their
futures as part of Randolph County 4-H Youth Development and to join us in
recognizing the unique partnership between our County and our State University
System.
Special Recognitions
Stephanie Thompson retired from the Tax Department on July 31, 2022, after 22 years of
service. Ms. Thompson was recognized by Tax Administrator Debra Hill, after which, Chairman
Frye presented Ms. Thompson with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
Chairman Frye recognized centenarian Rachel Brown who was born on September 26, 1921,
and shared some aspects of Ms. Brown’s life.
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Chairman Frye recognized centenarian Beulah Paschal who celebrated her 103 birthday.
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.
Joel McClosky, 875 Parkview St., Asheboro, spoke in regards to the Resolution passed by the
Asheboro City Council to have the Confederate monument in front of the Courthouse moved to
another location. He agreed with the contents of the resolution and wants Randolph County to be
considered inclusive of everyone.
Nancy Bunch, 1833 Lake Country Dr. Ext, Asheboro, said that she supports the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) who feel that the statue should be
removed from the Courthouse lawn. The statue represents racism. It is the attitude of the City of
Asheboro to be inclusive and welcoming.
Kathleen Gee, 1868 Gumtree Rd., Asheboro, read a poem about learning from our mistakes in
reference to the statue. She wants the statue moved.
Tim Saunders, 1402 E. Allred St., Asheboro, stated that the election is coming up and there is
a need for poll workers. It is the duty of the citizens to serve. He next addressed civility and the
lack there of. He recommended that citizens try to get along with one another.
Kevin Franklin, 170 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, spoke of the Resolution for Industry
Appreciation. He thanked the Board for the inclusion on the agenda. The industries in Randolph
County kept things moving during the COVID-19 pandemeic and continue to be major
contributors to the economy of the whole county.
Franklin Suggs, 412 Ivy Rock Ct., Randleman, spoke of things we know from history without
a monument. He wants the monument to be moved.
Susan Richards, 207 Andrew Hunter Rd., Asheboro, thanked Stephanie Thompson and the
Animal Services department for their service. She spoke of animal cruelty and education. She
wants the community to grow. She is hoping that departments get proper funding to carry out their
mission.
Clyde Foust, 3746 Midway Acres, Asheboro, appreciated the community speaking out about
the statue. He is asking for the removal of the statue. Many families had people who were killed
for not supporting the Confederacy.
Eli Harman, 3861 Highridge St., Asheboro, expressed his appreciation for leaving the statue
where it is as it is. He believes that a minority of people want the statue removed. He spoke about
how these groups exhibit different behaviors and if the Board gives them what they want, these
groups will find something else to complain about.
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Bobby Allen, 3861 Osborn Mill Rd., Asheboro, believes that the issue of the statue should be
on the ballot in 2024.
Chairman Frye read aloud the Resolution for Industry Appreciation Month.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented, as follows:
approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes from September 6,
2022, Special Meeting Minutes from September 12, 2022, and Closed Session
Minutes from September 12, 2022;
approve Budget Amendment – Northgate ($250,000), as follows:
Northgate Capital Project Ordinance
Budget Amendment #7
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
$200,000
Construction
$50,000
Miscellaneous
Furniture and equipment $250,000
appoint Cpl. Olivia Wood, Cpt. Alan King, and James Cortez and reappoint Cpt.
Lee Hinson, Dr. Jason Stopyra, Dr, Marcus Gentry, Tim Ford, Dana Crisco, Leslie
Seals, Donovan Davis, Lt. Corey Lee, Lt. Steven Staley, Sgt. Ian Cavallier,
Elizabeth Wills, and Maj. Kevin Walton to the Randolph County EMS Peer Review
Committee;
reappoint Pam Brown, Luke Hollingsworth, and Barbara Gallimore to the
Randolph County Tourism Authority;
approve Amended Ambulance Fee Schedule for Morgue Transport (following these
minutes as Attachment A).
approve Budget Amendment – ACS Capital Project ($70,000), as follows:
Asheboro City Schools Capital Project Ordinance
Budget Amendment #12
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Professional Fees $70,000
$70,000
Miscellaneous
approve Resolution for Industry Appreciation Month, as follows:
Randolph County Economic Development Corporation
Industry Appreciation Month
October 2022
WHEREAS, the County of Randolph is pleased to have a thriving community of
industries to support the local economy; and
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WHEREAS, these industrial companies provide essential employment
opportunities for the citizens of the County of Randolph; and
WHEREAS, these industrial companies provide local revenues from which the
entire citizenry benefit; and
WHEREAS, industrial businesses make considerable contributions to our
families and communities, often improving the overall quality of life; and
WHEREAS, we recognize and appreciate these industrial businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, do
hereby recognize our existing industrial businesses and by virtue of this
proclamation give notice to our citizens that the month of October 2022 is Industry
Appreciation Month in the County of Randolph.
reappoint Bradley Beck to the Child Fatality Prevention Team;
add Lead Animal Control Officer to County Classification Plan;
approve Budget Amendment for TDA - $45,000, as follows:
2022-2023 Tourism Development Fund
Budget Amendment #27
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $45,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Operating Cost/Furniture & Fixtures $15,000
Marketing Cost/Promotional Materials $30,000
reappoint Renette Cranford to the Randolph County Nursing Home Community
Advisory Committee;
approve Budget Amendment – DSS LINKS ($24,500), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund
Budget Amendment #28
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $24,500
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Social Services $24,500
approve Budget Amendment – FY23 State Grant ($600,000), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund
Budget Amendment #29
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $600,000
Appropriated Fund Balance $600,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
approve Budget Amendment – Eden Terrace ($31,138), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund
Budget Amendment #30
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from ED Reserve $31,138
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Appropriations Increase Decrease
Other Economical and Physical
$31,138
Development
Northstate/Lumos GREAT Grant
Derek Kelly, Senior Director of Marketing, explained the name change from NorthState to
Lumos.
Mr. Kelly gave a presentation showing the history of NorthState and its introduction into
broadband service prior to becoming Lumos. He outlined the Growing Rural Economies with
Access to Technology (GREAT) grant award. There is $4,000,000 in funding available through
the GREAT Grant. A match of $796,715 is required. Lumos will provide $746,715 of the match
while Radolph County funds $50,000 using America Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funds as the local
match. This expansion will impact 1,878 households and businesses. Lumos is self-funding an
additional 248 homes and businesses that were not grant eligible.
Chairman Frye explained that broadband expansion is the biggest issue facing counties in North
Carolina. Boadband expansion is one of the approved uses of ARPA Funding.
Chairman Frye asked how soon the GREAT grant will begin. Mr. Kelly was not sure when it
would be released.
Vice-Chairman Allen agreed that broadband expansion is very important and said it is a
Presidential Initiative at the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners.
Mr. Kelly shared more information on funding and said this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Vice-Chairman Allen mentioned how fortunate the County is to have Kenny Sherin, Randolph
County Cooperative Extension Director and Broadband Access and Education Coordinator for the
state as a resource. Mr. Kelly acknowledged seeing Mr. Sherin at a recent broadband event.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Memo of
Understanding with Lumos to state a $50,000 local match and approve the associated budget
amendment, as follows:
Coronavirus Recovery Fund
Budget Amendment #10
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Broadband $50,000
Contingency $50,000
Critical Incident Stress Management
Wellness Administrator Sam Varner introduced Major Christie McCorquodale, Emergency
Management Coordinator.
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Major McCorquodale gave a brief overview of the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
program. She said that research shows individuals in certain occupations, including first
responders, appear to be at increased risk for suicide and are more likely to die by suicide than in
the line of duty.
Mental health-related programs can help those employees stay in the profession longer and
decrease constant turnover. This is where CISM comes in. CISM is best defined as a group of
peers teaching others, they are normal human beings having normal reactions to an abnormal
event. The Emergency Services Critical Incident Stress Management program was created more
than twenty years ago. The Randolph County team specializes in first responders. Certified through
the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, teammates learn skills for both group and
individual assistance after a traumatic event.
The Randolph County team wants to take it a step further. The members of the Randolph
County Emergency Services CISM Team are collaborating with Social Services and Public Health
to create a Peer-to-Peer program in their departments. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has
created their own Peer-to-Peer program and are showing great success in their department as well.
Major McCorquodale said there has also been collaboration other agencies to create a Randolph
County CISM Board.
The CISM Board will serve as an advisory committee and a resource for training and guidance
for different teams across the county. First responders see things that no one should ever have to
see. CISM affords the ability to pull those affected by a traumatic event in and triage their mental
health soon after the event. It is a program that is built on the foundation of confidentiality.
The goals of the program are early recognition, activation and suppression, preventing burnout,
and encouragement of wellbeing.
2023 Revaluation
Tax Administrator Debra Hill said as required by North Carolina General Statute 105-317(c),
she is presenting the proposed Schedule of Values, Standards and Rules for the 2023 countywide
reappraisal of all real property for the Board’s review and approval. By North Carolina law (G.S.
105-286) all counties must conduct a reappraisal of all real property at least every eight years.
However, counties can decide to advance a reappraisal of real property if the board of county
commissioners adopts a resolution providing for advancement of the reappraisal. On January 4,
2021, the Randolph County Board of County Commissioners adopted a four (4) year reappraisal
cycle. The resolution advanced the reappraisal from 2025 to 2023. The reappraisal is conducted
by the Randolph County Tax Department Staff.
The uniform schedule of values, standards, and rules used in appraising real property is to
reflect the true value in money (market value) as defined in North Carolina General Statute 105-
283. The Tax Department appraisal staff has spent much time analyzing sales data, market trends,
and conducting cost studies and gathering income information. All of this data was used to develop
the 2023 Schedule of Values.
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North Carolina General Statute 105-317 prescribes the procedure that county commissioners
must adhere to for the reappraisal process. The next step is to set a public hearing to give the
public an opportunity to comment on the true value and present use schedules, standards and rules
to be used in the 2023 Reappraisal. A public hearing notice will be published stating that these
schedules, standards and rules have been submitted to the Board and that a copy is available for
public inspection in the Tax Department. Ms. Hill asked that the Board set a public hearing on the
proposed schedules, standards and rules for the 2023 Reappraisal.
Vice-Chairman Allen commented that present-use tax measures are being reviewed at the State
and will likely change in a year or so. Ms. Hill said that would be helpful for the present-use
program.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to set a Public Hearing on the
Proposed True Value Schedules, Standards, and Rules and the Present-Use Schedules, Standards,
and Rules for November 7, 2022, at a meeting starting at 6:00 p.m.
Excise Tax Issues
Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotton said on August 9, 2022, in a letter to the Board of
Commissioners, the office manager for Stegall & Clifford, PLLC requested the refund of excise
tax paid on a deed that was accidentally recorded twice in Randolph County, once on August 8th
and once on August 9th. Each deed was filed with excise stamps in the amount of $580.00. Stegall
& Clifford is requesting the refund of the $580.00 overpayment.
North Carolina General Statute 105-228.37 governs the refund of overpayment of tax. This
statute requires that a taxpayer requesting a refund must file a written request for said refund with
the Board of County Commissioners within six months after the date that the tax was paid. Within
60 days after this request, the Board of Commissioners must review the request and hold a hearing
to decide on the refund. If the Board finds that the refund is due, the Board shall refund the
county’s portion of the tax. Before the tax is refunded, the taxpayer must record a new instrument
reflecting the correct amount of tax due. Since this was a double-recording, no corrected
instrument is necessary. Ms. Scotton requested that the Board authorize the refund requested by
Stegall & Clifford in the amount of $580.00.
Furthermore, N.C.G.S. 105-228.37 was recently amended to add paragraph (a1). This
paragraph allows a board of county commissioners to, by resolution, authorize either or both of
the county manager or the county finance officer to grant a request for a refund of excise tax if the
request is filed within six months after the date the tax was paid. If a refund is granted, it is
processed in the same way as refunds authorized by the board of county commissioners. If the
refund is not granted by the county manager/finance officer, the requesting party may file a written
request with the board of county commissioners. Ms. Scotton presented a resolution authorizing
the Randolph County Manager and the Randolph County Finance Officer to consider and grant
these requests going forward.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize a refund to
Stegall & Clifford in the amount of $580.00.
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On motion of McDowell, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Resolution
Authorizing the County Manager and the County Finance Officer to Grant Requests for Refunds
of Overpaid Excise Taxes in Accordance with North Carolina General Statute 105-228.3, as
follows:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MANAGER AND THE
COUNTY FINANCE OFFICER TO GRANT REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS
OF OVERPAID EXCISE TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NORTH
CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE
105-228.37
WHEREAS, from time to time, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners is
asked to consider a request for a refund of overpayment of excise taxes; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 105-228.37(a1) provides that a
board of county commissioners may, by resolution, authorize either or both of the
county manager or the county finance officer to grant a request for a refund of
overpayment of excise tax if the request if filed within six months after the tax was
paid;
THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF RANDOLPH
COUNTY RESOLVES THAT:
1. The Randolph County Manager and the Randolph County Finance Officer
are hereby authorized to grant a request for refund of an overpayment of
excise tax provided the request is made within six months of the tax being
paid.
2. If the Randolph County Manager or the Randolph County Finance Officer
grant a timely request for overpayment of excise tax, the refund will be
processed as set out in North Carolina General Statute 105-228.37 in the
same manner as if granted by the board of county commissioners.
3. If the Randolph County Manager or the Randolph County Finance Officer
do not grant a timely request for overpayment of excise tax, the party
making the request may file a written request with the board of county
commissioners pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 105-228.37.
Fire Protection Count Service Districts
Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotton said several years ago, the Board created county
service districts for fire protection and first responder, rescue and emergency services. These
districts were created with a fifteen-cent cap on the tax rate in order to mirror the rural fire
protection districts that they were replacing. Recently a few of the fire departments servicing these
districts indicated the need to request a tax rate in excess of the fifteen-cent cap, and it is expected
that others will need to do so in the future. In order to remove the fifteen-cent tax cap, the current
districts need to be abolished and replaced with districts that do not have the cap. The abolishment
of the current districts is fairly simple. It is required that the Board set a public hearing to consider
the matter, and at the close of the public hearing, the Board can pass a resolution abolishing the
district.
Notice of the public hearing must be published at least one week before the date of the hearing.
The creation of the new uncapped districts is slightly more complicated. If the Board moves
forward with this, for each of these districts, a new county service district will be created for fire
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protection and for first responder, rescue, and emergency services pursuant to North Carolina
General Statute 153A-301(a)(2) and (7). The process for the creation of these districts is found in
NCGS 153A-302. The Board has already followed this process for several other districts. Ms.
Scotton requested that the Board begin this process for the Bennett, Seagrove, Southwest, and Ulah
Fire Service Districts. The process is outlined below:
First, the following must be considered for each proposed district:
a. the resident or seasonal population and population density of the proposed district;
b. the appraised value of property subject to taxation in the proposed district;
c. the present tax rates of the County and any cities or special districts in which the district or
any portion thereof is located;
d. the ability of the proposed district to sustain the additional taxes necessary to provide the
services planned for the district; and
e. any other matters that the Commissioners believe to have a bearing on whether or not the
district should be established.
Fire Marshal Erik Beard has provided a fact sheet for each district containing the items that are
required to be considered. Once the Board has considered these issues, it may pass the associated
resolutions if it is found that the following apply for each respective district:
a. there is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection services in the district. For each
of these districts, we have provided the number of calls received during the past year, so
that you can see the need;
b. it is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a countywide basis;
c. it is economically feasible to provide the proposed services in the district without
unreasonable or burdensome tax levies; and
d. there is a demonstrable demand for the proposed services by persons residing in the district.
The number of calls in the past year is also information that can indicate the demand for
these services.
The resolutions make certain the findings, call for the creation of a report that must be made
available for public inspection and set public hearings on the creation of the respective new
districts for the Regular Commissioners Meeting on December 5, 2022. The resolutions also set
the public hearing for the abolition of the current districts. Notice of the public hearing must be
published at least one week before the hearing and must be mailed to property owners within the
affected district at least four weeks before the hearing. The resolutions also direct the Associate
County Attorney to oversee these mailings.
If, after consideration of the items contained herein and on the attached fact sheets, the Board
passes the resolutions and sets the public hearing, Ms. Scotton will compile the report for each
proposed district and publish and mail notice of the public hearing in accordance with state law.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Resolution
Making Certain Findings and Calling for a Public Hearing on the Abolishment of the Current
Fifteen Cent Capped Bennett Fire Protection County Service District and the Creation of a New
Service District Without the Cap, as follows:
RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CALLING FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE CURRENT
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FIFTEEN CENT CAPPED BENNETT FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY
SERVICE DISTRICT AND THE CREATION OF A NEW SERVICE
DISTRICT WITHOUT THE CAP
WHEREAS, the Bennett Fire Protection County Service District was formed
under 153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation of fifteen (15)
cents per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred
to as the “Capped District”; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the fifteen (15) cent cap on the tax rate
in the district to be removed; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-306 allows for the current
Capped District to be abolished upon a finding that the need for the district no
longer exists and a public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-301 allows a County to
establish a county service district for the provision of fire protection services and
for the provision of emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services within the
district that has no cap except for the general rule that all tax rates in the district,
taken together, cannot exceed one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per one hundred
dollars ($100) valuation, hereinafter the “Proposed New District”; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of County Commissioners
abolish the current Capped District and create the Proposed New District, said
Proposed New District having the same boundaries and containing the same
properties as the current Capped District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the
Current District to be able to request a tax rate in excess of its current limitation,
the population of the Proposed New District, the appraised value of property in the
Proposed New District, the present tax rates in effect in the Proposed New District,
the ability of the Proposed New District to sustain the taxing of the Proposed New
District, the call history of the Proposed New District and other matters that the
Board deemed relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Board, having considered such matters, makes the following
findings:
1. The limitation on the tax rate of the Current District have rendered or will
soon render it obsolescent to the provision of fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services in the district; and
2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District; and
3. It is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a countywide
basis; and
4. It is economically feasible to provide these services in the Proposed New
District without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies; and
5. There is a demonstrable demand for fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board intends to pursue
the abolition of the Current District and the creation of the Proposed New District
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and therefore sets a public hearing on the matter for 6:00 p.m. on December 5,
2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of the public hearing shall be
published at least one week before the hearing and that notice shall be mailed to
the owners of property in the district at least four weeks before the hearing, and the
Board directs the Associate County Attorney to oversee and certify the mailing and
publication of said notice; and
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that a report shall be prepared
containing a map of the Proposed New District, a statement that the Proposed New
District meets the findings contained herein, and a plan for providing fire service
to the Proposed New District, said report to be available for public inspection in
the Office of the Clerk to the Board at least four weeks before the date of the public
hearing referenced above.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Resolution
Making Certain Findings and Calling for a Public Hearing on the Abolishment of the Current
Fifteen Cent Capped Seagrove Fire Protection County Service District and the Creation of a New
Service District Without the Cap, as follows:
RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CALLING FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE CURRENT
FIFTEEN CENT CAPPED SEAGROVE FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY
SERVICE DISTRICT AND THE CREATION OF A NEW SERVICE
DISTRICT WITHOUT THE CAP
WHEREAS, the Seagrove Fire Protection County Service District was formed
under 153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation of fifteen (15)
cents per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred
to as the “Capped District”; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the fifteen (15) cent cap on the tax rate
in the district to be removed; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-306 allows for the current
Capped District to be abolished upon a finding that the need for the district no
longer exists and a public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-301 allows a County to
establish a county service district for the provision of fire protection services and
for the provision of emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services within the
district that has no cap except for the general rule that all tax rates in the district,
taken together, cannot exceed one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per one hundred
dollars ($100) valuation, hereinafter the “Proposed New District”; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of County Commissioners
abolish the current Capped District and create the Proposed New District, said
Proposed New District having the same boundaries and containing the same
properties as the current Capped District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the
Current District to be able to request a tax rate in excess of its current limitation,
the population of the Proposed New District, the appraised value of property in the
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Proposed New District, the present tax rates in effect in the Proposed New District,
the ability of the Proposed New District to sustain the taxing of the Proposed New
District, the call history of the Proposed New District and other matters that the
Board deemed relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Board, having considered such matters, makes the following
findings:
1. The limitation on the tax rate of the Current District have rendered or will
soon render it obsolescent to the provision of fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services in the district; and
2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District; and
3. It is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a countywide
basis; and
4. It is economically feasible to provide these services in the Proposed New
District without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies; and
5. There is a demonstrable demand for fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board intends to pursue
the abolition of the Current District and the creation of the Proposed New District
and therefore sets a public hearing on the matter for 6:00 p.m. on December 5,
2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of the public hearing shall be
published at least one week before the hearing and that notice shall be mailed to
the owners of property in the district at least four weeks before the hearing, and the
Board directs the Associate County Attorney to oversee and certify the mailing and
publication of said notice; and
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that a report shall be prepared
containing a map of the Proposed New District, a statement that the Proposed New
District meets the findings contained herein, and a plan for providing fire service
to the Proposed New District, said report to be available for public inspection in
the Office of the Clerk to the Board at least four weeks before the date of the public
hearing referenced above.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Resolution
Making Certain Findings and Calling for a Public Hearing on the Abolishment of the Current
Fifteen Cent Capped Southwest Fire Protection County Service District and the Creation of a New
Service District Without the Cap, as follows:
RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CALLING FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE CURRENT
FIFTEEN CENT CAPPED SOUTHWEST FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY
SERVICE DISTRICT AND THE CREATION OF A NEW SERVICE
DISTRICT WITHOUT THE CAP
WHEREAS, the Southwest Fire Protection County Service District was formed
under 153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation of fifteen (15)
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cents per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred
to as the “Capped District”; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the fifteen (15) cent cap on the tax rate
in the district to be removed; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-306 allows for the current
Capped District to be abolished upon a finding that the need for the district no
longer exists and a public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-301 allows a County to
establish a county service district for the provision of fire protection services and
for the provision of emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services within the
district that has no cap except for the general rule that all tax rates in the district,
taken together, cannot exceed one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per one hundred
dollars ($100) valuation, hereinafter the “Proposed New District”; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of County Commissioners
abolish the current Capped District and create the Proposed New District, said
Proposed New District having the same boundaries and containing the same
properties as the current Capped District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the
Current District to be able to request a tax rate in excess of its current limitation,
the population of the Proposed New District, the appraised value of property in the
Proposed New District, the present tax rates in effect in the Proposed New District,
the ability of the Proposed New District to sustain the taxing of the Proposed New
District, the call history of the Proposed New District and other matters that the
Board deemed relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Board, having considered such matters, makes the following
findings:
1. The limitation on the tax rate of the Current District have rendered or will
soon render it obsolescent to the provision of fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services in the district; and
2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District; and
3. It is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a countywide
basis; and
4. It is economically feasible to provide these services in the Proposed New
District without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies; and
5. There is a demonstrable demand for fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board intends to pursue
the abolition of the Current District and the creation of the Proposed New District
and therefore sets a public hearing on the matter for 6:00 p.m. on December 5,
2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of the public hearing shall be
published at least one week before the hearing and that notice shall be mailed to
the owners of property in the district at least four weeks before the hearing, and the
Board directs the Associate County Attorney to oversee and certify the mailing and
publication of said notice; and
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BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that a report shall be prepared
containing a map of the Proposed New District, a statement that the Proposed New
District meets the findings contained herein, and a plan for providing fire service
to the Proposed New District, said report to be available for public inspection in
the Office of the Clerk to the Board at least four weeks before the date of the public
hearing referenced above.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Resolution
Making Certain Findings and Calling for a Public Hearing on the Abolishment of the Current
Fifteen Cent Capped Ulah Fire Protection County Service District and the Creation of a New
Service District Without the Cap, as follows:
RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CALLING FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE CURRENT
FIFTEEN CENT CAPPED ULAH FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE
DISTRICT AND THE CREATION OF A NEW SERVICE DISTRICT
WITHOUT THE CAP
WHEREAS, the Ulah Fire Protection County Service District was formed
under 153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation of fifteen (15)
cents per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred
to as the “Capped District”; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the fifteen (15) cent cap on the tax rate
in the district to be removed; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-306 allows for the current
Capped District to be abolished upon a finding that the need for the district no
longer exists and a public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-301 allows a County to
establish a county service district for the provision of fire protection services and
for the provision of emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services within the
district that has no cap except for the general rule that all tax rates in the district,
taken together, cannot exceed one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per one hundred
dollars ($100) valuation, hereinafter the “Proposed New District”; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of County Commissioners
abolish the current Capped District and create the Proposed New District, said
Proposed New District having the same boundaries and containing the same
properties as the current Capped District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the
Current District to be able to request a tax rate in excess of its current limitation,
the population of the Proposed New District, the appraised value of property in the
Proposed New District, the present tax rates in effect in the Proposed New District,
the ability of the Proposed New District to sustain the taxing of the Proposed New
District, the call history of the Proposed New District and other matters that the
Board deemed relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Board, having considered such matters, makes the following
findings:
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1. The limitation on the tax rate of the Current District have rendered or will
soon render it obsolescent to the provision of fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services in the district; and
2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District; and
3. It is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a countywide
basis; and
4. It is economically feasible to provide these services in the Proposed New
District without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies; and
5. There is a demonstrable demand for fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board intends to pursue
the abolition of the Current District and the creation of the Proposed New District
and therefore sets a public hearing on the matter for 6:00 p.m. on December 5,
2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of the public hearing shall be
published at least one week before the hearing and that notice shall be mailed to
the owners of property in the district at least four weeks before the hearing, and the
Board directs the Associate County Attorney to oversee and certify the mailing and
publication of said notice; and
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that a report shall be prepared
containing a map of the Proposed New District, a statement that the Proposed New
District meets the findings contained herein, and a plan for providing fire service
to the Proposed New District, said report to be available for public inspection in
the Office of the Clerk to the Board at least four weeks before the date of the public
hearing referenced above.
Detention Center Update
County Engineer Paxton Arthurs gave an update of the progress of Phase 3 of the Detention
Center Expansion/Renovation Project. John Witcher with Bordeaux Construction was also
present. Mr. Arthurs said over the last couple of months, there have been multiple construction
security items that needed to be addressed in the Detention Center renovation/expansion which
have used a large portion of the Owner Contingency that the Board approved back in July. These
changes have caused a loss of 48 days to the construction schedule. As the construction in this
area began, there were also several site conditions that have revealed necessary changes to the
plans that will require additional funds. Mr. Arthurs requested $100,000 in additional Owner
Contingency and a 48-day time extension to the contract.
Chairman Frye explained that the renovation of the old detention center was underway and it
is much different than regular construction.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to 1) approve the additional
Owner Contingency in the amount of $100,000, 2) allow the County Manager to sign the contract,
3) allow a 48-day extension to the Detention Center contract, and 4) approve the associated budget
amendment, as follows:
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Randolph County Detention Center Capital Project Fund
Budget Amendment #12
Revenues Increase Decrease
Investment Earnings $32,000
Reimbursement of Sales Tax $127,178
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Construction $336,382
$177,204
Contingency
Closeout of Trinity Middle School Project
Chairman Frye stated that this project came in under budget. He introduced Will Massie,
Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer.
Mr. Massie said the County established a capital project to account for the construction costs
of the Trinity Middle School (TMS) project. He reported that the project came in under budget.
Now that the project is complete, the current project ordinance needs to be amended to reclassify
the transfer of unused funds. Internal Revenue Service regulations limit the use of tax-exempt debt
to the specific project costs, with any unused bond funds restricted for debt service on the same
issuance. The Schools Capital Project already has a $200,000 transfer to the General Fund in the
budget. The remainder of the County funds advance can be transferred to the Northwest Randolph
Human Services Center Capital Project, which will be needed once the scope of that project is
determined.
On motion of Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Budget
Amendment to the General Fund and the Randolph County schools Capital Project Ordinance, as
follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund
Budget Amendment #31
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from Randolph County Schools
$1,935,482
Capital Project
Appropriations Increase Decrease
$1,935,482
Appropriated Fund Balance
Randolph County Schools Capital Project Ordinance
Budget Amendment #6
Revenues Increase Decrease
Investment Income $317,242
Reimbursement of Sales Taxes $368,584
Proceeds of Debt $785,451
Appropriations Increase Decrease
$811,552
Construction
$93,279
Professional Services
$225,552
Furniture
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$326,794
Contingency
Transfer to General Fund $1,735,482
Transfer to Northwest Randolph Human
$1,192,972
Services Center Capital Project
Northwest Randolph Human Services Center Capital Project Ordinance
Budget Amendment #1
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from Randolph County Schools
$1,935,482
Capital Project
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Construction $1,192,972
Professional Services
Consider Resolution Adopting 2023 Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Schedule
County Manager Hal Johnson asked the Board to consider Planning Board appeals to be set for
the third Monday of the month as they are requested.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Resolution
Adopting 2023 Meeting Schedule of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, as follows:
Resolution Adopting 2023 Meeting Schedule of the
Randolph County Board of Commissioners
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 2023
regular meetings:
Tuesday, January 3 Monday, July 10
Monday, February 6 Monday, August 7
Monday, March 6 Tuesday, September 5
Monday, April 3 Monday, October 2
Monday, May 1 Monday, November 6
Monday, June 5 Monday, December 4
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the regular meetings shall begin at 6:00
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 FINALLY RESOLVED that the Clerk shall cause a copy of this resolution
to be posted and published pursuant to NCGS 153A-40.
Set Annual Joint Meeting with the Randolph County School Board of Education
On motion of Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 set the annual Special Joint
Meeting with the Randolph County School Board of Education for January 9, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
in the Board of Education Meeting Room.
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County Manager’s Update
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Mr. Johnson reminded the Board of the October 10 meeting for a zoning appeal and the
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October 17 meeting for Workforce Development issues.
Commissioners Update
Vice-Chairman Allen updated the Board about an upcoming film presentation showing the
issues of food insecurity. Afterward, there will be a panel discussion of the issues.
Closed Session
At 8:13 p.m., on motion of Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 to enter into
Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) to establish or instruct the public body’s staff
or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in
negotiating the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the
acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease.
Regular Session
At 8:25 pm, regular session resumed.
Closed Session
At 8:25 p.m., on motion of Haywood, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 to enter into
Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) to discuss matters relating to the location or
expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body, including
agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives that may be offered by the public
body in negotiations.
Regular Session
At 8:43 p.m., regular session resumed.
Adjournment
At 8:43 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 Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board
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