Randolph County public meetings in 2024

Planning Board

The Randolph County Planning Board will meet on December 3, 2024. The board will hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on a special use permit request for an automotive dealer’s license office at 1468 Danny Bell Rd in Cedar Grove Township. It will also hold a legislative hearing on a rezoning request to change 21.31 acres at 6577 High Pine Church Rd in Union and New Hope Townships from Heavy Industrial and Residential Agricultural to Heavy Industrial. Routine items include a consent agenda, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, and an update from the Planning Director.

• Special Use Permit request for automotive dealer’s office at 1468 Danny Bell Rd
• Rezoning request for 21.31 acres at 6577 High Pine Church Rd
• Approval of agenda and minutes (consent agenda)
• Conflict of Interest disclosure
• Update from the Planning Director

The Randolph County Planning Board approved a special use permit for Andrew Davenport to operate an automotive dealer's license office at 1468 Danny Bell Rd, and approved a rezoning request by Andrew Gillespie for 21.31 acres at 6577 High Pine Church Rd to Heavy Industrial District. Both approvals were unanimous, with one member recused from the rezoning vote due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved special use permit for automotive dealer's license office at 1468 Danny Bell Rd (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 21.31 acres at 6577 High Pine Church Rd to HI - Heavy Industrial District (6-0, Beeson recused)
• Recused Beeson from rezoning vote due to conflict of interest (6-0)
• Reappointed Pell as Chair and Davis as Vice-Chair (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from November 12, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Randolph County Board of Commissioners will elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman for one‑year terms and appoint several representatives to regional boards. The consent agenda includes multiple budget and project amendments, most notably a $978,000 amendment to close out the Rural Healthcare Stabilization Budget Ordinance. New business items will address a film commission update, the Unified Development Ordinance, a loan request for fire department radios, and a farmland protection grant.

• Elect Chairman (Darrell Frye) and Vice Chairman (David Allen) for one‑year terms
• Approve Rural Healthcare Stabilization Budget Ordinance Close‑out ($978,000)
• Approve Project Amendment #15 – Agricultural Center ($300,000)
• Approve Project Amendment #3 – Public Health Facility Renovation ($112,133)
• Consider loan to fire departments for radio purchases (new business)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding proposed commercial revisions to the Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also conduct quasi-judicial hearings for three special use permit requests for second family residences.

• Public hearing on proposed commercial amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance
• Special Use Permit #2024-00022031 for a second family residence at 1663 Providence Church Rd
• Special Use Permit #2024-00022032 for a second family residence at 8070 Manor Rock Rd
• Special Use Permit #2024-00022033 for a second family residence at 1671 Parks Crossroads Church Rd
• Adoption of the 2025 Planning Board meeting schedule

The Randolph County Planning Board approved three special use permits for second residences on family properties, all by 6-0 votes. The board also recommended approval of commercial zoning text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, including new commercial districts and regulations for small box discount stores and multiple homes on one parcel, to the Board of Commissioners.

• Approved special use permit for Scott Manring at 1663 Providence Church Rd (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for Brett & Cassadi Walden at 8070 Manor Rock Rd (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for Joshua Ellis at 1671 Parks Crossroads Church Rd (6-0)
• Recommended approval of commercial zoning amendments to Board of Commissioners (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Randolph County Board of Commissioners will discuss several public‑safety and infrastructure items, including a law enforcement vehicle purchase and a detective position for an ATF task force. They will also review the acquisition of two ambulances and contracts for pump‑station replacements. Additional agenda items cover a waste‑management report, a law‑enforcement agreement with the Town of Ramseur, and updates from the County Manager and commissioners.

• Consider Purchase of Law Enforcement Vehicles
• Consider Purchase of Two (2) Ambulances
• Consider Awarding Ogle's Creek Pump Station Replacement Construction Contract
• Consider Awarding Main Pump Station Forcemain & Tube Pump Station Replacement Construction Contract
• Consider Law Enforcement Agreement Between Sheriff's Office and Town of Ramseur

Planning Board

The Randolph County Planning Board will conduct a workshop to discuss proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and commercial zoning districts. This session is for Board discussion only and will not include public input.

• Discussion of proposed text amendments to the Randolph County UDO
• Discussion of commercial zoning districts

The Randolph County Planning Board held a work session to discuss proposed commercial text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, including new definitions and zoning districts. No formal decisions were made; the board suggested additional changes to be presented at the November 12, 2024 meeting. The board also discussed allowing staff approval for second residences for family members and future revisions to landscaping buffers.

• Held work session on commercial UDO amendments (no vote)
• Discussed new definitions for taxi stands, towing services, transitional housing
• Discussed proposed GC, LC, CC zoning districts
• Suggested changes to be presented at Nov 12, 2024 meeting
• Recommended adding verbiage for staff approval of second residence for family members
• Discussed future revisions to landscaping buffers
• Adjourned 6-0

Planning Board

The Randolph County Planning Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings on four special use permit requests to allow additional residences on agricultural land and two legislative hearings on rezoning proposals, including a request to rezone 1.24 acres to Highway Commercial District.

• Hear Special Use Permit request for third residence at 6201 Abner Rd
• Hear Special Use Permit request for second residence at 6570 Randall Hurley Rd
• Hear Special Use Permit request for second residence at 547 Potters Way Rd
• Hear Rezoning request to rezone 22.12 acres to allow four-lot subdivision
• Hear Rezoning request to rezone 1.24 acres to Highway Commercial District

The Randolph County Planning Board approved all six agenda items: four special use permits for additional family residences and two rezoning requests. One special use permit was tabled because the applicant was absent, but it was later withdrawn and the property was divided via a plat approved by staff. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved special use permit for third residence at 6201 Abner Rd (6-0)
• Tabled special use permit for second residence at 6570 Randall Hurley Rd (6-0); later withdrawn
• Approved special use permit for second residence at 547 Potters Way Rd (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for second residence at 5378 Erect Rd (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 22.12 acres on Racine Rd to RLOE-CD (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.24 acres at 207 Andrew Hunter Rd to HC (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Randolph County Board of Commissioners will discuss a range of items, including several budget and project amendments and the purchase of land for a new Liberty Elementary School. The consent agenda includes approvals for budget amendments to the Sheriff's Office, United Way, Smart Start, and other programs, as well as project amendments for wastewater and water connection capital projects. New business items cover the land purchase for the school, use of restricted funds for Axon body cameras, and a contract for animal control services in the Town of Liberty.

• Approve Budget Amendment – Sheriff's Office ($30,000)
• Approve Project Amendment #7 – Seagrove – Ulah Wastewater Improvement Capital Project ($300,000)
• Consider Purchase of Land for a New Liberty Elementary School
• Consider Use of Restricted Funds for Axon Body Cameras
• Consider Contract to Handle Animal Control Services for the Town of Liberty

Planning Board

The Randolph County Planning Board is holding an informal Neighborhood Information Meeting on September 12, 2024, to let citizens ask developers about a proposed subdivision. The meeting will discuss Jeffrey Webster's application #2024-00022023 to rezone 22.12 acres on Racine Rd from a Residential Agricultural District (RA) to a Rural Lot Subdivision Overlay Exclusive – Conditional District (RLOE‑CD). The proposed conditional district would permit a four‑lot subdivision of site‑built homes, with possible changes after the meeting and at a later public hearing before the Planning Board.

• Neighborhood Information Meeting, Sept 12, 5:00‑6:30 p.m., 725 McDowell Rd, Asheboro
• Application #2024-00022023 by Jeffrey Webster to rezone 22.12 acres on Racine Rd, Providence Township
• Proposed change from RA (Residential Agricultural District) to RLOE‑CD (Rural Lot Subdivision Overlay Exclusive – Conditional District)
• Plan to create a four‑lot subdivision of site‑built homes per the site plan
• Changes may be made after the meeting and at a public hearing before the Planning Board

Planning Board

The Randolph County Planning Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings on four special use permit requests and legislative hearings on five rezoning requests. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a discussion on Highway Commercial District updates.

• Special Use Permit for second residence at 3845 Bachelor Creek Rd
• Special Use Permit for second residence at 10262 US Hwy 64 E
• Special Use Permit for third residence at 6201 Abner Rd
• Rezone 25.85 acres on Kidds Mill Rd to allow six-lot subdivision
• Rezone 4.89 acres on Prospect St to Light Industrial District

The Randolph County Planning Board approved four special use permits for second or third residences for family members, all by 7-0 votes. The board also approved four rezoning requests, including three for subdivisions and one for light industrial use, all by 7-0 votes. One special use permit request was tabled until the next meeting. The board also scheduled a public open house and work session to discuss updates to the Highway Commercial District.

• Approved special use permit for second residence at 3845 Bachelor Creek Rd (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for second residence at 10262 US Hwy 64 E (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for second residence at 3090 Tuttle Rd (7-0)
• Tabled special use permit for third residence at 6201 Abner Rd until next meeting (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 25.85 acres on Kidds Mill Rd to RLOE-CD for six-lot subdivision (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 9.02 acres on Browers Chapel Rd/Inwood Rd to CVOE-CD for seven-lot subdivision (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 13.63 acres on Ludlum Ln to CVOE-CD for six-lot subdivision with 50-ft buffer (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4.89 acres on Prospect St to LI - Light Industrial District (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Randolph County Board of Commissioners will consider approving budget amendments for various departments and law enforcement vehicles, as well as appointing members to committees and filling vacancies.

• Approve budget amendments totaling $324,326 for JDRC, Public Health, and Public Library
• Approve purchase of law enforcement vehicles
• Appoint Samantha Baker to the Aging Services Planning Committee
• Reappoint Dennis Mabe to the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority Board
• Consider Part-Time Deputy Sheriff SRO Position for Uwharrie Charter Academy

General

The Randolph County Department of Planning and Development is holding an informal meeting for citizens to question developers. The session focuses on three requests to rezone land for new residential subdivisions.

• Rezone 25.85 acres on Kidds Mill Rd from RA to RLOE-CD for a six-lot subdivision
• Rezone 13.63 acres on Ludlum Ln from RA to CVOE-CD for a six-lot subdivision
• Rezone 9.02 acres on Browers Chapel Rd from RE to CVOE-CD for a seven-lot subdivision

Planning Board

The Randolph County Planning Board meeting includes a consent agenda, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, and several special‑use‑permit and rezoning hearings. The board will hold quasi‑judicial hearings on special use permits for an automotive sales lot, a gunsmith shop with an indoor test range, additional residences, a house addition, and a 325‑ft telecommunications tower for Verizon. It will also consider rezoning applications to change 32.17 acres at US Hwy 311 to Light Industrial and 1.01 acres at 6319 Davis Ctry Rd to Residential Agricultural. The meeting ends with an update on the Highway Commercial District.

• Special Use Permit #2024-00022021 for a 325‑ft telecom tower at NC Hwy 42 S, Grant Township (46.02 acres) – Verizon
• Special Use Permit #2024-00022009 for an automotive sales lot at 2042 Patterson Grove Rd, Sandy Creek Critical Area Watershed (13.12 acres)
• Special Use Permit #2024-00022012 for a gunsmith shop with indoor test range at 891 Gold Hill Rd, Asheboro Township (0.92 acres)
• Rezoning Request #2024-00022010 to change 32.17 acres at US Hwy 311, New Market Township from Highway Commercial/Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial
• Rezoning Request #2024-00022018 to change 1.01 acres at 6319 Davis Ctry Rd, New Market Township from Residential Restricted to Residential Agricultural

The Randolph County Planning Board approved six special use permits, including an auto sales lot, gunsmith shop, second residences, a house without a breezeway, and a telecommunications tower, all by 4-0 votes. It also approved two rezoning requests, including a 32.17-acre property to Light Industrial and a 1.01-acre property to Residential Agricultural, also by 4-0 votes. One special use permit request was tabled because the applicant was absent, and a discussion on the Highway Commercial District update was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved special use permit for Harris Auto Sales at 2042 Patterson Grove Rd (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for gunsmith shop at 891 Gold Hill Rd (4-0)
• Tabled special use permit for second residence at 3845 Bachelor Creek Rd (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for second residence at 735 Chaney Rd (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for house without breezeway at 3903 Edgar Rd (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for 325 ft telecommunications tower on NC Hwy 42 S (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 32.17 acres at US Hwy 311 to Light Industrial (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.01 acres at 6319 Davis Ctry Rd to Residential Agricultural (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Randolph County Board of Commissioners will adopt a consent agenda that includes several appointments, budget amendments, and project approvals. They will also discuss new business items such as updates on the Invictus Project, proposals for additional deputy sheriffs, law‑enforcement vehicle purchases, health department contracts, and trail grant applications. All decisions and discussions are scheduled for the August 5, 2024 meeting.

• Approve Budget Amendment – Supplemental Landfill Host Fee Revenue ($114,315)
• Approve Budget Amendment – Public Health ARPA Savings Fund ($50,000)
• Approve Project Amendment #6 – Seagrove‑Ulah Wastewater Improvement Capital Project ($14,400)
• Consider Purchase of Law Enforcement Vehicles (presented by Chief Deputy Aundrea Azelton)
• Consider Additional Deputy Sheriff Positions for the City of Trinity (presented by Chief Deputy Aundrea Azelton)

Planning Board

The Board will hold hearings on multiple property use applications, including requests for motor vehicle sales and a photography studio. The meeting also includes rezoning requests for light industrial districts and an update on the Highway Commercial District.

• Special Use Permit: Online motor vehicle sales at 1523 Spanish Dr
• Special Use Permit: Second residence at 9113 Erect Rd
• Rezoning: Digital photography studio at 3314 NC Hwy 22 N
• Rezoning: Light Industrial District change for 1585 Gable St
• Rezoning: Light Industrial District change for 4284 US Hwy 64 W

The Planning Board approved three rezoning requests and two special use permits. One rezoning request to allow light industrial use was denied. The Board also discussed proposed updates to the Highway Commercial District.

• Approved Special Use Permit for online motor vehicle sales at 1523 Spanish Dr (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for a second residence at 9113 Erect Rd (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for a digital photography studio at 3314 NC Hwy 22 N (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to Light Industrial District at 1585 Gable St (7-0)
• Denied rezoning to Light Industrial District at 4284 US Hwy 64 W (7-0)
• Approved July 9, 2024 agenda and June 4, 2024 minutes (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Randolph County Board of Commissioners will consider a new 2024-2025 Classification and Pay Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on purchasing two 2024 ambulances and an agreement with the City of Asheboro regarding the watershed. Additionally, several budget amendments for public health and emergency services are up for approval.

• Consideration of the 2024-2025 Classification and Pay Plan
• Proposed purchase of two 2024 ambulances
• Budget amendments for Public Health ($3,850) and Emergency Services ($30,000)
• Potential interlocal agreement with the City of Asheboro regarding watershed
• Consideration of new fire department contracts

Board of Commissioners

The board will review the minutes from the April 1, 2024, meeting. Members will also consider appointing a representative from the City of Asheboro to the District Advisory Board.

• Approval of April 1, 2024, meeting minutes
• Appointment of Eddie Burks to the ERWSD Advisory Board

General

The commission voted to recommend the Charles H. Phillips House and the Randolph Savings and Loan Association Branch Bank for local historic landmark designation. Members also discussed the formation of an America 250 NC committee and updates regarding a Trinity historical marker.

• Recommendation for Charles H. Phillips House landmark designation
• Recommendation for Randolph Savings and Loan Association Branch Bank landmark designation
• Discussion of the America 250 NC committee
• Update on the Trinity Historical Marker production
• Appointment of Ryan Beeson to the commission

Planning Board

The Randolph County Planning Board will hold hearings on several rezoning and special use permit requests. These include proposals for commercial, residential, and light industrial land uses across the county. The board will also consider a request to allow an additional home on 37.11 acres in Columbia Township.

• Rezoning 31.79 acres on Old 421 Rd to Light Industrial District
• Rezoning 5.51 acres on Andrew Hunter Rd to Highway Commercial District
• Special use permit for a third home at 545 NC Hwy 22 N
• Rezoning 0.68 acres at 5868 US Hwy 311 to Residential Restricted District
• Rezoning 2.11 acres on Zoo Parkway to allow lot division

The Planning Board denied Gregory Bennett's request to rezone 5.51 acres on Andrew Hunter Rd to Highway Commercial, citing concerns about impacts on neighbors. The Board approved three other requests: a Special Use Permit for Rosa Munoz to add a third home, a rezoning for Rescue Residential LLC to allow residential use, and a subdivision overlay for Premier Real Estate Team. Additionally, the Board approved a rezoning for Michael and Teresa Briggs to Light Industrial by a 6-1 vote.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Rosa Munoz (7-0)
• Denied rezoning for Gregory Bennett to Highway Commercial (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for Rescue Residential LLC to Residential Restricted (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for Michael & Teresa Briggs to Light Industrial (6-1)
• Approved subdivision overlay for Premier Real Estate Team (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 16 minutes (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss school growth studies and the demolition of Braxton Craven. They will also review budget amendments for permit fees and scrap tire taxes. Additionally, the board will consider equipment purchases for emergency services.

• $888,001 transfer for 911 Dispatch Radio Console System purchase
• $218,151 purchase of VIPER Tower and Emergency Power Equipment
• Request for Braxton Craven Demolition and school growth study
• $90,000 budget amendment for Scrap Tire Tax
• Renewal with Mediko, Inc. for Inmate Medical Services

Planning Board

The Randolph County Planning Board will hold hearings on several rezoning and special use permit requests. These include proposals for a telecommunications tower, additional residences, and warehouse storage expansion. The board will also review proposed changes to the Highway Commercial zoning district.

• Proposed revisions to the Highway Commercial (HC) zoning district ordinances
• Special Use Permit for a 240-foot telecommunications tower on Wall Rd
• Rezoning of 6.89 acres on Low Bridge Rd to allow a fourth lot
• Amendment for a 60'x200' mini-warehouse building on Old 421 Rd
• Special Use Permits for additional family residences in Brower and Richland Townships

The Randolph County Planning Board held a regular meeting on May 16, 2024, approving a consent agenda and several special use permits and rezoning requests, including a controversial telecommunications tower and residential additions. The Board also reviewed proposed revisions to the Highway Commercial zoning district.

• Approved Consent Agenda including meeting agenda and April 2, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit Request #2023-00000665 for a 240-foot telecommunications tower on Wall Road with a condition for a Level III buffer if utility easement trees are cut (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit Request #2024-00000061 for a second residence at 7207 Erect Rd (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit Request #2024-00000855 for a third residence at 6454 Clyde King Rd (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit Request #2024-00000892 for a second residence at 1842 Fuller Mill Rd N (6-0)
• Approved Rezoning Request #2024-00000767 from RA to RLOE-CD on Low Bridge Rd to create a fourth lot (6-0)
• Approved Rezoning Request #2024-00000895 from HC-CD to HC-CD at 2604 Old 421 Rd for an additional mini-warehouse storage building (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider the appointment of Zeb Holden as new County Manager and review a capital request for South Asheboro Middle School. The agenda also includes several items for approval, such as lottery grants for school expansions and budget amendments.

• Appointment of Zeb Holden as New County Manager
• NC Education Lottery Capital Grants: $300,000 for Teachey School Expansion and $1,000,000 for Providence Grove High School
• Purchase of core network switches for IT ($241,219.47)
• Budget amendment for merit pay ($229,886)
• Resolution to widen Hwy 22 between Mack Lineberry Rd. and Randolph Church Rd.

Planning Board

The Randolph County Planning Board will hold hearings on several land-use requests. These include a special use permit for a second residence, rezonings for new residential lots, and a rezoning to allow a campground. The board will also review proposed changes to the Highway Commercial zoning district.

• Special Use Permit request for a second residence at 6220 Mt Lebanon Rd
• Rezoning of 5.00 acres at 1508 Ross Wood Rd to allow a fourth lot
• Rezoning of 84.20 acres on Crestview Church Rd to allow a campground
• Proposed changes to the Highway Commercial (HC) zoning district

The Board approved a rezoning request for a campground on Crestview Church Rd and two other land-use requests. It also adopted new Rules of Procedure for conducting meetings and rescheduled the May meeting.

• Approved Special Use Permit for second residence at 6220 Mt Lebanon Rd (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 5 acres at 1508 Ross Wood Rd to CVOE-CD (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 84.20 acres on Crestview Church Rd for a campground (5-1)
• Adopted Randolph County Planning Board Rules of Procedure (6-0)
• Amended Rules of Procedure to allow Chair discretion on speaker time (6-0)
• Moved May meeting from May 7 to May 16, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved April 2, 2024 agenda and March 5, 2024 minutes (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a water and sewer funding request from the Town of Ramseur and review the Randolph County Schools Phase 1 Growth Plan. Also on the agenda are proposed updates to the Unified Development Ordinance and a historic landmark designation.

• Water and sewer funding request from the Town of Ramseur
• Presentation of Randolph County Schools Phase 1 Growth Plan
• Public hearing for Dr. Charles H. Phillips House historic landmark designation
• Proposed updates to the Unified Development Ordinance
• Budget amendment for Public Health ($50,000)

Eastern Randolph Water and Sewer District

The Eastern Randolph Water and Sewer District is meeting to consider appointments for its Advisory Board. This includes reviewing representatives from local municipalities and a county appointment.

• Approval of February 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Consideration of municipal appointments to the ERWSD Advisory Board
• Consideration of a county appointment to the ERWSD Advisory Board

Planning Board

The Randolph County Planning Board will hold hearings on several land use requests and rezonings. These include proposals for a telecommunications tower, manufactured home subdivisions, and an industrial recycling facility.

• Special Use Permit for firearms sales at 4576 High Pine Church Rd
• 195 ft. wireless tower permit at 2109 NC Hwy 49 S
• Rezoning for rock and concrete recycling at 9144 Old 421 Rd
• Seventeen-lot subdivision request at the end of Farmwood Ln
• Updates to Highway Commercial zoning in the county ordinance

The Board approved a special use permit for firearms sales and manufacturing and three rezoning requests for industrial and residential use. One rezoning application for a manufactured home subdivision was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved Special Use Permit for firearms sales and manufacturing at 4576 High Pine Church Rd (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for rock recycling and crushing at 9144 Old 421 Rd (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for a two-lot manufactured home addition at 5567 Old Greensboro Rd (6-1)
• Approved rezoning for a 17-lot site-built subdivision at Farmwood Ln (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Unified Development Ordinance text amendments to Board of Commissioners (7-0)
• Rezoning request for 10.32-acres on St Peter Church Rd withdrawn by applicant

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a $4,973,474 project amendment for Randolph Community College land purchase. The agenda also includes discussions on water and sewer funding for Ramseur and several budget amendments.

• RCC Project Amendment #16 ($4,973,474)
• Grant consideration for 911 radios ($74,978)
• Budget amendments for Animal Services and Social Services
• Golden Leaf Grant for the Farm, Food, and Family Education Center
• Ramseur water and sewer funding request

The Board approved the acquisition of 21.95 acres in Liberty for a Randolph Community College higher education facility. The Board also accepted a $1 million Golden Leaf Grant for the Farm, Food, and Family Education Center and authorized $1 million in ARPA funds for a VIPER Tower.

• Approved $1,498,000 land purchase for RCC Liberty Training Center (4-0)
• Accepted $1 million Golden Leaf Grant for Farm, Food, and Family Education Center (4-0)
• Approved $1 million in ARPA funds for VIPER Tower (4-0)
• Approved $38,000 change order for Sheriff’s Office INVICTUS Renovation (4-0)
• Tabled Ramseur water and sewer funding requests until April (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments for Animal Services and Social Services (4-0)
• Approved $74,978 grant for 911 Radios (4-0)
• Approved $48,554 project amendment for Northwest Human Services Building (4-0)

General

The Randolph County Department of Planning and Development is holding an informal meeting for citizens to meet with developers. The discussion concerns a request by Davis Investment Properties, LLC to rezone 10.32 acres in Level Cross Township.

• Rezoning request for 10.32-acres on St Peter Church Rd
• Proposed five-lot subdivision for Class B mobile homes and above
• Rezoning from RA - Residential Agricultural District to CVOM-CD

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met for a special joint session with the Asheboro City Schools Board of Education. The meeting consisted of presentations regarding grant funding, budget requests, and facility updates. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Randolph County Planning Board will conduct hearings on several land-use requests, including machine shop and apartment permits. The board will also review legislative updates to the Unified Development Ordinance required by the North Carolina General Assembly.

• Special Use Permit for a machine shop at 4534 Oak Grove Rd
• Special Use Permit for a one-bedroom apartment at 2785 Mack Lineberry Rd
• Rezoning request for a three-lot subdivision on Tabernacle School Rd
• Rezoning request for a five-lot subdivision on Pleasant Union Rd
• Rezoning request for heavy industrial use at 2735 Banner Whitehead Rd

The Randolph County Planning Board approved a Special Use Permit for a machine shop at 4534 Oak Grove Church Rd with conditions to enclose and shut off the air compressor outside business hours (6-1, Hedrick voting no). It also approved a one-bedroom apartment in an existing building at 2785 Mack Lineberry Rd (7-0), a three-lot subdivision rezoning on Tabernacle School Rd with a 35-foot buffer condition on lot three (7-0), and a five-lot subdivision rezoning on Pleasant Union Rd (7-0). A straight rezoning to Heavy Industrial at 2735 Banner Whitehead Rd was approved 6-1, Hedrick voting no. Action on state-required Unified Development Ordinance updates was delayed to March 5, 2024 (7-0), and a Nash Duggins rezoning was postponed to March 5 at the applicant's request.

• Approved Special Use Permit for machine shop at 4534 Oak Grove Church Rd with air compressor conditions (6-1, Hedrick no)
• Approved Special Use Permit for one-bedroom apartment at 2785 Mack Lineberry Rd (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for three-lot subdivision on Tabernacle School Rd with 35-ft buffer on lot 3 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning for five-lot subdivision on Pleasant Union Rd (7-0)
• Approved rezoning to Heavy Industrial at 2735 Banner Whitehead Rd (6-1, Hedrick no)
• Delayed action on UDO legislative changes to March 5, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including December 5, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned at 9:12 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners appointed William Massie to serve as Interim County Manager following the retirement of Hal Johnson. The meeting also included a proclamation honoring Mr. Johnson's 48 years of service and several budget amendments.

• Appointment of William Massie as Interim County Manager
• Proclamation for Hal Johnson's 48 years of service
• Budget Amendment - Seagrove-Ulah Wastewater Capital Project ($3,350,000)
• Budget Amendment - Building Inspections ($565,855)
• Budget Amendment - Public Works ($71,200)

The Board approved $1.4 million in allocations for various public service organizations and county departments. It also authorized several water and sewer improvement projects for Liberty, Franklinville, and Ramseur, and approved $1 million for a public safety radio paging system.

• Approved $1.4M in grants for community organizations and county departments (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 for Town of Liberty Freedom Park improvements (5-0)
• Approved $2M for Franklinville water and sewer improvements (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M for Ramseur water and sewer improvements (5-0)
• Authorized $1M in ARPA funds to replace public safety VHF paging system (5-0)
• Awarded $169,000 contract to Garanco for Invictus project renovation (5-0)
• Approved $650,000 for technology capital replacements (5-0)
• Tabled updated Noise Ordinance for further staff review

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special joint meeting with Randolph Community College to hear a presentation on technology upgrades, repairs, renovations, and expansions. The college presented costs and funding requests for these items. No votes on specific projects or funding were recorded; the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Heard RCC presentation on capital projects and funding requests
• Adjourned unanimously (motion by Allen, seconded by Kidd)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold hearings on three rezoning requests and one special use permit application. These items involve proposed changes to land use for a machine shop, two residential subdivisions, and an industrial district conversion.

• Special Use Permit request for a machine shop at 4534 Oak Grove Church Rd
• Rezoning 8.81 acres on Tabernacle School Rd to allow a three-lot subdivision
• Rezoning 9.63 acres on Pleasant Union Rd to allow a five-lot subdivision
• Rezoning 1.86 acres at 2735 Banner Whitehead Rd to Heavy Industrial District

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met with the Board of Education to receive updates on facilities and budget requests. No formal votes were taken on funding requests or capital outlay.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to appoint an Interim County Manager. The meeting includes several budget amendments for departments including Building Inspections, Public Works, and the Seagrove-Ulah Wastewater Capital Project.

• Resolution to Appoint Interim County Manager
• Budget Amendment: Seagrove-Ulah Wastewater Capital Project ($3,350,000)
• Budget Amendment: Coronavirus Recovery Grant Project - Amendment #17 ($2,568,451)
• Public Hearing for new road names around the Megasite
• Consider purchase of six Dodge Durangos and three Chevy Tahoes

The Board appointed William Massie as Interim County Manager following the retirement of Hal Johnson. The Board also approved several budget amendments, including $3.35M for a wastewater project and funds for law enforcement vehicles.

• Appointed William Massie as Interim County Manager (5-0)
• Approved $3.35M budget amendment for Seagrove-Ulah Wastewater Capital Project (5-0)
• Approved purchase of six Dodge Durangos for $258,593 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of three Chevy Tahoes for $171,126 (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Healthcare Grant funds to Northwest Randolph Human Services Project (4-0)
• Approved six new road names around the Megasite (4-0)
• Approved resolution to support renaming a section of Hwy 134 for Gary “Poochie” Cox (5-0)
• Ratified loan for the Family Crisis Center (4-0)