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April 3, 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 Michael Mabe
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
Lisa Walker retired March 15, 2023 from the Finance Office with 34 years of service. Ms.
Walker was recognized by Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer, after which,
Chairman Frye presented her with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
Kimberly Scruggs retired March 1, 2023, from the Department of Social Services with 31 years
of service. Ms. Scruggs was recognized by Tracie Murphy, Social Services Director, after which,
Chairman Frye presented an engraved clock to Ms. Scruggs on behalf of the Board.
Ross Holt, Public Library Director, honored the memory of one of Randolph County’s great
citizens, Colonel Guy Kent Troy. Colonel Troy passed away on March 17, 2023 at the age of one
hundred years plus two days. After enlisting in the Army Air Corps for service in World War II he
received an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and graduated in 1946. He
rose to the rank of colonel following his 30-year military career that saw him serve in Vietnam and
Iran. Mr. Troy was a member and captain to the United States Modern Pentathlon Olympic Team.
He remained active with the Olympics, serving as a judge for Modern Pentathlon events and serving
on the sport’s governing body. In 1996 he carried the Olympic Torch for half-mile through
Greensboro. A graduated from North Carolina A&T State University where he studied agriculture,
he and his wife, with whom he would share his life until her passing, leaves behind three children,
and four grandchildren. He was a member of the Randolph County Honor Guard, and at the age of
ninety, he competed in the Randolph Community College Foundation’s Dancing with the Randolph
County Stars. Colonel Troy’s great grandfather, John Balfour Troy and two others were tasked with
purchasing a bell for the new Randolph County courthouse in 1838. They engaged a bellfounder
name G.H. Holbrook in Medford, Massachusetts. Holbrook’s father was trained in the trade of bell
making by Paul Revere. The bell is now a Randolph County Cultural Heritage Object. The bell was
transferred to the belfry in the historic courthouse was built in 1909, where is hung until the new
courthouse was built in 2002. In 2015, at Colonel Troy’s initiative, the bell was relocated to the
downstairs of the Old Historic Courthouse where is resides today.
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.
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Christine Huber, 5274 Lamina Lane, Liberty, NC, expressed concern of the contaminants that
can be caused by the lithium ion batteries that will be developed at the new Toyota Plant and whether
or not the Julian Fire Department was properly trained in how to deal with lithium ion batteries. She
requested that prior to the plant becoming operational, Randolph County provide written notification
to the “at risk” residents in this area that the County has the necessary equipment needed in handling
lithium ion battery disasters/emergencies. She also requested that the County notify the residents
surrounding this plant a written plan of evacuation and protection in case of a lithium ion battery
emergency, as well as making sure the plant has been reviewed and approved for implementation by
the proper federal/state authorities. She also requests that all of these things be accomplished without
any additional costs to the citizens that the County has caused to be “at risk.” Chairman Frye stated
that Toyota will have their own Fire Department on site.
Jane Gant, 2713 Ledwell Road, Asheboro, NC, thanked the Commissioners for meeting with her
a few weeks ago. She stated she was concerned with the spending of tax payers money. Almost
$40,000, that was spent to place a fence around the Confederate statue. She has been told by many
in the community that they do not want the statue to remain outside the courthouse. It is an
embarrassment to this county and this city. She asked if the money spent was actually budgeted or
was it discretionary spending. If it was budgeted, when was it budgeted? She stated that she has run
for office in Randolph County before and she intends on running again. She will continue to fight to
move the monument.
Franklin Smith, 1922 Carl Allred Road, Franklinville, NC, expressed his concerns with the
opioid crisis in Randolph County and how the Opioid Settlement Funds will be spent. He is a
recovering addict and has complete compassion for those with opioid addiction, but feels that some
of the ways that have been discussed in helping these people are doing nothing but enabling them.
He has been involved in faith-based recovery for these people and would like to see the County seek
to use the funds for programs such as this.
Michael Simmons, 150 Fuller Mill Road, Trinity, NC, expressed concerned about the opioid
crisis in Randolph County. He is in recovery from opioid abuse and has been clean for four years.
He is concerned about how the Opioid Settlement Funds will be used. He understands that some of
those funds will be used for the MAT Program through the Sheriff’s Office. However, he feels you
cannot overcome evil with evil by providing certain drugs to addicts once they leave the Detention
Center and that it would only be giving them a crutch. He said that he had to make the choice of
getting clean himself, and the pain and struggle he endured during this process was the push he needed
to get help and get clean. He believes in faith-based treatment for those with opioid disorder and
would like to see Randolph County get a faith-based center. Chairman Frye asked him if he had gone
to a facility to help him. Mr. Simmons stated he spent seven days in High Point Hospital detoxing
and then he went to a faith-based in-patient treatment center where he spent six months.
Dwain Roberts, 4654 Rainbow Trail, Ramseur, NC was concerned about the cost of the fence
that was placed around the Confederate statue, which was over $37,000. He learned that the cleanup
from the vandalism was a little over $800. He stated that the vandalism could be cleaned 44 times
to reach the amount of $37,000, and he has a hard time believing the statue would be vandalized 44
more times over the rest of our lifetimes. He thanked the Commissioners for voting 5-0 to keep the
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memorial statue in front of the courthouse. He concluded with the lyrics from, “I’m a Good Ole’
Rebel”.
Consent Agenda
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent
Agenda, as presented, as follows:
approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2023 and
Special Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2023 and February 23, 2023;
approve reclassification of Property Development Technician (Grade 114) to an
Inspections Permitting Technician (Grade 114);
Budget Amendment – Building Inspections ($20,558) as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #73
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Planning & Zoning $20,558
Building Inspections $20,558
approve the reappointment of Larry Reid to the RCC Board of Trustees;
approve Project Amendment for Asheboro High School;
Budget Amendment – (Asheboro City Schools (AHS) Capital Project Ordinance) as
follows:
Asheboro City Schools (AHS) Capital Project Ordinance
Amendment #13
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Modular Classroom Lease $52,698
Miscellaneous $52,698
Budget Amendment – Transfer to Rural Water Infrastructure Capital Projects as
follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #74
Revenues Increase Decrease
Sales Taxes $127,300
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Transfer to Rural Water Infrastructure
$127,300
Fund
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2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
Rural Water Infrastructure Capital Project Ordinance
Budget Amendment #4
Revenues Increase Decrease
Contributions from municipalities $54,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Engineering $54,000
approve Resolution supporting a Step Pay Plan and Compression Relief for Division
of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Staff as follows:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A STEP PAY PLAN AND COMPRESSION
RELIEF FOR DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY
PREVENTION STAFF
WHEREAS, the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention provides
community supervision, case management and direct supervision of both juveniles in
confinement and in the community; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention provides
short term secure confinement in Juvenile Detention Centers and long-term
commitment services in the State’s Youth Development Centers; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention provides
community supervision and case management services for youth in the community
within the Court Services section; and
WHEREAS, the overarching mission of the Division of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention and the local Juvenile Crime Prevention Council is to provide
services and programming to ensure the protection of the community and rehabilitation
of youth offenders; and
WHEREAS, Randolph County youth are ordered to attend Youth Development
Centers and Court Services in the city of Asheboro, staff of both the Youth Development
Centers and District 19 Court Services section along with other staff in the State of
North Carolina have been passed over for pay increases that would recognize and
reward the experienced staff, and make compensation more competitive as well as
ensure qualified staff recruitment and retention; and
WHEREAS, more than half of Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention vacancies are facility positions and more than one-third of the vacancies
are in juvenile court services; and
WHEREAS, salaries for entry-level, direct care, frontline staff start at $35,400
which puts Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention at a competitive
disadvantage for recruitment and retention of staff among other state and local
agencies and the private sector; and
WHEREAS, compression salary increases for Division of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention facility staff were removed from the state’s budget prior to
final approval; and
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WHEREAS, similar salary adjustments or increases WERE approved for
Department of Public Safety staff in adult facilities and adult probation;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Randolph County Commissioners
support instituting salary compression relief and a step pay plan to address recruitment
and retention within the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in
Randolph County and across the State of North Carolina to make positions competitive
to assist in recruitment efforts and to ensure qualified staff are compensated adequately
for years of experience for the purposes of retention.
adopt Proclamation for April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month as follows:
PROCLAMATION FOR APRIL AS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION
MONTH
WHEREAS, in fiscal year ending June 2022, 1,370 reports were made to
Randolph County DSS child protective services; and
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a serious problem affecting every segment
of our community, and finding solutions requires input and action from everyone;
and
WHEREAS, our children are our most valuable resources and will shape the
future of Randolph County; and
WHEREAS, child abuse can have long‐term psychological, emotional, and
physical effects that have lasting consequences for victims of abuse; and
WHEREAS, protective factors are conditions that reduce or eliminate risk and
promote the social, emotional, and developmental well‐being of children; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention activities succeed because of the
partnerships created between child welfare professionals, education, health,
community‐ and faith‐based organizations, businesses, law enforcement agencies,
and families; and
WHEREAS, communities must make every effort to promote programs and
activities that create strong and thriving children and families; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to
increase awareness about child abuse and continue to promote the social and
emotional well‐being of children and families in a safe, stable, and nurturing
environment; and
WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners does
hereby proclaim April 2023 as NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
in Randolph County and urges all citizens to recognize this month by dedicating
themselves to the task of improving the quality of life for all children and families.
Exchange of Property between the Randolph County School Board and the City of Archdale
Dr. Stephen Gainey, Randolph County Schools Superintendent, reported that during the March
Randolph County School Board Meeting, they declared the property PIN#7718-44-7555 in Archdale,
which is 1.197 acres, as surplus property. By General Statute 115C-518 and their Board policy 9400
(Sales, Disposal, and Lease of Board-Owned Real Property), the Randolph County School Board has
declared this property surplus and would like to trade this piece of property with the City of Archdale.
Before this can be done, Randolph County has to be given first right to this land before the transaction
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can be made. The City of Archdale would use this land for a park project. The area that Randolph
County Schools would be gaining will be .675 acres in the exchange, and is already in part of a
Randolph County School’s fence.
On motion by Frye, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to decline the opportunity to purchase
PIN#7718-44-7555 from the Randolph County Board of Education.
Reclassification of Soil and Water Positions
Carrie Slatosky, Randolph County Soil and Water Supervisor, reported that there have been
several changes in the Soil and Water Office recently. The Soil and Water Board has come together
and made some decisions on how to move forward with filling the two vacancies the office currently
has. Ms. Slatosky introduced Kaitlyn Johnson, Soil and Water Department Head/Technician at this
time.
Ms. Johnson stated that Ms. Slatosky joined the Board in November 2022 and has been a great
blessing to them. They are excited to have her and her interest in soil and water. The Soil and Water
Office is requesting to reclassify two of their positions. One position being the Soil and Water
Administrator position to a Soil and Water Environmental Education and Support Coordinator. This
position would start identifying more educational opportunities in the county and work to provide
new education programs for all ages. Ms. Johnson reported that they have used Capital Outlay funds
to refurbish a used ambulance. This position would utilize the ambulance as well. This position
would also provide administrative and budgetary support for the Soil and Water District Board.
Ms. Johnson reported that the other position would be the current Soil and Water Environmental
Specialist position that would move into a Soil and Water Director roll. This position would continue
to provide technical assistance as well as oversight of the office that would provide supervisory
functions that are needed to keep the office progressing.
Ms. Johnson stated that there would be no increases in salary needed for these two positions. This
request is just reclassifying them. Chairman Frye asked if the job descriptions were any different
than the ones previously. Ms. Johnson stated not necessarily, the Soil and Water Office has recently
had two resignations (Soil and Water Administrator and the Soil and Water Engineer). One of the
job descriptions would be rewriting it completely and it would drop lower on the pay grade scale.
The other position would be Ms. Johnson’s position as the Environmental Specialist but would be
moving up to the Soil and Water Director roll.
Commissioner Haywood asked what would become of the Soil and Water Engineer position. Ms.
Johnson stated this position is currently being advertised and it would remain the same with no
changes in job descriptions nor classification. Haywood stated that the Engineer position has been
extremely valuable in making citizens aware of ways to preserve their land. She stated she has
attended several meetings and information sessions and wanted to make sure there will still be an
Engineer position on staff in the Soil and Water Office. Ms. Johnson stated that one of the goals
would be to continue the farmland preservation outlook for the County once a new engineer is hired.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to approve 1) the addition of
Environmental Education and Support Coordinator and Soil and Water Director, and 2) the
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reclassification of Soil and Water Administrator to Environmental Education and Support
Coordinator and Soil and Water Environmental Specialist to Soil and Water Director.
Renovation Plan for the Northwest Human Services Center
Paxton Arthurs, County Engineer, reported that last August property was purchased by the County
at 215 Balfour Drive in Archdale. This property included a 2-story office building that was originally
built in 1991 to serve as the local office for Duke Energy. The County issued a Request for
Qualifications. In October 2022, the Board hired Smith Sinnett Architecture to do a Feasibility Study
and Conceptual Design of the building for a human services facility. Smith Sinnett has met with
management and staff of Randolph County Public Health (RCPH) and Department of Social Services
(DSS) to determine their needs and develop a preliminary floorplan to best use the space.
Mr. Arthurs turned the presentation over to Robert Carmac, Principal Architect with Smith Sinnett
and Leanne Byrd, Architect with Smith Sinnett, to present the preliminary design information. The
2-story building has had very minor renovations since it was completed in 1991. Mr. Carmac and
Ms. Byrd shared renovation recommendations with the Board. The building does not have an
elevator. Because the 2-story building is built the way it is, an elevator would not be required to be
installed. There is ample parking and entry access on the bottom floor as well as the top floor of the
building. In this proposed renovation, there are 35 additional private offices to be constructed (49
total), there will be an open office area for Public Health as well as a secured suite. The renovation
will include a shared reception and waiting area, dedicated public restrooms, two break rooms (one
on each level), two Social Services workrooms (one on each level), and two conference rooms (one
on each level).
Mr. Carmac stated they are looking at a two-month design window which would allow them to
come back to the Board with bid information. Once the bid is accepted, they are looking at 8-12
months construction on the facility. He went over the estimated budget breakdown of the project.
The total estimated construction cost is $2,533,580 with the total estimated project cost being
$3,120,080.
Vice Chairman Allen stated that he was surprised at the cost estimates for the renovations. He has
spoken with DSS and RCPH and they could use just one floor at this time, which would cut the cost
of renovations in half. Mr. Carmac said that it could be broken out in two different projects, with the
exception of several lighting issues, infrastructure items, and HVAC issues that would need to be
corrected on both floors. This building was set up for cubicles and they would be renovating it to
actual offices. Due to inflation, the prices for renovating this building have increased.
Commissioner Kidd asked how much the County paid for the building. Allen stated the County
paid $1.5M.
Chairman Frye asked if they could do each floor individually at this time. Mr. Carmac stated he
would like the flexibility to be able to reach back out to RCPH and DSS to see which floor would be
more feasible to renovate first. He stated that the request is to move forward with negotiating and
design contract. It will be brought back to the Board in June or July. At this time, the alternate of
renovating each floor at a time will be built into this design.
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Commissioner McDowell stated that although the estimated costs presented were high, there are
two departments that do need the space now. Mr. Carmac stated that when meeting with the two
departments, they were open to sharing spaces within the building, which is how the recommendation
was presented.
Commissioner Kidd stated that in realizing this is a preliminary step, he was not comfortable
voting on a project that cost way more than the initial purchase of the building.
On motion by Frye, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 4-1 with Kidd voting no, to award a
contract to Smith Sinnett Architecture for the Design, Bidding, and Construction Administration of
this project and authorize the County Manager to sign the contract.
Health Department Renovation Construction Award
Paxton Arthurs, County Engineer, reminded the Board they authorized the County and the
County’s architectural firm, Smith Sinnett, to advertise the bidding of the Health Department
Renovation Project. This project was being bid as a Base Bid with seven alternates. On March 6,
2023, a notice to bidders was advertised. On March 15, 2023, a pre-bid meeting was held at the
Public Health building. The deadline for receiving bids was set for March 28, 2023.
Mr. Arthurs gave a PowerPoint presentation that included the bid results for the Health Department
renovations with an estimated budget of $2,895,500. On bid opening day, there were three
contractors that submitted bids for this project, Garanco Construction, HM Kern, and Hamlett
Associates. Garanco Construction came in as the lowest base bid at $1,975,200 with all of the
alternates combined at $2,351,500. Randolph County has worked with Garanco Construction for
phase one of the Northgate Project as well as the renovation for Juvenile Day Reporting Center with
no issues. The Health Department Renovation updated project budget is $2,664,000.
Commissioner Haywood asked for the amount of ARPA funds that the Health Department
received and what were the specifics on what the money could be used for. Will Massie, Assistant
County Manager/Finance Officer, stated that currently there are enough funds to move forward with
the project that has been presented to the Board. The Health Department has about $1,000,000 of
ARPA funds that can be devoted to this project.
On motion by Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to award the construction
contract to Garanco Construction for renovation of the Health Department at a cost of $2,351,500
and authorize the County Manager to sign the contract.
Project Spring Economic Development
Crystal Gettys, Economic Development Business Development Director, reported that Project
Spring, a Texas based manufacturer who is experiencing expediential growth in the Southeast, is
looking to expand their operations. Randolph County is one of the top two locations for this business
to expand to serve their clients on the east coast.
The final decision on the company’s location will be contingent upon formal approval of the
incentives offered, a full review of those incentives by the company, and ability to secure an existing
building. Based on the capital investment of $3.4 million in machinery and equipment, job creation
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and average wages, Project Spring qualifies for a 50% cash grant over a five-year period in local
incentives totaling $33,340. The company will create 106 jobs over five years with an annual average
salary of $43,3531. Ms. Gettys reported that the State has provided a proposal to the company for a
OneNC grant and a Building Reuse Grant should the company be able to secure local incentives.
Both of the grants from the State will require the County being the applicant on behalf of the company.
Ms. Gettys reported that the EDC is requesting that the County approve the resolution offering
$33,340 in local incentives contingent upon the state incentive approvals to encourage Project
Spring’s decision makers to locate in Randolph County. The EDC is also asking for approval to be
the applicant, if required, for any state incentive grant programs contingent on the local incentives
meeting any required match.
Commissioner Allen asked if there was any liability to the County with the County being the
applicant for the State grants. Ms. Gettys stated there would be benchmarks that must be met, but the
EDC would have an individual agreement with the company for those. This agreement will be
forwarded to Aimee Scotton, Associate County Attorney, to look over once it has been prepared.
Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearing for Project Spring, and closed it after no one wished to
speak.
On motion of Kidd, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0, to adopt the Resolution
Authorizing the County of Randolph to Enter into an Economic Development Incentive Contract for
Project Spring as follows:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF RANDOLPH TO ENTER INTO
AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES CONTRACT
WHEREAS, Section 158-7.1 of the North Carolina General Statutes authorizes a
county to undertake an economic development project by extending assistance to a
company in order to cause the company to locate or expand its operations within the
county; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County has held a public
hearing to consider whether to participate in an economic development project that
will result in the County of Randolph (the “County”) approving an economic
development incentives package whereby the County would contribute up to thirty-
three thousand three hundred and forty dollars ($33,340.00) on behalf of an unnamed
corporation (the “Company”) to offset the costs of the Company’s locating its
manufacturing facility in Randolph County; and
WHEREAS, upon the completion by the Company of this project, the Company will
have generated new value/investment in personal property and equipment associated
with the project in an amount equal to or in excess of three million four hundred
thousand dollars ($3,400,000.00) and created a minimum of one hundred and six (106)
new full-time jobs in the County; and
WHEREAS, this economic development project will stimulate and stabilize the
local economy, promote business in the County and result in the creation of a
significant number of jobs in the County; and
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WHEREAS, the County has in its General Fund available revenues sufficient to
fund this economic development project; and
WHEREAS, this project is eligible for a ninety thousand dollar ($90,000.00) One
NC Grant, whereby the County would apply for the Grant on behalf of the Company
and the County incentives referenced herein would serve as the required local match
for said Grant, if awarded; and
WHEREAS, the project is also eligible for a two hundred thousand dollar
($200,000.00) Building Reuse Grant from the North Carolina Department of
Commerce, whereby the County would apply for the funds on behalf of the Company;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of
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Randolph County, this 3 day of April 2023, as follows:
Section 1. The County is authorized to expend up to thirty-three thousand three
hundred and forty dollars ($33,340.00) of County funds for the Company’s economic
development project.
Section 2. The appropriation outlined in Section 1 above will be paid to or on
behalf of the Company pursuant to a performance-based incentive contract. In
addition to the standard terms found in contracts that the County routinely executes in
the ordinary course of business, the economic development incentives contract entered
into by and between the County and the Company must contain the following essential
terms and conditions:
a. The total payment made to or on behalf of the “Company” under this contract
shall not exceed thirty-three thousand three hundred and forty dollars
($33,340.00).
b. The contract amount will be paid over a period of five (5) years to coincide with
the Company’s satisfactory completion of certain performance requirements.
The said performance requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
i. The Company must deliver to the County written certification that, the
actual value of new investment by the Company in personal property and
equipment in connection with this project equals or exceeds three million
four hundred thousand dollars ($3,400,000.00); and
ii. The Company must provide Employment Security Reports to the County
evidencing the creation of one hundred and six (106) new full-time jobs.
c. The contract must provide the County with a means of recouping a portion of the
contract amount if the Company’s does not remain in full operation, maintaining
the newly created jobs referenced above, for a period of five (5) years
immediately following the date on which the final installment of the contract
amount is paid to the Company.
d. If the Company does not remain in full operation during this five (5) year period,
a portion of the incentive money must be returned. The amount to be returned
shall decrease on a pro-rated amount for each year of said period that the
Company remains in full operation in the County.
Section 3. The County is authorized to apply for and accept, on behalf of the
Company, a One NC Grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce in the
amount of ninety thousand dollars ($90,000.00) with the incentives referenced in
paragraph 2 serving as the required local match for said grant.
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Section 4. The County is hereby authorized to apply for and accept, on behalf of the
Company, a Building Reuse Grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce in
the amount of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00).
Section 5. The Chairman of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners is
hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the County of Randolph a contract drafted in
accordance with Section 2 of this resolution and any other documents necessary for the
implementation of this economic development project.
Fire Protection County Service Districts
Associate County Attorney Aimee Scotton reminded the Board that during their regular meeting
that was held in February, they voted to move forward with the abolishment of current capped Fire
Tax Service Districts for fire protection and create new identical districts without the current fifteen
cent cap. The Public Hearings have been set for tonight for Coleridge-Erect Fire District, Fairgrove
Fire District, Julian Fire District, Northeast Fire District, and Staley Fire District. The Board will
hold a Public Hearing for the Farmer Fire District will be held during the Board’s regular meeting in
May. The proposed new service districts contain the exact same properties contained in the capped
districts for those areas.
For each district, the Board determined that the current cap on taxation has rendered or will soon
render the district obsolete for providing the necessary protection to citizens in the area. The Board
also considered the resident or seasonal population and population density of the proposed district,
the appraised value of property subject to taxation in the proposed district, the present tax rates of the
County and any cities or special districts in which the proposed district or any portion thereof is
located, the ability of the proposed district to sustain the taxes necessary to provide the services
planned for the district. After carefully considering these matters, the Board passed resolutions,
respectively, declaring their intent to create the proposed districts and calling for a report to be
prepared for each district in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes. These resolutions also
set public hearings on the creation of these districts for 6:00 p.m. on April 3, 2023. Notice of those
public hearings was mailed and published in accordance with statutory requirements.
At the close of these hearings, if the Board finds that the current district is insufficient to provide the
required protection and if the Board finds that there is then a demonstrable need for providing fire
protection services in the proposed districts, that it is impossible or impracticable to provide fire protection
services on a countywide basis, that it is economically feasible to provide fire protection services in the
proposed districts without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies and that there is a demonstrable
demand for fire protection service in the proposed districts, then the Board may pass resolutions abolishing
the current districts and creating the new uncapped districts. The changes, if made, will go into effect on
July 1, 2023.
Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearing for Coleridge-Erect Fire Protection County Service
District, and closed it after no one wished to speak.
On motion of McDowell, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0, to approve a Resolution
Abolishing the Current Fifteen Cent Capped Coleridge-Erect Fire Protection County Service District
and Creating a New Service District Without the Fifteen-cent Cap, as follows:
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RESOLUTION ABOLISHING THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT CAPPED COLERIDGE-
ERECT FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT AND CREATING 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, increases in the costs of providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and first responder/ambulance services have rendered the current
service district insufficient to meet the needs of the district with the fifteen (15) cents cap
in place; 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 caused a report to be prepared and available for public
inspection pursuant as required by North Carolina General Statute 153A-302; and
WHEREAS, the Board set a public hearing on this matter for April 3, 2023 and
instructed the Associate County Attorney to mail notice of the public hearing, at least
four weeks before the date of the hearing, by any class of U.S. mail which is fully prepaid
to the owners, as shown by the county tax records as of the preceding January 1 of all
property located within the proposed district; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was also published in accordance with
statutory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Associate County Attorney certified the publication and mailing of
the notice of public hearing as referenced above, and the public hearing was held; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Capped
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 has rendered or will soon
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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 hereby abolishes the
Coleridge-Erect Fire Protection County Service District that was formed under North
Carolina General Statute 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby creates a new Coleridge-Erect
Fire Protection County Service District for the provision of fire protection and
emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services pursuant to North Carolina General
Statutes 153A-301 and 153A-302 effective July 1, 2023, with the boundaries shown on
the map included as Attachment A to this Resolution and containing the exact same
properties that were included in the district being abolished.
Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearing for Fairgrove Fire Protection County Service District,
and closed it after no one wished to speak.
On motion of Frye, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0, to approve a Resolution
Abolishing the Fifteen Cent Capped Fairgrove Fire Protection County Service District and Creating
a New Service District Without the Cap as follows:
RESOLUTION ABOLISHING THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT CAPPED FAIR GROVE
FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT AND CREATING 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, increases in the costs of providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and first responder/ambulance services have rendered the current
service district insufficient to meet the needs of the district with the fifteen (15) cents cap
in place; 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
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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 caused a report to be prepared and available for public
inspection pursuant as required by North Carolina General Statute 153A-302; and
WHEREAS, the Board set a public hearing on this matter for April 3, 2023 and
instructed the Associate County Attorney to mail notice of the public hearing, at least
four weeks before the date of the hearing, by any class of U.S. mail which is fully
prepaid to the owners, as shown by the county tax records as of the preceding January
1 of all property located within the proposed district; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was also published in accordance with
statutory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Associate County Attorney certified the publication and mailing of
the notice of public hearing as referenced above, and the public hearing was held; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Capped
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 has 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 hereby abolishes the
Fair Grove Fire Protection County Service District that was formed under North
Carolina General Statute 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby creates a new Fair Grove
Fire Protection County Service District for the provision of fire protection and
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emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services pursuant to North Carolina
General Statutes 153A-301 and 153A-302 effective July 1, 2023, with the boundaries
shown on the map included as Attachment A to this Resolution and containing the exact
same properties that were included in the district being abolished.
Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearing for the Julian Fire Protection County Service District,
and closed it after no one wished to speak.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0, to approve a Resolution
Abolishing the Fifteen Cent Capped Julian Fire Protection County Service District and Creating a
New Service District Without the Cap as follows:
RESOLUTION ABOLISHING THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT CAPPED
JULIAN FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT AND CREATING
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, increases in the costs of providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and first responder/ambulance services have rendered the current
service district insufficient to meet the needs of the district with the fifteen (15) cents
cap in place; 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 caused a report to be prepared and available for public
inspection pursuant as required by North Carolina General Statute 153A-302; and
WHEREAS, the Board set a public hearing on this matter for April 3, 2023 and
instructed the Associate County Attorney to mail notice of the public hearing, at least
four weeks before the date of the hearing, by any class of U.S. mail which is fully
prepaid to the owners, as shown by the county tax records as of the preceding January
1 of all property located within the proposed district; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was also published in accordance with
statutory requirements; and
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WHEREAS, the Associate County Attorney certified the publication and mailing of
the notice of public hearing as referenced above, and the public hearing was held; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Capped
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 has 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 hereby abolishes the
Julian Fire Protection County Service District that was formed under North Carolina
General Statute 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby creates a new Julian Fire
Protection County Service District for the provision of fire protection and emergency,
medical, rescue and ambulance services pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes
153A-301 and 153A-302 effective July 1, 2023, with the boundaries shown on the map
included as Attachment A to this Resolution and containing the exact same properties
that were included in the district being abolished.
Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearing for the Northeast Fire Protection County Service District,
and closed it after no one wished to speak.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Frye, the Board voted 5-0, to approve a Resolution Abolishing
the Fifteen Cent Capped Northeast Fire Protection County Service District and Creating a New
Service District Without the Cap as follows:
RESOLUTION ABOLISHING THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT CAPPED
NORTHEAST FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT AND
CREATING 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,
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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, increases in the costs of providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and first responder/ambulance services have rendered the current
service district insufficient to meet the needs of the district with the fifteen (15) cents
cap in place; 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 caused a report to be prepared and available for public
inspection pursuant as required by North Carolina General Statute 153A-302; and
WHEREAS, the Board set a public hearing on this matter for April 3, 2023 and
instructed the Associate County Attorney to mail notice of the public hearing, at least
four weeks before the date of the hearing, by any class of U.S. mail which is fully
prepaid to the owners, as shown by the county tax records as of the preceding January
1 of all property located within the proposed district; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was also published in accordance with
statutory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Associate County Attorney certified the publication and mailing of
the notice of public hearing as referenced above, and the public hearing was held; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Capped
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 has 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
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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 hereby abolishes the
Northeast Fire Protection County Service District that was formed under North
Carolina General Statute 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby creates a new Northeast
Fire Protection County Service District for the provision of fire protection and
emergency, medical, rescue and ambulance services pursuant to North Carolina
General Statutes 153A-301 and 153A-302 effective July 1, 2023, with the boundaries
shown on the map included as Attachment A to this Resolution and containing the exact
same properties that were included in the district being abolished.
Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearing for the Staley Fire Protection County Service District, and
closed it after no one wished to speak.
On motion of Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0, to approve a Resolution
Abolishing the Fifteen Cent Capped Staley Fire Protection County Service District and Creating a
New Service District Without the Cap as follows:
RESOLUTION ABOLISHING THE CURRENT FIFTEEN CENT CAPPED STALEY
FIRE PROTECTION COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT AND CREATING 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
dollars ($100) valuation, said district hereinafter referred to as the “Capped District”;
and
WHEREAS, increases in the costs of providing fire protection and emergency
medical, rescue and first responder/ambulance services have rendered the current
service district insufficient to meet the needs of the district with the fifteen (15) cents
cap in place; 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
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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 caused a report to be prepared and available for public
inspection pursuant as required by North Carolina General Statute 153A-302; and
WHEREAS, the Board set a public hearing on this matter for April 3, 2023 and
instructed the Associate County Attorney to mail notice of the public hearing, at least
four weeks before the date of the hearing, by any class of U.S. mail which is fully
prepaid to the owners, as shown by the county tax records as of the preceding January
1 of all property located within the proposed district; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was also published in accordance with
statutory requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Associate County Attorney certified the publication and mailing of
the notice of public hearing as referenced above, and the public hearing was held; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the current or future need for the Capped
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 has 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 hereby abolishes the
Staley Fire Protection County Service District that was formed under North Carolina
General Statute 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board hereby creates a new Staley Fire
Protection County Service District for the provision of fire protection and emergency,
medical, rescue and ambulance services pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes
153A-301 and 153A-302 effective July 1, 2023, with the boundaries shown on the map
included as Attachment A to this Resolution and containing the exact same properties
that were included in the district being abolished.
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Caraway Speedway Economic Development
Aimee Scotton, Associate County Attorney, said that the State of North Carolina, in expanding its
Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds under the American Rescue Plan, created the Motorsports
Relief Fund. The purpose of this fund is to enhance amenities and increase opportunities for events
at motorsport venues in recognition of the impact those events have on local tourism, travel, and
hospitality industries. Randolph County received a grant from this fund for the benefit of Caraway
Speedway in the amount of $485,000.
In order for these funds to be properly administered, it is necessary to hold a public hearing on the
acceptance of this grant and the provision of these funds to or on behalf of Caraway. To ensure that
the benefits envisioned by the Motorsports Relief Fund are realized, if this arrangement is approved,
the County will enter into an economic development contract with Caraway Speedway. This
agreement will govern the use of the funds and will ensure that Caraway continues to operate at a
level that will increase tourism and travel benefits to our citizens. At the close of the public hearing,
if the agreement is approved, the Board will need to adopt a resolution authorizing Randolph County
to enter into an economic development incentive contract for Caraway Speedway. Ms. Scotton stated
that if Randolph County decides to not use these funds, they will be sent back to the State.
Ms. Scotton stated that Caraway would need to agree to hold at least twenty events per year for
two years in order to continue to be eligible to receive these funds. Invoices would be submitted to
the County and the County would in turn pay the contractors and vendors.
Commissioner Haywood shared that she has been in touch with the owner of Caraway and he has
been most complimentary of the County in assisting him with seeking these funds.
Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearing for Caraway Speedway Economic Development, and
closed it after no one wished to speak.
On motion by Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0, to adopt the Resolution
Authorizing the County of Randolph to Enter into an Economic Development Incentives Contract for
Caraway Speedway as follows:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF RANDOLPH TO ENTER
INTO AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES CONTRACT
WHEREAS, section 158-7.1 of the North Carolina General Statutes authorizes a
county to undertake an economic development project by extending assistance to a
company in order to cause the Company to locate or expand its operations within the
county; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly approved the Motorsports
Relief Fund and Randolph County was awarded a Grant from said fund for the benefit
of DAH Motorsports, LLC dba Caraway Speedway (“Speedway”) in the amount of
four hundred eighty-five thousand dollars ($485,000), hereinafter referred to as the
“Grant;” and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County has held a public
hearing to consider whether to participate in an economic development project that
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will result in the County of Randolph (the “County”), approving acceptance of the
Grant whereby the County will administer Grant funds of up to four hundred eighty-
five thousand dollars ($485,000.00) to or on behalf of the Speedway to renovate its
current motorsports facilities in the County; and
WHEREAS, said incentives shall be granted pursuant to an economic development
incentives contract as provided in Section 2 of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, upon the completion by the Speedway of the proposed project, the
Speedway will have generated new value/investment in real property associated with
the project in an amount equal to or in excess of four hundred eighty-five thousand
dollars ($485,000.00); and
WHEREAS, this economic development project will stimulate the local economy
and promote tourism in the County; and
WHEREAS, the Grant to the County has provided sufficient revenue to fund this
economic development project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of
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Randolph County, this 3 day of April 2023, as follows:
Section 1. The County is authorized to expend up to four hundred eighty-five
thousand dollars ($485,000.00) of Grant funds for this economic
development project.
Section 2. The Speedway is authorized to use Grant funds for the purposes
described in its Project Description and Plan (Attachment A to this
Resolution). Grant funds authorized in Section 1 above will be paid
on behalf of the Speedway over time, provided, however, that all
funds must be incurred or obligated prior to December 31, 2024, and
must be expended by December 31, 2026. In addition to the standard
terms found in contracts that the County routinely executes in the
ordinary course of business, the economic development incentives
contract entered into by and between the County, and the Speedway
must contain the following essential terms and conditions:
e. The total payment made to or on behalf of the Speedway, under this
contract shall not exceed four hundred eighty-five thousand dollars
($485,000.00).
f. Payments will be made to the Speedway’s vendors on a direct-pay
basis. To justify payment, the Speedway will submit monthly invoices
to be evaluated and paid. These invoices will be submitted on the
final day of the month, and payment will be mailed within 15 days of
receipt.
g. To fully qualify for these payments the Speedway must complete
certain performance requirements in a satisfactory manner. The
said performance requirements include, but are not limited to, the
following:
i. The Speedway must certify that it holds a minimum of twenty (20)
events per calendar year; and
ii. The Speedway warrants that it will remain in full operation in
Randolph County for a period of not less than two (2) years, said
two-year period beginning on the date of the final payment from
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the County on behalf of the Speedway. If the Speedway ceases or
reduces operations in Randolph County prior to the termination
of the two-year period, the Speedway shall pay liquidated
damages to the County. These damages shall be equal to 100%
of the incentive money paid to the Speedway under this
Agreement, less sixty thousand six hundred twenty-five dollars
($60,625.00) for each quarter that the Speedway remains in full
operation during said two-year period in Randolph County prior
to ceasing or reducing operations. The Speedway shall not be
considered to have reduced operations if it continues to hold the
minimum number of events specified in Section 2(c)(i) above.
Section 3. The Chairman of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners is
hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the County of Randolph a
contract drafted in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of this
resolution and any other documents necessary for the
implementation of this economic development project as provided
herein.
Historic Courthouse Bids Update
Paxton Arthurs, County Engineer, gave an update on the Historic Courthouse Elevator Addition
and Renovation Bidding. This item does not require any action at this time. During the Board’s
December 2022 regular meeting, the final design for the Historic Courthouse Elevator Addition and
Renovation was approved and authorized the County to begin the bidding process. A prequalification
process was held and five general contractors were approved for bidding. The bid opening was held
on March 15, 2023, but unfortunately the low bidder (Sanford Contractors) was considerably higher
than the preliminary cost estimate that had been previously presented.
The County’s architects provided a preliminary projected construction cost base bid that was
$2,563,294. Sanford Contractors bid came in at $4,465,000, which was a base bid and did not include
the alternates.
Mr. Arthurs reported that he and Ross Holt, Public Library Director, are working with Sanford
Contractors to attempt to scale back the project and negotiate a better price while looking at the
priorities in the process. Those priorities are as follows:
County’s Priorities (in descending order of importance):
1. Elevator addition and associated Site/HVAC/Electrical improvements
Deleting existing elevator demo and new stair construction
2. Alt. M-1 - Attic HVAC (may conceive alternative method of access to reduce costs)
Including balcony room extension
3. Alt. G2A – Exterior Improvements at Front Entry Stairs (resolving safety concerns)
4. Alt. G2B – Exterior Improvements at ADA Lift and Rear Exit Stairs (resolving safety
concerns) Could be deleted if back exit and exterior stairway could be closed off
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Items below this line are not critical and could be dropped from scope.
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5. Basement/1 Floor HVAC Improvements
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6. Basement/1 Floor Electrical Improvements (minus new lighting)
Only extent needed to support new hvac
7. Below-grade foundation waterproofing
8. Stormwater Improvements/Roof Drain Tie-Ins on the West Side
(East side must happen if elevator addition is built)
9. New Rear Exterior Doors (Two new doors, north side)
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10. New Ceilings/Lighting through the 1 Floor ‘Exhibit’ Rooms
11. New Rear Stair, including new corridor partitions to separate the stair
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12. Interior finish upgrades and repairs (new flooring, painting on 1 floor, new stair
treads/risers, plaster repairs)
Chairman Frye questioned if there was a capacity issue in the building if there was an event that
was held. Mr. Arthurs stated that the building will still meet the code requirements for capacity. He
also stated that there is a possibility of the bottom floor not being renovated at this time and it would
be used as it is currently with no renovations.
Chairman Frye asked how many dollars would be cut if the bottom floor was not renovated. Mr.
Arthurs stated that it would hopefully bring the costs down considerably by only choosing the items
that have to be done to meet the ADA compliant rule. A lot of the work on the bottom floor can be
done later. The only item that would need to be completed on the first floor is the HVAC that needs
to be updated.
Mr. Arthurs said they would come back to the Board in May with an update on the costs of the
renovation priorities as listed above.
Commissioner Haywood asked if there were any grants available for historic landmark
renovations. Mr. Arthurs said there may be some grants that are available for this project. Mr. Holt
said that there are grants out there for programmatic items for museums, but it is difficult to find
grants for capital items. He stated he will look and see if he can find any grants that might assist with
this project.
Chairman Frye stated that the County does have other feasible options to hold their Board
Meetings, like the large room at the Board of Elections Office at Northgate. Mr. Arthurs stated the
plan was to move the Commissioner Meeting to Northgate while the Old Historic Courthouse was
being renovated.
Vice-Chairman Allen said that he would hate to lose a historic structure. It should be utilized the
best way is can be. Mr. Arthurs stated that regardless of the museum, the main issue is the elevator
that needs to be updated for continued use of the building.
Chairman Frye asked if there were any requirements on upkeep of the building since it is on the
historic registry. Mr. Holt stated that being on the national registry is more of an honor, and it does
not have any upkeep requirements.
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USDA Debt Service for the Farm, Food, and Family Education Center (F3EC)
Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer, reminded the Board that the County has
been working with Randolph Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) who was eligible for two
$2 million loans for the Farm, Food and Family Education Center. Originally, it was assumed that
there would be an annual debt service payment, but recently USDA required monthly repayments
back to REMC. As a result, there is expected to be two debt service payments in the current fiscal
year (May & June), totaling $66,667. This expenditure for principal payments needs to be added to
the General Fund budget. The Board has planned to use capital reserve funds for this obligation. In
addition, an additional $2,000 is needed for bond trustee fees.
On motion by Allen, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted 5-0, to approve the following Budget
Amendment for Debt Service on the USDA Loan for the Farm, Food, and Family Education Center
as follows:
2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
General Fund—Budget Amendment #75
Revenues Increase Decrease
Sales Tax $2,000
Transfer from Capital Reserve $66,667
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Debt Services $68,667
County Manager’s Update
Hal Johnson, County Manager, reminded the Board of the Special Joint Meeting with the City of
Asheboro on April 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to consider an economic development matter. On the same
day at 6:00 p.m. there will be a Zoning Appeal Public Hearing for a subdivision in Staley, NC.
Mr. Johnson reminded the board that there will be a study update for the Northeast Randolph
County Growth Management Plan Steering Committee Public Information session held on April 18,
2023, in the auditorium of Eastern Randolph High School from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. This is an
opportunity for the public to come and speak with the consultants and County staff on this committee
about their concerns or their issues for future growth in Northeast Randolph County. It will be a good
opportunity for the public to provide input as they continue the process of updating the County’s
Growth Management Plan in Northeast Randolph County. The public will be invited to this
information session to provide input via social media, news outlets, and within the county.
Commissioners Update
Vice-Chairman Allen reported that on May 11, 2023 the North Carolina Association of County
Commissioners District 9 and 11 Meetings will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Legislators
from these two districts will be present for dinner and discussions.
Vice Chairman Allen commented on the lithium battery concerns that were discussed during
Public Comment by Chris Huber. He lives in the same area as Ms. Huber. There is an emergency
response concern for those citizens that live along the area of US Hwy. 421 that two interchanges and
crossovers will limit access to their properties. He understands that this issue is being worked on, but
wanted to make others aware. This issue will require some unique thinking.
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Commissioner Kidd stated that he has sat through Fire Chief Meetings that were giving training
on lithium battery fires, so this item is being addressed at the local fire departments.
Adjournment
At 8:03 p.m. on motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, 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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