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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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