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February 6, 2023
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, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer Will Massie, County Attorney Ben Morgan,
Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Jenny Parks. Chaplain Bill Hatfield
from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of
Allegiance. The meeting was livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Special Recognitions
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt the Proclamations
honoring both Allen McNeill and Pat Hurley.
Chairman Frye presented a signed Proclamation to Allen McNeill for his service to Randolph
County.
WHEREAS, Allen McNeill has made numerous important contributions to the citizens
of North Carolina and, in particular, Randolph County, through his role as a community
and county leader; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McNeill served as a member of the North Carolina House of
Representatives from 2013 until 2023; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McNeill filled the unexpired term of Harold Brubaker on August 13,
2012; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McNeill has been an advocate for Randolph and Moore Counties on
many critical issues; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, Mr. McNeill has demonstrated his dedication to
providing a better quality of life for all citizens by devoting countless hours serving on
various boards, committees as well as state, regional, and local organizations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McNeill’s kindness, positivity, and genuine concern for others makes
him a friend to everyone.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners that we, too, acknowledge the talents, knowledge, leadership, and
dedication of Allen McNeill and the altruistic manner in which he has devoted himself to
the service of his fellow citizens continually for the last ten years. We take this opportunity
to formally express our appreciation and give accolades to a man who is a true servant
in every sense of the word.
Chairman Frye presented a signed Proclamation to Pat Hurley for her service to Randolph County.
WHEREAS, Pat Hurley has made numerous important contributions to the citizens of
North Carolina and, in particular, Randolph County, through her role as a community
and county leader; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hurley served as a member of the North Carolina House of
Representatives for nine terms from 2007-2023; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Hurley has been an advocate for Randolph County on many critical
issues; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure, Ms. Hurley has demonstrated her dedication to
providing a better quality of life for all citizens by devoting countless hours serving on
various boards and committees as well as state, regional, and local organizations; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hurley’s kindness, positivity, and genuine concern for others shows
in everything she does.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners that we, too, acknowledge the talents, knowledge, leadership, and
dedication of Pat Hurley and the altruistic manner in which she has devoted herself to the
service of her fellow citizens for a total of sixteen years. We take this opportunity to
formally express our appreciation and give accolades to a woman who is a true servant
in every sense of the word.
Lt. Michael Blackwell retired October 31, 2022 from the Sheriff’s Office with 30 years of service.
Mr. Blackwell was recognized by Chief Deputy Aundrea Azelton, after which, Chairman Frye
presented him with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
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Ruia Virginia “Gigi” Rogers retired January 1 from the Department of Social Services with 23
years of service. Ms. Rogers was recognized by Tracie Murphy, Social Services Director, after
which, Chairman Frye presented an engraved clock to Ms. Murphy in the absence of Ms. Rogers.
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.
Alan Pugh, 919 Parkview Street, Asheboro, would like the libraries to open on Sunday. He
suggested that the libraries open one hour later during the week allowing for operation on Sunday
from 1-6 p.m.
Sharon Castelli, 207 Eagle Lane, Asheboro, Superintendent of Uwharrie Charter Academy,
stated that the school’s ten-year renewal had been approved by the Department of Public Instruction.
Jane Braswell, 3762 High Pine Church Road, Asheboro, wants the Confederate statue moved.
Clyde Foust, 3746 Midway Acres, Asheboro, said the vote taken in March 2022 regarding the
Confederate Monument was an error. He hoped that moving the statue wouldn’t take ten years like
it did to desegregate the schools.
Jane Gant, 2713 Ledwell Road, Asheboro, said a fence was erected around the monument. She
stated that the Commissioners are ignoring citizen concerns. She also said that she had been told that
her road would be paved yet she has not received a response to that issue.
Chairman Frye said it was a work in progress.
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Tim K. Saunders, 1402 E. Allred Street, Asheboro, expressed concern about the recent attacks on
power substations.
Tammie F. Coley, 2619 Mountain Lake Road, Asheboro, has returned to Randolph County after
living in different places. She does not understand why Randolph County honors and celebrates the
Confederacy.
Franklin Suggs, 412 Ivy Rock Court, Randleman, believes the fair thing to do is move the statue.
Consent Agenda
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda,
as amended, as follows:
approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2023 and
Special Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2023 and January 10, 2023;
approve Budget Amendment – Juvenile Day Reporting Center ($1,500), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #59
Revenues Increase Decrease
Miscellaneous Revenues $1,500
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Juvenile Day Reporting Center $1,500
approve Budget Amendment – Public Health ($19,000), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #60
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $19,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
4245,154
Public Health $19,000
approve Budget Amendment – Public Library ($2,000), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #61
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $2,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
4245,154
Library $2,000
reappoint David Henderson to the Asheboro Planning Board as requested by the City of
Asheboro Community Development Division;
reappoint Sancia Coble to the Randolph County Adult Care Home Community
Advisory Committee as requested by the Piedmont Triad Regional Council;
approve K-9 Retirements and Adoptions as requested by the Sheriff’s office;
appoint Betty Jo Armfield to the Randolph County Library Board of Trustees;
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approve Budget Amendment #3 – I-74 Industrial Center Sewer Project ($93,100), as
follows:
I-74 Industrial Center Sewer Project
Budget Amendment #3
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
4245,154
Professional Services $93,100
Construction $93,100
reappoint Bobby Allen, Ken Austin, and Bernard Beck to the Randolph County
Voluntary Ag District Board, as requested by the Randolph County Voluntary Ag
District Board;
approve Budget Amendment – TDA #8 ($200,000), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #62
Revenues Increase Decrease
Occupancy Tax Distributions $200,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Personnel Cost $75,000
Operating Cost $14,500
Marketing Cost $110,500
approve Budget Amendment – Public Health ($40,000), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #63
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $40,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
4245,154
Public Health $40,000
appoint Jennifer Parks as Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners;
appoint Cyrena Welch to the Randolph County Child Fatality Prevention Team,
requested by the Health Director;
approve Audit Contract with Cherry Bekaert, LLP, as requested by the Assistant
County Manager/Finance Officer;
approve Budget Amendment – Emergency Services ($12,367), as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #64
Revenues Increase Decrease
Miscellaneous $12,367
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Emergency Services $12,367
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Health Department Renovation Update
Paxton Arthurs, County Engineer, gave an update on the Health Department (located at the Ira
McDowell Complex) renovations. This renovation involved reconstructing the Dental suite along
with upgrades to several clinical and office spaces. The project also includes various alternates for
pricing of upgrades to other ancillary spaces. That design is now complete. Robert Carmac, Smith
Sinnett Architecture, presented the final design and requested authorization to bid the project.
Tara Aker, Public Health Director, explained the reason for having so many alternates. She said
she has three grant funding sources that are restricted.
Vice-Chairman Allen asked if each alternate would increase the cost savings. Mr. Carmac said it
would.
Commissioner McDowell questioned the difference between the terms “update” and “renovate.”
Mr. Carmac explained that moving a door would be a renovation where as changing fixtures, painting,
and changing flooring would be updates.
On motion by Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize County Staff to
advertise the project for bidding.
Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Annual Update
Amber Scarlett, TDA Executive Director, reported that in reviewing the past year, it is important
to restate the TDA mission – to unify and lead the County in developing the Heart of North Carolina
as a family-friendly, affordable, and strategically located destination serving the leisure and business
travel, group tours, meetings, and sports and recreational tournament markets. The TDA remains
dedicated to making tourism work harder to positively impact the economy and the livelihood of
citizens who work in and benefit from tourism. The most important measures of success are those
that highlight the combined effort between the TDA and their tourism destination partners and
stakeholders. The TDA was able to continue successes in 2021 with a level of dedication and
determination for the organization’s mission.
A quick snapshot indicates the true, realistic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic within the
tourism industry and Randolph County. The TDA showed an increase of 65% in visitor spending and
occupancy tax revenues compared to 25.2% in 2020.
Vice-Chairman Allen stated his surprise that “Pottery” was searched more than the Zoo.
Commissioner Haywood asked if only Seagrove pottery was represented. Ms. Scarlett said it was
more than Seagrove.
Commissioner Haywood inquired if more places to stay were needed in the county. Ms. Scarlett
replied that as more events come to the county, more places would be needed.
Voluntary Agriculture District (VAD) Annual Report
Kenny Sherin, Cooperative Extension Director, gave the Voluntary Agriculture District Annual
Report to the Commissioners. In 2022, the VAD admitted farms into the program totaling 191 acres
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of land. As a result, Randolph County now has over 26,240 acres of land enrolled in the program. Of
this, 33 parcels are enrolled in the Enhanced VAD with 1,903 acres and 517 parcels with 24,145 acres
enrolled in the Regular Voluntary Agriculture District.
The NC Cooperative Extension Office, with the support of the Voluntary Agriculture District
Board, held the First Annual Randolph County Land Use Summit. Several speakers were secured,
including the Randolph County Manager, the Randolph County Tax department staff, Three Rivers
Land Trust, and Dr. Andrew Branan from NC State. Topics discussed included long-range county
planning, voluntary agriculture districts, farm tax considerations, conservation easements, and
succession planning. This was a free, four-hour event and was open to the public. Forty-two people
attended. The participants were comprised of farmers, landowners, and County leadership.
The resulting data indicated that more people will take advantage of the farmland preservation
programs available to them and think more in-depth about how their property will be transferred in
the future. As development pressure increases, is it believed participation in this annual event will
rise.
The VAD Board Members are also grateful for the Commissioners’ support for the Farm, Food,
and Family Education Center. The Center will help create a bright future for the agricultural sector
in Randolph County.
Vice-Chairman Allen has been involved in the process and stated that the committee is looking
for additional funding sources.
Commissioner McDowell said he liked that the center had so many areas for different activities.
It was much easier for him to imagine the layout.
Vice-Chairman Allen stated that many different organizations were involved in the planning to
make the facility very functional.
Child Fatality Prevention/Community Child Protection Team Annual Report
Tara Aker, Public Health Director, in accordance with NCGS 143-576.1(a) (2), presented the
following annual report to the County Commissioners of recommendations for systems
improvements that may prevent child fatalities in Randolph County.
Team Activities: Child deaths from calendar year 2021 were reviewed by the Child Fatality
Prevention Team. The Child Fatality Prevention Team met virtually four times during the calendar
year 2022.
There were 18 child deaths reviewed from the previous year (2021). Causes of death were:
Accidents 1
Birth defects 3
Illnesses 3
Perinatal Condition 2
Other 4
Suicide 2
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Homicide 2
SIDS 1
Total 18
The purpose of the Child Fatality Prevention Team is to review the deaths of all Randolph
County children birth to 17 years of age. The review is to evaluate 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.
The team made the following recommendations:
No gaps were identified.
The team requested and received suicide prevention for children and teens education.
Daymark Recovery provided this training in July 2022. During the training, Daymark
also shared suicide-related community resources with the team.
The team will seek and obtain education regarding SIDS and Safe Sleep for children in
2023 as this continues to be an ongoing issue that needs to be addressed.
The team will continue to address unsafe sleep conditions by making Pack n Play
portable cribs available along with safe sleep education through the Books for Babies
Program in partnership with the Randolph Partnership for Children and Randolph
Health.
Tracie Murphy, Social Services Director, in accordance with NCGS 143-576.1(a) (2), gave the
following annual report to the County Commissioners of recommendations for system improvements
in Randolph County.
Team Activities: The Community Child Protection Team (CCPT) met virtually 6 times during
January 1, 2022– December 31, 2022. Nine current cases of children under the protection of Social
Services were reviewed.
Areas of concern were:
Substance Abuse 5
Adult Mental Health Issues 2
Sex Abuse 1
Improper Discipline 1
Injurious Environment 5
Physical Abuse 1
Improper Supervision 3
Improper Care 1
Domestic Violence 2
Dependency 1
The purpose of the Community Child Protection Team (CCPT) is to identify systemic deficiencies in
child welfare services or resources. Once identified, teams develop strategies to address the gaps in
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the child welfare system within the county. The CCPT reviewed 9 cases during the past year (January
2022-December 2022). The following gaps and recommendations were identified:
Child deaths related to co-sleeping: CCPT had a training on safe sleep during a monthly
meeting presented by the Randolph County Health Department.
Mental Health services for low income families: CCPT recommended researching
additional intensive in-home preservation services.
Increase public awareness about conditions that impact child protection within the
community: CCPT recommended continuous community education with law enforcement,
school systems, daycare centers, medical professionals, mental health facilities and
churches.
Action steps taken by DSS:
DSS held another targeted training on Safe Sleep to educate all CPS employees on the
dangers of parents co-sleeping with their children.
To increase awareness and open communication between DSS and community partners
DSS was able to take part in the Asheboro Police Department’s and RCSO In-Service
Training educating them on making CPS reports as well as new child welfare policies,
and procedures.
To continue open and clear communication between DSS and 911 communications DSS
continues to use 911 communications scheduling calendar. DSS keeps 911
communications aware of our afterhours CPS Supervisor with their contact information
so that someone is readily available to them at all times.
DSS met with the Charter Schools, Randolph County and Asheboro City School nurses
and social workers keeping them abreast of all new child welfare policies and procedures.
To increase awareness, DSS met with Randolph County Partnership for Children staff,
educating them on how to make reports, child welfare policies, procedures, and signs to
look for.
Each entity was given informational handouts and flyers on how to report abuse, neglect
and dependency.
The State Division of Social Services conducted two Intensive Fatality Reviews during
this reporting period.
Commissioner Haywood suggested that a member from Uwharrie Charter Academy be added to
this team. Ms. Murphy stated that they would not exclude anyone.
Chairman Frye asked about a case in Guilford County where a child ingested heroine. Ms. Murphy
said she was not sure how the child in Guilford had accessed the drugs but she has seen cases of
ingestion in children in Randolph County.
Commissioner McDowell asked if children in the foster care system are becoming more violent.
Ms. Murphy said they are becoming more traumatized.
Commissioner McDowell questioned if Social Services is seeing more children with medical
issues. Ms. Murphy replied that children are showing more signs of physical trauma.
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Ms. Murphy spoke of a child with mental health issues that is violent. Chairman Frye asked if
that child was still in the custody of Randolph County. Ms. Murphy said he was.
Commissioner McDowell inquired if Social Services is having trouble getting treatment for the
child because of his behavior. Ms. Murphy said yes.
Vice-Chairman Allen stated that it is already difficult to place an adult in a mental health treatment
facility. It is even harder to place a child. Sandhills Center does have facilities for children in both
Richmond and Guilford Counties.
Communications Update
Chairman Frye said that Chelsey Butler has been with the County for a little over a year. He has
heard many compliments about her from people involved with Toyota.
Chelsey Butler, Public Information Officer, updated the Board of Commissioners on the role of a
Public Information Officer (PIO). It is the responsibility of the PIO to provide timely, relevant
County government information to the citizens of Randolph County which will promote transparency,
clarity, interactivity, timeliness, and reliability.
Ms. Butler said the duties of the PIO in Randolph County are as follows:
• Manage and develop Randolph County digital media assets for public communication
through social media and website.
• Produce and disseminate digital publications and graphics summarizing
Commissioners Meetings, actions taken, and County news updates.
• Provide central point of contact for media, develops and supports media strategy
for commissioners, administration, and departments. Manage and develop
County’s media presence.
• Provide communications and public relations educational opportunities for
County staff who manage communications functions for respective departments.
• Increase visibility and presence of Randolph County Government in the
community.
Ms. Butler stated that future initiatives would be a Crisis Communications Training Event, Crisis
Communications plan, and collaboration with departments.
Commissioner Haywood said that with the complexity of County government, it has been helpful
for Ms. Butler to do a summary to help the citizens better understand.
Fire Protection County Service Districts
Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotton said several years ago, the Board created county
service districts for fire protection and first responder, rescue and emergency services. These districts
were created with a fifteen-cent cap on the tax rate in order to mirror the rural fire protection districts
that they were replacing. Recently a few of the fire departments servicing these districts indicated
the need to request a tax rate in excess of the fifteen-cent cap, and it is expected that others will need
to do so in the future. In order to remove the fifteen-cent tax cap, the current districts need to be
abolished and replaced with districts that do not have the cap.
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The abolishment of the current districts is fairly simple. The Board will need to set a public
hearing to consider the matter, and at the close of the public hearing, the Board can pass a resolution
abolishing the district. Notice of the public hearing must be published at least one week before the
date of the hearing.
The creation of the new uncapped districts is slightly more complicated. For each of the requesting
districts, the Board will be creating a new county service district for fire protection and for first
responder, rescue and emergency services pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 153A-
301(a)(2) and (7). The process for the creation of these districts is found in NCGS 153A-302. The
Board has already followed this process for four fire districts. Ms. Scotton requested that the Board
begin this process for Coleridge-Erect, Fair Grove, Farmer, Julian, Northeast, and Staley Fire Tax
Districts. The process is outlined below:
First, the Board will need to consider the following for each proposed district:
a. the resident or seasonal population and population density of the proposed district;
b. the appraised value of property subject to taxation in the proposed district;
c. the present tax rates of the County and any cities or special districts in which the
district or any portion thereof is located;
d. the ability of the proposed district to sustain the additional taxes necessary to provide
the services planned for the district; and
e. any other matters that the Commissioners believe to have a bearing on whether or not
the district should be established.
Fire Marshal Erik Beard has provided a fact sheet for each district containing the items that are
required to be considered. The Board may also consider any other item deemed relevant to the matter.
Resolutions may be passed if the Board finds that the following apply for each respective district:
a. there is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection services in the district. For
each of these districts, we have provided the number of calls received during the past
year, so that you can see the need;
b. it is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a countywide basis;
c. it is economically feasible to provide the proposed services in the district without
unreasonable or burdensome tax levies; and
d. there is a demonstrable demand for the proposed services by persons residing in the
district. The number of calls in the past year is also information that can indicate the
demand for these services.
The resolutions make certain the findings, call for the creation of a report that must be made
available for public inspection and set public hearings on the creation of the respective new districts
for the regular Board of Commissioners meeting on April 3, 2023. The resolutions also set the public
hearing for the abolition of the current districts. Notice of the public hearing must be published at
least one week before the hearing and must be mailed to property owners within the affected district
at least four weeks before the hearing. The resolutions also direct the County Associate Attorney to
oversee these mailings.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a Resolution Making
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the Required Findings, Setting a Public Hearing on the Matter, and Directing the Associate County
Attorney to Oversee the Publication and Mailing of Required Notices and Preparation of Required
Reports for the Coleridge-Erect Fire District, as presented, as follows:
RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT
CAPPED COLERIDGE-ERECT FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE
DISTRICT AND THE CREATION OF A NEW SERVICE DISTRICT WITHOUT
THE CAP
WHEREAS, the Coleridge-Erect Fire Protection County Service District was formed
under 153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation of fifteen (15) cents per one
hundred dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred to as the “Capped
District”; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the fifteen (15) cent cap on the tax rate in the
district to be removed; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-306 allows for the current Capped
District to be abolished upon a finding that the need for the district no longer exists and
a public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-301 allows a County to establish
a county service district for the provision of fire protection services and for the provision
of emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services within the district that has no cap
except for the general rule that all tax rates in the district, taken together, cannot exceed
one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation, hereinafter
the “Proposed New District”; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of County Commissioners abolish
the current Capped District and create the Proposed New District, said Proposed New
District having the same boundaries and containing the same properties as the current
Capped District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Current
District to be able to request a tax rate in excess of its current limitation, the population
of the Proposed New District, the appraised value of property in the Proposed New
District, the present tax rates in effect in the Proposed New District, the ability of the
Proposed New District to sustain the taxing of the Proposed New District, the call history
of the Proposed New District and other matters that the Board deemed relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Board, having considered such matters, makes the following findings:
1. The limitation on the tax rate of the Current District have rendered or will soon
render it obsolescent to the provision of fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the district; and
2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District; and
3. It is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a countywide basis;
and
4. It is economically feasible to provide these services in the Proposed New District
without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies; and
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5. There is a demonstrable demand for fire protection and emergency medical, rescue
and ambulance services in the Proposed New District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board intends to pursue the
abolition of the Current District and the creation of the Proposed New District and
therefore sets a public hearing on the matter for 6:00 p.m. on April 3, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of the public hearing shall be published
at least one week before the hearing and that notice shall be mailed to the owners of
property in the district at least four weeks before the hearing, and the Board directs the
Associate County Attorney to oversee and certify the mailing and publication of said
notice; and
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that a report shall be prepared containing a
map of the Proposed New District, a statement that the Proposed New District meets the
findings contained herein, and a plan for providing fire service to the Proposed New
District, said report to be available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the
Board at least four weeks before the date of the public hearing referenced above.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a Resolution Making the
Required Findings, Setting a Public Hearing on the Matter, and Directing the Associate County
Attorney to Oversee the Publication and Mailing of Required Notices and Preparation of Required
Reports for the Fair Grove Fire District, as presented, as follows:
RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT
CAPPED FAIR GROVE FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT AND
THE CREATION OF A NEW SERVICE DISTRICT WITHOUT THE CAP
WHEREAS, the Fair Grove Fire Protection County Service District was formed under
153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services and emergency medical, rescue
and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation of fifteen (15) cents per one hundred
dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred to as the “Capped District”;
and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the fifteen (15) cent cap on the tax rate in the
district to be removed; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-306 allows for the current Capped
District to be abolished upon a finding that the need for the district no longer exists and
a public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-301 allows a County to establish
a county service district for the provision of fire protection services and for the provision
of emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services within the district that has no cap
except for the general rule that all tax rates in the district, taken together, cannot exceed
one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation, hereinafter
the “Proposed New District”; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of County Commissioners abolish
the current Capped District and create the Proposed New District, said Proposed New
District having the same boundaries and containing the same properties as the current
Capped District; and
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WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Current
District to be able to request a tax rate in excess of its current limitation, the population
of the Proposed New District, the appraised value of property in the Proposed New
District, the present tax rates in effect in the Proposed New District, the ability of the
Proposed New District to sustain the taxing of the Proposed New District, the call history
of the Proposed New District and other matters that the Board deemed relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Board, having considered such matters, makes the following findings:
1. The limitation on the tax rate of the Current District have rendered or will soon
render it obsolescent to the provision of fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the district; and
2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District; and
3. It is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a countywide basis;
and
4. It is economically feasible to provide these services in the Proposed New District
without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies; and
5. There is a demonstrable demand for fire protection and emergency medical, rescue
and ambulance services in the Proposed New District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board intends to pursue the
abolition of the Current District and the creation of the Proposed New District and
therefore sets a public hearing on the matter for 6:00 p.m. on April 3, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of the public hearing shall be published
at least one week before the hearing and that notice shall be mailed to the owners of
property in the district at least four weeks before the hearing, and the Board directs the
Associate County Attorney to oversee and certify the mailing and publication of said
notice; and
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that a report shall be prepared containing a
map of the Proposed New District, a statement that the Proposed New District meets the
findings contained herein, and a plan for providing fire service to the Proposed New
District, said report to be available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the
Board at least four weeks before the date of the public hearing referenced above.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a Resolution Making the
Required Findings, Setting a Public Hearing on the Matter, and Directing the Associate County
Attorney to Oversee the Publication and Mailing of Required Notices and Preparation of Required
Reports for the Farmer Fire District, as presented, as follows:
RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT
CAPPED FARMER FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT AND THE
CREATION OF A NEW SERVICE DISTRICT WITHOUT THE CAP
WHEREAS, the Farmer Fire Protection County Service District was formed under
153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services and emergency medical, rescue
and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation of fifteen (15) cents per one hundred
dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred to as the “Capped District”;
and
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WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the fifteen (15) cent cap on the tax rate in the
district to be removed; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-306 allows for the current Capped
District to be abolished upon a finding that the need for the district no longer exists and
a public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-301 allows a County to establish
a county service district for the provision of fire protection services and for the provision
of emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services within the district that has no cap
except for the general rule that all tax rates in the district, taken together, cannot exceed
one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation, hereinafter
the “Proposed New District”; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of County Commissioners abolish
the current Capped District and create the Proposed New District, said Proposed New
District having the same boundaries and containing the same properties as the current
Capped District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Current
District to be able to request a tax rate in excess of its current limitation, the population
of the Proposed New District, the appraised value of property in the Proposed New
District, the present tax rates in effect in the Proposed New District, the ability of the
Proposed New District to sustain the taxing of the Proposed New District, the call history
of the Proposed New District and other matters that the Board deemed relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Board, having considered such matters, makes the following findings:
1. The limitation on the tax rate of the Current District have rendered or will soon
render it obsolescent to the provision of fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the district; and
2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District; and
3. It is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a countywide basis;
and
4. It is economically feasible to provide these services in the Proposed New District
without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies; and
5. There is a demonstrable demand for fire protection and emergency medical, rescue
and ambulance services in the Proposed New District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board intends to pursue the
abolition of the Current District and the creation of the Proposed New District and
therefore sets a public hearing on the matter for 6:00 p.m. on April 3, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of the public hearing shall be published
at least one week before the hearing and that notice shall be mailed to the owners of
property in the district at least four weeks before the hearing, and the Board directs the
Associate County Attorney to oversee and certify the mailing and publication of said
notice; and
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that a report shall be prepared containing a
map of the Proposed New District, a statement that the Proposed New District meets the
findings contained herein, and a plan for providing fire service to the Proposed New
District, said report to be available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the
Board at least four weeks before the date of the public hearing referenced above.
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On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a Resolution Making the
Required Findings, Setting a Public Hearing on the Matter, and Directing the Associate County
Attorney to Oversee the Publication and Mailing of Required Notices and Preparation of Required
Reports for the Julian Fire District, as presented, as follows:
RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT
CAPPED JULIAN FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT AND THE
CREATION OF A NEW SERVICE DISTRICT WITHOUT THE CAP
WHEREAS, the Julian Fire Protection County Service District was formed under
153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services and emergency medical, rescue
and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation of fifteen (15) cents per one hundred
dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred to as the “Capped District”;
and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the fifteen (15) cent cap on the tax rate in the
district to be removed; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-306 allows for the current Capped
District to be abolished upon a finding that the need for the district no longer exists and a
public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-301 allows a County to establish a
county service district for the provision of fire protection services and for the provision of
emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services within the district that has no cap
except for the general rule that all tax rates in the district, taken together, cannot exceed
one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation, hereinafter the
“Proposed New District”; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of County Commissioners abolish the
current Capped District and create the Proposed New District, said Proposed New District
having the same boundaries and containing the same properties as the current Capped
District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Current
District to be able to request a tax rate in excess of its current limitation, the population of
the Proposed New District, the appraised value of property in the Proposed New District,
the present tax rates in effect in the Proposed New District, the ability of the Proposed New
District to sustain the taxing of the Proposed New District, the call history of the Proposed
New District and other matters that the Board deemed relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Board, having considered such matters, makes the following findings:
1. The limitation on the tax rate of the Current District have rendered or will soon
render it obsolescent to the provision of fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the district; and
2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District; and
3. It is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a countywide basis;
and
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4. It is economically feasible to provide these services in the Proposed New District
without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies; and
5. There is a demonstrable demand for fire protection and emergency medical, rescue
and ambulance services in the Proposed New District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board intends to pursue the
abolition of the Current District and the creation of the Proposed New District and
therefore sets a public hearing on the matter for 6:00 p.m. on April 3, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of the public hearing shall be published at
least one week before the hearing and that notice shall be mailed to the owners of property
in the district at least four weeks before the hearing, and the Board directs the Associate
County Attorney to oversee and certify the mailing and publication of said notice; and
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that a report shall be prepared containing a
map of the Proposed New District, a statement that the Proposed New District meets the
findings contained herein, and a plan for providing fire service to the Proposed New
District, said report to be available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the
Board at least four weeks before the date of the public hearing referenced above.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a Resolution Making the
Required Findings, Setting a Public Hearing on the Matter, and Directing the Associate County
Attorney to Oversee the Publication and Mailing of Required Notices and Preparation of Required
Reports for the Northeast Fire District, as presented, as follows:
RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT
CAPPED NORTHEAST FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT AND
THE CREATION OF A NEW SERVICE DISTRICT WITHOUT THE CAP
WHEREAS, the Northeast Fire Protection County Service District was formed under
153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services and emergency medical, rescue
and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation of fifteen (15) cents per one hundred
dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred to as the “Capped District”;
and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the fifteen (15) cent cap on the tax rate in
the district to be removed; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-306 allows for the current
Capped District to be abolished upon a finding that the need for the district no longer
exists and a public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-301 allows a County to establish
a county service district for the provision of fire protection services and for the provision
of emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services within the district that has no cap
except for the general rule that all tax rates in the district, taken together, cannot exceed
one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation, hereinafter
the “Proposed New District”; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of County Commissioners abolish
the current Capped District and create the Proposed New District, said Proposed New
District having the same boundaries and containing the same properties as the current
Capped District; and
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WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Current
District to be able to request a tax rate in excess of its current limitation, the population
of the Proposed New District, the appraised value of property in the Proposed New
District, the present tax rates in effect in the Proposed New District, the ability of the
Proposed New District to sustain the taxing of the Proposed New District, the call history
of the Proposed New District and other matters that the Board deemed relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Board, having considered such matters, makes the following
findings:
1. The limitation on the tax rate of the Current District have rendered or will soon
render it obsolescent to the provision of fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the district; and
2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District; and
3. It is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a countywide basis;
and
4. It is economically feasible to provide these services in the Proposed New District
without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies; and
5. There is a demonstrable demand for fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board intends to pursue the
abolition of the Current District and the creation of the Proposed New District and
therefore sets a public hearing on the matter for 6:00 p.m. on April 3, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of the public hearing shall be published
at least one week before the hearing and that notice shall be mailed to the owners of
property in the district at least four weeks before the hearing, and the Board directs the
Associate County Attorney to oversee and certify the mailing and publication of said
notice; and
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that a report shall be prepared containing a
map of the Proposed New District, a statement that the Proposed New District meets the
findings contained herein, and a plan for providing fire service to the Proposed New
District, said report to be available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the
Board at least four weeks before the date of the public hearing referenced above.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a Resolution Making the
Required Findings, Setting a Public Hearing on the Matter, and Directing the Associate County
Attorney to Oversee the Publication and Mailing of Required Notices and Preparation of Required
Reports for the Staley Fire District, as presented, as follows:
RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING ON THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT
CAPPED STALEY FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT AND THE
CREATION OF A NEW SERVICE DISTRICT WITHOUT THE CAP
WHEREAS, the Staley Fire Protection County Service District was formed under
153A-309.2 for the provision of fire protection services and emergency medical, rescue
and ambulance services with a tax rate limitation of fifteen (15) cents per one hundred
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dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred to as the “Capped District”;
and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the fifteen (15) cent cap on the tax rate in
the district to be removed; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-306 allows for the current
Capped District to be abolished upon a finding that the need for the district no longer
exists and a public hearing on the matter; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-301 allows a County to establish
a county service district for the provision of fire protection services and for the provision
of emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services within the district that has no cap
except for the general rule that all tax rates in the district, taken together, cannot exceed
one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation, hereinafter
the “Proposed New District”; and
WHEREAS, it has been requested that the Board of County Commissioners abolish
the current Capped District and create the Proposed New District, said Proposed New
District having the same boundaries and containing the same properties as the current
Capped District; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Current
District to be able to request a tax rate in excess of its current limitation, the population
of the Proposed New District, the appraised value of property in the Proposed New
District, the present tax rates in effect in the Proposed New District, the ability of the
Proposed New District to sustain the taxing of the Proposed New District, the call history
of the Proposed New District and other matters that the Board deemed relevant; and
WHEREAS, the Board, having considered such matters, makes the following
findings:
1. The limitation on the tax rate of the Current District have rendered or will soon
render it obsolescent to the provision of fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the district; and
2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District; and
3. It is impossible or impracticable to provide these services on a countywide basis;
and
4. It is economically feasible to provide these services in the Proposed New District
without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies; and
5. There is a demonstrable demand for fire protection and emergency medical,
rescue and ambulance services in the Proposed New District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board intends to pursue the
abolition of the Current District and the creation of the Proposed New District and
therefore sets a public hearing on the matter for 6:00 p.m. on April 3, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notice of the public hearing shall be published
at least one week before the hearing and that notice shall be mailed to the owners of
property in the district at least four weeks before the hearing, and the Board directs the
Associate County Attorney to oversee and certify the mailing and publication of said
notice; and
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED that a report shall be prepared containing a
map of the Proposed New District, a statement that the Proposed New District meets the
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findings contained herein, and a plan for providing fire service to the Proposed New
District, said report to be available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the
Board at least four weeks before the date of the public hearing referenced above.
Consider Proposed Budget Meeting Schedule for FY 2023-2024
Commissioner Frye presented the proposed Budget Meeting Schedule for FY 2023-2024.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the proposed Budget
Meeting Schedule for fiscal year 2023-2034 as follows:
Tuesday, May 30 Proposed Budget Presentations
6:00 - 6:40 p.m. Proposed County Budget
6:40 - 7:00 p.m. Asheboro City Schools
7:00 - 7:20 p.m. Randolph County Schools
7:20 - 7:40 p.m. Randolph Community College
Monday, June 5 Regular June Commissioners Meeting
6:00 p.m. Sandhills Mental Health
Thursday, June 8 County Department Presentations
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. All County Departments
Monday, June 12 Public Input
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Community Agencies Requesting Financial Assistance
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Fire Department Presentations
6:30 p.m. Public Hearings
1) Appropriation to Randolph Economic Development
Corp.
2) Proposed County Budget
Monday, June 19 Budget Adoption
6:00 p.m. Approve Close-out Budget Amendments for FY 2022
Capital Improvement Plan
Review Capital Project Schedule for 2023-24
2023-24 Budget Adoption
Adopt Fire Districts Property Tax Rates
Adopt School Districts Property Tax Rates
Adopt County Fee Schedules
Discussion of Manager's Proposed 2023-24 Budget
Adoption of Final County Budget and County Property Tax
Rate
County Manager’s Update
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County Manager Hal Johnson reminded the Board of the Joint Meeting with the Asheboro City
th
School Board on February 9. He also said that the Growth Management Update Steering Committee
th
would meet for the first time on February 16.
Commissioners Update
Chairmen Frye said he and Vice-Chairman Allen had been to a meeting in Raleigh with the North
Carolina Association for County Commissioners Board of Directors. He stated that there will be
more opioid settlement funding coming to the County.
Vice-Chairman Allen stated that this second round of funding would be distributed for thirteen
years in varying amounts each year.
Commissioner McDowell said Keaton’s Place had taken on a project to use plastic grocery type
bags to create bed mats for the homeless. There are many locations that are taking recycled plastic
bags for the project.
Adjournment
At 8:30 p.m. on motion of Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn.
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Darrell 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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