260604 Dept Budget Presentations
June 4, 2026 – Department Budget Presentations
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in special session at 3:00 p.m. in the
Historic Courthouse, 145-C 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.
The purpose of the meeting was to hear budget presentations by County Departments regarding
the Proposed FY2026-27 Budget.
Fee Schedules
Tara Aker, Public Health Director, stated that the changes indicated in the fee schedule for
2026-27 were vetted by the Public Health Team when they meet to compare pricing to neighboring
counties while considering costs.
Chairman Frye inquired if this schedule was just internal or was it required for other
organizations. Ms. Aker stated that it is a requirement of the State. He asked why a fee was being
removed. Ms. Aker responded that it was no longer used.
Brian Heilig, Building Inspector, said many of the fees that Building Inspections was
proposing were actually lower than the current ones.
Chief Jared Byrd, Emergency Services, is asking for the Special Event fees to change. The
current fees are not coming close to covering the expenses of the County. This will not be a
revenue source but will come closer to meeting the actual cost to the County.
Department Budget Presentations
Crystal Carpenter, Public Buildings Interim Director, said she is happy with their budget and
appreciates all of the support.
Jonathan Moody, Animal Services Director, stated he is pleased with the budget and thankful
for the backing of the Board.
RJ Williamson, IT Director, mirrors the sentiment of his colleagues.
Chairman Frye asked if there were any big software upgrades occurring in FY 2026-27. Mr.
Willamson said the Central Permitting upgrade and a platform upgrade for the Tax software are
inderway. They will also be enhancing security especially around AI.
Krista Lowe, Register of Deeds, stated her pleasure with the budget and the continued support
from the Board. Vice-Chairman Kidd, Chairman Frye, and Mr. Morgan agreed that the customer
Service given at the Register of Deeds is excellent and makes things easier for those filing
documents.
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Pam Resch, Juvenile Day Reporting Director, said she was pleased with the budget and the
Board support she receives.
Brian Heilig, Building Inspector, thanked the Board for their support and said the department
is content with their budget.
Board Member Carrie Slotosky, Soil and Water Educator Jessica Davis, and Chairman
Craig Frazier stated that the Engineer position had not been filled because the current salary level
was too low. They are requesting a reclassification with an additional $26,000 for the position.
Quintana Chambers, Child Support Services Director, stated they are happy with the budget
and thanked the Commissioners.
Kim Heinzer, Planning Director, said Planning is pleased with their budget.
Kristi Wallace, Wellness Director, thanked the Board for their support and noted that the
wellness offerings were more than just a benefit. Employees were improving their health and
keeping insurance costs down.
Tara Aker, Public Health Director, said the staff is satisfied with the FY 2026-27 budget.
Lauren Langley, Cooperative Extension Director, stated that she is happy with the proposed
budget. She thanked the Board and listed some highlights of the year.
Tracie Murphy, Social Services Director, said that the current proposed budget is great. With
upcoming Legislation, the department will likely need to adjust their budget.
Chief Deputy Steven Nunn made a presentation that requested items to compete with
surrounding agencies, higher incentives, and recruitment and retention. He asked the Board to
invest in Sheriff’s Office employees.
Chairman Frye inquired about the amount of lapsed salaries. Chief Deputy Nunn stated that
approximately $1.5 million was available.
Emergency Services Chief Jared Byrd thanked the Board for the efforts to make efforts to
recruit and retain 9-1-1 Telecommunicators. It has been very successful. He asked that one
position be added back to have equal numbers of employees on each shift.
Jill Williams, Human Resources Director, stated that she is happy with the budget. She
highlighted other items for consideration. She mentioned some possible additions to insurance
offerings.
Taylor Wright, Agricultural Center, is pleased with the budget. She gave some updates on the
event space and its usage.
Ross Holt, Public Library Director, is happy with the budget.
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Julie Alston, Adult Day Reporting Center Director, indicated that she is appreciative of the
budget.
Debra Hill, Tax Assessor, thanked the Commissioners for the increase for the 2027 reappraisal.
Paxton Arthurs, Public Works Director, stated that he was pleased with the budget. He said
White Goods Tax dollars were coming to the County again.
Chairman Frye stated that Veterans Services and Elections directors are not present. County
Manager Zeb Holden said that Veterans is requesting an additional position and Elections is
pleased with the budget.
Adjournment
At 4:40 p.m. on motion of Allen, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn.
Darrell Frye, Chairman Kenny Kidd
David Allen Hope Haywood
Lester Rivenbark Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board
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