250505 Regular Commissioners Meeting
May 5, 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. Bishop Michael Trogdon 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
Samantha Baker, United Way Executive Director, presented Governor’s Volunteer
Service Awards to Amy Rudisill, Jo Ann Miller, Brenda and Dwight (posthumously) Ayers,
and Maxton McDowell.
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.
Wallace Swaim, 2940 Sawyer Rd., Sophia, feels that the zoning rules are too strict. He
tried to buy a property and get it zoned to residential but it won’t perk. He cannot build any
structures on it. It is valued at $15,000/acre by the Tax Department. This is not fair.
Amy Wang, 1482 Fuller Mill Rd. N, Thomasville, spoke regarding the TASC Gun
Range. Ms. Wang said the gun range is a non-profit and pay no taxes yet their tax return
shows almost $200,000 in the bank. She mentioned speaking with a staff member at the
North Carolina School of Government who told her that the Commissioners could overturn
the previous zoning ruling. She spoke again of requested information from the Board that
has not been sent.
Isaac Hoffman, 6482 Old Post Office Rd., Thomasville, has asked for the legal reasons
why the County will not change the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Mr. Hoffman
read some statements from the Randolph County Board of Commissioners Code of Ethics.
He believes that the Board is not being transparent about why they cannot change the TASC
Gun Range zoning.
Fritz Wang, 1482 Fuller Mill Rd. N, Thomasville, there previously was a loophole in the
UDO because gun ranges were not listed. The TASC Gun Range took advantage of the
loophole before it was closed. Mr. Wang spoke of being kind and civil to neighbors. Mr.
Wang and his neighbors are asking for the Commissioners to regulate the noise coming from
the range.
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Agenda Approval
Chairman Frye said Item B in New Business: Consider Loan to the Town of Seagrove
will be moved to the June agenda.
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Agenda,
as amended.
Consent Agenda
Chairman Frye read the Police Week Proclamation.
Commissioner Allen stated that the Detention Center Project Ordinance was finally being
closed out after almost ten years of construction and renovation expense.
On motion of Allen, 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 April 7, 2025; Special
Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2025, March 28, 2025, and April 14, 2025; and Closed
Session Minutes of April 7, 2025;
adopt Police Week Proclamation, as follows:
PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE WEEK
OF MAY 11 - MAY 17, 2025, AS “NATIONAL POLICE WEEK''
IN RANDOLPH COUNTY
WHEREAS, in 1962, John Fitzgerald Kennedy signed the Joint Resolution
entitled Joint Resolution to authorize the President to proclaim May 15 of each
year as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week of each year during
which such May 15 occurs as Police Week'' (36U.S.C. 136); and
WHEREAS, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in
Washington, DC,
dedicated on October 15, 1991, is the national monument to honor law
enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, Federal, State, local, and tribal police officers, sheriffs, and
other law
enforcement officers across the United States serve with valor, dignity and
integrity; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement officers are charged with pursuing justice for
all individuals and performing their duties with fidelity to the constitutional and
civil rights of the individuals that the law enforcement officers serve; and
WHEREAS, the resolve of law enforcement officers in the service of their
communities is unyielding, despite inherent dangers in the performance of their
duties; and
WHEREAS, the vigilance, compassion, and decency of law enforcement
officers are the best defense of society against individuals who seek to do harm;
and
WHEREAS, Peace Officers Memorial Day 2025 honors the 165 law
enforcement officers killed in the line of duty during 2024; seven of those were in
North Carolina; and
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WHEREAS, during the first four months of 2025, 21 law enforcement officers
across the United States have made the ultimate sacrifice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Randolph County
Board of
Commissioners:
(1) designates the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as “National
Police
Week'' in Randolph County;
(2) expresses strong support for law enforcement officers across the
United States for their efforts to build safer and more secure communities;
(3) recognizes the need to ensure that law enforcement officers have the
equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect their health and
safety while the law enforcement officers are protecting the public;
(4) recognizes the members of the law enforcement community for their
selfless
acts of bravery;
(5) acknowledges that police officers and other law enforcement officers
who have made the ultimate sacrifice should be remembered and
honored;
(6) expresses condolences to the loved ones of each law enforcement
officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty; and
(7) encourages the people of Randolph County to observe National Police
Week
with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the
vital role of law enforcement officers in building safer and more secure
communities across the United States.
approve Budget Amendment - Emergency Telephone System Fund ($13,246),
as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #62
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $13,246
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Transfer to Emergency Telephone $13,246
System Fund
Emergency Telephone System
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from General Fund $13,246
Appropriations Increase Decrease
E 911 System $13,246
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approve Budget Amendment - TDA #2025-08 ($10,000), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #63
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $10,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Marketing Costs $10,000
approve Budget Amendment - TDA #2025-09 ($12,000), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #64
Revenues Increase Decrease
Investment Earnings $12,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Marketing $12,000
approve Project Amendment - Historic Courthouse ($64,850), as follows:
Historic Courthouse Capital Project
Amendment #8
Revenues Increase Decrease
Investment Income $29,400
Sales Tax Reimbursement $21,150
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Professional Services $11,300
Transfer to Capital Reserve $64,850
Capital Reserve Fund
Project Amendment #12
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from Historic $64,850
Courthouse Project
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Transfer to General Fund $64,850
approve Project Amendment - Detention Center ($1,848,070), as follows:
Randolph County Detention Center Capital Project Fund
Amendment #13
Revenues Increase Decrease
Investment Earnings $455,800
Reimbursement of Sales Tax $57,100
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Construction $128,800
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Professional Services $24,110
Furniture $35,900
Debt Issuance Costs $146,360
Transfer to Capital Reserve $1,848,070
Transfer to General Fund $1,000,000
Capital Reserve Fund
Project Amendment #13
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from Detention Center $1,848,070
Capital Project
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Transfer to General Fund $1,848,070
approve Project Amendment - Northwest Randolph Human Services ($52,300),
as follows:
Northwest Randolph Human Services Center Capital Project Ordinance
Amendment #9
Revenues Increase Decrease
Investment Earnings $11,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Professional Services $7,800
Construction $500
Furniture and Equipment $33,000
Transfer to Capital Reserve $52,300
Capital Reserve Fund
Project Amendment #14
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from NW Randolph $52,300
Human Services Center Project
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Transfer to General Fund $52,300
approve Budget Amendment - Strategic Planning Grants ($743,580), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #65
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from Well-Being $743,580
Reserve
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Other Human Services $366,380
Appropriations
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Other Cultural and Recreational $377,200
Appropriations
approve Budget Amendment - Merit Program ($156,928), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #66
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Administration $5,850 $156,928
Information Technology 7,153
Tax 2,181
Register of Deeds 695
Public Buildings 5,045
Sheriff 48,523
Emergency Services 20,613
Building Inspections 4,618
Adult Day Reporting Center 1,207
Juvenile Day Reporting Center 491
Planning and Zoning 2,212
Soil & Water 1,640
Public Works 1,107
Public Health 25,191
Social Services 21,269
Child Support Services 2,493
Public Library 6,640
approve Budget Amendment - Randolph Senior Adults Association ($25,108), as
follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #67
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $25,108
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Other Human Services $25,108
Appropriations
approve Budget Amendment - Agricultural Center ($25,000), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #68
Revenues Increase Decrease
Investment Earnings $25,000
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Appropriations Increase Decrease
Agricultural Center $25,000
approve Budget Amendment - JCPC Discretionary Funds ($38,476), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #69
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $38,476
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Juvenile Day Reporting Center $38,476
approve Budget Amendment - Trail Coordinator Position ($8,878), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #70
Revenues Increase Decrease
Sales and Services $8,878
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Other Appropriations – C and R $8,878
approve Budget Amendment - Gillespie Precast ($350,000), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #71
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $350,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Other Economic and Physical $350,000
Development
approve Budget Amendment - Building Inspections ($67,000), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #72
Revenues Increase Decrease
Permits and Fees $67,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Building Inspections $67,000
approve Budget Amendment - Register of Deeds ($120,358), as follows:
2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #73
Revenues Increase Decrease
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Appropriated Fund Balance – $120,358
Restricted
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Register of Deeds $120,358
approve Funding and Match for the Randolph County Juvenile Crime Prevention
Council (JCPC);
approve Darrell Frye as Voting Delegate for the Annual NACo Conference in
Philadelphia, PA;
approve Disposition of Retired Service Animal.
Mediko, Inc. Contract for Inmate Services
Chief Deputy Steven Nunn said the Randolph County Sheriff's Office has completed the review
process of the current inmate medical provider, Mediko, Inc., and recommends renewing the
contract with them for the upcoming budget year, 2025-2026.
After careful evaluation and consideration, it has been determined that continuing the
partnership with Mediko, Inc. for inmate medical services is in the best interest of the Sheriff’s
Office and the well-being of the inmates. The quality of medical care provided by Mediko, Inc.
has consistently met high standards, ensuring the health and safety of the inmate population.
The proposed cost to renew the contract with Mediko, Inc. for the year totals $1,720,695.84,
equivalent to $143,391.32 per month.
Commissioner Haywood asked for clarification on health coverage of an inmate in the
Detention Center. Detention Captain Velvet Davis said outside insurance does not cover inmates
while in the Detention Center.
Commissioner Rivenbark asked if Medicaid was taken in the Detention Center, would it make
more work for the deputies. Captain Davis said it would not.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to approve renewing the
Mediko, Inc. contract in the amount of $1,720,696 for the FY 25-26 and authorize the County
Manager to sign the contract.
Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance
William Johnson, Assistant County Manager/Operations, stated that the North Carolina
General Assembly, through its legislative role, provides for counties and municipalities to adopt
and enforce zoning regulations. Every year the General Assembly makes changes to general
statutes including the statutes that impact zoning regulations and 2024 was no exception.
A list of all the recommended changes to the Randolph County Unified Development
Ordinance is below. These changes will ensure that Randolph County’s UDO is compliant with
changes made to the North Carolina General Statutes. In the packet is the 2024 North Carolina
Legislation Related to Planning and Development Regulations published by the UNC School of
Government which was used as a guide for the recommended changes. The Randolph County
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Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended these changes at their April Meeting to
the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Added advanced air mobility radar, battery-charged security fence, modified co-location,
added model home, monetary compensation, on-premises advertising sign, permit
applicant, permittee, and reconstruction to Section 102 (UDO Definitions).
Modified the definition of built-upon area in Section 103.
Amended public water and sewer to reflect public utilities so the Ordinance would be
consistent.
Added Section 402, item D to include new rules related to the review of affixed seals of
design.
Amended Section 403, item E to state that administrative staff cannot require unrestricted
access to property as part of a condition of development approvals.
Added a footnote to item D to Section 408 to reflect HB161 that has been filed in the
General Assembly to exempt Randolph County from this provision in the General Statutes.
Added Section 416 to specify the delivery of permits issued by County agencies.
Amended Section 607 to include that boarding horses on property counts as an agricultural
use of property.
Amended Section 613 Tables 3 to 15 to reflect that the three-acre minimum lot size
requirement in the Rural Growth Area is for major subdivisions.
Added item C to Section 635 to include new regulations on on-premises advertising signs.
Added Section 639 to add rules related to battery-charged security fences.
Added Section 640 to add rules related to drone traffic control.
Amended Section 704 to reflect changes made by the General Assembly on inspections,
performance guarantees, and curb and gutter design standards.
Amended Section 719 to remove the requirements for line and curve chart data along with
lot size and road frontage for each lot being exported to a CSV file.
Amended Section 724 to remove item B since the State rules have changed requiring the
statement to be included on the deed for the property involving off-site septic systems.
Added Section 725 to add regulations for model homes within subdivision developments.
Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearing and closed it after no one wished to speak.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt the Ordinance
Amending the Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance.
Juvenile Day Reporting Center (JDRC) Position Reclassifications
Pam Resch, Juvenile Day Reporting Center Director, said the Juvenile Day Reporting Center
(JDRC) is requesting to reclassify a full-time transportation position which was granted last budget
season into three part-time roles to enhance transparency and efficiency. No additional funding is
needed for this request.
One of the part-time roles being recommended is for data entry and would require that the
classification of Data Entry Clerk be added to the 2024-2025 Randolph County Classification Plan
at Grade 106. It will also be necessary to reclassify one full-time Transportation Aide, Grade 101,
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to a part-time Transportation Aide, Grade 101. The full-time Transportation Aide classification
can be removed.
Please authorize the JCPC to hire two part-time Transportation Aides and one part-time Data
Entry Clerk.
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to 1) reclassify one full-time
Transportation Aide position into three part-time positions, 2) remove the classification of full-
time Transportation Aide, Grade 101, 3) add the classification of part-time Data Entry Clerk,
Grade 106, 4) add the classification of part-time Transportation Aide, Grade 101 and 5) authorize
JDRC to hire two part-time Transportation Aides and one part-time Data Entry Clerk.
Planning and Zoning Peer Review
William Johnson, Assistant County Manager/Operations, stated at the request of the Randolph
County Board of Commissioners, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners
conducted a peer review of the Randolph County Planning and Zoning Department in 2024. The
peer review team consisted of Planning and Development Directors from counties of similar
demographic, economic, and growth trends. The team reviewed many areas including
organizational structure, management practices, professional development, customer service, and
technology.
While there are areas where improvements could be made, the review team commended staff
for the excellent work being produced and their team mentality. The review continued to state that
staff were genuinely satisfied with their role in the Planning and Zoning Department and that they
sincerely enjoy serving the public.
Chairman Frye asked if Central Permitting was no longer centralized. Mr. Johnson stated that
he and the staff would investigate improvements and updates to make a more functional model
moving forward.
Vice-Chairman Kidd stated it would be good to make it Central Permitting again. Mr. Johnson
responded that the new vision will likely be different than what it had been. He will work on
making an improved process.
Commissioner Allen said the facility is needing to be changed. The current building is
cumbersome. Costs for a building and the necessary technology will be expensive. It is something
the Board will need to address.
Mr. Holden thanked the Board for allowing the study to occur. Once a Planning Director is
hired, current and future needs will be investigated.
County Manager’s Update
County Manager Zeb Holden thanked everyone who was involved in the annual Child Abuse
Prevention Walk. It was a great success.
Commissioners Update
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Commissioner Allen said that there were several bills regarding zoning issues that may require
another UDO change. Some of the changes are not favorable to local government. The NC
Association for County Commissioners is monitoring the bills.
Chairman Frye stated that board members have been discussing concerns directly with the
legislators regarding the bills. He had also talked with them about the loss of funding from the
State to many local governments. Lottery funding to the Counties has been frozen. Medicaid
expansion money loss for Randolph County is equivalent to an additional $.02 on the tax rate. The
budget may look different this year. There are serious efforts to focus on personnel retention.
Adjournment
At 7:03 p.m., on motion of Kidd, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn.
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Darrell Frye, Chairman Kenny Kidd
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David Allen Hope Haywood
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Lester Rivenbark Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board
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