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Greg Edds, Chairman Aaron Church, County Manager
Jim Greene, Vice-Chairman Sarah Pack, Clerk to the Board
Daniel Lancaster John W. Dees, II, County Attorney
Judy Klusman
Craig Pierce
Rowan County Board of Commissioners
130 West Innes Street ∙ Salisbury, NC 28144
Telephone 704-216-8181 ∙ Fax 704-216-8195
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
ROWAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 7, 2025 – 3:00 PM
J.NEWTON COHEN, SR. ROOM
J.NEWTON COHEN, SR. ROWAN COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
PRESENT:
Greg Edds, Chairman
Jim Greene, Vice-Chairman
Craig Pierce, Commissioner
Judy Klusman, Commissioner
Daniel Lancaster, Commissioner
County Manager Aaron Church, Clerk to the Board Sarah Pack, County Attorney Jay Dees,
and Finance Director Anna Bumgarner were also present.
Call to Order
Chairman Edds called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Michael Taylor Jr. (son of Chaplain
Michael Taylor) provided a solemnizing prayer via Zoom audio conferencing software.
Chairman Edds lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consider Additions to the Agenda
Chairman Edds noted that Budget Amendment 91 would be added to the Budget
Amendments in Consent Item F.
Consider Deletions From the Agenda
There were no deletions from the agenda.
Consider Approval of the Agenda
On motion of Pierce, seconded by Greene, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the agenda as
amended.
Consider Approval of the Consent Agenda
On motion of Pierce, seconded by Greene, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended, as follows:
A. Consider Approval of the Minutes - 3/17/25 Regular Meeting and 2/17/25 Annual
Planning Retreat
B. Amendment #2 - Rowan County History Museum - RCC Lease
C. Award Tax Revaluation 2027 - Piner Appraisal Inc.
D. Change Order #1 - Holden Building Co. - RCC Health Department Project
E. Request to Use County Property for Cruise-In/Car Show - 2025
Equal Opportunity Employer

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F. Budget Amendments, as follows:
4125- Finance Transfer funds to cover design for new HVAC $15,000
system at 911 Center
4125- Finance Transfer funds to align accounts with spending $19,295
for Vector invoices April - June
5100- Health Transfer funds to budget for AA123 Investment $12,256
Department in Performance management
5100-Health Transfer funds to budget funding received from $69,995
Department the Vital Strategies Grant
5100- Health Transfer funds to budget EMS- SAMHAS Grant $106,447
Department
5100- Health Transfer funds to increase funding on AA874 $19,439
Department
5100- Health Transfer funds to budget for Reach Grant $51,689
Department
5300- Social Services Transfer donation funds to expenses to provide $159,430
goods and services to clients
RCC& Parks Transfer funds to budget for Novant grant $25,125
funding to purchase first aid kits
6400- Animal Services Transfer donation funds and salaries to $15,010
purchase commercial washing machine
4125-Finance Transfer funds to cover the difference in the $731,515
Detention Center Security Redevelopment with
Cornerstone Inc.
4125- Finance Transfer funds for change of contract #3 $50,000
C24307 with HDR for dentetion center security
4125- Finance Transfer funds to cover revaluation contract $680,735
4950- Cooperative Transfer funds from revenues to expenses to $13,000
Extension cover remainder of FY25
5100-Health Transfer funds to recongnize AA719 CBC $127,823
Department funding
G. Sole Source - Henry Schein, Dentrix - FY25-28
H. MOA - Benchmarks - DSS
I. Award/Approve Contract - Detention Center Security Redevelopment - Cornerstone Inc.
J. Change Order #3 - Courthouse & Detention Center Security - HDR
K. Replacement Vehicle Purchase FY25 - Environmental Health
L. Board of Equalization and Review Resolution
M. Martin Starnes Engagement Letter AFIR
N. Request Approval for Temporary Franchise Agreement
O. Sole Source - Daymark - Mental Health Service(s) – Veterans Treatment Court
P. Sole Source - Tyler Technologies - Enterprise Assessment & Tax Maintenance Renewal
Q. Sole-Source 120 Water - FY25-26
R. DNP Bathhouse Project - Additional Work - Surveying - CESI
S. GRANTS: Request to approve accepting grant funding for 12 AEDs from Novant Health
(Parks & Recreation)
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T. Amendment #2 - Piedmont Players - RCC Lease
U. Sole Source - Benchmarks NC - FY25-29
V. The FMRT Group - Psychological Services - Emergency Services
W. WEP Ag Building Project - Additional Work - Lighting Control Upgrade - SE Collins
X. E-Rate Program - Spectrum Service Order - Lilbrary
Y. Sole Source - The Pursell Group, LLC. d/b/a The Vet Recruiter - Animal Services
Z. COPS MOU for grant-funded RSSS School Resource Officer (SRO) - Revised
AA. NRA Grant Acceptance for Rowan County 4H program
BB. WEP Ag Building Project - Additional Work - AV Room - SE Collins
CC. Change Order #23 - Wharton Smith - WEP
DD. Architectural Services for Property Selection & Design – Emergency Services
EE. Authorize the MPO to use the Rowan County Event Center
FF. Rowan Community Center (WEP-Ag Center) Additional Items
GG. Change Order #5 - Fleet Management - Vector Fleet Management LLC.
Public Comment Period
Chairman Edds opened the floor for Public Comment and closed it after no one wished to
speak.
Special Recognitions
Chairman Edds recognized Public Health and read a Proclamation establishing Public Health
Week into record. Public Health Director Alyssa Harris thanked the Board for their support.
On motion of Edds, seconded by Pierce, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Proclamation for
National Public Health Week, as follows:
ROWAN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH - NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH
WEEK PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the health and well-being of our community members are of
utmost importance; and
WHEREAS, the week of April 7-13, 2025, marks the 30th anniversary of
National Public Health Week, with the theme “It Starts Here,” highlighting the
importance of making a difference in our homes, communities, and state; and
WHEREAS, public health professionals play a crucial role in preventing
disease, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring equitable access to quality
healthcare for all individuals; and
WHEREAS, a person’s health status can differ drastically by ZIP code due to
differences in the built environment, environmental quality, community context,
access to healthy food, education, and healthcare; and
WHEREAS, the Rowan County Board of Commissioners is committed to
promoting and protecting the health of our residents through evidence-based
policies, programs, and services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rowan County Board of
Commissioners hereby proclaims the first full week of April as National Public
Health Week in Rowan County.
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BE IT RESOLVED that during this week, we encourage residents to
participate in activities promoting health and wellness, including physical
activity, healthy eating, and preventive healthcare.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we call upon all residents, businesses,
schools, and community organizations to join us in prioritizing the health and
well-being of our community through policies and initiatives that support public
health and disease prevention.
Chairman Edds recognized Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and the Emergency
Services staff in attendance and commended them for their service. He read into record a
Proclamation establishing Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Chief Allen Cress thanked
the Board for their support.
On motion of Edds, seconded by Pierce, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Proclamation for
Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, as follows:
PROCLAMATION
PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK
April 13-19, 2025
WHEREAS, the services and functions performed by the Rowan County Public
Safety Telecommunicators are critical to the safety and welfare of the citizens of
Rowan County and the municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Telecommunicators provide 24-hour service
seven days per week as the vital link in the chain of emergency services providers;
and
WHEREAS, these dedicated professionals are the initial point of contact for
citizens in crisis situations who need emergency services assistance. In answering
the public's daily cries for help, they are often instrumental in saving lives and
reducing property damage when tragedy strikes.
NOW THEREFORE the Rowan County Board of Commissioners does hereby
proclaim April 13-19, 2025 as "Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in
Rowan County and urges all citizens to acknowledge the contributions of these
loyal public servants.
Child Community Protection Team Annual Report
Amy Brown, SmartStart Rowan Director, shared how SmartStart and community partners
help provide a foundation for childhood wellbeing. She described the type of information
provided in the Annual Report.
Shawn Edman, Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center, described the services provided by the
Terrie Hess House for children in crisis or traumatic situations. He also shared resources for
parents to create more stable home environments.
Public Health Director Alyssa Harris explained Public Health’s role in the Child Community
Protection Team (CCPT). Public Health explores all child deaths in the community. The CCPT
and the CFPT (Child Fatality Prevention Team are working as one team to identify causes and
prevention.
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The CCPT/CFPT) reviewed a total of 21 fatality cases in 2024.
• Unique health conditions/illness (5)
• Suffocation in bed/Unsafe sleeping conditions(5)
• Extreme prematurity (4)
• Abnormal conditions of newborn (3)
• Smoke inhalation due to house fire (2)
• Firearm Accident (1)
• Homicide (1)
Social Services Deputy Director Josh Stutts provided a summary of Social Service’s role in
the CCPT.
The estimated population for Rowan County in 2021 according to the United States Census
Bureau was 148,150. Children make up approximately 21.9% of the population. From January
through December in 2024, DSS received 2682 child protective services reports and completed
assessments on 1342 cases. Most of these reports alleged neglect. The number of reports is
trending slightly upward.
There were a total of 224 families served by In-Home Family services in 2024, with an
average of 231 children per month receiving services compared to 149 children the prior year. A
total of 336 children were served in foster care in calendar year 2024, with 160 entering care
because of abuse, neglect, and/or dependency during the year. Last year’s report reflected 344
total served and 148 entering care during the year. Rowan County provided training and
oversight for an average of 30 licensed foster homes monthly in the calendar year of 2024,
licensing 4 new foster homes during the year. Substance use remains the primary contributing
factor for removals in 2024.
On motion of Klusman, seconded by Lancaster, the Board voted to receive and accept the
Child Community Protection Team Annual Report and approve a Proclamation for Child Abuse
Prevention and Awareness Month, as follows:
Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
WHEREAS, child maltreatment is a community problem and finding a
solution depends upon involvement among people throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, child maltreatment occurs when parents find themselves in
stressful situations without community resources and unable to cope; and
WHEREAS, approximately 116,566 children were subject of investigations of
abuse, neglect and/or dependency in North Carolina in fiscal year 2023; and
WHEREAS, 20 children were victims of homicide by their parent or caretaker
in North Carolina during the year 2022; and
WHEREAS, the majority of child maltreatment cases stem from situations and
conditions that are preventable in an engaged and supportive community; and
WHEREAS, the effects of child maltreatment are felt by whole communities,
and need to be addressed by the entire community; and
WHEREAS, effective child maltreatment prevention programs succeed
because of partnerships created among social service agencies, schools, faith
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communities, civic organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business
community.
THEREFORE, the Rowan County Commissioners do hereby proclaim April
2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Rowan County and calls upon all
citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical facilities, and businesses to
increase their participation in our efforts to prevent child maltreatment and
strengthen the communities in which we live.
Public Hearing – TEFRA
Allen Robertson, Managing Partner at Robinson Bradshaw, said Robinson Bradshaw is
serving as Bond Counsel for an anticipated issuance of tax-exempt bonds (the “2025 Bonds”) for
the benefit of Novant Health and its affiliates (“Novant”). Some of the proceeds from the 2025
Bonds will finance/refinance facilities of Novant in Rowan County. The 2025 Bonds will be
issued by the National Finance Authority of New Hampshire. Due to federal tax law, the Rowan
County Board of Commissioners will need to approve the issuance of the 2025 Bonds and hold a
public hearing for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code (commonly referred
to as “TEFRA”). The public hearing and approval are a procedural requirement of federal tax
law and the 2025 Bonds will not constitute a debt of Rowan County.
Vice-Chairman Greene explained that the County shoulders no burden for these bonds. This
is simply a federal requirement and there is no financial responsibility for the County.
At 3:29 p.m. Chairman Edds opened the public hearing and closed it after no one wished to
speak.
On motion of Pierce, seconded by Klusman, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Resolution
Approving the Issuance of Not To Exceed $855,000,000 Tax-exempt Bonds to be Issued by the
National Finance Authority for the Benefit of Novant Health, Inc. (Attachment A).
Farmland Preservation Fund Discussion
Chairman Edds said farming community members approached the Board with a request
regarding funding for farmland preservation. He explained how taxation for farmland works in
Rowan County. Some farm owners want to place their land in conservation easements which is
an expensive process. This funding would be used to assist farm owners in conserving land. He
described the funding plan and how it would apply. A policy has been developed to guide this
initiative.
Vice-Chairman Greene clarified that the County is not buying land or providing money, but
simply providing an avenue for funding assistance. The idea of farmland preservation is to retain
the beauty and utility of Rowan County.
Chairman Edds said the County will work with agriculture/farming partners to determine the
annual needs.
On motion of Edds, seconded by Klusman, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Rowan County
Farmland Preservation Policy.
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Board Appointments
On motion of Klusman, seconded by Greene, the Board voted 5-0 to make the following
appointments:
• Jason Corriher to a County seat on the Bostian Heights Volunteer Fire Department
Board of Trustees
• Charles Haas to a County seat on the Bostian Heights Volunteer Fire Department
Board of Trustees
• Ronald-Christopher Barger to a County seat on the Bostian Heights Volunteer Fire
Department Fire Commissioners
• Virgil Misenheimer to a County seat on the Bostian Heights Volunteer Fire
Department Fire Commissioners
• Tracy Winecoff to a County seat on the Bostian Heights Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Commissioners
• Claude Rogers, Jr. to a County seat on the Cleveland Community Volunteer Fire
Department Fire Commissioners
• Byron Lewis to a County seat on the Cleveland Community Volunteer Fire
Department Fire Commissioners
• Giovanni Spillman to an At Large seat on the Historic Landmarks Commission
• William Crowell to an At Large seat on the Home and Community Care Block Grant
Advisory Committee
• Krista Woolly to an At Large seat on the Home and Community Care Block Grant
Advisory Committee
• Local Emergency Planning Committee appointments, as follows:
APPLICANT SEAT NAME
Monty Gibson Henkel Representative
Karen Hamby NCEM Area Coordinator
Bethany Perez Rowan County Health Dept. Representative
Kulema McKoy Hexagon Agility Representative
David Pattern Norfolk Southern Representative
Craig Pierce Board of Commissioners Designee
• Brenda McClellan to a County seat on the Mount Mitchell Volunteer Fire
Department Fire Commissioners
• Jackie Bearden to a County seat on the Mount Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Commissioners
• Kelly Wilhelm to a County seat on the Rockwell Rural Volunteer Fire Department
Board of Trustees
• Michael Goodman to a County seat on the South Salisbury Volunteer Fire
Department Board of Trustees
• Robert Boles to a County seat on the South Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department
Board of Trustees
• Kevin Kesler to a County seat on the Union Volunteer Fire Department Board of
Trustees
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On motion of Klusman, seconded by Greene, the Board voted 5-0 to accept Gene Beaver’s
resignation from the Rowan County Housing Authority, effective December 31, 2024.
Closed Session
On motion of Edds, seconded by Greene, the Board voted 5-0 to enter into closed session
pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1) to consider approval of the minutes of the Closed Session
held on March 17, 2025, as described by NCGS 143- 318.10(e), to NCGS 143-318-11(a)(3), to
consult with an attorney, and to NCGS 143-318-11(a)(6), for personnel.
Open Session
At 5:30 p.m. the board returned to Open Session.
On motion of Edds, seconded by Pierce, the Board voted 5-0 to provide a $6,654 stipend
paid annually in August for the next three years to be applied to PhD program tuition for Health
Director Alyssa Harris, with each year having its own three year clawback applied.
Adjournment
At 5:05 p.m., on motion of Pierce, seconded by Greene, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn.
______________________________________
Sarah Pack, NCCCC
Clerk to the Board
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Attachment A
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EXTRACTS FROM MINUTES OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Commissioners for the County of Rowan, North Carolina (the “County”)
held a regular meeting in the J. Newton Cohen Sr. Room on the second floor of the Rowan County
Administration Building located at 130 West Innes Street, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144, the
regular place of meeting, at 3:00 p.m. on April 7, 2025. The following Commissioners were:
Present: Edds, Greene, Pierce, Klusman, Lancaster
Absent: N/A
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The Chairman declared the public hearing open.
WHEREAS, at 3:29 p.m., the Chairman announced that the Board of Commissioners (the
“Board”) would proceed to hold a public hearing and would hear anyone who wished to be heard
on the proposed issuance by the National Finance Authority (the “Authority”), a component unit
of the Business Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire, of its Revenue Bonds (Winston-
Salem Sustainable Energy Partners) in one or more series (the “Bonds”), in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $855,000,000;
WHEREAS, the Bonds will be qualified 501(c)(3) bonds as defined in Section 145 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and the proceeds from the sale of the
Bonds will be applied by the Borrower (defined below) to (1) pay or reimburse the costs of the
Energy Projects (as defined in the notice of public hearing attached hereto as Exhibit A (the
“TEFRA Notice”)) at certain hospitals and related facilities located at the addresses set forth in the
TEFRA Notice and owned and operated by Novant Health, Inc., a North Carolina nonprofit
corporation (“Novant”), and certain of its affiliates described in the TEFRA Notice (collectively,
the “Benefitting Entities”), (2) pay, or reimburse Novant for paying, a portion of the costs of the
2025 Projects (as defined in the TEFRA Notice), (3) if determined to be applicable, refund existing
indebtedness of Novant, the proceeds of which were used to initially finance a portion of the 2025
Projects, (4) if determined to be desirable, pay a portion of the interest accruing on the Bonds, and
(5)pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority;
WHEREAS, the Authority has been requested to issue the Bonds and to lend the proceeds
from the sale thereof to Winston-Salem Sustainable Energy Partners LLC (the “Borrower”), an
Arizona limited liability company, for the ultimate benefit of Novant and the other Benefitting
Entities;
WHEREAS, the Borrower, Novant and the other Benefitting Entities are organizations
described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code or are properly classified as disregarded entities whose
ultimate owner is an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code. The Energy Projects
and the 2025 Projects are together referred to as the “Project.” The Project is or will be owned or
operated by Novant and the other Benefitting Entities;
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Attachment A
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WHEREAS, Section 147(f) of the Code, requires that any tax-exempt bonds issued by the
Authority for the Project may only be issued after such issuance is approved by the County
following a public hearing with respect to such issuance;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 162-S:10(I) of the New Hampshire Statutes, prior to the
Authority issuing bonds subject to Section 147(f) of the Code, the state or political subdivision
within whose boundaries the project to be financed is located must have approved the financing of
the project, which with respect to a portion of the Project includes the County;
WHEREAS, Novant has requested that the Board approve the financing and refinancing
of the Project and the issuance of the Bonds, in an amount not to exceed $855,000,000 in order to
satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code and approve the financing
of the portion of the Project located in the County in order to satisfy the requirements of
Section 162-S:10(I) of the New Hampshire Statutes;
WHEREAS, the TEFRA Notice was published on March 27, 2025 in the Salisbury Post
setting forth a general, functional description of the type and use of the facilities to be financed
and refinanced with the proceeds of the Bonds, the maximum principal amount of the Bonds to be
issued, the initial owner and operator of the facilities and the location of the facilities, among other
things;
WHEREAS, the names, address and testimony of the persons who were present and who
offered comments on the proposed issuance of the Bonds or who responded in writing to the notice
of public hearing are as follows:
None.
WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Board inquired elsewhere in and around the meeting
room to determine whether there were any other persons who wished to speak at the public hearing
and the Chairman of the Board determined that no other persons who wished to speak at the public
hearing were found; and
WHEREAS, a purpose of the above-described public hearing and this resolution is to
satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code, in order to qualify the
interest on the Bonds for exclusion from the gross income of the owners thereof for federal income
tax purposes pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code;
After the Board had heard all persons who had requested to be heard, the Chairman closed
the public hearing.
Commissioner Pierce moved to adopt the following resolution, a copy of which had been
distributed to each Commissioner:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$855,000,000 TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL
FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF NOVANT HEALTH, INC.
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Attachment A
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA:
Section 1. The proposed issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in an amount not to
exceed $855,000,000, the proceeds of which will be used to finance and refinance costs of the
Project, a portion of which is within the jurisdiction of the County, is hereby approved for the
purposes of Section 147(f) of the Code. Additionally, it is the purpose and intent of the Board
that this resolution also constitute approval by the Board of the financing of the portion of the
Project located in the County through the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority in accordance
with Section 162-S:10(I) of the New Hampshire Statutes. The Board is the governing body of
the political jurisdiction within whose boundaries a portion of the Project is located. In no event
shall the County or any political subdivision thereof be liable for such Bonds nor shall the Bonds
constitute a debt of the County or any political subdivision thereof.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Commissioner Klusman seconded the motion and the motion was adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Edds, Greene, Pierce, Klusman, Lancaster
NAYS: N/A
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Attachment A
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Attachment A
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Attachment A
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR
THE COUNTY OF ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA REGARDING TAX-EXEMPT BONDS
FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO BE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL
FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF NOVANT HEALTH, INC.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 7, 2025 a public hearing, as required by Section 147(f)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), will be held by the Board of Commissioners
for the County of Rowan, North Carolina (the “County”), with respect to the health care facilities proposed to
be financed or refinanced by the National Finance Authority (the “Authority”), a component unit of the Business
Finance Authority of the State of New Hampshire, with proceeds from the issuance of one or more series of tax-
exempt bonds (the “Bonds”). The hearing will commence at 3:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can
be heard, in the J. Newton Cohen Sr. Room on the second floor of the Rowan County Administration Building
located at 130 West Innes Street, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144, the regular place of meeting. The Bonds
will be “qualified 501(c)(3) bonds” as defined in Section 145 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the “Code”), for hospital and related health care facilities. The maximum stated principal amount of Bonds to
be issued is $855,000,000.
The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds will be loaned to Winston Salem Sustainable Energy Partners
LLC (the “Borrower”), an Arizona limited liability company. The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds will be
applied by the Borrower to (1) pay or reimburse the costs of the acquisition, development, construction,
improvement and equipping of certain energy related improvements, including but not limited to, upgrading
and replacing central utility plant assets, replacing electrical distribution infrastructure, replacing air handling
units, upgrading building automation systems, implementing energy savings measures, and making other
infrastructure improvements (collectively, the “Energy Projects”) at certain hospitals and related facilities
located at the addresses set forth on Exhibit A (collectively, the “Novant Facilities”) and owned and operated
by Novant Health, Inc., a North Carolina nonprofit corporation (“Novant”), and certain of its affiliates more
specifically described below (collectively, the “Benefitting Entities”), (2) pay, or reimburse Novant for paying,
a portion of the cost of the 2025 Projects (described below), (3) if determined to be applicable, refund existing
indebtedness of Novant, the proceeds of which were used to initially finance a portion of the 2025 Projects,
(4) if determined to be desirable, pay a portion of the interest accruing on the Bonds, and (5) pay certain
expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority.
The 2025 Projects include (A) constructing, renovating, furnishing and equipping (1) a new health
care facility known as Novant Health Scotts Hill Medical Center to be located at 151 Scotts Hill Medical Park
Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina 28411 and consisting of approximately 74 licensed inpatient beds, eight
operating rooms, endoscopy procedure rooms, an emergency department, imaging and laboratory facilities and
related support service areas (the “Scotts Hill Medical Center Project”); (2) an expansion to and renovation of
the emergency department at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center located at 8201 Healthcare Loop,
Charlotte, North Carolina 28215 and consisting of two new trauma rooms, 17 new treatment rooms, clinical
support space, lobby expansion, new imaging services, new elevator shaft and additional support rooms (the
“Mint Hill Medical Center Project”); and (3) a new observation room at Presbyterian Medical Center located
at 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina 28204 (the “Presbyterian Medical Center Project”); and (B)
routine capital expenditures at any of the Novant Facilities, including but not limited to (1) additions and
renovations to such Novant Facilities and (2) the acquisition of medical, computer, office and capital equipment
for use at such Novant Facilities (the “Routine Capital Expenditures Projects,” and collectively with the Scotts
Hill Medical Center Project, the Mint Hill Medical Center Project and the Presbyterian Medical Center Project,
the “2025 Projects”).
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Attachment A
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The maximum principal amount of Bonds to be issued to finance or refinance the following 2025
Projects is set forth in the table below:
Maximum Principal Amount of Bonds to
Project be Issued Relating to the 2025 Projects
Scotts Hill Medical Center Project $262,600,000
Mint Hill Medical Center Project 45,000,000
Presbyterian Medical Center Project 39,000,000
Set forth on Exhibit A is the maximum principal amount of Bonds to be issued at each of the Novant
Facilities for the Energy Projects and the Routine Capital Expenditures Projects.
The Borrower and the Benefitting Entities are organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code
or are properly classified as disregarded entities whose ultimate owner is an organization described in Section
501(c)(3) of the Code. The Energy Projects and the 2025 Projects are together referred to as the “Project.”
The Project is or will be owned or operated by Novant and the other Benefitting Entities, including The
Presbyterian Hospital; Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Pender Memorial Hospital, Incorporated; Novant
Health Matthews Medical Center, LLC; Medical Park Hospital, LLC; Novant Health Ballantyne Medical
Center, LLC; Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, LLC; Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical
Center, LLC; Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center, LLC; Brunswick Community Hospital, LLC;
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, LLC; South Carolina Coastal Medical Center, LLC; Hilton Head
Medical Center, LLC; and East Cooper Medical Center, LLC.
The Bonds and the obligation to pay principal of and interest thereon and any redemption premium
with respect thereto do not constitute indebtedness or an obligation of the Authority, the State of New
Hampshire, the State of North Carolina, the State of South Carolina or any political subdivision thereof,
including the County, within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation, or a charge against
the general credit or taxing powers of any of them. The Bonds shall be a limited obligation of the Authority,
payable solely from certain revenues duly pledged therefor and generally representing amounts paid by the
Borrower.
The hearing will provide a reasonable opportunity to be heard for persons wishing to express their views
on the issuance of the Bonds or on the nature and location of the Project proposed to be financed or refinanced.
Any person wishing to comment in writing should do so prior to such meeting to the Board of Commissioners
for the County of Rowan, North Carolina, 130 West Innes Street, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144 Attention:
Clerk to Board of Commissioners.
This notice is published in accordance with the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY
OF ROWAN, NORTH CAROLINA
By: Sarah Pack
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
Dated: March 25, 2025
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Exhibit A
Energy Projects and Routine Capital Expenditure Projects
Maximum Principal Amount
Facility and Address of Bonds to be Issued
Routine Capital
Energy Projects Expenditure Projects
Ballantyne Medical Center $6,600,000 N/A
10905 Providence Road W.
Charlotte, NC 28277
Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital $18,700,000
N/A
1901 Randolph Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
Huntersville Medical Center $25,400,000
$23,600,000
10030 Gilead Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
Matthews Medical Center $27,500,000
$21,700,000
1500 Matthews Township Pkwy.
Matthews, NC 28105
Mint Hill Medical Center $10,300,000
$700,000
8201 Healthcare Loop
Charlotte, NC 28215
Presbyterian Medical Center $70,700,000
$51,900,000
200 Hawthorne Lane
Charlotte, NC 28204
Clemmons Medical Center $13,700,000 $7,200,000
6915 Village Medical Circle
Clemmons, NC 27012
Forsyth Medical Center $83,800,000 $53,100,000
3333 Silas Creek Pkwy.
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Kernersville Medical Center $19,700,000 $11,500,000
1750 Kernersville Medical Pkwy.
Kernersville, NC 27284
Medical Park Hospital $12,400,000 N/A
1950 S Hawthorne Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
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Maximum Principal Amount
Facility and Address of Bonds to be Issued
Routine Capital
Energy Projects Expenditure Projects
New Hanover Orthopedic Hospital $15,100,000 $13,000,000
5301 Wrightsville Ave.
Wilmington, NC 28403
New Hanover Regional Medical $65,900,000 $62,000,000
Center
2131 S 17th Street,
Wilmington, NC 28401
Thomasville Medical Center $14,700,000 $7,000,000
207 Old Lexington Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
Brunswick Medical Center $21,200,000 $16,300,000
240 Hospital Dr.
Bolivia, NC 28422
Rowan Medical Center $34,900,000 $19,300,000
612 Mocksville Ave.
Salisbury, NC 28144
Pender Medical Center $7,700,000 $3,200,000
507 E Fremont Street
Burgaw, NC 28425
East Cooper Medical Center $21,300,000 $13,100,000
2000 Hospital Drive
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Coastal Carolina Hospital $9,800,000 $6,200,000
1000 Medical Center Drive
Hardeeville, SC 29927
Hilton Head Hospital $29,700,000 $15,100,000
25 Hospital Center Blvd.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
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