241104 Closed Session Economic Development
Special Closed Session Î Economic Development Ï November 4, 2024
At 7:51 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 Kenny Kidd, and Commissioner Maxton McDowell were present.
Staff present from the County were County Manager Zeb Holden, Assistant County
Manager/Finance Officer Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Operations William Johnson,
County Attorney Ben Morgan, Associate Attorney Aimee Scotton, and Clerk to the Board Dana
Crisco. Crystal Gettys, Economic Development CorporationBusiness Recruitment Director, was
present as well.
Ms. Gettys said that a 100-year-old company that manufactures precast concrete was looking
for a location for a new facility. They had investigated a site in Virginia they liked. If that site
doesnÓt work out, they may come to Randolph County. The old Hughes Furniture building would
work for their needs. They may be eligible for a One NC Grant and a Building Reuse Grant. The
project would bring 60 jobs with an average pay of $63,000.
At 8:14 p.m., on motion of Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 to leave Closed
Session.
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Darrell Frye, Chairman David Allen
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Kenny Kidd Hope Haywood
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Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board
11/4/24