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RANDOLPH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
December 1, 2025
Historic Courthouse, 145-C Worth St., 2nd Floor, Asheboro, NC
I. Call to Order - Chairman Frye
II. Pledge of Allegiance - Pastor Michael Mabe
III. Reorganization of Board - (Note: Items A & B must be acted upon in separate
motions)
A. Elect Chairman for one-year term (currently Darrell Frye)
B. Elect Vice Chairman for a one-year term (currently Kenny Kidd)
C. Appoint County Attorney (currently Ben Morgan)
D. Appoint Clerk to the Board (currently Dana Crisco)
E. Appoint Representative to the Board of Health (currently Hope Haywood)
F. Appoint Representative to the Social Services Board (currently Lester Rivenbark)
G. Appoint Representative to the High Point Metropolitan Planning Organization
(HPMPO) (currently Darrell Frye)
H. Appoint Alternate to the High Point Metropolitan Planning Organization (HPMPO)
(currently Lester Rivenbark)
I. Appoint Representative to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (currently Kenny
Kidd)
J. Appoint Representative to the Piedmont Triad Regional Planning Organization
(RPO) (currently Hope Haywood)
K. Appoint Alternate to the Piedmont Triad Rural (RPO) (currently Lester Rivenbark)
L. Appoint Delegate to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (currently Darrell Frye)
M. Appoint Representative to the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation
(currently Darrell Frye)
N. Appoint Tourism Development Authority Liaison (currently Kenny Kidd)
O. Appoint Representative to Trillium Health Resources Regional Advisory Board
(currently David Allen)
P. Appoint Corporate-Municipalities Wellness Coalition and Healthy Communities
Liaison (currently Hope Haywood)
Q. Appoint Voluntary Ag District Board Liaison (currently David Allen)
R. Appoint Piedmont Triad Regional Development Corporation Liaison (PTRDC)
(currently David Allen)
S. Appoint the Chairman of the Animal Services Advisory Board (currently Kenny
Kidd)
T. Appoint Representative to the Piedmont Triad Eastern Piedmont NC Home
Consortium (currently Hope Haywood)
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RANDOLPH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
December 1, 2025
Historic Courthouse, 145-C Worth St., 2nd Floor, Asheboro, NC
IV. Public Comment Period
V. Approve Agenda
VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2025
B. Consideration of Reappointments to the Randolph County Board of Health
C. Consideration of Appointments to the Randolph County Board of Health
D. Adopt Resolution to Remove Plat Officers for Randolph County
E. Adopt Resolution to Add Plat Officer for the City of Archdale
F. Reappoint Michael Somero and Mike Ayers to the Randolph County Board of
Equalization and Review
G. Reappoint Michael Somero to the Randolph County Tax Commission
H. Approve EMS Franchise Renewals
I. Approve MOA Between Randolph County & Cooperative Ext. for Randolph
County Commercial Kitchen
J. Approve Surety Bonds for Elected and Appointed County Officials
K. Approve Project Amendment #6 - PTRWA to Asheboro Water Line ($2,400,000)
L. Approve Project Amendment #5 - Asheboro City Schools Facilities Project
M. Approve Budget Amendment - Public Works ($50,000)
N. Approve Budget Amendment - TDA #4
O. Approve Budget Amendment - TDA #5 ($2,830)
P. Approve Project Amendment #8 - Ramseur Water and Sewer Improvements
Project
Q. Approve Audit Contract Extension with Cherry Bekaert
R. Approve Contract Extension for the Tobacco Trust Grant
VII. New Business
A. Project Woodstock - Earth Retention Industries - Crystal Gettys, RC Economic
Development Corp. Business Recruitment Director
1. Public Hearing
2. Consider Resolution Authorizing the County to Provide One-Half of the Local
Match Requirement for an Economic Development Project
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RANDOLPH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA
December 1, 2025
Historic Courthouse, 145-C Worth St., 2nd Floor, Asheboro, NC
B. Waste Management Annual Report - Bob Peeler, Waste Management Government
Relations, Mike McFeeley, Waste Management District Manager
C. TDA Annual Report - Amber Scarlett, TDA Executive Director
D. Consider Request for New Voting System - Melissa Kirstner, Elections Director
E. Consider Proposal for Law Enforcement Clerk IV Position - Chief Deputy Steven
Nunn
F. Consider Request to Retain Positions Following Zoo Contract Termination - Chief
Deputy Steven Nunn
G. Consider Farmland Preservation Fund from PUV Rollback Proceeds - Zeb Holden,
County Manager
H. Set Date for Annual Planning Retreat - Chairman Frye
I. County Manager’s Update
J. Commissioner's Updates
Upcoming Board Term Expirations
February - Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Development Board - Scott Kidd;
Seagrove-Ulah Metropolitan Water District - Scott Cole; Voluntary Agricultural District
A dvisory Board - Bobby Allen, Ken Austin, Bernard Beck
M arch - Randolph County Board of Equalization and Review - Kent Elliott
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November 3, 2025
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 Kenny Kidd, Commissioner David Allen, Commissioner
Hope Haywood, and Commissioner Lester Rivenbark were present. Also present were County
Manager Zeb Holden, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer Will Massie, Assistant County
Manager William Johnson, County Attorney Ben Morgan, and Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco.
Bishop Michael Trogdon from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office gave the invocation and
everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was livestreamed on YouTube.
Special Recognitions
Major Jeff Cook retired November 1, 2025 from the Sheriff’s Office with 28 years of service.
Major Cook was recognized by Sheriff Greg Seabolt, after which, Chairman Frye presented him
with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
Sergeant Tammy Hughes retired November 1, 2025 from the Sheriff’s Office with 18 years of
service. Sergeant Hughes was recognized by Sheriff Greg Seabolt, after which, Chairman Frye
presented her with an engraved clock on behalf of the Board.
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.
Chairman Frye stated that the comment period would be fifteen minutes. All others would have
the chance to speak after New Business.
Carl Hicks, 744 Ivy Creek Dr., Randleman, said removing books limits choices.
Jonathan Burris, 4362 Black Mountain Rd., Asheboro, is not happy with the outcome of the
Library hearing. He feels the Library Board of Trustees is not serving the people.
Rebeka Todd, 3316 Todd Hagerman Trl., Sophia, believes that the Library Board made a
thoughtful decision about the library book.
Susan Scott, 516 West Kivett St., Asheboro, liked the choice of the Library Board of Trustees.
She saw a post from a Forsyth County pastor directing people to the Randolph County meeting.
She was not happy about this.
Virginia Wall, 348 Lindley Ave., Asheboro, feels that people who call themselves Christians
are trying to push their views on others. She had a close friend on the Library Board of Trustees
that she is honoring that person by coming to speak.
Approve Agenda
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Chairman Frye announced that New Business Item H. Consider Changes to the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO) was being moved to the top of New Business
On motion of Kidd, seconded Rivenbark, to approve the Agenda, as amended.
Consent Agenda
Commissioner Allen commented on Adoption Awareness month and encouraged citizens to
adopt children that are in need.
Chairman Frye read the Proclamation to honor Jerome Davis and his team. He also read the
Resolution for Operation Green Light.
Commissioner Haywood spoke of the DOT Resolution and explained the process for DOT to
take over a street.
On motion by Kidd, seconded by Rivenbark, to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, as
follows:
• approve Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2025
and Special Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2025 and October 21, 2025;
• adopt Adoption Awareness Proclamation 2025, as follows:
ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH - NOVEMBER 2025
WHEREAS, November is Nationally celebrated as ADOPTION AWARENESS
MONTH to express the right of every child to grow up in a permanent, secure, and
loving family; and
WHEREAS, caring adults can make all the difference in the lives of young people,
sibling groups, children with special needs teenagers; and
WHEREAS, the Randolph County Department of Social Services serves nearly
140 children in substitute care who live apart from their birth families, and adoption
is the permanent plan for 51 of these children; and
WHEREAS, Randolph County actively promotes the timely adoption of children,
and 53 adoptions have been finalized since June 2024, some of whom have special
needs; and
WHEREAS, children waiting for adoptive families and those families who have
adopted these children require and deserve community support. Adoption Awareness
Month is an opportunity to celebrate foster and adoptive families and spread
awareness on behalf of approximately 10,900 children in foster care in North
Carolina who continue to wait for a loving and permanent family.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Randolph County Board of Commissioners does
hereby proclaim November 2025 as ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH in our
county, and we urge our citizens to recognize and support this observance.
• adopt Proclamation Honoring Jerome Davis and the Carolina Cowboys Professional
Bull Riding Team, as follows:
HONORING JEROME DAVIS AND THE CAROLINA COWBOYS
PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDING TEAM
WHEREAS, the Carolina Cowboys were founded as one of eight original teams
in the Professional Bull Riders Association (PBR); and
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WHEREAS, Jerome Davis, one of Randolph County’s hometown heroes, became
the team coach in 2022; and
WHEREAS, the team competed in the 2025 PBR Camping World Team Series on
October 24, 25, and 26, 2025 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV ; and
WHEREAS, team members include Alvaro Ariel, Cooper Davis, Alisson De
Souza, Clay Guiton, Derek Kolbaba, Jess Lockwood, Kyler Oliver, Afonso Junior
Quintino, Adriano Salgado, Gabriel Henrique da Silva, Daylon Swearingen, and
Ethan Winckler; and
WHEREAS, each bull rider contributed their own special talents to the team; and
WHEREAS, Clay Guiton won the 2025 Teams Championship MVP; and
WHEREAS, the Carolina Cowboys won the Championship Series.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Randolph County Board
of Commissioners officially acknowledges the talents, skills, teamwork,
sportsmanship, and successes of the Carolina Cowboys throughout 2025 and, on
behalf of our citizens, does hereby extend this expression of our pride in these
prestigious milestones.
• approve Firefighter's Relief Fund Appointees;
• adopt Resolution for Operation Green Light, as follows:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION GREEN LIGHT
WHEREAS, the residents of Randolph County have great respect, admiration,
and the utmost gratitude for all of the men and women who have selflessly served our
country and this community in the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who served
in the Armed Forces and who have paid the high price for freedom by placing
themselves in harm’s way for the good of all have been vital in maintaining the
freedoms and way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Veterans continue to serve our community in the American Legion,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, religious groups, civil service, and by functioning as
County Veteran Service Officers to help former fellow service members access more
than $52 billion in federal health, disability, and compensation benefits each year;
and
WHEREAS, approximately 200,000 service members transition to civilian
communities annually and an estimated 20 percent increase will occur in the near
future; and
WHEREAS, studies indicate that 44-72 percent of service members experience
high levels of stress during transition from military to civilian life and are at a high
risk for suicide during their first year after military service; and
WHEREAS, Randolph County wishes to honor the service and sacrifice of our
men and women in uniform transitioning from active service as well as those who are
already Veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners does hereby declare the County as a Green Light for Veterans County
from November 4th through November 11th and asks citizens to display a green light
at their homes and places of business.
• adopt Resolution Adding Streets in the White Oaks Subdivision to the State System,
as follows:
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WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has investigated White Oaks
Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, Acorn Drive, Crackling Woods Lane, Timber Trail, and Sapling Way
are streets that have been found to meet minimum requirements for addition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of
Commissioners that .54 miles of Acorn Drive, .14 miles of Crackling Woods Lane,
.36 miles of Timber Trail, and .11 miles of Sapling Way, the White Oaks Subdivision
be added to the Division of Highway’ Secondary Road System.
• approve Budget Amendment - Public Health (-$38,738), as follows:
2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #29
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $38,738
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Public Health $38,738
• approve Project Amendment - Liberty Water & Sewer Improvement ($21,000), as
follows:
Liberty Water and Sewer Improvement Capital Project Ordinance
Amendment #1
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from Rural Water $21,000
Infrastructure Fund
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Engineering $21,000
Rural Water & Sewer Infrastructure Capital Project Ordinance
Amendment #8
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Transfer to Liberty W&S Capital $21,000
Project
Contingency $21,000
• approve Budget Amendment - Social Services ($25,208), as follows:
2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #30
Revenues Increase Decrease
Restricted Intergovernmental $25,208
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Social Services $25,208
• approve Budget Amendment - Sheriff's Office ($33,490), as follows:
2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #31
Revenues Increase Decrease
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Restricted Fund Balance $33,490
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Sheriff $33,490
• consider acceptance of NC DOT Right-of-Way Purchase Offer and associated
Budget Amendment, as follows:
2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
General Fund – Budget Amendment #32
Revenues Increase Decrease
Miscellaneous $65,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Public Works $65,000
• reappoint Reggie Beeson, John Cable, and Ken Austin to the Randolph County
Planning Board;
• appoint Jonathan McCollum and Janet Imrick to the Local Emergency Planning
Committee;
• reappoint Bonnie Renfro to the Randolph County Social Services Board.
UDO Changes
On motion of Kidd, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to table the changes to the
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) until January 5, 2026.
Transfer of Funds for the Randolph County Board of Education
Dr. Stephen Gainey, Superintendent of the Randolph County School System, said on October
20, 2025, the Randolph County Board of Education authorized the transfer of $750,000.00 from
the local current expense fund to the capital outlay fund. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 115C-433(d), the
County Commissioners also must approve this transfer between funds. It was Dr. Gainey’s
understanding that the County Commissioners should act on this request to authorize the transfer
within 30 days.
Dr. Gainey thanked the Board for help with this matter. These funds will allow our school
system to address at one-time capital outlay project involving "the clean up and remediation of the
land clearing and inert debris fill area" located on the property of Trinity High School.
On motion of Frye, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the request of the
Randolph County Board of Education to transfer $750,000 from the Current Expense Fund to the
Capital Outlay Fund.
United Way ALICE Report
Samantha Baker, Executive Director of Randolph County United Way, gave the ALICE report.
This is a snapshot showing the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed households in the
county. Many people are under great financial stress. They make too much money for assistance
but cannot make ends meet.
Commissioner Haywood commented that there are citizens who are working and must pay for
the necessities with very little left over.
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Commissioner Rivenbark mentioned to the audience that the agenda packet is online if anyone
would like to see the report.
Charters of Freedom
Jeff Morse, representative of Charters of Freedom, stated Foundation Forward is a NC
Nonprofit 501(c)(3). They build and gift to North Carolina Counties the Charters of Freedom as
displayed in the National Archived Building in Washington. Their goal is to construct a Charters
of Freedom “Setting” in each of the state’s 100 counties. The setting itself and its construction are
gifted to the county. Any site preparation, ancillary landscaping, pavers, walkways, etc. will be the
responsibility of the County. Paxton Authors has estimated that a 37’ x 12’ concrete pad to house
the setting will cost around $8,000.
Chairman Frye asked about the product sustaining the weather. Mr. Morse said that one had
withstood the floods from Helene. The setting only needed minor repairs.
County Manager Zeb Holden said the next move would be to accept the gift. There will be
some costs of a concrete surround and shrubbery. The ongoing cost would be electricity.
Commissioner Allen asked if the displays are lit at night. Mr. Morse stated that was an option
and his contractors can help with the installation.
Chairman Frye inquired about the timeline. Mr. Morse said it was designed around the schedule
of the County.
Commissioner Haywood remarked that this gift was very timely with America’s 250th year of
Independence next July.
County Manager Holden asked for the components of the setting. Mr. Morse responded the
Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and Constitution with the option of the Civil Rights
Act.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the gift of the
Charters of Freedom “Setting” with site preparation funding to be paid by Randolph County.
America 250 Update
Mac Whatley, Chairman of the America 250 committee, spoke about the website being live,
RevolutionaryRandolph.org. He reminded the Board that the county will be celebrating their 250
year anniversary soon after that. Trevor Nutall from the City of Asheboro has a banner program.
Amy Rudisill is working with the schools to have fourth graders design a County flag. Cam Mills
is working on events for July 4, 2026.
Register of Deeds Reclassifications
Will Massie, Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer said the Randolph County Register of
Deeds is requesting approval from the Board of Commissioners to reclassify the Deputy positions
to Deputy I, Deputy II currently and Deputy III, to implement in the near future. These proposed
changes will secure a succession plan, which will focus on long-term stability, talent development,
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and organizational resilience. This is a proactive strategy to ensure continuity of critical services
and institutional knowledge. Reclassifying these positions prevents disruption and will maintain
operational effectiveness when key positions become vacant due to retirements or other departures.
It also creates clear career paths for existing employees, showing a commitment to their growth.
This not only boosts morale and engagement, but also improves staff retention, which reduces
long-term recruitment and training costs. By developing leadership from within, you ensure that
future leaders are already aligned with the organization's mission and values.
Succession planning directly addresses the risk of leadership gaps and talent shortages, which
is particularly relevant in the public sector. This proactive approach ensures a strong leadership
pipeline is always in development.
Chairman Frye spoke highly of the Register of Deeds staff. He said this was an appropriate
request.
Vice-Chairman Kidd reinforced the comment about the staff and how friendly and helpful they
are.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to reclassify the Register of Deeds
positions, as presented.
Sheriff’s Office Holiday Accrual Policy
Chief Deputy Steven Nunn stated the Randolph County Sheriff's Office proposes a revision to
the holiday accrual policy for deputy sheriffs and detention officers working shifts. Currently,
these employees receive 12 hours of holiday accrual when they work on a holiday, and 8 hours
when they are scheduled off.
Within the personnel policy, a disparity exists as other Randolph County emergency response
employees already earn 12 hours of holiday accrual regardless of whether they work on the
holiday. By adopting a similar approach, our shift employees would receive an additional 24 hours
of holiday accrual per year. We believe that this change will not only improve employee
satisfaction but also create consistency with the County’s personnel policies.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the change to
the Sheriff’s Holiday Accrual Policy, as presented
Animal Control Ordinance Update
Jonathan Moody, Animal Services Director, stated that Randolph County Animal Services
consistently seeks ways to forward its mission and improve the services it provides, safeguarding
the public and ensuring the humane treatment of animals.
Starting in 2025, Animal Services started to look into other ways to improve the Public
Nuisance Ordinance. He said he reached out to other counties to see how they handled Public
Nuisance violations. Guilford County had the best model in their Ordinance, a Public Nuisance
Order. This order will give Animal Control more ways to handle the calls for service to fix the
problem instead of just writing citations and not actually fixing the issue at hand.
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This Public Nuisance Ordinance was unanimously approved by the Animal Services Advisory
Board at its October meeting and has the support of Randolph County Staff.
Mr. Moody and his staff thanked the Board of Commissioners for considering this request and
their continuous work to improve the lives of Randolph County Citizens and their animals.
Section 3, A2i In addition to any other enforcement remedies available under this
chapter, if the Randolph County Animal Services Director declares an animal to be a
nuisance under this section, then the Director or appointee has the authority to order
the owner to confine the animal in accordance with the Animal Services Director or
appointee instruction. It shall be unlawful for the owner to fail to comply with such an
order or with the instructions in the order.
Commissioner Allen asked if other animals besides dogs will be subject to the Nuisance
Ordinance. Mr. Moody said it will apply to all animals including livestock.
Chairman Frye asked if the violations would be kept at the Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Moody
stated they would be kept at the Animal Services office. He added that Sheriff’s Deputy
would go with Animal Control Officers in certain situations.
Chairman Frye inquired if the municipalities would also be subject to the Ordinance. Mr.
Moody responded that they would if the County does the animal control for them.
Commissioner Rivenbark wanted clarification about dogs in season being kept away from
other animals. Mr. Moody said that is part of the State law and Animal Control must enforce
it.
Commissioner Rivenbark asked what excessive barking included. Mr. Moody replied
that if animals are working when they bark, that behavior is excluded. If a neighbor’s dog
in a lot barks constantly, that would be a nuisance.
Commissioner Haywood thanked the Animal Services staff for their hard work every day.
On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the update of An
Ordinance Governing Animal Services in Randolph County.
Staley VIPER Tower
Jared Byrd said as an ongoing part of the Randleman VIPER tower construction project,
Randolph County will be required to make structural modifications to support additional
microwave dishes and antennas on the Staley VIPER tower that will provide a microwave network
path between the Mt. Shepherd tower and the new Randleman VIPER tower as well as hold paging
equipment for fire and EMS users.
A request for bid was issued (Bid 25-0806) in August and closed on October 7, 2025 with only
two bidders. A second request for bids closed October 23, 2025 at 11:00AM to provide the
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necessary structural modifications recommended by the engineered tower study that was
completed earlier in the project. The following bids were received:
Built Consulting $281,255.00
Midland Construction $378,000.00
Pittsburg Tank & Tower $521,412.00
Gen-Con Group $953,000.00
Built Consulting, LLC (DBA – Built, LLC) from Hillsborough, NC was the lowest responsive
bidder. This company was also awarded the contract for the modifications to the Mt. Shepherd
VIPER tower.
He requested the Board of Commissioners consideration to award the bid to Built, LLC in the
amount of $281,255. These funds were included in the VIPER project. At this time, no additional
funding is required.
On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted 5-0 to award the bid to structurally
enhance the Staley VIPER Tower to Built Consulting in the amount of $281,255.
Government Shutdown Update
Chairman Frye asked Director of Social Services Tracie Murphy and Director of Public Health
Tara Aker to speak about the impact of the federal shutdown on programs in their departments.
Tracie Murphy said citizens will receive approximately 50% of their SNAP benefits but they
will arrive later than normal. Amy Rudisill posted a list for Ms. Moody on the website of
community partners who help serve the citizens.
Ms. Murphy noted that Radolph County is 85th in North Carolina for public assistance.
Commissioner Rivenbark remarked that the County was close to the bottom. Ms. Murphy said
Randolph County is 15 spots away from the worst.
Tara Aker said WIC will be funded through the end of November.
Asheboro City School Board Meeting
On motion of Allen, seconded by Rivenbark, the Board voted 5-0 to set the annual meeting with
the Asheboro City School Board of Education for February 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the
Professional Development Center.
County Manager’s Update
County Manager Zeb Holden asked to set a meeting with RCC to hear their capital needs. He
reminded the audience of the election the next day. He mentioned the departments affected by an
election; Elections, IT, and Public Buildings.
Commissioners Updates
There were no Commissioner updates.
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Resume Public Comment Period
Amanda Rivenbark, 2771 Danny Bell Rd., Asheboro, said she homeschools her children and
uses the Library frequently. She doesn’t feel the Library Board of Trustees are voting for the
children. She believes the Library Board should be reviewed.
Jennifer Rock, 4608 Hoover Hill Rd., Trinity, supports the Commissioners reviewing the
Library Board of Trustees. She was at the Library meeting but there was not a request to ban the
book. She homeschools her children. She would not be comfortable with that book.
Krys Gollihue, 4955 Piney Ridge Church Rd., Seagrove, has recently moved here. She
volunteers at the Seagrove Library. She mentioned the Library Strategic Plan. She is not in favor
of losing the Library Board of Trustees.
Adjournment
At 7:59 p.m., on motion of Rivenbark, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn.
________________________________ ________________________________
Darrell Frye, Chairman Kenny Kidd
________________________________ _________________________________
David Allen Hope Haywood
________________________________ _________________________________
Lester Rivenbark Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board
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Randolph County Public Health
ASHEBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27205-7368
Ira McDowell Governmental Center Telephone (336) 318-6200
2222-B South Fayetteville Street Fax (336) 318-6234
MEMORANDUM
To: Randolph County Commissioners
From: Tara Aker, Public Health Director
Re: Randolph County Board of Health Reappointments
Date: November 26, 2025
Board of Health members may serve a total of three consecutive three-year terms. On November
30, 2025, the following Randolph County Board of Health members will conclude a term of
service and are eligible to serve additional terms: Danielle Corona (Registered Nurse), Dr. Carri
Hampton (Veterinarian), and Dr. Amy Williams (Dentist). Each of these members has expressed
interest in remaining on the Board and appreciates your consideration.
➢ Registered Nurse:
o Danielle Corona
➢ Veterinarian:
o Dr. Carri Hampton
➢ Dentist (need one):
o Dr. Amy Williams
Thank you for your review and consideration.
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Randolph County Public Health
ASHEBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27205-7368
Ira McDowell Governmental Center Telephone (336) 318-6200
2222-B South Fayetteville Street Fax (336) 318-6234
MEMORANDUM
To: Randolph County Commissioners
From: Tara Aker, Public Health Director
Re: Randolph County Board of Health Appointments
Date: November 26, 2025
On November 30, 2025, the following members of the Randolph County Board of Health
conclude their board service: Dr. Robert Brown (Physician), Dr. Ryan Snipes (Optometrist), and
Alan Ferguson (Community Representative). The following individuals have submitted an
application for appointment for the board member vacancies.
➢ Physician (need one):
o Dr. Caroline Prochnau
o Dr. John Slatosky
➢ Optometrist (need one):
o Dr. William Walker
➢ Community Member (need one):
o Todd Daniel
o Elbert Lassiter
Thank you for your review and consideration.
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RANDOLPH COUNTY Darrell Frye, Chairman
Kenny Kidd, Vice-Chairman
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS David Allen
Hope Haywood
_____________________________________
Lester Rivenbark
Randolph County Office Building 725 McDowell Road Zeb Holden, County Manager
Asheboro, North Carolina 27205 Telephone 336-318-6301 Ben Morgan, County Attorney
Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board
RESOLUTION
REMOVING REVIEW OFFICERS FOR PLAT REVIEW
Randolph County Planning Office
WHEREAS, the NCGS § 47-30.2 requires the Board of County Commissioners in each county,
by resolution, to appoint persons to serve as Plat Review Officers to review each plat before it is
presented to the Register of Deeds for recording; and
WHEREAS, from time to time, the County or municipalities may replace persons designated
to perform all responsibilities as required for Plat Review Officers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, effective December 1, 2025, that the following
individuals have been removed as designated Plat Review Officers for the Randolph County
Planning Office: Hal Johnson, Jill Wood, Jay Dale, and Tonya Caddle.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution removing the Plat Review
Officers for the Randolph County Planning Office be recorded in the Randolph County Register
of Deeds Office.
This the 1st day of December 2025.
___________________________________
Darrell Frye, Chairman
Randolph County Board of Commissioners
www.RandolphCountyNC.gov
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RANDOLPH COUNTY Darrell Frye, Chairman
Kenny Kidd, Vice-Chairman
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS David Allen
Hope Haywood
_____________________________________
Lester Rivenbark
Randolph County Office Building 725 McDowell Road Zeb Holden, County Manager
Asheboro, North Carolina 27205 Telephone 336-318-6301 Ben Morgan, County Attorney
Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board
RESOLUTION
APPROVING REVIEW OFFICER FOR PLAT REVIEW
City of Archdale
WHEREAS, the NCGS § 47-30.2 requires the Board of County Commissioners in each county,
by resolution, to appoint persons to serve as Plat Review Officers to review each plat before it is
presented to the Register of Deeds for recording; and
WHEREAS, from time to time, the County or municipalities may replace persons designated
to perform all responsibilities as required for Plat Review Officers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, effective December 1, 2025, that Matthew
Talbott as a designated Plat Review Officer for the City of Archdale.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution approving the Plat Review
Officers for the City of Archdale be recorded in the Randolph County Register of Deeds Office.
This the 1st day of December 2025.
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Darrell Frye, Chairman
Randolph County Board of Commissioners
www.RandolphCountyNC.gov
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RANDOLPH COUNTY
TAX DEPARTMENT
725 MCDOWELL RD, ASHEBORO, NC 27205-7370
Date: November 7, 2025
To: Randolph County Commissioners
From: Debra P Hill, Tax Administrator
RE: Appointment to the Board of Equalization and Review
I am requesting the Board of County Commissioners reappoint Michael Ayers to the Board of
Equalization and Review.
Mike has served on the Board since 2001. He has a good understanding of the powers and duties
of the Board of Equalization and Review set forth by the North Carolina General Statutes.
I have spoken with Mike and he is willing to serve another term.
Should you have any questions please contact me at 318-6531 or Debra.Hill@randolphcountync.gov
Thank you for your consideration.
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Date: November 7, 2025
To: Randolph County Commissioners
From: Debra P Hill, Tax Administrator
RE: Reappointment to the Tax Commission and Board of Equalization and
Review
I am requesting the reappointment of Michael J Somero to the Tax Commission and Board of
Equalization and Review. He has served since 2015.
He has proven to be very knowledgeable and an asset to the Boards. He has a good understanding
of the powers and duties of the Board of Equalization and Review set forth by the North Carolina
General Statutes.
I have spoken with Michael and he is willing to serve another term.
Should you have any questions please contact me at 318-6531 or dphill@co.randolph.nc.us.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Randolph County
DEPARTMENT OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES
760 New Century Drive Ph: 336-318-6911
Asheboro, NC 27205 Fax: 336-318-6951
www.randolphcountync.gov
Office of the Chief
TO: Board of Commissioners
FROM: Jared Byrd, Emergency Services Interim Chief
DATE: December 1, 2025
RE: Approve Two-Year Franchise Renewals for Ash-Rand Rescue and EMS, Inc. and
Piedmont Triad Ambulance and Rescue
The ambulance franchises for Ash-Rand Rescue and EMS, Inc. and Piedmont Triad Ambulance
and Rescue, Inc. (PTAR) are set to expire at the end of December 2025. Each agency has
effectively completed and submitted the renewal application, along with the required renewal fee
($500 each).
I request that you renew their respective franchises for another two-year period, January 1, 2026 –
December 31, 2027.
As always, thank you for your time and consideration.
Deputy Chief 318-6913 EMS Major 318-6921 or On-Duty Lieutenant 318-6922 9-1-1 Captain 318-6891 or On-Duty Lieutenant 318-6924
9-1-1 Major 318-6942 Fire Marshal 318-6946 Emergency Management Major 318-6944 ES Technology Major 318-6912
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Randolph County
Administration
725 McDowell Road
Asheboro, North Carolina 27205
www.randolphcountync.gov
MEMORANDUM
To: Randolph County Board of Commissioners
From: William Johnson, Assistant County Manager; Lauren Langley, County Extension
Director
Date: November 26, 2025
Subject: Commercial Kitchen MOA
___________________________________________________________________________
As we reach the conclusion of the construction of the new Agricultural Center at 1880
US-64 Asheboro, many facilities will become available for public use including the
campuses’ two commercial kitchens. The Attached MOA is intended to encourage the
growing relationship between Randolph County and Cooperative Extension staff. This
MOA establishes the shared vision for use and operation of the Randolph County
Commercial Kitchen (RCCK).
At your regularly scheduled December meeting, please approve the MOA and authorize
Zeb Holden, County Manager, to sign.
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Memorandum of Agreement Between N.C. Cooperative Extension- Randolph County
Center and Randolph County Government
This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is entered into on the 1st day of December in 2025
(herein referred to as the “Effective Date”) by and between:
Party A: Zeb Holden, County Manager; Randolph County Government, 725 McDowell Rd.
Asheboro, NC 27205 (herein referred to as “Party A”) and
Party B: Lauren Langley, County Extension Director, NC Cooperative Extension, Randolph
County Center, 1880 US Hwy 64 E, Asheboro NC 27203. (herein referred to as “Party B”).
Parties may be referenced individually as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”
Purpose
The purpose of this MOA is to establish a good-faith foundation between the Parties for future
collaborative efforts that are mutually beneficial. The Parties agree to work together in a
cooperative and coordinated manner to achieve each Party’s individual goals and the collective
goals of the partnership. This MOA is designed to detail the specifics of the working relationship
between the Parties to the mutual benefit of the parties and the communities they serve.
This MOA establishes the Parties shared vision for use and operation of the Randolph County
Commercial Kitchen (RCCK).
Randolph County Commercial Kitchen Introduction:
The Randolph County Commercial Kitchen (RCCK) is a shared-use commercial kitchen facility
designed to allow Randolph County residents and beyond the opportunity to create, grow, and
expand their food business. It has been equipped to accommodate a wide variety of startup
food businesses, established food businesses, and caterers. This is a shared space, therefore,
it must be treated as such. The Randolph County Commercial Kitchen is considered a high-risk
facility. Value-added products, meat products as determined by the North Carolina Department
of Agriculture (NCDA) Meat and Poultry Division, and catering products as determined by the
Randolph County Environmental Health Department. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Randolph
County Center will make best efforts to support users.
The collective goals of both Parties for the RCCK include the following:
● Provide a permanent location at the Randolph County Agricultural Center to provide the
following:
○ Shared-use commercial kitchen space for local food producers and residents to
make value-added products
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○ Cold storage space for local food producers to store products
The metrics used by Parties for evaluating the successful performance of the RCCK in serving
the local community meeting the goals outlined above include but are not limited to the
following:
● Number of individuals visiting and using the RCCK
● Number of new businesses supported by their use of the facility, directly or indirectly (ex.
kitchen clients)
● Funding received from both private donations and grants
Duration of MOA
This MOA becomes effective on the date it is signed by both parties. It remains in force unless
explicitly terminated, in writing, by either party.
Roles and Responsibilities
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center agrees to:
1. County Extension Director will supervise the Local Foods Agent and Family and
Consumer Sciences Agent positions and any other staff as a member of N.C.
Cooperative Extension- Randolph County Center.
2. Coordinate the educational programming offered for producers and food entrepreneurs
using the facility, including training and education on food safety, proper cleaning and
sanitation procedures, labeling, and other technical support relevant to the products
being produced.
3. Provide training on kitchen equipment, food safety, and safety procedures to cover
responsibilities when Parties are working at the facility (ex. safety walk throughs).
4. Provide regularly scheduled training for kitchen users. This would include offering in-
person onboarding sessions once or twice monthly.
5. Be responsible for meeting with regulatory agencies for regular required inspections to
maintain kitchen operations.
Randolph County Government agrees to:
1. Maintain the building and grounds. This includes all interior and exterior components of
the facility, including technology systems used (ex. Wi-Fi, phone systems, key card
access, etc.). This will include janitorial services for the entirety of the facility, including
both food production spaces and general facility and grounds. While kitchen clients will
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be responsible for cleaning before and after their use of the spaces, additional cleaning
may be required by the County for shared spaces (ex. storage rooms, hallways, etc.).
The County will also be responsible for ordering supplies (ex. personal protection
equipment, kitchen cleaning supplies, paper products, office materials, etc.).
2. Coordinate pest control services, with products to be discussed with the Local Foods
and Family and Consumer Sciences Agents in writing to ensure said products are
appropriate for food production spaces.
3. Responsible for weekly commercial kitchen cleaning and standard maintenance and
service of the kitchen equipment, including floor drains and grease trap. Kitchen
equipment will be serviced and repaired by contracted technicians specific to the
equipment. The Local Foods and Family and Consumer Sciences Agents will be
responsible for training County staff in appropriate cleaning and sanitation techniques
outlined in the facility’s food safety plan to ensure the facility remains compliant with
regulations and methods to reduce risk of foodborne outbreaks.
4. Responsible for contracting with a specialized cleaning company to conduct deep
cleaning as needed determined by the usage of the kitchens.
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Randolph County Center and Randolph County Government
agree to collaborate on the following responsibilities:
1. Extension will co-manage the kitchen management software with the County. Extension
will be responsible for maintaining kitchen client onboarding files, generating reports on
use, co-managing kitchen scheduling, invoicing clients and collecting payment. All
records generated for facility use would be co-owned by the County and Extension.
2. Extension will create and maintain a web page for the RCCK to be linked on the
Agricultural Center website. Information to be included on the web page includes, but is
not limited to, general rules for use and operations, rental requests, prospective kitchen
client intake form and authorized kitchen client login (for kitchen management and
payment software).
Parties will collaborate on drafting and updating as needed for user and rental agreements,
insurance requirements, standard operating procedures, checklists for safety walk throughs,
and other relevant documents pertaining to facility operations and procedures.
Emergency Responses
Randolph County Maintenance would be on-call to handle any emergencies (ex. kitchen
equipment failure, fire, freezer meltdown, etc.). In the case of an emergency, designated staff at
Maintenance (ex. Director), Extension and Randolph County Government will receive
notification and collaborate on managing the situation.
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Revenue:
Any revenue related to the use of the RCCK will go to the Randolph County Government. This
includes revenue raised through the leasing of the shared-use commercial kitchens.
Term and Termination
This agreement becomes effective on the date it is signed by both [all] parties. This
Memorandum of Agreement shall remain in effect until such time as the program reaches a
level of participation, workload, or community demand that necessitates the hiring of a full-time
Commercial Kitchen Manager. Upon the parties’ determination that a full-time position is
required to sustain and further develop the program’s potential, this MOA shall expire, and
responsibility for staffing shall transition to the Randolph County Government. Additionally,
Randolph County may terminate this Memorandum of Agreement at any time for any reason
upon 30 days written notice to the other party.
Signatures
The undersigned Parties acknowledge and agree to this MOA:
_________________________________ _________________________________
Zeb Holden, County Manager Lauren Langley, County Extension
Director
_________________________________ _________________________________
Date Date
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Randolph County Administration
Memo
To: Randolph County Board of Commissioners
From: Will Massie, Finance Officer
Date: 12/01/2025
Re: Request to Approve Surety Bonds for Elected and Appointed County Officials
Pursuant to N.C. General Statute 58-72- 20, the surety bonds of all officers of the County shall be
examined and approved by the Board of County Commissioners annually at the December
meeting. The following table shows the current bonds for our officers. Each bond is renewed
annually, except for the Sheriff and Register of Deeds. Their bonds are on a 4-year cycle
corresponding to their elected term, and the bond amount is set by statute.
Please approve the following surety bonds, as presented:
Department Individual Bonds Position Amount of Bond Renewal Date
Finance William L. Massie Finance Officer $1,000,000 July (1)
Finance Michael A. McKenzie Deputy Finance Officer $500,000 October (16)
Finance Justin A. Brubaker Deputy Finance Officer $500,000 January (3)
Tax Debra P. Hill Tax Collector $300,000 November (1)
Tax Jessica W. Suits Assistant Tax Collector $200,000 November (1)
Tax Caroline B. Walker Deputy Tax Collector $200,000 November (1)
Jail Ricci J. D’Angelo Deputy Finance Officer for Jail Commissary $50,000 July (1)
Jail Joanne N. Scott Deputy Finance Officer for Jail Commissary $10,000 December (3)
Jail Velvet D. Davis Deputy Finance Officer for Jail Commissary $10,000 December (3)
Jail Cynthia S. Hayworth Deputy Finance Officer for Jail Commissary $10,000 August (16)
Sheriff Gregory J. Seabolt Sheriff $25,000 December (5)
Register of Deeds Krista M. Lowe Register of Deeds $50,000 December (5)
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Memo
To: Randolph County Board of Commissioners
From: Will Massie, Assistant County Manager / Finance Officer
Date: 11/26/2025
Re: PTRWA to Asheboro Capital Project – Project Amendment #6
Initial design for the PTRWA to Asheboro water transmission line was for 20” pipe which
was enough for the County’s current water allocation. Further discussion has the County
considering upsizing this line to 24” to satisfy future growth. The Water Authority is also
interested in this proposal and has agreed to provide $500,000 in financing to expand the
regional connection. The County’s portion is estimated to be $2,400,000, which will come
from our main state W&S grant.
Please approve the following budget amendments in the Rural Water Infrastructure Fund
and the PTRWA Connection Water Line Capital Project Fund:
Rural Water Infrastructure Fund
Budget amendment #9
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Transfer to PTRWA Connection
$2,400,000
Water Line Project
$2,400,000
Contingency
PTRWA to Asheboro Water Line Capital Project Ordinance
Amendment #6
Revenues Increase Decrease
Transfer from Rural Water
$2,400,000
Infrastructure Fund
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Professional services $10,000
Subrecipient allocation to PTRWA $2,390,000
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Randolph County Administration
Memo
To: Randolph County Board of Commissioners
From: Will Massie, Assistant County Manager / Finance Officer
Date: 11/18/2025
Re: Project Budget amendment - Asheboro City School Facilities Project
In May 2024, the County established a capital project to account for the renovation project
at South Asheboro Middle School. The project will be done in phases over the next few
years.
The capital project budget needs to be updated due to certain change orders.
Please approve the following budget amendment:
2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
Budget amendment # 5
General Fund
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Modular classrooms $50,000
Construction $50,000
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Randolph County Administration
Memo
To: Randolph County Board of Commissioners
From: Will Massie, Assistant County Manager / Finance Officer
Date: 11/18/2025
Re: Budget amendment - Public Works
Randolph County is currently exploring the renewable natural gas (RNG) opportunity with
WAGA Energy. We are approaching the contract phase and would like to retain a qualified
attorney to represent us and review contract documents. After evaluation of several firms,
we recommend Fox Rothchild, a firm we have used before.
Please approve the following budget amendment:
2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
Budget amendment #_____
General Fund
Revenues Increase Decrease
Public Works $50,000
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Appropriated Fund Balance $50,000
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Memo
To: TDA Board of Directors
From: Will Massie, Finance Officer
Date: 10/23/25
Re: Budget Amendment #2026-04 – IT Services
The IT consultants have reported that the email system is antiquated and needs to be updated to utilize
the Microsoft Office 365 application to which the TDA currently subscribes. The migration from our
current email format to the MS Office 365 requirements is $4,213. We propose using lapsed salary to
cover this cost, requiring a budget transfer.
Please approve the following budget amendment to record the requested transfer in the FY26 budget.
Revenue Increase Decrease
Expenditures Increase Decrease
Personnel $4,213
Operating $4,213
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Memo
To: TDA Board of Directors
From: Will Massie, Finance Officer
Date: 10/23/25
Re: Budget Amendment #2026-05 – Marketing
Last year, the TDA requested replacement of a Welcome to Randolph sign on I-85. The initial estimate
of $12,500 was invoiced by NCDOT and remitted. The project is now completed, and the final costs
were $9,670.47. The refund of $2,829.53 can be budgeted to supplement the Marketing budget.
If the Board agrees to add these funds to Marketing, please approve the following budget amendment.
Revenue Increase Decrease
Miscellaneous $2,830
Expenditures Increase Decrease
Marketing $2,830
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Randolph County Administration
Memo
To: Randolph County Board of Commissioners
From: Will Massie, Assistant County Manager / Finance Officer
Date: 11/21/2025
Re: Project Amendment – Ramseur Water & Sewer Improvements Project
A multi-year capital project fund has already been established to account for Ramseur Water
and Sewer Improvements, separate from the General Fund.
In November, a construction change order was submitted for additional pipe and valve
work needed, which can be funded through reduction of the project contingency.
To update the budget for the Ramseur Water and Sewer Improvements Capital Project
Fund, please approve the following project amendment:
Ramseur Water and Sewer Capital Project Fund
Amendment #8
Revenues Increase Decrease
Appropriations Increase Decrease
Construction $16,910
Contingency $16,910
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Randolph County Administration
Memo
To: Randolph County Board of Commissioners
From: Will Massie, Assistant County Manager / Finance Officer
Date: 11/25/2025
Re: Contract Extension – Cherry Bekaert
Our contract with Cherry Bekaert for the June 30,2025 audit expires December 31. Part of
the audit requirements is verification of our compliance with all provisions of federal grant
regulations. Auditors rely upon the federal Compliance Supplement to identify areas to
examine.
However, the 2025 Supplement has not yet been issued by the US Office of Management
and Budget. Although the financial statement part of the audit is very near completion,
Cherry Bekaert will not be able to complete the compliance part of the audit by the current
deadline.
In response to this issue, the NC Local Government Commission has extended the audit
submission deadline to February 12. We are required to submit a contract extension to
obtain the additional time.
Please authorize the Chairman to sign the contract extension. No other terms have been
changed other than the deadline.
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Company: Earth Retention Industries LLC
Date: December 1, 2025
Investment: Minimum $350,000 in building renovations
Jobs: 22 new full-time jobs over two years
Average Wage: $57,048
Grant Request: $175,000 (Rural Building Reuse)
Request: Participate in the Earth Retention Industries project by authorizing the Town of
Ramseur to serve as the applicant for an NC Commerce Building Reuse Grant
and committing to the 5% local match requirement of $8,750.
Project Summary:
Earth Retention Industries has acquired the property at 7718 US Hwy. 64 E and intends to establish a
manufacturing operation. The company selected Ramseur due to its strategic location and the suitability
and availability of the former Crawford Knitting facility. However, the building does require some upfits
to accommodate their production needs. The company is committed to an investment of at least
$350,000 in building renovations, making the project eligible to apply for an NC Commerce Building
Reuse Grant of $175,000. Total investment in renovations, machinery, and equipment is likely to far
exceed the $350,000 commitment.
In addition to its financial investment in the project, Earth Retention Industries is committed to creating
22 new jobs within the timeline of the Building Reuse Grant. The average annual wage of these new jobs
will be $57,048 which exceeds the county’s current average wage of $49,355. These wages will equate
to over $1.2M in new annual payroll in Ramseur and Randolph County once the hiring goal has been
met.
As mentioned above, Earth Retention Industries is eligible for a Building Reuse Grant from NC
Commerce in the amount of $175,000 to assist with the renovation expenses. The Town of Ramseur
would serve as the grant applicant since the program requires the applicant to be a unit of local
government.
The grant program requires a 5% local government cash match which would total $8,750 based on this
$175,000 grant request. On behalf of the Town of Ramseur, the EDC has requested that Randolph
County support the project by providing half of the required match, or $4,375; the county
commissioners will consider this request following a public hearing at their December meeting.
The EDC believes that the Earth Retention Industries project is a good economic development project
for the Town of Ramseur, increasing the value of the building, generating investment in new machinery
and equipment, and resulting in the creation of 22 new quality jobs. Therefore, the EDC requests that
the Board of Commissioners approve a resolution authorizing submission of a Building Reuse Grant
application to NC Commerce in the amount of $175,000 and committing to the $8,750 match
requirement.
The EDC would assist the town of Ramseur with reporting and administering the grant.
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RANDOLPH COUNTY Darrell Frye, Chairman
Kenny Kidd, Vice-Chairman
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS David Allen
Hope Haywood
_____________________________________
Lester Rivenbark
Randolph County Office Building 725 McDowell Road Zeb Holden, County Manager
Asheboro, North Carolina 27205 Telephone 336-318-6301 Ben Morgan, County Attorney
Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF RANDOLPH TO PROVIDE ONE-
HALF OF THE LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT FOR AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
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, Earth Retention Industries LLC. (the “Company”) has acquired and intends
to occupy the property at 7718 US Hwy. 64 E. in Ramseur as a manufacturing operation; and
WHEREAS, in upfitting this space, the Company has stated its commitment to invest an
amount equal to or in excess of three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($350,000) in building
renovations, and to create twenty-two (22) new full-time jobs in the County and Town with an
average wage of fifty-seven thousand forty-eight dollars ($57,048); and
WHEREAS, the Company is eligible for a Building Reuse Grant from the North Carolina
Department of Commerce, in the amount of one hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($175,000)
to assist with the renovation expenses for this economic development project; and
WHEREAS, since the project is located within the Town of Ramseur, the Town would be
the applicant for the Building Reuse Grant on behalf of the Company; and
WHEREAS, said Grant requires a 5% local match, or eight thousand seven hundred fifty
dollars ($8,750), from the local government making the application; and
WHEREAS, the Town has requested that Randolph County provide one-half of the
required local match for this project, or four thousand three hundred seventy-five dollars ($4,375);
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County has held a public hearing
to consider whether to participate in this project by providing the requested one-half of the local
match, four thousand three hundred seventy-five dollars ($4,375); and
WHEREAS, this economic development project will stimulate and stabilize the local
economy, promote business in the County and Town, and result in the creation of a number of jobs
in the County and Town; and
www.RandolphCountyNC.gov
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WHEREAS, the County has in its General Fund available revenues sufficient to fund this
economic development project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Randolph
County, this 1st day of December, 2025, as follows:
Section 1. The County is authorized to expend up to four thousand three hundred
seventy-five dollars ($4,375) of County funds to provide one-half of the required local match for
the Building Reuse Grant applied for on behalf of the Company by the Town of Ramseur.
Section 2. Participation by the County in this economic development is expressly
contingent upon the approval of the grant application by the North Carolina Department of
Commerce and the provision of the local match by the Town of Ramseur.
Section 3. The Chairman of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners is hereby
authorized to execute on behalf of the County of Randolph any documents necessary for the
implementation of this economic development project.
Darrell Frye, Chairman
Randolph County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
Dana Crisco, Clerk
Randolph County Board of Commissioners
www.RandolphCountyNC.gov
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2025 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COUNTY
Waste Management of Carolinas, Inc.
Great Oak Landfill
NCDEQ Permit No. 7607-MSWLF-2015
December 2025
Submitted to:
Randolph County, North Carolina
725 McDowell Road
Asheboro, NC
Phone: 336-628-6026
Prepared by:
Waste Management
3597 Old Cedar Falls Road
Randleman, NC 27317
Facility Phone Number: 336-628-6026
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Purpose 1
1.2 Background 1
1.3 Tonnage Increase 1
2.0 CURRENT WASTE MANAGEMENT STATUS 1
2.1 Construction 1
2.2 Waste Stream Summary 1
2.3 Annual Disposal Data 1
2.4 Recycling Summary 2
2.5 Annual Airspace Report 2
2.6 Regulatory Status 2
2.7 Landfill Staffing 3
3.0 SUMMARY OF TAXES AND FEES PAID 3
3.1 Fees Paid to County 3
3.2 Taxes Paid 3
4.0 COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS 4
5.0 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY 4
6.0 COMMUNITY GROUPS SERVICED BY WM 4
7.0 PUBLIC AMMENITIES UTILIZED 5
8.0 LOCAL CONTRACTORS AND BUSINESS USED 5
9.0 CONVENIENCE CENTER UPDATE 5
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT I – LOCAL CONTRACTORS AND BUSINESS PARTNERS
ATTACHMENT II - CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose - This Annual Report is being submitted as required under Section 10.1.2
of the “Amended and Restated Agreement for the Construction and Operation
of a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill and Related Services Between Randolph
County, North Carolina and Waste Management of Carolinas, Inc. (WM), April 1,
2019” (Agreement). The purpose of the Report is to provide the County with an
annual update on all aspects of Waste Management’s (WM) operations from
July 1, 2024 through the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2025).
1.2 Background - Randolph County (County) and WM executed the original
Agreement to build and operate Great Oak Landfill on June 2, 2014 and it was
subsequently amended in April 2019 to reflect an increase in daily allowable
tonnage. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ),
Division of Waste Management (DWM) issued the facility’s Permit to Construct
on January 19, 2016. The initial earth moving activities began in May 2016 and
were largely completed by the end of the calendar year. The NCDEQ issued the
facility’s Permit to Operate for Cell 1A on December 29, 2016, and the first loads
of waste were accepted on January 9, 2017. Since that time, Cells 1B, 2, 3A, 3B,
4, 5, 6, 7, 8A and 8B have received a Permit to Operate from NCDEQ. The facility
operates on a 5.5 day per week schedule, accepting municipal solid waste (MSW)
from Randolph County and other counties throughout North Carolina.
2.0 CURRENT WASTE MANAGEMENT STATUS
2.1 Construction – NCDEQ issued a permit to construct landfill phases 2 through 4
on May 30, 2023. Construction of Cell 8B began in January of 2025 and was
completed in June of 2025. NCDEQ issued a permit to operate Cell 8B on June
25, 2025. The facility is currently operating and conducting disposal activities in
Cells 1A, 1B, 2, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8A and 8B.
2.2 Waste Stream Summary - As a fully permitted Subtitle D MSW Landfill, Great Oak
Landfill can accept and dispose of non-hazardous MSW, Construction and
Demolition (C&D) materials, and commercial/industrial waste (“Special Waste”).
Great Oak Landfill primarily services Randolph County and the immediately
surrounding counties, however, the site is permitted to accept waste from all
counties in North Carolina.
2.3 Annual Disposal Data - Based on Great Oak’s FastLane scaling system, the site
received 692,255 tons of solid waste from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
(end of fiscal year).
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2.4 Recycling Summary - As part of the Agreement between Randolph County and
WM, the Great Oak Landfill and other WM facilities provide recycling services to
the County through the County convenience sites. This includes bulk goods,
tires, used oil, batteries, electronic waste (“E-waste”), and “single stream”
recyclables (plastic, glass, aluminum, paper, and cardboard). Based on internal
and Randolph County records, WM managed the following tons of recycled
materials from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 (end of fiscal year):
Material Tons
Single Stream (tons) 633
Tires (tons) 2,402
Used Oil (gal.) 11,606
Anti-freeze (gal.) 250
Electronics (tons) 62
Scrap Metal (tons) 280
Auto Batteries (lbs.) 4,182
Refrigerant (lbs.) 163
Cooking oil (gal) 624
Oil Filters (drums) 9
2.5 Annual Airspace Report - An Annual Airspace Report was generated in January
of 2025 based on an aerial flyover conducted on December 2nd, 2024. The
following statistics detail the site’s airspace usage for 2024 and are based on this
report:
• 682,360 cubic yards of airspace consumed in 2024
• Landfill waste density is 0.95 tons per cubic yard (1,899 lbs. per cubic yard)
• 1,109,300 estimated cubic yards of soil available in stockpile
• Site soil usage for daily and intermediate cover is 4.7%.
2.6 Regulatory Status – The Great Oak Landfill operates under the purview of several
regulatory agencies including the NCDEQ DWM; Division of Air Quality (DAQ);
and the Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources (DEMLR). Since
opening, Great Oak has been routinely inspected by these entities. In addition,
the facility is routinely visited by the City of Asheboro who conducts regular
inspections of the leachate collection recovery system (LCRS). During the past
reporting year, the facility was inspected once by the DWM, as well and once by the
DAQ.
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2.7 Landfill Staffing – Great Oak Landfill is currently staffed with a total of twenty
(20) employees, all of whom are Randolph County residents.
3.0 SUMMARY OF TAXES AND FEES PAID
3.1 Fees Paid to County
The following table summarizes cumulative fees paid to Randolph County through
June 30, 2025:
Date Type Amount
6/2/2014 Solid Waste Permit per Contract $38,500
6/2/2014 Contract Payment $3,500,000
12/15/2015 Contract Payment $500,000
6/1/2016 Annual Payment $1,007,000
5/31/2017 Annual Payment with CPI $1,029,154
1/10/2017 Capital Projects $750,000
6/30/2018 Annual Payment with CPI $1,052,825
6/30/2019 Annual Payment with CPI $1,069,670
6/30/2020 Annual Payment with CPI $1,081,436
6/30/2021 Annual Payment with CPI $1,112,798
07/31/2021 Variable Tonnage Fee $135,065
06/30/2022 Annual Payment with CPI $1,214,063
07/31/2022 Variable Tonnage Fee $301,793
07/13/2023 Annual Payment with CPI $1,278,408
08/03/2023 Variable Tonnage Fee $464,208
6/10/2024 Annual Payment with CPI $1,326,987
6/30/2024 Variable Tonnage Fee $114,315
7/31/2025 Annual Payment with CPI $1,352,200
7/24/2025 Variable Tonnage Fee $280,229
Total $17,608,651
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3.2 Taxes Paid
The following table summarizes taxes paid through June 30, 2025:
Date Type Amount
3/31/2017 (Q1 2017) NC Solid Waste Tax $133,812.12
6/30/2017 (Q2 2017) NC Solid Waste Tax $181,152.68
9/30/2017 (Q3 2017) NC Solid Waste Tax $184,012.88
12/30/2017 (Q4 2017) NC Solid Waste Tax $159,535.08
3/31/2018 (Q1 2018) NC Solid Waste Tax $180,860.92
6/30/2018 (Q2 2018) NC Solid Waste Tax $219,928.48
9/30/2018 (Q3 2018) NC Solid Waste Tax $264,587.06
12/30/2018 (Q4 2018) NC Solid Waste Tax $275,078.48
3/31/2019 (Q1 2019) NC Solid Waste Tax $263,511.50
6/30/2019 (Q2 2019) NC Solid Waste Tax $250,090.14
9/30/2019 (Q3 2019) NC Solid Waste Tax $257,494.00
12/30/2019 (Q4 2019) NC Solid Waste Tax $251,257.54
3/31/2020 (Q1 2020) NC Solid Waste Tax $267,927.82
6/30/2020 (Q2 2020) NC Solid Waste Tax $271,162.04
9/30/2020 (Q3 2020) NC Solid Waste Tax $308,538.44
12/31/2020 (Q4 2020) NC Solid Waste Tax $302,600.40
3/31/2021 (Q1 2021) NC Solid Waste Tax $332,073.42
6/30/2021 (Q2 2021) NC Solid Waste Tax $288,893.52
9/30/2021 (Q3 2021) NC Solid Waste Tax $305,012.38
12/31/2021 (Q4 2021) NC Solid Waste Tax $359,418.10
3/31/2022 (Q1 2022) NC Solid Waste Tax $335,695.40
6/30/2022 (Q2 2022) NC Solid Waste Tax $383,560.88
9/30/2023 (Q3 2023) NC Solid Waste Tax $292,829.08
12/31/2023 (Q4 2023) NC Solid Waste Tax $311,656.28
3/31/2024 (Q1 2024) NC Solid Waste Tax $308,430.90
6/30/2024 (Q2 2024) NC Solid Waste Tax $319,691.54
9/30/2024 (Q3 2024) NC Solid Waste Tax $340,193.72
12/31/2024 (Q4 2024) NC Solid Waste Tax $302,447.08
3/31/2025 (Q1 2025) NC Solid Waste Tax $320,258.32
6/30/2025 (Q2 2025) NC Solid Waste Tax $326,696.30
Total $9,860,899.5
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4.0 COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Working together with Randolph County and local leaders and citizens, Great Oak Landfill
has established a Community Advisory Committee. The purpose of this committee is to
provide a liaison group to enhance communication between the local community and the
landfill. This forum allows the landfill to hear the needs and concerns of the community
and to act appropriately to address any concerns. The Committee also provides a means to
educate local citizens on activities, operations, and technical matters involving the landfill
and regarding the solid waste and recycling industry.
During the last fiscal year, advisory committee meetings were discontinued due to declining
attendance. WM has spoken with County staff about establishing a new advisory
committee and resuming regular meetings in 2026.
5.0 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
Randolph County’s Annual Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day was held on October
14, 2025. WM employed ECOFLO, Inc. to collect and properly manage the citizen’s HHW to
ensure the materials are properly recycled or disposed of. Total management and disposal
costs for the event paid by WM were $9,793.
6.0 COMMUNITY GROUPS SERVICED BY WM
Waste Management is fully committed to investing in the communities that surround our
facilities. To date, Great Oak Landfill has been involved with the following organizations in
Randolph County:
• Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce Annual “No Tie Affair”
• Donated to the Richard & Linda Petty statue in Commerce Park in Randleman
• Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament
• Audubon Society
• Boys and Girls Club
• City of Asheboro Summer Concert Series
• Community in Schools of Randolph County
• Homebuilders Association
• Member of Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce
• Randolph County Earth Day
• Randolph County Extension
• Randolph Hospital Community Health Foundation Dine Around
• YMCA
• Your Choices – Randolph
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7.0 PUBLIC AMENITIES UTILIZED
As part of the local business and utility community, Great Oak Landfill utilizes, and is a
partner with, various public services and facilities. These include the City of Asheboro
Wastewater Treatment Facility for leachate disposal and City of Asheboro Water System for
our water supply.
8.0 LOCAL CONTRACTORS AND BUSINESS USED
Great Oak Landfill is pleased and proud to work with many talented vendors, contractors
and business entities located in the City of Asheboro and within Randolph County. We
truly feel that investing in the local economy is not only the right thing to do but also results
in long-term partnerships that ensure the success of the site.
A partial list of local vendors that the site has utilized since the landfill project began is
included in ATTACHMENT I.
9.0 CONVENIENCE CENTER UPDATE
WM, in accordance with the executed Agreement, manages and operates the County’s
six convenience centers referred to as the Farmer, Coleridge, Liberty, Trinity, Randleman
and County Land Road. During the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, WM
accepted 5,403 tons of household waste from Randolph County residents at the six
convenience centers.
In addition to the management and operation of the referenced facilities, WM provides
the waste containers and the hauling services necessary for waste disposal at these
Convenience Centers. Recycling services and collection of batteries, oil filters, antifreeze,
motor oil, E-waste, and tires are also being provided by WM at the Convenience Centers
and at the two (2) Recycling Centers. The approximate expense related to all these
activities exceeds $800,000 annually. This figure does not include the cost of waste
disposal at Great Oak Landfill or the cost of processing recyclable materials at our
Winston-Salem MRF.
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ATTACHMENT I
LOCAL CONTRACTORS AND BUSINESS PARTNERS
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GREAT OAK LANDFILL LOCAL VENDORS
Vendor Name Item Description
Airgas Welding supplies
Amick’s Superstore Outdoor Equipment
Asheboro Alarm & Electric Electrical Construction and Repair
Asheboro Ford Truck Service
Asheboro Lock & Key Locksmithing Services
Asheboro Machine Shop Metal and Fabrication
Asheboro Recycling Center Recycling Services
Black Rock Crushing Rock Crushing
Countyline Welding Welding Repair and Fabrication
Clean Sweep of Ramseur Inc Mowing & Landscaping
Covanta Environmental Services
Hamilton’s Steakhouse Catering
Hugo’s Carwash Truck washing
James River Equipment Repair parts
Martin Marietta Materials Inc Gravel
Matco Tools Local Franchise Tools
NAPA Auto Parts – Walker Automotive Truck Parts
Piedmont Fasteners Hardware, Hydraulic Hoses
Plumbing by Danny Eaton Plumbing
Pugh Oil Company Shop Lubricant Oils
SE Trogdon & Sons Inc Construction Services
Snap-On Local Franchise Tools
Stinson Electrical Electrical Construction and Repair
StoneTree Signs LLC Signs
Survey Carolina Construction Surveying
Thomas Tire Tires and truck service
Trollinger Construction Inc Building Construction
Viking Hose and Fittings LLC Hoses
Weldrite Fabrication Welding
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Randolph County Manager
MEMORANDUM
To: County Manager, Zeb Holden
CC: David Caughron, Chairman of Randolph County Tourism Development Authority
From: Amber Scarlett, Executive Director of Randolph County Tourism Development Authority
Subject: Request for Agenda Item – TDA Annual Report for year-ending 2024
Date: 10/17/2025
Dear County Manager:
Purpose:
The Randolph County Tourism Development Authority respectfully requests the opportunity to be
included on the agenda for the December 1, 2025, meeting of the Randolph County Commissioners.
During this meeting, we would like to showcase key highlights from our Annual Report for 2024.
Our Executive Director, Amber Scarlett, will deliver a comprehensive presentation that will cover several
important areas, including:
• Economic Impact from Visitor Spending in 2024: An analysis of how tourism has contributed to
the local economy through visitor expenditures.
• Overview of 2024 Occupancy Tax Revenues: A detailed report on the occupancy tax revenues
generated in the past year and what it signifies for our tourism industry.
• 2024 Destination Data: Insights into visitor demographics, popular attractions, and trends that
shaped our tourism landscape throughout the year.
• I-73/74 Visitor Centers Statistics: An overview of visitor traffic and engagement at our key
visitor centers located along the I-73/74 corridors.
• Marketing & Advertising Review: A recap of our marketing strategies, outreach efforts, and the
effectiveness of our advertising campaigns to promote Randolph County as a travel destination.
We appreciate your consideration of this presentation, as we believe that tourism continues to serve as
a vital economic driver for Randolph County, fostering growth and opportunity year after year.
Amber Scarlett, Executive Director of Randolph County Tourism Development Authority
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1457 N. Fayetteville Street
Asheboro, North Carolina 27203
Randolph County Board of Elections
336-318-6900
To: Randolph County Board of Commissioners
From: Melissa T. Kirstner, Director of Elections
Date: October 24, 2025
Subject: Approval to Purchase New Voting System
The Randolph County Board of Elections is requesting the approval of the Sales Order
Agreement between Election Systems & Software, LLC (“ES&S”) and Randolph County, North
Carolina, for the purchase of 32 tabulators, 32 ballot boxes and 1 high speed scanner and
tabulator. These tabulators are new, upgraded models of the County’s current voting
tabulators. Ten of the tabulators will have 8GB memory devices for faster tabulation of early
voting results.
The Board of Commissioners approved capital funding for this equipment in the fiscal year
2025-2026 budget. The attached Request for Replacement of County Voting System has been
approved by the Randolph County Board of Elections and the NC State Board of Elections.
The total purchase price of $329,565 includes a trade-in allowance of $34,375.50 for our
current tabulation equipment and a “customer loyalty discount” of $20,100. We plan to use this
new equipment in all 22 voting precincts and all early voting sites during the March 3, 2026
Primary Election.
Please contact me at 336-318-6900 or melissa.kirstner@randolphcountync.gov if you have any
questions. Thank you.
John W. McAnulty, Chair Margaret Megerian, Secretary Barron Thompson, Member
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Memo
To: Randolph County Board of Commissioners
From: Sheriff Greg Seabolt
Date: December 1, 2025
Re: Proposal for Law Enforcement Clerk IV Position
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the establishment of a Law
Enforcement Clerk IV. This position will be utilized to assist with payroll and
personnel management within the Sheriff’s Office.
It’s important to note that the Sheriff’s Office will utilize lap salary for this position
for the remainder of the fiscal year.
The costs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year are as follows:
Salary FICA Health Retirement 401k Total
Ins
$42,600 $3,259 $11,160 $6,130 $852 $64,001
The responsibilities of the Law Enforcement Clerk IV will include but are not limited
to:
- Managing payroll processing
- Maintaining personnel records
- Providing administrative support to the Sheriff’s Office as needed
- Assisting in the preparation of reports
- Serving as a point of contract for employee inquiries regarding county
policies
This position is essential to enhance the efficiency of our operations and ensure
that our administrative functions are managed effectively.
Thank you for considering this request.
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RANDOLPH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SHERIFF GREGORY J. SEABOLT
727 McDowell Road
Asheboro, North Carolina 27205
Phone: 336.318.6699 Fax: 336.318.6618
Memo
To: Randolph County Board of Commissioners
From: Sheriff Greg Seabolt
Date: December 1, 2025
Re: Request to Retain Positions Following Zoo Contract Termination
The North Carolina Zoo is ending their contract with us at the end of
December. We currently have One Deputy Sheriff Sergeant and two Deputy
Sheriff positions that are part of this contract, working Zoo patrol.
With this contract ending, we would like to request to retain these three
positions and utilize them within the Sheriff’s Office. Maintaining these roles
will help ensure continuity in our operations and support our ongoing efforts
to enhance public safety in the community.
It’s important to note that the funding for these positions is currently
allocated within the Sheriff’s Office budget. However, there will be no
reimbursement from the Zoo from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, which
is estimated to be $147,165.84.
Thank you for considering this request.
“When keeping the job means more than doing the job, the mission is lost!”
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Randolph County
Office of the County Manager
725 McDowell Road
Asheboro, North Carolina 27205
www.randolphcountync.gov
MEMORANDUM
To: Randolph County Commissioners
From: Zeb Holden, County Manager
Date: November 26, 2025
Subject: Consider Farmland Preservation Fund from PUV Rollback Proceeds
In North Carolina, a Present Use Value (PUV) tax deferment program is available to owners
of agricultural, horticultural, and forest land meeting certain requirements. Properties
accepted into the program are taxed based on their current use rather than market value, so
long as eligibility requirements are met. The PUV program aims to keep farming viable in the
face of increasing property values.
When a property loses eligibility for the PUV program, taxes from the prior three years (levy
plus interest) are billed, or ‘rolled back’. Often, the reason for the rollback is that a property
has been sold and will no longer be farmed.
Historically, agriculture has been Randolph County’s largest economic driver. However,
development pressures in our region are on the rise and can present a threat to prime
farmland. As a result, there have been increasing calls for farmland preservation programs.
Staff have been researching different preservation programs for consideration by the Board
of County Commissioners.
In the meantime, avenues for funding a future program will need to be considered. One
funding method used in other counties is applying PUV rollbacks to farmland preservation
programming. Over the past 5 years, this unanticipated revenue has averaged
approximately $150,000. In order to create seed money for a future program, the Board may
wish to designate PUV funds for farmland preservation efforts.
Staff seek the Board’s input on the creation of a farmland preservation fund with taxes
collected via the PUV rollback.
Telephone: 336-318-6302
Zeb.Holden@randolphcountync.gov
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