120318December 3, 2018
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.
Commissioners Allen, Frye, Kidd, McDowell and Haywood were present. Also present were
County Manager Hal Johnson; Finance Officer Will Massie; County Attorney Ben Morgan;
Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board; and Dana Crisco, Deputy Clerk to the Board. Rev. Michael
Trogdon gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Administration of Oaths of Office
The Honorable Judge Vance Bradford Long administered oaths of office to Commissioners
David Allen, Darrell Frye and Hope Haywood and Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors
Matthew Canoy and Craig Macon.
Special Recognition: 4-H 2018 State Fair Winners
Allison Walker said Randolph County 4-H had several winners in type classes and
showmanship. They around thirty-four participate in the youth market turkey show, thirty kids that
show goats, twenty combined kids that show dairy and beef cattle and others had art and
photography exhibits.
Laura Jessup and Caroline Scarlett won Grand Champion and Reserve Champion in the NC
State Fair Youth Market Turkey Show on Friday October 12. They received their turkeys when
they were just week old poults in June. The 4 -Hers raised their poults from June to October to get
them ready for the NC State Fair. Their winning turkeys were auctioned off on Saturday, October
13, during the Sale of Champions. Laura Jessup's Grand Champion turkey was auctioned off to
Talley Farms for $7,500. Caroline Scarlett's Reserve Champion turkey was auctioned off to NC
Farm Bureau for $5,000. Laura and Caroline were two of thirty-five kids in Randolph County to
receive turkey poults to raise for the Youth Market Turkey Show.
Paison Cain won Reserve Champion Overall Open Wether Dam.
Chairman Allen presented Laura Jessup, Caroline Scarlett, and Paison Cain with certificates of
recognition for their Champion winners.
Introduction of Sheriff Seabolt's Administrative Staff
Newly elected Sheriff Greg Seabolt stated that Robert Graves had done a good job with the
Sheriff's Office during a tough time. He then introduced his Administrative Staff: Aundrea
Azelton-Chief Deputy; Steve Myers -Lt. Colonel, Major Greg Williams, Terry Story -Community
Liaison, Major Phillip Cheek, Capt. Phyllis Calloway, Capt. Betty Goins, and Major Victor Welch.
Sheriff Seabolt said they would put the Sheriff's Office back in the community.
Reorganization of the Board
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 3-2 with Allen and McDowell
opposing to elect Commissioner Frye as Chairman. At this point Chairman Frye assumed the
Chairman's seat and presided over the remainder of the meeting.
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On motion ofHaywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to elect Commissioner
Allen as Vice Chair.
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
appointment of County Attorney, Ben Morgan.
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 3-2 with Allen and McDowell
opposing to delay the appointments of Clerk to the Board and Deputy Clerk to the Board until
January.
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to make the following
appointments: Commissioner Haywood to Board of Health; Representative to the Social Services
Board, Maxton McDowell; Representative to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Kenny Kidd;
Transportation Advisory Committee Representative to the (HPMPO) High Point Metropolitan
Planning Organization, Darrell Frye; Alternate Transportation Advisory Committee
Representative to the High Point Metropolitan Planning Organization (HPMPO), Maxton
McDowell; Piedmont Triad Rural Planning Organization (RPO) Transportation Advisory
Committee Representative, Maxton McDowell; Alternate Representative to the Piedmont Triad
Rural Planning Organization (RPO) Transportation Advisory Committee Representative, Hope
Haywood; Delegate to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council, Darrell Frye; Representative to the
Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation, Darrell Frye; Tourism Development Authority
Liaison, Kenny Kidd; Representative to Sandhills County Commissioner Advisory Board for one-
year term, David Allen; Regional Partnership Local Workforce Development Area Consortium
Chief Elected Oficial Board, Darrell Frye; Owner's Representative/Steering Committee
Representative to the Greensboro -Randolph Megasite Project Agreement, Darrell Frye; Alternate
Owner's Representative/Steering Committee Representative to the Greensboro -Randolph
Megasite Project Agreement, David Allen.
Public Comment Period
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-52.1, Chairman Frye opened the floor for public comment and
County Attorney Ben Morgan read aloud the Public Comment Rules of Procedure.
Perry Connor, Mayor of Franklinville, 216 W. Main St., Franklinville, spoke in favor of the
ordinance prohibiting tobacco on local government property. He said that anything improving the
health of the citizens is a good thing. He stated that the litter from tobacco does not look good in
communities trying to attract new business.
Dwain Roberts, 300 S. High St., Asheboro, Commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans
Camp 1966, said this organization was now a member of the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of
Commerce and looked to be a greater part of the community.
Alan Ferguson, 4794 Troy Smith Rd., Liberty, spoke regarding his neighborhood near the
Megasite and some incidents that have occurred recently. The rezoning of property to Heavy
Industrial has created a negative effect for the homeowners there. He spoke of sightings of
trespassers on private property as well as an animal carcass loosely wrapped in a sheet. He asked
that everyone involved with the Megasite project help preserve their quality of life in the northeast
part of the county.
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Charles Lee, 1114 Rockridge Rd., Asheboro, spoke in favor of the ordinance prohibiting
tobacco. He said that tobacco use is the number one preventable disease in Randolph County.
Commissioner Haywood asked Dr. Lee if he was a former smoker. He replied that he had triple
bypass surgery at age 51 from smoking. He has been tobacco free since then.
Nancy Moss, 229 Albert Martin Rd., Franklinville, spoke in opposition to Carolina Guns and
Gear (CGG) Range and Training Complex, LLC, on Hwy 64 East. She said Causekeepers, Inc.
was a business corporation not a non-profit entity. The owners of Causekeepers set up Denim
Creek, LLC and purchased the Hwy 64 property under that name. Then, Triad Tactical Training
Center, LLC was set up. None of these businesses were non -profits.
Next, she spoke of "labels." She quoted the attorney for the gun range as saying a private club
is "a group of people associated because of a shared interest." She stated that the members do not
associate, interact or function as a group because their only involvement in the private club is
paying to shoot. "Labeling a business a club does not make it a club." The second "label" she
mentioned was non-profit. She said, "A business corporation can fill out a short two page form
and get the label `non-profit' from the state of North Carolina." Ms. Moss stated that Carolina
Guns and Gear has set up a state non-profit.
Ms. Moss stated that Carolina Guns and gear does do several things that benefit the community
but many for-profit businesses do as much or more. "Labeling a business as a non-profit doesn't
make it one."
In closing, Ms. Moss said that CGG Range and Training Complex doesn't belong in its current
location.
Commissioner Allen stated that he had been recently in the area of the range and heard the
noise. He said it was more than a nuisance and it was too close to the adjoining properties.
Commissioner McDowell asked if there had been a citation issued by the Planning Board. Mr.
Morgan said that there had been but the decision was appealed to Superior Court. He had scheduled
January 22nd with the court to revisit the order of the previous judge who requested additional
findings of fact and evidence about the club itself.
Commissioner Frye said the judge was looking at the legal standing of the company not the
nuisance of the range. Mr. Morgan agreed then explained that in an appealed case, the judge looks
at the evidence that has been documented. There are no testimonies. In this case, the judge will
look at the citation and the minutes to make a decision about the company being non-profit and
whether it should qualify for exemption from a zoning perspective. He said that the County has
taken the stand that the non-profit status does not affect the zoning.
Commissioner McDowell asked if this company was an LLC. Mr. Morgan said there are
multiple entities involved, one is duly incorporated as a non-profit with the Secretary of State of
North Carolina. Commissioner McDowell commented that they could be non-profit with the state
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but not necessarily a 501(c)(3) with the Federal government. Commissioner Frye asked if the
court will look at that information. Mr. Morgan said he didn't think that was in the record.
Commissioner Frye stated that even if the judge rules in the County's favor of the zoning, it
doesn't stop the shooting. Mr. Morgan confirmed that it would only go back to the Planning Board
at that point. Commissioner McDowell asked if going back to the Planning Board would stop the
shooting. Mr. Morgan said that the County would need to seek injunctive relief.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 4-1 with Kidd opposing to
instruct County Attorney Ben Morgan to research seeking injunctive relief against CCG Range
and Training Complex, LLC.
Mr. Morgan said he would prepare a memorandum about the process to present at the January
meeting of the Board.
Chairman Frye stated that during his tenure, there have been issues from the shooting
community. He said if the gun community used the same respect that they demand of others, there
would be no need for these discussions.
Marty Trotter, 748 Moore Rd., Asheboro, spoke in favor of the ordinance prohibiting tobacco.
He noted that the rule passed the Board of Health unanimously and that use of tobacco is the
leading preventable cause of death.
David Fernandez, Mayor of Seagrove, 134 W. Main St., Seagrove, spoke in favor of the
ordinance prohibiting tobacco. He said that even a few tobacco users can ruin an event. Seagrove
is a tourist destination and does not need smokers ruining things for a clean, healthy population.
"Tobacco free is good business." He stated that the Seagrove Board of Commissioners is getting
ready to pass an ordinance banning tobacco that is even more restrictive than the one to be
presented this evening.
Chairman Frye announced that Wayne Snyder, owner of Snyder Farms, had passed away.
Consent Agenda
Chairman Frye mentioned that Item I. on the consent agenda allows Robert Graves to purchase
his service weapon. Commissioner Haywood said that was an appropriate action and suggested a
resolution of thanks be drafted.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to direct the
Clerk to write a Resolution of Thanks for Robert Graves for his service during a tough time in the
County.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
consent agenda, as follows:
• approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of 11/5/2018;
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approve Surety Bonds for Elected and Appointed Officials: Finance Officer Will Massie
($500, 000); Deputy Finance Officer Suzanne Dale ($500, 000); Tax Collector Debra Hill
($300, 000); Sheri Greg Seabolt ($25, 000); Register of Deeds Krista Lowe ($50, 000);
Deputy Tax Collectors: Sallie Cheek ($200,000), Crystal Hudson ($200,000); Deputy
Finance Officers for Jail Commissary: Phillip R. Cheek ($10,000), Tammy R. Brady
($50, 000), Betty Goins ($10, 000), Phyllis Calloway ($10, 000);
approve Budget Amendment 911 for Site Development Capital Project Fund ($72, 000), as
.follows:
2018-2019 Budget Ordinance
Site Development Capital Project Ordinance Budget Amendment #11
Revenues Increase Decrease
Rental Fees $72,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Professional Services $9,800
Miscellaneous $81,800
• approve Budget Amendment #19 for Project Safe Neighborhoods ($10, 000), as follows:
2018-2019 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #19
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Transfer from Well -Being Reserve
$10,000
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Other Public Safety Appropriations
$10,000
• approve Budget Amendment #20. for Public Health ($7,996), as. follows:
2018-2019 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #20
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $7,996
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Public Health $7,996
• adopt Resolution ofAuthorization to Apply for FEMA Assistance, as follows:
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RESOLUTION
DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT
North Carolina Division of Ernemmey Management
Organization Name (hcreatler owned Organiration) Disaster Number:
Rmd*h County GowrnnMtt - NC FBM - DR4303 l
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Applicant's State Cognizant Agency for Single Audit purposes (If Cognizant Agemy h not assigned, please indicate) -
Applicant's Fiscal Year (FY) Start
Month
Applicant's Federal Employer's Identification Number
tib - 6001M
Applicant's Federal Information Pmccsaing Standards (PIPS) Number
PRIMARY AGENT
SECONDARY AGENT
Ages,t'sName Will Massie
Agent'sNaine Jared Byrd
Organization Randolph County
OrgenI"adon Randolph County
official Position Finanoe Officer
metal Position Major -Emergency Management
Mailing Address 725 MCDowell R C
Mailing Address 760 New Century Dr. ■
"y- ttuo-zip Asheboro, NC 27205
Clty,s>&tr'Z`p Asheboro; NC 27205
Daydme Telephoce (338) 318$310
Daytime, Telephone (336) 318-6913
Facnimite Number (336) 636-7586
Facsimile Number (336) 318-6951
Pager or Cellular Number
Pager or Cellular Number
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that Qto sho ecAmed Primary turd Secondary Agcws ere herciry attdrorized to excrare and fil c applications for &ckral a Wier stale assiattmoe on
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APPROVED this 7E day er : C 2
GOVERNING BODY
CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
Name and Title Randolph County Board of Commissioners
Now Darrell Frye
Name and Title Darrell Frye, ChainTen
official Position Chairman, Board of County Conwrilesionism
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Daytime Telephonic (336) 318-8300
CERTIFICATION
1, Amanda Verner, (Name) duly appointed and Clerk to the Board (Tide)of
the Governing Body, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed and
approved by the Governing Body of Rando" 0"* (Organization) on the aro dory ad
a.c.eoer 20 is.
Date: 1213/18 Slgaattrre: ��-
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appoint Darrell Frye as Voting Delegate for the NCACC 2019 Legislative Goals
Conference (Jan. 10-11 in Raleigh);
make the following Firefighters ' Relief Fund Appointment: Staley Matt Lineberry
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• approve the sale of the service weapon issued to Robert Graves at the full price to the
County;
• reappoint Jared Byrd, Donovan Davis, Bryan Davis, Jimmy Maness, Mandy Shields and
Scott Boyle to the Randolph County Local Emergency Planning Committee and appoint
Hope Haywood to fill the "elected official" Seat.
Update on Detention Center
John Wicker, Bordeaux Pre -Construction Manager, updated the Board on the progress of the
Detention Center plans and preliminary schedule, as follows:
Project Cost
$21,061,610
CM Contingency
$
515,680
Market Escalation
$
1,289,200
Bordeaux General Conditions
$
1,318,911
Bordeaux OH&P
$
1,289,200
Bond & Insurance
$
309,408
Total Construction Cost $ 25,784,009
Bid Phase Schedule:
Pre -qualifications Due — December 21, 2018
Advertisement to Bid — January 2019
Bid Documents Available — January 2019
Pre -Bid Conference — February 2019
Bid Date — Late February 2019
GMP Presentation to the Board March 2019
Mr. Wicker anticipated construction to begin late spring 2019 with substantial completion by
summer 2021.
Mr. Wicker explained some market factors that are causing the cost of construction to increase.
Those included tariffs, the NC Connect bond program causing a labor shortage, and renovation on
an existing, occupied detention center.
Chairman Frye asked if they would have difficulty finding sub -contractors. Mr. Wicker said
that would be a challenge based on the geographical location outside of the Raleigh, Charlotte, and
even Greensboro markets.
Chairman Frye asked if there would be additional delays. Mr. Wicker said that the schedule
was already at a fast pace and he didn't think it could go any faster. Commissioner Allen reminded
him that Bordeaux was hired to keep the project moving forward.
Chairman Frye mentioned the new Sheriff and his staff members that would need to be informed
of the progress to this point. He directed the County Manager to work with Bordeaux and have
meetings with new Sheriff's Office staff.
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Will Massie, Finance Officer, said under IRS rules, a local government must adopt a
reimbursement resolution if it anticipates spending monies on construction activities before the
actual financing occurs. Some grading work will be necessary at the Detention Center before the
entire contract process is completed.
Mr. Massie said the bond attorney has drafted a resolution. If acceptable, he asked the Board
to please adopt the resolution in order to maintain the current project schedule. A multi-year capital
project fund has already been established to account for professional fee costs related to the
Detention Center project, separate from the General Fund. The initial design costs were funded
through transfers from the General Fund. If the Board agrees to bid the project, the financing is
expected to occur in April 2019. This amendment will update the capital project ordinance to the
full expected cost of construction, and allow the contractor to begin some grading work at the site.
Chairman Frye asked what the costs of professional services went towards. Mr. Massie said
they were soft costs the County must pay. Chairman Frye asked if that was from Moseley
Architects and Mr. Massie confirmed that it was.
On motion of Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board unanimously agreed to adopt the
Resolution of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Randolph, North Carolina, Declaring
Its Intention to Reimburse Said County from the Proceeds of One or More Tax -Exempt Financings
for Certain Capital Expenditures, and approve the associated Budget Amendment, as follows:
RESOL UTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF
RANDOLPH, NORTH CAROLINA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
REIMBURSE SAID COUNTY FROM THE PROCEEDS OF ONE OR MORE TAX-
EXEMPT FINANCINGS FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.
WHEREAS, the County of Randolph, North Carolina (the "County'), is a political
subdivision organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the County has determined to pay the cost of (a) acquiring, constructing,
equipping, and improving a detention center (the `Detention Center Project') and (b)
constructing, equipping and improving facilities (including but not limited to cafeteria
upgrades, HVAC replacements and other improvements) for certain elementary and middle
schools within the Asheboro City Schools (the "School Improvement Project" and together
with the Detention Center Project, the "Project'); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for the County (the "Board') has determined
that certain moneys advanced and to be advanced by the County to pay such expenditures (the
"Expenditures') are available only for a temporary period and it is and will be necessary to
reimburse the County for the Expenditures from the proceeds of one or more tax-exempt
financings of the County in the form of one or more installment financings that are expected to
be authorized by the Board (collectively, the "Tax-exempt Financings').
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board as follows:
Section 1.
The Board hereby declares the County's intent to reimburse the County with the
proceeds of the Tax-exempt Financings for the Expenditures. The County reasonably
expects on the date hereof that it will reimburse the Expenditures with the proceeds
of the Tax-exempt Financings.
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Section 2.
Each Expenditure was or will be (a) of a type properly chargeable to a capital account
under general federal income tax principles (determined in each case as of the date
of the Expenditure), (b) a cost of issuance with respect to the Tax-exempt Financings,
(c) a nonrecurring item that is not customarily payable from current revenues or (d) a
grant to a party that is not related to or an agent of the County so long as such grant
does not impose any obligation or condition (directly or indirectly) to repay any
amount to or for the benefit of the County.
Section 3.
The maximum principal amount of the Tax-exempt Financings expected to be entered
into with respect to the Detention Center Project is $28, 000, 000 and the maximum
principal amount of the Tax-exempt Financings expected to be entered into with
respect to the School Improvement Project is $3, 000, 000, in each case plus such
additional amounts, if any, as shall be determined to be reasonably necessary for the
funding or payment of costs of entering into the Tax-exempt Financings.
Section 4.
The County will make a reimbursement allocation, which is a written allocation by
the County that evidences the County's use ofproceeds of the Tax-exempt Financings
to reimburse an Expenditure, no later than 18 months after the later of the date on
which the Expenditure is paid or the respective Project is placed in service or
abandoned, but in no event more than three years after the date on which the
Expenditure is paid. The County recognizes that exceptions are available for certain
preliminary expenditures, costs of issuance, certain de minimis amounts, expenditures
by small issuers (based on the year of issuance and not the year of expenditure) and
expenditures for construction projects of at least five years.
Section 5.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Randolph County Detention Center Capital Project Fund
Amendment #3
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Proceeds from Debt
$26,500,000
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Construction
$25,250,000
Furniture and equipment
$250,000
Contingency
$1,000,000
Request from Randolph Partnership for Children
Micki Bare, Randolph Partnership for Children Director of Marketing & Community
Engagement and Outreach, is requesting $5,715.00 for onboarding expenses to localize The Basics
materials in English and Spanish, including customized logo, videos, parent booklets and a
website.
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The BasicsTM, which was launched through Boston Basics, is a multi -tiered campaign based on
"five evidence -based parenting and caregiving principles that encompass much of what experts
find is important for children from birth to age three."
The Basics is anchored in brain research that tells us 80% of brain development occurs by age
three. This rapid development produces more than 1 million neural connections per second.
Critical foundations for cognitive skills associated with academic learning, as well as social and
emotional skills, are formed during this time.
In April 2018, Randolph County was selected as one of four NC counties for the KidsReadyNC
initiative being implemented by the Institute for Emerging Issues at NC State University. The
Randolph County core team chose to concentrate on the zero to three aged population in their work
under the Focus of Effort, which is High Quality Birth -Eight Care and Education. Goals for the
work that fit The Basics project include finding and generating resources, engaging families and
community members, improving quality of child care for infants and toddlers, and increasing
equity and inclusiveness to minimize gaps in services and outcomes
She said Randolph Partnership for Children received a $2,000 Think BabiesTM Mini -Grant, half
of which will be used to create and disseminate The Basics materials in targeted parent, early
childhood and policymaker awareness campaigns.
Currently, The Basics Learning Network includes 11 communities in addition to Boston. This
funding would allow Randolph County to be the 13th community nationally, and the 2nd in North
Carolina, to fully adopt The Basics through re -branding. Mecklenburg County kicked off their
Meck Basics campaign just over a month ago.
Once funded, Randolph County would have the tools for parents, caregivers and educators to
optimize brain development in the early years when it's most critical. By implementing The
Basics, parents, caregivers and early educators can greatly increase school and life success for
children in Randolph County. The plan is to kick off the campaign in January 2019.
The Boston Basics onboarding budget for the $5,715.00 is:
$ 15 Purchase URL
$2,500 Web development
$ 200 Customized caregiver booklets in English & Spanish (.pdo
$3,000 Customized logo and videos in English & Spanish
Onboarding work is contracted through The Basics, a non-profit organization affiliated
with Harvard University and the Department of Pediatrics at Boston Medical Center.
Ms. Bare said this is a one-time request.
Commissioner Allen said he is part of a committee working on this. He suggested that Ms.
Bare give information on the KidsReadyNC initiative and Center for Emerging Issues. She said
Randolph County is one of four counties chosen from Tier One and Two counties. They receive
training and technical assistance with issues from ages zero to five. The team that took the training
chose grade 3 reading proficiency as the area they wanted to improve and then address the gaps in
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a focus group of ages zero to three where they would have the most effect. This would not only be
for parents and infants but also the daycare workers in infant and toddler rooms. There is a greater
need but fewer spaces are available for the children.
Commissioner Allen stated that he had learned a great deal on this committee and commented
that what Ms. Bare presented was just a small part of what's going on. He said that this program
is not just about daycare. It is long-term child development. This calculates into good quality
citizens and skilled workers in the future. This project will not see its full results for at least fifteen
years.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
funding request of Partnership for Children for $5, 715 for expenses encountered with The Basics
Program and the associated Budget Amendment #21. as follows:
2018-2019 Budget Ordinance
General Fund --Amendment #21
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Transfer from Wellness Reserve
$5,715
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Other Human Service Appropriations
$5,715
Consider Adoption of Ordinance Prohibiting Tobacco on Local Government Grounds and
in Local Government Buildings and Vehicles
Susan Hayes, Health Director, said on October 23, 2018, the Randolph County Board of Health
adopted a rule prohibiting the use of tobacco products, including e -cigarettes, on local government
and municipal property. Eleven members of the Board of Health voted unanimously to approve
the rule prohibiting tobacco on local government grounds and in local government buildings and
vehicles. Boards of health (BOH) are charged with the responsibility of ensuring health and
wellness within local communities. This particular rule (one where tobacco is an issue), is the only
instance that requires the Board of County Commissioners to simultaneously adopt the rule.
Otherwise, in any other circumstance when a BOH passes a rule regarding the health of their
county, they have the final say with regards to that rule. This is a rule about healthy environments
for the 75% of Randolph County residents who do not use tobacco. This rule has the county's most
vulnerable populations at heart; the young, the old, those with diseases of the lungs and heart, and
those with other chronic diseases. Approving this rule shows Randolph County leaders walk the
walk, Randolph County is a progressive county, and a county where health and wellness is a
priority.
Ms. Hayes stated that each year 480,000 smoking related deaths occur in the US. The most
recent five years of available data (2012-2016) reveals that there were 776 cases of lung cancer in
Randolph County causing 545 people to die. The risk of lung cancer increases with age and
exposure. The longer you smoke or have to breathe second hand smoke the higher your risk of
developing lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in our county. 87% of
lung cancers are caused by smoking.
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Tobacco use is the number one preventable cause of death. According to the American Cancer
Society, smoking and the use of smokeless tobacco are responsible for the majority of all cancers
of the lung, trachea, bronchus, larynx, pharynx, oral cavity and esophagus. Childhood exposure to
second hand smoke can lead to upper respiratory infections, decreased lung capacity, ear
infections, behavioral problems, and learning difficulties. Pregnant women exposed to second
hand smoke have increased risk of delivering prematurely or having an infant die of SIDS.
Most e -cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain
development which continues into the early to mid-20s. E -cigarettes can contain other harmful
substances besides nicotine. Young people who use e -cigarettes may be more likely to smoke
cigarettes in the future. Use of e -cigarettes among adolescents has skyrocketed in recent years. E -
cigarette use among high school students jumped by 75 percent between 2017 and 2018. In North
Carolina, the overall increase in usage of e -cigarettes from 2011 to now among high school
students is 894% and among middle school students is 430%.
E -cigarettes can cause unintended injuries. Last year, the First fatality in the United States
occurred in Florida when a 38- year-old man's e -cigarette exploded causing a fatal wound to the
head. Including these products in policy is good practice for not only the health of those visiting
our offices but for the safety of those visitors. This rule communicates to the public that e -cigarette
use is not OK; Tobacco vs Smoke-free covers e -cigarettes.
She introduced Sam Varner, Wellness Administrator. He said that in 2016, the leading cause of
death in the US was heart disease but in Randolph County the leading cause of death was cancer
directly related to tobacco use. Randolph County ranks in the bottom 20% of North Carolina
counties with proactive tobacco policies. Eighty-eight percent of Randolph County employees do
not use tobacco products.
Facts from the Center for Disease Control and Ohio State University
1. Tobacco users cost employers $4,000 more per year in health care costs and nearly
$2,000 more per year in "unproductivity" due to tobacco breaks and absenteeism than
nonsmokers.
2. Worksites that allow smoking spend about $728 more per 1,000 square feet annually in
maintenance costs for office space compared to smoke-free worksites.
3. Smoking increases the risk of fires and injuries, which increase liability insurance costs
up to thirty percent. Cigarette smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease,
disability and death in the United States.
Testimony from Robert Cross, Public Buildings Supervisor
1. The only handicap entrance at the courthouse is under a shelter where tobacco -users
congregate.
2. Many handicap visitors using the courthouse complain about going through tobacco
smoke to enter the courthouse.
3. Cigarette butts and tobacco spittle are a major cleanup problem for the Maintenance Dept.
Mr. Varner said this will help our municipalities. Municipal employees will be offered tobacco
cessation classes at no charge through the Public Health department, free health coaching for
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tobacco cessation, and with grant approval, free prescriptions to stop tobacco use when attending
cessation classes.
He stated that having a prudent and proactive tobacco -free policy for our county will contribute
to economic development, lead to a healthier workforce, attract businesses, reduce healthcare
costs, and create a culture of wellness. It also fulfills part of the Strategic Plan -Public Health:
Vision, Goal & Strategies; Section B, Goal #3: Decrease the use of tobacco by the residents of
Randolph County. a. Strengthen smoke- and tobacco -free policies in Randolph County (e.g. at
parks and on government grounds). In closing he said the healthier we are, the better we are as a
County.
Ross Holt, Library Director, said he had spoken to the Board of Health and addressed the
concerns of library patrons walking through cigarette smoke to get into the buildings. He said that
patrons are from the youngest to the oldest of citizens and many have complained about the smoke
outside of the buildings. The fountain at the Asheboro library has become a smoking hangout
littered with cigarette butts. He stated the library should be a welcoming, pleasant place for all
patrons to enjoy.
Ms. Hayes said this rule is not about public places but government grounds. It is a self -
enforcing rule. Experience in the tobacco free campus where Public Health is located has been that
people stop when realizing it is a tobacco free campus. If they don't and continue to ignore requests
to stop, the fine is there as a tool. Good signage and sufficient education are usually all it takes.
Public Health will be able to provide signage.
She stated there are 15 counties and 38 municipalities with similar tobacco free policies.
There are economic benefits to tobacco free policies like this. Families want to live, work and
play in counties and municipalities where leadership values health and wellness.
She thanked the Board for thoughtful consideration of this rule. She said this is a huge
opportunity to position Randolph County as a leader in North Carolina for health, wellness and
economic growth. She requested that the Board of Commissioners approve and adopt the Board
of Health Rule to Prohibit Tobacco Products, including e -cigarettes, on Randolph County property
and the property of all cities, towns and municipalities.
Commissioner Haywood asked Ms. Hayes to verify the rule and the ordinance wording
regarding tobacco use. Ms. Hayes said that it is the usage that will be banned.
Commissioner Kidd said that the rule says it is prohibiting tobacco not just the use. Ms. Hayes
stated that the use is what is being prohibited not possession and this is a model rule used by other
counties in North Carolina. Mr. Kidd stated that the ordinance is "poorly written" and
"overreaching."
Commissioner Haywood suggested adding "the use of to the rule and ordinance.
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Commissioner Kidd stated that a "$50 fine is not appropriate." He said that the rights of
employees versus citizens are not the same. He recommended designated smoking areas instead
of this approving this ordinance.
Commissioner Haywood said this ordinance is not a punishment but a goal to sincerely take
care of the citizens.
Mr. Morgan stated that if the wording on the Resolution is rewritten and presented again in
January that it will be the first consideration and vote on the new proposal. If it is not unanimous
in January, then it would come back for a majority vote in February.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to delay action
until the January meeting, allowing the BOH to address and consider the wording concerns of the
Commissioners on the Ordinance Prohibiting Tobacco in Local Government Buildings and
Vehicles.
Compensation for Newly Elected Sheriff
County Manager Hal Johnson said that General Statute § 153A-92 provides for the
compensation payable to the sheriff. This statute provides that the salary of the newly elected
sheriff shall be no less than the salary of the departing sheriff, unless the board of county
commissioners adopted a resolution reducing the new sheriff's pay. To be binding, the resolution
must have been adopted at least 14 days before the last day for filing notice of candidacy for the
Office of Sheriff. If no such resolution was filed within that time period, the "salary, allowances,
and other compensation" of the newly elected sheriff shall be no less than what was provided to
the outgoing sheriff.
Per NCGS 153A-92, Mr. Johnson requested that the Board set Sheriff Seabolt's "salary,
allowances, and other compensation" as the newly elected Sheriff at the current salary of the
outgoing Sheriff, $96,955.68.
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Allen, the Board voted unanimously to set the compensation
for SheriSeabolt at $96,955.68.
Stream Mitigation
Hal Johnson, County Manager, said at the meeting on September 5, 2017, the Commissioners
approved an allocation of up to $100,000 to help with the cost of stream mitigation on the site that
was subsequently purchased by Fibertex Personal Care from J.P. Thomas & Co. The City of
Asheboro and J.P. Thomas & Co. also committed up to $100,000 since the total mitigation cost
was anticipated at that time not to exceed $300,000. The EDC secured the services of ECS
Southeast LLP to complete the wetland delineation and permit application.
On November 9, 2018, permit documentation from the Corps of Engineers was issued for
impact of 607 linear feet of stream on the site. The permit will be in force when 607 stream credits
are purchased from NCDEQ's Division of Mitigation Services. Because the rate for stream credits
increased on July 1 to $507.32, the total mitigation cost is $307,943.24 which would equate to
$102,647.746 for each of the three partners. The EDC is requesting a commitment from the City,
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County, and J.P. Thomas to each commit the additional $2,647.75 needed to purchase the
necessary stream credits.
The following budget amendment will authorize the transfer of fiends from the Economic
Development Reserve to the General Fund for disbursement.
Chairman Frye asked if the other parties have agreed to the additional funds. Kevin Franklin,
EDC, said that JP Thomas had agreed and the City of Asheboro would vote on it Thursday,
December 6th.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
Bud-aet Amendment #22 for additional stream mitization costs, as follows:
2018-2019 Budget Ordinance
General Fund --Amendment #22
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Transfer from Economic Development Reserve
$2,648
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Other Economic Development Appropriations
$2,648
County Manager's Update
County Manager Hal Johnson stated that capital project increases will impact the Board in
providing for the schools and the ag center. An update on the cost of the Asheboro High School
addition will be given in January.
Appoint Deputy Finance Officer for Detention Center
Will Massie, Finance Officer, said that officers who manage the collection and return of inmate
funds at the detention center should be appointed deputy finance officers, since these individuals will
need to be authorized to sign checks on the custodial bank account. They will only have access over
these inmate funds. They will also have an individual surety bond.
Please appoint the following as a Deputy Finance Officer for the Jail Commissary bank account:
Phillip R. Cheek, Betty A. Goins, and Phyllis L Calloway
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Phillip R.
Cheek, Betty A. Goins, and Phyllis I. Calloway as Deputy Finance Officers for the Jail Commissary
bank account.
Adjournment
At 8:37 p.m., on motion of Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to
adjourn.
Darrell Frye, Chairman David Allen
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Kenny Kidd
Hope Haywood
Maxton McDowell
Dana Crisco, Deputy Clerk to the Board
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