250407 Regular Meeting
April 7, 2025
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the 1909
Randolph County Historic Courthouse Meeting Room, 145 Worth Street, Asheboro, NC.
Chairman Darrell Frye, Vice-Chairman Kenny Kidd, Commissioner David Allen, Commissioner
Hope Haywood, and Commissioner Lester Rivenbark 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, and Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco.
Pastor 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
Betty Skipperretired April 1, 2025 from the Social Services Departmentwith 32years of
service. Ms. Skipper was recognized by Heather Thomas, Assistant Social Services Director, after
which, Chairman Frye presented Ms. Thomas with an engraved clock on Ms. Skipper’s behalf
from the Board.
Col. Aundrea Azelton retired March 31, 2025 from the Sheriff’s Office with 27 years of service.
Col. Azelton was recognized by Sheriff Greg Seabolt, after which, Chairman Frye presented her
with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
Public Comment Period
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §153A-52.1, Chairman Frye opened the floor for public comment and
closed it after everyone wishing to speak had done so. County Attorney Ben Morgan read aloud
the Public Comment Rules of Procedure.
Cedriana Huffman, Miss Randolph County Teen, spoke of her pageant experience and her
community service.
Jessica Hughes, Miss Randolph County, spoke of her pageant experience and her community
service.
Isaac Hoffman, 6482 Old Post Office Rd., Thomasville, said he came to talk about the gun
range. He said over 40 people have signed a petition against the gun range. He believes that it is
the responsibility of the County government to handle their request to impose more stringent rules
on the gun range.
Amy Wang, 1482 Fuller Mill Rd. N, Thomasville, stated that she and her husband went to the
Board of Equalization and Review. It was ruled that they were allowed to have depreciation of
their property value due to their proximity to the TASC gun range. It is the citizens’ right to have
peace andquiet on their own property.
Fritz Wang, 1482 Fuller Mill Rd. N, Thomasville, said that at the last meeting, it was said that
planning and zoning decisions were not retroactive. Mr. Wang said he asked for documentation
regarding this but has never received any.
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Beverly Mooney, 506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd., Ramseur, serves as Chairman of the
Randolph Partnership for Children. She spoke on behalf of the agency regardingthe Strategic
Planning Fund Grant.
Agenda Approval
Chairman Frye asked to pull item I of New Business – Consider Transitional Gap Pay.
On motion ofKidd, seconded byRivenbark, the Board voted5-0to approve the Agenda as
amended.
Consent Agenda
Chairman Frye read the Two Lights for Tomorrow Proclamation.He spoke of Cam Mills, who
works for Representative Richard Hudson. It is Mr. Mills who was instrumental in bringing the
America 250 item to the Board.
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented, as follows:
approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2025, Special
Meetings of February 20, 2025 and February 27, 2025, and Closed Session Minutes of
March 10, 2025;
adopt Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation, as follows:
WHEREAS,infiscalyear ending June 2024, 1,364 reports were accepted by
Randolph County DSS child protective services; and
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a serious problem affecting every segment
of our community, and finding solutions requires input and action from everyone; and
WHEREAS, our children are our most valuable resources and will shape the future
of Randolph County; and
WHEREAS, child abuse can have psychological, emotional, and
physical effects that have lasting consequences for victims of abuse; and
WHEREAS, protective factors are conditions that reduce or eliminate risk and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention activities succeed because of the
partnerships created between child welfare professionals, education, health,
families; and
WHEREAS, communities must make every effort to promote programs and activities
that create strong and thriving children and families; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a communityto increase
awareness about child abuse and continueto promote the social and emotional
being of children and families in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment; and
WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for ourchildrenand families.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners does hereby
proclaim April 2025 as NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTIONMONTH in
Randolph County this monthbydedicating themselves
to the task of improving the quality of life for all children and families.
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approve Budget Amendment - Juvenile Detention and Jury Commission ($79,000), as
follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #57
Revenues Increase Decrease
Investment Income$79,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Other Public Safety $79,000
Appropriations
approve Budget Amendment - McKinsey Opioid Settlement ($90,148), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #58
Revenues Increase Decrease
Miscellaneous $90,148
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Public Health $90,148
approve Budget Amendment - America 250 NC Grant ($10,000), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #59
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental$10,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Public Library $10,000
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
Tourism Development Authority 2025-07
General Fund –Budget Amendment #60
Revenues Increase Decrease
Investment Earnings $10,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Operating Costs $6,000
Marketing Costs $4,000
approve Budget Amendment - TDA #2025-07 ($10,000), as follows:
approve Library Budget Amendment - LSTA Scholarship Grant ($2,400), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #61
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental$2,400
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Public Library $2,400
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approve Project Amendment #2 - Asheboro City Schools Facilities Capital Project, as
follows:
Asheboro City School Facilities Capital Project Ordinance
Amendment #2
Revenues Increase Decrease
Professional Fees $749,471
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Construction $749,471
approve applications for Lottery Capital Grants;
endorse Socio-economic Population Data Projection from the Randolph County
Comprehensive Transportation Plan (attachment A following these minutes);
adopt Resolution Accepting State Water and Sewer Grant; as follows:
RESOLUTION OF THE RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACCEPTING STATE WATER AND SEWER GRANT
WHEREAS, the County of Randolph has received a Directed Projects grant from
the 2023 Appropriations Act, Session Law 2023-134, administered through the
Drinking Water Reserve and Wastewater Reserve to assist eligible units of government
with meeting their water/wastewater infrastructure needs; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has offered
2023 Appropriations Act funding in the amount of $2,350,000 to perform work detailed
in the submitted application; and
WHEREAS, the County of Randolph intends to perform said project in accordance
with the agreed scope of work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE RANDOLPH COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF RANDOLPH:
That the County of Randolph does hereby accept the 2023 Appropriations Act
Directed Projects Grant offer of $2,350,000.
That the County of Randolph does hereby give assurance to the North Carolina
Department of Environmental Quality that any Conditions or Assurances
contained in the Award Offer will be adhered to.
That Zeb Holden, County Manager, and successors so titled, is hereby
agency may request in connection with this project; to make the assurances as
contained above; and to execute such other documents as may be required by
the Division of Water Infrastructure.
Purchase of Property for the Randolph County School Board
County Manager Zeb Holden said the members of the Randolph County Board of Education
and Dr. Gainey request approval of the "PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS" for the
recommended site for the new Randleman High School.Dr. Gainey and the School Board
members feel that this property is the bestsite for a new Randleman High School. If approved,
the school system will move to the next stage of this project, environmental review, and due
diligence.
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Mr. Massie explained that the Budget Amendment added $5 million for the land purchase and
$1 million for architectural fees.
Commissioner Rivenbark asked if a bid for professional services had been awarded yet. Dale
Brinkley, Executive Director of Operations for Randolph County Schools, said a bid had been
issued and Smith-Sinnett was awarded the project.
Vice-Chairman Kidd asked how far the project had gotten at this point. Mr. Brinkley stated
that the School Board had requested a facility to hold up to 1200 students. The architect has
confirmed that the amount of land is suitable for a school of that capacity.
Commissioner Rivenbark asked what the current number of students was in Randleman High
School. Mr. Brinkley replied that there are over 800 students with 17 mobile classrooms on the
campus.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to 1) approve the purchase of
property of approximately 90 acres for the Randolph County School Board and 2) approve the
associated Budget Amendments, as follows:
Randolph County School Facilities Capital Project Ordinance
Amendment #2
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from Capital Reserve$6,000,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Property Acquisition $5,000,000
Professional Services $1,000,000
Capital Reserve Ordinance
Amendment #11
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Transfer to General Fund$6,000,000
Transfer to Randolph County $6,000,000
School Facilities Capital Project
Randolph County Beekeeper’s Association Memo of Understanding (MOU)
Cody Craddock, Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agent, and Lauren Langley, Interim
Cooperative Extension Director, stated the Randolph County Beekeepers Association (RCBA)
wishes to establish Demonstration Hives on the grounds of the new Agricultural Center. These
Demonstration Hives will enable both RCBA and Randolph Cooperative Extension to enhance the
quality of life of all citizens by teaching people how to protect the environment, maintain viable
communities, and promote public awareness of the honeybee and its pivotal role in in our
environment.
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Randolph County Cooperative Extension and Randolph County Government have since created
a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines the duties and responsibilities of the three parties
involved. The Demonstration Hives on site will provide educational opportunities for Randolph
County citizens, provide youth explorative learning opportunitiesin apiculture, and in the future,
host research trials conducted through the NC State University Apiculture program.
Commissioner Allen said he took a Beekeeper’s Class and is a member of the Association. He
learned the importance of bees and their pollination to farmers and the food industry.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted to 1) approve the MOU with the
Ramseur Water Treatment Facility Improvements
William Johnson, Assistant County Manager/Operations, said a large focus of the Randolph
County Water & Sewer Master Plan was to seek project requests from Local Governments that
would facilitate both industrial and residential growth. During solicitation, multiple maintenance
projects were identified and prioritized based on factors including but not limited to, number of
residential dwellings benefitting, economic development benefit, and whether the project was in
an economically distressed area.
The Ramseur Water Treatment Facility Improvements project includes adding a new Aqua
Ammonia chemical feed system, allowing the Town of Ramseur’s water to be mixed with water
from the City of Asheboro and the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (PTRWA). This
project also includes some maintenance to the treatment facility including replacement of existing
buried decant valves, replacement of the flash mix motor and flocculation mix motors,and addition
to a new traveling suction type sludge removal system to each of the existing two (2) sedimentation
basins.
On February 27, 2025, a second bid opening was held for this project. Laughlin-Sutton
Construction Company was the sole bidder at a construction cost of $1,191,900.
Chairman Frye stated the importance of this project to allow comingling of water with other
water providers in the county.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to 1) award the bid to
Laughlin-
Manager to sign the contract.
I-74 and New Hope Church Road Pump Station, Force Main, and Sewer Improvements
William Johnson, Assistant County Manager/Operations, said on June 6, 2023, Randolph
County entered an economic incentives agreement with Randolph Land Development, L.L.C. to
develop land at the intersection of I-74 and New Hope Church Road. In the Agreement Randolph
County agreed to contribute $300,000.00 to offset the developer’s costs. To make this site viable,
installation of a sanitary sewer pump station with Standby Generator, approximately 5700 LF of
6” SDR 21 Force Main and 1648 LF of 8” PVC gravity sewer line must be constructed.
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On February 27, 2025, a second bid opening was held for this project. Terry’s Plumbing &
Utilities, Inc. was the low bidder at a construction cost of $1,987,448. A second bid was received
from SKC Inc. at a construction cost of $2,658,268.
Commissioner Rivenbark confirmed that the County would only be responsible for $300,000.
Chairman Frye said the land owner and the end user are putting funds toward this project.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted to 1) approve the Resolution
Awarding the Contract for the Construction of Improvements for an Economic Development
Project and 2) approve the associated Project Amendment, as follows:
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
IMPROVEMENTS FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, Randolph Land Development, L.L.C. (“Owner”) is the Owner of a Site
located at the intersection of I-74 and New Hope Church Road, said property more
specifically identified by Property Identification Number 7656891428 (“Site”); and
WHEREAS, on or about June 6, 2023, after holding a duly-advertised public
hearing, Randolph County entered into an Economic Development Agreement with the
Owner to develop the Site, wherebythe County would contribute three hundred
thousand dollars ($300,000) towards the construction/installation of certain
improvements and the Owner would contribute the remaining funds; and
WHEREAS, the necessary improvements include the installation of a sanitary
sewer pump station with standby generator, approximately 5,700 linear feet of 6”
standard dimension ratio 21 force main and 1,648 linear feet of 8” PVC gravity sewer
line (the “Improvements”); and
WHEREAS, the Improvements were put out to bid and on February 27, 2025,
Terry’s Plumbing and Utilities was the low bidder at a construction cost of one million
nine hundred eighty-seven thousand four hundred forty-eight dollars ($1,987,448).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of
Randolph County, this 7th day of April, 2025, as follows:
1. The Contract for the Improvements is awarded to Terry’s Plumbing and Utilities
contingent upon the County’s receipt of one million six hundred eighty-seven
thousand four hundred forty-eight dollars ($1,687,448) from the Owner as required
by the Economic Incentive Agreement referenced herein.
and Utilities for the construction of the Improvements upon the receipt of the funds
referenced in paragraph 1 above.
Seagrove-Ulah WWTP Capital Project Ordinance
Amendment #10
Revenues Increase Decrease
Contribution from Developer $1,187,448
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Construction $1,187,448
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Strategic Planning Funding
County Manager Zeb Holden explained the process and the effortsto streamline it.
Chairman Frye said he wanted to take a group of applicants and vote on them with one motion.
Vice-Chairman Kidd requested that Keaton’s Place be considered separately.
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 2-3 with Frye, Allen, and Haywood
opposing to not fund Keaton’s Place.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 3-2 with Kidd and Rivenbark
opposing to fund Keaton’s Place in the amount of $95,855.10.
Commissioner Rivenbark explained that he will vote No on all these requests. He believes
the Strategic Planning money should be used to help fund the General Budget.
Commissioner Allen stated the Strategic Plan was being updated at the same time Waste
Management was opening the Regional Landfill. Because of the controversy over the landfill, the
Board voted to help citizens using the landfill lease money so taxpayer dollars wouldn’t be used.
Chairman Frye said Waste Management had given $750,000 to help fund the agricultural
center.
Commissioner Haywood said this money is being used to improve the quality of life for the
citizens. Non-profits can do things that the government cannot do.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 4-1 with Rivenbark opposing to
fund the programs, as follows:
City of Asheboro in the amount of $250,000
City of Randleman in the amount of $100,000
Emergency Services in the amount of $244,307
Friends of Patterson Cottage in the amount of $7,200
OE Enterprises in the amount of $18,650
Our Daily Bread in the amount of $25,000
Randolph County Family Crisis Center in the amount of $55,000
Randolph Partnership for Children in the amount of $50,387
RhinoLeap in the amount of $20,000
Sleep in Heavenly Peace in the amount of $30,000
Victory Junction in the amount of $67,500
Commissioner Haywood said there are still funds available in the Strategic Planning Fund.
Lydia’s Place was an effort with many community partners. As of last week, there were 22
children and three pregnant women staying at Lydia’s Place. This is not a permanent solution.
They found housing for one family. They took five residents to a job fair and all received job
offers. The application from Lydia’s Place is to provide a shelter during extreme cold. A separate
space for men from the women and children must be constructed.
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Vice-Chairman Kidd said the financial statement showed a large amount of money in the bank.
Other non-profits don’t have that.
Commissioner Haywood stated it is the responsibilityof the County Government to keep
citizens safe. The Board has been criticized for not opening shelters during extreme cold.
Chairman Frye agreed that citizens feel the Board should give Lydia’s Place more money.
Commissioner Rivenbark asked why it is the government’s responsibility to provide housing.
Commissioner Allen called the question.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 3-2 with Kidd and Rivenbark
opposing to fund Lydia’s Place in the amount of $23,988.
Commissioner Allen recommended splitting the remainder of the money between Randolph
County Trails and the Town of Seagrove.
There was discussion among the Board members. Vice-Chairman Kidd called the question.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 2-3 with Frye, Kidd, and Rivenbark
opposing to fund Randolph County Trails and the Town of Seagrove.
Reclassification of IT Department Positions
RJ Williamson, IT Director, said he would like to request a few minor changes to the current
Information Technology (IT) employee classifications to better align with the County’s current
and future technological service needs.
There are three positions classified as “Business Analyst.”Traditionally, a Business Analyst
analyzes business processes and is not necessarily a technically advanced position. Staff in these
positions are technically advanced and their core focus is supporting software applications and
their related systems. He said he would like to properly title these positions as “Applications
Analyst.” The pay grade would remain at the current level.
There are two other positions that require a title change to complement the “Applications
Analyst” positions. The current titles for these positions are “Public Safety Specialist” and
“Document Imaging Specialist.” He would like to retitle both positions as “Applications
Specialist.” These positions work alongside the “Applications Analyst,” adding secondary support
for various software applications. The pay grade would remain at the current level for these
positions.
Another position that needs attention is currently classified as “Database Admin/Programmer.”
He stated he would like to re-classify this position as “Server Administrator.”Over the last several
years, the County has consolidated and reduced thenumber of databases.Currently there are
around 10 databases. During the same period, the number of servers increased to around 200. This
position will continue to perform database and server administration duties, with a primary focus
on server management. The pay grade would remain at the current level for this position.
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Lastly, he said he would like to reclassify the position of “IT Support Technician” to “Office
Manager.” The duties of this position have changed and increased over the last several years.
This position is responsible for processing all technology purchases for the County, reporting,
finance, and general office administrative duties. Technical support is not provided by this
position and does not align well with its current classification. The classification of “Office
Manager” is currently in the County’s general classification pool and matches the duties,
requirements, and compensation for this role extremely well. This classification change would
require a change in pay grade. It would increase from 114/14 to 116/14. The total projected annual
increase including salary, FICA, and benefits for this position is $6,155, which would be covered
with lapsed salary fundsfor the remainder of the current fiscal year.
A great deal of research, thought, and consideration was conducted for this proposal. The last
time the IT Department had a classification study was in 2012. The technical landscape and
support requirements have changed considerably over the last thirteen years. In addition to
improving the support model, these changes allow for succession, career progression, and
versatility among staff.
Commissioner Allen asked if Mr. Williamson was trying to update jobs to a more appropriate
title. Mr. Williamson said the last time changes had been made was in 2012.
Chairman Frye asked if there would be pay increases now or in July. Mr. Williamson stated
that the only position to be raised will be the Office Manager. This more appropriately alignswith
the duties of the position.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the IT Classification
changes, as presented, as follows:
Job Current Title/ClassificationGradeProposed Proposed
Title/ClassificationGrade
3211016 Business Analyst 121SApplications AnalystNo Change
3211014Business Analyst121SApplications AnalystNo Change
3211005 Business Analyst 121SApplications AnalystNo Change
3211009 Document Imaging 120Applications SpecialistNo Change
Specialist
3211019 Public Safety Specialist120Applications SpecialistNo Change
3211004 Database 121SServer Administrator No Change
Admin/Programmer
3211008 IT Support Technician 114Office Manager 116
Mt Shepherd VIPER Tower
Deputy Chief Jared Byrd stated as an ongoing part of the Randleman VIPER tower construction
project, Randolph County will be required to make structural modifications to support additional
microwave dishes on the Mt. Shepherd VIPER tower that will provide a microwave network path
between the Mt. Shepherd tower and the new Randleman VIPER tower.
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A request for bid was issued (Bid 25-0207) and closed on February 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to
provide the necessary structural modifications recommended by the engineered tower study that
was completed earlier in the project. The following bids were received:
Built Consulting $185,845.00
K-Co. Enterprises $303,472.00
HICAPS $338,057.19
Pittsburg Tank & Tower $385,978.00
Midland Communications $417,616.00
Built Consulting (DBA – Built, LLC) from Hillsborough, NC was the lowest responsive bidder.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to award the bid for Mt
Shepherd VIPER Tower modifications in the amount of $185,845 to Built, LLC.
Randleman VIPER Tower
Deputy Chief Jared Byrd said as an ongoing part of the Randleman VIPER tower construction
project, Randolph County will need to hire a contractor to install all the required antennas and coax
lines on the Randleman VIPER tower.
He asked the Board toapprove the purchase and installation of the lines and antennas to
Engineered Tower Solutions (ETS) in the amount of $128,077.92 under state contract #19-IFB-
663174986-PTW.
Commissioner Rivenbark asked what the life expectancy of this tower was. Deputy Chief Byrd
said he was not sure but once the toweris completed, the State will take the tower and maintenance
will be their responsibility.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the purchase and
installation of the lines and antennas to Engineered Tower Solutions (ETS) in the amount of
$128,077.92 under state contract #19-IFB-663174986-PTW.
Update of 911 Audio/Video Recording Systems
Chief Deputy Jared Byrd said the 911 audio recorder is a critical piece of equipment and
software that records all incoming and outgoing telephone calls in the 911 Center as well as all
primary and most secondary radio transmissions. The recording of 911 telephone calls is a
requirement of North Carolina General Statute 132-1.4(i).
The current recorder is due for system upgrades.Per GS 143-129(e)6 for sole source purchases,
where standardization or compatibility is the overriding consideration, Emergency Services
requestedconsideration of the purchase from Carolina Recording Systems in the amount of
$252,130. Carolina Recording Systems is the only Premier Dealer and fully authorized Eventide
factory trained sales and service center for this region.
ESHQ Primary 911 Center $163,720
Backup 911 Center $88,410
TOTAL$252,130
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This purchase is a 911 Emergency System Telephone Fund eligible expense, which will cover
the majority of the purchase. The funding distribution is as follows:
Emergency System Telephone Fund $237,560
Randolph County $14,570
The funds for this upgrade were already included in the FY 2024-2025 budget. No additional
funding is requested.
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the purchase of
911 Audio/Video Recording Systems for the Primary and Back-Up 911 Centers for a total amount
of $252,130.
Agricultural Center Change Orders
County Engineer Paxton Arthurs said two items neededto be changed. The first was a water
line adjustment because existing drainage pipes must be extended due to road widening and the
sidewalk. The existing water line will be impacted. The second was greenhouse grading. Due to
drainage and ADA accessibility requirements, the grade at the greenhouse and planter areas needs
to be raised. The total for both requests is $55,917.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the change orders for
water main relocation and greenhouse grading.
Project Amendment for the Agricultural Center Capital Project
Chairman Frye announced that the Board would be going into Closed Session to discuss a legal
matter. He indicated that there may or may not be action takenafterwards.
County Manager’s Update
County Manager Zeb Holden didn’t have any updates for the Board.
Commissioner’s Updates
Commissioner Allen said there had been talk in the Legislature about reducing the tax
exemption for solar farms from 80% down to 40%.
Adjourn to Closed Session
At 7:40 p.m., o n motion of Kidd, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to go into Closed
Session pursuant to \[NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3)\] to consult with an attorney retained by the public
body in order to preserve attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which
privilege is hereby acknowledged.
Return to Regular Session
At 8:13 p.m., Regular Session resumed.
Adjournment
At 8:13 p.m., on motion of Allen, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn.
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Darrell Frye, Chairman Kenny Kidd
_________________________________________________________________
David Allen Hope Haywood
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Lester Rivenbark Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board
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Randolph County CTP
Update Meeting
March 19, 2025
AGENDA
1.Randolph CTP Progress Update
Î CTP MetroQuest Survey Preliminary Results and Vision Statemen,
Goals/Objectives/CUR Progress
Î Randolph County Future Socio-economic Data Projection (2050)
2.Update on New County Representativesin the Steering Committee
Î T he former county planner ÎTonya Caddle)
Î The county commissioner-Darrel Frye
3.Upcoming SE Data Endorsement (by the County Commissioners) Process
Transportation
CTPMetroQuestSurvey
¤The CTP Survey is closed on February 15, 2025
(Opened for 60 days)
¤Analysis Results Debrief: March/April 2025
3 Transportation
Preliminary Results:
Public Survey Inputs
OnlineParticipants:
393
4 Transportation
Public Survey Preliminary Results
-Transportation Priorities-
5 Transportation
Public Survey Preliminary Results
-Goals and Strategy Rating-
6 Transportation
Interactive Map to Identify Improvements
7 Transportation
Improvements Marker Counts
8 Transportation
Randolph County
Population Trend and Projection
DataSource:USCensus&
NCOSBM(OfficeofStateBudgetandManagement)
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PTRPO & NWPRPO TAZ Future Growth Trend
Source:
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https://maps.ptrc.org/portal/apps/instant/minimalist/index.html?appid=f2cf4e0778ef44ea8ed27a6cc41de1c7
Pop/Emp Control Total and
Annual Growth Rate Adjustment
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Total
Population
in2050
(Projected)
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Total
Employment
in2050
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Randolph County Population Trend (2000-2020)
(Source: US Census Decennial Data, Census Tract Level)
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Transportation
Population
Density
YEAR2000
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Population
Density
YEAR2010
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Population
Density
YEAR2020
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RandolphCountyPopulationProjection(20102050)
Source:NCOSBM(OfficeofStateBudgetandManagement)
162,982
170,000 162,342
161,703
161,065
160,426
159,787
159,147
158,507
157,867
157,228
156,588
155,950
155,310
154,672
154,030
153,390
152,751
160,000
152,113
151,473
150,835
150,194
149,555
148,916
148,276
147,638
146,999
146,496
146,358
144,587
143,899
143,550
143,156
143,096
142,771142,789
150,000
142,308
142,217142,252
142,084
141,958
141,842
140,000
130,000
120,000
110,000
100,000
20102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320342035203620372038203920402041204220432044204520462047204820492050
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US Census Trendline & Linear Projection
(with Upper and lower confidence bound)
200,000
172,039
180,000
164,610
166,598
157,299
160,000
159,387
144,171144,171144,171
144,171
152,177
141,752
161,157
154,165
147,054
140,000
130,454
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
200020102020203020402050
ValuesForecastLowerConfidenceBoundUpperConfidenceBoundLinear(Forecast)
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Randolph County
Population Projection (2050) Comparison
USCensusLinearProjection(2050):
NCOSBM
PTRMSEData
Projection
Projection(2050):
(2050)
LowerConf.LinearUpperConf.
BoundForecastBound
162,638162,982161,157166,598172,039
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(Approximately5.7%higherthanPTRM/OSBM)
Employment 2050 Adjustment
InitialTotalEmploymentProjectionexcludingtheMegasite
(51,664ΑЎͲЊЉЉΜ/0.761=61,188
InflatedtotalEmploymentexcludingtheMegasite
61,188X1.057(5.7%increase)=64,675
FinalTotalEmploymentincludingtheMegasite
=64,675+5,100=69,775
PiedmontTriadRPOAreaemployment:(64,675X0.761)+5,100=54,317
HighpointMPOAreaemployment:64,675X0.239=15,458
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What Next?:
SE Data Approval and Endorsement
¤UpcomingCTPSchedule
¤SeekcommitteeÓsapproval andbytheCountyCommissioners
accordinglyin April2025
¤PTRPO/NCDOT Presentation at the County Council Meeting
¤Presenter:DawnVallieres(PTRPOSeniorplanner&coordinator)
¤Date/Time/Location:\[_______?_______\]
¤NextSteeringCommitteeMeeting:Monday,April21@2pm
¤UpdateontheSEDataapproval
¤Highwaydeficienciesanalysisprogress:April2025~July2025
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VisionStatement,Goals/Objectives
andCURUpdate
RandolphCountyCTPWebsiteAddress:
o https://tinyurl.com/RandolphCountyCTP
CommunityUnderstandingReportMSWordLink:
o https://tinyurl.com/RandolphCountyCUR
Randolph County
CTP Website QR Code
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