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250602 Regular Meeting June 2, 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. Chaplain Kevin Walton from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was livestreamed on YouTube. 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. Isaac Hoffman, 6482 Old Post Office Rd., Thomasville, spoke regarding the TASC Gun Range. He reminded the Board that the Tax Department lowered values in the area. The gun range doesn’t pay taxes due to being a non-profit organization. Ed Lietz, 6758 Blue Quartz Rd., Thomasville, spoke regarding the TASC Gun Range. The range is situated in the vicinity of residential property. He gave the range hours of operations comparing those to other gun ranges. Unlike the TASC range, other local ranges are closed on holidays and most Sundays. He listedthe weaponsallowed at other gun ranges. Steve Thayer, High Point, has been trying to make changes with the cooperation of the TASC Gun Range. The owners will not speak to the residents. The residents have started to appeal to the members of the range to see if that will make a difference. The club has a large amount of cash in the bank and could afford to put up sound barriers. He asked that the Board make it safe for residents. Agenda Approval Chairman Frye asked that Item V. Amend the Resolution to Direct the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds – Randolph County Government on the Consent Agenda be removed from the agenda. On motion of Kidd, seconded byRivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Agenda, as amended. Consent Agenda On motion of Rivenbark, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended, as follows: approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2025; appoint Dr. Stephen Powell and Major Jamie Bailey to the Randolph County EMS Peer Review Committee; 6/2/25 reappoint Lydia Walton and Kevin Franklin to the Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board; reappoint Beverly Nelson to the Randolph County Jury Commission; reappoint Sancia Coble to the Randolph County Adult Care Home Community Committee; reappoint Dr. Andrew Sykes to the RCC Board of Trustees; appoint Anthony Grosch and Michelle Harger and reappoint Gayle Alston, Edwina Ashworth, Tammy Bennett, Elizabeth Cornejo, Wendy Kennon, Sarah Lanier, Greg Patton, Jonathan Sermon, and Melody Cummings to the Randolph County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council; appoint David Caughron and Floyd Johnson and reappoint Rhonda Moffitt, Karen Martin, LaTonya Smith, and Bill Neely to the Randolph County Aging Services Planning Committee; approve Addressing Agreement with the City of Asheboro; adopt the 2026 Holiday Calendar; approve Budget Amendment - Cooperative Extension ($3,000), as follows: 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance General Fund – Budget Amendment #74 Revenues Increase Decrease AppropriatedFund Balance $3,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Cooperative Extension $3,000 approve Budget Amendment - Public Buildings ($100,000), as follows: 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance General Fund – Budget Amendment #75 Revenues Increase Decrease Investment Income $100,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Public Buildings $100,000 approve Budget Amendment - Veterans Services ($18,289), as follows: 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance General Fund – Budget Amendment #76 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental$18,289 Appropriations Increase Decrease Veterans Services $18,289 approve Budget Amendment - Agricultural Center ($10,000), as follows: 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance General Fund – Budget Amendment #77 Revenues Increase Decrease Investment Earnings $10,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease 6/2/25 Agricultural Center $10,000 approve Budget Amendment - Fire Districts Tax Fund ($1,200,000), as follows: 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance Fire District Tax Fund General Fund –Budget Amendment #78 Revenues Increase Decrease Ad Valorum Property Taxes $1,200,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Tax Distributions $1,200,000 approve Budget Amendment - School Districts Tax Fund ($200,000), as follows: 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance School District Tax Fund General Fund – Budget Amendment #79 Revenues Increase Decrease Ad Valorem Property Taxes $200,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Tax Distributions $200,000 approve Budget Amendment - TDA #2025-10 ($6,500), as follows: 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance TDA 2025-10 General Fund – Budget Amendment #80 Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriations Increase Decrease Marketing Cost $6,500 Tourism Related Projects $6,500 approve Budget Amendment - Opioid Abatement Fund ($53,500), as follows: 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance Opioid Abatement Fund General Fund – Budget Amendment #81 Revenues Increase Decrease Investment Earnings $53,500 Appropriations Increase Decrease Collaborative Strategic Planning $53,000 approve Budget Amendment – Jury Commission Software ($23,782), as follows: 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance General Fund – Budget Amendment #82 Revenues Increase Decrease Investment Income $23,782 AppropriationsIncrease Decrease Other Public Safety Appropriations$23,782 unseal Board of Commissioners Closed Session Minutes (following these minutes as Attachment A); 6/2/25 adopt Resolution to Direct the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds - Pierced Ministries, as follows: A RESOLUTION BY THE COUNTY OF RANDOLPH TO DIRECT THE EXPENDITURE OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS WHEREAS Randolph County has joined national settlement agreements with companies engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of opioids, including settlements with drug distributors Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen, and the drug maker Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals; WHEREAS the allocation, use, and reporting of funds stemming from these national settlement agreements and certain bankruptcy resolutions (“Opioid Settlement Funds”) are governed by the Memorandum of Agreement Between the State of North Carolina and Local Governments on Proceeds Relating to the Settlement of Opioid Litigation (“MOA”); WHEREAS Randolph County has received Opioid Settlement Funds pursuant to these national settlement agreements and deposited the Opioid Settlement Funds in a separate special revenue fund as required by section D of the MOA; WHEREAS section E.6 of the MOA states: E.6. Process for drawing from special revenue funds. a. Budget item or resolution required. Opioid Settlement Funds can be used for a purpose when the Governing Body includes in its budget or passes a separate resolution authorizing the expenditure of a stated amount of Opioid Settlement Funds for that purpose or those purposes during a specified period of time. b. Budget item or resolution details. The budget or resolution should (i) indicate that it is an authorization for expenditure of opioid settlement funds; (ii) state the specific strategy or strategies the county or municipality intends to fund pursuant to Option A or Option B, using the item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to identify each funded strategy, and (iii) state the amount dedicated to each strategy for a stated period of time. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,in alignment with the NC MOA, Randolph County authorizes the expenditure of opioid settlement funds as follows: 1. First authorized strategy a. Name of strategy: Recovery Support Services b. Strategy is included in Exhibit A c. Item letter and/or number in Exhibit A or Exhibit B to the MOA: “Strategy 3” d. Amounted authorized for this strategy: $300,000 e. Period of time during which expenditure may take place: Start date July 1, 2025 through End date June 30, 2028 f. Description of the program, project, or activity: Pierced Ministries will provide recovery support services for adult men and women with opioid use disorder in a supportive housing environment. Participants will be supported through peer support, employment skills, transportation, housing services, access to medical and mental health care, and other services to improve their health and/or well-being. g. Provider: Pierced Ministries & Rehab Services, Inc. 6/2/25 The total dollar amount of Opioid Settlement Funds appropriated across the above named and authorized strategies is $300,000; approve Employee Health Plan Reserve Increase. Randolph County School System (RCSS) Budget Presentation Dr. Stephen Gainey, Superintendent of the Randolph County School System, presented the budget requests for the School System. The request of $1,067,299 is for continuation costs, $925,000 supplement increase for employees (.5%), an additional $123,000 for an additional month for Data Managers, and $100,000 for Capital Outlay. This request totals $2,215,299 for FY 25-26. Dr. Gainey thanked the Board for their continued support and noted that continuation costs and the Data Manager funding were his priorities. Chairman Frye asked if the Archdale/Trinity Tax District Board had been in touch with RCSS. Dr. Gainey said that he had not had any contact with them. Trillium Annual Report Anthony Ward, Trillium Mid-State Regional Vice-President, presented the Annual Report for Trillium Health Resources.He stated that he had some colleagues with him that he would introduce through the presentation. Services can be accessed through Trillium Health Resources. Trillium does not provide those directly. Eighty percent of the budget is Medicaid Eligible Members. He introduced Leann Henkel. Ms. Henkel spoke regarding the services received by her son who has autism. The transition has been seamless for them. She explained that there are instructional videos to help the individuals being served. A computer system with a camera is set up in her son’s apartment. He can ask questions of his care givers as well as call his family through this system. His health is also monitored by the system. Her son was very excited to learn that he can go to Family Weekends at Victory Junction through Trillium since he aged out of summer camp. The continuity of care has been excellent. Chairman Frye stated that mental health creates other problems for people. Mr. Ward explained that individuals with mental health issues may end up with other problems if they are not treated. This is why the Mobile Crisis Provider services are so important. Commissioner Allen thanked Mr. Ward and his staff for the hard work to transition from Sandhills to Eastpoint to Trillium. Nothing fell through the cracks in such a short period of time during the changes. Mr. Ward stated that the continuity of services was so important during the changes. Loan to Town of Seagrove Mayor David Fernandez stated that he appreciates the time to speak this evening. He has worked with the County Manager, Inspections, and the Fire Marshal in efforts to receive the Certificate of Occupancy (CO). He asked for the Board to consider a loan to the Town of Seagrove. 6/2/25 Commissioner Allen asked how the Town planned on paying the loan back. Mayor Fernandez said that they have been fortunate to get grants and donations. Once the occupancy is allowed, there will be revenue from organizations renting the facility. Commissioner Allen asked about the timeline for receiving a CO. Mayor Fernandez said that Seagrove had been working with the County’s Building Inspection Department and Fire Marshal to complete a checklist of items that have been identified. Commissioner Haywood had reached out to the Tourism Development Authority to ask about the number of visitors during different events in Seagrove. There were over 14,000 visitors in 2024. Mayor Fernandez commented that the multi-use facility would benefit the community tremendously. County Manager Zeb Holden stated that a draft contract was included in the packet. It can be modified if necessary by the Legal Department. On motion of Rivenbark, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted to 1) approve the loan to the Town of Seagrove for $250,000, and 2) authorize the County Manager to sign the contract. Expenditure of Law Enforcement Restricted Funds Chief Deputy Steven Nunn said the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office intends to utilize $116,409 in Law Enforcement Restricted funds. These funds will be allocated to purchase IAPro and Blue Team, two integrated software platforms designed specifically for law enforcement agencies to enhance personnel oversight, documentation, and accountability. Additionally, the funds will be used to acquire BolaWrapdevices, handheld remote restraint tools that allow law enforcement to safely and non-lethally restrain individuals. Both items are sole source. Chairman Frye asked about the BolaWrap. Chief Deputy Steven Nunn said it is a restraint device that wraps around the individual to slow them. Commissioner Allen asked how far the restraint could reach. Chief Deputy Nunn said that he wasn’t sure of the exact range but it could be as much as 20 feet. There is still the need for the officer to intercept the individual. Chief Deputy Nunn stated that the software streamlines the storage of information to one database from multiple sources. They will contract with the company for full use of their services for 5 years. On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to 1) approve the use of Law Enforcement Restricted Funds in the amount of $116,409, 2) approve the associated Budget Amendment, and 3) authorize the County Manager to sign the contracts, as follows: 2024-2025Budget Ordinance General Fund – Budget Amendment #83 Revenues Increase Decrease 6/2/25 Restricted Fund Balance $116,409 Appropriated Appropriations Increase Decrease Sheriff$116,409 Contract with Ramseur ABC Board Chief Deputy Steven Nunn, stated that the Ramseur ABC Board is seeking a contract with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office to provide ABC law enforcement services in the Town of Ramseur. Legally, the ABC Board is required to allocate a minimum of 5% of its profits for ABC law enforcement. The Sheriff’s Office will receive an estimated annual payment of $2,600, distributed in quarterly installments for these services. The Sheriff’s Office will be responsible for hiring, equipping, and supervising the officer or officers designated to enforce ABC laws. On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the contract between the Sheriff’s Office and the Ramseur ABC Board. Central Piedmont Fire Department Erik Beard, Fire Marshal, stated that the Climax Fire Department is merging with the Pleasant Garden Fire Department, effective July 1, 2025. The surviving entity will be the Pleasant Garden Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. and will operate under the doing business as name “Central Piedmont Fire Department.” A memo from Climax Fire Department Chief Gary McGee, Jr., and Pleasant Garden Fire Department Chief Chad Garrett that spells out the details of this merger is in the agenda packet. Since the County contracts with the Climax Fire Department to provide fire protection services to the Climax fire protection service district, that contract needs to be changed so that it reflects the new entity. The contract has been updated and is also included in the agenda packet. The only changes to the contract from the previous version are to recognize the merger and to ensure that the contract is timed to expire when all of the other fire department contracts expire. Please approve the changes to this contract and authorize the Chairman to sign the contract. Chairman Frye asked about funding for each entity. Fire Marshal Beard said the funds would be combined. On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the contract with the Central Piedmont Fire Department. Animal Services Advisory Board By-Laws County Manager Zeb Holden stated that the Animal Services Advisory Board By-Laws needed some updates. The Animal Services Advisory Board By-Laws currently lists 10 positions. To make an odd number of positions for voting, the Veterinarian position is recommended to become Ex Officio/non-voting. It is also the goal of the Board to have a quorum for meetings so minutes approval in particular can be voted on at each meeting. Administrative updates have been noted to make the document more consistent throughout. 6/2/25 Commissioner Allen stated that a Health Board representative should be on the Board. Vice-chairman Kidd agreed and asked if that member could be Ex Officioand non-voting. On motion of Kidd, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to repeal the current Bylaws and approve the updated Bylaws of the Animal Services Advisory Board (attached to these minutes as Attachment B)adding a non-voting Ex Officio Public Health member. County Manager’s Update County Manager Zeb Holden praised the 911 telecommunicators for their quick action in using the backup 911 center during a recent smoke event at Emergency Services. There were no missed calls. Commissioners Updates Commissioner Allen stated that some of the Commissioners would be going to Raleigh the following week for Advocacy Days. This is an opportunity to meet with representatives from our area and discuss any legislative needs. Commissioner Haywood was asked to be a participant in the NC Hunt Institute Policy discussions. She attended the first of three meetings talking about early childhood development. One of the topics was the lack of affordable high-quality childcare. The meeting was educational and brought up good points to start addressing this issue. Adjournment At 8:03 p.m. on motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn. ________________________________ ________________________________ Darrell Frye, Chairman Kenny Kidd _________________________________________________________________ David Allen Hope Haywood ________________________________ _________________________________ Lester Rivenbark Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board 6/2/25 Randolph County Office of the County Manager 725 McDowell Road Asheboro, North Carolina 27205 www.randolphcountync.gov June 2, 2025 Re: Unseal Closed Session Minutes To: Board of Commissioners Please unseal the following Closed Session Minutes as public inspection no longer frustrates the purpose of the closed session. November 4, 2019 June 11, 2020 August 3, 2020-Project ADTD August 3, 2020-Project SSIP January 4, 2021 March 1, 2021-Project Red River March 1, 2021-Eden Terrace March 15, 2021-Newlin Site July 6, 2021-Eden Terrace July 6, 2021-Personnel July 11, 2022-Water July 11, 2022-Archdale Roelee Street July 11, 2022-Ramseur August 1, 2022-I-74 Industrial Center August 1, 2022-Project Red Oak September 12, 2022-Property Acquisition October 3, 2022-Property Acquisition November 7, 2022-Personnel January 10, 2023-Project Superman August 14, 2023-Economic Development August 14, 2023-Property Purchase Consideration August 22, 2023-Economic Development September 5, 2023-Economic Development October 16, 2023-Personnel October 24, 2023-Personnel October 31, 2023-Personnel November 9, 2023-Personnel November 27, 2023-Personnel December 11, 2023-Economic Development January 22, 2024-Personnel February 5, 2024-Personnel April 1, 2024-Land Purchase September 3, 2024-Land Consideration November 4, 2024-Economic Development March 10, 2025-Personnel Telephone: 336-318-6301 CountyManager@randolphcountync.gov BYLAWS RANDOLPHCOUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD ARTICLE I Name: This body shall be known as the Randolph County Animal Services Advisory Board (Board). The Board was originally established by Resolution of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners (Board of Commissioners) on July 8, 2019. These Bylaws areadopted on June 2, 2025, repealing any previous versions. ARTICLE II Purpose:The purpose of the Boardshall be to make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners and provide adviceand advocacy, in compliance with State law and County regulations, regarding the development or review of policies associated withthe promotion and protection of animals through the Department of Animal Services. Board actions may include: Study Animal Services organizational and operational related issues and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, County Manager, and Animal Services Director; Advise as requested with the leadership of the Animal Services Department about issuesrelating to the agency, and assist in the planning of long-range goals and objectives; Performother duties and responsibilities as the Board of Commissioners may assign. The Board of Commissioners recognizes the vital role that Randolph County Public Health (Public Health) plays in protecting the public from zoonotic disease, particularly rabies. It is therefore the intent of the Board of Commissioners that the Board work in cooperation with Public Health to ensure that citizens and animals in Randolph County are protected to the highest degree possible. 1 Adopted by the RandolphCounty Board of Commissioners June 2, 2025. ARTICLE III Membership of the Board: The Board shallbe composed ofnine (9) voting members appointed by the Board of Commissioners, as well as various ex officio/non-voting members, as follows: Representative member of the Board of Commissioners At least one person from each of the five County Commissioner Districts At least two persons from the Animal Rescue volunteer community One representative from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office One representative from Randolph County Public Health Department (ex officio) One veterinarian from the Randolph County veterinarian community (ex officio) The County Manager shall serve as an ex officio member of the Board and shall ensure proper administrative support for Board operations. This does not preclude the Board of Commissioners from appointing individuals to the Animal Services Advisory Board that may include more than one member of the above categories to the Board. Nothing in these bylaws shall prohibit the Board of Commissioners from appointing a representative from Public Health to ensure the protection of the county from zoonotic disease as set forth in Article II. All members shall either be legal residents of Randolph County or work for Randolph County Government and will serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners. The composition of the Board should reasonably reflect the makeup of the county and may include residents with qualifications associated with animal services, rescue experience, and various occupations and backgrounds. Compensation, including travel expense, may be approved as allocated by the Board of Commissioners. ARTICLE IV Term: The term of members shall be two (2) years. A term will consist of a two-year appointment. Reappointments are allowed and determined by the Board of Commissioners. Initially, the five (5) members appointed from each of the five County Commissioner Districts shall be appointed for one-year terms, and the remaining members shall be appointed for two-year terms. All subsequent appointments shall be for two-year terms, so that the membership appointments are staggered. 2 Adopted by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners June 2, 2025. ARTICLE V Officers and Duties: A. Chairman: The representative member of the Board of Commissioners shall be Chairman. 1. The Chairman shall decide matters of order and procedure, unless directed otherwise by a majority of the Board in session at the time. The Chairman shall follow Robert’s Rules of Order in conducting the meetings and will have authority to: Rule motions in or out of order, including the right to rule out of order any motion patently offered for obstructive or dilatory purpose; To determine whether a speaker has gone beyond reasonable standards of courtesy in their remarks and to entertain and rule on objections from other members on this ground; To call a brief recess at any time; To adjourn in an emergency. 2. The Chairman shall appoint any subcommittees found necessary to investigate any matter before the Board. 3. The Chairman shall be responsible for the appointment and governance of all subcommittees. 4. In the absence of the Chairman, the County Manager shall preside. B. Secretary (Clerk): The Randolph County Clerk or Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners shall serve as appointed staff to the Board and serve as their Clerk. The Clerk, subject to the direction of the Chairman and the Board, shall keep records, conduct correspondence of the Board, and generally supervise clerical needs. Minutes of the meetings shall be recorded and preserved in perpetuity and are subject to public record requests. The Clerk will also be responsible for maintaining records of attendance and submitting an annual attendance report to the Board of Commissioners. Should the Clerk be absent, a temporary Clerk may be appointed by the Chairman. C. Other Officers: Should the Chairman and County Manager both be absent at a meeting, the Board shall elect a temporary Chairman to serve at the meeting. ARTICLE VI Meetings: Regular meetings of the Board shall be held quarterly on the third Thursday of January, April, July, and October. Special meetings of the Board may be called at any time by the Chairman, provided that at least a forty-eight (48) hour notice is issued through the Clerk and to each member of the Board and the meeting is properly noticed in accordance with Open Meetings laws. All meetings shall be open to the public unless subject to an exception as identified in Open Meetings laws. Whenever there is no business for the Board, the Chairman may dispense with the regular meeting by giving notice to all members at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance. A notice shall also be posted at the meeting site. 3 Adopted by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners June 2, 2025. Quorum: A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the full Board membership. The vote of a majority of those members present shall be sufficient to decide matters before the Board. Public Comment Period: The Board shall provide a Public Comment Period at each meeting. Rules of procedure for Public Comment Period shall be read as follows: Thepubliccomment period will belimited to15minutesatthebeginningofthe meeting; if more time is required, it will be at the discretion of the Chairman. Each speaker must give theirname, both orally and in writing, before speaking.Speakers will be limited to three minutes. Comments are to be directed to the Board as a whole and not to one individual member.Response,discussion, or action concerning issues raised during this session will be at the discretion of the Chairman. Speakers will be courteous in their language and presentation.Speakers should not discuss matters which concern the candidacy of any person seeking public office or matters in current or anticipated litigation. Reference to Robert’s Rules of Order: To the extent not provided for in these bylaws and to the extent that the reference does not conflict with the spirit of these rules, the Board shall refer to Robert’s Rules of Order for unresolved procedural questions. ARTICLE VII Meeting Attendance: Members will adhere to any attendance requirements established by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners but any member who fails to attend at least 75% of the regular meetings of the Board during any one calendar year period with the exception of excused circumstances, shall be removed from said Board. ARTICLE VIII Subcommittee Formation: The Board may create ad hoc committees as needed for special projects or technical assistance such as fundraising, special events, focus groups, etc. Subcommittees should be established for a set period of time as approved by the Board. The Chairman appoints all subcommittee Chairs annually. ARTICLE IX Amendments: These Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the Board with the final approval determined by the Board of Commissioners. 4 Adopted by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners June 2, 2025.