210104 Closed Session Samet
Closed Session Î January 4, 2021
At 8:17 p.m., the Board convened in closed session on a matter relating to the location
or expansion of business in the area, pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4). Chairman Darrell
Frye, Vice-Chairman David Allen, Commissioner Maxton McDowell, Commissioner Kenny
Kidd, and Commissioner Hope Haywood were present. Also present were County Manager
Hal Johnson, Finance Officer Will Massie, Associate Attorney Aimee Scotton, Deputy Clerk
to the Board Sarah Pack, and Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco. County Attorney Ben Morgan
was absent. Also present were Chairman of the Archdale City Council Lewis Dorsett,
Archdale City Manager Zeb Holden, EDC President Kevin Franklin, EDC Business
Recruitment Director Crystal Gettys, and Samet Corporation Director of Development Brian
Hall. Required social distancing was maintained throughout the meeting due to the COVID-
19 pandemic.
Ms. Gettys discussed an opportunity to partner with Samet Corporation in a joint venture
to have a Spec Building built in a location in Archdale. She explained a Memo of
Understanding (MOU) from Samet, some basic building specs, and the possible location. As
outlined in the MOU, both the City of Archdale and the County of Randolph would jointly
lease the building on completion until a permanent owner was found. The EDC would
market it along with other buildings and sites in Randolph County.
At 8:51 p.m., on motion of Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously
to end closed session and return to open session.
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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
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