070819 II Randolph Health
Closed Session II – Randolph Health — July 8, 2019
At 8:03, already in closed session on another matter, the Board convened in closed session
pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 143-318.11 for the purpose of discussing
competitive healthcare activities by or on behalf of Randolph Health, which discussion is
privileged and confidential pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 131E-97.3, as is
permitted by North Carolina General Statutes Section 143-318.11(a)(4). Chairman Darrell Frye,
Vice-Chairman David Allen, and Commissioners Kenny Kidd, Maxton McDowell, and Hope
Haywood were present. Also present were County Manager Hal Johnson, Finance Officer Will
Massie, County Attorney Ben Morgan, Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotton, Clerk to the
Board Dana Crisco, and Deputy Clerk Sarah Pack.
Chairman Frye gave an update on Randolph Health (Hospital) in preparation for the Special
Joint Meeting that would occur on July 9, 2019. With the Hospital still seeking a partner, he said
that Senate Bill 681 had a provision called the Rural Health Care Stabilization Program, designed
to aid rural hospitals who may be experiencing financial difficulties. If passed by the Governor, a
government entity may be eligible to borrow $20 million to build new health care facilities. The
money could not be used for operating costs. If the bill was approved, a referendum might need
to be held for voter approval. In discussions with the Local Government Commission (LGC),
Chairman Frye was not sure that the LGC would approve that loan.
At 8:50 p.m., on motion of Allen, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to end closed
session and return to open session.
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Darrell L. Frye, Chairman David Allen
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Kenny Kidd Maxton McDowell
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Hope Haywood Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board
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