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250804 Regular Meeting August 4, 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 Bill Hatfield from the Sheriff’s Office gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was livestreamed on YouTube. Special Recognitions Deputy Sabrina Honeycutt retired August 1, 2025 from the Sheriff’s Office with 30 years of service. Ms. Honeycutt was recognized by Sheriff Greg Seabolt, after which, Chairman Frye presented her with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board. 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. Jamie Garnett, 1424 Hwy 42S, Asheboro, is the wife of a pastor. She spoke of the Guardian Ad Litem program. She asked for structural and moral support. This program saves children. She asked for budget consideration in the next budget cycle. Isaac Hoffman, 682 Old Post Office Rd., Thomasville, spoke of prayer. He said that the Board is not upholding the Bible by ignoring some citizens and their concerns and needs. He recited mutipleBible verses. Fritz Wang, 1482 Fuller Mill Rd. N, Thomasville, spoke of the gun range located on Fuller Mill Rd. He stated that he feels there is bias toward the owner of the TASC gun range. He has never received any documents he requested. Amy Wang, 1482 Fuller Mill Rd. N, Thomasville, said she did not enjoy the cooler weekend because there were members shooting at the gun range starting at 9 am on Saturday and 12 pm on Sunday. She cannot enjoy her porch. Her animals are nervous. Her neighbor must use earplugs to be able to sleep in his own home. Ed Lietz, 6758 Blue Quartz Rd., Thomasville, spoke of the issues of the gun range. Fritz and Amy Wang told him that the Commissioners don’t care about this gun range. He stated that maybe the Commissioners care about some but not all citizens. He believes that the Commissioners really don’t care about the citizens’ problems. Sybil Murray, 9833 US Hwy 64E, Ramseur, spoke in regards to a Resolution against a proposed legislation sent to Senators Galey and Reives. She read the Resolutionaloud. (The 8/4/25 Resolution follows these minutes as Attachment A and the language for the full bill is incorporated by reference.) Chairman Frye stated that the Legislators and the State Association are working to stop this legislation as they and their constituents do not agree with the bill. Approve Agenda On motion of Kidd, seconded byAllen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Agenda, as presented. Consent Agenda On motion of Rivenbark, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to pull Consent Agenda item E. Approve Budget Amendment – Encumbrance Carryforwards and move to New Business Item F. On motion of Kidd, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, as follows: approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2025 and Closed Session Minutes of July 7, 2025; adopt Proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month, as follows: Whereas, children are entitled to financial support from their parents and the Randolph County Child Support Services program continues to improve child support collections; and Whereas, Randolph County Child Support Services is dedicated to serving families and children throughout the state; and Whereas, in fiscal year 2024-2025 $8,408,332.27 in child support was collected from non-custodial parents of Randolph County children; and, Whereas, there are over 3.676 support orders in place to ensure that these children receive financial support from their parents; and Whereas, Randolph County Child Support Services staff continues to be one of the top performing programs in the entire State of North Carolina; and Whereas, children who do not receive adequate financial and emotional support from their parents may experience greater difficulty in becoming healthy, happy, and productive citizens; and Whereas, many concerned and dedicated child support professionals, judges, sheriff’s personnel, clerk of court staff, and legal personnel work to establish and enforce child support for Randolph County children. Now, therefore, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, does hereby proclaim August 2025, as Child Support Awareness Month and recommend its observance to the citizens of Randolph County. approve Solid Waste Reserve Fund - Project Amendment #1 ($2,517,542), as follows: Solid Waste Reserve Fund Project Amendment #1 Revenues Increase Decrease Contract Payments $2,167,542 Investment Earnings $250,000 8/4/25 AppropriationsIncrease Decrease Transfer to the Solid Waste $2,517,542 Management Fund approve Budget Amendment - Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Reduction (-$2,785), as follows: 2025-2026Budget Ordinance General Fund – Budget Amendment #10 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental$2,785 AppropriationsIncrease Decrease Public Health$2,785 approve Budget Amendment - Sheriff's Office Carryforward Correction ($62,361), as follows: 2025-2026Budget Ordinance General Fund – Budget Amendment #11 Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance $62,361 AppropriationsIncrease Decrease Sheriff$62,361 approve Letter of Commitment - Recreational Trails Program Application; approve Exempt Time Policy for Sheriff's Office; appoint J. Brandon Merrill and reappoint JR Beard, Cynthia Grantham, Jennifer Layton, and Lisa Sparks to the Randolph County Animal Services Advisory Board; approve Supplemental Landfill Host Fee Revenue ($280,229), as follows: Health and Well-Being Ordinance Project Amendment #12 Revenues Increase Decrease Landfill Host Fees $280,229 AppropriationsIncrease Decrease Transfer to General Fund $280,229 Randolph Senior Adults Association (RSAA) Requests Floyd Johnson, Executive Director of RSAA, asked on behalf of the Aging Services Planning Committee (ASPC), toaccept the recommendation to approve a new Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) contract for a three-year period that commences on July 1, 2025 and will run through June 30, 2028. This memo confirms the funding amount as is known today, approved for Randolph County and the amounts to be allocated to the two service providers, Randolph Senior Adults Association (RSAA) and Regional Consolidated Services (RCS). 8/4/25 The services provided will remain the same for years two and threeas requested in the current Fiscal Year. The total amount of the contract is $986,443. The categories of services are as follows: 1. Adult Day Care, Congregate Nutrition, Home Delivered Meals, Information & Options Counseling and Transportation 2. In-Home Aid -Levels I, II, and Ill and Housing & Home Improvement As year one of the new three-year agreement commences, the Aging Services Planning Committee (ASPC) recommends RSAA to provide the Category 1 services and that RCS be approved to provide the Category 2 services. The ASPC unanimously recommendedat their July 14, 2025 meeting that the FY 2025-26 allocations be split between the providers as follows: RSAA $677,711 RCS $308,732 Total Allocation $986,443 When the new fiscal year allocations are released by the state, Mr. Johnson said he will return with the revised numbers for approval. On motion Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to 1) approve the allocated amounts for RSAA and RCS, 2) approve RSAA as the Lead Agency for HCCGB funds in Randolph County, and 3) approve the DAAS-731 funding and authorize the Chairman to sign any subsequent changes. Deputy Sheriff School Resource Officer Chief Deputy Steven Nunn stated the Sheriff's Office is requesting the establishment of a Deputy Sheriff School Resource Officer (SRO) position to provide law enforcement services for Faith Christian School. This request comes from Faith Christian School (School), emphasizing the need for enhanced safety and security through the Sheriff’s Office general policing capabilities. The additional SRO position would be utilized to: • Foster a safe and secure environment for students and staff. • Build positive relationships between law enforcement and the school community. • Address any potential safety concerns and respond swiftly to incidents. • Provide education on safety and crime prevention to students. The Sheriff’s Office staff believe this position will significantly contribute to the well-being of the School community. The total estimated cost for the initial 10 months in the 2025-2026 fiscal year is $72,809. The School will be covering a duration of 9 months at $65,529 (September 2025 through May 2026). The remaining $7,280 will be paid by the Sheriff’s Office. In years that follow, the School will be responsible for reimbursing 10 out of the 12 months each fiscal year. Additional costs to the School include: •$10,806 One-Time Program Start-Up Costs 8/4/25 •$11,040 10 Months of Annual Operational Fees – Nine (9) month(s) to be paid by the School in the amount of $9,936. The total cost for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 comes to $94,655. The School will cover $86,271 and the Sheriff’s Office will cover the remaining $8,384 in lapse salaries. Approving this request will ensure that the School has the necessary resources to maintain a safe environment for all. Chairman Frye stated that he had a letter of commitment from the Head of Faith Christian School. Commissioner Haywood confirmed that an SRO that worked over 19 hrs./wk. was required to have specific training for that position. Chief Deputy Nunn stated that was correct. Commissioner Allen said he was concerned about the difficulty of hiring more Deputies. Chief Deputy Nunn stated that someone had accepted the position. He is retired from the NC Highway Patrol. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to 1) add an additional Deputy Sheriff School Resource Officer (SRO) to the Sheriff’s Office, 2) approve the contract for FY 25-26 authorizing the County Manager to sign the contract, and 3) approve the associated Budget Amendment, as follows: 2025-2026Budget Ordinance General Fund – Budget Amendment #12 Revenues Increase Decrease Sales and Service $86,271 Appropriations Increase Decrease Sheriff’s Office$86,271 Law Enforcement Restricted Fund Request Chief Deputy Steven Nunn stated the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office wishes to utilize $63,878 from Law Enforcement Restricted funds. These funds will be used to purchase body cameras and in-car cameras. Description: Costs: Fleet Advanced 3 (5-year contract) $48,364 AB3MBD (1-year contract) $15,514 Total $63,878 On motion of Allen, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to 1) approve the expenditure of Law Enforcement Restricted funds in the amount of $63,878 for body and in-car cameras, 2) authorize the County Manager to sign the contract, and 3) approve the associated Budget Amendment, as follows: 2025-2026Budget Ordinance General Fund – Budget Amendment #13 Revenues Increase Decrease 8/4/25 Restricted Fund Balance $63,878 Appropriated Appropriations Increase Decrease Sheriff $63,878 Agricultural Center Facility Use Guide and Internal Partners Policy Taylor Wright, Agricultural Center Coordinator, said as the Randolph County Agricultural Center (Ag Center) begins to serve the community through meetings, programs, and special events, it is essential that clear and consistent policies to guide facility use are adopted. In the packet is the proposed Facility Use Guide and the Randolph County Agricultural Center Internal Partners Policy for the Ag Center. These documents outline the guidelines for facility rentals, including space use, scheduling, allowable activities, food policies, and contract requirements. The goal of these policies is to ensure the facility remains accessible, safe, and well- maintained for all users while aligning with County standards. These procedures have been developed in consultation with County Administration, Cooperative Extension, and the Soil & Water Conservation District with careful consideration given to operational needs, legal compliance, and public transparency. Chairman Frye inquired how these rates were decided. Ms. Wright said comparisons were made using figures from agricultural facilities in North Carolina similar to Randolph County’s facility. Commissioner Allen serves on the Agricultural Center Committee and believes that all of this has been studied well but there will still be changes as it proceeds. Commissioner Rivenbark asked if home prepared outside food would be permitted. Ms. Wright stated that it would depend on each circumstance. They would review each on a case-by-case basis. The health regulations would need to be followed. Commissioner Rivenbark asked about caterers. Ms. Wright replied that any caterer would need to apply and be reviewed for acceptance. Vice-Chairman Kidd inquired about the Livestock Association meals. Ms. Wright reiterated that each application would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. On motion of Allen, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Randolph County Agricultural Center Facility Use Guide and the Randolph County Agricultural Center Internal Partners Policy as presented. Resolution Authorizing Execution of “Wave Three” Opioid Settlement Funds Aimee Scotton, Associate County Attorney, stated Randolph County is involved in national litigation against those marketing, selling, and distributing opioids. There have been recent proposed settlements as outlined below: Secondary Opioid Manufacturer Settlements 8/4/25 Technically, there are up to 9 Defendants, but one of the Defendants is only available to certain geographical areas (not ours). The 8 Defendants are Alvogen, Inc., Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Apotex Corp., Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. f/k/a West- Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Indivior Inc., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Viatris Inc., and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., as well as their subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, and directors. Representatives of local North Carolina governments, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, and the North Carolina Department of Justice have negotiated and prepared a Third Supplemental Agreement for Additional Funds ("SAAF-3") to provide for the equitable distribution of the proceeds of the Secondary Opioid Manufacturer Settlements. Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy and Sackler Settlement Approximately 7.4 billion dollars total Settlements in North Carolina would be subject to the equitable distribution of the proceeds as set forth in the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) already approved by this Board. Requires both a vote on the Purdue Plan and signing of Governmental Entity Settlement Agreement (GESA) Sackler Release via DocuSign. In order to opt-in and approve participation in these settlements, please approve the following Resolution allowing the County Manager and staff to take all appropriate actions necessary to ensure the County’s participation. On motion Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Execution of Opioid Settlements with Secondary Opioid Manufacturers, Purdue Pharma LP, and the Sackler Family, and Approving the Third Supplemental Agreement for Additional Funds, as follows: RESOLUTION BY THE RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF OPIOID SETTLEMENTS WITH SECONDARY OPIOID MANUFACTURERS, PURDUE PHARMA LP, AND THE SACKLER FAMILY, AND APPROVING THE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR ADDITIONALFUNDS BETWEEN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ON PROCEEDS RELATING TO THE SETTLEMENT OF OPIOIDLITIGATION WHEREAS more than 41,500 North Carolinians lost their lives to a drug overdose from 2000-2023; and WHEREAS the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated the total economic burden of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States to be $78.5 billion a year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice involvement; and WHEREAS certain counties and municipalities in North Carolina joined with thousands of local governments across the country to file lawsuits against opioid 8/4/25 companies, manufacturers, pharmaceutical distributors, and chain drug stores to hold those companies accountable for their misconduct; and WHEREAS settlements (collectively “the Secondary Opioid Manufacturer Settlements”) have been reached in litigation against Alvogen, Inc., Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Apotex Corp., Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. f/k/a West- Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Indivior Inc., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Viatris Inc., and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., as wellas their subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, and directors (collectively “the Secondary Opioid Manufacturer Defendants”) named in the Secondary Opioid Manufacturer Settlements; and WHEREAS representatives of local North Carolina governments, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, and the North Carolina Department of Justice have negotiated and prepared a Third Supplemental Agreement for Additional Funds ("SAAF-3") to provide for the equitable distribution of the proceeds of the Secondary Opioid Manufacturer Settlements; and WHEREAS settlements have been reached, under Purdue Pharma L.P.’s bankruptcy plan, whereby Purdue Pharma L.P. (“Purdue”) and members of the Sackler family will pay approximately $7.4 billion to settle opioid claims across the nation, which settlements would be subject in North Carolina to the equitable distribution of the proceeds as set forth in the Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) which has already been approved by this Board; and WHEREAS by joining the Secondary Opioid Manufacturer Settlements, approving the SAAF-3, and approving the bankruptcy plan and settlements relating to Purdue and the Sackler family, the state and local governments maximize North Carolina’s share of opioid settlement funds to ensure the needed resources reach communities, as quickly, effectively, and directly as possible; and WHEREAS it is advantageous to all North Carolinians for local governments, including Randolph County and its residents, to sign onto the Secondary Opioid Manufacturer Settlements, SAAF-3, and approving the bankruptcy plan and settlements relating to Purdue and the Sackler family, in order to demonstrate solidarity in response to the opioid overdose crisis, and to maximize the share of opioid settlement funds received both in the State and Randolph County to help abate the harm; and WHEREAS both the MOA and SAAF-3 directs substantial resources over multiple years to local governments on the front lines of the opioid overdose epidemic while ensuring that these resources are used in an effective way to address the crisis. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager to execute, on behalf of Randolph County, the necessary documents to enter into opioid settlement agreements, as set forth herein, with the Secondary Opioid Manufacturer Defendants, to execute the SAAF-3, and to approve the bankruptcy plan and settlement agreements relating to Purdue and the Sackler family, and to provide such documents to Rubris, the Implementation Administrator, subject to a pre-audit certificate thereon by the County Chief Financial Officer, if applicable, and approval as to form and legality by the County Attorney or Associate County Attorney. Budget Amendment – Encumbrance Carryforwards 8/4/25 Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer, saidN.C. General Statute 159-26 requires a county with a population over 50,000 to maintain an accounting system that records and shows encumbrances. An encumbrance is created when a contract is entered into or a purchase order is issued. Once a contract is completed or a purchase order filled, the encumbrance is removed, replaced by an expenditure or liability. Encumbrances outstanding at June 30th are added to the current year's budget by amending the budget ordinance; balances are reported in the County's year-end financial statements as part of the restricted by state statute portion of fund balance. At June 30, 2025, the encumbrances to be carried over to the 2025-2026 General Fund budget totaled $8,425,213. These encumbrances consist of funds committed for public safety projects, service contracts, technology purchases and related contracts, grant program costs, capital outlay, and restricted funds. It includes such items as remaining funds from the Board approved Viper and paging projects for Emergency Services, and renovation of Health offices after Soil & Water vacates their space. There were also monies specifically related to strategic planning initiatives and building reuse projects in progress. The Opioid Abatement Fund had remaining funding of $291,644 for existing program awards which can be carried forward. The Emergency Telephone System Fund had encumbrances of $286,935. The Solid Waste Management Fund has encumbrances of $36,670. Chairman Frye explained that these funds are traditionally funds not spent by the Department within the year and asked by the Department to carryforward for things needed. Commissioner Rivenbark asked if the carryforward money would require the same process to spend. Mr. Massie stated that these funds would follow the Purchasing Policy. County Manager Holden stated that high priced items like vehicles would come before the Commissioners and may require saved funding from a previous year. Commissioner Haywood gave an example of Public Health carrying forward monies for renovations of the Soil and Water offices once they are vacated. Soil and Water cannot move yet. Vice-chairman Kidd agreed with Commissioner Haywood. His concern was being asked about large dollar amounts that were carried forward. Commissioner Allen said those were approved through the Budget process last year. Commissioner Rivenbark commended those Departments that were able to save their funding. Vice-chairman Kidd felt as if some of the carryforward items were “wishes.” 8/4/25 County Manager Holden stated that the Department Heads do an excellent job to spend their budget money wisely. They do not spend frivolously. Commissioner Haywood said that another Department has saved money for a purchase but had not received a quote from the vendor. Commissioner Allen said the Board makes policy and the County hires professional staff who are responsible for their budgeting and spending. County Manager Holden stated all Departments must provide a list of all requested carryforwards to the Finance Office and Administration for approval. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Encumbrance Carryforwards, as follows: 2025-2026Budget Ordinance General Fund – Budget Amendment #14 Revenues IncreaseDecrease AppropriatedFund Balance $5,155,235 Restricted Intergovernmental $1,776,948 Miscellaneous $6,000 Transfer from Well Being Reserve $1,280,092 Transfer from Opioid Abatement Fund $206,938 AppropriationsIncreaseDecrease Administration $384,774 Information Technology$119,256 Tax $200,000 Elections $15,950 Register of Deeds$85,104 Public Buildings$119,333 Sheriff$920,928 Animal Services$13,380 Emergency Services $1,878,637 Building Inspections $2,500 Adult DRC $7,625 Juvenile DRC $77,759 Other Public Safety $126,573 Appropriations Planning & Zoning $1,600 Agricultural Center $11,000 Other Economic Development $827,750 Appropriations Public Works $26,084 Public Health $1,297,193 Social Services $861,379 Veteran Services $23,030 8/4/25 Child Support $1,500 Other Human Service $588,841 Appropriations Public Library $143,766 Other Cultural and Recreational $691,251 Appropriations Opioid Abatement Fund Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance$291,644 Appropriations Increase Decrease Human Services$84,706 Transfer to General Fund$206,938 Emergency Telephone System Fund Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance $286,935 Appropriations Increase Decrease E-911 $286,935 Solid Waste Management Fund Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance $36,670 Appropriations Increase Decrease Solid Waste Management $36,670 County Manager’s Updates Mr. Holden congratulated Commissioner Allen on his appointment to the NACo the Rural Action Caucus. Mr. Holden also thanked the team from the Tax Department for providing comparisons on the Farm Business Personal Property questions from the Board. Commissioners Updates Commissioner Haywood stated that Mary Joan Pugh had leveraged a large amount of Grant Funding for trails. Commissioner Allen reminded that Board that the NCACC Annual Conference was occurring in about two weeks in Pitt County. The agenda has many useful informational meetings listed. Closed Session 8/4/25 At 7:23 p.m., on motion of Kidd, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to go into Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4) to discuss matters relating to the expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body and pursuant to NCGS 143- 318.11(a)(6) to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, or conditions of appointment of an individual employee. Resume Regular Session At 8:39, the Board resumed regular session. Adjournment At 8:40 p.m., on motion of Allen, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn. ________________________________ ________________________________ Darrell Frye, Chairman Kenny Kidd _________________________________________________________________ David Allen Hope Haywood ________________________________ _________________________________ Lester Rivenbark Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board 8/4/25