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260601 Regular Meeting June 1, 2026 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, Deputy Clerk Amber Cole, and Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco. Chaplain Kevin Walton from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was livestreamed on YouTube. Special Recognition Ms. Tammie Smith retired April 30 from the Tax Department with 35 years of service. Ms. Smith was recognized by Tax Assessor Debra Hill, 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. Carl Hicks, 744 Ivy Creek Dr., Randleman, hopes the new Library Board of Trustees will continue to make the Library an inclusive place to share ideas. Virginia Wall, 348 Lindley Ave., Asheboro, spoke of free speech and asked for transparency for the new Library Board of Trustees. Lydia Davenport, 1477 Walker Rd., Asheboro, thanked Chairman Frye for checking on her husband during a health scare. She then noted that a library should provide equal access for all citizens. Judy Saunders, 1402 E. Allred St., Asheboro, is upset that the Legislature is wanting to give taxpayer money to private schools. Karen Katula, 2100 Forest Haven Dr., Climax, does not think the Commissioners are representing the citizens appropriately. She is afraid that the new members of the Library Board of Trustees will remove books as directed by Commissioners. Charlie White, 482 Fairfax Ct., Asheboro, continues to be upset about how the Library Board of Trustees was removed and will be replaced with new members. Public libraries are not supposed to be censored. Chairman Frye asked Tracie Murphy, Social Services Director, to speak regarding World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Ms. Murphy explained that elders are being abused by caregivers. They 6/1/26 may be exploited financially or neglected by not receiving proper health care. Elder abuse will not be tolerated in Randolph County. Approve Agenda On motion of Rivenbark, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Agenda as follows:  Pull out Consent Item C: Approve Budget Amendment – Public ($100,000) to be voted on separately.  Remove Consent Item I: Appoint Starr Ayers, Jennifer Cole, Alvin Battle, Richard Callahan, Cindy Garrett, Steve Watson, and Cynthia Rogers to the Public Library Board of Trustees. Consent Agenda On motion of Kidd, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Consent Agenda, as follows:  approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2026;  adopt Proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, as follows: WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, World Elder Abuses Awareness Month is recognized in the month of June with the theme for 2026, Hands, Heart, Action, Small Steps, Big Change, emphasizing that it is unacceptable for any older adult to live in fear, be mistreated, or experience intentional harm; and WHEREAS, the number of adults over the age of 65 in Randolph County has increased dramatically and will continue to do so for many years. With greater longevity there become more occasions for older adults to experience maltreatment; whether physical, emotional, or financial; and WHEREAS, elder abuse is grossly underreported and overlooked even though each citizen has a responsibility to report any suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to their county social services department without fear of reprisal; and WHEREAS, in the FY 2024-2025, there were approximately 374 calls regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable and older adults made to Randolph County Department of Social Services; and WHEREAS, Randolph County ranks twenty-first in the number of people 65 and older in the State, with the age group of individuals aged 85 and older being the fastest growing age group; and WHEREAS, twenty-eight percent of adults 65 and older live alone, placing them at greater risk of social isolation and poor health outcomes. This leaves them susceptible to malnutrition, the most common form of neglect; and WHEREAS, financial exploitation has increased tremendously and has a detrimental impact on older adults causing them significant financial losses, particularly those individuals targeted because of their neurocognitive decline; and WHEREAS, abuse, neglect, and exploitation can occur anywhere in our community and swift action must be taken to ensure appropriate authorities, such as Randolph County Department of Social Services and law enforcement agencies, address these reports for older adults to receive the attention and proper care they deserve; and 6/1/26 WHEREAS, World Elder Abuse Awareness Month is a time for Randolph County citizens to reflect upon and commit to utilizing every tool and resource available to ensure Randolph County’s older adults can live their lives with confidence, dignity, and peace of mind knowing their later years are free from fear, hurt, and harm. NOW, THEREFORE, BE it proclaimed that the Randolph County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize June 2026 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Randolph County and encourages its observance by all citizens.  approve Budget Amendment - 2026 Timber Receipts ($14,013), as follows: 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance General Fund – Budget Amendment #63 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $14,013 Appropriations Increase Decrease Education $14,013  approve Project Amendment - Agricultural Center #20 ($500,000), as follows: Agricultural Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #20 Revenues Increase Decrease Investment Earnings $400,000 Miscellaneous (donations) $100,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Construction $500,000  approve Project Amendment - Franklinville Water and Sewer Improvement Capital Project, as follows: Franklinville W&S Capital Project Ordinance Amendment #5 Revenues Increase Decrease Sales Tax Reimbursement $8,847 Transfer from Rural Water Fund $142,400 Transfer from Coronavirus $53,297 Recovery Fund Appropriations Increase Decrease Engineering $200 Miscellaneous $48,173 Construction $29,491 Contingency $61,774 Coronavirus Recovery Fund Amendment #36 Revenues Increase Decrease $ Appropriations Increase Decrease Transfer to Franklinville $53,297 W&S Improvement Project 6/1/26 Contingency $53,297 Rural Water Infrastructure Fund Amendment #14 Revenues Increase Decrease $ Appropriations Increase Decrease $ Transfer to Franklinville $142,400 W&S Improvement Project Contingency $142,400  reappoint Tara Aker, Samantha Baker, Ann Hoover, Betty Hunt, Floyd Johnson, W. McDuffy Johnson, Tyler Keziah, Randall Russell, Robert Shackleford, and Carolyn Vickery and appoint Hannah Collins, Wendie Emerson, Angela Whitt, and Eboni Lewis to the Randolph County Aging Services Committee;  appoint Mariam Ahmed and Davis Gunter and reappoint Gayle Alston, Tammy Bennett, Elizabeth Cornejo, Anthony Grosch, Zeb Holden, Michael McKenzie, Greg Patton, Jonathan Sermon, Jaden Scott, and Samantha Varney to the Randolph County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council;  approve Interlocal Agreement and the associated Resolution for Public Health, as follows: RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN RANDOLPH COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR MEDICAL PROVIDER SERVICES WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute§ 160A-461 authorizes one or more units of local government to enter into agreements with each other to execute any undertaking; and WHEREAS, Randolph County Public Health (“RCPH”) currently employs a full- time Nurse Practitioner; and WHEREAS, the Chatham County Public Health Department (“CCPHD”) is currently short a medical provider. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Randolph County Board of County Commissioners hereby approves entering into an Interlocal Agreement between RCPH and the CCPHD, containing the following provisions: 1. RCPH will provide a medical provider to assist CCPHD at least 16 hours per week. 2. CCPHD will reimburse RCPH for salary, fringe benefits, and travel associated with the medical provider. 3. The Agreement will be effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and can be renewed in the next fiscal year upon mutual agreement. 4. The Agreement shall include a clause allowing for termination by either party upon 30 days’ notice to the other party.  approve 2026-2027 JCPC Annual Plan & Certification. Commissioner Rivenbark asked to recuse himself from the vote on Consent Agenda Item C, seconded by Kidd. The Board voted 4-0 to allow his recusal. 6/1/26 On motion of Kidd, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 4-0 to approve Consent Agenda Item C as presented, as follows:  approve Budget Amendment - Public Buildings ($100,000), as follows: 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance General Fund – Budget Amendment #62 Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance $100,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Public Buildings $100,000 Trillium Annual Report Anthony Ward, Mid-State Regional Vice-President, gave an annual update. Trillium does not provide the services but manages the services. He gave the member service line and behavioral crisis lines for the public. He listed local collaboration with various agencies. From July 2024 to June 2025, Trillium had invested $52,577,759 in services in Randolph County. Trillium is again asking for $844,000 for FY 2026-2027. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Project County Manager Zeb Holden stated when Waste Management of Carolinas, Inc. was contracted to operate the Great Oak Landfill in 2017, Randolph County retained the rights to the gases generated by the facility’s decomposing waste. Methane-rich landfill gas (LFG) can be monetized when converted into renewable energy sources. In recent years new technology has made turning this gas into renewable natural gas (RNG) more efficient. At the October 2025 Board meeting, WAGA Energy, Inc. was selected after a thorough RFP process as our preferred partner to construct and manage the gas recovery facility. Since October, staff along with outside legal representation from Fox Rothschild, LLP and consulting engineers from Smith+Gardner have been working with WAGA Energy, Inc. and Waste Management of Carolinas, Inc. on the following agreements: 1. Gas Rights & Development Agreement (Between Waga and Randolph County) 2. Triparty Cooperations Agreement (Between Waga, Waste Management, and Randolph County) 3. Site Lease (Between Waga and Randolph County) Together, these agreements clearly detail the operational benchmarks, financial responsibilities, and revenue-sharing models for all parties involved. By securing these terms, Randolph County establishes a predictable, long-term revenue stream. This project allows the County to generate significant non-tax revenue while completely neutralizing the capital risks associated with constructing and operating a high-tech energy facility. On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the “Gas Rights and Development Agreement” and the “Triparty Cooperation Agreement” in substantially the forms submitted and authorize the County Manager to sign. 6/1/26 On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the “RNG Facility Site Lease Agreement” in substantially the form submitted and authorize the County Manager to sign both this Agreement and a future Amendment to this Lease once a sealed survey and legal description of the premises has been completed to amend and replace Exhibit B with that survey and legal description of the leased premises. Randolph Senior Adults Association (RSAA) Floyd Johnson, Executive Director of RSAA, said the Aging Services Planning Committee (ASPC) considered the FY 2026-2027 Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) contract for year two of the three­year period. The services provided for year two will remain the same as in the current Fiscal Year. The categories of services are: 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 The ASPC unanimously recommended that Randolph Senior Adults Association (RSAA) and Regional Consolidated Services (RCS) receive the following allocations: RSAA Category 1 $677,873 RCS Category 2 $308,732 Total Randolph County Allocation $986,605 On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to 1) approve the allocated amounts for RSAA and RCS, and 2) approve the DAAS-731 funding for FY 26-27 and authorize the Chairman to sign any subsequent changes. Invictus Project Update Captain Justin Trogdon gave an update of the Invictus Task Force. It is a collaboration between Law Enforcement Teams in Randolph, Alamance, Davidson, and Forsyth Counties and the nonprofit Invictus Project. Their collective goal is to catch and prosecute child sex offenders. They work with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. They have made over 200 arrests to date. Inmate Food Services Major Ricci D’Angelo stated the Randolph County Sheriff's Office is proposing entering into a professional services contract with Kellwell Food Management, Inc. to provide comprehensive food services for the Detention Center. This partnership includes significant upfront capital investments and a competitive annual rate based on current population trends. As part of the proposed agreement, Kellwell Food Management Inc. has committed to the following financial contributions to the County: - Technical Grant: a one-time grant payment of $10,000 to the County. - Capital Investment: an investment of $17,000 dedicated to the procurement and installation of a floor-based orbital mixer for the Detention Center kitchen. The proposal is structured around the facility’s current Average Daily Population (ADP) of 340 inmates. Based on this figure, the projected total annual operating costs are $841,964. It is 6/1/26 important to note that the funds required for this contract are currently available within the Sheriff’s Office budget. This proposal allows the modernization of essential kitchen equipment at no additional cost to taxpayers while stabilizing the annual budget for inmate nutrition services. This recommendation for approval will ensure continued operational efficiency and compliance within the Detention Center. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to 1) approve the proposal from Kellwell Food Management Inc. for inmate food services and 2) authorize the County Manager to sign the associated contract. Continuation of Public Comment Jennifer Eagle, 7696 Union Grove Church Rd., Seagrove, spoke of the Library Board of Trustees applicants and her hope that they would have library science experience. Susan Scott, 516 W. Kivett St., Asheboro, said that the citizens have not had transparency in the process of adding the applicants for the Library Board of Trustees. Franklin Suggs, 412 Ivy Rock Ct., Randleman, asked about the transparency of reviewing applicants. He feels there need to be answers. County Manager’s Update County Manager Zeb Holden thanked the staff for attending the meeting. Commissioners Updates thth Commissioner Allen noted that Advocacy Days would be held in Raleigh June 9 and 10. He stated that County Manager Holden would be presenting there. Adjournment At 8:11 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 6/1/26