Randolph County Board of Commissioners - July 6th, 2026

The Randolph County Board of Commissioners held their July 6, 2026 meeting, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of appointments to the library board of trustees, despite public concerns about transparency and qualifications. The board also approved the appointment of Michael McKenzie as the new finance officer, succeeding Will Massie. A significant agenda item was the authorization of an engineering services agreement with Withers and Ravenel for a $264,000 asset inventory and assessment project related to the Seagrove ULA Metropolitan Water District, including a budget amendment to cover additional required work. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to accept and administer a North Carolina Railroad grant to support industrial development infrastructure improvements. The meeting also featured a presentation and resolution supporting the Piedmont Legacy Trails initiative, highlighting regional trail development and associated economic benefits. The tax department presented the annual settlement report, noting a 99.15% overall tax collection rate and a 32% increase in the tax levy over five years. Finally, the board discussed an interlocal agreement involving Randolph County, the City of Liberty, and the City of Greensboro to address Liberty's wastewater treatment capacity issues, including a $4.9 million preliminary engineering study for water line installation to support Liberty's water supply needs.