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010323 January 3, 2023 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, and Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco. Chaplain Barry Wall from Amity Hills Baptist Church gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. Special Recognitions Lindale Thomas retired November 30th from Public Buildings with 33 years of service. Mr. Thomas was recognized by County Manager Hal Johnson, after which, Chairman Frye presented him with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board. Cathy Wall retired December 30th from Public Health with 28 years of service. Ms. Wall was recognized by Tara Aker, Pubic Health Director, after which, Chairman Frye presented her with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board. th Captain Mickey Beal retired December 30 from the Sheriff’s office with 25 years of service. Captain Beal was recognized by Chief Deputy Aundrea Azelton, after which, Chairman Frye presented him with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board. Former House Representative Allen McNeill was recognized by the Board and Chairman Frye presented him the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. 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. Ken Rhodes, 712 Stoney Creek Dr., Asheboro, complained about a nearby development that had been clear cut then the debris was burnt creating an overabundance of smoke in his neighborhood. Larry Cahoon, 1058 Ann’s Ct., Asheboro, confirmed the abundance of smoke that was in their neighborhood. He asked the Board to investigate and correct the problem. Dwain Roberts, 4654 Rainbow Trail, Ramseur, thanked the Board for having the Confederate Monument cleaned so quickly after the vandalism that occurred. Clyde Foust, 3746 Midway Acres Rd., Asheboro, spoke of considering a warming center in Randolph County. 1/3/23 Commissioner Haywood said that a warming station is being discussed. She said the effort over the holidays to bring citizens to a warm location because of the freezing temperatures was carried out through collaboration of many local organizations. Commissioner Kidd welcomed Justin Brubaker to Administration as Deputy Finance Director. Consent Agenda On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent agenda, as presented, as follows:  approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2022 and Special Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2022 and December 13, 2022;  approve Budget Amendment – Public Health ($23,278), as follows: 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #47 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $23,278 4245,154 Appropriations Increase Decrease Public Health $23,278  approve Resolution for Year of the Trails, as follow: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR TRAILS AND 2023 YEAR OF THE TRAIL WHEREAS, the General Assembly has proclaimed 2023 as the Year of the Trail; and WHEREAS, the Covid pandemic demonstrated the value of trails for safe places for people to get outdoors for their physical and mental health and sense of wellbeing; and WHEREAS, trails, greenways, and blueways provide key amenities to neighborhoods and are often the centerpiece of a community bringing people together to exercise, play, and connect with nature; and WHEREAS, the parks, greenways, trails, and natural areas in our community are welcoming to all and provide a common ground for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to access our rich and diverse natural, cultural, and historic resources; and WHEREAS, trails offer quality-of-life benefits to all as expressions of local community character and pride, as outdoor workshops for science education, as tools for economic revitalization, as free resources for healthy recreation, as accessible alternative transportation, and as sites for social and cultural events; and WHEREAS, trails have significant impact on the economic viability of the community through increased levels of tourism, enhanced property values, as well as the ability to attract and retain businesses such as restaurants, outfitters, lodging, and entertainment; and WHEREAS, Randolph County has existing and potential trails including both a State Trail, Deep River State Trail, and a National Recreation Trail, Uwharrie Trail, as well as numerous municipal parks, greenways, and trails; and 1/3/23 WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners has invested $3 million in trails including $1 Million for Deep River State Trail. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners support trails and are committed to supporting trail events during 2023 to celebrate the Year of the Trail.  approve Budget Amendment – Public Library ($5,000), as follows: 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #48 Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance $5,000 4245,154 Appropriations Increase Decrease Library Support $5,000  approve Budget Amendment – TDA #4 ($15,000), as follows: 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #49 Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance $15,000 4245,154 Appropriations Increase Decrease Personnel Costs $10,368 Administration Cost $4,632  approve Budget Amendment – TDA #7 ($34,284), as follows: 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #50 Revenues Increase Decrease NCDOT Contract – Visitor Centers $34,284 4245,154 Appropriations Increase Decrease VC – Personnel Cost – Full-Time Salaries $10,000 VC – Personnel Cost – Part-Time Salaries $1,019 VC – Personnel Cost – FICA $895 VC – Personnel Cost – Retirement $125 VC – Personnel Cost – 401(K) $20 VC – Operating Cost – Travel $2,000 VC – Operating Cost – Conferences & Training $2,000 VC – Operating Cost – Printing $1,000 VC – Operating Cost – Office Supplies $16,560  approve Budget Amendment – EMS ($10,000), as follows: 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #51 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $10,000 4245,154 Appropriations Increase Decrease Emergency Services $10,000  approve Budget Amendment – Public Health ($1,979), as follows: 1/3/23 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #52 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $1,979 4245,154 Appropriations Increase Decrease Public Health $1,979  approve Red Oak Special Revenue Fund, as follows: RANDOLPH COUNTY SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT ORDINANCE RED OAK GRANT PROJECT 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 Project Red Oak road improvements in Archdale, a project to be funded primarily by a grant of $645,000 from the Golden LEAF Foundation, with additional local sources. Section 2. The officers of Randolph County are hereby authorized to proceed with the grant 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 anticipated to be available to complete this grant project: Golden LEAF grant $ 645,000 Transfer from Economic Development Reserve $ 165,000 TOTAL: $ 810,000 Section 4. The following amounts are appropriated for expenditures for the grant project: DOT Road Improvements $ 810,000 TOTAL: $ 810,000 Section 5. The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Grant Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the requirements of General Statutes of North Carolina and the grant agreement. Section 6. Funds may be advanced from the General Fund for the purpose of making payments as due. Reimbursement requests should be made to the grantor agency in an orderly and timely manner. Section 7. This Grant 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. 1/3/23 Section 8. This Grant Project Ordinance is adopted on January 3, 2023 and shall continue in effect until the project is completed.  appoint Justin Brubaker as Deputy Finance Officer, set his bond at $500,000, and authorize his signature for all County bank accounts;  approve the County’s Petition to Remain Substantially Equivalent, as requested by the Office of State Human Resources. Chairman Frye announced that Item C on New Business: TDA Annual Update has been postponed until February. Annual Audit Presentation April Adams, Partner at Cherry Bekaert LLC, presented and reviewed the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for year ending June 30, 2022. Cherry-Bekaert issued an unmodified opinion on the financial statements as well as a report on internal controls over financial reporting and compliance on other matters with no findings. Ms. Adams said the firm had also issued reports on federal and state compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the State Single Audit Implementation Act for the major programs with the following finding: 2022-01 – DSS Crosscutting – Nonmaterial noncompliance. Federal Major Programs reviewed included Medicaid, Low Income Home Energy Assistance, Coronavirus State & Local Recovery Funds (ARPA), and Epidemiology Funds. State Major Programs reviewed include DSS Crosscutting, Public School Building Capital Fund (Lottery Funds), and Juvenile Crime Prevention. No inappropriate accounting policies or practices were noted. Commissioner McDowell asked if the County was stable. Ms. Adams stated that Randolph County Government would be here a year from now. Chairman Frye indicated that the Piedmont Regional Water Authority had been given notice that Cherry-Bekaert could no longer do their audit and asked if the County audit would be stopped. Ms. Adams said no. Commissioner Allen thanked Mr. Massie and his staff for doing such a great job. Mr. Massie stated that all of the departments have pitched in to make the audit a success. The Business Gym Linda Brown, Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce President, thanked the Board for the support given in 2022 that launched The Business Gym. This learning portal was developed as a result of Randolph County’s 62.5% increase in new business start-ups during the COVID pandemic. The Chamber was given $50,000 from the Strategic Planning Funding. The Business Gym directly aligns with the Well-Being Vision, and more specifically, Goal #1 that talks about supporting existing industries and businesses. 1/3/23 Small business is Randolph County’s top employer. The training and materials provided through The Business Gym are invaluable and FREE resources that are available to ALL Randolph County businesses and to individuals interested in starting their own. Without the support from Randolph County, this initiative would never have gone “live.” Ms. Brown showed a PowerPoint presentation highlighting successes and the online traffic experienced so far. A future goal is to build out a robust library of content so The Business Gym can live on into the future without the need for ongoing support. To make that happen, she asked the Board to consider approving a request for a second (and final) year of support in the amount of $50,000. The funding would allow the completion of additional content to the library, including the County Wellness content, and continue to have it available FREE to anyone and everyone in Randolph County. Chairman Frye asked about upkeep on The Business Gym. Ms. Brown said that there are subscription fees annually. Commissioner Allen questioned how long would this platform be viable. Ms. Brown estimated that it would be useful for at least five years. Commissioner Allen wanted to see a broader range of users from within the county. Ms. Brown said she agreed and wanted to speak to people in areas that have used it less. Chairman Frye asked if the City of Asheboro was participating in The Business Gym. Ms. Brown said they fund other initiatives for the Chamber and she had not asked them to fund this project. Chairman Frye stated that Venture/Asheboro is on the agenda for the February meeting. The grant Dr. Thill is speaking about when Commissioner Haywood and I met with him, overlaps with The Business Gym goals. Commissioner Haywood said the Board wanted all small businesses in the County to succeed and thrive. On motion by Kidd, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 to table the request to fund the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce Business Gym until the February meeting. Randolph Heritage Conservancy, Inc. Mac Whatley, Randolph Heritage Conservancy, Inc. President, gave a history of the creation of the North Carolina Textile Museum. He provided details of demolition and reconstruction that had occurred. Moving forward, the Textile Museum project will need $152,265 for design, an environmental impact study, lighting and security work, plumbing and utility work, and roof demolition and reconstruction. The above estimate addresses the following items: 1. Structural Masonry repairs (largely complete) 2. Roof repairs to the Cedar Falls mill (Completed in December 2022) 3. Architectural and Engineering studies by Hobbs Architects in Pittsboro 1/3/23 4. Permanent electrical service at Cedar Falls and Franklinville 5. Sprinkler service at Cedar Falls and Franklinville Mr. Whatley said the Conservancy is currently involved in a variety of private fundraising activities to address all remaining needs. They will be seeking at least $2 million from the next legislature, with the goal of handing over the facility to the state Department of Natural and Cultural Resources by the 2025-27 biennium. Mr. Whatley asked the Board to consider funding the capital projects outlined in the amount of $152,265. Commissioner Allen said that funding by Randolph County would leverage more money from the State. Commissioner Kidd stated how important this museum would be to Franklinville and Randolph County. On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the request to fund the Randolph Heritage Conservancy Museum Project in the amount of $152,265 and approve the associated Budget Amendment, as follows: 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #53 Revenues Increase Decrease Transfer from Well-Being Reserve $152,265 4245,154 Appropriations Increase Decrease Other Cultural and Recreational $152,265 Appropriations Trinity Museum Chairman Frye stated that the Trinity Museum had been asking for money for a long time to make some needed repairs to the structure. On motion of Frye, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the funding for the Trinity Museum in the amount of $25,000 and approve the associated Budget Amendment, as follows: 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #54 Revenues Increase Decrease Transfer from Well-Being Reserve $25,000 4245,154 Appropriations Increase Decrease Other Cultural and Recreational $25,000 Appropriations Sheriff’s Office Vehicles 1/3/23 Major Stephen Nunn said the Sheriff’s Office wishes to purchase three (3) 2023 Chrysler 300 Touring edition vehicles through the CSA Procurement Program. The North Carolina Sheriff’s Association’s Procurement Program helps to eliminate duplication of effort through the creation of one statewide bid that can be used by all 100 sheriff’s offices in North Carolina, as well as units of local governments and political subdivisions including, but not limited to, county, local county board of public instruction, municipalities and/or police agencies. Ilderton Dodge was awarded the bid for the 2022-2023 fiscal year – 22-09-0913R. He stated that the Sheriff’s Office also wishes to purchase six (6) 2023 Ford 150 pickup trucks through the North Carolina Statewide Vehicle Contract. The Division of Purchase and Contract governs procurement for State agencies, community colleges, universities and some local government entities, ensuring that the State acquires the goods and services it needs to operate at costs which are fair and effective uses of taxpayer dollars. Performance Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram was awarded the bid under the North Carolina Statewide Vehicle Contract #2021-00002. The total purchase price for six (6) Ford F-150s and three (3) Chrysler 300s comes to $416,501. Funding for these purchases were included in the Sheriff’s 2022-2023 budget. Major Nunn asked that the Board approve the purchase. Commissioner Allen confirmed that all vehicles will be fully equipped. Major Nunn said yes. On motion of Kidd, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the purchase of 6 Ford F-150s and 3 Chrysler 300s for the Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $416,501. Sheriff’s Office Parking Lot Paving Mr. Arthurs, County Engineer, said last year, the Sheriff’s Office reached out to look into making some improvements to their Fleet Maintenance Garage parking lot. It has always been gravel and has required regular maintenance. Additionally, there have been ongoing issues with poor drainage and standing water. To correct these issues, a Request for Bids was sent out for pricing to grade and pave this area and to provide for site drainage. The low bid received was from Smith and Allen, LLC for $161,450. Not long after this, the project was postponed and the contract was never presented for approval. Recently, the Sheriff’s Office was ready to proceed with the work; however, Smith and Allen is no longer in business. Mr. Arthurs said from previous discussions, he knew that the entire job was to be subbed out to DBM Construction. The owner, Brian Moody, was contacted and a proposal for the paving and drainage work as well as an additional 20-foot extension along the east side of the building was sent to him. Because the project was no longer being marked up by another contractor, DBM proposed to do the work at the same price as Smith and Allen, LLC. DBM Construction has been in business for many years and has performed other asphalt paving work for the County. Commissioner McDowell confirmed that the flooding issues would be corrected. Mr. Arthurs said that was the purpose for the paving. 1/3/23 Commissioner Allen said he investigated the area for the lot. He noticed the lower lot had standing water. Commissioner Kidd commented that this would stop the problems that will continue to occur until paving is done. On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to award a contract to DBM Construction, LLC. in the amount of $161,450 for the paving of the Sheriff’s Office Fleet Maintenance Garage parking lot and authorize the County Manager to sign the contract. Duke Endowment Grant Tara Akers, Public Health Director, said in 2021, the Duke Endowment approved a grant to Randolph County in the amount of $375,000 to support the expansion of a comprehensive school based oral health program. When the County applied for this grant, it was the intent of the Public Health to use these funds and develop this program in-house. The Public Health dentist left and a replacement was not found. At the December meeting, the partnership between Randolph County Public Health and Kintegra Family Dentistry was explained. Kintegra assumes all responsibility for the provision of dental services. As part of this partnership, Kintegra will provide school based dental services. Since the County is not providing these services directly, a subcontract of the Duke Endowment to Kintegra is necessary. These funds are dedicated to the provision of the school based dental service program. If they are not used for this purpose, the funds would need to be returned to the Duke Endowment. Duke Endowment staff are aware of the County’s new relationship with Kintegra Family Dentistry and have indicated that these funds may still be used in Randolph County if the County subcontracts the grant agreement to Kintegra. On motion of McDowell, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the subcontract of the Duke Endowment Grant funds to Kintegra Family Dentistry to be used for the provision of school based oral health services in Randolph County and authorize the Chairman to sign related documents. County Growth Management Plan st County Manager Hal Johnson said, as Randolph County entered the 21 century, the public process of accommodating new growth while preserving the county’s rural resources and natural heritage became more difficult. As a result, in 2000, the Board of County Commissioners asked that a Growth Management Plan be developed that would provide guidance as evaluations and decisions were made on rezoning and growth-related issues. In 2002, the County Commissioners adopted Randolph County’s first Growth Management Plan. This Plan prepared broad policy statements that would, when combined with designated Growth Management Areas (Primary, Secondary, and Rural Growth), form an overall growth management policy for Randolph County. In 2009, high density residential subdivisions interspersed with rural industrial and commercial development continued to impact the rural community and challenged Randolph County’s ability to manage growth. As a result, the Board of Commissioners approved revisions to the Growth 1/3/23 Management Plan that provided flexibility to County boards and agencies enabling them to adapt to the practical requirements often necessary for rural economic development. The Plan focused on the physical growth and development of Randolph County but also addressed quality of life issues such as the preservation of our heritage assets in an increasingly fragile rural environment. The foundation of Randolph County’s Growth Management Plan is to recognize that sustainable economic growth, environmental protection, and rural quality of life can be pursued together as mutually supporting growth management and public policy goals. One does not necessarily exclude the other. The location and construction of Toyota Battery at the Greensboro/Randolph Megasite and the pending development of the Chatham County Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) Site, will have growth impacts on Randolph County never before envisioned. The availability of Federal/State Recovery Funds strengthens the County’s ability to impact future infrastructure (water/sewer) development. As a result, a comprehensive update of the existing Randolph County Growth Management Plan should be implemented. The initial scope of the update should focus on the northeast portion of Randolph County. Mr. Johnson requested that the Board of Commissioners approve a Scope of Services contract with the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) in the amount of $58,500. The duration of the contract is anticipated from January 2023 until August 2023. The Scope of Services as outlined in the contract include, as follows: 1. Report Development (economic factors, growth patterns/trends, jurisdictional plans, review & update growth areas, growth impacts, mapping, policy & goals) 2. Public Involvement & Consensus Building 3. Committee Meetings 4. Public Meetings including Municipal Meetings A Growth Management Plan Steering Committee and related Subcommittees, shall be appointed by the County Manager. Commissioner McDowell stated that the Growth Management Plan was essential to the rulings of the Planning Board. On motion of McDowell, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the contract with the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) for updating the Randolph County Growth Management Plan in the amount of $58,500 and approve the associated Budget Amendment, as follows: 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #55 Revenues Increase Decrease Investment Income $58,500 4245,154 Appropriations Increase Decrease Planning and Zoning $58,500 1/3/23 Classification Plan Updates County Manager Hal Johnson said due to growth and development throughout the County and increases in requests for services, departments are faced with the challenge of having sufficient staff to provide critical services. Positive changes were made during the 2022 – 2023 budget process to add a number of positions requested by departments. However, because there was uncertainty about economic trends, it was not possible to approve all position requests. While it is not possible to fund all of the position requests that were previously requested but not approved during the budget process, Mr. Johnson asked the Board to consider several requests for new positions, as well as position reclassifications, that will allow departments the ability to provide necessary services more efficiently. Fortunately, investment income has been greater than anticipated for the first half of the 2023 fiscal year and can cover the additional costs for the new positions. The costs of reclassifications are being absorbed by existing departmental budgets. The following positions are being added to the Classification Plan Accounting Clerk Supervisor, Grade 115 Administration Paralegal, Grade 115 Assistant County Manager, Grade 131 Inspections Permitting Technician, Grade 114 Morgue Manager, Grade E214 JDRC Program Manager, Grade 120 Planning Information Specialist, Grade 117 Public Information Officer, Grade 123 Zoning Permitting Technician, Grade 114 Property Development Technician, Grade 114, is being removed. The following are the reclassification requests: Benefits Coordinator, Grade 117 to Assistant Human Resources Director, Grade 120 Media Communications Specialist, Grade 118 to Public Information Officer, Grade 123 Property Development Technician, Grade 114 to Planning Information Specialist, Grade 117 Public Health Strategist, Grade 122 to Environmental Health Director, Grade 123 Dental Position N/A Environmental Health Specialist, Grade 117 Dental Position N/A Foreign Language Interpreter I, Grade 111 Dental Position N/A Accounting Clerk Supervisor, Grade 115 Deputy Sheriff Corporal, Grade 167 to Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant, Grade 171 Deputy Sheriff Sergeant, Grade 167 to Deputy Sheriff Detective Sergeant, Grade 168 Deputy Sheriff , Grade 164 to Deputy Sheriff Detective, Grade 167 Commissioner Allen stated that these additions and changes would make the 2023-24 budget more challenging. On motion of Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 to approve 1) the requested new positions and position reclassifications, 2) the associated changes to the 2022 – 23 Randolph County Classification Plan, and 3) the associated Budget Amendment in the amount of $355,307 as proposed by the County Manager, as follows: 1/3/23 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #56 Revenues Increase Decrease Investment Income $355,307 4245,154 Appropriations Increase Decrease Administration $85,387 Building Inspections $26,707 Social Services $27,826 Juvenile DRC $34,319 Public Buildings $26,707 Planning & Zoning $27,826 Emergency Services $126,535 I-74 Sewer Line Grant Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer, said the redesign of the I-74 sewer connection to Randleman instead of Asheboro is underway and the estimated costs for the shorter route are lower than those originally budgeted. Please approve the following budget amendments to reduce the expected ARPA funding for this project. On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, approve the following Budget Amendments to reduce the expected ARPA funding for the I-74 Sewer Line, as follows: Coronavirus Recovery Fund Project Amendment #11 Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriations Increase Decrease $2,000,000 Transfer to I-74 Industrial Center Sewer Capital Project Contingency $2,000,000 I-74 Industrial Center Sewer Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #1 Revenues Increase Decrease $2,000,000 Transfer from Coronavirus Recovery Fund Appropriations Increase Decrease Construction $2,000,000 1/3/23 On motion by Haywood, seconded by Allen, to 1) accept the revised Commerce IDF grant in the amount of $800,000 and Golden LEAF grant in the amount of $1,000,000, 2) authorize the Chairman to sign related documents, and 3) approve the associated Project and Budget Amendments, as follows: Randolph I-74 Industrial Center Sewer Capital Project Fund Amendment #2 Revenues Increase Decrease State Grant-Commerce IDF $200,000 Golden LEAF Grant $1,000,000 $800,000 Transfer from Coronavirus Recovery Fund Appropriations Increase Decrease Coronavirus Recovery Fund Project Amendment #12 Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriations Increase Decrease $800,000 $800,00 Transfer to I-74 Industrial Center Sewer Capital Project Contingency $800,000 Building Inspections Budget Amendment Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer, stated that per the performance-based incentive agreement with Toyota Battery Manufacturing, any building inspection permits are refundable once a year. For the 2022 calendar year, Toyota initiated construction on three buildings. The total permits assessed on these buildings in this fiscal year were approximately $200,000. These fees were not included as part of the normal budget estimates, since they were not available. On motion of Kidd, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Budget Amendment for Building Inspections in the amount of $200,000, as follows: 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #57 Revenues Increase Decrease Permits and Fees $200,000 4245,154 Appropriations Increase Decrease Building Inspections $200,000 Building Reuse Grants 1/3/23 Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer, said on February 7, 2022, following a Public Hearing, the Board of Commissioners approved the Building Reuse Application for Kraftsman Trailers. The Dept. of Commerce approved this project on April 21. The grant will be a $140,000 pass through to the company, with 20 new jobs required. He also stated that on December 5, 2022, following a Public Hearing, the Board of Commissioners approved the Building Reuse Application for Mid-State Trailers. The Dept. of Commerce approved this project on December 8. The grant will be a $100,000 pass through to the company, with 19 new jobs required. On motion of McDowell, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to 1) accept the Building Reuse Grants for Kraftsman Trailers and Mid-State Trailers, 2) authorize the Chairman to sign any documentation, and 3) approve the associated Budget Amendment, as follows: 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #58 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $240,000 Appropriations 4245,154Increase Decrease Other Economic and Physical $240,000 Development County Manager’s Update County Manager Hal Johnson had no updates. Commissioner Updates Chairman Frye said that the Piedmont Triad Regional Council had repaired or refurbished seventeen homes in Randolph County for a total of over $577,000 through a Home Care Block Grant from 2019. Adjournment At 9:11 pm on motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn. ________________________________ ________________________________ Darrell Frye, Chairman David Allen ________________________________ _________________________________ Kenny Kidd Maxton McDowell ________________________________ _________________________________ Hope Haywood Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board 1/3/23