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090523September 5, 2023 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. at Northgate Commons Election Meeting Room, 1457 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, Chairman Darrell Frye, Vice - Chairman David Allen, Corrunissioner Maxton McDowell, and Commissioner Hope Haywood were present. Commissioner Kenny Kidd was absent. Also present were County Manager Hal Johnson, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer Will Massie, County Attorney Ben Morgan, Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Jenny Parks. Chaplin Michael Trogdon of the Sheriff's Office gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was livestrearned on YouTube. .Special Recognition Linda Smith retired April 30, 2023, with 36 Years of Service with the Information Technology Department. Ms. Smith was recognized by Jeff Mullins, Randolph County IT Department, after which, Chairman Frye presented her with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board. She was also recognized by Chairman Frye with the Long Leaf Pine Award. Public Comment Period Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § I 53A-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. Tina Voncannon, 258 Lawrence Drive, Asheboro, said she has lived in Asheboro all her life and she is concerted about the homelessness in the area. She said they do not feel safe in their home due to some homeless people living close to her property behind Lowe's Hardware. Ms, Voncannon stated she wants to make sure the County is being proactive and using resources to help with the homeless problem. She stated she understood there was a joint meeting with the City of Asheboro regarding this issue. Chairman Frye stated there was a joint meeting with the City of Asheboro that involved several providers and local agencies to discuss the issue of homelessness and how to address it properly. He said there are no trespassing signs being posted on County property which will allow law enforcement to take action. Private landowners can post them as well. Michael Hayes, 257 Lawrence Drive, Asheboro, said he was concerned about the homelessness in the County. He stated his main concern is the winter and fall months coming up with those that are horneless starting fires in the woods close to his home to keep warm. Mr. Hayes thanked the Sheriff's Department for their assistance with different issues, and he thanked the County for what they are doing to address the problem. Consent Agenda On inotion of Allen, seconded %y Haywood, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, as f6110i'vs.. 9/05/23 approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes of August 14, 2023, and Closed Session Minutes of August 14, 2023, and August 22, 2023; approve Budget Amendment Strategic Planning Grants ($658,336), as follo s: 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance Budget Amendment #16 Revenues Increase Decrease Trans erfirom ;Well -Beira Reserve $658,336 A ro riations Increase Decrease Other Human Services $165,336 Other Cultural & Recreational Appropriations $520 000 reappoint Diane Villa, Leslie Brown, and David Caughron to the Randolph County Tourism Development Authority, reappoint Dr. Robert Dough, Thomas Brown, RN, Elbert Lassiter, Keith .Davis, Paula Lineberry, Jared Byrd, Brad Cooper, Mar y Clark Olivia Wood, Jaclyn Hannen, Alan King,Justin Whitfield, and Lynsay Saunders to the Randolph County EMS .Peer Review Committee; approve Budget Amendment —Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Fund ($50, 000), as follows: 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance Budget Amendment #17 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $50, 000 Appr9priations Increase Decrease Administration $50, 000 + approve Project Amendment —Deep River Trail Capital Project Amendment #l4 ($101,106), as,follows: Deep River Trail Capital Project Budget Amendment #4 Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriations Increase Decrease Engineering 101,106 Construction $101,106 • approve Budget Amendment Asheboro City Schools Capital Project Amendment #l16 ($5,000), as follows: Asheboro City Schools Capital Project Ordinance Budget Amendmment #16 Revenues Increase Decrease Investment Earnings $5, 000 Appropriations Increase Decrease 4/05/'23 Miscellaneous 1 $5, 000 • approve Buds --et Amendment — Buildinz Inspections ($5, 998), as follows: 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance General Fund —Budget Amendment #18 Revenues Increase Decrease Miscellaneous $5,998 Appropriations ,increase Decrease BuildingIns ections $5, 998 approve Budget Amendment — Juvenile Dav Reporting Center ($172, 688), as follows: 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance General Frond —Budget Amendment #19 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $172, 688 Appropriations Increase Decrease Juvenile Day Re ortin Center. $172,688 approve Budget Amendment — Sheriff's Office ($1.000), as follows: 2023-202'4 Budget Ordinance General Fund —Budget Amendment #20 .Revenues .increase Decrease Miscellaneous $1, 000 Apprypriations Increase .increase Sheri $1, 0fJ0 • reclassify Office Assistant IV to Human. Resources Technician; • add Senior Deputy Register of Deeds to Classification Plan. Recognition of Community Navigators Program Winning NC'ACC Innovation Award Commissioner Haywood recognized the Randolph County Public Library Community Navigator Program for receiving a 2023.Civic Excellence in Innovation Award from the North. Carolina Association of County Commissioners. The award is one often given annually to successful programs around the state that demonstrate innovative solutions and cost/resource savings for counties. The Navigator initiative embeds two social workers on the library staff to address individuals' human services needs that can be resolved by referral to sources of support in the community. The goal is to prevent individuals and families from sliding into deeper levels of dependency or the need for intervention, such as by Social Services or law enforcement. The Navigators, veteran social workers Angi Polito and Dana Nance, receive clients who walk into libraries, are referred by library staff, are referred by other agencies/organizations, or who otherwise learn about the program. The Navigators have become integral to the human services safety net in Randolph County, receiving an average of 9/05/23 two new clients each working day and collaborating with some 120 community agencies, organizations, professionals, and individuals to receive and refer clients. Social workers providing services through public libraries is becoming a national trend. People view their public libraries as safe spaces and often turn to them in times of need. The Navigators have office hours at each of the seven library branches in the county. They assess client needs and snatch clients with resources in the community and the region or provide direct assistance. They act as caseworkers, following through to ensure that clients connect with resources and receive help, meeting with other agencies when necessary. Since its inception in February 2022, the program has been hugely successful, serving 81 it clients, with 69 percent being linked to services. The Navigator initiative originated when County Commissioners sought proposals from the community for American Rescue Plan Act funding. Randolph Partnership for Children Executive Director Lisa Hayworth broached the idea of placing social workers in the library to Ross bolt, Library Director. The two engaged with Randolph County Social Service Director Tracie Murphy and Randolph County Public Health Director Tara Aker to develop the program. Commissioners funded it using the money from the County's Strategic Planning Reserve. Navigators Angi Polito and Dana Nance were hired and have built the program into the success it is today. Recognition of Leia Gearhart — Strategic Planning Coordinator Jason King with NCACC Strategic Member Services expressed his appreciation on behalf of NCACC, to the Randolph County Board of Cornmissioners, County Manager Hal Johnson, Assistant Public Health Director Jennifer Layton, and the entire Randolph County Goverm-rent Team for welcoming Leia Gearhart, Randoph County Strategic Program Coordinator to Randolph County and. presented her a plaque. Mr. King believes her skills and work ethic will be of immense value to Randoph County and the local government profession. The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Strategic Member Services (SMS) team offers support for counties to address a range of technical, personnel, and governance challenges through subject matter experts and recent graduates from master -level programs in areas relevant to county administration. Some of the ways the SMS team is currently helping counties include administering American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund projects and helping to make public investments using national opioid settlement funds. Thanks to appropriations provided by the state's ARPA fiends, NCACC is building county capacity throughout North Carolina. Randolph County partnered with NCACC to host Leia Gearhart beginning in October 2022. In July 2023, the County hired Ms. Gearhart in a full-tirne position as the new County Strategic Programs Coordinator, reporting directly to the County Manager. A few of the projects that Leia supports include the opioid funding process, ARPA funding projects, Golden LEAF Cominurlty Based Grants initiatives, and strategic planning project funding. Lcia has coordinated with County staff to develop a Performance Measurement Process for these projects receiving funding support from the Board of County Commissioners. Public Safety Markey Analysis William Johnson, Assistant County Manager, reported that on August 21, 2023, Randolph County received the results of a market study performed by the Piedmont Triad Regional Council. 9/05/23 This study looked at positions within the Sheriff's Office, Environmental Health Department, and Building Inspections. After analyzing the data, staff are snaking the following recommendations: Reclassifications: Reclassify the position of Detention Officer I from grade 163 to grade 164 Reclassify the position of Detention Officer 11 and Transportation from grade 1.64 to grade 165 - Reclassify the position of Deputy Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Bailiff from grade 164 to grade 165 - Reclassify the position of Deputy Sheriff 11 and Deputy Sheriff SRO from grade 165 to grade 166 - Reclassify the position of Code Enforcement Officer from grade 117 to grade 119 and Code Enforcement Specialist to grade 120 - Reclassify Enviroin-nental Health Specialists with advanced experience and responsibility from grade 117 to Environmental Health. Program Specialist grade 120 Salary Increases for qualifying Law Enforcement, Environmental Health, and Building Inspections positions: - Provide 4% Increases to employees with 10 or more years of service - Provide 2% increases to employees with 6-9 years of service - Move any employee to the minimum salary of the positions new grade if they are not currently at the minimum/base. Employees currently at Base will remain at Base. - Provide I % increases to qualifying employees within the Sheriffs Office, Environmental Health, and Building Inspections The total cost of this recommendation is $446,309 with $377,625 allotted to the Sheriff s Office. Chain-nan Frye stated that when the FY2023-24 Budget was adopted this study was underway. Included in this budget were funds set aside pending the outcome of the market study. He said that Randolph County is losing employees in the Sheriff's Office and EMS to other municipalities, as well as other countys due to higher pay. On motion by Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 4-0, to approve the Public Safety Reclassifications and increases as presented in the amount of`$446,309'' and approve the associated Budget Amendment, as.follows: 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance General Fund — Budget, Amendment #21 Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriations Increase Decrease^ Sheriff `s Office $' 3 77, 625 Building Inspections $ 33,186 9/05/23 Public Health $ 35,498 Contingency $ 446, 309 Farm, Food, and Family Education Center Denny Sherin, Director of Randolph County Cooperative Extension, reported that during the July Board Meeting, the final design of the Farm, Food, and Family Resource Center (F3EC) was approved.. This project was advertised and on August 30, 2023, sealed proposals were received from bidding contractors. He highlighted several areas in which the F3EC will benefit the community. Paxton Arthurs, County Engineer, presented a PoerPoint presentation reflecting the background and overview of the F3EC as well as the bidding results of this project. Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer, stated Randolph County has previously established a capital project for the F3EC. Now that the final construction bids are in hand, the project budget should be updated to include actual construction, technology, and famishing costs. The final funding necessary will be taken from the Capital Reserve. Further grant opportunities are still being explored. Vice -Chairman Allen asked Mr. Arthurs why the difference in the estimated cost and the bid cast. r. Arthurs said the biggest factor was the site cost due to the size of the site and amount of rock on the site. Vice -Chairman Allen said he was glad to see the versatility of the complex and how it could be used as an emergency shelter, meeting spaces, and a place for numerous events. Chainnan Frye thanked HH Architecture for their assistance with this complex. Can motion by Allen, seconded by Frye, the Board voted 4-0, to anvard the Bid far the F3EC to Holden Building Company in the amount of $28,913,936 and appro�'e the associated Budget Amendment and Proiect Ordinance Amendment, as follows; Agricultural Center Capital Project Ordinance Budget Amendment #8 Revenues Increase Decrease Investment Earnings $1,236„200 Sales Tax Reimbursements $600, 000 Trams er ram the Ca tal Resen� e $4, 000, 000 AppMpriations Increase Decrease Professional Services $174,930 Furniture and E ui meat $485,540 Technola $865, 530 Construction $4,139, 918 Costs o Issuance $500 Contingency $170, 782 9/05/23 Needs -Based. Grant for South Asheboro Middle School Dr. Aaron Woody, Superintendent with Asheboro City Schools (ACS), stated ACS is grateful for the Board's continued support in maintaining their school facilities. As they look at their priorities for - renovation needs, South Asheboro Middle School (SAMS) is the location with the most significant needs. SAMS was built in 1 q62 .and has limited ADA accessibility, cafeteria seating, as well as aging infrastructure. Asheboro City Schools has been exploring available funding options through the North Carolina Department of Instruction. Lottery Capital Funds support the Needs Based Public School Capital Fund. This grant is available for new construction and renovations. Asheboro City Schools can apply for this grant with a 15% match from County Funds. The matching funds would be spread over a period of four fiscal years based on an estimated timeline for construction. Mr. Woody shared a PowerPoint presentation of the needs request for SAMS. Dr. Woody stated ACS has selected a Design Build Team made up of Bobbit Construction and. Brady Services to assist with this project. Preliminary design and budget work have been completed to assist with the grant application. A preliminary budget of $35 million has been estimated to address ADA accessibility, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, window replacement, cafeteria seating and security concerns. The required match for $35 million would be $5.25 million. Additional costs not supported by the grant would include the rental of mobile classroom space at all estimated cost of $675,000. Chairman Frye asked if the total amount included security measures for SAMS. Dr. Woody said it does. The safety measures that would be installed at SAMS through this grant would enhance what is already in place. Chairman Frye asked if the $55 million that has just been spent to update Asheboro High School and the fact that Randolph County is one of only two counties in North Carolina that has two school systems would increase the chances of receiving the grant. Dr. Woody said yes. Commissioner Haywood asked what the current student count is at SAMS and what was the capacity of the school. Dr. Woody said there are approximately 560 students in SAMS and these renovations would increase the student capacity. Commissioner McDowell asked what the time fame would be for the renovations. Dr. Woody said. the estimated timeline would be as follows: the grant would be awarded in October 2023, the design work would be done November 2023 through October 2024, the construction would begin January 2025, and the estimated completion date would be November- 2026. Commissioner McDowell said that 85% of this project would be funded from outside of the County. Vice -Chairman Allen asked if this grant was a partial grant or a full grant. Dr. Woody introduced Kevin Lynn with Bobbitt and Brady. Mr. Lynn said he understands the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) funds the grant fully and if the grant is not awarded there will be no funds received. On motion ley Htrvwood, seconded by cDou�ell, the Board voted 4"-0, to approve the application of the Needs Based Public School Capital Fund Grant and allow the Chairman to sign anyr necessary documentation related to the grant application. Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance Update and Public Rearing Aimee Scotton, Associate County Attorney, said recent changes to North Carolina General Statutes require the amendment of the Randolph County Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance. A public 9/05/23 hearing on this amendment has been duly advertised and scheduled for this evening. Most of the changes in the amendment simply reflect things that are already being done. For example, a requirement that the advisory board members are chosen, to the extent possible, to represent all segments of agricultural production existing in the County. This has been a long-standing practice in Randolph County, but now it is a legal requirement, and the Ordinance needs to be amended to reflect that. There are several other changes that similarly reflect practices already in place. There are, however, two substantive changes. Previously, to qualify as a Voluntary Agricultural District, the property was required to be "engaged in agriculture" as defined by North Carolina General Statute 106-58 1. 1. Now, to qualify the property must be "used for bona fide fann purposes as that term is defined in North Carolina General Statue 106-743,4(a) and 160D-903." A reading of the statutes in question reveals that this change does not narrow or limit the properties that could be considered for a Voluntary Agricultural District. The definition of "bona fide farm" under 160D includes the definition of "engaged in agriculture" under 106-58 1. 1. The "bona fide fan-n" definition expands the definition to include production of any nonfarin product that the Department of Agriculture recognizes as a "Goodness Grows in N.C." product. The second change is that a landowner whose property is removed from a Voluntary Agricultural District or an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District by the advisory board has a right of appeal to the Board of County Commissioners. Previously, the only night of appeal existed if the advisory board denied an application. At the close of the public hearing, you may vote on whether to amend the Ordinance as presented. These changes were presented to the Voluntary Agricultural District Advisory Board, and the Board unanimously recommended approval. Vice Chairman Allen said that one reason fanners join this program was to protect their farmland from non-farin encroachment. He said it seemed odd to take out the wording that talks about the purpose of this ordinance that says it is to protect land from non -fans development. Ms. Scotton said that was a change that was made by the General Assembly, in the General Statute wording, but they did not remove any of the protections that were previously included. She said the same protections still exist; it was just taken out of the purpose. Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearing and closed it after no one wished to speak. On motion qfAllen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 4-0, to approve the aniendments to the Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance as presented. Central Permitting Ordinance Update and Public Hearing Erik Beard, Randolph County Fire Marshal, stated on September 8, 2020, the Board of Commissioners adopted a new Centralized Permitting Ordinance to replace the original ordinance adopted in 1991. The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of Randolph County citizens by streamlining the development permit process through a centralized County permitting system, integrating all development information by parcel identifier into a computerized land records management system. The new ordinance was adopted following a presentation from the Central Permitting Advisory Committee which was formed by the County Manager and comprised of representatives from departments directly involved in Central Pennitting. 9/05/23 Article D of this ordinance outlines the Fire Marshal's authorities and responsibilities as it relates to permitting and inspections. Section I of Article D lists the provisions of the North Carolina Fire Code together with all technical codes and standards referenced therein. This code currently consists of 45 chapters and over 200 referenced standards. This code also consists of 9 appendices, eight of which are not mandatory and enforceable unless specifically referenced by the adopted ordinance. The appendices of the code were not included in the 2020 adoption because some of appendices were not applicable to our county or achievable by contractors and developers due to circumstances beyond their control. An example of this can be found in Appendix B of the code which Lists the procedure for determining the fire -flow requirements for new buildings. In the past, fire -flow requirements listed in Appendix B were often unattainable due to the lack of available water in rural areas. The current fire code offers some flexibility in these rural areas, for example allowing the Code Official to reduce the fire -flow requirements and/or utilize alternative methods such as fire department tanker shuttles to achieve minimum fire -flow requirements. Our goal is not to seek reductions in fire -flow requirements, but to have the ability to require the maximum fire -flow in areas that can meet the provisions of the appendix. ether appendices within the code address fire hydrant distribution and fire department access road requiremrents. The provisions of these appendices will become increasingly more important as our county experiences new growth. The recommendation to adopt these appendices was unanimously approved by the Central Permitting Committee on May 4, 2023. At the close of the public hearing, I ask that you consider amending the Central Permitting Ordinance to add these appendices as presented in your packet. Your consideration of this request is greatly appreciated. Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearing and closed it after no one wished to speak. On motion hyr Maywood, seconded lry Allen, the ward voted 4-0, to approve the amendment to the Central Permitting Ordinance, as presented. Deputy Medical Director Chief Donovan Davis, Emergency Services requested approval to create a Deputy Medical Director- position in the Randolph County classification plan and add one (1) Deputy Medical Director position to the Emergency Services department. This is a position that we have funded in the past via a standard contract. Chief Davis said Dr. Jason Stopyra is our Medical Director. He is considered a part-time County employee with a contract outlining his responsibilities and other expectations. The Deputy Medical Director will assist and share responsibilities with the Medical Director, including providing instruction at our monthly in-service training and the new paramedic academy, reviewing patient care reports for quality managemient, responding to emergency calls in the community, and more. The cost for this part-time position will be $5,000 annually and the funds are available in the current EMS budget. Airnee Scotton, Associate County Attorney, will draw up a contract outlining the responsibilities and expectations if approved. Chairman Frye asked if the $8,000 includes salary and travel since no one knows where this person would be traveling from. Chief Davis said they will be opening the position for a week or two to those 9/05/23 interested in this position. Chief Davis said the $8,000 will be like a stipend for whoever is chosen. This person will be considered a part-time employee with set hours each month with the County. On motion by Haywood, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 4-0, to create and add a Deputy Medical Director position to the classification plan and authorize the County Manager to sign the contract. Opioid Abatement Fund Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer, said for several years there was national litigation to hold the opioid industry accountable for the widespread substance abuse in the country. Nationwide settlement agreements have been reached that would resolve all opioid litigation brought by state and local governments against the three largest drug distributors and manufacturers. On August 3, 2021, the Board approved the N.C. Memorandum of Agreement (NCMOA), which specified how the settlement funds could be used. Under the terms of the NCMOA, the County has certain responsibilities before the funds can be utilized to address community needs. A special revenue fund was established to account for the distributions,, which was adopted as a multi -year grant project by the Board in 2022. However, the interpretation of state law requires us to adopt an annual budget instead. As a result, please approve the following resolution to establish the annual Opioid Abatement Special Revenue Fund. The County needs to transfer all previous distributions and accumulated interest earnings from the Opioid. Settlement Fund to the newly created Opioid Abatement Special Revenue Fund. Then the multi -year fund can be closed. On as of 1 yAllen, seconded by Happood, MeBoat-d voted 4 -0 to a) a pprove the Resolution to establish the annual Opioid A batelvent Special Revenue Fund with the associated Brid get Amendment and b) close out the Opioid Settkment Fund, lran.�fer resources to the Opioid A batement , pei-ial Revenue Fund, and approve the associated Budget Am-endments, asftllows: RESOLUTION TO COMMIT RESOURCES FOR THE OPIOID ABATEMENT FUND FOR THE COUNTY OF RANDOLPH WHEREAS Randolph County hasjoined national settlement agreements with companies engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of opioids, including settlements with drug distributors Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen, and the drug maker Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals; WHEREAS the allocation, use, and reporting of ./unds stemmingftom these national settlement agreements and certain bankruptcy resolutions ("Opioid Settlement Funds ") are governed by the Memorandum of Agreement Between the State of North Carolina and Local Governincnts on Proceeds Relating to the, Settlement of Opioid Litigation ("MOA'); WHEREAS Randolph County has received Opioid Settlement Funds pursuant to these national settlement agreements and is required to deposit the Opioid Settlement Funds in a separate special revenue .fund ley section D of the MOA; and WHEREAS, Randolph County does not consider these revenues to be General Fund resources and desires to account for the current and,future settlement distributions and the 9/05/23 interest earnings thereon in the Opioid Abatement Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners does hereby commit both special revenues deposited into the Opioid Abatement Fund and interest earnings thereof for approved opioid abatement programs. Opioid Abatement Fund Budget Amendment #22 Revenues Increase Decrease Opioid Settlement Funds $600, 000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Collaborative Strategic Planning $300, 000 Evidence -Based Addiction treatment $50,000 Recovery Support Services $50,000 Earl Intervention $50,000 Naloxone Distribution $100,000 Addiction Treatment for Incarcerated Persons $50,000 Opioid Abatement Fund Budget Amendment #23 Revenues Increase Decrease Trans er rom O ioid Settlement Fund Appropriations $1,976,699 Increase Decrease Contingency $1,976,699 Opioid Settlement Project Ordinance Amendment #3 Revenues Interest on Investments Increase Decrease $31,145 Opioid Settlement Funds $15, 757,418 Appropriations Increase Decrease Transfer to Opioid Abatement Fund $1,976,699 Collaborative Strategic Planning $300,000 Contingency $17, 465, 262 Couuty Mauatier's Update Hal Johnson, County Manager, announced he will be retiring December 31, 2023, after 48 years of service. His last County Commissioners Meeting will be January 2, 2024, as the County Manager. He began his career in September 1975 after he received his college degree and spent four years in the Anny. He said he has had the honor of seeing so much change and growth in Randolph County and it has been a pleasure representing the County. He said he will be a grandfather very soon and he looks forward to the next chapter of life. 9/05/23 Chairman Frye thanked County Manager Johnson for his years of service to Randolph County and said it has been a privilege to work with him for the 41 yearn he has been a County Commissioner. Chairman Frye said that you could always count on Mr. Johnson for anything. On motion by Allen, seconded by Frye, the Board voted 4-0, to increase County .Manager Hal Johnson's salary to ,$200,000 a year,eff"ective July 1, 2023. Commissioners Update There were no comments. Closed Sessions On motion of Allen, ,seconded by Haywood, the board voted 4-0, to go into Closed Session pursuant to NCGC 143-318. 11 (a) (4) to discuss matters relating to the location, or expansion of industries or other business in the area served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list Qf economic development incentives that may be of fered by the public body in negotiation and pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6) to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public of .ficer or employee or prospective public of or employee. Return to Open Session At 8:30 p.m. on motion of`Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 4-0 to return to Open Session. Adjournment At 8:30 p.m. on motion ofAllen , seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn. Darrell. Frye, Chairman David Allen axton. McDowell Jenny Parks, Deputy Clerk to the Board Hope Haywood 9POS/23