251201 Regular Meeting
December 1, 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.
Pastor Michael Mabe with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office gave the invocation and everyone
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was livestreamed on YouTube.
Reorganization of the Board
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to elect Darrell Frye as
Chairman.
On motion of Rivenbark, seconded by Frye, the Board voted 5-0 to elect Kenny Kidd as Vice-
Chairman.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to make the following
appointments:
appoint Ben Morgan as County Attorney;
appoint Dana Crisco as Clerk to the Board;
appoint Hope Haywood as Representative to the Board of Health;
appoint Lester Rivenbark as Representative to the Social Services Board;
appoint Darrell Frye as Representative to the High Point Metropolitan Planning
Organization (HPMPO);
appoint Lester Rivenbark as Alternate to the High Point Metropolitan Planning
Organization (HPMPO);
appoint Kenny Kidd as Representative to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council;
appoint Hope Haywood as Representative to the Piedmont Triad Rural Planning
Organization (RPO);
appoint Lester Rivenbark as Alternate to the Piedmont Triad Rural Planning
Organization (RPO);
appoint Darrell Frye as Delegate to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council;
appoint Darrell Frye as Representative to the Piedmont Authority for Regional
Transportation;
appoint Kenny Kidd as Tourism Development Authority Liaison;
appoint David Allen as Representative to Trillium Health Resources Regional
Advisory Board;
appoint Hope Haywood as Corporate-Municipalities Wellness Coalition and
Healthy Communities Liaison;
appoint David Allen as Voluntary Ag District Board Liaison;
appoint David Allen as Piedmont Triad Regional Development Corporation
Liaison (PTRDC);
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appoint Kenny Kidd as the Chairman of the Animal Services Advisory Board;
appoint Hope Haywood as the representative to the Piedmont Triad Eastern
Piedmont NC Home Consortium.
Public Comment Period
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. §153A-52.1, Chairman Frye opened the floor for public comment and
closed it after fifteen minutes. Any speakers left on the list could stay and speak after business
was conducted. County Attorney Ben Morgan read aloud the Public Comment Rules of Procedure.
Tim Saunders, 516 W. Kivett St., Asheboro, thanked the ladies at the Elections Department.
Melissa Kirstner and her staff are diligent to make each election fair. He urged the Board to give
them the funding they need.
Bob Morrison, 1735 Viewmont Ct., Asheboro, asked people to treat others as you wish to be
treated. He urged parents to do their jobs and watch their children.
Dr. Charles Egerton, 642 Parkview St., Asheboro, was a photography professor at the
community college. He met people with different religious ideas. Everyone listened to one
another even if they had different beliefs.
Isaac Hoffman, 682 Old Post Office Rd., Thomasville, stated that he is part of a neighborhood
group that is tired of the shooting at the TASC Gun Range. The club has money and they should
put up barriers.
Approve Agenda
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Agenda, as
amended, as follows:
Consent Item C has been pulled for separate consideration;
New Business Item F has been removed from the agenda.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended, as follows:
approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2025;
reappoint Danielle Corona, Dr. Carri Hampton, and Dr. Amy Williams to the Randolph
County Board of Health;
adopt Resolution to Remove Plat Officers for Randolph County, as follows:
RESOLUTION
REMOVING REVIEW OFFICERS FOR PLAT REVIEW
Randolph County Planning Office
WHEREAS, the NCGS § 47-30.2 requires the Board of County Commissioners in
each county, by resolution, to appoint persons to serve as Plat Review Officers to
review each plat before it is presented to the Register of Deeds for recording; and
WHEREAS, from time to time, the County or municipalities may replace persons
designated to perform all responsibilities as required for Plat Review Officers; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, effective December 1, 2025, that the
following individuals have been removed as designated Plat Review Officers for the
Randolph County Planning Office: Hal Johnson, Jill Wood, Jay Dale, and Tonya
Caddle.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution removing the Plat
Review Officers for the Randolph County Planning Office be recorded in the Randolph
County Register of Deeds Office.
adopt resolution to add Plat Officer for the City of Archdale, as follows:
RESOLUTION
APPROVING REVIEW OFFICER FOR PLAT REVIEW
City of Archdale
WHEREAS, the NCGS § 47-30.2 requires the Board of County Commissioners in
each county, by resolution, to appoint persons to serve as Plat Review Officers to
review each plat before it is presented to the Register of Deeds for recording; and
WHEREAS, from time to time, the County or municipalities may replace persons
designated to perform all responsibilities as required for Plat Review Officers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, effective December 1, 2025, that
Matthew Talbott as a designated Plat Review Officer for the City of Archdale.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution approving the Plat
Review Officers for the City of Archdale be recorded in the Randolph County Register
of Deeds Office.
reappoint Michael Somero and Mike Ayers to the Randolph County Board of
Equalization and Review;
reappoint Michael Somero to the Randolph County Tax Commission;
approve EMS Franchise Renewals;
approve MOA between Randolph County & Cooperative Ext. for Randolph County
Commercial Kitchen;
approve Surety Bonds for Elected and Appointed County Officials;
approve Project Amendment #6 - PTRWA to Asheboro Water Line ($2,400,000), as
follows:
PTRWA to Asheboro Water Line Capital Project Ordinance
Amendment #6
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from Rural Water $2,400,000
Infrastructure Fund
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Professional Services $10,000
Subrecipient Allocation to PTRWA $2,390,000
Rural Water Infrastructure Fund
Budget Amendment #9
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
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Transfer to PTRWA Connection $2,400,000
Water Line Project
Contingency $2,400,000
approve Project Amendment #5 - Asheboro City Schools Facilities Project, as follows:
Asheboro City Schools Facilities Project Ordinance
Amendment #5
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Modular Classrooms $50,000
Construction $50,000
approve Budget Amendment - Public Works ($50,000), as follows:
2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #33
Revenues Increase Decrease
Public Works $50,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $50,000
approve Budget Amendment - TDA #4, as follows:
2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – TDA #4 Budget Amendment #34
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Personnel $4,213
Operating $4,213
approve Budget Amendment - TDA #5 ($2,830), as follows:
2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – TDA #5 Budget Amendment #35
Revenues Increase Decrease
Miscellaneous $2,830
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Marketing $2,830
approve Project Amendment #8 - Ramseur Water and Sewer Improvements
Project, as follows:
Ramseur Water and Sewer Capital Project Fund
Amendment #8
Revenues Increase Decrease
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Appropriations Increase Decrease
Construction $16,910
Contingency $16,910
approve Audit Contract Extension with Cherry Bekaert;
approve Contract Extension for the Tobacco Trust Grant.
Consent Item C: Consideration of Appointments to the Randolph County Board of Health
On motion of Rivenbark, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Dr. John
Slatosky to the Randolph County Board of Health.
On motion of Rivenbark, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Dr. William
Walker to the Randolph County Board of Health.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 3-2 with Kidd and
Rivenbark opposing to appoint Elbert Lassiter to the Randolph County Board of Health.
Project Woodstock - Earth Retention Industries
Crystal Gettys, Randolph County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Business
Recruitment Director, said Earth Retention Industries has acquired the property at 7718 US Hwy.
64 E. and intends to establish a manufacturing operation. The company selected Ramseur due to
its strategic location and the suitability and availability of the former Crawford Knitting facility.
However, the building does require some upfits to accommodate their production needs. The
company is committed to an investment of at least $350,000 in building renovations, making the
project eligible to apply for an NC Commerce Building Reuse Grant of $175,000. Total investment
in renovations, machinery, and equipment is likely to far exceed the $350,000 commitment.
In addition to its financial investment in the project, Earth Retention Industries is committed to
creating 22 new jobs within the timeline of the Building Reuse Grant. The average annual wage
of these new jobs will be $57,048 which exceeds the county’s current average wage of $49,355.
These wages will equate to over $1.2M in new annual payroll in Ramseur and Randolph County
once the hiring goal has been met.
As mentioned, Earth Retention Industries is eligible for a Building Reuse Grant from NC
Commerce in the amount of $175,000 to assist with the renovation expenses. The Town of
Ramseur would serve as the grant applicant since the program requires the applicant to be a unit
of local government.
The grant program requires a 5% local government cash match which would total $8,750 based
on this $175,000 grant request. On behalf of the Town of Ramseur, the EDC has requested that
Randolph County support the project by providing half of the required match, or $4,375.
The EDC believes that the Earth Retention Industries project is a good economic development
project for the Town of Ramseur, increasing the value of the building, generating investment in
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new machinery and equipment, and resulting in the creation of 22 new quality jobs. Therefore, the
EDC requests that the Board of Commissioners approve a resolution authorizing submission of a
Building Reuse Grant application to NC Commerce in the amount of $175,000 and committing to
the $8,750 match requirement. The EDC would assist the town of Ramseur with reporting and
administering the grant.
Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearing and closed it after no one wished to speak.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a Resolution Authorizing
the County to Provide One-Half of the Local Match Requirement for an Economic Development
Project, as follows:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF RANDOLPH TO PROVIDE
ONE-HALF OF THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT FOR AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, Section 158-7.1 of the North Carolina General Statutes authorizes a
county to undertake an economic development project by extending assistance to a
company in order to cause the company to locate or expand its operations within the
county; and
WHEREAS, Earth Retention Industries LLC. (the “Company”) has acquired and
intends to occupy the property at 7718 US Hwy. 64 E. in Ramseur as a manufacturing
operation; and
WHEREAS, in upfitting this space, the Company has stated its commitment to
invest an amount equal to or in excess of three hundred fifty thousand dollars
($350,000) in building renovations, and to create twenty-two (22) new full-time jobs in
the County and Town with an average wage of fifty-seven thousand forty-eight dollars
($57,048); and
WHEREAS, the Company is eligible for a Building Reuse Grant from the North
Carolina Department of Commerce, in the amount of one hundred seventy-five
thousand dollars ($175,000) to assist with the renovation expenses for this economic
development project; and
WHEREAS, since the project is located within the Town of Ramseur, the Town
would be the applicant for the Building Reuse Grant on behalf of the Company; and
WHEREAS, said Grant requires a 5% local match, or eight thousand seven
hundred fifty dollars ($8,750), from the local government making the application; and
WHEREAS, the Town has requested that Randolph County provide one-half of the
required local match for this project, or four thousand three hundred seventy-five
dollars ($4,375); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County has held a public
hearing to consider whether to participate in this project by providing the requested
one-half of the local match, four thousand three hundred seventy-five dollars ($4,375);
and
WHEREAS, this economic development project will stimulate and stabilize the
local economy, promote business in the County and Town, and result in the creation of
a number of jobs in the County and Town; and
WHEREAS, the County has in its General Fund available revenues sufficient to
fund this economic development project.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of
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Randolph County, this 1 day of December, 2025, as follows:
Section 1. The County is authorized to expend up to four thousand three hundred
seventy-five dollars ($4,375) of County funds to provide one-half of the required
local match for the Building Reuse Grant applied for on behalf of the Company by
the Town of Ramseur.
Section 2. Participation by the County in this economic development is expressly
contingent upon the approval of the grant application by the North Carolina
Department of Commerce and the provision of the local match by the Town of
Ramseur.
Section 3. The Chairman of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners is
hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the County of Randolph any documents
necessary for the implementation of this economic development project.
Waste Management Annual Report
Bob Peeler, Waste Management Government Relations, introduced Mike McFeeley, District
Manager, and Joy Jones, Senior Account Executive for the Public Sector. He stated to the Board
the appreciation he has for the partnership between Waste Management (WM) and Randolph
County. Mr. McFeeley reported highlights regarding the landfill and the convenience sites.
Commissioner Haywood asked if all the convenience sites are manned. Mr. McFeeley
responded that they were. Commissioner Haywood gave a breakdown of costs that are paid by
Waste Management to operate the convenience sites. Mr. McFeeley confirmed that the cost was
across the 6 sites and stated that 55,000 pounds of waste were collected last year. Ms. Jones said
the costs also included transportation costs and fees.
Commissioner Rivenbark asked for a breakdown of costs at each site to see whether it is feasible
to add another site. Mr. McFeeley said he would get those figures for him.
Commissioner Allen commented that tires were very expensive. Mr. McFeeley agreed saying
that costs have increased for tire collection and it was a challenge to get trucks immediately to pick
up the tires.
Commissioner Allen commented that Waste Management had donated $750,000 to the
Agricultural Center.
Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Annual Report
Amber Scarlett, Executive Director of the TDA, gave highlights the 2024 annual report. She
presented statistics and data on the following topics:
Economic impact from visitor spending
2024 Occupancy Tax Revenues
Destination Data
I-73/74 Visitor Centers
Social media and website review
Public relations
Marketing and advertising
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Commissioner Haywood commented on different aspects of the report including military
targeted advertising, the need for hotels, the sportsplex, and the Pottery festival.
Purchase of Voting Equipment
Melissa Kirstner, Elections Director, gave the background of testing and purchasing new
equipment. The new equipment will speed up the ability to report results and meet the demands
of the voters. The updated software will also offer more reporting tools. This is State approved
equipment.
Commissioner Allen asked if they would be ready for the upcoming primaries. Ms. Kirstner
said the new equipment would be for the February election.
Commissioner Rivenbark asked what the pricing included and what would be done with the old
equipment. Ms. Kirstner stated that maintenance and subscription-based software costs were
included in the budget and the equipment will be traded-in for a credit that is shown on the contract.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the purchase of
new voting equipment as presented, in the amount $329,565.
Law Enforcement Clerk IV Position
Chief Deputy Steven Nunn said the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the
establishment of a Law Enforcement Clerk IV. It’s important to note that the Sheriff’s Office will
utilize lapsed salaries for this position for the remainder of the fiscal year.
The costs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year are as follows:
Salary FICA Health Ins Retirement 401k Total
$42,600 $3,259 $11,160 $6,130 $852 $64,001
The responsibilities of the Law Enforcement Clerk IV will include but are not limited to:
- Managing payroll processing
- Maintaining personnel records
- Providing administrative support to the Sheriff’s Office as needed
- Assisting in the preparation of reports
- Serving as a point of contract for employee inquiries regarding county policies
This position is essential to enhance the efficiency of the Sheriff’s Office operations and ensure
that these administrative functions are managed effectively.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Law
Enforcement IV Position, Grade 159, with salary and fringe benefits in the amount of $64,001.
Farmland Preservation
Commissioner Allen stated he would like to start a Farmland Preservation Fund using taxes
from present use value (PUV) rollback. These funds would help protect agricultural lands using
this local investment. The funds could be used for existing or future farms to cover grant match
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costs. They could possibly be spread across multiple projects. Farmland in Randolph County has
been lost to Economic Development. There has been an 11% decrease in farmland in recent years.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to create a Farmland
Preservation Fund using taxes collected via PUV rollback starting on January 1, 2026.
Annual Planning Retreat
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to set the Annual Planning Retreat
for February 19, 2026.
County Manager’s Update
There were no updates.
Public Comment Period Resumed
Carl Hicks, 744 Ivy Creek Dr., Randleman, spoke of the future of the Library Board of
Trustees. He said the loss of the Board would affect stability. He urged the Board to make their
decision maintaining transparency and fairness.
Susan Scott, 516 W. Kivett St., Asheboro, spoke in favor of keeping the current Library Board
of Trustees. The public library should be open to all citizens.
Harriet Moulder, 416 Rising Sun Way, Franklinville, supports the Library Board of Trustees.
The public library should be open to all citizens regardless of race, ethnicity, and religion. The
library is not forcing ideas on people.
Alison Eng, 908 Ross Harris Rd., Asheboro, asked the Board to consider the Library Board of
Trustees carefully.
Clyde Foust, 3746 Midway Acres, Asheboro, said there are parents with transgender children
in our community going to the library asking for resources. Books in the library can help others.
Parents trying their hardest to raise a child different from themselves would not have the
opportunity to find a resource if books are moved or banned all together.
Commissioners Updates
Commissioner Rivenbark said there has been misinformation about what is wanted. The idea
is not to ban books but move certain topics to a more appropriate place in the Library.
Commissioner Allen stated that Trillium had recently issued a report. It seems that Randolph
County will have more representation on a board with them. He was appointed to that Board.
Adjournment
At 7:32 p.m., on motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn.
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Darrell Frye, Chairman Kenny Kidd
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David Allen Hope Haywood
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Lester Rivenbark Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board
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