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December 5, 2022
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in a special meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the
1909 Randolph County Historic Courthouse Meeting Room, 145 Worth Street, Asheboro, NC
which rescheduled the regular meeting of December 6, 2021. Chairman Darrell Frye, Vice-
Chairman David Allen, Commissioner Kenny Kidd, Commissioner Maxton McDowell, and
Commissioner Hope Haywood were present. Also present were County Manager Hal Johnson,
Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer Will Massie, County Attorney Ben Morgan, Deputy
Clerk to the Board Sarah Pack, and Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco. Chaplain Bill Hatfield from
the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of
Allegiance. The meeting was livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Administration of Oaths of Office
Oaths of Office were administered by The Honorable James (Jimmy) Hill to Commissioners
David Allen, Darrell Frye, and Hope Haywood, and Soil & Water Conservation District
Supervisors William T. Alston, Carrie Guess-Slatosky, and Brian Ward.
Reorganization of the Board
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 4-1 with Haywood opposing to
elect Darrell Frye as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
On motion of Frye, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 to elect David Allen as Vice-
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Ben Morgan as the
County Attorney.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Dana Crisco as
Clerk to the Board.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Sarah Pack as Deputy
Clerk to the Board.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve all Commissioner
appointments as follows:
Hope Haywood Representative to the Board of Health;
Maxton McDowell as Representative to the Social Services Board;
Kenny Kidd as Representative to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council;
Darrell Frye as Transportation Advisory Committee Representative to the High Point
Metropolitan Planning Organization (HPMPO);
Maxton McDowell as Alternate Transportation Advisory Committee Representative to
the High Point Metropolitan Planning Organization (HPMPO);
Maxton McDowell as Transportation Advisory Committee Representative to the
Piedmont Triad Rural Planning Organization (RPO);
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Hope Haywood as Alternate Transportation Advisory Committee Representative to the
Piedmont Triad Rural Planning Organization (RPO);
Darrell Frye as Delegate to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council;
Darrell Frye as Representative to the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation;
Kenny Kidd as Tourism Development Authority Liaison;
David Allen as Representative to Sandhills County Commissioner Advisory Board;
Hope Haywood as Corporate-Municipalities Wellness Coalition and Healthy
Communities Liaison;
David Allen as Voluntary Agriculture District Board Liaison;
David Allen as Piedmont Triad Regional Development Corporation (PTRDC) Liaison;
Darrell Frye as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners to the Regional
Partnership Local Workforce Development Area Consortium Chief Elected Official
Board;
David Allen as Liaison to the Animal Services Advisory 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 fifteen minutes.
Alan Pugh, 919 Parkview St., Asheboro, NC, spoke of opening the Public Library on
Sundays.
Tim Saunders, 1402 E. Allred St., Asheboro, NC, said his mother was a Librarian and he
agreed that the Library should open on Sundays. He praised the employees of the Elections
department. He also stated that there was a need for poll workers. Lastly, he asked for members
of different parties need to talk to each other.
Lester Rivenbark, 2771 Danny Bell Rd., Asheboro, NC, proposes that the Board take a stand
on removing drugs, especially marijuana.
DeAnna Hurley-Chamberlain, 8445 New Hope Rd., Denton, thanked the Board for the
allocation from Senator Dave Craven. The tax distribution is not enough to sustain the operation
of New Hope Volunteer Fire department.
Tammie Coley, 2619 Mountain Lake Rd., Asheboro, spoke in favor of moving the
Confederate Statue. She brought a Resolution from the Methodist Church that stated such.
Kenny Ramsey, 840 Murraytown Rd., Burgaw, is the North Carolina Division Lieutenant of
the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. He commended the Board on the quick reaction to
cleaning the statue.
Charlie P. Lyons, 1729 Shepherd’s Way, Asheboro, of First United Methodist Church, is
wanting the Confederate Monument moved. He started to read a resolution (Attachment A) from
the church.
Ann Hoover, Ann Ct., Asheboro, read the remainder of the resolution started by Mr. Lyons.
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Eli Harman, 822 Highridge St., Asheboro, was opposed to moving the Confederate Statue.
He stated that Randolph County has become more conservative since 2016.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda,
as presented, as follows:
approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2022,
Special Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2022, and Closed Session Minutes of
November 7, 2022;
approve Budget Amendment – TDA #6 ($150,000), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #40
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $150,000
4245,154
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Marketing $150,000
appoint Joanne N. Scott as a Deputy Finance Officer for the Jail Commissary;
approve Surety Bonds for Elected and Appointed Officials: Finance Officer Will
Massie ($500,000); Deputy Finance Officer TBD ($500,000); Tax Collector Debra Hill
($300,000); Deputy Tax Collectors: Sallie Cheek ($200,000), Sharon McMasters
($200,000); Deputy Finance Officers for Jail Commissary: Phillip R. Cheek ($10,000),
Joanne N. Scott ($50,000), Phyllis Calloway ($10,000) and Velvet Davis ($10,000);
Sheriff Greg Seabolt ($25,000); Register of Deeds Krista Lowe ($50,000);
approve Budget Amendment for Public Library ($16,146), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #41
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $16,146
4245,154
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Public Library $16,146
approve Budget Amendment for Insurance Reimbursement ($127,039), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #42
Revenues Increase Decrease
$127,039
Miscellaneous
4245,154
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Public Buildings $13,578
Information Technology $45,242
Emergency Services $68,219
appoint Karen Long and James Bittle and reappoint Julia Bowman, Jamie Brown,
Bryan Davis, Donovan Davis, and Christie McCorquodale to the Randolph County
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC);
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appoint Michael McKenzie to the Randolph County Juvenile Crime Prevention
Council;
approve Budget Amendment – Juvenile Day Reporting ($42,100), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #43
Revenues Increase Decrease
Miscellaneous Revenues $37,100
$5,000
Restricted Intergovernmental
4245,154
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Juvenile Day Reporting Center $42,100
approve Budget Amendment – Sheriff ($22,198), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #45
Revenues Increase Decrease
$22,198
Restricted Fund Balance Appropriated
4245,154
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Sheriff $22,198
approve Budget Amendment – Sheriff ($38,064), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #46
Revenues Increase Decrease
$38,064
Restricted Fund Balance Appropriated
4245,154
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Sheriff $38,064
approve Budget Amendment – Juvenile Day Reporting Center ($246,400), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #47
Revenues Increase Decrease
$
Restricted Intergovernmental
4245,154
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Public Library $
reappoint John Cable to the Randolph County Planning Board.
Public Health Dental Services Update
Public Health Director Tara Aker said for several years, recruitment and retention of a full-time
dentist has been a challenge for our department. To remedy this issue, Randolph County Public
Health and Kintegra Family Dentistry (KFD) have entered into a discussion regarding a
partnership that will create a sustainable option for consistent dental services. Ms. Aker introduced
Dr. William Donigan, Chief Dental Officer with KFD, gave an update of plans for the future of
dental services at Randolph County Public Health. He mentioned some other counties in North
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Carolina that use their services. Randolph County will be their 11 county that they serve.
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Kintegra will support the uninsured and underinsured citizens of Randolph County. Kintegra has
brick and mortar sites as well as mobile units.
Commissioner Haywood stated how important this serve will be. Children with healthy teeth
and gums do better in school.
Chairman Frye asked if the employees would be County employees or Kintegra employees.
Dr. Donigan stated that they would be Kintegra employees.
Commissioner Kidd asked how the process at schools worked. Dr. Donigan stated that the
children are already picked out by the school nurse and consent forms must be completed by the
parents before they will be seen.
Historic Courthouse Museum Plan Update
County Engineer Paxton Arthurs said the design of proposed renovations to the Historic
Courthouse is in its final stages. This project includes:
An elevator addition to the building to comply with ADA requirements.
Removal of the existing elevator and fire safety upgrades to the stairway exits.
Electrical and mechanical system upgrades.
Provisions for drainage and waterproofing in the basement.
Upgrades to the first floor for a future museum and exhibit space.
Mr. Arthurs introduced Chevon Moore with Hobbs Architects. She presented the details of the
final design along with an updated budget estimate and schedule timeline. If agreeable, it is asked
that the Board authorize this project to be advertised for bidding.
Chairman Frye asked where the handicapped parking would be. Ms. Moore said that it would
be in the back of the building.
Additionally, potential bidders will be prequalified to ensure the best outcome for the County.
State law requires that the Board approve of the grading matrix used to prequalify bidders. A
template from the State that we plan to use was included in the agenda packet. If agreeable, please
approve of this document for use in the selection process.
Chairman Frye asked if the additions were necessary. Ms. Moore said that these additions are
critical.
Vice Chairman Allen inquired if the building could be used during construction. Ms. Moore
said once the stairs in the rear of the building are demolished, the building cannot be inhabited
until there is a compliant egress in place.
Vice Chairman Allen asked about the air conditioning units. Ms. Moore said that three options
are required for a public building.
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On motion of Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 4-1 with Kidd opposing to 1)
authorize the Historic Courthouse Museum project be advertised for bids and 2) approve the
prequalifying document for use in the selection process.
Public Hearings and Resolutions for Fire Tax Districts
Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotton said many of the current fire protection tax districts
have a fifteen-cent cap on the tax rate. At the October meeting, the Board officially considered
moving forward to abolish the current capped county service districts for fire protection for
Bennett Fire Department, Seagrove Fire Department, Southwest Fire Department, and Ulah Fire
Department and replacing them with districts that do not have that limitation on taxation. The
proposed new service districts contain the same properties currently contained in the capped
districts for those areas.
For each district, the Board determined that the current cap on taxation has rendered or will
soon render the district obsolete for providing the necessary protection to citizens in the area. The
Board also considered the resident or seasonal population and population density of the proposed
district, the appraised value of property subject to taxation in the proposed district, the present tax
rates of the County and any cities or special districts in which the proposed district or any portion
thereof is located, the ability of the proposed district to sustain the taxes necessary to provide the
services planned for the district. After carefully considering these matters, the Board passed
resolutions, respectively, declaring the intent to create the proposed districts and calling for a report
to be prepared for each district in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes. These
Resolutions also set public hearings on the creation of these districts for 6:00 p.m. on December
5, 2022. Notice of those public hearings was mailed and published in accordance with statutory
requirements.
At this meeting, four public hearings will be held. At the close of these hearings, if the Board
finds that the current district is insufficient to provide the required protection and that there is then
a demonstrable need for providing fire protection services in the proposed districts, that it is
impossible or impracticable to provide fire protection services on a countywide basis, that it is
economically feasible to provide fire protection services in the proposed districts without
unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies and that there is a demonstrable demand for fire
protection service in the proposed districts, then the Board may pass resolutions abolishing the
current districts and creating the new uncapped districts. The changes, if made, will go into effect
on July 1, 2023.
At 8:20 p.m., Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearings and closed them when everyone had
the opportunity to speak.
Bennett Fire Protection District
No one spoke.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Resolution
Abolishing the Current Fifteen Cent Capped Bennett Fire Protection County Service District and
Creating a New Service District Without the Cap, as follows:
RESOLUTION ABOLISHING THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT CAPPED
BENNETT FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT AND
CREATING A NEW SERVICE DISTRICT WITHOUT THE CAP
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WHEREAS, the Bennett Fire Protection County Service District was formed
under 153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation of fifteen (15)
cents per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred
to as the “Capped District”; and
WHEREAS, increases in the costs of providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and first responder/ambulance services have rendered the current
service district insufficient to meet the needs of the district with the fifteen (15) cents
cap in place; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-306 allows for the current
Capped District to be abolished upon a finding that the need for the district no
longer exists and a public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-301 allows a County to
establish a county service district for the provision of fire protection services and
for the provision of emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services within the
district that has no cap except for the general rule that all tax rates in the district,
taken together, cannot exceed one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per one hundred
dollars ($100) valuation, hereinafter the “Proposed New District”; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of County Commissioners
abolish the current Capped District and create the Proposed New District, said
Proposed New District having the same boundaries and containing the same
properties as the current Capped District; and
WHEREAS, the Board caused a report to be prepared and available for public
inspection pursuant as required by North Carolina General Statute 153A-302; and
WHEREAS, the Board set a public hearing on this matter for December 5, 2022
and instructed the Associate County Attorney to mail notice of the public hearing,
at least four weeks before the date of the hearing, by any class of U.S. mail which
is fully prepaid to the owners, as shown by the county tax records as of the
preceding January 1 of all property located within the proposed district; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was also published in accordance with
statutory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Associate County Attorney certified the publication and mailing
of the notice of public hearing as referenced above, and the public hearing was
held; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Capped
District to be able to request a tax rate in excess of its current limitation, the
population of the Proposed New District, the appraised value of property in the
Proposed New District, the present tax rates in effect in the Proposed New District,
the ability of the Proposed New District to sustain the taxing of the Proposed New
District, the call history of the Proposed New District and other matters that the
Board deemed relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Board, having considered such matters, makes the following
findings:
1. The limitation on the tax rate of the Current District has rendered or
will soon render it obsolescent to the provision of fire protection and
emergency medical, rescue and ambulance services in the district; and
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2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection and
emergency medical, rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed
New District; and
3. It is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a
countywide basis; and
4. It is economically feasible to provide these services in the Proposed New
District without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies; and
5. There is a demonstrable demand for fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby abolishes the
Bennett Fire Protection County Service District that was formed under North
Carolina General Statute 153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services
and emergency medical, rescue and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation
of fifteen (15) cents per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby creates a new Bennett Fire
Protection County Service District for the provision of fire protection and
emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services pursuant to North Carolina
General Statutes 153A-301 and 153A-302 effective July 1, 2023, with the
boundaries shown on the map included as Attachment A to this Resolution and
containing the exact same properties that were included in the district being
abolished.
Seagrove Fire Protection District
No one spoke.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Resolution
Abolishing the Current Fifteen Cent Capped Seagrove Fire Protection County Service District and
Creating a New Service District Without the Cap, as follows:
RESOLUTION ABOLISHING THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT CAPPED
SEAGROVE FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT AND
CREATING A NEW SERVICE DISTRICT WITHOUT THE CAP
WHEREAS, the Seagrove Fire Protection County Service District was formed
under 153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation of fifteen (15)
cents per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred
to as the “Capped District”; and
WHEREAS, increases in the costs of providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and first responder/ambulance services have rendered the current
service district insufficient to meet the needs of the district with the fifteen (15) cents
cap in place; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-306 allows for the current
Capped District to be abolished upon a finding that the need for the district no
longer exists and a public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-301 allows a County to
establish a county service district for the provision of fire protection services and
for the provision of emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services within the
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district that has no cap except for the general rule that all tax rates in the district,
taken together, cannot exceed one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per one hundred
dollars ($100) valuation, hereinafter the “Proposed New District”; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of County Commissioners
abolish the current Capped District and create the Proposed New District, said
Proposed New District having the same boundaries and containing the same
properties as the current Capped District; and
WHEREAS, the Board caused a report to be prepared and available for public
inspection pursuant as required by North Carolina General Statute 153A-302; and
WHEREAS, the Board set a public hearing on this matter for December 5, 2022
and instructed the Associate County Attorney to mail notice of the public hearing,
at least four weeks before the date of the hearing, by any class of U.S. mail which
is fully prepaid to the owners, as shown by the county tax records as of the
preceding January 1 of all property located within the proposed district; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was also published in accordance with
statutory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Associate County Attorney certified the publication and mailing
of the notice of public hearing as referenced above, and the public hearing was
held; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Capped
District to be able to request a tax rate in excess of its current limitation, the
population of the Proposed New District, the appraised value of property in the
Proposed New District, the present tax rates in effect in the Proposed New District,
the ability of the Proposed New District to sustain the taxing of the Proposed New
District, the call history of the Proposed New District and other matters that the
Board deemed relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Board, having considered such matters, makes the following
findings:
1. The limitation on the tax rate of the Current District has rendered or
will soon render it obsolescent to the provision of fire protection and
emergency medical, rescue and ambulance services in the district; and
2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection and
emergency medical, rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed
New District; and
3. It is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a
countywide basis; and
4. It is economically feasible to provide these services in the Proposed New
District without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies; and
5. There is a demonstrable demand for fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby abolishes the
Seagrove Fire Protection County Service District that was formed under North
Carolina General Statute 153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services
and emergency medical, rescue and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation
of fifteen (15) cents per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby creates a new Seagrove
Fire Protection County Service District for the provision of fire protection and
emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services pursuant to North Carolina
General Statutes 153A-301 and 153A-302 effective July 1, 2023, with the
boundaries shown on the map included as Attachment A to this Resolution and
containing the exact same properties that were included in the district being
abolished.
Southwest Fire Protection District
No one spoke.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Resolution
Abolishing the Current Fifteen Cent Capped Southwest Fire Protection County Service District
and Creating a New Service District Without the Cap, as follows:
RESOLUTION ABOLISHING THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT CAPPED
SOUTHWEST FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT AND
CREATING A NEW SERVICE DISTRICT WITHOUT THE CAP
WHEREAS, the Southwest Fire Protection County Service District was formed
under 153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation of fifteen (15)
cents per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred
to as the “Capped District”; and
WHEREAS, increases in the costs of providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and first responder/ambulance services have rendered the current
service district insufficient to meet the needs of the district with the fifteen (15) cents
cap in place; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-306 allows for the current
Capped District to be abolished upon a finding that the need for the district no
longer exists and a public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-301 allows a County to
establish a county service district for the provision of fire protection services and
for the provision of emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services within the
district that has no cap except for the general rule that all tax rates in the district,
taken together, cannot exceed one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per one hundred
dollars ($100) valuation, hereinafter the “Proposed New District”; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of County
Commissioners abolish the current Capped District and create the Proposed New
District, said Proposed New District having the same boundaries and containing
the same properties as the current Capped District; and
WHEREAS, the Board caused a report to be prepared and available for public
inspection pursuant as required by North Carolina General Statute 153A-302; and
WHEREAS, the Board set a public hearing on this matter for December 5, 2022
and instructed the Associate County Attorney to mail notice of the public hearing,
at least four weeks before the date of the hearing, by any class of U.S. mail which
is fully prepaid to the owners, as shown by the county tax records as of the
preceding January 1 of all property located within the proposed district; and
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WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was also published in accordance with
statutory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Associate County Attorney certified the publication and mailing
of the notice of public hearing as referenced above, and the public hearing was
held; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Capped
District to be able to request a tax rate in excess of its current limitation, the
population of the Proposed New District, the appraised value of property in the
Proposed New District, the present tax rates in effect in the Proposed New District,
the ability of the Proposed New District to sustain the taxing of the Proposed New
District, the call history of the Proposed New District and other matters that the
Board deemed relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Board, having considered such matters, makes the following
findings:
1. The limitation on the tax rate of the Current District has rendered or
will soon render it obsolescent to the provision of fire protection and
emergency medical, rescue and ambulance services in the district; and
2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection and
emergency medical, rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed
New District; and
3. It is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a
countywide basis; and
4. It is economically feasible to provide these services in the Proposed New
District without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies; and
5. There is a demonstrable demand for fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby abolishes the
Southwest Fire Protection County Service District that was formed under North
Carolina General Statute 153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services
and emergency medical, rescue and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation
of fifteen (15) cents per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby creates a new Southwest
Fire Protection County Service District for the provision of fire protection and
emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services pursuant to North Carolina
General Statutes 153A-301 and 153A-302 effective July 1, 2023, with the
boundaries shown on the map included as Attachment A to this Resolution and
containing the exact same properties that were included in the district being
abolished.
Ulah Fire Protection District
No one spoke.
Chairman Frye closed the public hearings at 8:22 p.m.
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On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Resolution
Abolishing the Current Fifteen Cent Capped Ulah Fire Protection County Service District and
Creating a New Service District Without the Cap, as follows:
RESOLUTION ABOLISHING THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT CAPPED
ULAH FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT AND
CREATING A NEW SERVICE DISTRICT WITHOUT THE CAP
WHEREAS, the Ulah Fire Protection County Service District was formed under
153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation of fifteen (15) cents per
one hundred dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred to as the
“Capped District”; and
WHEREAS, increases in the costs of providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and first responder/ambulance services have rendered the current
service district insufficient to meet the needs of the district with the fifteen (15) cents
cap in place; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-306 allows for the current
Capped District to be abolished upon a finding that the need for the district no
longer exists and a public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-301 allows a County to
establish a county service district for the provision of fire protection services and
for the provision of emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services within the
district that has no cap except for the general rule that all tax rates in the district,
taken together, cannot exceed one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per one hundred
dollars ($100) valuation, hereinafter the “Proposed New District”; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of County Commissioners
abolish the current Capped District and create the Proposed New District, said
Proposed New District having the same boundaries and containing the same
properties as the current Capped District; and
WHEREAS, the Board caused a report to be prepared and available for public
inspection pursuant as required by North Carolina General Statute 153A-302; and
WHEREAS, the Board set a public hearing on this matter for December 5, 2022
and instructed the Associate County Attorney to mail notice of the public hearing,
at least four weeks before the date of the hearing, by any class of U.S. mail which
is fully prepaid to the owners, as shown by the county tax records as of the
preceding January 1 of all property located within the proposed district; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was also published in accordance with
statutory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Associate County Attorney certified the publication and mailing
of the notice of public hearing as referenced above, and the public hearing was
held; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Capped
District to be able to request a tax rate in excess of its current limitation, the
population of the Proposed New District, the appraised value of property in the
Proposed New District, the present tax rates in effect in the Proposed New District,
the ability of the Proposed New District to sustain the taxing of the Proposed New
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District, the call history of the Proposed New District and other matters that the
Board deemed relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Board, having considered such matters, makes the following
findings:
1. The limitation on the tax rate of the Current District has rendered or
will soon render it obsolescent to the provision of fire protection and
emergency medical, rescue and ambulance services in the district; and
2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection and
emergency medical, rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed
New District; and
3. It is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a
countywide basis; and
4. It is economically feasible to provide these services in the Proposed New
District without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies; and
5. There is a demonstrable demand for fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby abolishes the
Ulah Fire Protection County Service District that was formed under North
Carolina General Statute 153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services
and emergency medical, rescue and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation
of fifteen (15) cents per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby creates a new Ulah Fire
Protection County Service District for the provision of fire protection and
emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services pursuant to North Carolina
General Statutes 153A-301 and 153A-302 effective July 1, 2023, with the
boundaries shown on the map included as Attachment A to this Resolution and
containing the exact same properties that were included in the district being
abolished.
Mid-State Trailers Economic Development Project
Crystal Gettys, Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Business Recruitment Director,
said Mid-State Trailers was recently acquired back in the spring by ITZ NC Inc. who will continue
to do business as Mid-State Trailers. ITZ Inc. owns the operating assets while BWR NC LLC will
own the real estate, both companies are owned by Thomas Disch. Denton is the company’s first
location in NC for ITZ, Inc. who took over the manufacturing of the trailers from Mid-State and
will be adding their HandiRamp line to their production. HandiRamp manufactures handicap
ramps as well as industrial material ramps which will require adding approximately 26,000 SF to
their current facility in Denton to accommodate the increased demand for both their handicap
ramps and their wide range of material handling ramps.
HandiRamp has been headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, since 1958. HandiRamp
manufactures industrial ramp products, cargo van ramps, pet ramps, yard ramps, accessibility
products and home and safety products. The company also created a non-profit organization called
the HandiRamp Foundation that works to provide funding to assist qualified candidates in their
purchase of accessibility equipment.
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The company anticipates investing $527,829 in real property and will be creating 19 new jobs
paying an average wage of $46,967. The company is seeking a building use grant in the amount
of $100,000, there is no anticipated match for Randolph County however, the company’s
investment will certainly cover the traditional 5% match.
The EDC believes that ITZ NC Inc. dba Mid-State Trailers is an exceptional economic
development project for the County by generating significant investment in a building addition
and upgrades, increasing the value of the property, and result in the creation of 19 quality new
jobs. The EDC requests that the County approve the Resolution supporting the Building Reuse
Grant for Mid-State Trailers.
Commissioner McDowell commented that it would be an important development for the
County.
Vice-Chairman Allen asked if a Deed of Trust or something like it would be drafted. Ms. Gettys
said that
At 8:29 p.m., Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearing and closed it after no one wished to
speak.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Resolution
Authorizing the County of Randolph to Apply for a Building Reuse Grant for the Mid-State Trailers
Economic Development Project, as follows:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF RANDOLPH TO APPLY
FOR A BUILDING REUSE GRANT FOR THE MID STATE TRAILERS
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, the North Carolina General Assembly has authorized funds to be
used for stimulating economic development and job creation; and
WHEREAS, Mid State Trailers, located in Denton, Randolph County, was
recently acquired by ITZ, NC, but is continuing to be operated as Mid State
Trailers; and
WHEREAS, ITZ, NC owns the operating assets of Mid State Trailers, while the
real property it occupies is owned by BWR NC LLC, and both entities are owned
by Thomas R. Disch (Mid State Trailers, ITZ NC, BWR NC LLC and Thomas R.
Disch hereinafter referred to collectively as “Company”); and
WHEREAS, the Company has stated its commitment to invest five hundred
twenty-seven thousand eight hundred twenty-nine dollars ($527,829.00), in real
property, adding approximately twenty-six thousand (26,000) square feet to its
current facility in Denton, Randolph County, in order to add the manufacture of
handicap ramps and industrial material ramps to its production line; and
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WHEREAS, the Company has further stated its commitment to create nineteen
(19) new full-time jobs with an average annual salary of forty-six thousand nine
hundred and sixty-seven dollars ($46,967.00) in Randolph County; and
WHEREAS, the County of Randolph has been asked to file an application with
the North Carolina Department of Commerce for a Building Reuse Grant on behalf
of the Company; and
WHEREAS, said Grant is structured as a forgivable loan to be administered by
the County; and
WHEREAS, in the event that the Company does not meet the requirements of the
Grant, the County is responsible for ensuring that Grant funds are repaid; and
WHEREAS, the Company has agreed to secure the Grant funds through
granting a deed of trust or similar financial instrument to the County; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the Grant that the Company is eligible for is up to
one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County has held a public
hearing to consider whether to participate in this project by applying for the grant
and administering the grant if awarded; and
WHEREAS, upon the completion by the Company of this expansion project, the
Company will have expended five hundred twenty-seven thousand eight hundred
and twenty-nine dollars ($527,829.00), in real property investment, and will have
created a minimum of nineteen (19) new full-time jobs with an average annual
salary of forty-six thousand nine hundred and sixty-seven dollars ($46,967.00) in
Randolph County; and
WHEREAS, this economic development project will stimulate and stabilize the
local economy, promote business in the County, and result in the creation of a
number of jobs in the County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of
Randolph County, this 5th day of December 2022, as follows:
The County is authorized to apply for a North Carolina Building Reuse Grant
from the North Carolina Department of Commerce for the Mid State Trailers
expansion project as detailed herein.
Consideration of Adoption of Orders Concerning 2023 Reappraisal
Debra Hill, Tax Administrator, said the final step in the process leading up to the 2023
Reappraisal is the adoption of the Orders adopting the true value and present use schedules,
standards and rules, pursuant to NCGS 105-317. These documents were presented to the Board on
October 3 ,2022 and all required notices have been published, and the public hearing was held at
the Board’s November 7, 2022 meeting.
Following adoption of the Orders, a notice will be published, as prescribed by NCGS 105-317,
on December 7, 14, 21, and 28, stating that the Orders were duly adopted and are available for
public inspection in the Office of the County’s Assessor. The notice will also state that any
property owner who asserts that these schedules, standards and rules are invalid may appeal them
to the North Carolina Property Tax Commission within 30 days from December 7, 2022.
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Ms. Hill requested the Board adopt An Order Concerning the Present Use Schedule of Values,
Standards and Rules to be used in appraising Real Property at its True Value for the January 1,
2023 Reappraisal, and An Order Concerning the Market Value Schedule of Values, Standards and
Rules to be used in appraising Real Property at its Market Value for the January 1, 2023
Reappraisal. The schedule has been available for public viewing since October 2022.
Vice Chairman Allen is on the Present-Use Value Advisory Board. The Board met in the spring
of 2022 to plan for the 2023 year and adjust the process to determine present use value.
Chairman Frye asked if properties still had to produce a minimum level of income in order to
qualify for present use. Ms. Hill said the amount works out to $100 gross profit per acre for open
agricultural land. The profit must be obtained from production directly from the property. Ten
acres is the minimum.
On motion of Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an Order
Concerning the Present Use Schedule of Values, Standards and Rules to be used in appraising
Real Property at its Present Use Value for the January 1, 2023 Revaluation.
On motion of Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an Order
Concerning the True (Market) Value Schedule of Values, Standards and Rules to be used in
appraising Real Property at its True (Market) Value for the January 1, 2023 Revaluation.
Opioid Update
Jennifer Layton, Assistant Health Director, gave an update on progress in preparing the funding
application package regarding opioid settlement funds. This process began in July with the
following goals in mind:
Ensure use of evidence-based programs & resources to address substance use disorders,
specifically opioid use disorder.
Build infrastructure to measure the impact of programs.
Strengthen community partnerships to improve access to care related to substance use
disorders.
In October 2022, the NC Association of County Commissioners assigned a staff member to
assist us in the preparation & implementation of the funding package. Leia Gearhart has a Master’s
degree in public affairs and brings experience in developing and implementing large funding
packages for local government. She has assisted in streamlining language and document flow,
alignment with NC Memorandum of Agreement and legislation, and assuring all County reporting
requirements are included. As a result, the document is nearing completion. Additionally, Leia
has met with Randolph County’s attorney, finance director, contracts/purchasing agent, and IT to
assure all County policies/auditing requirements are considered in this process.
Per general statute, a records retention of five (5) years of all opioid settlement related
documents is required. Leia and I have met with IT to develop a system to retain all required
documents for the 18-year span of settlement fund dispersal (applications, grantee reports, data
collection, etc.).
Ms. Gearhart spoke of the changes made for the reporting of the Opioid Settlement Funding.
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An appointed Executive Committee will evaluate funding applications. The Executive
Committee will use a standardized scoring matrix for reviewing applications. Using a scoring
matrix will ensure a fair and transparent process of evaluating proposals. Through careful review
of each proposal for alignment with NC Opioid Settlement MOA strategies and requirements, the
committee will make recommendations to the Board for consideration of funding.
Chairman Frye asked if Commissioner Allen would be serving on this Committee. He also
stated that Ms. Gearhart could act as staff during this project.
County Manager Hal Johnson explained how difficult the rules are to report on this money.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the formation of
the Executive Committee of Opioid Settlement Funding and appoint the JDRC Director, DSS
Director, RCEM Chief, ADRC Director, a Sandhills Center representative, a Sheriff’s Office
representative, the Assistant Health Director, and the Health Director as voting members and the
County Manager as an Ex Officio member.
Veterans Services Update
Veterans Services Director Elizabeth Wood said Randolph County Veteran Services is working
on a new project for homeless and at-risk veterans. After collaborating with Krista Lowe, this new
program will be operated out of the old Veteran Services Office through donations and volunteers.
The previous office is getting cleaned out and ready to stock. These donated supplies will be
everyday items that Veterans in need can use such as nonperishable food, cleaning and hygiene
products, and miscellaneous items. It is a hope to use this as a Resource Center so that Veterans
may find and use other local resources in their time of need. There are a number of local
organizations and people extend offers to help with his mission. It is the hope to have this space
opened up sometime in January and would like to thank all of those who have supported this
program.
County Manager Hal Johnson asked about the number of Veterans in Randolph County. Ms.
Wood said there are approximately 8,500 veterans in Randolph County, and during the COVID-
19 pandemic approximately 15,000 additional veterans from surrounding counties were served in
Randolph County.
Chairman Frye asked if there were issues with veteran suicide in Randolph County. Ms. Wood
said there are always issues with suicide when it comes to our veterans. Recently, several veterans
in the county were admitted to an inpatient treatment center for suicide prevention treatment.
Set Planning Retreat
On motion of Kidd, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 to set the Planning Retreat for
February 23, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A in the Randolph County Office Building.
County Manager’s Update
County Manager Hal Johnson had no updates.
Commissioners Updates
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Vice-Chairman Allen thanked Mayor AC Hurley from Franklinville for attending the meeting.
Chairman Frye asked how the Franklinville Library was opened on Sunday. Public Library
Director Ross Holt said that it had always been that way.
Adjourn
At 8:58 p.m. on motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn.
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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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