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Board approves agricultural center equipment purchase and signs Charters of Freedom LOI

Randolph County Board of Commissioners · January 6, 2026

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Summary

Commissioners approved a $99,838 purchase of arena panels and gates (funding split between Tobacco Trust and Golden Leaf grants) and authorized a letter of intent for a Charters of Freedom monument; staff will handle contracting and follow‑up.

On Jan. 5 the Randolph County Board approved two separate pieces of new business: purchase of arena equipment for the Randolph County Agricultural Center and a letter of intent (LOI) with Foundation Ford to install Charters of Freedom monuments.

Lauren Lang asked the board to approve purchase of panels and gates from WW Manufacturing. Lang corrected her memo to show funding split between Tobacco Trust ($33,201.67) and Golden Leaf ($66,636.35) for the WW quote. Commissioners discussed delivery timing (an estimated 8–10 week turnaround) and approved the purchase by motion and voice vote; the motion as read cited a total of $99,838.

On the Charters of Freedom LOI, Amanda Coffey of Foundation Ford explained the monument packaging: stainless‑steel documents (to avoid glass condensation and tarnishing of brass), optional LED lighting (county must provide power and licensed electrician for installation), and a typical completion timeline of about six months. Commissioners moved to approve the LOI and authorized the county manager to sign; the motion passed by voice vote.

Next steps: county staff will execute procurement contracts and coordinate lighting/power requirements and will return any budget amendments to the board as needed.