060517 I Project PineClosed Session I – Project Pine— June 5, 2017
At 8:20 p.m., the Board convened closed session on a matter relating to the location or
expansion of business in the area, pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4). Commissioners
Allen, Frye, Haywood, McDowell and Kidd were present. Also present were County
Manager Hal Johnson; Finance Officer Will Massie; County Attorney Ben Morgan; Aimee
Scotton, Associate County Attorney; Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board; and Randolph
County EDC President Bonnie Renfro and EDC Vice President Kevin Franklin.
Randolph County EDC President Bonnie Renfro stated the project looks promising but the
client is not yet ready for any action until at least July or August. They are looking to secure an
easement and the EDC will be submitting a letter of intent for economic incentives.
At 8:26 p.m., closed session ended on this topic.
David Allen, Chairman Darrell L. Frye
Stan Haywood
Kenny Kidd
Maxton McDowell Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board