230822 Closed Session Economic Development
Special Closed Session Î Economic Development Ï August 22, 2023
At 5:00 p.m., the Board convened in closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) to
discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area
served by the public body. Chairman Darrell Frye, Vice-Chairman David Allen, Commissioner
Hope Haywood, Commissioner Maxton McDowell, and Commissioner Kenny Kidd were present.
Staff present from the County were County Manager Hal Johnson, Assistant County
Manager/Finance Officer Will Massie, County Attorney Ben Morgan, Deputy Clerk to the Board
Jenny Parks, and Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco. Present from the Randolph County Economic
Development Corporation (EDC) were Crystal Gettys, Business Recruitment Director, and Kevin
Franklin, President
Mr. Franklin and Ms. Gettys gave additional information to the Board regarding the project that
would potentially bring up to 2000 jobs to Randolph County. They also discussed the incentives
that would be appropriate for this project. The Board concurred on offering those incentives to
the company in question.
At 5:30 p.m., having no more business, the Board adjourned.
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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
8/22/23