240805 Regular Meeting
August 5, 2024
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the 725
McDowell Rd., First Floor Meeting Rm.; 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. Chaplain Bill Hatfield from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office gave the invocation,
and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was livestreamed on YouTube.
Special Recognitions
Kevin Loggains retired from Emergency Services with 30 years of service. Mr. Loggains was
recognized by Captain Bradley Cooper, after which, Chairman Frye presented him with an
engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
Public Comment Period
No one signed up to speak.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent agenda
as follows:
approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2024, and
Special Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2024, and July 22, 2024;
appoint Sanja Rapo to fill the LME/MCO Position on the Randolph County Juvenile
Crime Prevention Council;
appoint Toby Strider to fill the unexpired term of Donald Strider on the Seagrove
Ulah Metropolitan Water District;
approve Project Ordinance for Rural Drinking Water Grant;
RANDOLPH COUNTY CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE
Rural Drinking Water Grant
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of the Randolph County Commissioners that,
pursuant to section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the
following capital project ordinance is hereby adopted:
Section 1. The Project authorized is the rehabilitation of a drinking water system
to be financed federal and state grants and reserves.
Section 2. The officers of Randolph County are hereby directed to proceed with
the capital project within the terms of the board resolution, grant documents and the
budget contained herein.
Section 3. The following amounts are appropriated for the project:
Engineering $ 30,000
Construction 219,999
$ 249,999
Section 4. The following amounts are anticipated to be available to complete this
capital project:
Federal Grant $ 249,999
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Section 5. The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Capital
Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the requirements
of General Statutes of North Carolina, the grantor agency, the grant agreements, and
federal regulations.
Section 6. Funds may be advanced from the General Fund for the purpose of
making payments as due. Disbursement requests should be made to the grantor agency
in an orderly and timely manner. Any advances between fiscal years must be approved
by the Board of Commissioners.
Section 7. The Finance Officer is directed to report, on a quarterly basis, on the
financial status of the project and on the total grant revenues received or claimed.
Section 8. This Capital Project Ordinance shall be entered in the minutes of the
Board of the Randolph County Commissioners and after adoption copies of this
Ordinance shall be filed with the finance officer, the budget officer, and the clerk to the
board.
Section 9. This Capital Project Ordinance is adopted on August 5th, 2024 and
shall continue in effect until the project is completed.
appoint Cynthia S. Hayworth as Deputy Finance Officer (Detention Center);
approve Budget Amendment - Public Health ($50,000), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
ARPA Savings Fund – Budget Amendment #6
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $50,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Public Health $50,000
approve Budget Amendment -Supplemental Landfill Host Fee Revenue
($114,315),as follows:
Health and Well-Being Reserve Ordinance
Budget Amendment #10
Revenues Increase Decrease
Landfill Host Fees $114,315
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Transfer to General Fund $114,315
approve Budget Amendment – Seagrove-Ulah Wastewater Improvement Capital
Project ($14,000), as follows:
Rural Water Infrastructure Capital Project Ordinance
Budget Amendment #6
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Miscellaneous $14,400
Improvements $14,400
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approve Budget Amendments – Encumbrance Carryforwards (General Fund
$9,162,822; Opioid Abatement Fund $136,917; Solid Waste Management Fund
$25,580), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #7
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $6,632,308
Restricted Intergovernmental $1,597,189
Miscellaneous $50,000
Transfer from Well-Being Reserve $785,195
Transfer from Opioid Abatement $98,130
Fund
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Administration $178,739
Information Technology $59,159
Tax $73,159
Elections $48,000
Register of Deeds $40,000
Public Buildings $47,837
Sheriff $515,641
Animal Services $43,665
Emergency Services $4,038,807
Building Inspections $22,700
Adult DRC $50,000
Juvenile DRC $48,130
Other Public Safety Appropriations $767,606
Other Economic Development $753,607
Appropriations
Public Health $1,148,265
Social Services $534,920
Veteran Services $3,200
Other Human Service $259,631
Appropriations
Public Library $7,049
Other Cultural & Recreational $522,707
Appropriations
Opioid Abatement Fund
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $136,917
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Human Services $136,917
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Solid Waste Management Fund
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $25,580
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Solid Waste Management $25,580
approve Contract Amendment for engineering services for the PTRWA to
Asheboro water line;
reappoint Renee Bryant, James Moore, and Nathan Small to the Animal Services
Advisory Board;
approve Project Amendment – Ramseur Water and Sewer Capital Project Fund
#2 ($146,920), as follows:
Ramseur Water and Sewer Capital Project Fund
Amendment #2
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Professional Services $146,920
Construction $146,920
approve Award Acceptance for Sheriff’s Office NC DPS MAT Enhancement
Grant;
approve Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority MOU budget table, as
follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund Amendment #8
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Professional Services $146,920
Construction $146,920
Invictus Project Update
Justin Trogdon, Captain of the Criminal Investigations Division and Supervisor for the Invictus
Task Force, stated since the Board’s approval of the Invictus Task Force there have been several
notable events that he would like to share. The Task Force is now fully staffed with a Forensic
Examiner, Intelligence Analyst, Administrative Assistant, two Detectives, and a full complement
of supporting staff from their partner agencies. The Task Force has sixteen members with the
singular focus of combatting child exploitation and human trafficking. The Task Force office
space is now open, and the forensic lab is fully functional.
Captain Trodgon said they now have a group of subject matter experts who are proactively
seeking out those that would harm children in our community, as well as the communities of
partner agencies. The Task Force is regularly collaborating with their law enforcement partners
across the state, and their model is being studied as a sustainable concept of operations. The Task
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Force was presented as a national model during the National Internet Crimes Against Children
Conference in Atlanta, GA, in May of 2024, which represents a scalable method of effectively
working on internet crimes against children.
Captain Trodgon stated the investigations being conducted by the Task Force have produced
tangible results in both suspect arrests and victim identification in almost every state to date. The
Task Force has conducted 25 enforcement operations, which resulted in 34 arrests, and a total of
139 felony charges. During their investigations, the Task Force uncovered five separate instances
of a juvenile victim being exploited by suspects, and the hands-on offenses had not been reported.
Through the strategic use of resources that are now available within the Task Force, they have
linked 307 cyber tips investigations, cutting the overall combined number of cyber tips from 568
to 261 for the four-county area of operations.
Commissioner Haywood stated she had read an article that mentioned the Invictus Team and
she feels very proud of the work this team is doing.
Sheriff Greg Seabolt thanked the Board for their support of the Invictus Project and he feels it
will continue to make a positive impact for years to come in proactively investigating child
exploitation, solicitation, and trafficking.
Chairman Frye thanked the Sheriff for the hard work being put into the Invictus Project.
Additional Sheriff’s Position for the City of Trinity
Chief Deputy Aundrea Azelton said the Sheriff’s Office is requesting two additional Deputy
Sheriff positions to provide expanded law enforcement for the City of Trinity. The Randolph
County Sheriff’s Office has received this request from the City of Trinity to enhance their general
capabilities.
These additional positions would be utilized to patrol the city, respond to calls, conduct crime
prevention activities, and assist with criminal investigations. Given the City of Trinity's growing
population and increased public safety demands, this additional law enforcement presence would
be highly beneficial.
The total estimated cost for the two new Deputy positions in the 2024-25 fiscal year is
$157,630, with an additional $31,382 required for uniforms and equipment, making the overall
total cost $189,012. It is important to note that these expenses will be fully reimbursed by the City
of Trinity. The chart below shows the cost of breakdown for each position:
Health
Salary FICA Retirement 401K Uniform/Equipment Total
Insurance
$53,687 $4,107 $10,230 $8,107 $2,684 $15,691 $94,506
Chief Deputy Azelton said approving this request would help ensure the City of Trinity has the
necessary resources to maintain public order and safety.
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Vice-Chairman Allen asked if there would be an issue finding deputies to fill these positions.
Chief Deputy Azelton said for sworn positions, the Sheriff’s Office is relatively full and it should
not be an issue filling these positions.
On motion by Frye, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to 1) approve the request for two
new deputies for the City of Trinity and 2) approve the associated budget amendment as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #9
Revenues Increase Decrease
Sales and Services $189,012
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Sheriff’s Office $189,012
Purchase of Law Enforcement Vehicles
Chief Deputy Aundrea Azelton stated the Sheriff’s Office is requesting approval for the
purchase of eight (8) 2024 Chevy Silverado Crew Cabs. Their intention is to acquire these vehicles
through the North Carolina Statewide Vehicle Contract, which governs procurement for State
agencies, community colleges, universities, and select local government entities, ensuring cost-
effective and fair acquisition of goods and services.
Under the North Carolina Statewide Vehicle Contract, Modern Chevrolet has been awarded the
bid (#22080913RR) as the designated supplier. The total cost for the purchase of eight Chevy
Silverado vehicles amounts to $362,733.00. It is worth noting that the funding for these vehicles
has been included in the Sheriff's Office budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
In accordance with the Randolph County Purchasing Policy, which mandates that purchases
exceeding $90,000 require approval from the Board of Commissioners, the Sheriff’s Office kindly
seeks the Board’s authorization to proceed with this procurement.
The acquisition of these eight Chevy Silverado vehicles will significantly enhance the
operational capabilities of the Sheriff's Office, particularly in terms of law enforcement tasks that
require reliable and robust vehicles. The Chevy Silverado models provide the necessary
performance, agility, and durability to support our law enforcement efforts effectively.
Chairman Frye asked why they were purchasing trucks instead of cars. Chief Deputy Azelton
stated Dodge no longer makes cars, therefore the choice of a vehicle is either a truck or SUV. She
also said they try and purchase vehicles that are already on the lot instead of ordering them, which
is a very lengthy process. Chief Deputy Azelton said these trucks are pursuit-ready and they will
not have to wait for them to be ordered.
Vice-chairman Allen asked if the costs presented were the final cost of the trucks and included
upfitting. Chief Deputy Azelton said there will be additional costs to upfit these vehicles, however,
the funds are already in the Sheriff’s Office budget.
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On motion by Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to purchase eight (8) 2024 Chevy
Silverado Crew Cabs in the amount of $362,733 under the NC Statewide Vehicle Contract from
Modern Chevrolet.
Reentry Council
Tanya Smith, with Brightview, and Rodney Trogdon, with Project Safe Neighborhoods, gave
an update on the Reentry Council. Recognizing that more than 15,000 individuals return to their
home communities after being released from NC prisons each year and that 95% of people in
prison eventually return to their home communities, Governor Cooper enacted Executive Order
303 to align state-wide reentry initiatives with the national Reentry 2030 plan. A major part of
that Order is to increase the number of Reentry Councils by the year 2030 with a long-term goal
of initiating new or professionalizing existing Reentry Councils in all 100 counties. The NC
Department of Adult Corrections has been charged with the majority of technical and operational
assistance for regions interested in developing local Reentry Councils. If formerly recognized,
Reentry Councils are eligible for state funding for two paid positions for client case management
and program coordination. Formal recognition also requires Reentry Councils to develop RFPs to
identify an appropriate Intermediary Agency (financial manager) to manage state funding
received.
With ongoing support from the NC DAC, agencies in the fields of rehabilitation, substance use
treatment, law enforcement, courts, and justice system nonprofits in Randolph County, led by
Tanya Smith with Brightview and building on the successes of Project Safe Neighborhood led by
Rodney Trogdon, have convened to organize a Reentry Council implementation plan. Reentry
Councils, similar to Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils, coordinate community resources to
provide assistance for returning individuals and their families to facilitate a successful transition
from incarceration back into society.
Reentry Council organizational members represent agencies that can help reduce barriers faced
by those involved in the criminal justice system. The Reentry Council planning group has received
guidance and support from Rodney Trogdon with Project Safe Neighborhoods and Victor Hinnant,
Regional Reentry Specialist at the NC DAC. The Reentry Council planning group plans to seek
membership from additional agencies for their Advisory Committee, which will provide guidance,
high-level support, and client advocacy.
NC Department of Adult Corrections’ formal recognition and funding of a local Reentry
Council in Randolph County will enable organizations dedicated to improving the reentry process
to access state and federal grant dollars in addition to state technical assistance and pilot funding.
Reentry Council case management will help individuals secure education, employment, family
support, treatment services, and housing upon reentry from jail or prison to become productive
community members. Reentry Council committees will vet interested service providers seeking
to locate in Randolph County to ensure that formerly incarcerated residents’ needs are met and
that recipients of pass-through funding are adequately prepared to manage state contracts.
Randolph County Correctional is a newly designated Reentry Facility offering a Reentry
Strategic Engagement Plan (R-STEP). An offender is prepared through strategic engagement from
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an individualized reentry plan created by the offender, their case manager, and their Reentry
Probation and Parole Officer. Ms. Smith and Mr. Trogdon explained this process to the Board.
Chairman Frye asked what kind of response they are receiving from employers. Ms. Smith
said they had an employer willing to open their doors to those in the reentry program to assist them
with obtaining a job. They have also had an increase in employers attending their workshops that
would assist with this project.
Commissioner Kidd asked if a non-profit agency or another agency outside of local government
could be the lead entity. Ms. Smith said in other counties yes, but they are required to meet certain
criteria. She said anyone could apply to be a reenty agency.
Commissioner Haywood stated that after she attended the simulation presented at RCC, she
had a better understanding of the process of the Reentry Council.
Strategic Planning Funding Considerations
Zeb Holden, County Manager stated at the conclusion of the budget process in June, the Board
of County Commissioners asked to review outstanding funding requests in August. The table
below includes funding requests which were partially funded or unfunded in the approved
FY2024-2025 budget and new Strategic Planning Fund requests. There are strategic planning
funds available in the Health and Well-Being Reserve if the Board wishes to consider any of these
applications. If any funding from Strategic Planning Funds is approved, agencies will be
onboarded to the Strategic Planning Fund accountability process, which will include goal setting,
performance measurement identification, and quarterly reporting.
Over the past several years, the number of Strategic Planning Funding requests has increased,
with applications received throughout the year. To ensure efficient use of these funds, a bi-annual
(or annual) grant review process is in development for future applications for Strategic Planning
Funds. This process could include components of standard grant cycles, such as notices of funding
opportunity, grant award ceilings, periods of performance, and anticipated number of awards. All
components would be consistent with the existing accountability process and the Board of County
Commissioners request review process.
The table below is a list of the Strategic Funding Requests for this year:
Total Total Budgeted Funding
Funding Requests Requested Funding Request
Randolph Co Senior Adults Association $ 382,843 $ 332,843 $ 50,000
Randolph Co Family Crisis Center, Inc. $ 275,000 $ 75,000 $ 200,000
OE Enterprises, Inc. (capital) $ 10,000 $ - $ 10,000
Randolph Heritage Conservancy, Inc. (capital) $ 175,000 $ - $ 175,000
RhinoLeap * NEW $ 20,000* $ - $ 20,000
Habitat for Humanity * NEW $ 100,000* $ - $ 100,000
Lydia's Place * NEW $ 153,255* $ - $ 153,255
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Total Requested Funding $ 708,255
Leia Stiegmann, Strategic Program Coordinator, introduced the following presenters
individually. The project summaries, goals and objectives, and 2016 Strategic Plan goal alignment
for the three new one-time project funding requests for Strategic Planning Funding are as follows:
Jeremy Sizemore, Executive Director with RhinoLeap Productions, gave a brief description of
his organization and his request as follows:
RhinoLeap, 501(c)3, professional performing arts organization:
Project Proposal Request: $20,000 towards personnel costs to produce the play A Few
Good Men to be performed at the Historic Courthouse in a natural setting.
Program Goals: Increase opportunities for professional art patronage for Randolph
County and Triad residents by producing A Few Good Men and implementing an
advertising campaign to attract non-Randolph County Triad residents.
Strategic Planning Goals: Target and attract visitors, encouraging them to spend more
time and money in Randolph County.
Chairman Frye asked what their other sources of funding are. Mr. Sizemore stated this project
will cost $65,000, and they are asking Randolph County for $20,000; the City of Asheboro has
allocated $20,000 for this project; and the remainder will be raised through corporate sponsorships,
grants, and private donors.
Wanda Pegg, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, shared with the Board what Habitat
for Humanity does for the community, and she gave an update, along with the challenges they
have been facing due to inflation. Ms. Pegg shared the criteria of those seeking Habitat for
Humanity housing as well. She presented her request as follows:
Habitat for Humanity, 501(c)3, affordable housing construction and economic
mobility improvement organization:
Project Proposal Request: $100,000 to support the construction of an 8-household
home. $200,000 total project 50% funded currently by NC OSBM funding.
Program Goals: Improve access to high-quality affordable housing in Randolph
County for a qualified family by constructing housing appropriate for residence and
built by volunteers.
Strategic Planning Goals: 1) Support existing and prospective businesses and
industries to provide excellent opportunities for quality jobs and business development
and 2) Promote tourism activities and projects that create jobs, generate personal
income, and increase tax revenues.
Chairman Frye asked if Habitat has a waiting list. Ms. Pegg stated they do have a waiting list,
and they are not currently accepting new applications.
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Nikki Hawks, Executive Director of Lydia’s Place, gave a brief description of Lydia’s Place,
and an update on their 12-bed shelter. She said Lydia’s Place is the first, and the only, shelter for
women and families in Randolph County. Lydia’s Place operates on an evidence-based housing-
first approach. Their current waitlist consists of 45 individual women and 59 families. Ms. Hawks
said that they will be adding 40 additional beds to the shelter at the end of August 2024, and she
invited the Board to their open house. She presented their request as follows:
Lydia’s Place, 501(c)3, emergency shelter for women and families:
Project Proposal Request: $153,255 toward the purchase of a passenger van and one-
time
personnel support for a part-time driver and site supervisor.
Program Goals: Shorten the average length of time in the shelter by meeting client
transportation needs for job interviews, work attendance, social services meetings, and
medical appointments and provide adequate staffing to support clients to access
services.
Strategic Planning Goals: Improve access to health and wellness within Randolph
County by reducing barriers.
Chairman Frye asked if Lydia’s Place had a limit on the length of stay for those in this shelter
and if there was a bus stop for school-age children at the shelter. Ms. Hawks said they did not
have a limit on their length of stay, and currently, they do not have any school-age children in the
shelter but there would be a bus stop there if they did.
Chairman Frye asked Ms. Hawks what their other sources of income were. Ms. Hawks stated
Lydia’s Place operates on grants and private donors. They will be looking into HUD Funding in
the future.
Chairman Frye asked Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Finance Director, to discuss the
Randolph County Senior Adults Association (RCSA) request. Mr. Massie said that the Axium
incentive payment had been budgeted, however, it had just been brought to his attention they would
not be taking their first incentive payment this year. This allows RCSA to receive the $50,000
they have requested from this.
On motion by Kidd, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to allocate $50,000 to the Randolph
County Senior Adults Association, as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #10
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Other Economic Development $50,000
Appropriations
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Other Human Services $50,000
Appropriations
Chairman Frye stated the Randolph County Heritage Conservancy will need additional funding
that what has been requested. He stated currently there is no public access nor use of this facility.
He does not feel this request of $175,000 is practical at this time.
Commissioner Kidd asked the Board to recuse him from any action taken on the Family Crisis
Center request.
On motion by Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 4-0, for Kidd to be recused from
voting on the Family Crisis Center request.
On motion by Frye, seconded by McDowell, with Kidd being recused from voting, the Board
voted 4-0, to 1) approve a one-time Strategic Planning Funding request in the amount of $200,000
for the Family Crisis Center.
On motion by Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to 1) to approve a one-time
Strategic Planning Funding in the amount of $10,000 for OE Enterprise, Inc., $20,000 for
RhinoLeap, $100,000 for Habitat for Humanity.
Vice-Chairman Allen stated he was leery about funding recurring funds for Lydia’s Place.
On motion by Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a one-time Strategic
Planning Funding in the amount of $100,000 to Lydia’s Place.
No action was taken on the Randolph County Heritage Conservancy, Inc. request.
On motion by Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 4-0, with Kidd abstaining, to
approve the following Budget Amendment in the amount of $430,000, as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #11
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from Health and Well-$430,000
Being Reserve
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Other Human Services $430,000
Appropriations
Legislative Goals for NCACC
Leia Stiegmann, Strategic Program Coordinator, said every two years, in the months preceding
a long session of the General Assembly, NCACC engages in a process to determine the legislative
goals it should pursue in the best interest of all 100 counties. The process begins with counties
submitting their legislative goal proposals which must be voted on by county boards and affirmed
through a resolution from the county Board Chair.
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The deadline for submission is early September. This year, the NCACC Legislative Goals
Conference will be held in November and the NCACC legislative agenda will be finalized by early
December.
Goals under consideration to be submitted include:
Seek legislation amending NCGS §106-740 that defines formal initiation of any action to
condemn any interest in qualifying farmland within a voluntary agricultural district by
State or local public agencies or governmental units to allow for adequate time to hold a
public hearing and to investigate and develop recommendations on proposed acquisition.
Support increased funding for the Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation
Trust to enable the provision of additional conservation easements.
Support funding for comprehensive food systems coordination, including food councils,
food hubs, and Cooperative Extension Food Systems agents.
Seek funding that will extend federal stabilization grants for childcare centers.
Support legislation to increase subsidy reimbursement rates for childcare centers.
Support legislation to update 2015-established statewide floor rates for childcare subsidy
reimbursements.
Support funding for parks, trails, and other recreational amenities that contribute to quality
of life and attract and drive economic activity.
Seek additional revenue sources to address statewide school capital needs and ensure
methods used to distribute school capital funding considers the needs of both low-wealth
and growing counties.
If the Board of Commissioners approves, the Board is asked to please adopt the selected goals
by Resolution to be submitted to NCACC for appropriate referral to NCACC Steering Committees
with jurisdiction over proposed issues.
On motion by Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0, to approve the Resolution
approving Legislative Submission of such goals as listed above to the NCACC as follows:
RESOLUTION APPROVING LEGISLATIVE GOALS AND SUBMISSION OF SUCH
GOALS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOR CONSIDERATION AT ITS LEGISLATIVE GOALS CONFERENCE
WHEREAS the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) was
founded in 1908 as a membership organization to represent the interests of counties
before the General Assembly; and
WHEREAS all 100 counties are voluntary members of the North Carolina
Association of County Commissioners, making the NCACC the official voice of North
Carolina counties; and
WHEREAS every two years, at the beginning of the long session of the General
Assembly biennium, the membership of the NCACC holds a Legislative Goals
Conference to develop and approve legislative goals designed to protect and enhance
the interests of county governments and the citizens who live in our 100 counties; and
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WHEREAS for its proposed goals to be considered at the Legislative Goals
Conference, Randolph County must submit its proposed legislative goals for the 2024-
25 General Assembly biennium to the NCACC no later than September 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS after due deliberation, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners
has determined that the attached legislative goals represent the collective wishes of the
entire Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners hereby adopts the attached legislative goals, incorporated herein by
reference, and authorizes the Chairman of the Board, or his designee, to submit the
attached legislative goals to the NCACC.
Public Health Emergency Trailer Bid
Tara Aker, Public Health Director, stated to ensure Randolph County Public Health is prepared
and equipped to respond promptly when a public health emergency arises, they are requesting
approval to purchase a trailer equipped with rapid deployment inflatable shelters and needed
accessories. Acquisition of this equipment will facilitate rapid deployment for emergency
response for potential use as a health screening/testing area, a mass vaccination area, and a
temporary command center, to name a few.
The enclosed trailer will come equipped with inflatable sheltering, tape lights,
inflator/deflator(s) a heat and air unit, a generator, industrial fans, inflatable light towers, traffic
cones, extension cords, folding tables and chairs, etc. When deployed, trailer contents may be used
in whole or in part, depending on the need.
Temporary COVID-19-related funding received by the health department will be used to cover
the cost of purchasing the trailer, sheltering equipment, and auxiliary items. In compliance with
the Randolph County Purchasing Policy, a request for bids process was completed. One sealed bid
was received; this failed to meet the federal two-bid requirement. To meet the federal requirement
the project was put out to bid for a second time. After two bid periods, a total of one sealed bid
was submitted. The bid received was from ProPac, Inc. with a proposed total project cost of
$107,411.41.
On motion by Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to purchase an emergency
trailer, sheltering equipment, and auxiliary items from ProPac, Inc. for a total of $107.411.41
using temporary COVID-19 related funding.
Construction Contract for Health Department Conditioned Storage Building
Paxton Arthurs, County Engineer, stated the Health Department has considerable storage needs.
They have a few existing prefab-type storage buildings at their campus; however, since these
buildings do not have heat or air conditioning, the Health Department is limited on what can be
stored in them. To correct this and provide more usable storage space, he reached out to Smith
Sinnett Architects to design a conditioned storage building to take the place of these prefab units.
Smith Sinnett Architecture has completed the bid documents, and he has issued a Request for Bids
for this project. On July 11, 2024, the following bids were received:
-Garanco, Inc. $211,600
-HM Kern $270,500
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-Lomax Construction $244,700
Due to the bids being higher than anticipated, Garanco, Inc. was asked to seek potential value
engineering deductions to their bid. Garanco, Inc. reported with the following changes/cuts:
change mini-split to Mitsubishi, use a 2x6 stud wall with brick veneer and plywood instead of
block, and use 30-year architectural shingles in place of standing seam roof, would lower their bid
by $18,050.
Mr. Arthurs said there would be additional funds of $21,500 needed for design services,
furniture/fixtures/equipment, and reserve. He has spoken with Mr. Massie about these additional
funds needed and there are funds in the current renovation budget to cover these costs. With these
additional funds the total budget for this project is $215,050.
On motion by Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to1) award the contract to
Garanco, Inc. for the construction of a conditioned storage building at the Health Department at
a cost of $193,550, and 2) authorize the County Manager to sign the contract.
Deep River Trail Connections Grant Applications and Resolutions of Support for Local
Municipal Trail Applications
Mary Joan Pugh, Trails/Natural Heritage Coordinator, gave a PowerPoint presentation and
updated the Board on all of the Randolph County Trails Projects.
Ms. Pugh reported the Piedmont Triad Regional Waer Authority has agreed to allow a road and
river access below the Randleman Dam and the City of Randleman has agreed to improve two
access points along the Randleman section of the Deep River State Trail for a 2-mile blueway.
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has agreed to provide the preliminary design
and cost estimate for the road and river access by August. The preliminary estimate is $125,000
so a Recreational Trail Program (RTP) grant is appropriate. The grant request would be the
maximum $100,000 with a $25,000 match from Randolph County. She is requesting Randolph
County pay the $25,000 match from the $1 million CSPIF account for Trails along Deep River
State Trail. Part of the match will be the cost of the preliminary design provided by NCWRC.
On motion by Haywood, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0, to 1) approve the Letter
of Support for the Application for Deep River Randleman Dam to Randleman Blueway/Paddleway
and 2) approve the $25,000 grant match.
Ms. Pugh stated the Deep River State Trail Harlan Creek Bridge project will connect the two
completed sections of the state-designated Deep River State Trail in the Town of Ramseur for total
of 1.5 miles and add .75 mile to the recently completed 3.25-mile segment connecting the Towns
of Franklinville and Ramseur via the Sandy Creek Bridge for a total of 4 miles connected. The
County has a contract with Wetherill Engineering for five bridges along Deep River State Trail
including Harlan Creek Bridge. The cost estimate for Design/Engineering is $261,226. Since it is
over $100,000, the Great Trails State Program grant is appropriate. It requires a 50% match so the
grant request would be about $175,000 with a $87,500 match. Request the County pay the $87,500
match from the $1 million CSPIF account for Trails along Deep River State Trail.
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On motion by Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to 1) approve the Letter of
Support for the Application for Deep River State Trail Harlan Creek Bridge Design/Engineering
and 2) approve the grant match of $87,500.
Ms. Pugh said the City of Archdale’s Creekside Park with nearly 4 miles of paved walkways is
the largest greenway system in the County. Archdale is applying for a GTSP grant for
Design/Engineering for the 1.2-mile Hope Valley Rd to Creekside Park section of the Archdale
Greenway System connecting Bradford Downs, one of the largest neighborhoods. This section is
listed as a priority in the City of Archdale Pedestrian and Trails Plan adopted in 2019. Request
the County provide a resolution in support of the project.
On motion by Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0, to approve the Resolution in
Support of the city of Archdale’s Great Trails State Program application for the Hope Valley Road
to Creekside Park Section as follows:
Resolution in Support of the City of Archdale’s Great Trails State Program Application
for the Hope Valley Road to Creekside Park Section of the Archdale Greenway System:
Design/Engineering
Whereas, the City of Archdale’s Creekside Park with nearly 4 miles of paved walkways
is the largest greenway system in the County; and
Whereas, this project will add the 1.2-mile Hope Valley Road to Creekside Park section
to the Archdale Greenway System and connect Creekside Park to Bradford Downs, one of
the largest neighborhoods; and
Whereas, this section is listed as a priority in the City of Archdale Pedestrian and Trails
Plan adopted in 2019; and
Whereas, this project will contribute to the 2016 Randolph County Strategic Plan goals
in the areas of Health/Wellness, Quality of Life and Economic Development/Tourism; and
Whereas, the significant increase in trail and park use during the recent pandemic
demonstrates the need for safe, outdoor spaces for the well-being and enjoyment of all who
live, work and visit Randolph County.
Therefore, be it resolved, that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners supports
the City of Archdale’s Great Trails State Program Grant Application for the Hope Valley
Road to Creekside Park section of the Archdale Greenway System: Design/Engineering.
Ms. Pugh stated the City of Asheboro recently approved the NCDOT funded Feasibility Study
for the 1.8-mile North Asheboro Greenway that runs from Vision Drive to North Asheboro Park
with spurs to North Asheboro Middle and Balfour Elementary Schools, a proposed residential
development and a Park/Ride lot on Fayetteville St. Asheboro is applying for a GTSP grant for
Preliminary Design which will cost $200,000 - $135,000 grant and $65,000 (50%) match. Request
a resolution in support of the project.
On motion by Kidd, seconded by Frye, the Board voted 5-0, to approve the Resolution in
Support of the City of Asheboro’s Great Trails State Program Application for the North Asheboro
Greenway as follows:
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Resolution in Support of the City of Asheboro’s Great Trails State Program
Application for the North Asheboro GREENWAY: PRELIMINARY Design
Whereas, the City of Asheboro recently approved the NCDOT funded Feasibility
Study for the 1.8-mile North Asheboro Greenway that runs from Vision Drive to North
Asheboro Park; and
Whereas, this project will be the first greenway in the City of Asheboro and will
connect North Asheboro Park, North Asheboro Middle/Balfour Elementary Schools, a
proposed residential development, and a Park/Ride lot on Fayetteville St.; and
Whereas, this project will contribute to the 2016 Randolph County Strategic Plan
goals in the areas of Health/Wellness, Quality of Life and Economic
Development/Tourism; and
Whereas, the significant increase in trail and park use during the recent pandemic
demonstrates the need for safe, outdoor spaces for the well-being and enjoyment of all who
live, work and visit Randolph County.
Therefore, be it resolved, that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners
supports the City of Asheboro’s Great Trails State Program Grant Application for the
North Asheboro Greenway: Preliminary Design.
America 250 NC Committee
County Manager Zeb Holden said in 2026, the United States of America will commemorate
250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the development of a new
nation dedicated to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” In the years since, our country has
undergone many changes and faced many challenges. This commemoration offers us a unique
opportunity to reflect upon our country’s founding ideals and our collective history which has
brought us to this point.
At their July 8, 2024, meeting, the Board of County Commissioners established the Randolph
County American 250 NC Committee. This Committee shall be comprised of volunteer
appointees charged with planning events and programming to commemorate the occasion.
Additionally, this committee will seek partnerships and funding opportunities to enhance the reach
and scope of the celebration. The recommendations of this committee will be considered by the
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Board of Commissioners as plans for America’s 250 anniversary celebration unfold.
Initial appointment recommendations for the America 250 Committee are:
L. McKay (Mac) Whatley, Jr.
Dan Warren
Warren Dixon
Hal Pugh
Ryan Beeson
Ross Holt
Kathie Thompson
Lisa Brown
Kendra Lyons
Amy Rudisill
Cam Mills (ex officio)
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On motion by Kidd, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mac Whatley, Dan
Warren, Hal Pugh, Warren Dixon, Ryan Beeson, Ross Holt, Kathie Thompson, Lisa Brown,
Kendra Lyons, Amy Rudisill, and Cam Mills to the Randolph County America 250 NC Committee.
County Manager’s Update
There was no update at this time.
Commissioner’s Updates
Vice-Chairman Allen gave an update on Trillium. The governor signed a bill, which became
law, abolishing Trillium's current governing board and allowing the CEO of Trillium to come up
with a new board structure. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would appoint these
members. Guilford County has filed a suit to keep the board as-is and has requested other counties
join them in this suit. This case will possibly be heard in August, after that there will be more
information on the Trillium Board.
Adjournment
At 8:12 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 Jenny Parks, Deputy Clerk to the Board
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