Randolph County public meetings in 2023
47 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold hearings on a request to rezone 388.68 acres for a solar farm and battery storage system. The board will also review requests for a special use permit for a firearms manufacturing business and multiple new road names related to the megasite facility.
- Rezoning 388.68 acres on Whites Memorial Rd from RA to RIO-CD for a 44-megawatt solar farm
- Special Use Permit request at 2720 Devie Canoy Dr for a Federal Firearms License
- Six legislative hearings regarding new road names including Michael Lee Ln and Dogwood Way
- Board reorganization and approval of previous meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a reorganization to elect leadership and appoint representatives to various boards and commissions. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the adoption of an updated noise ordinance.
- Public hearing and consideration of updated Noise Ordinance
- Project Amendment #10 - F3EC ($136,000)
- Budget Amendment - Veterans Services ($200)
- Design services for Seagrove - Ulah Water District Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion
- Ambulance Franchise Renewals for PTAR and Ash-Rand
Planning Board
The Randolph County Planning Board will hold a legislative hearing regarding a rezoning request for 3.66 acres in Columbia Township. The board will discuss changing the zoning from Residential Agricultural and Residential Restricted to Highway Commercial.
- Rezoning Request #2023-00002454: 3.66 acres at US Hwy 64 E and Lee Layne Rd from RA and RR to HC
- Approval of the 2024 Planning Board Meeting Schedule
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several budget amendments and infrastructure project bids. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a Building Reuse Grant and discussions on waste management ordinance amendments.
- Budget amendment for Workforce Development Fund ($513,943)
- Site Development Capital Project Fund Project Amendment #19 ($170,000)
- Bid results for Seagrove – Uwharrie Pump Station and Force Main
- Bid results for Sandy Creek Bridge
- Public hearing and resolution for Economic Development Match
Animal Services Advisory Board
The Animal Services Advisory Board is scheduled to meet on October 19, 2023. The provided agenda contains only the meeting notice and no specific discussion items or decisions.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to ratify an appointment to the Piedmont Triad Regional Counsel Workforce Development Board. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss personnel qualifications and employment conditions.
- Ratification of appointment to the Piedmont Triad Regional Counsel Workforce Development Board
- Closed session regarding personnel qualifications and employment conditions
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider an appeal by TJTR Properties, LLC. The applicant is seeking to overturn a Planning Board decision to deny a rezoning request for property in Cedar Grove Township.
- Appeal to rezone 21.33 acres at 2863 NC Hwy 134 from RA, RR, and LI-CD to LI - Light Industrial District
Planning Board
The Randolph County Planning Board will hold legislative hearings for two rezoning requests. The board will also conduct a brief training session on laptops.
- Rezoning request #2023-00002421: 1.00-acre lot at 561 Wright Country Rd from RE-CD to CVOE-CD
- Rezoning request #2023-00002422: 3.00-acres at 3342 US Hwy 64 E from RA to HC-CD for two warehouse buildings
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider an appeal by Stuart G. Swan. The appeal concerns a Planning Board decision to rezone a portion of a property for a retail store.
- Appeal of rezoning 2.20 acres of 9.52 acres at 1293 Green Farm Rd from RA to HG-CO
- Proposed use of the site for a retail store
- Public hearing regarding Tax ID #7732572024
Planning Board
The Randolph County Planning Board will hold legislative hearings for two rezoning requests. The board will consider changes to land use designations for properties in New Market and Cedar Grove Townships.
- Rezoning request #2023-00002102: 9.80-acres at 6239 Davis Ctry Rd to allow two parcels for Class B Mobile Homes and above
- Rezoning request #2023-00002193: 21.33-acres at 2863 NC Hwy 134 to allow any uses permitted by the LI - Light Industrial District
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a bid for the Farm, Food, and Family Education Center and a grant for South Asheboro Middle School. The meeting includes public hearings for updates to the Central Permitting and Voluntary Agricultural District ordinances. The body will also discuss establishing an Opioid Abatement Fund.
- Budget Amendment – Strategic Planning Grants ($685,336)
- Budget Amendment – JDRC ($172,688)
- Project Amendment – Deep River Trail Capital Project Amendment #4 ($101,106)
- Public hearing on Central Permitting Ordinance Update
- Public hearing on Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance Update
Board of Commissioners
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners and the Planning and Zoning Board will hold a joint work session. The body will discuss the Growth Management Plan Draft and infrastructure needs. No public input will be taken during this session.
- Discussion of Growth Management Plan Draft
- Discussion of infrastructure needs
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting and enter a closed session. The discussion will focus on the location or expansion of industries and businesses, including potential economic development incentives. No action is anticipated following the session.
- Closed session regarding industry location and business expansion
- Discussion of tentative economic development incentives
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to continue business from an August 7 session that was ended early due to severe weather. The agenda includes numerous budget amendments, personnel appointments, and discussions on public health and infrastructure.
- Budget amendments including $766,001 for Well-Being Reserve #9 and $528,876 for MAT Grant
- Consideration of Sheriff’s Office vehicle and Special Emergency Response Team equipment purchases
- Proposal for a water line design from the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority
- Bid results and Project Amendment #3 for the Balfour Human Services Building
- Resolution to add .15 miles of Farmwood Lane Extension to the State Road System
Planning Board
The Randolph County Planning Board will hold legislative hearings for three rezoning and permit amendment requests. The board will also introduce new Planning Director Tonya Caddle.
- Rezoning of 2.20 acres at 1293 Green Farm Rd from Residential Agricultural to Highway Commercial for a retail store
- Rezoning of 2.54 acres along US Hwy 220 Bus S from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial for mini-warehouse storage
- Amendment of conditional permit at 7554 US Hwy 220 S to add one space to L & L Mobile Home Park (total of seven spaces)
The Planning Board conducted a legislative hearing regarding a request to rezone 2.20 acres for a retail store. The minutes provided do not record a final decision or vote on the rezoning application.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved recusal of Melinda Vaughan from the Uwharrie Builders case (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several budget amendments and public health fee increases. The meeting includes public hearings on the Voluntary Agricultural District and Central Permitting ordinances, as well as discussions on Sheriff's Office vehicle and equipment purchases.
- Public hearings for Voluntary Agricultural District and Central Permitting ordinance updates
- Consideration of a water line design proposal from Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority
- Budget amendments including $766,001 for Well-Being Reserve #9 and $528,876 for MAT Grant
- Approval of $13,065,782 in encumbrance carryover
- Purchase of Sheriff’s Office vehicles and Special Emergency Response Team equipment
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to hear an appeal regarding the rezoning of 1.68 acres at 1319 Nance Rd. The Board will also review bid results for the Historic Courthouse Elevator addition.
- Appeal by Micah C. Samios to rezone 1.68 acres at 1319 Nance Rd from RA to HC-CD for an auto repair garage and towing service
- Review of bid results for the Historic Courthouse Elevator addition
Planning Board
The Randolph County Planning Board will hold a legislative hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property in Coleridge Township. The request seeks to allow a four-lot subdivision for Class B mobile homes and above.
- Rezoning Request #2023-00001293: 19.75 acres at 3105 Deep River Church Rd from RA to RLOM-CD
The Planning Board unanimously approved a rezoning request for 19.75 acres to allow a four-lot subdivision for Class B mobile homes and above. The board also announced the hiring of a new Planning Director, Tonya Caddle.
- Approved rezoning of 19.75 acres at 3105 Deep River Church Rd from RA to RLOM-CD (Unanimous)
- Approved July 11, 2023 agenda and June 6, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss opioid settlement funding applications and the adoption of the 2023-2024 Classification and Pay Plan. The meeting also includes bid results for the Historic Courthouse elevator and Northgate Wellness Center.
- Budget Amendment – PCard Encumbrances ($371,625)
- Budget Amendment – Public Health Workforce Dev. WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling ($461,551)
- Budget Amendment – Animal Services Grant ($62,400)
- Budget Amendment – Soil and Water stRAP ($77,806)
- Adoption of 2023-2024 Classification and Pay Plan
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive input from municipalities on the proposed use of Opioid Settlement Funds. This meeting is required by the State Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement to encourage collaboration between local governments.
- Discussion of proposed uses for Opioid Settlement Funds
Planning Board
The Randolph County Department of Planning and Development is holding an informal neighborhood information meeting. Residents can meet with developers to ask questions about a proposed subdivision development.
- Rezoning request for 19.75 acres at 3105 Deep River Church Rd from RA to CVOM-CD
- Proposed four-lot subdivision for Class B mobile homes and above
The Department of Planning and Development held an informal neighborhood information meeting regarding a rezoning request for 19.75 acres. No formal decisions were made; the meeting served as an opportunity for citizens to ask developers questions.
Planning Board
The Randolph County Planning Board will hold legislative hearings to consider three rezoning requests. These proposals seek to change land use designations to allow for various subdivision developments and lot divisions.
- Request #2023-00000884: Rezone 13.10 acres at Old Greensboro Rd/Fred Lineberry Rd for a 12-lot site-built subdivision
- Request #2023-00000895: Rezone 21.27 acres at 1313 Tonys Way (and others) for a 7-lot subdivision for Class B mobile homes and better
- Request #2023-00000873: Rezone 5.02 acres on US Hwy 311 to allow the division of a 5.03-acre lot
The Board held a public hearing regarding a request by Larry McKenzie to rezone 13.10 acres at Old Greensboro Rd/Fred Lineberry Rd from Residential Agricultural to a Conditional District for a 12-lot subdivision. The provided minutes end before a final decision was recorded.
- Approved consent agenda including May 2, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the Seagrove-Ulah Metropolitan Water District sewer service and an NC Railroad Grant for Ace Avant. The body will also review final designs for a Human Services Building in Archdale and a Wellness Clinic at Northgate.
- Public hearing and consideration of Seagrove-Ulah Metropolitan Water District Sewer Service
- Public hearing and consideration of NC Railroad Grant for Ace Avant
- Budget amendment for Building Inspections ($391,000)
- Change order for Public Health Renovation door hardware ($147,055)
- Consideration of American Healthcare Debt Service waiver for Rural Healthcare Stabilization Loan
Planning Board
The Randolph County Department of Planning and Development is holding an informal meeting for citizens to question developers. The session focuses on two requests to rezone land for new subdivisions.
- Larry McKenzie: request to rezone 13.10 acres at Old Greensboro Rd/Fred Lineberry Rd for a 12-lot subdivision
- Tony W Saunders: request to rezone 21.27 acres at Tonys Way and Walter Saunders Dr for a 7-lot subdivision for Class B mobile homes and better
Planning Board
The Randolph County Planning Board will hold hearings for one special use permit and three rezoning requests. The board will also consider a resolution opposing Senate Bill 317.
- Special Use Permit for a towing service and storage lot at 424 Lee Layne Rd
- Rezoning of 11.93 acres at 6867 Willard Rd to Heavy Industrial - Conditional for asphalt plant expansion
- Rezoning of 0.46 acres at 10973 Randleman Rd to allow a 40 ft. by 60 ft. pole shed and gravel lot
- Rezoning of 1.68 acres at 1319 Nance Rd for an auto repair garage and towing service
- Resolution in opposition to Senate Bill 317
The Planning Board approved a special use permit for a towing service and a rezoning request to expand an existing asphalt plant. Both decisions were based on submitted site plans and public testimony.
- Approved Special Use Permit #2023-00000880 for a towing service at 424 Lee Layne Rd (5-1)
- Approved Rezoning Request #2023-00000886 to rezone 11.93 acres at 6867 Willard Rd to HI-CD for asphalt plant expansion (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including May 2, 2023 agenda and April 4, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several budget amendments, including a $6 million transfer for rural water infrastructure. The meeting includes discussions on opioid settlement funding, healthcare debt waivers, and a public hearing for the Farmer Fire Tax District.
- Budget amendment to transfer $6,000,000 to Rural Water Infrastructure Capital Project
- Budget amendment for Northwest Human Services Center #2 ($275,000)
- Public hearing and resolution for Farmer Fire Tax District
- Consideration of Opioid Settlement Funding applications and resolutions
- Budget amendment for 2023 Merit Program ($190,982)
Board of Commissioners
The regularly scheduled monthly meeting for April 26, 2023, has been canceled. The notice states there is no new business.
Animal Services Advisory Board
The Animal Services Advisory Board is scheduled to meet on April 20, 2023. The provided agenda contains only the meeting notice and no specific discussion items or decisions.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider an appeal by Margaret L Dunn regarding a Planning Board decision. The appeal concerns the rezoning of 10.01 acres in Columbia Township to allow a six-lot subdivision for Class A mobile homes.
- Appeal of rezoning for 10.01 acres on Weeden St (Tax ID # 8734196253)
- Proposed change from RA - Residential Agricultural District to CVOR-CD - Conventional Subdivision Overlay Restricted - Conditional District
Board of Commissioners
Randolph County and the City of Asheboro are holding a joint public hearing to discuss an economic development incentives contract. The proposal involves splitting a $420,000 payment between the County and City over five years. The unnamed company must create 178 new full-time jobs and invest $43,000,000 in personal property, machinery, and equipment.
- Proposed incentive payments totaling $420,000 (50% County, 50% City)
- Requirement for 178 new full-time jobs
- Requirement for $43,000,000 investment in personal property, machinery and equipment
- Public hearing at 1909 Randolph County Historic Courthouse Meeting Room
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss economic development incentive contracts for Project Spring and Caraway Speedway. The meeting includes public hearings for five fire tax districts and a proposed property exchange between the school board and the City of Archdale.
- Public hearings and resolutions for Coleridge-Erect, Fairgrove, Julian, Northeast, and Staley Fire Departments
- Economic development incentive contracts for Project Spring and Caraway Speedway
- Proposed property exchange between Randolph County School Board and City of Archdale
- Renovation plan for the Northwest Human Services Center and Health Department construction award
- USDA debt service for the Farm, Food, and Family Education Center (F3EC)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved several budget amendments, including funds for rural water infrastructure and Asheboro High School. The meeting also included public comments regarding the Toyota plant, a courthouse statue, and opioid settlement funds.
- Budget amendment of $127,300 for Rural Water Infrastructure Fund
- Budget amendment of $52,698 for Asheboro High School Modular Classroom Lease
- Budget amendment of $20,558 for Building Inspections
- Resolution supporting a Step Pay Plan for Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention staff
- Proclamation designating April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review applications for Opioid Settlement Funding. The body will also consider a resolution to authorize the execution of opioid settlements and a supplemental agreement with the State of North Carolina for additional funds.
- Applications for Opioid Settlement Funding
- Resolution Authorizing Execution of Opioid Settlements
- Supplemental Agreement for Additional Funds between State of North Carolina and Local Governments
Planning Board
The Randolph County Department of Planning and Development is holding an informal meeting for citizens to question developers. The discussion centers on a request to rezone 14.47 acres for a six-lot site-built subdivision.
- Rezoning request for 14.47 acres at 1801 Naomi Rd from RA to CVOE-CD
- Proposed six lot site-built subdivision (Application #2023-00000382)
The Board approved rezoning for a six-lot mobile home subdivision and a retail store. A request for an automobile storage lot was denied due to environmental and neighborhood compatibility concerns.
- Denied Special Use Permit for automobile storage lot at 3457 Beckerdite Rd (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 10.01 acres on Weeden St for a six-lot mobile home subdivision (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 1.81 acres at 9060 Hillsville Rd for a retail store (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including February 7, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold hearings for two rezoning requests and one special use permit. The board will consider requests for a mobile home subdivision, a retail store, and an automobile storage lot.
- Special Use Permit #2023-00000015: Outside storage lot for automobiles at 3457 Beckerdite Rd
- Rezoning #2023-00000043: 10.01 acres on Weeden St for a six lot Class A mobile home subdivision
- Rezoning #2023-00000337: 1.81 acres at 9060 Hillsville Rd for a retail store
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several budget amendments, including a $2 million item and funding for medical assisted therapy and the Patterson Cottage Museum. The body will also receive a public hearing update on the Farmer Fire Tax District.
- Budget Amendment-Ag #7 ($2,000,000)
- Mediko Contract Amendment for Medical Assisted Therapy (MAT)
- Funding request for Friends of the Historic Patterson Cottage Museum, Inc.
- Public hearing update on the Farmer Fire Tax District
- Budget amendments for Public Buildings ($100,000) and Project Red Oak ($67,500)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to plan for the upcoming FY 2023-24 budget. No formal action is anticipated during this session.
- Planning for FY 2023-24 budget
Board of Commissioners
The regularly scheduled monthly meeting for February 22, 2023, has been cancelled. The notice states there is no new business.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to hear an appeal by William Johnson regarding a Planning Board decision. The request involves rezoning 4.30 acres of a 30.48-acre parcel to allow for a sawmill.
- Appeal to rezone 4.30 acres at 3360 NC Hwy 22 S from RA to RIO-CD
- Proposed construction of a 40 ft. by 80 ft. sawmill building
- Public hearing for Tax ID #8710601520 in Coleridge Township
Board of Commissioners
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners and the Asheboro City Schools Board of Education will hold a special joint meeting. The purpose is to hear the facilities needs of the Asheboro City Schools. No formal action is expected.
- Discussion of Asheboro City Schools facilities needs
Planning Board
The Randolph County Planning Board will hold hearings for two special use permits and one rezoning request. The board will determine if these proposed business uses are compatible with their respective residential and agricultural districts.
- Special Use Permit request for Michael Thomas Heil to sell and assemble firearms at 1449 New Salem Rd
- Special Use Permit request for Antoine Gordon for an automobile outside storage lot at 3457 Beckerdite Rd
- Rezoning request for Carol E Wilson to change 40,942 sq. ft. at 6590 US Hwy 311 from RA to HC-CD for a U-Haul business
Board of Commissioners
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners and Archdale City Council held a joint public hearing to discuss an economic development incentives contract for Project Superman. The proposed deal would provide local grants to attract a packaging products manufacturer to a new 200,000 square foot facility in Archdale.
- Proposed $440,613 in local incentives from Randolph County
- Proposed $215,885 in local incentives from the City of Archdale
- Projected $36 million total investment including $21 million in machinery and equipment
- Expected creation of 129 new jobs with an average annual wage of $45,969
- Proposed 200,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Archdale
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss abolishing current fire protection county service districts for six specific areas to create new districts without a 15-cent cap. The meeting also includes several budget amendments and annual reports from county agencies.
- Proposed abolishment of 15-cent cap for Coleridge-Erect, Fair Grove, Farmer, Julian, Northeast, and Staley Fire Districts
- Budget amendment of $200,000 for the Tourism Development Authority (TDA)
- Budget amendment of $93,100 for the I-74 Industrial Center Sewer Project
- Audit contract approval with Cherry Bekaert, LLP
- Proposed budget meeting schedule for FY 2023-2024
Board of Commissioners
The Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission is holding a public hearing to consider local historic landmark designations for three properties. Recommendations from this meeting will be forwarded to the Asheboro City Council.
- Local Historic Landmark designation for Acme-McCrary Hosiery Mills at 159 North Street
- Local Historic Landmark designation for Acme McCrary & Sapona Recreation Center/Asheboro Recreation Center at 148 North Street
- Local Historic Landmark designation for Parks Hosiery Mill/McCrary Hosiery Mill No. 2 at 170 N. Church Street
Board of Commissioners
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners and Archdale City Council are holding a joint meeting. The bodies are expected to enter a closed session to discuss the location or expansion of businesses and potential economic development incentives.
- Closed session regarding business expansion and economic development incentives
Planning Board
The Randolph County Planning Board will hold hearings for two special use permits and two rezoning requests. The board will decide on the legality and impact of proposed business uses and land classification changes.
- Special Use Permit #2022-00003162: hair salon at 6345 Bombay School Rd
- Special Use Permit #2022-00003163: furniture maker at 3710 Thayer Rd
- Rezoning Request #2022-00003164: 0.85 acres at 3264 Whites Memorial Rd to RA - Residential Agricultural District
- Rezoning Request #2022-00003236: 5.51 acres on Andrew Hunter Rd to HC - Highway Commercial District
The Board approved a hair salon and a furniture making business via special use permits. A request to rezone property for a single-wide mobile home was approved, while a request to rezone 5.51 acres for highway commercial use was denied.
- Approved Special Use Permit for hair salon at 6345 Bombay School Rd (Unanimous)
- Approved Special Use Permit for furniture maker at 3710 Thayer Rd with limited hours of operation (Unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 0.85 acres at 3264 Whites Memorial Rd to RA - Residential Agricultural District (Unanimous)
- Denied rezoning of 5.51 acres on Andrew Hunter Rd to HC - Highway Commercial District (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including December 6, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several funding requests for local organizations and departmental needs. The meeting includes a presentation of the annual audit report and updates on the County Growth Management Plan and I-74 sewer line grants.
- Request for $152,265 for Randolph Heritage Conservancy, Inc.
- Request for $50,000 for Business Gym
- Request for $25,000 for Trinity Museum repairs
- Budget amendment of $355,307 for departmental positions and reclassifications
- Budget amendment of $240,000 for Building Reuse Grants for Kraftsman Trailers and Mid-State Trailers