240903 Regular Meeting
September 3, 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 Michael Mabe 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
Capt. Jeff Goins retired July 31, 2024 from the Sheriff’s Office with 29 years of service. Capt.
Goins was recognized by Colonel Stephen Nunn, after which, Chairman Frye presented him with
an engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
Ms. Annie Lou Gregson became a Centenarian on August 19, 2024. Chairman Frye recognized
some of her ongoing achievements and presented her with a certificate 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 presented, as follows:
approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of August 5, 2024;
appoint Samantha Baker to the Randolph County Aging Services Planning Committee
to fill the United Way seat;
reappoint Dennis Mabe to the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority Board;
reappoint Cyrena Welch to the Randolph County Child Fatality Prevention Team;
approve Applications Submission for Needs-Based Grants with Local Match for
Randolph County Schools as follows:
Liberty Elementary School
Randleman High School
approve Budget Amendment - JDRC ($172,688), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #12
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $172,688
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Juvenile Day Reporting Center $172,688
approve Budget Amendment - Public Health ($22,271), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #13
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $22,271
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Public Health $22,271
approve Purchase of Law Enforcement Vehicles;
approve TDA #2025-01 Budget Amendment ($13,400), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
TDA 2025-01 – Budget Amendment #14
Revenues Increase Decrease
Investment Income $13,400
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Personnel $13,400
approve TDA #2025-02 Budget Amendment ($30,000), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
TDA 2025-02 – Budget Amendment #15
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $30,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Operating $30,000
approve TDA #2025-03 Budget Amendment ($13,500), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
TDA 2025-03 – Budget Amendment #16
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $13,500
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Marketing $13,500
approve Budget Amendment - Public Library ($28,515), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #17
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $28,515
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Public Library $28,515
correction of August Agenda item;
approve Budget Amendment - Purchase Order Carryovers ($74,281), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #18
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $74,281
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Sheriff $58,699
Emergency Services $15,582
adopt Resolution to Add Roelee Street to Secondary Road System, as follows:
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has investigated Roelee Street
Extension: and
WHEREAS, the subject street has been found to meet minimum requirements for
addition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners the .17 miles of Roelee Street Extension be added to the Division of
Highways’ Secondary Road System.
Part-Time SRO for Uwharrie Charter
Chief Deputy Aundrea Azelton stated the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office requested the
approval of a new part-time Deputy Sheriff School Resource Officer (SRO) position to be
assigned to Uwharrie Charter Academy for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
The total estimated cost for this new part-time Deputy Sheriff SRO position is $27,864 in
the 2024-25 fiscal year. Additionally, there will be $18,836 required for initial costs, program
investment fees, operational expenses, and equipment, bringing the overall total cost to $46,700.
It is important to note that all these expenses will be fully reimbursed by Uwharrie Charter
Academy. This new position will provide dedicated law enforcement coverage and services to
the school, enhancing the safety and security of students, staff, and the campus community.
Dr. Castelli, Superintendent of Uwharrie Charter, spoke of a grant for three years that will pay
for this position, then it will be put in their budget.
Commissioner Haywood asked what hours would be worked by the person in this position.
Dr. Castelli said it would be mostly mornings when students were being dropped off. However,
there could be a need for an SRO at special events.
Vice-Chairman Allen asked if this type of position would be hard to fill. Chief Deputy Azelton
stated that it would be a challenge but hoped that someone retired from the Sheriff’s Office looking
for some hours may want to take a position such as this.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the request
for a part-time deputy SRO for Uwharrie Charter and approve the associated budget amendment,
as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #19
Revenues Increase Decrease
Sales and Services $46,700
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Sheriff’s Office $46,700
Digital Champions Grant Award
Hannah Bradley from the Cooperative Extension spoke of the award from the NCDIT’s
Division of Broadband and Digital Equity for a Digital Champions Grant in the amount of $47,790.
This grant is a significant achievement for Randolph County Cooperative Extension and will be
utilized to enhance the new Digital Skills program.
The grant funds will be allocated to purchase Chromebooks, which will be awarded to
individuals completing a 6-hour Computer Basics and Chromebooks course. This initiative aligns
with the mission of Cooperative Extension to empower Randolph County’s citizens with essential
digital skills and the technology needed to enable their academic and professional pursuits. The
Chromebooks will not only support the immediate educational and/or professional needs of course
attendees but will also reinforce Cooperative Extension’s commitment to bridging the digital
divide within the Randolph County community.
Commissioner Haywood asked when the program would begin. Ms. Bradley said the grant was
ready to be signed once it was approved.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the Digital
Champions Grant in the amount of $47,790 from NCDIT and approve the associated Budget
Amendment, as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #20
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $47,790
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Cooperative Extension $47,790
NCDOT Property Donation for a Water Meter Vault
County Manager Zeb Holden said Randolph County continues to move forward with the
construction of a critical water transmission line from the Piedmont Triad Regional Water
Authority (PTRWA) to the City of Asheboro’s water system. This line will aid in conveying water
resources to the eastern part of Randolph County.
This infrastructure project will require the acquisition of temporary and permanent easements,
as well as land for necessary structures such as pump stations and meter vaults. During the design
phase of this project, two NCDOT owned parcels, Pin# 7754158342, totaling 0.32 acres and Pin#
7754255222, totaling 2.76 acres were located as an appropriate location for a necessary meter
vault.
NCDOT has agreed to donate the property located along I-74 near Heath Dairy Rd. to Randolph
County. To initiate the process NCDOT needs a letter from Randolph County staff identifying and
requesting the above-mentioned parcels and Board of Commissioner action accepting the
donation.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt the Resolution Authorizing
the County to Request and Accept Donation of Property for the Location of a Water Meter Vault
from the NCDOT, as follows:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF RANDOLPH TO REQUEST
AND ACCEPT DONATION OF PROPERTY FOR THE LOCATION OF A
WATER METER VAULT FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, Randolph County (the “County”) recognizes the need for regional
cooperation and connection between water and sewer systems in order to meet growing
population and economic development needs; and
WHEREAS, the County is in the process of designing and building a water line to
connect the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority system to the City of Asheboro
water system to enable water purchased by the County to flow through the Asheboro
system to the eastern portion of the County; and
WHEREAS, the current design requires placement of a meter vault located along
Interstate Highway 74; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (“NCDOT”) owns
a parcel of land located near the intersection of I-74 and Heath Dairy Road, said
parcel identified by Parcel Identification Number 7754158342 (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, NCDOT has offered to donate the Property to the County to be used
for meter vault placement; and
WHEREAS, NCDOT owns an additional parcel of land adjacent to the Property,
said additional parcel identified by Parcel Identification Number 7754255222 (the
“Additional Property”); and
WHEREAS, due to watershed restrictions and the size of the meter vault, the
County is requesting that NCDOT consider donating the Additional Property to the
County as well.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of
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Randolph County, this 3 day of September 2024, as follows:
1. The County formally requests that NCDOT donate the Property and consider
donating the Additional Property to Randolph County.
2. The County warrants that any properties donated to the County by NCDOT
pursuant to this resolution, shall be used for a public purpose, namely the
location of a meter vault on a water line connecting the Piedmont Triad Regional
Water Authority system to the City of Asheboro water system.
3. The County hereby agrees to accept the donation of the Property as well as the
Additional Property should NCDOT move forward with donating it to the
County.
Resolutions to Approve Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (PTRWA) 2024 Note
Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotton said, in 1987, the County entered into a Joint
Governmental Agreement (the “Agreement”) along with other local governments to provide funds
to the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (the “PTRWA”) to acquire land to construct the
Randleman Dam and related facilities. The Agreement also provided that financing of the first
phase of a water treatment plant and related facilities that would be financed with revenue bonds
of the PTRWA and that debt service on these bonds, as well as PTRWA’s operating costs would
be funded through payments from the members to PTRWA. The Agreement was amended and
restated to provide for this. In 2016, the Agreement was amended and restated again in connection
with an expansion of the treated water production capacity of the water treatment plant.
PTRWA has now decided to issue revenue bonds designated as the Water System Revenue
Bond Anticipation Note, Series 2024 (the “2024 Note”) and to use the proceeds thereof to finance
the expansion of the water treatment plant and to accomplish the removal and elimination of per-
and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) and other emerging compounds. The 2024 Note shall be
in an amount not to exceed $130,000,000.
In order to facilitate the issuance of the 2024 Note, it is necessary for members of PTRWA to
pass a resolution authorizing and approving the bond anticipation notes in an amount not to exceed
$130,000,000, and to approve an amended and restated interlocal agreement setting forth, among
other things, the debt service obligations of the members with respect to the 2024 Note. Each
member must also pass a resolution acknowledging its obligations under the 2024 Note.
Vice-Chairman Allen confirmed that Randolph County was only participating in the
contaminant treatment. Chairman Frye outlined the current water allocations the County paid for.
Greg Flory from the PTRWA said that Randolph County was not requesting any additional water
allocations. Mr. Flory went on to explain the Bond in more detail.
Chairman Frye stated that there was a class action lawsuit against companies that have created
the PFAS problems. This suit is similar to the Opioid Settlement. If there are proceeds from the
lawsuit, they will help offset the cost of the treatment.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt the Resolution
Authorizing and Approving Bond Anticipation Notes and the Amendment and Restatement of a
Joint Governmental Agreement and the Resolution of the County Concerning the County’s
Obligations Under its “Joint Governmental Agreement” Among the County, PTRWA, and Other
Local Governments, as follows:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING BOND ANTICIPATION
NOTES AND THE AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF A JOINT
GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the County of Randolph, North Carolina (the “County”) previously
entered into an Amended and Restated Joint Governmental Authority dated August 4,
2016 (as amended and supplemented from time to time, the “Interlocal Agreement”),
among the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (the “Authority”) and the
following local governments: the County, the City of Archdale, North Carolina, the
City of Greensboro, North Carolina, the City of High Point, North Carolina, the Town
of Jamestown, North Carolina and the City of Randleman, North Carolina
(collectively, the “Members”); and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement sets forth, among other things, the Debt
Service Obligations (as defined in the Interlocal Agreement) of Members with respect
to Revenue Bonds (as defined in the Interlocal Agreement), as well as the other
Payment Obligations (as defined in the Interlocal Agreement) of Members; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 159 of the North Carolina General
Statutes, as amended (the “Act”), a Bond Order Authorizing the Issuance of Water
System Revenue Bonds adopted on June 10, 2008 (as amended and supplemented from
time to time, the “Bond Order”) and a series resolution adopted June 10, 2008 (the
“2008 Series Resolution”), the Authority previously issued its $22,178,485 Piedmont
Triad Regional Water Authority Water System Revenue Bond dated June 12, 2008 (the
“2008 Bond”) for the purpose of providing funds, together with other available funds,
to construct a 12 MGD water treatment plant and facilities related thereto (the “2008
Project”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, the Bond Order and a series resolution adopted
June 8, 2012 (the “2012 Series Resolution”), the Authority previously issued its
$22,178,485 Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority System Revenue Refunding
Bond dated June 14, 2012 (the “2012 Bond”) for the purpose of providing funds,
together with other available funds, to prepay and refund the entire outstanding
principal amount of the 2008 Bond and pay certain expenses of issuing the 2012 Bond;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the 2012 Series Resolution, Article III of the Bond Order
was amended to provide for the issuance, from time to time, of Additional Bonds (as
defined in the Bond Order) payable from the same funds as previously-issued Bonds
(as defined in the Bond Order) for the purpose of providing funds, with any other
available funds, for paying the cost of System Improvements (as defined in the Bond
Order); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7 of Article III of the Authority’s bylaws (the
“Bylaws”), alterations of the allocation of water or the level or percentage of financial
participation of Members must be approved by the governing boards of each Member;
and
WHEREAS, the Authority has determined to finance the costs of the acquisition,
construction, reconstruction, improvement, enlargement and betterment of a 26.7
MGD water treatment plant and facilities related thereto (the “2024 Project”) and
such 2024 Project will constitute System Improvements under the Bond Order; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has determined to authorize the issuance of its Piedmont
Triad Regional Water Authority Water System Revenue Bond Anticipation Note, Series
2024 (the “2024 Note”), to be issued in anticipation of water system revenue bonds, in
an amount not to exceed $130,000,000, pursuant to Section 159-161 et. seq. of the
North Carolina General Statutes, as amended, the Act and the Bond Order, for the
purpose of (a) financing a portion of the cost of the 2024 Project and (b) paying certain
costs and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the 2024 Note; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Note will constitute Additional Bonds under the Bond Order
and Revenue Bonds under the Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and some or all of the Members are involved in litigation
and other disputes or claims concerning per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
and other emerging compounds (collectively, the “PFAS Claims”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7 of the Interlocal Agreement, the Authority has
determined to amend and restate the Interlocal Agreement (a) in connection with the
issuance of the 2024 Note and (b) in order to provide that any proceeds resulting from
the settlement or other disposition of PFAS Claims related to the Authority’s source
water and water treatment facilities are the property of the Authority and shall be paid
and delivered to the Authority whether or not initially received by any Member; and
WHEREAS, there have been available at this meeting, forms of the following:
(1) a series resolution to be adopted by the Authority in connection with the
issuance of the 2024 Note (the “2024 Series Resolution”), including the form
of 2024 Note contained therein; and
(2) an Amended and Restated Joint Governmental Agreement to be dated as of
October 1, 2024 (the “Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement”),
including the exhibits thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (the “Board of Commissioners”) for the
County wishes to approve (a) the issuance of the 2024 Note, (b) the corresponding
alterations of allocation of water and level or percentage of participation of the County
pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement and (c) the amendment and restatement of the
Interlocal Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the
County as follows:
1. The Board of Commissioners hereby approves the issuance and sale of the
2024 Note, to be issued in anticipation of water system revenue bonds, by the
Authority. The 2024 Note shall mature in such amounts at such times and shall
bear interest at such rates as provided in the 2024 Series Resolution; provided,
however, that the aggregate principal amount of the 2024 Note shall not
exceed $130,000,000. The 2024 Note shall be issued in fully registered form
in such denominations as set forth in the 2024 Series Resolution and payments
of principal and interest with respect to the 2024 Note shall be made by the
Authority to the registered owner of the 2024 Note at such times and in such
manner as is set forth in the 2024 Series Resolution.
2. The Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement, including the exhibits
thereto, in the form submitted to this meeting, is hereby approved, and the
Chair of the Board of Commissioners, the Clerk to the Board of
Commissioners and the Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer for the
County (each, an “Authorized Officer”) are hereby authorized and directed to
execute and deliver such document, on behalf of the County, with such
changes, insertions or omissions as may be approved, the execution thereof by
an Authorized Officer to constitute conclusive evidence of such approval.
3. The 2024 Series Resolution, in the form submitted to this meeting, is hereby
approved in substantially such form, with such changes, insertions or
omissions as may be approved by the Authority.
4. The Chair of the Board of Commissioners, the County Manager, the Assistant
County Manager/Finance Officer, the Clerk to the Board, the County Attorney
and the Associate County Attorney are each hereby authorized to take any and
all such further action and to execute and deliver such other documents as may
be necessary or advisable to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
5. All actions of the County effectuating the purposes of this Resolution are
hereby approved, ratified and authorized pursuant to and in accordance with
the transaction contemplated by the documents referred to above.
6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF RANDOLPH CONCERNING THE
COUNTY’S OBLIGATIONS UNDER ITS “JOINT GOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT” AMONG THE COUNTY, PIEDMONT TRIAD REGIONAL
WATER AUTHORITY, AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
WHEREAS, the County of Randolph, North Carolina (the “County”) previously
entered into an Amended and Restated Joint Governmental Agreement dated August 4,
2016 (the “2016 Interlocal Agreement”), among the Piedmont Triad Regional Water
Authority (the “Authority”) and the following local governments: the County, the City
of Archdale, North Carolina, the City of Greensboro, North Carolina, the Town of
Jamestown, North Carolina, the City of High Point, North Carolina and the City of
Randleman, North Carolina (collectively, the “Members”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority is preparing to issue its up to $130,000,000 Water
System Revenue Bond Anticipation Note (the “2024 Note”) to Truist Commercial
Equity, Inc. as the purchaser thereof (the “Bank”) and such 2024 Note constitutes
“Revenue Bonds” within the meaning of the 2016 Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds of the 2024 Note will be used to finance the costs of the
acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, enlargement and betterment of
a 26.7 MGD water treatment plant and facilities related thereto (the “2024 Project”)
and pay certain expenses in connection with the issuance of the 2024 Note; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the issuance of the 2024 Note and the financing of
the 2024 Project, the Authority has determined to amend and restate 2016 Interlocal
Agreement (as amended and restated, the “Interlocal Agreement”) and such Interlocal
Agreement has been approved by the Board of Commissioners and shall be executed
and delivered in connection with the issuance of the 2024 Note.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Randolph,
North Carolina, as follows:
1. At the request of the Bank, and to induce the Bank to purchase the 2024 Note,
the County confirms its approval of the Interlocal Agreement and confirms its
commitment to the Interlocal Agreement.
2. At the request of the Bank, and to induce the Bank to purchase the 2024 Note,
the County acknowledges the following aspects of its obligations under the
Interlocal Agreement:
(a) Total estimated interest cost payable by the Authority over the life of the
2024 Note is $6,816,195. The County is required to pay a percentage of
this debt service. The County’s share of the 2024 Note interest cost under
the Interlocal Agreement is 5.02%, or a total of $342,141 with respect to
the 2024 Note (assuming the entire $130,000,000 principal amount of the
2024 Note is issued). The average annual interest cost payable by the
Authority on the 2024 Note is approximately $2,820,494; the County’s
5.02% share of average annual interest cost is approximately $141,576.
This is only an estimate; the actual annual payments may be higher or
lower. It is anticipated that payment of the outstanding principal amount of
the 2024 Note will be financed with revenue bonds. In the event such
revenue bonds are not issued, the County would be responsible for 5.02%
of the net debt service (including principal and interest) of the 2024 Note.
(b) In addition, the County is contingently liable to pay up to 150% of its annual
debt service requirement upon a failure to pay by any other Member.
Increasing the County’s average annual interest cost commitment to the
2024 Note to 150% produces the annual amount of approximately
$212,363. This is only an estimate; the actual annual payments may be
higher or lower.
(c) The Interlocal Agreement also calls for the County to pay other amounts
toward the operation and maintenance of the Authority’s water utility
facilities, as more fully defined in the Interlocal Agreement.
(d) The Interlocal Agreement provides that the County cannot make a pledge
or other commitment of its water and sewer system revenues to other County
contracts or debt service that would take precedence over the commitment
of those revenues to payments under the Interlocal Agreement.
(e) Under the Interlocal Agreement, the County is required to operate its water
and sewer system as an enterprise fund, to charge rates and fees related to
the water and sewer system such that sufficient revenues are generated to
pay all costs of operating and financing the County’s own water and sewer
system and to satisfy the County’s Payment Obligations (as defined in the
Interlocal Agreement) to the Authority. Under the Interlocal Agreement,
the County’s Payment Obligations include both the requirements for debt
service on the 2024 Note as described above, and also payments to provide
for the Authority’s operating expenses.
(f) The Bank, as the owner of the 2024 Note, is authorized under the Interlocal
Agreement to enforce the County’s covenants and obligations under the
Interlocal Agreement, including those described in the preceding
paragraph. This means, for example, that the Bank could require the
County to raise rates, fees and charges for the County’s water and sewer
system if the County was not operating the system as required by the
Interlocal Agreement.
3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
I-74 Industrial Site Pump Station and Force Main
County Engineer Paxton Arthurs stated the County has been involved in developing an industrial
site on Hwy 311 at Wall Brothers Road. This site has since been named the I-74 Industrial Site and is
now the future home of the Ross Distribution Center. Randolph County Commissioners previously
awarded a contract to the Wooten Company to design a sewer pump station and force main sewer
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line to Randleman. The Wooten Company has completed this design and on August 14 at 2:00 p.m.,
a bid opening was held. At that time, bids were received from 8 bidders and the low bid was received
from Terry’s Plumbing at a price of $3,676,755.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to award the bid for the I-74
Pump Station and Force Main to Terry’s Plumbing in the amount of $3,676,755 and authorize the
County Manager to sign the contract.
Construction Project Updates
County Engineer Paxton Arthurs gave updates on many of the construction projects
throughout the county in the following locations:
Detention Center
Balfour Human Services Building
Northgate Commons Invictus and Wellness Center
Farm, Food, and Family Education Center
Historic Courthouse Elevator Addition
Health Department Renovation
Health Department Storage Building
Deep River Rail Trail-Sandy Creek Pedestrian Creek Pedestrian Bridge
Deep River Rail Trail-Bush Creek Pedestrian Bridge
Commissioner Haywood mentioned the ribbon cutting for the Sandy Creek Pedestrian Bridge
in October.
ES Logistics Coordinator Position Reclassification
Chief Donovan Davis requested a reclassification of an ES Logistics Coordinator position from
E214 to E219 and a renaming of it to Emergency Services Special Operations Officer in the
County’s classification plan.
The position is currently assigned to Larry Hicks, Jr., who manages our medical supplies,
equipment, and narcotics. His responsibilities are expanding. He will directly oversee morgue
operations and the morgue manager, and he will provide indirect supervision to all employees
regarding medical supplies/equipment and provide fleet management for all department vehicles,
including preventative maintenance, minor repairs, purchasing, and more as needed.
This change will not require additional funding for the remaining FY 2024-25 budget but will
require approximately $8,600 in additional funds going forward.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the reclassification
of the ES Logistics Coordinator Position from E214 to E219 and rename it to Emergency Services
Operations Officer.
County Manager’s Update
County Manager Zeb Holden said he has been with the County for about 3 months and he
appreciates how welcoming the staff has been. It has been busy and there is still a lot to do.
Commissioner’s Updates
The Commissioners did not have any updates.
At 7:05 p.m., on motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to go into Closed
Session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) to establish or instruct the public body’s staff
concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating the price or
other material terms of a contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option,
exchange, or lease.
At 7:45 p.m. on motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted to reconvene the regular
session.
Adjournment
At 7:45 p.m., on motion of Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 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