240610 Outside Agencies, Fire Departments, Public Hearings
June 10, 2024 – Special Budget Meeting and Public Hearings
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. at the
Randolph County Office Building, 725 McDowell Rd., First Floor Meeting Room A, 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 Zeb Holden, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer Will Massie,
Assistant County Manager William Johnson, County Attorney Ben Morgan, Deputy Clerk to the
Board Jenny Parks, and Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco. The meeting was livestreamed on
YouTube.
Randolph Senior Adults Association (RSAA)
Mark Hensley, Executive Director of RSAA, said that RSAA was funded with monies that pass
through the County. He had asked for $382,843 from the County. This is a $50,000 increase over
last year’s funding. Mr. Hensley gave an overview of the events of the year. He also explained
that Meals on Wheels would set a record this year for the most meals delivered which was
approaching 100,000 and it may break the 100,000 mark. He thanked the Board as always for
their support.
Randolph Arts Guild
Rose Longuillo, Executive Director of the Randolph Arts Guild, had asked for $40,000 in
funding for the Arts Guild. This is an additional $20,000 over last year’s allocation which would
be used to help subsidize a second Program Manager. She spoke of programs that had occurred
throughout the year. She said she appreciated the Board considering the request of the Arts Guild.
Family Crisis Center
Donna Wood, Interim Director, and Sara Stevenson, Executive Director for the Family Crisis
Center, gave a PowerPoint presentation with the findings and recommendations moving forward
since the departure of Dare Spicer last year to strengthen the financial standing of the Family Crisis
Center. Extreme funding cuts with increasing expenses have put the agency in a poor financial
position. Ms. Wood and Ms. Stevenson are requesting $275,000 this year as opposed to the normal
$75,000 to allow the necessary changes to be made to rejuvenate the Center to continue its mission.
Both ladies thanked the Board for their past support and hoped they could count on them for more
support moving forward.
Communities in Schools (CIS)
Paula Owens, Executive Director of CIS, had requested $75,000 for CIS for FY 24-25. She
asked for an increase from last year to help pay staff better wages. The Proposed Budget had
$70,000 allocated. She reviewed the successes from the past year and reported that more students
had been served last year. She thanked the Board for their continued support of CIS.
Boys and Girls Club
Floyd Johnson, Executive Director of Boys and Girls Club of Greater High Point, explained
the mission of the Boys and Girls Club and how it worked in the Asheboro area. They had
requested $25,000 and were allotted the same in the Proposed Budget. Mr. Johnson thanked the
Board for their years of support for the program.
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OE Enterprises
Joe Gear, Director of Meaningful Day Services, spoke in place of Amy Miller, Executive
Director, who was out of town. He said that the mission of OE Enterprises is “Enhancing the lives
of persons with disabilities through Advocacy, Education, and Employment.” They requested
$40,000 and were allotted $35,000 in the Proposed Budget. They also requested $10,000 for
Capital needs in hopes of building a full kitchen so clients can learn about healthy eating and learn
to prepare their own healthy lunches. He then introduced one of their clients, Jennifer. Jennifer
invited the Board to a celebration at OE Enterprises.
Spirit Horse Ranch
Rosie Goldstein, Executive Director, spoke of how Spirit Horse Ranch came to be. She said
that horses calm people, especially those with disabilities. She spoke of some of the programs she
offers She has an indoor classroom being constructed with handicapped accessible restrooms and
a mechanical bull to be used when the weather is bad outside. Her client base is increasing. She
would like to be able to hire a part-time person. She is asking for $8,400 in order to do that.
Commissioner Haywood asked what kind of horses were used at the Ranch. Ms. Goldstein
said she only used Spanish Mustangs with a certain temperament and had a breeder who she
preferred.
Commissioner Haywood questioned how the construction of the classroom was going. Ms.
Goldstein responded that it had been delayed.
Fire Departments
Chairman Frye noted that no fire departments had asked for an increase in fire tax rates so none
had signed up to speak.
Randolph County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Public Hearing
Kevin Franklin, President of the EDC, gave a brief review of some of the projects that had
occurred within the last year. He told the Commissioners he was appreciative of the relationship
between EDC and the Board.
Commissioner McDowell asked about a building inventory. Mr. Franklin said that not much
is available. Buildings become occupied very quickly.
Public Hearing-Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 158.7.1, the County intends to consider appropriating
three hundred sixty-seven thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars ($367,950). No one spoke.
County Budget Public Hearing
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 159.12, the governing board must hold a public hearing on the proposed
budget.
Sybil Burgess Murray, 9833 US Hwy 64 E, Ramseur, said the Save Our Staley Group was
against the $400 Zoning Appeal Fee. It didn’t seem fair for one per appealing to shoulder the cost.
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Bill Scotton, 1839 Browns Crossroads Rd., Staley, agreed with what Ms. Murray said.
Carol Lobisser, 1395 Langley Rd., Staley, compared some of the subdivision fees to the appeal
fee and suggested that the Board reevaluate the fee schedule.
Vice-Chairman Allen commended Mr. Massie and his staff on the budget.
Chairman Frye said that some of the outside agency requests may be moved to Strategic
Planning Funding in the future. There would be more discussion on that at the July or August
meeting.
Adjournment
At 7:35 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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