020320February 3, 2020
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.
Chairman Darrell Frye, Vice -Chairman David Allen, Commissioner Kenny Kidd, Commissioner
Maxton McDowell, and Commissioner Hope Haywood were present. Also present were County
Manager Hal Johnson, Finance Officer Will Massie, County Attorney Ben Morgan, Deputy Clerk
to the Board Sarah Pack, and Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco. Dr. Shackleford from Randolph
Community College gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment Period
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-52.1, Chairman Frye opened the floor for public comment and
closed it after everyone wishing to speak had done so. County Attorney Ben Morgan read aloud
the Public Comment Rules of Procedure.
Ronald Jantz, 200 Linda Dr., Archdale, supports Randolph County being a Second
Amendment Sanctuary. He quoted from the Declaration of Independence, "We hold these truths
to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with
certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" and
the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, "A well regulated militia, being
necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be
infringed." Laws do not stop criminals; they just makes it harder for law abiding citizens. Twenty-
three out of 100 counties have passed resolutions regarding Second Amendment rights. The
Second Amendment is not about owning guns but about the right of citizens to defend themselves.
There is not a gun problem, it's a people problem. "Guns can't choose their masters nor do they
control the devastation by the hand that commands them."
Gary Thompson, 5366 Covered Bridge Rd., Trinity, read a statement he had prepared.
(Attachment A following these minutes.)
Glenn Reeder, 3324 Carl Allred Rd., Franklinville, told a story of his father going to the
Farmers' Market and being approached by a criminal. His father revealed his gun to the criminal
and the criminal left. He gave other scenarios where criminals assaulted citizens not carrying guns.
He needs his handgun to help protect others and himself. He thanked Law Enforcement for their
duties to protect citizens.
Lisa Andrews, 133 E. Academy, Apt 2, Asheboro, said she supports Sheriff Gregory Seabolt
and represents "old ladies" that need to be well -armed. She supports Randolph County being a
Second Amendment Sanctuary.
Jordan Stein, 2297 Pine Ridge Rd., Mt. Airy, Director of Communications for Guns Owners
of America (GOA), thanked members of the audience for showing their support for gun ownership.
He spoke about Virginians fighting to keep their gun rights. There are other government officials
trying to take away gun rights all over the United States. Our rights are being violated. He urged
the Board to drop the regulations regarding no weapons on government property. By not allowing
concealed carry on Randolph County property, it puts people in danger of not being able to protect
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themselves and their weapons. Second Amendment Sanctuary counties have removed these signs.
He supports Randolph County becoming a Second Amendment Sanctuary.
Commissioner Kidd asked Mr. Stein to explain why passage of this Resolution is not just
symbolic. Mr. Stein said support by the Commissioners of a Resolution Supporting the Second
Amendment gives a message to lawmakers that "gun control is not welcome here."
Ruth Scanlan, 627 S. Cox St., Asheboro, asked Sheriff Seabolt to address some concerns she
has if the Resolution Supporting the Second Amendment is passed. She questioned if the following
things would be affected: prohibition on gun violence restraining orders, prohibition of carrying
weapons into schools, hospitals, or government buildings, allowing mental disorders to be
considered in background checks, and allowing background checks for all gun transfer transactions
including at gun shows and between friends and family members.
John Rogers, 1001 Kildaire Rd., Asheboro, said people were concerned with only the Second
Amendment. He was more concerned about the sex trafficking that will occur during the Furniture
Market in High Point in the next few weeks. He is concerned that the Resolution has only the
Sheriff responsible for enforcing the law. He suggested that the District Attorney also be named
in the Resolution to help interpret the law.
Renee Hayes, 6903 Fairview Church Rd., Trinity, said gun violence in the United States has
become a cause for alarm. Guns put others in danger instead of keeping them safe. The
Constitution must be ratified with a 2/3 majority of Congress before anything can change. A
Second Amendment Sanctuary can create a dangerous state of affairs when people decide to ignore
the laws. She urged the Commissioners to vote against the Resolution.
Resolution Declaring Support for the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution
Chairman Frye stated that the State of North Carolina does have more lenient gun laws than
some states. The Resolution is symbolic because the Board cannot pass any law that is more
restrictive than an existing law in the State. While the Resolution does give the position of the
Board, another Board that is seated could have a different view. He read the resolution aloud, as
follows:
RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR
THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
Whereas, pursuant to the United States Declaration of Independence, we "are
endowed by [our] Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,
Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness —That to secure these rights, Governments are
instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed;"
and
Whereas, pursuant to the United States Constitution, Article VI, § 1, Clause 2,
the Constitution "shall be the supreme law of the land;" and
Whereas, pursuant to the Second Amendment to the United States
Constitution, "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state,
the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed;" and
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Whereas, pursuant to the United States Supreme Court in Marbury v. Madison,
5 U.S. 137 (1803), "an act of the legislature, repugnant to the constitution, is void;" and
Whereas, pursuant to the United States Supreme Court in District of Columbia
v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008), the purpose of the Second Amendment to the United
States Constitution is to preserve and protect "an individual right to bear arms for
defensive purposes" unconnected with service in a militia; and
Whereas, pursuant to the United States Supreme Court in McDonald v.
Chicago, 561 U.S. 742 (2010), the Second Amendment to the United States
Constitution applies to the States through the incorporation doctrines of the Due
Process Clause and Privileges and Immunities Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to
the United States Constitution; and
Whereas, "the right of the people to keep and bear arms" is under threat by
elected and unelected officials from all levels of Government; and
Whereas, the members of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners each
have taken an oath to defend and uphold the Constitution of the United States; and
Whereas, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners wishes to declare its
continuing commitment to protect all Constitutional rights of the citizens of Randolph
County and is opposed to any law, regulation, or other act that unconstitutionally would
infringe on the rights of citizens under the Second Amendment to the United States
Constitution; and
Whereas, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners further wishes to
declare it will use every authority and power of the County to defend and protect the
rights of the citizens of Randolph County under the Second Amendment to the United
States Constitution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners, working with Sheriff Gregory J. Seabolt and the Randolph County
Sheriff's Office, within its powers, duties, and responsibilities, shall respect, protect,
and defend the Second Amendment rights of the citizens of Randolph County and the
Board will oppose, within the limits of the Constitution of the United States and the
State of North Carolina, any efforts to unconstitutionally restrict such rights, and to use
such constitutional means at its disposal to protect the rights of its citizens to keep and
bear arms.
Chairman Frye mentioned speaking with District Attorney Andy Gregson who told him
that "he didn't need a Resolution to know how to do his job." Chairman Frye stated that
another version had been given to the Board and will be part of the record. (Attachment B
following these minutes.) He said the Randolph County Republican Parry had presented a
Resolution of Support for the Second Amendment. (Attachment C following these minutes.)
They are at a conference in Winston Salem or would otherwise be here.
Sheriff Greg Seabolt was asked to speak. He quoted the Declaration of Independence and
mentioned the infringement of Second Amendment rights that were contested in the State of
Virginia. The Constitution is a living document that has been ratified many times and will
continue to change. Randolph County has one of the largest population of citizens in the
State who own guns. Proper gun use by law abiding citizens helps save lives. Sheriff Seabolt
said his job is to protect and serve the citizens. The laws of North Carolina must be upheld.
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The intrusion on citizen rights will not be tolerated. He stands firm alongside other Sheriffs
in the State to support the Resolution presented to allow citizens to defend themselves. He
urged the Board to support the Resolution.
Commissioner Kidd said he and the Sheriff worked together with some help with wording
from Mr. Stein to bring the Resolution to Support the Second Amendment to the Board. He
is proud of the patriots that came to the meeting to support this. In the Resolution one of the
statements "`the right of the people to keep and bear arms' is under threat by elected and
unelected officials from all levels of Government." He said he firmly believed that, therefore,
he worked with the Sheriff to present this Resolution. It's important that the Governor and
Attorney General know where Randolph County stands.
Commissioner Haywood asked if Dr. Rogers' comment about the District Attorney being
included in the Resolution language should be reviewed. Mr. Morgan said he respectfully
disagreed because it is not a law but a message to Raleigh where Randolph County stands on
this issue.
Commissioner Kidd clarified that District Attorney Andy Gregson stands with the Sheriff
and the Board to uphold the Constitution.
On motion ofKidd, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
Resolution Declaring Support for Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Recess
Chairman Frye called for a recess at 6:47 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 6:56 p.m.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
consent agenda as presented, as follows:
• approve Board of Commissioners minutes from regular meeting of 116120, closed
sessions of 116120 and 1114120, and special meetings of 1113120 and 1/14/20;
• approve Budget Amendment Friends of the Library Donation, as follows:
2019-2020 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment # 34
Revenues Increase Decrease
Miscellaneous $6,200
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Public Library $6,200
• approve Budget Amendment Mobile Library Project, as follows:
2019-2020 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment # 35
Revenues Increase Decrease
Miscellaneous $15,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
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Public Library 1 $15,000
approve Easement for Duke Energy for Property at Trinity Middle School;
reappoint Wilbert Hancock, Ken Austin, Bernard Beck, and Bobby Allen to the
Randolph County Voluntary Agriculture District (VAD) Board;
• approve Budget Amendment Library Trust Fund, as follows:
2019-2020 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment # 36
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $30,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Library Support $30,000
• approve Budget Amendment ASPCA, as follows:
2019-2020 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment # 37
Revenues Increase Decrease
Miscellaneous $10,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Public Health $10,000
• adopt Courthouse Renovations Capital Project Ordinance and Associated Budget
Amendment, as follows:
RANDOLPH COUNTY
COURTHOUSE RENOVATION
CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of the Randolph County Commissioners that,
pursuant to section 13.2 ofChapter 159 ofthe General Statutes ofNorth Carolina,
the following capital project ordinance is hereby adopted:
Section 1. Resulting from recommendations from a space utilization study, the
existing courthouse requires renovations and upgrades to better meet the current
and future needs of the court system.
Section 2. The officers of Randolph County are hereby authorized to proceed
with the capital project in accordance with all General Statutes ofNorth Carolina
and within terms of the contracts approved by the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners.
Section 3. The following amounts are appropriated for expenditures for the
capital project:
Professional Fees
Equipment and Furniture
Construction
$ 90,000
660,000
1,250,000
TOTAL: $ 2,000,000
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Section 4. The following amounts are anticipated to be available to complete
this capital project:
Transfer from General Fund $2,000,00
TOTAL: $2,000,000
Section 5. The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Capital
Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the
requirements of General Statutes ofNorth Carolina.
Section 6. Funds may be advanced from the General Fund for the purpose of
making payments as due. Reimbursement should be made in an orderly and
timely manner. Any advances between fiscal years must be approved by the Board
of Commissioners.
Section 7. This Capital Project Ordinance shall be entered in the minutes ofthe
Board of the Randolph County Commissioners and after adoption copies of this
Ordinance shall be filed with the finance officer, the budget officer, and the clerk
to the board.
Section 8. This Capital Project Ordinance is adopted on February 3, 2020 and
shall continue in effect until the project is completed.
2019-2020 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment # 38
Revenues
Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance
$2,000,000
Appropriations
Increase Decrease
Transfer to Courthouse Renovation
Capital Project
$2,000,000
• approve Budget Amendment Golden LEAF Grant Reimbursement, as follows:
2019-2020 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment # 39
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Transfer from ED Reserve
$209,385
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Other Economic Development
Appropriations
$209,385
Economic Development Reserve Ordinance
Budget Amendment # 5
Revenues
Increase
Decrease
Equipment Lease Revenues
$4,289
Appropriations
Increase
Decrease
Transfer to General Fund
$4,289
• approve Budget Amendment Walmart Community Grants, as follows:
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2019-2020 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment # 40
Revenues Increase Decrease
Miscellaneous $6,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Sheriff $6,000
• approve Budget Amendment Northgate Capital Project Transfer, as.follows:
2019-2020 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment # 41
Revenues
Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance
$200,000
Appropriations
Increase Decrease
Transfer to North ate Capital Project
$200,000
Animal Services Matters
County Manager Hal Johnson said last year had been a journey creating the new Animal
Services department. Elma Rae Greene was hired as the new director for Animal Services. The
Board set up the Animal Services Advisory Board (ASAB) to work with the department. The
members have made great suggestions especially about the new website for Animal Services. He
thanked the Public Health department for their support and hard work during the transition.
He asked for the Board to consider moving the fourteen full-time positions and one part-time
position from Public Health to Animal Services and move the remaining FY20 budget funds
through the budget amendment that was presented.
Mr. Johnson reiterated how the Board shows its commitment in the fact that the Chairman and
Vice -Chairman are both members of the ASAB as well as the County Manager being an ex -officio
member.
Commissioner Haywood appreciated the time spent by volunteers on all County boards. She
was complimentary to the citizens who take their time, pay attention to details, and help the
County.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted unanimously to create the new
Animal Services department, transfer the positions from Public Health to Animal Services, and
approve the budget amendment to the General Fund, as follows:
2019-2020 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment # 42
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $9,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Animal Services $743,613
Public Health $743,613
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Request to Move Parcels from One Fire District to Another
Aimee Scotton, Associate Attorney, said property owners whose homes lie within a certain
distance from their fire department receive a break on their homeowners' insurance rates.
Currently, that distance is 6 miles. If a home is located between 5 and 6 miles from a fire
department, the fire protection is rated Class 9, and there is a slight reduction in the homeowner's
insurance premium. If a home is located less than 5 miles from a fire department, the fire
protection may be rated lower than a Class 9 as determined by the North Carolina Department of
Insurance, and the discount could be as high as 30%. Recently, fourteen (14) parcels were
identified that are currently located in the Westside Fire Protection County Service District
(hereinafter "Westside"), between 5 and 6 miles from a fire department receiving a Class 9 rating
and a slight break on their homeowner's insurance. These parcels are actually located less than 5
miles from a Tabernacle fire department. Moving them from Westside to the Tabernacle Fire
Protection County Service District (hereinafter "Tabernacle") would move them to a Class 6 rating
and make them eligible for a much greater reduction in their homeowner's insurance premium.
One of these homeowners approached the County requesting this move, and since the other parcels
in his neighborhood were similarly situated, the recommendation is to move them as well.
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 153A-304.3, the board of county commissioners
may, by resolution, relocate the boundary lines between adjoining county service districts if the
districts were established for substantially similar purposes. The procedure for doing so is fairly
simple. First, the commissioners must call for a report to be prepared containing all of the
following:
a. Maps of the districts and adjacent territory, showing both the current and the
proposed boundaries;
b. A statement indicating that the proposed boundary relocation meets the
requirements of 153A -304.3(a);
c. A plan for providing service to the area affected by the relocation of district
boundaries; and
d. The effect that the changes in amount of taxable property will have on the
ability of the district to provide services or to service any debt.
Last month, the Board directed that this report be prepared. It was available for inspection in
accordance with the statute. A Public Hearing was set for tonight and was duly advertised in
accordance with statutory requirements. After the Public Hearing, the Board can change the
boundary lines between Westside and Tabernacle by adopting the resolution relocating the
boundary lines.
Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. and closed it after hearing no comments.
Commissioner Haywood said this request had come from a citizen. She contacted Fire Marshal
Eric Beard and he and Ms. Scotton collaborated to fulfill this request. She was happy that the
government could serve the citizens in this matter.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to approve
Resolution Transferring Property from the Westside Fire Protection County Service District to the
Tabernacle Fire Protection County Service District, as follows:
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RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING PROPERTY FROM THE WESTSIDE FIRE
PROTECTION CO UNTY SER VICE DISTRICT TO THE TABERNACLE FIRE
PROTECTION CO UNTY SER VICE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-304.3 allows a county to, by
resolution, relocate the boundary lines between adjoining county service districts ifthe
districts were established for substantially similar purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Westside Fire Protection County Service District and the
Tabernacle Fire Protection County Service District are adjoining districts and were
both created for the purpose ofproviding fire protection; and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners (the `Board') called for
a report (the "Report') to be prepared containing the following: maps of the districts
and adjacent territory, showing both the current and the proposed boundaries; a
statement indicating that the proposed boundary relocation meets the requirements of
153A -304.3(a); a plan for providing service to the area affected by the relocation of
district boundaries; and the effect that the changes in amount of taxable property will
have on the ability to provide services or to service any debt; and
WHEREAS, the Report was available for inspection in the office of the Clerk to the
Board for at least two weeks prior to the public hearing; and
WHEREAS; the Board has held a duly -advertised public hearing in accordance with
statutory requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners that the following fourteen properties are hereby transferred from the
Westside Fire Protection County Service District to the Tabernacle Fire Protection
County Service District effective July 1, 2020:
• Property Tax Identification Number 7722406345 located at 217 Applegate
Lane, Asheboro, NC 27205; and
• Property Tax Identification Number 7722405353, located at 5218 Old
Lexington Road, Asheboro, NC 27205; and
• Property Tax Identification Number 7722404259, located at 5226 Old
Lexington Road, Asheboro, NC 27205; and
• Property Tax Identification Number 7722402268, located at 5244 Old
Lexington Road, Asheboro, NC 27205; and
• Property Tax Identification Number 7722401340, located at 5268 Old
Lexington Road, Asheboro, NC 27205; and
• Property Tax Identification Number 7722400314, located at 5280 Old
Lexington Road, Asheboro, NC 27205; and
• Property Tax Identification Number 7722401562. The property has no
physical address but is more properly described in Deed Book 2024, Page
2525 of the Randolph County Registry; and
• Property Tax Identification Number 7722308481, located at 5294 Old
Lexington Road, Asheboro, NC 27205; and
• Property Tax Identification Number 7722306765, located at 5342 Old
Lexington Road, Asheboro, NC 27205; and
• Property Tax Identification Number 7722304811, located at 5358 Old
Lexington Road, Asheboro, NC 27205; and
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• Property Tax Identification Number 7722303805, located at 5374 Old
Lexington Road, Asheboro, NC 27205; and
• Property Tax Identification Number 7722301855, located at 5380 Old
Lexington Road, Asheboro, NC 27205; and
• Property Tax Identification Number 7722209871, located at 218 Jarvis
Miller Road, Asheboro, NC 27205; and
• Property Tax Identification Number 7722314651, located at 238 Jarvis
Miller Road, Asheboro, NC 27205.
Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD) Update
Kenny Sherin, Cooperative Extension Director, said in 2019, the Voluntary Agricultural
District (VAD) Board admitted farms into the program totaling 618 acres of land. As a result,
Randolph County now has over 25,665 acres of land enrolled in the program. Of this, 33 parcels
are enrolled in the Enhanced Voluntary Agriculture District with 1903.92 acres and 501 parcels
with 23,760.87 acres enrolled in the Regular Voluntary Agriculture District.
In 2019, a Forestry Workshop, the first in many years, was hosted to educate landowners on
forest management plans. With support and attendance from several local foresters, forestry
consultants, NC State Forestry Extension Specialists, and the Randolph County NC Forestry
Service, 50 landowners and participants were educated and had an opportunity to talk with
professionals on the subject.
Mr. Sherin thanked the Commissioners for their continued support and for the signs provided
for the VAD program. He also thanked the volunteers on the Board of Directors of the VAD for
their continued work and commitment. This has been a popular program with the farmers in the
county. He thanked the Board for recognizing the value of agriculture and agribusiness in
Randolph County.
Commissioner Allen is a participant in the program. He appreciated the signage and the
protection for the farmers. He hoped that more people would take advantage of the program. He
also commended the VAD Board for their work as well.
Chairman Frye asked if a solar farm on VAD land would disqualify the land. Mr. Sherin said
he would check the statutes.
Child Fatality Prevention/Community Child Protection Team Annual Report
Public Health Director Susan Hayes and Social Services Director Tracie Murphy, in accordance
with NCGS 143-576.1(a)(2), gave annual reports of the Child Fatality Prevention
(CFPT)/Community Child Protection Team (COPT) that included recommendations for systems
improvements that may prevent child fatalities in Randolph County.
Child Fatality Prevention Team
Ms. Hayes said the purpose of the Child Fatality Prevention Team is to review the deaths of all
Randolph County children. The review is to determine if system problems exist that contributed
in any way to the delay of or lack of services that might have prevented the death. If gaps exist,
the team works to improve/add services that will prevent problems for families in the future.
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There were 18 child deaths reviewed. There were six deaths from perinatal conditions, four
deaths from congenital birth defects, two accidental deaths (asphyxiation, unspecified threat to
breathing), five deaths from illnesses (such as viral infections, cancer, etc.), and one ill-defined or
unspecified causes. Ms. Hayes said the team identified no gaps. Education opportunities provided
for the team this year included a comprehensive review of how investigations are conducted by
the NC Highway Patrol when child fatalities occur by motor vehicle. No unsafe sleep
environments were identified last year.
Community Child Protection Team
Ms. Murphy said the purpose of the Community Child Protection Team (COPT) is to identify
systemic deficiencies in child welfare services or resources. Once identified, teams develop
strategies to address the gaps in the child welfare system within the county. The CCPT reviewed
eleven cases during the past year (January 2019 -December 2019). There were seven substance
abuse cases, three mental health issues, three domestic violence, one improper supervision, two
physical abuse, and two improper discipline cases.
The CCPT team review identified the following gaps and recommendations:
• Limited substance abuse treatment centers: CCPT recommended utilizing
neighboring counties.
• Mental health services for low income families are limited: CCPT recommended
looking into more intensive in-home preservation.
• Domestic violence: CCPT recommended continuing to utilize the Family Crisis
Center's domestic violence program and support groups.
• Increase public awareness about conditions that impact child welfare and improve
protection within the community: CCPT recommended continuous community
education with law enforcement, school system, daycare centers, medical
professionals, mental health facilities, and churches.
Action steps taken by the Department of Social Services (DSS):
• To increase public awareness, DSS has developed a high impact flyer and
informational flyer that clearly communicates how Randolph County children are
affected and how they can help. These flyers continue to be distributed throughout
the county.
• To continue open and clear communication between DSS and 911 Communications
each department had another on sight visit at each other's agency to discus and
update one another on any new processes and protocol of their agencies. DSS was
given access to 911 Communications' scheduling calendar. DSS is now able to
document on 911's scheduling calendar who the afterhours CPS Supervisor is and
how to reach them at all times.
Ms. Murphy said there were no Intensive Fatality Reviews conducted by the State Division of
Social Services.
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Commissioner Haywood was excited about having no unsafe sleep environments. She was also
glad that there had been collaboration between 911 Communications and DSS to document the
afterhours CPS Supervisor. Ms. Murphy stated that Donovan Davis and his team at Emergency
Services had been great to work with. She mentioned a collaboration for a community event that
she would present in March.
Commissioner Allen said the Sandhills facility in Asheboro had undergone an inspection
recently and he hoped that facility would allow for mental health assistance very soon. He stated
that a new facility will be built in Guilford County within the next 18 months to treat children with
mental health issues. There are other facilities being constructed that will serve adults with mental
health issues. Ms. Murphy said the community would benefit with the opening of this center.
Commissioner Haywood mentioned an organization that was trying to help homeless women
and children and suggested that a representative from DSS attend.
Commissioner McDowell asked if there was an increase in human trafficking in the county.
Ms. Murphy said there is not an increase but more awareness of the issue.
Reappraisal Quality Standards
Debra Hill, Tax Assessor, gave an update to the Board on an upcoming project for the Tax
Department's Real Property Section concerning reappraisal quality standards. The North Carolina
Department of Revenue (NCDOR) has adopted the International Association of Assessing Officers
(IAAO) Standard on Mass Appraisal of Real Property. This standard should be used in mass
appraisal of real property in North Carolina and in conducting countywide reappraisals required in
NCGS 105-286. The objective and the adoption of the IAAO standard is to provide a systematic
means by which assessors can improve and standardize the reappraisal process statewide. This will
ensure a fair, uniform, and consistent property tax system used by all 100 North Carolina counties.
A recommendation of NCDOR developed from the IAAO Mass Appraisal of Real Property is
to conduct a random sample of properties to determine the accuracy of the property tax record.
The guidelines say 1% of improved properties (residential and commercial) should be reviewed.
Randolph County's random sample is 488 properties. A staff appraiser will be conducting on-site
visits to determine accuracy of defined characteristics of the primary improvement. The results of
this sampling will determine when and what type of reappraisal should be conducted.
Chairman Frye asked if the same standards are being put on all 100 counties. Ms. Hill said
Randolph County is in the 75,000 or more population range. Smaller counties with fewer resources
would have slightly different standards.
Budget Meeting Schedule
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the
Proposed Budget Meeting Schedule for FY 2020-2021, as follows:
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Tuesdav 26
6:00- 6:40 F,111-
6:40- '7: 00 pmi.
7:00-720 p.m.
7:20-7:40 pmi.
Proposed Budget Presentations
Proposed Courity Budget
Asheboro City Schools
Randolph County Schools
Randolph Conuilimity College
''gra y, Jurie I Regulai- June Coin i,n issioner-s Meetirig
6.: 00 p. in.
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Thumday, June 4, County Depai4tuent presentations
6:00-8:00p,mi. All Comity Departments
IN'londay, June 8 Public Input
6:00 — 6:30 p.m. Conniumity Agencies Requestilig Financial Assistance
6:30 p.m. Fire DeFartnient Presentations
6:30 p.m. Nblic Hearings,
1) Appropriation to, R.9ndolph Economic Development Colp.
2) Proposed Courity Budget
INIonday, June 15 BudgetAdoption
00 p.m. Approve Close-out Budget Ailienchnents for FY 19-20
Capital hiiprovement Plan
Reviciv Capital Project Schedule for 2020-21
2020-21 Budget Adoption
Adopt Fire District Property Tax Rates
Adopt School District Property Tax Rates
Adopt County Fee Schedules
DIscussion of Manager's Proposed 2020-21 ]Budget
Adoptionof Filial County Budget and Courity Property Tax Rate
Approval of 2020 Audit Contract
Will Massie, Finance Officer, said federal and state laws require a local government's annual
audit to encompass testing of both financial statements and legal compliance, thus making it a
specialized service. The County has historically maintained a lasting relationship with its
independent audit firm, resulting in better service and a more efficient audit.
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Cherry Bekaert LLP has served as the County's independent auditor since 2005. The County
has been pleased with the level of service provided. Their base fee remained $59,000 since 2016.
The proposed base audit fee for the 2020 fiscal year is $60,700, which includes the audit of the
Tourism Development Authority. This is a 2.9% increase. Due to changes for a federal and state
Single Audit, there are contingent fees if they must audit more than four major programs ($3,000
for each additional program). He compared this fee with other counties the size of Randolph
County and considered it reasonable.
Mr. Massie asked the Board to authorize the Chairman to sign the contract with Cherry Bekaert
LLP for the audit of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.
Commissioners McDowell and Allen agreed that the price was good and Cherry Bekaert does
good work. Commissioner McDowell also said that Mr. Massie and his staff are well-prepared
making the audit easier.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Allen, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 2020
audit contract.
CCG Ranee and Complex, LLC Update
Ben Morgan, County Attorney, said there were no updates on the CCG Range and Complex,
LLC.
County Manager's Update
County Manager Hal Johnson said February was going to be a busy month. Monday, February
24Th is a rezoning appeal for a solar farm. February 27Th is the Planning Retreat. The County will
have a forum on the American Disabilities Act (ADA) on Thursday, February 6Ih. The Grievance
Procedure under the ADA was adopted in the 1980s. Leadership will meet and update the policy
to more modern standards for Commissioner approval.
Commissioners Update
Chairman Frye reminded the Board of the meeting on Thursday, February 13Th with the
Asheboro City School Board.
Commissioner Allen recognized Bobby Allen, VAD Board member, in the audience.
Adiournment
At 7:47 p.m., on motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to
adjourn.
Darrell Frye, Chairman David Allen
2/3/20
Kenny Kidd
Hope Haywood
Maxton McDowell
Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board
2/3/20
V
Randolph County, NC Sanctuary 2A
Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen of the Chamber. I stand before you today as a
proud Native of Randolph County.
With the ever-growing concerns with legislation creating laws that would go against our
one of a kind Constitution, we the people need to up hold the American lawof the land. We
need to secure our fellow patriots and make sure that our local government is going to hold
true to the oath of office and stand strong regarding our Constitution and our rights. We the
people have a duty to support and define our Constitution as Americans, Foreign or Domestic.
Today, I stand here and ask our Local Government to support us, the people of
Randolph County and push back against Radical Gun Laws that would only make it more
dangerous for our day to day life.
I am asking on behalf of Randolph County that we become a 2A Sanctuary County. Let's
send a bold, determined message to all of the Law makers of North Carolina and show them
that we will uphold the law of our Nation, our Constitution. American's far and wide must take
a stand to protect the freedoms we have. I refuse to pass down a torn Constitutional legacyto
my children.
I don't have to explain that a Sanctuary 2A County is nothing more than a symbolic
message to our Government of North Carolina. We must start somewhere. We cannot let our
rights as FREE citizens he taken from us.
Thank you ladies and a gentlemen for your time. I believe that our Local government
will make the right choice. God bless the [united States of America.
Randolph County Native,
Gary Ray Thompson
Commissioner Kidd proposed the
highlighted changes on 1-30-20.
RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT FOR
THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
Whereas, pursuant to the United States Declaration of Independence, we "are
endowed by [our] Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty
and the pursuit of Happiness.—That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted
among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed;" and
Whereas, pursuant to the United States Constitution, Article VI, § 1, Clause 2, the
Constitution "shall be the supreme law of the land;" and
Whereas, pursuant to the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, "A
well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people
to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed;" and
Whereas, pursuant to the United States Supreme Court in Marbury u. Madison, 5
U.S. 137 (1803), "an act of the legislature, repugnant to the constitution, is void;" and
Whereas, pursuant to the United States Supreme Court in District of Columbia u.
Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008), the purpose of the Second Amendment to the United States
Constitution is to preserve and protect "an individual right to bear arms for defensive
purposes" unconnected with service in a militia; and
Whereas, pursuant to the United States Supreme Court in McD0nald u. Chicago, 561
U.S. 742 (2010), the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution applies to the
States through the incorporation doctrines of the Due Process Clause and Privileges and
Immunities Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution; and
Whereas, "the right of the people to keep and bear arms" is under threat by elected
and unelected officials from all levels of Government; and,
Whereas, the members of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners each have
taken an oath to defend and uphold the Constitution of the United States; and
Whereas, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners wishes to declare its
continuing commitment to protect all Constitutional rights of the citizens of Randolph County
and is opposed to any law, regulation, or other act that unconstitutionally would infringe on
the rights of citizens under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution; and
Whereas, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners further wishes to declare it
will use every authority and power of the County to defend and protect the rights of the
citizens of Randolph County under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners, working with Sheriff Gregory J. Seabolt and the Randolph County Sheriff's
Office, within its powers, duties, and responsibilities, shall respect, protect, and defend the
Second Amendment rights of the citizens of Randolph County and the Board will not
authorize or appropriate public funds, resources, employees, agencies, contractors, buildings,
or offices to be used to restrict or infringe upon the Second Amendment. The Randolph
County Board of Commissioners will oppose, any efforts to unconstitutionally restrict such
rights, and to use such constitutional means at its disposal to protect the rights of its citizens
to keep and bear arms.
Adopted this the 3rd day of February 2020.
Darrell Frye, Chair
Randolph County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE RANDOLPH COUNTY GOP
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPOR T OFEFFOR TS TO CLASSIFYRANDOLPH COUNTY
AS A SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUAR Y
WHEREAS, The Declaration of Independence notes that "(all people) are endowed by their
Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of
happiness.";
WHEREAS, Government should not be empowered to remove rights that are granted by God
almighty;
WHEREAS, Thomas Jefferson wrote to James Madison during the Constitutional Convention
"What country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their
people preserve the spirt of resistance. Let them take arms.";
WHEREAS, The second amendment to the Constitution of the United States guarantees that "the
right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.";
WHEREAS, The second amendment exists to prevent government from becoming tyrannical;
WHEREAS, The second amendment allows for ordinary citizens to protect themselves and their
families from violent crime;
WHEREAS, A 1995 study by Kleck and Gertz notes that between 2.1 and 2.5 million instances of
defensive gun usage occur annually in the United States;
WHEREAS, A vibrant second amendment is critical for preserving the right of ordinary citizens to
enjoy traditions such as hunting and the shooting sports;
WHEREAS, The Constitution of the state of North Carolina ensures "The right of the people to
hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife is a valued part of the State's heritage and shall be forever preserved
for the public good.";
WHEREAS, The official platform of the Republican National Committee states "We uphold the
right of individuals to keep and bear arms, a natural inalienable right that predates the Constitution
and is secured by the Second Amendment. Lawful gun ownership enables Americans to exercise
their God-given right of self-defense for the safety of their homes, their loved ones, and their
communities.";
WHEREAS, We as a county party support the platform of the national Republican Party and
believe in preserving the second amendment rights of the citizens of Randolph county.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE
RANDOLPH COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY: The attached statement (Appendix A) shall be
approved as the formal position of the Randolph County Republican Party regarding the proposal of
designating the county a second amendment sanctuary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the attached statement shall be sent to the following parties
to make them aware of the formal position of the party.
1. Jerry Tillman, NC Senator — District 26
2. Patricia B. Hurley, NC House — District 70
3. Allen R. McNeill, NC House — District 78
4. Gregory J. Seabolt, Sheriff — Randolph county,
5. Darrell L. Frye, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners — Randolph county,
6. David L. Allen, Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners — Randolph county,
7. Kenny J. Kidd, Board of Commissioners — Randolph county,
8. Maxton C. McDowell, Board of Commissioners — Randolph county,
9. Hope B. Haywood, Board of Commissioners — Randolph county,
10. The Asheboro Courier Tribune
11. Any other parties deemed necessary and appropriate.
Done by the Bandoph County GOP Executive Committee on this day of 2020.
Appendix A.
The Randolph County Republican Party would like to forcefully voice our support for efforts being
undertaken by the Sheriff of Randolph county, Gregory J. Seabolt, and the Randolph county Board of
Commissioners to preserve, protect, and defend the second amendment rights of the citizens of our great
county. We readily endorse the proposal to classify Randolph county as a second amendment sanctuary.
The framers of our constitution stressed the importance of maintaining a well armed republic. George
Mason, one of the most forceful advocates for the second amendment rightly noted, "To disarm the people...
is the most effectual way to enslave them." Ha,,Ting just fought and earned freedom from an oppressive
government that had long denied rights, our founders well understood the need for a populace to defend itself
from threats, both foreign and domestic, and believed that the second amendment was the most effective
means for guaranteeing such a right. In addition, the second amendment has served to protect America from
her enemies abroad throughout history. It is widely believed that the Japanese hesitated to invade the mainland
of the United States during World War II due to the fact that the populace was substantially well armed. In
present day, the number of hunters in North Carolina alone far outnumber the size of many world armies.
Finally, the world we Eve in is full of threats and violence seems to have become common place. As such, we
must take action to prepare ourselves for our own self defense in all situations. As Republicans, we have long
stood by the notion that guns in the hands of well trained civilians make our society safer and this concept was
once again witnessed in December of 2019. A would be mass -shooter was stopped during a rampage in a Texas
church after only six seconds and unimaginable causalities were prevented by the presence of a well-trained
civilian with a lawfully owned firearm. We must preserve this same right to self defense in Randolph county.
As we witness the atrocious attacks on the second amendment being carried out by Democrats in our
neighboring state of Virginia, we join together as a county to reject these infringements on our rights.
Republicans historically pride themselves in advocating for individual liberty and the preservation of rights
granted to the citizenry by God, not the government. In accordance with the belief that the second amendment
is essential to our American way of life and must be preserved, we shall support every effort to protect it within
Randolph county and our state of North Carolina. While the attacks upon the Constitution witnessed in Virginia
have yet to be seen in North Carolina, there is little doubt that future prospective Democratic majorities in the
North Carolina General Assembly would try to act similarly. With this in mind, we must act preemptively to
protect our rights and we support wholeheartedly our local officials in their efforts to do so.
Sincerely,
The Executive Committee of the Randolph County Republican Party