c010410 IV _El Club Mex_Closed Session IV (El Club Mexicano) — January 4, 2010
At 5:38 p.m., the Board, already in closed session on another matter, began closed session on
a different matter relating to the location or expansion of business in the area, pursuant to NCGS
143-318.11(a)(4). Commissioners Holmes, Frye, Kemp and Holmes were present. Commissioner
Lanier was absent. Also present were County Manager Richard Wells; Will Massie, Finance
Officer; Darren Allen, County Attorney; Cheryl Ivey, Clerk to the Board; and Bonnie Renfro and
Harry Lane from Randolph County EDC.
Ms. Renfro, EDC President, said that a company that has been in operation for 10 years and
that is currently leasing a facility on Waketa Drive in Asheboro, is seeking a site to construct a
new 55,000 sq. ft. distribution center. The company is a major supplier of snacks to Walmart and
Spanish-speaking stores in a multi -state region. She said that the company has purchased a site in
Guilford County but is now facing challenges with water and sewer. The company is now
considering a site at Providence Park Business Park in north Asheboro. Potential investment is
$1.7-2 million in building and equipment, with 30 new jobs within 2'/z-3 years. Construction will
be green with tilt -up concrete walls and will include a full range of energy conservation and
environmental materials and standards. The company is seeking incentives to offset the initial
cost of project.
The Board directed Ms. Renfro to pursue this project and report to them at a later date.
Closed session on this topic ended at 5:50 p.m.
J. Harold Holmes, Chairman Darrell L. Frye
Phil Kemp
Cheryl A. Ivey, Clerk to the Board
Stan Haywood