c120312 II Project LibertyClosed Session II (Project Liberty) December 3, 2012
At 8:40 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, Lanier and Haywood were present. Also
present were County Manager Richard Wells; Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Finance
Officer; Ben Morgan, County Attorney; Aimee Scotton, Associate County Attorney; Cheryl
Ivey, Clerk to the Board; and Bonnie Renfro, Randolph County EDC President.
Aimee Scotton reported that, as instructed at the last Commissioners meeting in closed
session, she had drafted an agreement between the County and the State for the transfer of the $5
million that the State has set aside in its budget for the Liberty mega site, since we were urged to
make a formal request of this grant as soon as possible. The draft agreement was sent to the NC
Department of Commerce. It appeared that the State was eager to execute an agreement as
quickly as possible, but abruptly announced that they were not ready to make this public yet. Ms.
Scotton said that she would keep the Board informed and that it may be necessary to call a
special meeting at some point.
At 8:50 p.m., on motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to end
closed session.
J. Harold Holmes, Chairman Darrell L. Frye
Phil Kemp
Arnold Lanier
Stan Haywood
Cheryl A. Ivey, Clerk to the Board