The February meeting of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners included a retirement recognition, various reports and updates, and consideration of multiple contracts.
Sheriff Greg Seabolt recognized Sgt. Julia Hooker for her 24 years of service at the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. She was presented with a plaque and clock in honor of her service.
Emily Holland, Public Information Officer for Toyota, presented the commissioners with a video capturing the progress of the industrial site and took questions about the project.
Crystal Gettys, Business Recruitment Director of Randolph County Economic Development Corporation, brought the commissioners a request for incentives for “Project Blue Crab”. A business is considering locating in Randolph County with an estimated local investment of $9,124,500 and 60 new full-time jobs. The proposed project qualifies for $350,000 in state grants. The EDC recommended the county offer a local incentive package of $92,000 over five years. After a public hearing, with no one speaking for or against the proposed incentives, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the request.
Randolph County Planning & Zoning Director Tonya Caddle presented the commissioners with proposed amendments for the Randolph County Unified Development Ordinance related to Commercial Zoning districts, multiple homes on single parcels, and model Watershed Ordinance updates. Public hearings were held for the amendments with no one speaking for or against. The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the amendments as proposed.
Lauren Langley, Interim County Extension Director of Randolph Cooperative Extension, presented an update to the commissioners regarding the Voluntary Agriculture Districts. In 2024, 15 new parcels were added, totaling 555 acres, while 206 acres were removed. The current total acreage in VAD is 20,131.
Director of Randolph County Public Health Tara Aker and Director of the Randolph County Department of Social Services Tracie Murphy collectively shared the 2023 report regarding child fatalities in Randolph County. Tara then noted that the NC Child Fatality Review System is making changes to reporting teams and asked the Commissioners to consider the single-county option. The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the request.
Randolph County Engineer Paxton Arthurs presented to the commissioners the bid results for a road sign at the Agricultural Center. The Board of Commissioners approved the base bid from Signage Industries for $164,416.23.
Paxton Arthurs also brought the commissioners Bush Creek Pedestrian Bridge (150 ft) construction bids. He reported that Eastern Structures (same contractor of Sandy Creek bridge) was the lowest bid at $987,000. The Commissioners approved the contract.
County Manager Zeb Holden presented the 2025-2026 Budget Schedule for review. The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the proposed schedule.
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The next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners is set for 6pm on Monday, March 10, 2025.
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners holds its meetings, typically on the first Monday of each month at the Randolph County Historic Courthouse (145 Worth Street, Asheboro), unless otherwise noted.
For meeting agendas and minutes, visit Randolph County Agendas & Minutes.
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